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5. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Another great opportunity to step back in time is found at Hollywood Studio’s Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater. This restaurant is themed to look exactly like an old drive-in theater. The tables are all in retro-style cars, and clips from old sci-fi movies play on the big screen at the front of the dining room. The food is ...

2. Disney’s BoardWalk Inn and Villas Take a trip back to early-20th-century Atlantic City, with all its beach town energy and nostalgic midway charm. Flying Fish(dinner) — Signature dining; sustainable gourmet seafood offerings; open kitchen with counter seating where you can watch the chefs work Big River Grill & Brewing Works(lunch, dinner) — Microbrewery and family-friendly casual dining; floor-to-ceiling glass ...

3. Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Hotels These are upscale hotels that are not technically Disney Resorts, so keep in mind that their restaurants typically don’t accept Disney Dining Plan credits. However, they’re still conveniently located within walking distance of Epcot. Cabana Bar and Beach Club(bar) — Chic, illuminated bar in a hexagon-shaped room; very close to the pool ...

Let’s Recap! 1. Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts Ale & Compass Restaurant(breakfast, lunch, dinner) Ale & Compass Lounge(bar) The Market at Ale & Compass(breakfast, lunch, dinner) Crew’s Cup Lounge(lunch, dinner, late night) Yachtsman Steakhouse(dinner only) Cape May Café(breakfast, brunch, dinner) Beaches & Cream Soda Shop(lunch, dinner) Martha’s Vineyard(lunch, bar, late night) Beach Club Marketplace(breakfast, lunch, dinner, late night) ...

We’ve talked in the past about all the delightful experiences you’ll discover at the Epcot-Area Disney Resort Hotels. But what about their dining options? Not to worry, we’re here to break down all the eateries, lounges, and Character dining experiences that lay before you. Let’s go. 1. Disney’s Yacht Club and Beach Club Resorts Yacht Club and Beach Club are ...

If you’re the budget-conscious type who’s ever taken a vacation to Walt Disney World, you’ve more than likely stayed in one of Disney’s “Value” Resorts, which are on the low end of the three-tier pricing totem pole, as it were. For the next trip you’re planning, it could be that you’re considering bumping up the accommodations without jumping straight into ...

The 5 Moderate Resorts Now we’ll quickly cover the five Resort Hotels that fall in the Moderate category, so you can determine which one might be the best for your family. 1. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort boasts a lush tropical theme reminiscent of five Caribbean islands — Barbados, Jamaica, Martinique, Trinidad and Aruba — complete with ...

Let’s Recap! What are the Benefits of Upgrading to a Moderate Resort? Here’s a quick list of some benefits: •          Classier theming •          Slightly larger rooms •          Table-service dining •          Lush landscaping The 5 Moderate Resorts 1. Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort– Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort boasts a lush tropical theme reminiscent of five Caribbean islands. 2. Disney’s Coronado Springs Resort– Coronado Springs, by contrast, ...

4. Yak & Yeti Restaurant—Asia, Disney’s Animal Kingdom Perhaps you think a primarily pan-Asian restaurant where you’d typically go for dim sum and lo mein wouldn’t be the place to go for a great burger. Not so, my friend, for the Kobe Beef Burgeris a delight to the senses.Whichever side of the “American Kobe beef” debate you fall on, the ...

6. Rose & Crown Dining Room—United Kingdom Pavilion, Epcot World Showcase Just this once, we invite you to skip the fish and chips at Yorkshire County Fish Shop and head into Rose & Crown, where you’ll find the Welsh Pub Burger.It’s covered in beer-cheese sauce, which is enough of a selling point on its own. (Is it technically Welsh rarebit? ...