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Let’s Recap! 1. Jiko—The Cooking Place  2. Victoria & Albert’s  3. California Grill 4. Artist Point  5. Yachtsman Steakhouse  6. Cítricos 7. Flying Fish  8. Sanaa  9. Chef Mickey’s 10. 1900 Park Fare  11. Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show  12. Boma—Flavors of Africa 13. Narcoossee’s  14. Kona Café 15. Trattoria al Forno 16. The Wave…Of American Flavors 17. Big River Grille & Brew Works 18. Garden View Tea ...

Let’s Recap! 1. The Edison – Disney Springs – The Edison is one of the newest hotspots at Disney Springs, and it has also quickly become one of the most popular. 2. Jiko-The Cooking Place – Animal Kingdom Lodge – Jiko serves up a mix of African, Mediterranean and Indian cuisine. 3. Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin – Disney Springs – Chef Art Smith’s ...

4. Boma-Flavors of Africa – Animal Kingdom Lodge Boma was designed to look like an African marketplace. With its thatched roof and bold colors, you’ll feel like you’re in the middle of a bustling African village. Enjoy an all-you-care-to-eat buffet for breakfast, lunch or dinner and sample delicious African dishes as well as some American favorites. The buffet includes seafood, ...

Disney Vacation Club, or DVC, is Disney’s equivalent to a timeshare.  Members have contracts worth a certain amount of points that can be used to reserve deluxe accommodations.  For travelers who want to visit Disney properties year after year, membership affords them the ability to save money on those accommodations over time. Many of the deluxe resorts at Walt Disney ...

Staying at a Walt Disney World Resort is undoubtedly one of my favorite parts of any Disney vacation. Lounging by the pool, taking a stroll around the hotel to admire décor, hitting the pool bar for drinks and enjoying the eateries at the resort I’m staying in are all resort must do’s for my vacation. You cannot go wrong staying ...

1. Nearby Table Service While Animal Kingdom has some good selections for table service dining, we recommend guests make advanced dining reservations at the nearby Animal Kingdom Lodge.  Here, guests will find Boma (a buffet offering classic entrees, as well as African-inspired fare), Sanaa (a unique fusion of flavors from Africa and India — you’ll definitely want the entire bread ...

Let’s Recap 10. T-Rex Cafe This super cool restaurant is owned by the same folks who own Rainforest Cafe, and it’s actually quite similar in a lot of ways. However, this is the only T-Rex Cafe out there, making this a much more unique experience. What should you expect there? Dino animatronics, meteors, and lots of noisy fun! 9. Be Our ...

4. Biergarten This hidden German buffet in Epcot’s World Showcase is truly spectacular. The food is top notch and features sausages, schnitzel, and plenty of other German favorites. Better than that however is the ambiance of the place. The dining hall is made to look like the middle of a small German town, making you feel as though you’re dining outside ...

1.  Animal Kingdom Lodge Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is certainly the way to go if what you crave is a lively, wild vacation. In fact, this Deluxe resort within the range of Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park even boasts onsite savannas that are home to more than 200 hoofed animals native to Africa as well as many diverse bird species. From ...

9. Sanaa in Animal Kingdom Lodge Guests will love pushing their tastebuds into exotic new areas with a trip to Sanaa.  Regardless of what entrée you choose to sample, be sure to order the bread service as an appetizer and get all of the dipping sauces.  It is a wonderful start to your meal!  And after your meal is over, ...