Well I asked my 2 what is their 1 most favourite restaurant and they picked:
My complete tom boy DD (12) picked Plaza Gardens - lovely setting buffet with live music.
My DS (9) picked Cowboy cookout (with now has characters) or Annettes Diner. He just couldnt pick 1.
I would add Blockbuster for a quick lunch (half Pirates of the Caribbean/half High School Musical).
My favourite is Blue Lagoon which my kids love because you see all the boats sail by from the POTC ride.
I agree though - there are far too many lovely places to eat.
Or maybe not enough nights at Disney - Oh to be rich
Must book ahead for Mickey's (we tried on arrival and could only get a booking for 2200 hours) and I believe it can be a bit of a scrum when the characters appear. - Haven't experienced it myself.
Inventions - expensive but character interaction second to none. Food pretty darn fabulous. All round good experience - have a look at trip report Edinburgh to DLP Day 2
we are going to book at the end of the week i just cant make my mind up on when to book the princess dinner for DD i was thinking the last day but going home dressed up ????? (going to book the make over for just b4) just not sure