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10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

Disney dining is so much fun.  I always suggest at least one table service meal per Walt Disney World vacation to my friends visiting Mickey Mouse! I love the variety of dining flavors, locations, and meal prices on the property.  Join us on this countdown to ensure your next visit to a Disney restaurant is as smooth and confusion free ...

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10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

Tusker House Dining Hall

1. Such a Huge Variety of Dining Options Walt Disney World newbies are often amazed at the huge variety of dining options available on Disney property. Food from around the world is showcased on the property as are dining options that cater to pretty much any taste preference a guest could have.

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10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

Via Napoli

2. Being Allowed to Share Meals You may be surprised to learn that Walt Disney World restaurants do allow meal sharing.  “All you care to enjoy” options are of course the exception to this rule, as are dinner shows on the property.  Aside from those eateries, guests are welcome to share orders of food.  Many Disney restaurants offer large serving ...

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10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

Cape May Buffet

3. Such a Large Number of “All You Care to Enjoy” Dining Options There are quite a few bottomless dining options on the property.  A great option for large families and groups traveling with hungry teenagers, all you can eat options span resorts and parks across the property.  Ohana at Polynesian Village, Chef Mickey’s at the Contemporary and Trail’s End ...

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10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

Disney Bill

4. Differences in Gratuity Recommended gratuity at Disney restaurants may be higher than you are accustomed to paying in the real world. Parties of six or more guests are automatically billed 18% gratuity on meals at table service restaurants. For most guests, this gratuity inclusion is no big deal, but it is good to know it will be factored in ...

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10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

Staff at The Brown Derby

5. Competition for Reservations With so many dining options on the property, you might think restaurant reservations are not that big of a deal.  In reality, some restaurants book up months in advance.  If you have your heart set on a certain dining schedule during your vacation, book as early as possible.  You can always cancel your reservations later if ...

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10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

SciFi Dine In Theater

6. Large Seating Windows Thank goodness, meal times at Walt Disney World span are larger time than we are accustomed to in the real world!  Having longer meal windows available means more guests being seated at each meal.  Lucky for you, this also means more schedule flexibility when scheduling dining around fast passes, transportation and shows. Some restaurants even seat ...

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10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

Tigger

7. Character Differences between Meals at Character Dining Restaurants If you are considering a character meal, you likely are excited to meet your favorite Disney friends that join guests at the character meal.  You may not expect variations in Disney characters at different meal times in the same restaurant.  Meaning, if you have your heart set on meeting Cinderella at ...

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10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

Fantasmic Dinner Package

8. Great Dinner Package Options You may be surprised to learn dining packages at Walt Disney World are a popular option.  Buying a dinner package in various parks come with a first come first served seating in a preferred area for dinner guests. Dinner packages are available at different parks during different times.  My family loves grabbing dinner at Mama ...

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10 Things You May Not Expect When Dining at Disney World

citricos _ Dining at disney world

9. Incredible Food Quality When you think theme park vacation food, you may not expect the quality that comes with Walt Disney World dining.  You will be impressed with the freshness, quality, and quantity of your meals at Walt Disney World.  Disney dining is one of my favorite parts of vacationing at Walt Disney World.

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