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Having a child and being a good parent are some of the most important and amazing experiences you’ll have in life.  Taking that child or children to Disney on a regular basis can be an essential part of raising them right.  Here are my top 10 reasons why…………

1. Garden View Lounge For the ultimate afternoon tea experience, head over to the Garden View Lounge at Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. You’ll need to make reservations in advance, but doing so will be well worth it. While at the lounge, choose from a fine selection of teas and enjoy finger sandwiches, scones, and pastry, with additional offerings ...

2. Yachtsman Steakhouse For an elegant New England steakhouse experience, head over to Disney’s Yacht Club Resort for a meal at the Yachtsman Steakhouse. The classic New England feel includes menu items like lobster bisque and a vast array of different steaks, along with chicken dishes, seafood, pasta, and dessert, and even some of the best pre-meal bread and butter ...

3. Spice Road Table Spice Road Table is one of the best places to relax with a drink and share some small plates in Epcot. With outdoor dining boasting awe-inspiring waterfront views, this restaurant is a hit with guests looking to unwind during a walk around World Showcase. With hummus, vegetables, meats, seafood, and more, there is something for everyone ...

4. Be Our Guest Since its opening with New Fantasyland, Be Our Guest has become a standout among Disney table service (and quick service restaurants). Table service is offered during dinner only, where guests visiting the Magic Kingdom are fully immersed in the story of Beauty and the Beast while feasting on traditional and Americanized French entrees. It was also ...

5. 50s Prime Time Café At Hollywood Studios, you can fulfill your need for comfort food at the 50s Prime Time Café. This cute little restaurant takes guests back in time to mom’s kitchen in the 1950s, where comfort foods like fried chicken and meatloaf make up the menu and eating your vegetables is a must. The cast members here ...

6. Boma Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is home to Boma, a family-friendly buffet boating a beautiful arrangement of breakfast and dinner options. Both mealtimes seamlessly blend traditional African cuisine with more familiar American options while offering one of the largest buffets at the Walt Disney World Resort. Boma strikes a perfect balance between offering more unique dishes that may be ...

7. Via Napoli Pizza anyone? Located in Epcot’s World Showcase, Via Napoli is a great choice for the whole family. With incredible pizzas and pasta dishes, and one of the most beautiful restaurants in World Showcase, Via Napoli is sure to be a hit. When dining at Via Napoli be sure to take in all of the details that make ...

8. Hollywood Brown Derby The Hollywood Brown Derby, located in Disney’s Hollywood Studios, is based off of the original location in, you guessed it: Hollywood. The original Hollywood Brown Derby is home of the famous cobb salad, an item that is served on the menu today at the Hollywood Studios version. In addition to the salad, menu items include chicken ...

9. Ohana Ohana, located at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, offers all-you-care-to-enjoy family-style breakfast and dinner. Breakfast features characters like Lilo and Stitch, while dinner features a more island-y ambiance. For food, breakfast includes all of your standard Disney breakfast options in a family style format, with scrambled eggs, bacon, Mickey waffles and more, while dinner includes bread, salad, sticky wings, ...