The full service restaurants at Disney World are bustling these
days with the growing popularity of their "Dining Plus" option
available for Magic Your Way package. Many guests who previously
stuck strictly to the counter service options at the parks or
the hotel food court, are getting to sample the huge variety of
culinary options available at the full service restaurants.
But new experiences in food don't appeal to everyone. Kids in
particular, as well as many adults, have a limited range of what
they enjoy eating. If this sounds like someone in (or all of)
your group, don't let this stop you from trying a new dining
experience. Many Disney restaurants also serve up a unique
atmosphere as well as food, and there are ways you can enjoy
both the experience and the meal.
General tips:
Every Disney full service restaurant, even the really fancy
ones, has a kid's menu with kid-friendly choices like chicken
nuggets, hot dogs, spaghetti, and macaroni and cheese. Picky
teens and adults can order off the kid's menu too. Just don't
expect larger portions.
Although you won't find it on the menu, a peanut butter and
jelly sandwich is always available--you just have to ask. Don't
see chicken nuggets or a hamburger on the kid's menu? Ask. They
may well be able to accommodate your request.
Try a buffet. Disney does a buffet better than most, and chances
are you'll find a little something for everyone. Even the kids
get their own buffet area with kid favorites (but they can
always eat from the main buffet if they wish). Many of the
buffet restaurants are character meals, where you'll get some
one-on-one time with your favorite characters as well.
Unless you're eating at a buffet or pre-plated character meal,
your selections are cooked to order. So don't be afraid to ask
for your entrée with no sauce, or to make a substitution.
They're happy to oblige.
Recommended Disney World restaurants for picky eaters:
Best buffet: Boma (Animal Kingdom Lodge). Huge selection, good
quality, exotic & tame dishes
Best character meal: Chef Mickey's (Contemporary Resort).
Kid-friendly, fun, and a great dessert bar
Best fancy restaurant for picky eaters: Yachtsman Steakhouse
(Yacht Club Resort). Great steaks, elegant atmosphere with
strolling violinists
Best selection of "comfort" food: 50's Prime Time Café
(Disney-MGM Studios). A step up from traditional diner fare in a
fun 50's atmosphere
Best World Showcase restaurant for the finicky: Biergarten
(Epcot). If you're not into German favorites like sauerbraten
and red cabbage, you'll also find rotiserie chicken, roast pork,
a variety of salads, and a fun oom-pah band (seating is family
style)
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