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I am a working mother of four adult children, 2 granddogs, and one grandcat. I have been a Disney fanatic since 1959, when my parents took my sister and I on a journey across the country to Disneyland. Needless to say, we were thrilled, and this became our vacation destination for the next 10 years. Later, when Walt Disney World was opened, we travelled to Florida and discovered a whole new Disney experience, and WDW became our new vacation destination. Now, our extended family members are all Disney Fanatics and always ready to talk about anything Disney.

Animal Kingdom Restaurants 101

Mickey Mouse at Tusker House for Lunch - Animal Kingdom

Disney’s Animal Kingdom opened on Earth Day, April 22, 1998, and is the largest theme park in the world, encompassing 580 acres.  This fourth Walt Disney World park is dedicated and themed entirely around the natural environment and animal conservation, which was a philosophy inspired by Walt Disney himself.  The Animal Kingdom is  zoological and entertainment theme park divided into ...

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Animal Kingdom Restaurants 101

Donald Duck At Tusker House Restaurant

1.  Tusker House Location:  Africa,  Cuisine:  American/African  Style:  Character/Buffet  BLD (breakfast, lunch, dinner).  Located in the Harambe Market section of Africa, this remarkably themed restaurant, with its awesome detail to atmosphere and furnishings will make you feel like you are actually dining in an authentic African marketplace.  The three buffets are filled with American and African inspired cuisines and the ...

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Animal Kingdom Restaurants 101

Honey Chicken

2.  Yak & Yeti Restaurant Location:  Asia,  Cuisine:  American, Seafood, Chinese, Asian, Style:  Table Service, LD (lunch and dinner) This is a very uniquely themed  Nepalese style restaurant, which offers a combination of Chinese, Japanese, Thai and Indian flavors.  After you have enjoyed your lunch or dinner, take some time to look around at all the beautiful artifacts from the ...

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Animal Kingdom Restaurants 101

Rainforest Cafe

3.  Rainforest Cafe Location:  Main Entrance,  Cuisine:  American, Style: Table Service, BLD The Rainforest Cafe’ is a well-known restaurant with locations in several states and countries, but the one at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is even more exciting.  This “wildly” popular interactive restaurant features dining rooms that celebrate the sights and sounds of a tropical rainforest.  There are animated animals, singing ...

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tiffins

4.  Tiffins Location:  Discovery Island, Cuisine:  African, Asian, Latin, Style:  Fine/Signature Dining, LD The atmosphere and ambiance of this fine dining restaurant is both elegant and appealing to those guests who enjoy the bold spirit of discovery.  The decor and atmosphere is that of an adventurers’ club, where brave explorers would relax, share their adventure stories, and brag about their ...

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Animal Kingdom Restaurants 101

Flame Tree BBQ

5.  Flame Tree Barbecue Location:  Discovery Island, Cuisine:  American, Style:  Quick Service, LD This popular counter service restaurant overlooks the Discovery River, and outdoor seating (pavilions provide shade and cover) makes it a great place to relax, enjoy your meal, and watch the crowds go by.  Also, you have a great view of Mt. Everest while your enjoy your lunch ...

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Restaurantasaurus

6.  Restaurantosaurus Location:  DinoLand, USA, Cuisine:  American, Style:  Quick Service, LD I love the title and theme of this dining establishment.  It is designed to resemble the living quarters of a group of student paleontologists, with all their props and digging equipment all over the walls and hanging from the ceilings.  This is such a fun place to eat.  Besides ...

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Animal Kingdom Restaurants 101

you won't be disappointed by the restaurants at Disney World

7.  Pizzafari Location:  Discovery island, Cuisine:  American, Style:  Quick Service, LD As you may have surmised, the main menu item here is Pizza, and you would be correct.  But, before we get into the menu, the elaborate decor and wall murals and mosaics at this “pizzeria” are a wonder to behold.  You really have to be there to fully appreciate ...

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Animal Kingdom Restaurants 101

Kusafari Coffee Shop

8.  Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery Location:  Africa, Cuisine:  Bakery, African, Style:  Quick Service/Counter,B, Snack.  Even though this is a small walk-up counter service bakery, it has a lot to offer in the way of breakfast or quick snacks.  There is no seating available, but there are plenty of benches, or places to sit around this small spot.  The menu ...

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Animal Kingdom Restaurants 101

9.  Harambe Market Location:  Africa, Cuisine:  African, Style:  Quick Service/Counter/LD.  Harambe Market is an open-air area, like an African food court, with four distinct food stations:  Kitamu Grill, Famous Sausages, Chef Mwanga’s, Wanjohi Refreshments, each offering a unique menu with such choices as these:  Beef and Pork Sausage (Famous Sausages), All-Beef Gyro Flatbread (Kitamu), Ribs (Chef Mwanga’s), and a refreshing ...

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