Walt Disney World

• Location: Lake Buena Vista, Florida (20 miles southwest of Orlando)
• Phone #: 407-824-4321
• Number of Parks: 4
• Number of Hotels: 28
• Other Activities:

Park tickets are available from several sources and in many different combinations, from tickets good for just one of the parks for a single day up to tickets good for ten days of admission at either park.

The most popular tickets are the various flavors of Magic Your Way (MYW) tickets, which expire within 14 days of first use, unless the No-Expiration Option is purchased. Base MYW tickets provide admission to one park each day for the number of days purchased. The Park Hopper Option is available for a flat $55 charge, regardless of the length of the ticket (except for one-day passes, which are a $35 upgrade), and allows the ticket to provide admission to all four major theme parks for each day of the ticket. The Water Park Fun & More Option, also available for a flat $55 charge, allows additional admissions to the two water parks, Pleasure Island, DisneyQuest and/or the Wide World of Sports Complex, with the number of admissions depending on the length of the base ticket. The No Expiration Option, available on a sliding scale of $25 (on a 2-day pass) to $225 (on a 10-day pass), is pretty self-explanatory, eliminating the 14-day expiration on the ticket. Annual Passes allow 365 days of admission from first use to the four major theme parks, and the Premium Annual Pass is the equivalent of adding the Water Park Fun & More Option to the standard Annual Pass.

Buying tickets for Walt Disney World is surprisingly complex (though showing up and getting a one-day ticket for just one-park will run $82 plus tax). The following lists lay it out.

 

Schedule of Magic Your Way Ticket Prices
(prices shown do not include 6.5 percent sales tax)
Base Ticket Price (Adult/Child)
1 Day	2 Day	3 Day	4 Day	5 Day	6 Day	7 Day	8 Day	9 Day	10 Day
85/79	168/155	232/214	243/224	251/232	259/240	267/248	275/256	283/264	291/272
Base Ticket with Park Hopper Option
1 Day	2 Day	3 Day	4 Day	5 Day	6 Day	7 Day	8 Day	9 Day	10 Day
120/114	223/210	287/269	298/279	306/287	314/295	322/303	330/311	338/319	346/327
Base Ticket with Water Park Fun & More Option
1 Day	2 Day	3 Day	4 Day	5 Day	6 Day	7 Day	8 Day	9 Day	10 Day
140/134	223/210	287/269	298/279	306/287	314/295	322/303	330/311	338/319	346/327
(+2)	(+2)	(+3)	(+4)	(+5)	(+6)	(+7)	(+8)	(+9)	(+10)
Base Ticket with Park Hopper and Water Park Options
1 Day	2 Day	3 Day	4 Day	5 Day	6 Day	7 Day	8 Day	9 Day	10 Day
175/169	278/265	342/324	353/334	361/342	369/350	377/358	385/366	393/374	401/382
Base Ticket with Both Options and No Expiration
1 Day	2 Day	3 Day	4 Day	5 Day	6 Day	7 Day	8 Day	9 Day	10 Day
N/A	303/290	377/359	428/409	476/457	499/480	537/518	580/561	613/594	626/607

Annual Passes

Annual Pass type	Purchase type	Adult cost	Child cost
Premium AP	New	$649	$598
Premium AP	Renewal	$599	$552
Annual Pass	New	$519	$478
Annual Pass	Renewal	$479	$441
DVC Premium Annual Pass	New	$524	$483
DVC Premium Annual Pass	Renewal	$484	$446
DVC Annual Pass	New	$419	$389
DVC Annual Pass	Renewal	$374	$345
Florida Premium Pass	New	$509	$469
Florida Premium Pass	Renewal	$464	$427
Florida Annual Pass	New	$389	$358
Florida Annual Pass	Renewal	$354	$326
Florida Seasonal Pass	New	$269	$248
Florida Seasonal Pass	Renewal	$241	$222
Florida Weekday Select	New	$179	$165
Florida Weekday Select	Renewal	$164	$151
Florida Epcot After 4	New	$149	$138
Florida Epcot After 4	Renewal	$139	$128

Premier Pass: This pass, equivalent to a Premium Annual Pass at both Disneyland and Walt Disney World, costs $749 per year.

