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Chris Gonzales is a writer and freelance editor who hails from Oklahoma City but full-time RVs with his wife and son. As a family of WDW Passholders, they spend much of their time in Orlando and have become quite knowledgable about the parks. Though their travels take them away from time to time, they always find their way back.

Top 6 Fan Favorite Resorts at Disney World that Won’t Break the Bank

All Star Movies Resort

6. Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort The first of three “All-Star” resorts at WDW, Disney’s All-Star Movies Resort is a celebration of iconic Disney films, including such classics as 101 Dalmations, Toy Story, and Fantasia. Even the pool is Fantasia-themed, while the food court resembles a movie theater with a fabulous light-up marquee above the ordering area. Of the three All-Star ...

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8 Reasons Why We Adore Trattoria Al Forno at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Trattoria Al Forno

Walt Disney World is about more than just the four main parks and a bunch of hotels. It’s also home to recreation destinations such as Disney Springs and the BoardWalk. While exploring the latter, you may happen across Trattoria al Forno, an Italian-style restaurant at the heart of the BoardWalk area. If you’ve never stopped in before, here are 10 ...

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8 Reasons Why We Adore Trattoria Al Forno at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Trattoria al Forno

7. The Classy Yet Casual Ambiance The vibe at Trattoria al Forno is one that combines the feeling of a wam and inviting casual restaurant with a more classy establishment. It manages to comes across as refined without being too stuffy about it. A perfect place to take your family when you want something of a higher quality than, say, ...

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8 Reasons Why We Adore Trattoria Al Forno at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Trattoria al Forno

6. The Open Kitchen Part of Trattoria al Forno’s unique atmosphere stems from the fact that it boasts an open kitchen that allows guests to watch all the cooking magic happen. It’s a bit like getting a glimpse into the kitchen in Ratatouille, except here they’re making Italian food instead of French. Be sure to watch as they use the ...

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8 Reasons Why We Adore Trattoria Al Forno at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Trattoria al Forno

5. Upscale Cuisine at Reasonable Prices Like the ambiance we mentioned above, the menu prices at Trattoria al Forno manage to walk the line between upscale and affordable. Sure, you’re paying more than you would at a quick-service joint, but the food you get out of the deal will light up your tastebuds with Italian flavor. A giant, spicy beef-and-spinach ...

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8 Reasons Why We Adore Trattoria Al Forno at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Wine Trattoria al Forno

4. An Extensive, 100% Italian Wine List As you walk into Trattoria al Forno, one of the first and most prominent things you see is a giant wall of wine coolers with an array of bottles inside. This leads to the next thing we adore about this restaurant, which is their extensive and carefully curated list of Italian wines, clocking ...

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8 Reasons Why We Adore Trattoria Al Forno at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Character breakfast Trattoria al Forno

3. Character Breakfast Outside of the fabulous dinner and wine options at night, another main draw for Trattoria al Forno is its Bon Voyage Adventure Breakfast, which brings the two leading couples from Tangled and The Little Mermaid—i.e. Princess Rapunzel/Flynn Rider and Princess Ariel/Prince Eric, respectively—right to your table. As you wait for each character to head your way for ...

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8 Reasons Why We Adore Trattoria Al Forno at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Trattoria al Forno Coffee

2. After-Dinner Coffee and Dessert What better way to end a meal than with some coffee (press pot or espresso) and/or a sweet treat? At Trattoria al Forno, there’s no reason to settle for one option or the other—you can have both! In terms of dessert, options include such Italian classics as tiramisu, zeppoli, gelato, and more.

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8 Reasons Why We Adore Trattoria Al Forno at Disney’s Boardwalk Inn

Flower and Garden Festival

1. Easy Access to Epcot As a part of the BoardWalk, Trattoria al Forno shares one of the area’s main selling points: Being within easy walking distance of Epcot. That’s right—a short stroll will lead you to the International Gateway, the “back gate” of Epcot that resides between the UK and France pavilions in the World Showcase. Having these two ...

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