Help! Dining for 3 adults

[illinoisprincess]

hey all! I am planning a trip for October 2019 to Disney World. There will be three adults in my party, all who have not been to the parks since 2007. I would like suggestions for table service & fast casual dinning at all 4 parks.

Here are some that I was considering;

Magic Kingdom-
Be Our Guest
Jungle Navigation Co.

Epcot-
Chefs de France
Nine Dragons
Sunshine Seasons

Disney’s Hollywood Studios-
50’s prime time
Woody’s lunch box

Animal Kingdom-
Yak and yeti
Flame Tree

Also any recommendations for treats would be super welcomed !

Thanks so much in advance !

 

[jerseygal]

We enjoy Chefs de France and Yak and Yeti. Trattoria al Forno is also good on the Boardwalk. Convenient to MK is The Wave at the Contemporary, very good!

 

[JZCubed]

hey all! I am planning a trip for October 2019 to Disney World. There will be three adults in my party, all who have not been to the parks since 2007. I would like suggestions for table service & fast casual dinning at all 4 parks.

Here are some that I was considering;

Also any recommendations for treats would be super welcomed !

Thanks so much in advance !

Magic Kingdom - both Be Our Guest & Jungle Navigation Co. would be my choices at MK. BoG for dinner is not bad value for a Disney sit-down, and includes an opportunity to meet The Beast - making it my preference for dinner. Skipper Canteen is well-themed and the food is OK too. So, Skipper for lunch, BoG for dinner, or Coin-flip.

Epcot - Of the 3-places we eat regularly in Epcot - Spice Table, Coral Reef, and France - you've asked about France. Therefore, Chefs de France is my choice from your three. Nine Dragons is no better than your local take-out, but it is also rarely crowded. If you want an 'exotic flavor-profile', we prefer Spice Table. Sunshine Seasons has better than average (pretty good actually) cafeteria fare, but it is cafeteria. While Coral Reef is hit-or-miss for some folks on food-quality, it is uniquely-Disney.

Nearby to/between Epcot & Hollywood Studios is the Boardwalk. We prefer the upscale Signatures at Swan & Dolphin, but ESPN Zone has pretty good pub-grub.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios - 50’s prime time & Sci-Fi Dine-In are amongst the best uniquely-Disney places. For a group of 3-adults, Prime Time is going to be more comfortable. FWIW, I always stop in to Prime Time for a hand-made margarita to-go (even when dining elsewhere, like Swan & Dolphin). Woody’s lunch box is fast food (sponsored by a Cheese maker).

Animal Kingdom - Yak and yeti would be my choice because it's table service (and also has take-out). Flame Tree is fine, but it's outdoor seating only. Nomad Lounge is a place to stop for cocktails and small plates.

 

[illinoisprincess]

Magic Kingdom - both Be Our Guest & Jungle Navigation Co. would be my choices at MK. BoG for dinner is not bad value for a Disney sit-down, and includes an opportunity to meet The Beast - making it my preference for dinner. Skipper Canteen is well-themed and the food is OK too. So, Skipper for lunch, BoG for dinner, or Coin-flip.

Epcot - Of the 3-places we eat regularly in Epcot - Spice Table, Coral Reef, and France - you've asked about France. Therefore, Chefs de France is my choice from your three. Nine Dragons is no better than your local take-out, but it is also rarely crowded. If you want an 'exotic flavor-profile', we prefer Spice Table. Sunshine Seasons has better than average (pretty good actually) cafeteria fare, but it is cafeteria. While Coral Reef is hit-or-miss for some folks on food-quality, it is uniquely-Disney.

Nearby to/between Epcot & Hollywood Studios is the Boardwalk. We prefer the upscale Signatures at Swan & Dolphin, but ESPN Zone has pretty good pub-grub.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios - 50’s prime time & Sci-Fi Dine-In are amongst the best uniquely-Disney places. For a group of 3-adults, Prime Time is going to be more comfortable. FWIW, I always stop in to Prime Time for a hand-made margarita to-go (even when dining elsewhere, like Swan & Dolphin). Woody’s lunch box is fast food (sponsored by a Cheese maker).

Animal Kingdom - Yak and yeti would be my choice because it's table service (and also has take-out). Flame Tree is fine, but it's outdoor seating only. Nomad Lounge is a place to stop for cocktails and small plates.

Magic Kingdom - both Be Our Guest & Jungle Navigation Co. would be my choices at MK. BoG for dinner is not bad value for a Disney sit-down, and includes an opportunity to meet The Beast - making it my preference for dinner. Skipper Canteen is well-themed and the food is OK too. So, Skipper for lunch, BoG for dinner, or Coin-flip.

Epcot - Of the 3-places we eat regularly in Epcot - Spice Table, Coral Reef, and France - you've asked about France. Therefore, Chefs de France is my choice from your three. Nine Dragons is no better than your local take-out, but it is also rarely crowded. If you want an 'exotic flavor-profile', we prefer Spice Table. Sunshine Seasons has better than average (pretty good actually) cafeteria fare, but it is cafeteria. While Coral Reef is hit-or-miss for some folks on food-quality, it is uniquely-Disney.