On-Site Ticket Purchase: Ticket booths can be found at the main gates of Animal Kingdom, Epcot, and Disney's Hollywood Studios. The main ticket booths for Magic Kingdom are located at the Transportation & Ticket Center, though tickets can also be purchased at the Guest Relations window to the right of the main entrance gates of the park. You can also purchase park tickets at any of the resort hotels on property.

• Online Ticket Purchase: Tickets can be purchased online directly from Disney. Advance purchase discounts are available for tickets good for four days or longer.
• Other Purchase Locations: Just get to Florida and everybody will be trying to sell you tickets to Walt Disney World, though most of the "Ticket Discount Centers" are fronts for timeshare organizations and purchases will come with hard sells. Many hotels in the area of Walt Disney World also sell park tickets. You can also make your ticket purchases at any Disney Store (including annual passes).

Walt Disney World is located in Lake Buena Vista, Florida, just outside of Kissimmee and about 20 miles southwest of Orlando and Orlando International Airport.

From the airport you'll want to follow the directions to 417 and take that west until you have passed Interstate 4. Once in that area, you'll need to watch for the exit appropriate for your specific destination.

Parking at Walt Disney World is different depending on what you are doing. Parking at Downtown Disney is free. Parking at any of the on-property resorts is free for guests and anybody with appropriate business at the hotel (eating at one of the restaurants, for example). Parking is also free at the two water park, the Wide World of Sports complex and the golf courses. Each of the four theme parks has it own parking, which is free for guests of the on-property resorts and annual passholders but otherwise costs $14 for regular cars, $15 for RVs, and $18 for buses and tractor trailers. (Parking prices last increased in October, 2009.) Except for Magic Kingdom, the theme park parking is right in front of the gates. For Magic Kingdom you'll need to park at the Ticket & Transportation Center and take the monorail or ferry to the park.

Once on property, there is a resort-wide system of free buses. For the most part it is possible to get to every park from every hotel. If nothing else, every location with a bus stop connects to the hub at Downtown Disney from where you can connect to any other location. There is also a ferry that connects Epcot to the hotels in the Epcot area.

 

For additional information on getting around the parks with wheelchairs and ECVs see our Walt Disney World Mobility page.

Each of the four theme parks at Walt Disney World has a different focus and provides unique experiences.

• Disney's Animal Kingdom— As the ads used to say, this is not a zoo, but it does mix a zoo with a theme park.
• Disney's Hollywood Studios— Celebrate the history and wizardry of Hollywood.
• Epcot— One half explores science and the future while the other half presents the cultures of the world.
• Magic Kingdom— Modeled on the original Disneyland, Magic Kingdom is still its own unique destination.

Beyond the theme parks, Walt Disney World has an expansive array of other activities available to keep you entertained.

Downtown Disney— Shop, dine, or see a movie.

Water Parks
Typhoon Lagoon
Blizzard Beach

Miniature Golf
Fantasia Gardens
Winter Summerland

Golf
Lake Buena Vista
The Magnolia
Oak Trail
Osprey Ridge
The Palm

Sports Activites
ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex
Richard Petty Driving Experience
Open Water Activities

The hotel resortson property at Walt Disney World are very much a part of the experience. While some are just basic hotels, others are destinations in themselves and no visit would be complete without taking a walk through the grounds.

• All Star Movies
• All Star Music
• All Star Sports
• Animal Kingdom Lodge
• Animal Kingdom Villas
• Art of Animation— Opening Summer 2012. Reservations not yet available.
• Bay Lake Tower
• Beach Club
• Beach Club Villas
• Boardwalk Inn
• Boardwalk Villas
• Caribbean Beach
• Contemporary
• Coronado Springs
• Dolphin
• Fort Wilderness
• Grand Floridian
• Old Key West
• Polynesian
• Pop Century
• Port Orleans French Quarter
• Port Orleans Riverside
• Saratoga Springs
• Shades of Green
• Swan
• Villas as Wilderness Lodge
• Wilderness Lodge
• Yacht Club

