Are you looking for those wow restaurants to add to your list for Disney World? There are plenty of unique dining experiences at Disney World to be had. Below are 15 Unique Dining Experiences located within Disney World parks.
Animal Kingdom
1. Rainforest Café, this unique dining experience brings guests into an Amazon setting with moving animals such as elephants and birds, plus thunder and rain storms as in the rain forest. Plus, gaze at the beautiful fish tanks and more. Stop by the Rainforest Café shop on your way out.
2. Pongu Pongu, found in Pandora- World of Avatar is this counter service eatery. Here they serve various drinks offering the Glowing Unadelta Seed. Stop by here for a unique drink that glows, perfect for an evening visit.
3. Rivers of Light Dining Package, There are 2 participating restaurants at Animal Kingdom. Either location you choose includes: a meal (from Tiffins or Tusker House Restaurant) & a non-alcoholic beverage plus coveted premium seating for Rivers of Light show.
Hollywood Studios
4. 50’s Prime Time Café, found at Echo Lake. This restaurant offers a unique dining experience, sit in a 50’s style kitchen complete with a black & white TVs.
5. Dine with an Imagineer, at The Hollywood Brown Derby guests have a unique opportunity. This is a ticketed event, guests will enjoy an exclusive lunch or dinner for 10 guests, and one special Disney guest (an Imagineer) where you learn about their work and have an opportunity to ask questions as well.
6. Fantasmic! Dining Package, this package offers a unique way to experience Fantasmic. You will be served snacks, both sweet and salty, inspired by the show. You will also receive a specialty drink in a souvenir cup. After picking up your snacks, you will be directed to a VIP reserved viewing area for the show.
7. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, found on Commissary Lane. This is another restaurant at Hollywood Studios themed in the 1950’s. However, this one seats guests in their own drive-in car table, with views of the big screen playing sci-fi movie clips.
Epcot
8. Akershus Royal Banquet Hall, found in the World Showcase in the Norway Pavilion. This is a Character dining experience, your chance to dine with Disney Princesses.
9. Coral Reef Restaurant, found in Future World. Dine with a view of largest inland saltwater environment, this amazing aquarium has sharks, turtles and much more!
10. Fantasmic! Dining Package, choose from participating restaurants – Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano (lunch/dinner), Hollywood & Vine (breakfast or lunch/dinner) or The Hollywood Brown Derby (lunch/dinner). Guests will get One entrée, dessert and nonalcoholic beverage or Buffet (where applicable). Plus, reserved area seating for Fantasmic.
11. The Garden Grill, found in Future World. Not only is this a character dining experience, guests also get a unique experience of the restaurant slowly rotating while dining – experiencing new views throughout their meal.
Magic Kingdom
12. Be Our Guest, found in Fantasyland. What makes it unique is the opportunity to dine in the Beast’s Castle and meet the Beast after dinner (only). Plus, try the gray stuff!
13. Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café, found in Tomorrowland. Here, guests have the chance to enjoy a delicious quick service meal while listening to Sonny Eclipse, everyone’s favorite alien, perform.
14. Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade Dining Package, Start with a delicious lunch from Tony’s Time Square, inspired by Lady & the Tramp and the iconic kissing scene. Plus a guaranteed VIP seat for the parade, Festival of Fantasy.
15. Ferrytale Fireworks: A Sparkling Dessert Cruise, set sail from the Ticket & Transportation Ferryboat Dock, with this ticketed dining event. It includes a breathtaking view of the Magic Kingdom Park night time spectacular fireworks from an exclusive spot on Seven Seas Lagoon with dazzling desserts and drinks.
Learn more about Walt Disney World Dining and get suggestions for where to eat, how to use the Disney Dining Plan and more.