Disney Fanatic

How to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation

A trip to Walt Disney World in Florida is an exciting adventure!  On the other hand, planning a trip can be a daunting process.  Most families are on a budget, so saving money is a priority.  Here are my “Lucky 13” ways to Save on a Walt Disney World Vacation.

Read More »

10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

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 fee

Read More »

10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

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

Read More »

10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

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!

Read More »

10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

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!

Read More »

10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

5. Mickey’s Backyard BBQ (Fort Wilderness Campground) This is an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal that offers up burgers, hot dogs, ribs, and other backyard favorites.  Guests are also entertained with music and visits from some classic Disney characters!  This experience requires reservations and advance payment for the meal, so make sure to m

Read More »

10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

6. Narcoossee’s (Grand Floridian) This restaurant sits out above the Seven Seas Lagoon and allows guests to see Happily Ever After, but also another Disney World mainstay, the Electrical Water Pageant.  This is the water parade that is visible to guests at Grand Floridian, Polynesian, the Contemporary, Wilderness Lodge, and Fort Wildernes

Read More »

10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

7. Tokyo Dining (Epcot) Another restaurant in the World Showcase that offers fantastic views of IllumiNations and definitely a restaurant that you want to make a reservation and request a table that is near the front of the restaurant.  Tokyo Dining has a wonderful menu and if you finish your meal early (or can’t snag a reservation), you

Read More »

10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

8. California Grill (Contemporary Resort) This restaurant at the top of the Contemporary Resort offers a great menu, but an even better view.  Guests will definitely want to make reservations for this restaurant and ensure that it is before the nightly viewing of Happily Ever After.  You’ll be able to see the show from your table, as well

Read More »

10 Walt Disney World Restaurants with Dinner and a Show

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

Read More »