Dining on a Non-Park Day
Whether it’s your arrival evening, a rest day during your stay or an evening after a visit to the parks, there are many great dining options located at Disney Springs and also at the Disney Resort hotels!
The choices below represent our top recommendations for those looking for a convenient meal outside the parks. With that said, the list certainly is not exhaustive so if you don’t see exactly what you are looking for you can click here for a full list or, better yet, reach out to your Mouse Counselor for some guidance!
Disney Resort Hotels
Character Dining
Make plans for a delicious meal that comes with appearances by some of your favorite Disney Characters―and be sure to bring your camera and autograph book!
Our Recommendations
- – 1900 Park Fare (Grand Floridian Resort)
- – Breakfast & Dinner: Tiana, Prince Ali, Mirabel and Cinderella
- – Cape May Cafe (Beach Club Resort)
- – Chef Mickey’s (Contemporary Resort)
- – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner: Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Pluto & Goofy
- – ‘Ohana (Polynesian Village Resort)
- – Breakfast: Mickey, Pluto, Lilo & Stitch
- – Storybook Dining at Artist Point (Wilderness Lodge)
- – Dinner: Snow White, Evil Queen, Grumpy & Dopey
- – Topolino’s Terrace (Riviera Resort)
- – Breakfast: Mickey, Minnie, Donald & Daisy
Unique Dining Experiences
If character experiences aren’t on your agenda, there’s still plenty of fun to be had dining at Disney. These spots are particularly good if you have children of different ages in your party. The younger kids will be having a great time, even if their older siblings are “too cool” for characters.
We have focused on restaurants that have entertainment and shows along with spots that have entertaining waitstaff and themes.
Our Recommendations
- – Beaches and Cream Soda Shop (Beach Club Resort)
- – Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (Fort Wilderness Resort)
- – ‘Ohana Dinner (Polynesian Village Resort)
- – Sanaa (Animal Kingdom Lodge – Kidani Village)
- – Whispering Canyon Cafe (Wilderness Lodge)
Signature Dining
Signature dining restaurants offer experiences that typically feature a high-end menu and décor. You’ll find fancier touches in these restaurants, and often a higher level of service. For those who have opted for a Disney Dining Plan, this option will cost two (2) table-service dining credits.
Our Recommendations
- – California Grill (Contemporary Resort)
- – Flying Fish Cafe (Boardwalk)
- – Jiko – The Cooking Place (Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jambo House)
- – Topolino’s Terrace (Riviera Resort)
- – Yachtsman Steakhouse (Yacht Club Resort)
Disney Springs
Unique Dining Experiences
At Disney Springs, there’s plenty of dining fun to be had for the whole family. These spots are particularly great if you have children of different ages in your party. The younger kids will be having a great time, even if their older siblings are “too cool” for characters.
We have focused on restaurants that have entertainment and shows along with spots that have entertaining waitstaff and themes.
Our Recommendations
- – House of Blues (Disney Springs)
- – Planet Hollywood (Disney Springs)
- – Raglan Road (Disney Springs)
- – Rainforest Cafe (Disney Springs)
- – T-REX Cafe (Disney Springs)
Signature Dining
Signature dining restaurants offer experiences that typically feature a high-end menu and décor. You’ll find fancier touches in these restaurants, and often a higher level of service.
Our Recommendations
- – The BOATHOUSE (Disney Springs)
- – Morimoto Asia (Disney Springs)
- – Paddlefish (Disney Springs)
- – STK Orlando (Disney Springs)
