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Southern/Creole
Boatwright's Dining Hall (Disney's
Port Orleans Resort, $$, p. 153
Emeril's (Universal's CityWalk,
$$$$, p. 161)
House of Blues (Disney's West Side,
$$, p. 157)
Tapas
Café Tu Tu Tango
Thai
Siam Orchid (International Dr.
Area, $$, p. 169)
Vietnamese
Little Saigon
131
(Downtown Orlando,
$, p. 175)
(International
Dr., $$, p. 168)
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WHERE TO DINE IN WALT DISNEY WORLD
From fast food on the fly to fine-dining establishments, there are literally hundreds of
restaurants scattered throughout Walt Disney World, including those at the theme parks
(Epcot, Magic Kingdom, Disney's Hollywood Studios, and Animal Kingdom), the Dis-
ney resorts, and the “official” hotels. And those totals don't include restaurants located
throughout the Downtown Disney areas of Pleasure Island, the West Side, and the Mar-
ketplace, some of which are listed in the Lake Buena Vista section later in this chapter.
As a general rule, the food at Disney is decent enough, though only a small handful of
the restaurants would truly qualify as gourmet. Portions are generally large, practically
ensuring that you'll never walk away hungry, though prices match portion sizes accord-
ingly. Be prepared to spend a rather hefty amount each day for just a few meals, a snack,
and a drink (or two). If you have kids, sharing may be a good option, especially with very
young children who tend not to eat so much when on the go. For those unwilling to
share, sit-down and counter-service eateries, at least in the theme parks, do offer pint-size
platters in the $4 to $9 range (though some may cost up to $12). Another option is to
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Special Tastes
Tips
When it comes to eating at Disney, just because something's not on the menu
doesn't mean it's not available. Looking for kosher food? Worried WDW can't
entertain your vegetarian taste buds? What about low sodium, low sugar, or fat-
free diets? Disney can usually handle these and other lifestyle diets as well as
other special dietary requirements (meals for those with allergies or lactose intol-
erance) at any of their full-service restaurants as long as guests give advance
notice—3 days is suggested to accommodate special dietary needs, while at
least 24 hours is necessary for lifestyle diets (48 hr. if you are dining at the WDW
Swan & Dolphin, Yak & Yeti, Rainforest Cafe, or T-Rex). This holds true for other
dining requests, too. If you are headed to one of the resort's restaurants and
know your kids may have a tough time with the menu, chicken nuggets and
some other kid-friendly items can be requested in advance.
Note:
Kosher meals
are not available at Teppan Edo or Tokyo Dining. It's easiest to make special
requests when you make your Advance Reservations (
&
407/939-3463
), or, if
you're staying at a Disney resort, by stopping by the lobby concierge desk.
