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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!

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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!

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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 wi

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15 Things Every Walt Disney World Rookie Should Know

1. Pay Attention to the Details One of the things that truly sets WDW apart from a “standard” amusement park is the incredible attention to detail. If you’re pushing through at breakneck speed you’re missing out on so much of the Disney experience. Slow down and look around. From the pavement under your feet to the music that seems to com

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