A 3 y.o. child typically prefers fast-food style situations to sit-down meals.Preferably indoor seating?
My kids loved world showcase at 3. We got the time guide for the performers and watched them all. The acrobats in China were a favorite and we saw them multiple times. We let them snack through the countries instead of eating a real meal. They tasted something from most of the countries and split an ice cream from the outpost after playing the drums for a bit. Don't discount world showcase for young kids, whether for food or entertainment.A 3 y.o. child typically prefers fast-food style situations to sit-down meals.
Sunshine Seasons is not-your-typical cafeteria. Our young child loved the place (now she wants lamb chops or nuggets)
Go before the crowds - let's say you plan to arrive 11am'ish for start of hot lunch food - after visiting either or both Living Seas with Nemo ride & Turtle Talk Crush show with the 3 y.o.; maybe even Living with the Land in the same building as Sunshine Seasons. Mickey meet-n-greet is at building nearby too.
You can also stroll World Showcase (amongst the most boring things for a 3 y.o. child - KidCot is your friend) and eat along the way. Some places have outdoor kiosks, some places have both 'fast food' & sitdown places. We all have favorites and favorite combinations that work into our other dining plans. My family is partial to France for the ice cream shop, wine & Champagne shop, and the shop with both savory & sweet options. There is limited spacing inside Les Halles (the sweet & savory shop), but seats should be available before lunch gets into full-gear after 11:30am.
My DS loved the kakigori too! They're so good! And quite refreshing in the heat.I want to add that my kids loved the kakigori snow cones in Japan.
Those were a big treat because they were unlike anything we could get at home.
I agree...its so much fun watching the performers. Japan (drums), China (acrobats), France (chair stackers/climbers), and Italy all put on a great show!My kids loved world showcase at 3. We got the time guide for the performers and watched them all. The acrobats in China were a favorite and we saw them multiple times. We let them snack through the countries instead of eating a real meal. They tasted something from most of the countries and split an ice cream from the outpost after playing the drums for a bit. Don't discount world showcase for young kids, whether for food or entertainment.
Ya'see - so many different ways to tour Disney.My kids loved world showcase at 3. We got the time guide for the performers and watched them all. The acrobats in China were a favorite and we saw them multiple times. We let them snack through the countries instead of eating a real meal. They tasted something from most of the countries and split an ice cream from the outpost after playing the drums for a bit. Don't discount world showcase for young kids, whether for food or entertainment.
Theres nothing really "fun" about counter service locations.