Looking for "fun" restaurants for small kids at US/IOA

[Lucky'sMom]

We'll be going to US/IOA as well as WDW this trip. Disney offers in-park character meals as well as some "themed" restaurants (Sci-Fi Dine-In)...where can we take the kids to eat at US/IOA that is fun and themed? I think the only character meals are at the hotels. Should I just plan to eat ordinary fast-food and save all of our "fun"meals for Disney? Our kids are DS 5, DD 3 and DD 1. Thanks!

[sha_lyn]

we like the atmosphere and food at Mythos and the atmosphere at Monster Cafe. NASCAR cafe at city walk could be fun if any of them like cars.

[disneymom2one]

What kind of character dining is available in the hotels?

[Iago]

At Universal Studios, Monsters Cafe is a good choice, as long as they are not upset by things like mummies and the Frankenstein monster. There are quite a few rooms, each with a different theme. Maybe you could prep them by having them watch "The Munsters" on TV Land.

At IoA, Mythos is wonderful, and Circus McGurkus would be a great choice. And although I mentioned Enchanted Oak being dark in another thread, if the kids are not bothered by that, they will probably think it's very cool and fun to be eating *inside*a tree. There are also some tables out back. The Burger Digs in Jurassic Park is another option.

By the way, I think the food at both Uni parks is quite good, and CityWalk also offers some fun dining. I really like the food at Pastamore.

[rocketman23]

Circus McGurkus would be our best choice for "fun" restaurants. I'm pretty sure there are some sort of preformances in it. There is a stage, but I don't know if it's used because I rarely eat there.

[pathubia]

When we were at USF in sept, 2000, they had a birthday party every afternoon at circus mcgurkus, they gave out cake, had a guy playing the organ and singing...It was alot of fun for young kids, my DD was 7 and she loved it!!!! There were a few suess characters there too, the grinch, the cat in the hat, thing 1 and thing 2....we didnt see the show this past august, but maybe we'll catch it again in january.

patty

[Wheelsie]

and Don't forget Green Eggs and ham!! :)