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menu: The Dioa Yu Tai cucumber salad is lightly spiced and has a sweetly sour bite, the
spicy beef is sliced paper-thin and accompanied by a cilantro-chili dressing that packs a
bit of a kick, and the shrimp summer rolls—stuffed with fresh Asian veggies and wrapped
in rice paper—include a rich peanut dipping sauce. Boxed lunches, family dinners, and
appetizer samplers offer a chance to try a bit of everything. Chinese and California wines
are offered.
China Pavilion, World Showcase.
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407/939-3463.
www.disneyworld.com. Advance Reservations rec-
ommended. Main courses $14-$22 lunch, $16-$26 dinner. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 11:30am-park
closing. Parking $12.
Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room
ENGLISH Visitors from the U.K. flock to
this spot, where English folk music and the occasionally saucy server entertain you as you
feast your eyes and palate on a short but traditional menu. It beckons with cod and chips
wrapped in newspaper, bangers and mash, grilled steak, cottage pie, and warm bread
pudding. The interior has dark oak wainscoting, beamed Tudor ceilings, and a belly-up
bar. Speaking of the bar, it features lighter fare such as sausage rolls, Cornish pasties, and
a Stilton cheese and fruit plate. Wash it down with a pint of Irish lager, Bass Ale, or
Guinness Stout (the pub has an ale warmer to make sure Guinness is served at 55°F/13°C,
just like its British guests prefer). If you only want to grab a pint or a snack at the bar,
you don't need Advance Reservations.
Note:
The outdoor tables, weather permitting, offer a fantastic view of IllumiNations
(p. 233). These seats are first-come, first-served, so ask the hostess when you arrive if a
patio table is available (an expansion of the patio is coming soon).
Tip:
If you're in a hurry, you can grab some tasty fish (cod) and chips to go at the
Yorkshire County Fish Shop, a small quick-service kiosk adjoining the pub.
United Kingdom Pavilion, World Showcase.
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407/939-3463.
www.disneyworld.com. Advance Reser-
vations recommended for dining room, not for pub. Main courses $13-$19 lunch, $16-$25 dinner; pub
food $8-$10. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 11am-1 hr. before park closes. Parking $12.
San Angel Inn
MEXICAN It's always night at the San Angel, where you can dine
under starry skies (a la Disney) and feast on some of the best south-of-the-border cuisine
in all of the theme parks. The restaurant offers one of the best (and most romantic)
atmospheres around. Against the backdrop of the marketplace, candlelit tables under
star-lit skies set the mood, and the menu delivers reasonably authentic food—don't
expect to find Americanized hard-shell tacos and nachos here.
Mole poblano
(chicken
simmered in a combination of chile, green tomatoes, ground tortillas, 11 spices, and a
hint of chocolate) is a popular choice. Another favorite:
filete motuleño
(grilled beef ten-
derloin served over black beans, melted cheese, pepper strips, and fried plantains—a
sweet, bananalike fruit). The occasional rumble of a volcano and the sounds of the dis-
tant songbirds can be heard as you wait for your dinner—you may find yourself singing
right along if you've tried too many margaritas or had more than your limit of Dos Equis.
Note:
At press time the San Angel Inn had closed for renovations, and though details had
yet to be released, Disney previously announced the addition of a new indoor Tequila Bar
(slated to debut in the summer of 2010).
Mexico Pavilion, World Showcase.
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407/939-3463.
www.disneyworld.com. Advance Reservations
recommended. Main courses $17-$22 lunch, $24-$34 dinner. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 11:30am-park
closing. Parking $12.
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