Whether it’s a first trip or an annual tradition, when it comes to Walt Disney World, a character meal is almost always on the horizon. Let’s face it – Disney Character Dining a fantastic way to enjoy a meal while having some face time with Mickey and the gang. But which meal, and where?
One of the most popular Disney Character Dining choices is always breakfast or dinner at Chef Mickey’s in the Contemporary resort. You get the big five (Mickey and Minnie, Donald, Goofy and Pluto) dressed in chef whites while at the same time enjoying one of the legendary buffets, a highly entertaining floor show, AND it’s all just steps away from Magic Kingdom. The downsides to this particular meal? Longer than average wait times, whether you’ve got reservations or not – and this is one of the meals that fills up practically the moment it opens for reservations; also, it’s a very crowded, busy establishment and just not, well, magic in the way of atmosphere. But a little bonus is that your family’s photo is taken upon entry and you have the option to buy the photos before you leave.
Another big hit for Disney Character Dining is Crystal Palace on Magic Kingdom’s Main Street USA, where Pooh and friends (Tigger, Eeyore and Piglet) play host to breakfast, lunch or dinner and what’s truly a fantastic buffet no matter which meal you choose. The atmosphere is much more “magical” here than Chef Mickey due to the beautiful surroundings and table visits from the characters. Price is about the same, and here’s a secret benefit: breakfast reservations can be booked even earlier than the park opens, so guests are allowed in to a practically empty Magic Kingdom and that makes for fantastic photo opps!
Have you ever dreamed of going on an African Safari and seeing all the amazing animals roaming around right in front of you? If so, then Disney’sAnimal Kingdom Lodge is the place for you!
The Animal Kingdom Lodge is one of Walt Disney World’s Deluxe resorts. The South African wildlife theme of the resort is breathtaking, from the large mud fireplace to the thatched ceilings, real African artifacts and the African music playing softly in the background. And let’s not forget about the animals roaming the grounds- zebras, giraffes, ostrich, flamingos, greater kudu, impalas, white-bearded wildebeest, Thomson’s gazelle and more! There are over 200 animals and 30 different species of wildlife that roam four tropical savannas.
You will have an opportunity to see the exotic animals from special alcoves throughout the resort as well as from balconies of the Savanna View rooms! That’s right… you can wake up in the morning, open your balcony door, and have a cup of coffee while watching giraffes or zebras wandering around right outside your room! There are Safari Guides at the outside viewing areas to answer questions and share information about the animals. A special activity offered at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge is night vision goggles to watch the animals roaming the savannas when it is dark out. The animals truly are amazing and make a stay at this resort a once in a lifetime experience.
Located along the Sassagoula River, Port Orleans is actually 1 large property, divided into 2 distinct sections. Port Orleans Riverside, designed to feel like Louisiana and the old south, with beautiful antebellum mansions and bayou buildings representing the sleepy towns along the Mississippi River. It is a gorgeous sprawling romantic resort.
Port Orleans Riverside itself is divided into two sections. The Mansions section and Alligator Bayou. Port Orleans Riverside recently underwent a complete renovation of the entire resort. All of the guest rooms here now have either 2 queen beds or 1 king bed. Double sinks in the vanity area, new shower stalls and new furniture including flat panel TVs and mini refrigerators.
Magnolia Bend resembles the grand manor homes of southern plantations with their grand staircases and stately white columns surrounded by azaleas and magnolias. There are four three-story individually-styled mansion buildings; Acadian House, Magnolia Terrace, Oak Manor and Parterre Place. Each building consists of a central three-story structure and four two-story wings. The elevators are located in the central part of the three-story sections, next to the main entrance.
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