What about these restaurants?

[Carlissa's Mommy]

Our arrival date at Coronado Springs is 11/29, so I can make our dinner ressies on 8/31. This is our first trip to Disney and there are 9 of us - 6 adults, 10 year old, 5 year old, and almost 3 year old. My 3 year old is very timid around new things, not sure how she'll do with the "mute" characters but thinks she'll be fine with the "face" characters. We have the free dining plan. Here are my thoughts for our reserved meals...
50's Prime Time Cafe
Cinderella's Royal Table for breakfast ( I know Princess Storybook or 1900 Park Fare are cheaper and are 1 TS credit, but she is dead set on going to Cinderella's Castle and seeing Cinderella, so I figured we would splurge on this one. will probably pay out of pocket for it instead of wasting 2 TS credits)
Le Cellier - this is our "date" night with no kids (they'll be with grandparents)
Kouzinna (or however you spell it!)
Whispering Canyon Cafe
Maybe Boma
I thought about the Maya Grill since we're staying at CSR, but read bad reviews on it

Any thoughts? Suggestions?
I should mention that the kids and daddy's are your typical southern "meat and taters" people! They don't like "different" things.

Thanks for any advice!!!

 

[Evan&Kimberly]

I would suggest

Princess Storybook for breakfast in Epcot with the free photo

Coral Reef for Lunch in Epcot

Ohana for dinner

Sci Fi for lunch its a cool place


Crystal Palace breakfast, towards the middle of your stay by then your soon 2 b 3 year old may have warmed up to the characters that’s what I did last year with my 2 year old son and I guess the soft colors of Pooh and friends helped out

1900 Park Fare Cinderella’s Gala Dinner the earlier the ressie the better!

The Wave and Kona haven’t tried this one but heard good things about
them I have added them to my ADR's this year

Wolfpuck Express Counter service you have to try!

All of these are 1 credit on the plan

 

[sanbornangel]

Ohana's is great for Dads and kids
1900 Park Fare has Cinderella and she interacts alot with the children..my grand daughter..then 2..loved it..followed Cinderella around the restaurant....she was afraid of Mickey and all of the "masked" characters at Cyrstal Palace
she loved the "fish tank" at Coral Reef
..all of that being said..breakfast at CRT is fun as well...worth 2 credits...hmmm..questionable..
last time we were there we had dinner...NEVER again....it was bad food and the restaurant was very dirty! Yes, I know..at the Castle
Le Celliers is a great choice for adult dinner...you won't be disappointed..we always dine there..even went for lunch on our last trip..it was excellent!
So....enjoy your first trip....we have been back every year (ometimes 2 times a year) since our first trip in 2003..even bought into DVC we love it soooooomuch

 

[zbugs3mom]

I have a 9, 6, and 3 year old and they have always been real timid around any kind of character, so I wasn't sure what to expect myself when we took our first trip in June. We did Chef Mickey's character breakfast and ALL three of my kids LOVED it. My 9yr.old is the one who was always the least likely to get near a character was playing with Pluto's tag and loving every minute with each character. Must REALLY be a magical place!! I hope your trip is as wonderful as ours was! You can see some of our pictures at this link:
http://www.expotv.com/videos/reviews/21/188/Chef-Mickeys-Contemporary-Resort-Florid/299139

 

[PoohsFan1]

I think your ADRs look great. As for the CRT, if your DD wants to eat in the castle, then I say definately try it. It is so worth going to if you have never been. Our family personally likes Akershus in Norway better, but we are planning on going to CRT for our December trip just because my DD6 does not remember eating in the castle and has been asking to go. The CRT package does include a picture and a wand or sword for any guest who are 3-9 yrs. old. I have also noticed that we will be there the same time as you ....just do me a favor and don't take the last Le Cellier ressie for that week because my DH and I REALLY want to try it out, JK Have fun on your trip.

 

[catne]

definitely do 1900 Park Fare dinner for Cinderella time...kids get to dance with her, and she comes to the table for a chat & pictures - and you get to meet Prince Charming Only one table service. But do get an early seating for best food, and shortest wait time to be seated...less rushed characters, too

At the castle, you'll just get a picture with Cinderella before the meal...no further interactions with Cinderella during the meal...and it's two TS credits. If DD wants time with Cinderella, 1900 Park Fare (Dinner only) is the way to go. NO Cinderella at 1900 Park Fare breakfast, though.

No guarantee of which princesses will show up at Akershus Princess dining at Epcot...sometimes not even all princesses (like Mary Poppins will show up...which is nice, but not a princess!)

 

[Meghan NJ]

Here is my experience, we just got back two weeks ago...

Boma-Love it, our fav place. Great dinner selection. Check out their Jamba Juice, yum!
Chef Mickey's- Great breakfast. We had a long wait for our table, 30 min after our ADR. Good character interaction, and good food.
Aukerhus-Great character interaction, got to meet 5 princesses, Ariel, Cinderella, Belle, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White. The food was ok.
Tokyo Dining We are big suhi fans, love it! Wanted a quiet meal
Ohana-HATED IT! We were rushed, and the food wasn't very good. Boma has better bread pudding.

 

[Evan&Kimberly]

Here is my experience, we just got back two weeks ago...

Boma-Love it, our fav place. Great dinner selection. Check out their Jamba Juice, yum!
Chef Mickey's- Great breakfast. We had a long wait for our table, 30 min after our ADR. Good character interaction, and good food.
Aukerhus-Great character interaction, got to meet 5 princesses, Ariel, Cinderella, Belle, Sleeping Beauty, and Snow White. The food was ok.
Tokyo Dining We are big suhi fans, love it! Wanted a quiet meal
Ohana-HATED IT! We were rushed, and the food wasn't very good. Boma has better bread pudding.

Last year I went to Boma for dinner the juice was great and for me one time was enough, I did like Ohana I hate that you Hated it what time was your ADR at Ohana?

 

[Planogirl]

Boma is great IMO and they have both "different" food and also familiar food. The last time we went I tried one of DS' chicken strips and it was surprisingly good. DS is very picky and finds plenty to eat here and also, their desserts are really good!

 

[mavdav]

We love to go to Ohana's. Especially if you can time it on a night where there are fireworks at MK. They pipe the music in and dim the lights.

Boma is one of our favorites. the boys (5 and 3) love to walk around the resort and see the animals.

I hope you get in at Le Celliers. My suggestion is to get whatever time you can get. We eat lunch there at 2pm sometimes. The food is good!

I have boys so I can't give any opinions about CRT. Although a family we went with last year loved it. And they also really liked 1900 Park Faire.

Enjoy your trip!