When choosing a restaurant at Disney World, pay attention to restaurant reviews. Guide books, such as Bob Sehlinger's "Unofficial Guide to Walt Disney World," or websites, like AllEars.net, rate restaurants by food choice, customer reviews and service. If possible, ask other Disney guests what they would recommend.
Making reservations at Disney World is important, especially during lunch and dinner time; these are times that are the most crowded, so space is limited. When reserving a table for a restaurant, always do so a day ahead of schedule so you can lock in a table. With some restaurants, such as Cinderella's Golden Table, you may need to make reservations weeks or months in advance because of the popularity of the restaurant.
If you're enjoying Disney World with kids or picky eaters, choose a buffet-style restaurant like the Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom or Hollywood and Vine in Disney's Hollywood Studios. There are enough food choices to please any palette, and kids get to create their own desserts.
Enjoy all-you-can-eat-style fare by visiting Magic Kingdom's Liberty Tree Inn. For one price per person, you can eat as much meat, macaroni and cheese and bread and drink as many beverages you want. After dinner, step outside to the front porch area for an up-close view of the Spectromagic Parade and Wishes fireworks show.
Check with the front desk clerk of your hotel to find out what Disney restaurants offer a meal and show package. Restaurants like Mama Melrose's and Brown Derby, both located in Hollywood Studios, offer a meal package that includes exclusive seats to the Fantasmic show.
Visit the World Showcase in Epcot and sample the food from the different countries represented. Most of the restaurants are willing to let patrons try free samples when asked, and it's a great way to try food you normally wouldn't have tried at home.
