I personally don't rate any of the buffets in that direct area (but I will admit I haven't tried them all) - I just find them so-so. If I wanted to go for a buffet, I would head to Gaylord Palms, they have a great Mediterranean buffet or to Animal Kingdom Lodge for Boma. But I am interested in other recommendations too!
Just had a recommendation for CiCis Pizza near the mini-golf at 192/Formosa. Looking forward to trying that next time.
I love Mr Kong's Chinese in that area - not a buffet, but they are great (and also deliver to the surrounding area including Windsor Palms, Emerald Island Formosa etc.
In Gaylord, we had a great time in Sam's Fish Camp. We managed to get there on a quiet week and they had a band, face painting, balloon twister. Because there were so few people in, our kids got a great deal of attention from them.
Other favorite stops in the area are TGI Fridays and Outback. Next trip, I have vowed to try all new restaurants and shows just to find other things we like!
-Kay