Stu
5 Dec 03, 03:27 PM
Dining at Disney is the latest "E" ticket ride, as fantastic food has become an integral -- and exhilarating -- part of the vacation experience. Some of Florida's finest restaurants are in the Disney resort hotels, from the five-diamond Victoria & Albert's to the sensational cuisine at California Grill.
Walt Disney World Resort hotels offer dozens of dining options, from high-end restaurants to energetic food courts, all a delicious complement to each hotel's theme.
Magic Kingdom Resorts
Starting at Disney's Contemporary Resort, guests can enjoy market-inspired cooking, new wave California wines and a spectacular view of Magic Kingdom from California Grill on the hotel's 15th floor. An open kitchen invites guest interaction with the chefs as they prepare fresh seafood and meats as well as brick-oven-baked, California-style pizza. Also at the Contemporary, the Art Deco-inspired Concourse Steakhouse offers not only steak, but a variety of pasta and fresh seafood, as well as prime rib slow-roasted over oakwood. The hotel is also home to Chef Mickey's, a colossal buffet open for breakfast and dinner, with Mickey Mouse and his friends on hand to greet diners.
A South Seas ambiance greets guests at Disney's Polynesian Resort, where the energetic, casual Kona Cafe serves market fresh food with a "healthy Asian kick." The aroma of rich Kona coffee wafts through the air as beans are ground to order throughout the day. Pacific Rim spices jazz up the many fresh fish options on the healthful menu, and the dessert chef creates a dazzling array of sweet endings.
A South Pacific Island feast awaits adventurous diners at 'Ohana, the family restaurant also at Disney's Polynesian Resort. Food is prepared over an open-pit fire, with meats roasted on long skewers and served with an assortment of fresh vegetables, salads and piping-hot homemade bread.
Across the lagoon is Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, where guests can dine in award-winning restaurants themed to turn-of-the-century Florida.
The resort's premier restaurant, Victoria & Albert's, is a must for those with a taste for fine dining. Central Florida's only five-diamond restaurant, awarded by AAA, offers a menu that is customized daily using the freshest ingredients available in the market, and includes fish, fowl, veal and lamb selections. An extensive wine list and a variety of desserts including world-class soufflés tempt guests. Top-notch service features personal attention by "Victoria" and "Albert" themselves.
Next door to Victoria & Albert's is Cítricos, a dramatic space that is at once sophisticated and casual. Modern, flavorful French dishes that change with the seasons are on the menu, such as a steamed salmon filet with Provençal vegetables, perfectly grilled fish or a divine citrus crème brûlée.
Narcoossee's, which juts out over the lagoon, offers fresh seafood and regional favorites. Specialties from steamed Penn Cove mussels to live Maine lobster boiled in an aromatic broth and served with cheese grits are on the menu, along with a tremendous variety of fresh seafood; recent offerings included sea bass, yellowfin tuna, salmon, wahoo, snapper, oysters, scallops and shrimp.
For a taste of the great outdoors, it's a short jaunt to Disney's Wilderness Lodge, located between Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Inspired by the National Park Service lodges of the late 1800s, the spirit of the early American West prevails in the resort's two popular restaurants, Artist Point and Whispering Canyon Cafe. Artist Point features Northwestern fare, beautiful landscape art and a panoramic view of Bay Lake. Cuisine includes elk sausage, house-smoked seafood and maple-glazed steak. A more casual experience awaits guests at Whispering Canyon Cafe, a family-style restaurant offering a traditional American Western feast for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Morning fare includes scrambled eggs, waffles and sausage. Lunchtime features fresh deli meats and home-baked beans with fresh bread. For dinner, roasted chicken, turkey legs, beef brisket and pork ribs with vegetables are served, with home-baked fruit cobbler for dessert.
Epcot Resorts
The ultimate dining experience continues in the Epcot resort area.
Disney's BoardWalk offers dining options that are a delicious surprise at the Atlantic seaboard-themed resort. Spoodles features dishes from the Mediterranean coast and thin-crust pizza from wood-burning ovens. At Flying Fish Cafe, new American cuisine means a diverse menu of fish, game, meats and vegetables. At ESPN Club, fans can view "every sport every day," and enjoy burgers, sandwiches, salads and specialty drinks. Big River Grille & Brewing Works offers handcrafted beers and taste-tempting pub fare. And what's a trip to the shore without a stop for fudge or taffy at Seashore Sweets', a freshly baked cinnamon bun at BoardWalk Bakery or a sip of something special at Leaping Horse Libations pool bar?
