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Restaurant Review: Narcoossee’s

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Location: Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort & Spa

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What better way to enjoy dinner than with panoramic views of the Seven Seas lagoon, Cinderella Castle and Space Mountain? That’s what you’ll get when you dine at the Grand Floridian’s Narcoossee’s restaurant, a steak and seafood spot located on the water.

What we like:

Narcoossee’s is a small restaurant on the water, but that’s what keeps it so intimate and cozy. This spot is perfect for a special occasion or date night; it’s on the pricier side but worth the splurge. Everything about this restaurant is exceptional – the food, the service, the waterfront views – you can’t beat it. Their wine list includes some Disney-owned brands, which were really neat to try. If you’re looking for a white tablecloth, upscale spot in Disney World, this is it!

Disney dates are the best dates!

Things to note:

As mentioned, this spot is on the pricier side, so there are not as many young kids and families dining here. Most places in Disney World are kid-friendly, so this is no exception, but it was mostly adult couples while we had dinner. We were seated at a table next to a family with one baby, but we also ate on the earlier side so we could head to Magic Kingdom afterwards.

WDW Park Planners Tip:

There are two tiers to the restaurant, so if you want to sit at the window, don’t be afraid to request it. Both tiers have breathtaking views (we were not on the window directly, and we still had great views), but if this is important to you, make sure you ask upon arrival 🙂

Also, if you dine on the later side, you may get to see the Magic Kingdom fireworks and Electrical Water Pageant!

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Restaurant Review: The Plaza Restaurant

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Location: Magic Kingdom

Enjoy views of Cinderella Castle when you dine at this little parlor set on the end of Main Street. Your family can’t go wrong at this simple but great dining option – just be sure to have a reservation! We always enjoy eating lunch at The Plaza, but they also serve breakfast and dinner.

While the inside of the restaurant is a bit outdated, there’s still a certain charm and elegance to it. The menu serves salads, sandwiches and burgers, so there’s something for everyone. If you’re lucky, the Mayor of Main Street might make a special appearance while you’re there!

What we like:

This is a great sit down option for lunch. We’re in and out pretty quickly (we don’t like to lose too much ride time with our meals), but it’s enough time to sit and relax in the AC. The food is delicious (we love their sandwiches) and the service is good, so you can’t beat it!

Things to note:

This restaurant is very small, so I would highly recommend against trying to just walk up and put your name in. Even with a reservation, we usually end up waiting a while to actually get seated.

WDW Park Planners Tip

Our family likes to pick a “meal buddy” at this restaurant and split meals since the portions are big (like most places in Disney). This saves you some $$ (if you’re not on the Dining Plan) or just saves you some extra room for dessert! It’s a win-win 🙂

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Restaurant Review: Yak & Yeti

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Location: Animal Kingdom

Yak and Yeti is an Asian-style sit down restaurant in Animal Kingdom set in the mountains of Nepal. The theming and food is great, and it’s one of the few lunch and dinner sit-down options at the park.

Our family started going here a few years ago and have really enjoyed it. I love Asian food, so this spot is definitely a favorite of mine! It’s nice to sit in the AC and get a break from the park, especially when Animal Kingdom gets so humid in the summers.

What we like:

We didn’t always stay at Animal Kingdom for lunch (we’d head back to the resort and have lunch at the pool) because we never found somewhere we all liked, but this spot is a great option for families. They have an extensive menu, so even if someone in your group doesn’t like Asian food, they should be able to find something they’ll enjoy.

Things to note:

Because there aren’t a ton of sit down options at Animal Kingdom, reservations are essential for lunch and dinner here. Like most places now in Disney, if you just try to walk up and put your name in, you likely will wait a very long time, if you get in at all.

WDW Park Planners Tip:

Everything is very spread out at Animal Kingdom, so for your feet’s sake, you need to plan ahead before entering this park. Coordinate your Fast Passes with your dining reservation at Yak and Yeti. It’s right next to Expedition Everest (and Dinosaur and the Finding Nemo show aren’t too far away), so keep that in mind when choosing times!