Nearby to/between Epcot & Hollywood Studios is the Boardwalk. We prefer the upscale Signatures at Swan & Dolphin, but ESPN Zone has pretty good pub-grub.

Disney’s Hollywood Studios - 50’s prime time & Sci-Fi Dine-In are amongst the best uniquely-Disney places. For a group of 3-adults, Prime Time is going to be more comfortable. FWIW, I always stop in to Prime Time for a hand-made margarita to-go (even when dining elsewhere, like Swan & Dolphin). Woody’s lunch box is fast food (sponsored by a Cheese maker).

Animal Kingdom - Yak and yeti would be my choice because it's table service (and also has take-out). Flame Tree is fine, but it's outdoor seating only. Nomad Lounge is a place to stop for cocktails and small plates.

Thanks that is so helpful! We will be staying at the swan so I’ll be sure to check out some of their places to eat!

 

[2xcited2sleep]

Keep in mind that the Food and Wine festival will be in full swing so you may want to plan a meal or two from the festival kiosks on your Epcot day(s) - or if you have park hopper tickets would be easy to “hop” in for dinner since you’re staying at the Swan. But that’s not to say you shouldn’t make table service reservations at Epcot.... kiosk meals are typically consumed standing and are not exactly relaxing.

You may be wanting to maximize your park time, which is understandable... but there is a lot of resort dining and also Disney Springs that offer some delicious choices. Some amazing options right at your resort... Bluezoo and Il Mulino two of my favorites. Also love Flying Fish at Boardwalk (walking distance from Swan/Dolphin). Jiko at Animal Kingdom Lodge is great and the resort is fun to explore with its own savannah viewing areas. At Disney Springs almost too many options... our faves are Boathouse, Wine Bar George, Raglan Road, and Homecomin’.

A fun, albeit non-parks, option for adults can be a “crawl” either through Disney Springs or monorail resorts where you sample some food and beverage in the various lounges. Can be a fun way to explore and try different places.

Hope you have a great trip! A lot of changes since you last visited and hope you have so much fun checking them out! As well as fun in planning!

 

[JZCubed]

Thanks that is so helpful! We will be staying at the swan so I’ll be sure to check out some of their places to eat!

https://swandolphinrestaurants.com/

 

[SinCityMMAFan]

My favorite TS and CS restaurants for each park as well as Disney Springs.

Magic Kingdom

TS - The Plaza (Love this place. Menu has something for everyone and the prices are reasonable compared to some other options.)
CS - Columbia Harbour House (Great menu here especially if you like seafood. My personal favorite here is the chicken pot pie.)

Epcot

TS - Rose & Crown (Great spot for some English style comfort food. The fish and chips here are excellent and have some great beers on tap.)
CS - Tangerine Cafe (This one is a favorite for many reasons. For starters this place is usually quiet and you get a good amount of food with your meal here.)

Hollywood Studios

TS - 50's Prime Time Cafe (Fun little spot with some nice comfort food. My personal favorite here in the fried chicken dinner.)
CS - Backlot Express (HS CS restaurants are lacking here. I chose Backlot Express because of their chicken and waffles which are fairly decent.)

Animal Kingdom

TS - Yak & Yeti (Love the theming here and the food is really good. Nice assortment of asian flavors as well as some other items.)
CS - Santu'li Canteen (Probably my favorite CS restaurant on property. Never had a bad meal here.)

Disney Springs

TS - Homecomin' - (Amazing food here. Love this place. Menu has a nice assortment of items. If you go make sure you share a piece of the Hummingbird cake.)
CS - Earl of Sandwich - (Nice spot if you're in Disney Springs around lunchtime. Many different sandwiches for you to choose from.)

 

[DisneyWishes14]

hey all! I am planning a trip for October 2019 to Disney World. There will be three adults in my party, all who have not been to the parks since 2007. I would like suggestions for table service & fast casual dinning at all 4 parks.

Here are some that I was considering;

Magic Kingdom-
Be Our Guest
Jungle Navigation Co.

Epcot-
Chefs de France
Nine Dragons
Sunshine Seasons

Disney’s Hollywood Studios-
50’s prime time
Woody’s lunch box

Animal Kingdom-
Yak and yeti
Flame Tree

Also any recommendations for treats would be super welcomed !

Thanks so much in advance !

I like your MK picks! BOG lunch and Skipper Canteen are my favorites in MK.

In EP, Sunshine Seasons is good, but there are more unique QS in EP WS. I would consider looking at the menus for the QS in France and Morocco. I'm also not a huge fan of Chefs - I find the food quite salty. Nine Dragons is also not great, IMHO. We really like Spice Road Table in Morocco. Great food and a great wine/beer/cocktail list.

In DHS, Woody's is fun, but I would consider splurging a little and going to Brown Derby for TS. The food is excellent. To save a little money, you could also go to the Brown Derby lounge (no reservations). The food is also very good.

In AK, we like both Flame Tree and Yak and Yeti. Consider getting a Landry's Select Card to get preferred seating, whenever you show up at Y&Y, without needing an ADR.

If you are staying at the Swan, I highly recommend the restaurants at the resort. They are some of the best on WDW property, IMHO. We particularly like Kimono's and bluezoo.