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Tyler is a lawyer living in South Florida who visits Disney World at least once a month. He enjoys re-living classic Disney experiences and discovering new things about the parks when he visits. Friends and family always ask him to plan their trip for maximum Disney magic!

10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

Spirit of Aloha

4. Spirit of Aloha Dinner (Polynesian Village Resort) Another specialty dining experience located at the Polynesian.  Guests will be treated to an amazing show based on Polynesian culture, as well as a fantastic meal.  After dinner, you can always hop the Monorail for a night of fun at the Magic Kingdom!

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10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

Ohana

3. Ohana (Polynesian Village Resort) Ohana for dinner is an amazing meal, but we love going for the entertainment, too — if you time your reservation well, you’ll be able to view Happily Ever After from your table and enjoy the music of the show as it is piped into the restaurant!

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10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

La Hacienda San Angel

2. La Hacienda de San Angel (Epcot) This restaurant in the Mexico Pavilion at Epcot allows guests to see the nightly show of IllumiNations while enjoying a fantastic menu.  We recommend you getting a dining reservation to make sure you can get a good table with a view of the show! Photo Credit: Disney

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10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

Hoop Dee Doo Revue Disney World

1. Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue (Fort Wilderness Campgrounds) This is the best show on property and has been entertaining guests since shortly after Disney World opened.  Guests can enjoy a wonderfully delicious homestyle meal along with a fantastically hilarious show.  This experience is very popular, so much so that they entertain and feed guests three times a night.  This ...

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10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

California Grill

We love dining at the variety of restaurants at Walt Disney World.  However, a lot of decisions about what restaurant to eat at usually turns on what type of cuisine we want.  But, there are restaurants at Disney World that offer unique experiences to guests featuring both dinner and a show!  Here is our list of our top ten restaurants ...

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10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

10. Spice Road Table (Epcot) This tapas-style restaurant is located in Morocco on the shores of the World Showcase Lagoon.  You don’t need advanced dining reservations to get a table at this restaurant.  However, you may want to arrive early to try and grab a seat on the exterior of the restaurant so you can view IllumiNations! 

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10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

Interior of The Brown Derby

9. Hollywood Brown Derby (Hollywood Studios) The Brown Derby at Hollywood Studios has a small, outdoor terrace where guests can dine on a small bar menu and enjoy some delicious drinks.  The entertainment portion of this meal is offered by being able to view the stage area where the variety of Star Wars stage shows take place, as well as ...

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Top 9 Walt Disney World Planning Tips

tiffins

4. Dining Reservations Guests can begin making dining reservations at all of the resort restaurants beginning 180 days in advance.  While it may seem odd to make a decision about what you’ll want to eat six months in advance, but some specialty restaurants do begin filling up quickly, so we recommend you make reservations for any restaurants you definitely want ...

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Top 9 Walt Disney World Planning Tips

My Disney Experience

3. Download the My Disney Experience app Having the My Disney Experience app on your smartphone or tablet allows you access to any piece of information you could want in reference to your vacation.  Guests can access park maps, dining reservations, menus, store locations, character greeting times, and more.  We recommend downloading the app in advance of your trip, so ...

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Top 9 Walt Disney World Planning Tips

2. Extra Magic Hours When planning your days in the park, you’ll want to consider what parks have Extra Magic Hours on specific days.  These hours will allow you to have additional experiences prior to park opening or after park closing.  Guests will enjoy shorter wait times, as well as the additional time to discover new experiences!

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