So… you want a break from the parks? Well look no further!…
In comparison to the MASSIVE amount of land that Walt Disney World owns, the theme parks don’t take up all that much space. So, what exactly is in the rest of the property?
Unlike their theme-park counterparts, the resorts where guests stay have free admission. This is something that may seem obvious to some, but it often gets overlooked. So many of the resorts have such incredible things to offer visitors, and one of my favorite things they have to offer is the delicious food.
For this list, I am going to stay away from character themed dining and breakfast locations –as if I were to include those, this blog would be a bit too long! But if you would be interested in a blog about great resort/non-park breakfast locations, let me know in the comments, as there are some great and… different –to say the least– breakfast spots!
- Olivia’s Café – Disney’s Old Key West Resort
- Okay, I will admit that I may be a bit biased in choosing this location as Old Key West is me and my family’s absolute favoriteWDW resort. That being said, I truly believe there is something to be said about this restaurant. They are famous across all Disney foodies for their fried chicken and, above all, their key lime pie.
- My favorite meal here is their salmon, served with fresh rice, and black-bean paste. Their key lime pie is heavenly, I can assure you!
- Oh! And don’t forget to request extra of their bread (you’ll thank me later)!
- Disney’s Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show
- Did you know that you can watch a luau on the beach of a Disney resort while being served fantastic Hawaiian cuisine, and watch the fireworks from the Magic Kingdom right after your meal? Well folks, you can at The Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. The dancing is fantastic, and the performance is jaw dropping. The fire twirlers were insanely talented and would be dancing around with fire on both ends of their torch.
- The food it delicious, although beware that picky little kids (I’m looking at my siblings) may not be so inclined to try the food (although I promise it isn’t anything too crazy).
- 10/10 recommend this!!!!
- Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
- Another dinner and show experience can be found out at the Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort. This show is a lot of fun for the whole family. Watch as 6 extremely talented singers and dancers put on a show filled with laughs and wonderful music. All the while, you are enjoying some of the absolute BEST food you can find in Walt Disney World. No joke.
- It really is a great show and has become a tradition for my family for years. And when you are booking, don’t forget to request the center table for some extra fun!
- The Four Seasons – Capa
- Okay, so maybe this isn’t technically a “Disney” restaurant, but for my final restaurant for this blog, I needed to mention Capa. This steakhouse is located on the “rooftop” of the Four Seasons resort on WDW’s campus. Sometimes you need to get away from all the Disney craziness. If so, this is your meal.
- The food is good, but the view is even better.
- From the balcony of the restaurant, you can see all across WDW (especially since FL’s topography is so flat). This especially comes in handy for the spectacular firework shows at the various parks during the night. My family and I tried Capa for the first time during our last trip and I was blown away by the view. On your right you see the Magic Kingdom fireworks, and on your left, EPCOT.
- I would absolutely recommend this restaurant, but make sure you book it at the time the firework shows will happen!
I hope you all enjoyed my blog, and hope you will consider trying out some of these places in the future!
What are some of your favorite Disney resort restaurants? Have you ever been to any of these?
Until next blog! I’ll see ya real soon!