First time visit choices

[MichaelJrsMom]

What are some good choices for a first time visit with a child? The Coral Reef looked interesting for the view while eating seafood. Feedback? What about the Hollywood and Vine character meals? Thanks for any tips!

 

[homedad]

How old is the child and boy or girl. Chef Mickey is a a good starting point. CRT for girls.

 

[Pakey]

I agree. Unless the child is older Coral Reef is not that interesting. I think character meals are the place to start. I'd also look at Sci Fi at DHS, Hoop De Doo at Ft Wildernesss.

We took our 4 year old grandson last year for his first visit. Coral Reef was the least favorite. Tusker House breakfast was probably his favorite.

 

[Quin]

Agree we need more info to give you good advice.

Generics: CRT is very cool because you eat in the Castle itself but it is pricey; 2 credits on the dining plan. Crystal Palace is a buffet in the MK; all 3 meals are Pooh characters and the food at all 3 gets pretty good reviews. Chef Mickey's in the Contemporary is the only place where you can get the Fab 5 (Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto, Goofy). If you have a little girl, Akershus in the Norway pavillion at Epcot is all princesses all the time. A couple of places have character breakfasts only. Hollywood and Vine - food is meh but the characters there often appear nowhere else, so do it only if the specific characters like Agent Oso are dealbreakers.

 

[mommystieg]

We have been to WDW 9 times and I am not even sure any of my kids remember Coral Reef...and we have eaten there twice. Not all of the seats are near the aquarium and, although the food is good, I thought the portions were small for what they cost.

Crystal Palace is a must do for our kids. We haven't enjoyed our last two visits to Chef Mickey but it is the only character meal with the character jackpot. I would suggest the Garden Grill in Epcot - my kids like that one but DH doesn't so we don't go there as often as we would like.