Looking for casual kid friendly rest.

[Taratink]

We need suggestions of causual family rest. Nothing greasy. I would like a fun place to go to. We like to eat lunch at the plaza when at MK. The food is good, fast and we can sit down. Any favorites for a family w/ a 3 and 5 yr old. I want to try beaches and cream and I hear people talking about Spoodles. We will be staying at the WL. I ate at Whispering Cannon and was not impresses. Had to take a pepcid after that one. Any suggestions would be great.
Tara

 

[catheren]

There are plenty of places for a sit-down lunch that are awesome. You mentioned you want a "fast lunch" ......

Are you interested in counter service? that is what we consider a fast lunch. A sit-down lunch takes at least 1.5 hrs.

 

[dopeys biggest fan]

I'm not sure if they are open at lunch, but Chef Mickey's Buffet with Characters at the Contemp.

Also at Epcot the revolving rest. in the Land pavillion is good as well as the food court their they have healthy salads and sandwiches!

 

[catheren]

CM at the CR only offers breakfast and dinner.

 

[Taratink]

I am also intersted in dinner ides. They don;t have to be fast for dinner they just have to entertain my 3 and 5 yr olds. I like the idea of visiting the boardwalk area because we could do something fun after. We have never been to the boardwalk area.
Tara

 

[catheren]

Most character buffets s/b be fun and entertaining for your children.
Character Buffets:

Magic Kingdom

Crystal Palace - Head down Main Street, USA and make a left at Casey's Corner! This restaurant serves three meals per day with Pooh, Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet. Meals are served buffet-style with a separate buffet for kids called "Pooh Corner". Breakfast items include eggs, pancakes, breakfast meats, breads, fruit and more. Lunch offers a variety of hot and cold entrees and sides along with a dessert bar. At dinner carved meats and peel-and-eat shrimp are added. Breakfast A-$15.99/C-$8.99; Lunch A-$17.99/C-$9.29; Dinner A-$21.99/C-$9.99 (children ages 3-11) Priority seating is recommended

Cinderella's Royal Table - (Formerly King Stefan's) Located on the second floor of Cinderella Castle this restaurant serves the Once Upon A Breakfast character breakfast every morning. Characters vary, but almost always include Cinderella and the Fairy Godmother and may include Belle, Jasmine and Snow White. This meal is pre-plated and includes eggs, potatoes, meats, French toast, fresh fruit and breads. Breakfast $19.99-A/$9.99-C. Priority seating is a must. This is the hardest Character Meal to get a Priority Seating time for! If you want to see Cinderella and can't get in here, try her Royal Gala Dinner at 1900 Park Fare in the Grand Floridian.

Liberty Tree Tavern - This Liberty Square restaurant features a family-style dinner with several characters (Chip and Dale, Meeko, Minnie, and Pluto). Dinner includes ham, turkey, flank steak, vegetables, salads and more. Children also receive a serving of macaroni and cheese. Dinner $21.99 A/$9.99 C. Priority seating is recommended. While the Tavern also serves Lunch, you will not find characters at that time.

Epcot

The Garden Grill - Located in the Land Pavilion in the Future World section of Epcot this restaurant features lunch and dinner with Mickey, Chip and Dale, all attired "farmer-style". Meals are served family style. Lunch and dinner offer rotisserie chicken, fish, steak, potatoes, vegetables, salad and dessert. Kids food available too. Lunch $19.99-A/$9.99-C; Dinner $21.99-A/$9.99-C. Priority seating is recommended.

The Garden Grill also hosts an Ice Cream Social afternoons at 3, 3:10, and 3:20 p.m. The cost is $6.99 plus tax and gratuity per person (same charge for children or adults). Mickey comes around and joins in the fun! This is a great way to see Mickey and usually is not crowded.

Princess Storybook Breakfast - The family style character breakfast is served at Restaurant Akershus in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot and features Disney Princesses and Friends. Hours are: 8:30am to 10:30am Prices $19.99 for adults and $9.99 for children (ages 3-11). Most likely characters :Belle, Jasmine, Snow White, Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins

Disney's Animal Kingdom

Donald's Breakfastosaurus - The Animal Kingdom features a character breakfast, called Donald's Breakfastosaurus located at the Restaurantosaurus in Dinoland USA. Characters include Donald, Goofy, Mickey, and Pluto. All you can eat buffet from 8:10am - 10:00am; cost is $16.99-A and $8.99-C.

RESORTS

Cape May Cafe - Beach Club - A Beach Blast breakfast is served here every morning. Goofy, Pluto, Chip & Dale are on hand and the meal is served buffet-style. Offerings include eggs, pancakes, meats, breads, fresh fruit and more. Breakfast $16.99-A/$8.99-C.
Chef Mickey's - Contemporary Resort - Relocated during 1996 to the Contemporary, Chef Mickey's serves breakfast and dinner with Chef Mickey, Chip, Dale and Chef Goofy. The breakfast buffet offers the usual items - eggs, breads, meats, fresh fruit, etc. At dinner there is a salad bar, peel and eat shrimp, soups, hot entrees, breads, carved meats, vegetables, desserts and an ice cream bar with a great variety of toppings. All characters visit guests tables except Goofy who seems to holds court in the waiting area. Breakfast $16.99-A and $8.99-C. Dinner $25.99-A/$10.99-C. Priority seating is strongly recommended.

1900 Park Fare - Grand Floridian

Breakfast with a variety of characters that seem to change quite a bit lately. Currently there are Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland, Mad Hatter, Pooh and Eeyore. Breakfast items include omelet bar, pancakes, fruit, breads, meats, etc. Cost is $16.99-A and $9.99-C.

Dinner - Cinderella's Gala Feast began January 5, 2003. Regulars include Cinderella and Prince Charming, Suzy and Perla, and the Fairy Godmother (some characters may only be in the lobby for photos). Price for adults is $25.99 and for children ages 3-11 $10.99 (which includes dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage.

'Ohana Character Breakfast - every morning in the Polynesian. Characters include Mickey, Chip and Dale. The meal is served family-style and features eggs, waffles, meats, breads, fruit and more. Breakfast $16.99-A/$8.99-C. Priority Seating is recommended.

 

[catheren]

Here is a link to "kid friendly" places to eat.


http://www.allearsnet.com/din/rest_kid.htm

 

[Taratink]

Thank you Catheren! Wow, what great info. I am Bulington, Ma and my husband works in Nashua. There are so many New Englanders on the Dis boards. This info will help me tremendously.
Tara

 

[marcyinPA]

Tara...I was born in Nashua and lived in Manchester till I was 10...Still visit relatives "up north" several times a year....

Anyway, a great place for breakfast, lunch or dinner w/ kids is the Trails End at FW. It is a short boatride from the MK, and FW is a great place to hang out...pony rides, petting zoo, campfire program w/ Chip and Dale.

Trails End is a buffet, and it is hands down the best value on property! We have done breakfast a few times (and always on our MK day...we go for a big breakfast, then head to the MK. We skip lunch (or have a snack) and then a big dinner). I understand lunch and dinner are also very good and also a good value. The atmosphere is very relaxing and the service is great.

I really can't say enough about the Trails End...it is one of those "hidden treasures" in Disney.

 

[Taratink]

Thanks I will put that on our to eat list.
Tara