All the best flavors of New England await guests at nearby Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort. At Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club, aged beef is the specialty, cooked over hardwood-fired grills in an open-air kitchen. Yacht Club Galley offers chowder, fresh fish, home-baked breads and other specialities. At Disney’s Beach Club, Cape May Cafe offers a daily clambake, prepared in the tradition of the late 1800s. This hearty feast features soft-shell clams, potatoes, sausages, chicken, fish, lobster and chowder.
Calypso music fills the air at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, home of Shutters at Old Port Royale, featuring pan-seared snapper and jerk-roasted chicken.
At Maya Grill at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, steaks and seafood take center stage, from a perfectly grilled filet mignon to salmon and other fresh catches. Try the chipotle spiced onion rings as a starter, or a side of yucca fried or sweet fried plantains for a taste of Latino cuisine.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge brings the spirit, romance and cuisine of Africa to Walt Disney World Resort. The resort's signature restaurant is Jiko-The Cooking Place, featuring cuisines from around the globe: banana leaf-steamed Chilean sea bass with asparagus puree, mushrooms and apples; oven-baked garlic chicken tagine with grapefruit, olives and herbs.
The 270-seat Boma-Flavors of Africa is open for breakfast and dinner, featuring an exhibit kitchen and bakery that allows guests to walk up to a half-dozen side-by-side cooking stations and have their entrées freshly prepared. Curries, chutneys and other Indian and Asian influences add fabulous flavors to grilled fish, meats and vegetables. Diners will find authentic soups, stews, tossed-to-order salads and other market-fresh fare on the daily menu.
Dinner Shows and Character Breakfasts
For diners who prefer an extra helping of Disney with their meal, Disney dinner shows and character breakfasts combine great food and entertainment to create a truly memorable vacation experience. "Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue" at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is a stomp-your-feet, clap-your-hands, rollicking good time for everyone. The all-you-can-eat dinner includes country favorites such as barbecued ribs, fried chicken, corn on the cob and strawberry shortcake. Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is often booked months in advance, so guests should reserve a spot early.
Those with a taste for the tropics should visit the "Polynesian Luau" at Disney's Polynesian Resort where guests can enjoy the interactive “Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show” set in the beachfront backyard cabana of a Hawaiian house. Polynesian dancers entertain while families enjoy a three-course family-style feast that includes lanai roasted chicken and Polynesian wild rice.
Character breakfasts at Walt Disney World Resort are a great way to meet Disney characters. Breakfast a la Disney takes place daily at Chef Mickey's in Disney's Contemporary Resort, at `Ohana Character Breakfast at Disney's Polynesian Resort, at 1900 Park Fare in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and at Cape May Cafe at Disney's Beach Club Resort.
More Dining Around the World
Beyond the Walt Disney World Resort hotels and theme parks, dining options abound at Downtown Disney. Starting at Downtown Disney West Side, there is Wolfgang Puck Cafe, a full-service restaurant featuring wood-fired pizzas and an array of classic Puck entrees; House of Blues, with Mississippi delta cuisine and live music every night; Bongos Cuban Cafe, created by Emilio and Gloria Estefan, featuring Cuban cuisine; and Planet Hollywood, with famous movie memorabilia and a menu of sandwiches, salads, pizzas and steaks.
Downtown Disney Pleasure Island offers Portobello Yacht Club for contemporary regional Italian cuisine.
Downtown Disney Marketplace is home to Cap'n Jack's Oyster Bar; Fulton's Crab House, featuring fresh seasonal seafood favorites flown in daily from seaports around the world; McDonald's; Rainforest Cafe, a wild place to shop and eat with favorite sandwiches, pastas, pizzas and appetizers; and Wolfgang Puck Express, with quick service and signature treats including pizzas, sandwiches, soups and fresh salads.
Walt Disney World Resort uses a Priority Seating system. When you call 407/WDW-DINE, a priority seating number will be provided. Upon arrival at your dining location, present your name and priority seating number at the podium and your party will be seated at the next available table to accommodate your party size.
For more information on dining options at Walt Disney World Resort, call 407/WDW-DINE.
