7 Disney Dining Experiences You Don’t Want to Miss!
At certain times of year, advance dining reservations can be highly competitive. Though some of the most sought-after, these dining experiences you don’t want to miss!
The popularity of these restaurants is based on a variety of reasons. Often times, it’s the theme and ambiance, and others are because of the appeal of the menu. Sometimes it’s both!
Cinderella’s Royal Table
Fairytale Dining at Cinderella’s Royal Table is one of the most popular dining experiences at Disney World.
The unique opportunity to dine in Cinderella’s Castle while being visited by princesses creates a high demand among princess-loving Disney fans.
Space220
One of the newest and most sought-after dining experiences is Space220 in EPCOT.
This restaurant has a one-of-a-kind atmosphere. Space220 offers a prix-fixe menu for lunch (2-course meal) and dinner (3-course meal).
Sci-Fi Dine-In
Sci-Fi Dine-In is not a new restaurant by any means, but it’s as popular as ever!
This experience transports guests back to the 1950s drive-in movie scene. Sit in your convertible, fitted with tabletops and booth seats, and enjoy delicious food while watching movie scenes and commercials from that era.
Yak & Yeti
This Nepalese-themed restaurant is located at the base of Expedition Everest. Pan-Asian cuisine is served daily at lunch and dinner.
Between the unique setting and delicious food, Yak & Yeti is one of the most difficult reservations to secure at Disney’s Animal Kingdom.
Topolino’s Terrace
While Chef Mickey’s is still a very popular character dining experience, Topolino’s Terrace breakfast at Disney’s Riviera Resort has quickly climbed the charts.
This table service dining experience offers delicious and fun options for adult and kids alike.
At dinner, Topolino’s Terrace hosts a Signature Dining experience with delicious French cuisine from the Riviera.
‘Ohana
Another restaurant that has been around for awhile but is still very popular as ever is ‘Ohana.
Located at the beautiful Polynesian Resort, this dining experiences offers all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast at dinner. It is home of many favorites, like the famous ‘Ohana noodles.
Fans of Lilo and Stitch definitely don’t want to miss breakfast now that these characters have returned!
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall
Akershus fans waited a long time for its reopening!
Located in the Norway Pavilion in EPCOT’s World Showcase, this experience offers the opportunity to meet princesses while you dine!
Making Your Dining Reservations
With so many hard-to-get reservations, guests wanting multiple of these experiences often have a difficult time checking off their wish list. There are a few ways to make the process less stressful.
Being a Disney Resort guest gives an advantage. Resort guests are able to book dining reservations for their length of staying beginning 60 days prior to their check-in date.
Guests that are not staying at a Disney Resort can only make their dining reservations at exactly 60 days before their desired reservation day.
If you don’t get all the reservations on your wish list when you can start making reservations, don’t give up! Reservations may become available closer to your travel dates for these dining experiences you don’t want to miss.
For the most stress-free experience making dining reservations, use a MickeyTravels Agent!
Our agents wake up early to be ready as soon as the dining reservations are available, and continue to work hard to check off as many items on your wish list as possible!