Help! I need to decide a few more dining choices

[linnell]

We're going 9/23-9/29 and getting the Regular dinning plan ( so 6TS, 6CS etc each)
It is 2 adults, one very picky 4 year old and a not quite 2yo who will be free.

This is what I'm thinking

Staying at WL

Thursday - arrive @ 2pm - dinner at Chef Mickeys
Friday - AK - breakfast w/ Donald / dinner at Ohana w/ friends
Saturday - MK - a friend will be staying with our kids and DH and I are going to dinner - I'm going to try for V&A, but if not possible Jiko - not using credits
Sunday - HS - Whispering Canyon dinner
Monday - Epcot - can't decide!
Tuesday - morning off and then MNSSHP - can't decide!
Wednesday - breakfast at WC before we leave at noon

So I'm trying to decide what to do Monday and Tuesday - we were going to go to AK on Monday but looking at the crowd calendar it seems better to do it the other way. We'll have one TS credit - what should we do? Something at Epcot? Since our kids are so young, we're probably going to stick to Future World side, so I was thinking Garden Grill. But I'm tempted to go to one of the European restaurants, but can't decide what.

 

[jagafen]

FOr Tuesday, why not do Crystal Palace before the party. Your MNSSHP ticket will let you in the park at 4 pm, make a 4pm adr (or just after) at crystal palace, and go hit some rides before the party officially starts!

 

[zhazhazsu]

Well since you will me celebrating MY 30th birthday at WDW I will reccomend my 2 favorites. LOL!

I would reccomend lunch ( like 12pm) at Saana before MNSSHP. That way your kids can see the animals, have a good lunch, and you can get back to WL, they can have a little nap, ( or swim) and then change and get ready for MNSSHP at 4pm. I think the trip over there is worth it for your kids to see the animals, and the food is outstanding. I wouldn't waste too much time after 4pm eating in MK, on a MNSSHP night,grab some CS and ride the rides, and enjoy the party!

EPCOT, I would either go with Le Cellier ( from a food perspective) or Teppan Edo from a entertainment perspective * the chefs will totally keep your kiddos entertained*! Garden Grill smells great, we just always seem to be eating at the countries and never make it there! LOL!

 

[jacksmom]

My kids (ds 12, and dd 3 1/2) love Coral Reef at Epcot! We have been a couple of times and are planning on going on our up-coming trip! The kids both enjoy watching the fish! My ds uses the "fish finder" to tell dd what the fish are called, and she loves it! It keeps them both busy and entertained so dh and I can have a relaxing meal!

 

[AirGoofy]

Garden Grill was good. The food was served family style, the characters were fun, and I liked how it moved through all the areas of the Land ride. We enjoy the Princess Breakfast at Akershus in Epcot as well.

 

[linnell]

Well since you will me celebrating MY 30th birthday at WDW I will reccomend my 2 favorites. LOL!

I would reccomend lunch ( like 12pm) at Saana before MNSSHP. That way your kids can see the animals, have a good lunch, and you can get back to WL, they can have a little nap, ( or swim) and then change and get ready for MNSSHP at 4pm. I think the trip over there is worth it for your kids to see the animals, and the food is outstanding. I wouldn't waste too much time after 4pm eating in MK, on a MNSSHP night,grab some CS and ride the rides, and enjoy the party!

Ooh... I don't know much about Saana, but that sounds like a great idea. The kids would love one last look at the animals.

Thanks everyone!

 

[pauly's girl]

I think the best resturant in epcot is le cellier!! The kids may enjoy either the garden grill or coral reef though..which are also good choices!!

 

[badblackpug]

FOr Tuesday, why not do Crystal Palace before the party. Your MNSSHP ticket will let you in the park at 4 pm, make a 4pm adr (or just after) at crystal palace, and go hit some rides before the party officially starts!

I second this, or Liberty Tree Tavern. I think if you were looking at an Epcot restaurant Garden Grill would be best as it is less exotic.