Which Disney Restaurant?

[Disbabe]

Hi everyone, have been to Orlando 4 times and have never eaten at a disney restaurant outside the parks - we've never even ventured into any of disney's hotels as we always stay offsite.

We're going next Easter and my middle daughter is having her 12th birthday whilst we are there.

I know I will probably get a multitude of answers but what the hell!

I don't want to spend tons of money for a meal as there's 5 of us altogether, but for value & quality - which is the best restaurant to go to, why and how far in advance can I book?
I want to make this an extra special birthday that both she and all of us are going to remember and make this the best holiday ever!

Thanks in advance!

 

[pumba]

How about doing a buffet........Crystal Palace at noon time is a good value and great food too.....because there are 5 of you ......having choices is good too...LTT also has good buffet choices too....look under the dining and see what the food menus are and the prices.....

 

[rcraw45425]

If you want a resort restaurant, maybe the Cinderella gala at 1900 Park Faire at the Grand Floridian or for a fun time maybe WHispering Canyon at Wilderness Lodge (get her to request ketchup ). Chef Mickey's might be fun too. We have done birthdays at 1900 PF, they present the birthday girl with a tiara and Prince Charming presented Amy with her birthday cupcake. Great photo op.

 

[beccasmom]

Hoop-de-Doo is great fun, but not your cheapest option. But memorable!

Crystal Palace is a good choice, with generally good food and Pooh and friends visiting every table. Lunch is a little less pricey, with a slightly different menu.

Other thoughts ---

- Liberty Tree Tavern - character dinner
- ESPN Club - for sports fans, but the food is pretty good and it's a fun atmosphere
- Rainforest at DTD or AKL - kids love it there!

 

[richard_andmel]

Does she have a favorite Disney character?

 

[Magic Carpet]

Chef Mickey's and 1900 are all good choices. I would also recommend Ohana's at the Polynesian Resort. Great variety of grilled meats, shrimp, salad, au gratin potatoes. Yum!

 

[Disbabe]

Her favourite character is Nemo - Finding Nemo mad she is!!

She's already decided she wants to go to Animal Kingdom on her actual birthday with a character breakfast at Restaurantosaurus, but we thought of somewhere nice for dinner after the park has closed.
We've already done Planet Hollywood DTD & Rainforest Cafe at both AK and DTD and wanted something different.

 

[wilma-bride]

How about Beaches and Cream - it's just standard burgers and stuff but the ice creams are awesome.

Otherwise, how about Whispering Canyon cafe - never eaten there myself but have heard it's good food and great fun