© 2003 Disney. All Rights Reserved.
Walt Disney World Resort hotels offer dozens of dining options, from high-end restaurants to energetic food courts, all a delicious complement to each hotel's theme.
Magic Kingdom Resorts
Starting at Disney's Contemporary Resort, guests can enjoy market-inspired cooking, new wave California wines and a spectacular view of Magic Kingdom from California Grill on the hotel's 15th floor. An open kitchen invites guest interaction with the chefs as they prepare fresh seafood and meats as well as brick-oven-baked, California-style pizza. Also at the Contemporary, the Art Deco-inspired Concourse Steakhouse offers not only steak, but a variety of pasta and fresh seafood, as well as prime rib slow-roasted over oakwood. The hotel is also home to Chef Mickey's, a colossal buffet open for breakfast and dinner, with Mickey Mouse and his friends on hand to greet diners.
A South Seas ambiance greets guests at Disney's Polynesian Resort, where the energetic, casual Kona Cafe serves market fresh food with a "healthy Asian kick." The aroma of rich Kona coffee wafts through the air as beans are ground to order throughout the day. Pacific Rim spices jazz up the many fresh fish options on the healthful menu, and the dessert chef creates a dazzling array of sweet endings.
A South Pacific Island feast awaits adventurous diners at 'Ohana, the family restaurant also at Disney's Polynesian Resort. Food is prepared over an open-pit fire, with meats roasted on long skewers and served with an assortment of fresh vegetables, salads and piping-hot homemade bread.
Across the lagoon is Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, where guests can dine in award-winning restaurants themed to turn-of-the-century Florida.
The resort's premier restaurant, Victoria & Albert's, is a must for those with a taste for fine dining. Central Florida's only five-diamond restaurant, awarded by AAA, offers a menu that is customized daily using the freshest ingredients available in the market, and includes fish, fowl, veal and lamb selections. An extensive wine list and a variety of desserts including world-class soufflés tempt guests. Top-notch service features personal attention by "Victoria" and "Albert" themselves.
Next door to Victoria & Albert's is Cítricos, a dramatic space that is at once sophisticated and casual. Modern, flavorful French dishes that change with the seasons are on the menu, such as a steamed salmon filet with Provençal vegetables, perfectly grilled fish or a divine citrus crème brûlée.
Narcoossee's, which juts out over the lagoon, offers fresh seafood and regional favorites. Specialties from steamed Penn Cove mussels to live Maine lobster boiled in an aromatic broth and served with cheese grits are on the menu, along with a tremendous variety of fresh seafood; recent offerings included sea bass, yellowfin tuna, salmon, wahoo, snapper, oysters, scallops and shrimp.
For a taste of the great outdoors, it's a short jaunt to Disney's Wilderness Lodge, located between Disney's Contemporary Resort and Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. Inspired by the National Park Service lodges of the late 1800s, the spirit of the early American West prevails in the resort's two popular restaurants, Artist Point and Whispering Canyon Cafe. Artist Point features Northwestern fare, beautiful landscape art and a panoramic view of Bay Lake. Cuisine includes elk sausage, house-smoked seafood and maple-glazed steak. A more casual experience awaits guests at Whispering Canyon Cafe, a family-style restaurant offering a traditional American Western feast for breakfast, lunch or dinner. Morning fare includes scrambled eggs, waffles and sausage. Lunchtime features fresh deli meats and home-baked beans with fresh bread. For dinner, roasted chicken, turkey legs, beef brisket and pork ribs with vegetables are served, with home-baked fruit cobbler for dessert.
Epcot Resorts
The ultimate dining experience continues in the Epcot resort area.
Disney's BoardWalk offers dining options that are a delicious surprise at the Atlantic seaboard-themed resort. Spoodles features dishes from the Mediterranean coast and thin-crust pizza from wood-burning ovens. At Flying Fish Cafe, new American cuisine means a diverse menu of fish, game, meats and vegetables. At ESPN Club, fans can view "every sport every day," and enjoy burgers, sandwiches, salads and specialty drinks. Big River Grille & Brewing Works offers handcrafted beers and taste-tempting pub fare. And what's a trip to the shore without a stop for fudge or taffy at Seashore Sweets', a freshly baked cinnamon bun at BoardWalk Bakery or a sip of something special at Leaping Horse Libations pool bar?
