Here are a few of our favorite dining spots throughout Walt Disney World
Columbia Harbour House – Located in the Magic Kingdom this is probably our favorite counter service spot in all the parks. If you are sick of rubbery burgers and hot dogs stop by this restaurant, located between Fantasyland and Liberty Square. It is one of the few places you can eat a semi-healthy lunch at the park. It is also less crowded than a lot of the more well known places and has ample seating. My kids love the macaroni and cheese, which comes with apple slices and grapes. Their tuna salad on wheat is as good as Panera’s. The total cost for our family of 8 was $50. Now I realize that is not cheap, but the kids ate fruit, drank milk (not soda) and everyone was full. On the park map is restaurant is listed as serving fish baskets and soups, but there is more to choose from on the menu. It is worth checking out.
Tangierine Café – Located in the Morocco Pavilion at Epcot this counter service restaurant serves up large meals at a reasonable price. It would be easy for you to get 3 kid’s meals out of an adult plate. The food is delicious (try the lamb), and they also serve up traditional American fare.
Garden Grill- Character Dining in the Land Pavilion at Epcot. Dine on down home favorites such as catfish and mashed potatoes, and come hungry because it is all you can eat. Chip, Dale, Mickey and Minnie make their appearance at this rotating restaurant. A fun experience for the entire family.
Studios Catering Co. – Located in the Backlot section of Hollywood Studios this counter service restaurant packed in a large amount of food for a decent price. They serve all the basic theme park fare along with wraps, chicken and rice, and fruit and veggie options for the kids meals. It is located next to the Honey I Shrunk the Kids playground so it makes for a nice break, wear the kids out at the playground so they site nicely for lunch.
Mickey’s Backyard Barbeque – Located at the Fort Wilderness Campground this meal has everything; entertainment, characters, audience interaction and a buffet featuring all your beloved country vittles: barbecue smoked ribs, smoked chicken, cheeseburgers, hot dogs with all the trimmings, corn on the cob, watermelon and more. We went to this barbecue years ago and had a blast! It is the perfect ending to a magical day at the parks. Great for lively little boys as well, since they have the opportunity to play along with the show.
What are your favorite Disney Dining spots?
