Recommendations for 3 yo and 7 yo?

[krismanda]

Hubby surprised us with 8 days at Animal Kingdom Lodge this December! I am super excited but kinda stressed because we have to make reservations soon. I'm the kind of person who needs a long time to consider options. lol

Anyways, what would you recommend for restaurants for 3 and 7 year old? The three year old is turning 3 while we are there, so very young three.

The only thing I know for sure we want to do is Tusker House breakfast and daughter wants to go to Akershus. Open to any suggestions! Thanks!

 

[marron5]

We have been going since our kids were 5ys, 3ys, and 6mos. Our oldest is now 10yrs. Some of our favorite restaurants are:
Chef Mickey's
The Crystal Palace
Tusker House
Akershus
Hollywood & Vine
50s Prime Time Cafe
Rainforest Cafe
Cosmic Rays (QS)
Electric Umbrella (QS)
Restaurantosaurus (QS)
Pinocchio Village Haus (QS)
ABC Commissary (QS)

Hope this helps. Have a great time!

 

[GatorChris]

Tusker House is just as good, if not better, at lunch, but at least you're hitting that place. Also, Akershus is my favorite place - the breakfast is just ok and normal, but the lunch here is incredibly good. You'll love it!!!

1900 Park Faire at the Grand FL is good food with a great experience with the characters - maybe the best on property.

Chef Mickey's is always a good dinner spot with lots of kid's choices and great character interaction.

Try getting the Fantasmic! Dinner package at Hollywood & Vine as they have a good buffet for kids and adults.

Crystal Palace is a great place, too, for characters and good food.

I would definitely avoid dark places. 2/3yo kids have a built in capacity to ruin any meal in a dark place as I've found out over the years. Places that fit this bill: SciFi Diner, Le Cellier, San Angel, Mama's Melrose, the Luau at the Polynesian. I've had pretty tough experiences with my normally well-behaved kids. Keep it bright and happy and they'll make life better for you while you eat.

 

[pad406]

Biergarten in Epcot is great for kids too. Seen as your in AKL Boma is a must, love that place

 

[JakeAndHooksMom]

How fun! We will be at the lodge right before you!
When we were there in Dec my kids were 3&4 and here is what they enjoyed:

At AK:
Tusker House (TS)
Rainforest Cafe (TS)

At HS:
Starring Rolls Cafe for a cupcake
Hollywood and Vine with Disney Jr characters for breakfast (TS)

AT MK:
Cinderella's Royal Table (2TS)
Be Our Guest (lunch is QS, dinner TS)
Cosmic Ray's (QS)
Tomorrowland Terrace (QS)
Tortunga Tavern (QS)
Pinocchio Village Haus (QS)

At Epcot:
Coral Reef (TS)

At Downtown Disney:
T-REX (TS)
Wolfgang Express (QS)

Also, my kids LOVED Ohana at the Polynesian. We are going back in November.

 

[krismanda]

Thanks for the suggestions!

It is so hard to choose!