All the best flavors of New England await guests at nearby Disney’s Yacht Club Resort and Disney’s Beach Club Resort. At Yachtsman Steakhouse at Disney’s Yacht Club, aged beef is the specialty, cooked over hardwood-fired grills in an open-air kitchen. Yacht Club Galley offers chowder, fresh fish, home-baked breads and other specialities. At Disney’s Beach Club, Cape May Cafe offers a daily clambake, prepared in the tradition of the late 1800s. This hearty feast features soft-shell clams, potatoes, sausages, chicken, fish, lobster and chowder.
Calypso music fills the air at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort, home of Shutters at Old Port Royale, featuring pan-seared snapper and jerk-roasted chicken.
At Maya Grill at Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, steaks and seafood take center stage, from a perfectly grilled filet mignon to salmon and other fresh catches. Try the chipotle spiced onion rings as a starter, or a side of yucca fried or sweet fried plantains for a taste of Latino cuisine.
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge brings the spirit, romance and cuisine of Africa to Walt Disney World Resort. The resort's signature restaurant is Jiko-The Cooking Place, featuring cuisines from around the globe: banana leaf-steamed Chilean sea bass with asparagus puree, mushrooms and apples; oven-baked garlic chicken tagine with grapefruit, olives and herbs.
The 270-seat Boma-Flavors of Africa is open for breakfast and dinner, featuring an exhibit kitchen and bakery that allows guests to walk up to a half-dozen side-by-side cooking stations and have their entrées freshly prepared. Curries, chutneys and other Indian and Asian influences add fabulous flavors to grilled fish, meats and vegetables. Diners will find authentic soups, stews, tossed-to-order salads and other market-fresh fare on the daily menu.
Dinner Shows and Character Breakfasts
For diners who prefer an extra helping of Disney with their meal, Disney dinner shows and character breakfasts combine great food and entertainment to create a truly memorable vacation experience. "Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue" at Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground is a stomp-your-feet, clap-your-hands, rollicking good time for everyone. The all-you-can-eat dinner includes country favorites such as barbecued ribs, fried chicken, corn on the cob and strawberry shortcake. Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue is often booked months in advance, so guests should reserve a spot early.
Those with a taste for the tropics should visit the "Polynesian Luau" at Disney's Polynesian Resort where guests can enjoy the interactive “Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show” set in the beachfront backyard cabana of a Hawaiian house. Polynesian dancers entertain while families enjoy a three-course family-style feast that includes lanai roasted chicken and Polynesian wild rice.
Character breakfasts at Walt Disney World Resort are a great way to meet Disney characters. Breakfast a la Disney takes place daily at Chef Mickey's in Disney's Contemporary Resort, at `Ohana Character Breakfast at Disney's Polynesian Resort, at 1900 Park Fare in Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa and at Cape May Cafe at Disney's Beach Club Resort.
More Dining Around the World
Beyond the Walt Disney World Resort hotels and theme parks, dining options abound at Downtown Disney. Starting at Downtown Disney West Side, there is Wolfgang Puck Cafe, a full-service restaurant featuring wood-fired pizzas and an array of classic Puck entrees; House of Blues, with Mississippi delta cuisine and live music every night; Bongos Cuban Cafe, created by Emilio and Gloria Estefan, featuring Cuban cuisine; and Planet Hollywood, with famous movie memorabilia and a menu of sandwiches, salads, pizzas and steaks.
Downtown Disney Pleasure Island offers Portobello Yacht Club for contemporary regional Italian cuisine.
Downtown Disney Marketplace is home to Cap'n Jack's Oyster Bar; Fulton's Crab House, featuring fresh seasonal seafood favorites flown in daily from seaports around the world; McDonald's; Rainforest Cafe, a wild place to shop and eat with favorite sandwiches, pastas, pizzas and appetizers; and Wolfgang Puck Express, with quick service and signature treats including pizzas, sandwiches, soups and fresh salads.
Walt Disney World Resort uses a Priority Seating system. When you call 407/WDW-DINE, a priority seating number will be provided. Upon arrival at your dining location, present your name and priority seating number at the podium and your party will be seated at the next available table to accommodate your party size.
For more information on dining options at Walt Disney World Resort, call 407/WDW-DINE.
© 2003 Disney. All Rights Reserved.