First time trip with 5yr old twin boys.....

[parentsoftwins]

Im having some troubles with booking dinner reservations....can anyone help me in reguards to kid friendly places to eat ..were staying at Pop century jan 30 to feb 7

 

[abirdd]

Can you give us an idea...
What you like to eat (my son loves spicy curry and various ethnic cuisine, whereas most his age don't), so food preference can play a factor.
Do you want character meals, buffets or sit downs?
Do you prefer breakfast/lunches/dinners, etc.
Are you on a meal plan or paying OOP?

 

[parentsoftwins]

yes.my guys are you typical 4yr olds..{i think}....nothing out of the ordinary...chicken....pasta with butter..lol.......hot dogs.....pizza....mash potatoes..lol.....nothing fancy....yes we have the meal plan....character meals would be excellent......buffets are also good.....my guys love the movie Cars...is there any themed restaurants there with Cars involved........and getting off track here abit...how do i get that graph that shows how long till your trip tp WDW..

 

[abirdd]

Well, there are plenty of options for character meals - and your kids will likely enjoy those the best. However, you might want to take advantage of sit down meals too, since it gives you a chance to relax and enjoy!

Crystal Palace - Character buffet that features Pooh, Tigger, Piglet and Eeyore. Located in the Magic Kingdom, they serve a buffet breakfast, lunch and dinner. They offer a large and varied buffet, that is sure to appeal to both kids and adults alike. You can find the current menus on this board and on AllEars http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menus.htm

Chef Mickey's - Located in Contemporary. Character buffet breakfast and dinner. Normally features Mickey, Goofy and Chip & Dale. My preference along with many on this board is the breakfast, however there are others that do prefer the dinner. Again, take a peek at the menus.

Coral Reef - Located in EPCOT. I find this a great restaurant for those with kids, since it features a 50' long by 8' high window into a mock Caribbean Coral Reef. They give you a fish spotting guide, so it's perfect for keeping the little ones busy. The Coral Reef is a sit down meal, and the menu (although a little short of sea dishes for me), still appeals to most. They serve lunch and dinner, and again the menus are online for you to review.

Whispering Canyon Cafe - Located in the Wilderness Lodge. I would suggest you read reviews on this one on the dining forum. I have to say we visited WCC for dinner last trip down, and although Duncan was too young to enjoy the games and comedy (ketchup anyone?!), we had a wonderful time watching all the other little kids relish the attention. Not to mention they let you have milkshakes instead of pop, so it was a nice change. Filling, but nice

'Ohana - Located in the Poly. Offers a character buffet featuring Lilo and Stitch. Dinner is not character, but they do offer coconut races and singing to keep the atmosphere going. 'Ohana has been taking hits in the dining forum of late for poor food quality... but I should point out since this is a first time trip, you might not find that the case. I think everything is normally so overwhelming when you've got little ones experiencing the magic for the first time, so it's best to try and make decisions for yourself.

Kona Cafe - Located in the Poly. Aside from wonderful food (I can say we've never had a bad meal or service at Kona), the Kona Cone is normally a big hit with kids!

Alright, I hope this gives you something to start with... I would suggest you take some time to read some of the menus at the link I provided above. Although menus will change, I am hoping you might be able to get some ideas on what places might suit your family. As it stands right now, no CARS related character restaurants, but Lightening and Mater do appear in MGM studios for photos

I think it would also help you to read the Dining Forum, since it's chalk full of reviews, suggestions and you can get details on anything specific. Above all, enjoy!

 

[abirdd]

Oh, for your signature...
You go to the ticker site (there are various), pick out what you want and setup based on your dates. At the end of the process, it's going to give you a link. You copy that link, come back to the DISBoards, go into UserCP, and then Edit Signature. Put it in there, and presto, you're good to go!