Disney's Animal Kingdom

• Africa
  • Dawa Bar— Full bar with open-air, covered seating.
  • Harambe Fruit Market— Fresh fruits and drinks.
  • Kusafiri Coffee & Bakery— Coffee drinks and pastries.
  • Tamu Tamu Refreshments— Sandwiches, salad and drinks. Small breakfast menu.
  • Tusker House— Donald's Safari Breakfast character meal, buffet lunch and dinner.
• Asia
  • Anandapur Ice Cream— Soft serve ice cream with a view of Mt. Everest.
  • Drinkwallah— Frozen sodas.
  • Royal Anandapur Tea Company— Serves pastries and an amazing selection of teas.
  • Yak & Yeti Local Foods— Chinese dishes.
  • Yak & Yeti Restaurant— A wonderful pan-Asian restaurant in the foothills of the Himalayas.
• Camp Minnie-Mickey
  • Camp Kiosk— Funnel cakes
  • Campfire Treats— Hot dogs, soft-serve ice cream and drinks.
• DinoLand, U.S.A.
  • Dino Diner— Hot dogs and snacks.
  • Dino-Bite Snacks— Hand-scooped ice cream and churros.
  • Restaurantosaurus— Burgers, sandwiches, and salad.
  • Trilo-Bites— Turkey legs and drinks.
• Discovery Island
  • Flame Tree BBQ— BBQ chicken or ribs, and some hefty side options.
  • Pizzafari— Basic pizza options with some interesting sandwiches and salads. Serves breakfast.
  • Safari Coffee— Coffee, espresso, and pastries.
• Rafiki's Planet Watch
• The Oasis
  • Rainforest Café— Chain restaurant dining at the entrance of the park.

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Animation Courtyard & Mickey Avenue
  • Hey Howdy Hey Takeaway— Cart selling popcorn, snacks, and drinks
• Hollywood Boulevard & Echo Lake Area
  • 50's Prime Time Cafe— Enjoy some home cooking, but don't get caught with your elbows on the table.
  • Dinosaur Gertie's— Soft serve ice cream.
  • Hollywood & Vine— A buffet, featuring Disney Junior characters during breakfast and lunch.
  • Min and Bill's Dockside Diner— Stuffed sandwiches, milkshakes, snacks and drinks.
  • Oasis Canteen— The only location for funnel cake in Disney's Hollywood Studios.
  • Peevy's Frozen Concoctions— Frozen sodas and fresh fruits and vegetables.
  • The Hollywood Brown Derby— A recreation of one of the hot spots from Hollywood's golden age.
  • Tower of Terror Coffee— Coffee and pastries.
• Streets of America & Commissary Lane
  • ABC Commissary— A wide range of options at the company cafeteria.
  • Backlot Catering— Fresh fruit and vegetables for a healthy snack.
  • Backlot Express— Burgers, hot dogs, sandwiches and salad with plenty of indoor or covered seating.
  • Herbie's Drive-in— Quick snack location near the stunt show
  • Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano— Wood fired pizzas and Italian classics.
  • Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater— Eat in a classic convertible while watching B-movie trailers at the drive-in.
  • Studio Catering Co.— Pressed sandwiches, salad, and wraps.
  • Toy Story Pizza Planet Arcade— Personal pizzas, though the video games may be a better draw.
• Sunset Boulevard
  • Anaheim Produce— Healthy snacks and drinks.
  • Catalina Eddie's— A quick stop for pizza.
  • Fairfax Fare— Breakfast and barbecue on the Boulevard
  • Hollywood Scoops— Several flavors of ice cream as well as sundaes.
  • Rosie's All-American Café— Hamburgers and chicken strips.
  • Starring Rolls Cafe— Coffee and a good selection of baked items.
  • Toluca Legs Turkey Company— Turkey legs and drinks.

Epcot

• Future World
  • Coral Reef Restaurant— Fine seafood and every table has a clear view of the aquarium.
  • Electric Umbrella Restaurant— Counter service fast food, all three meals served.
  • Fountain View— Coffee or ice cream with a view of the fountain.
  • Sunshine Season Food Fair— Healthy options inspired by the food produced inside The Land's greenhouses.
  • The Garden Grill Restaurant— Chip and Dale character meal with views of the greenhouses of The Land.
• World Showcase
  • Refreshment Outpost— Hot dogs and ice cream between China and Germany.
  • Refreshment Port— A limited selection of Latin-theme menu items.
• World Showcase - American Adventure
  • Fife and Drum Tavern— Turkey legs and light snacks.
  • Funnel Cake Kiosk— Fried batter with sweet toppings - American fair food.
  • Liberty Inn— Fast food burgers and sandwiches.
• World Showcase - Canada
  • Le Cellier Steakhouse— An old-fashioned steakhouse, featuring Canadian-farmed beef.
• World Showcase - China
  • Joy of Tea— A variety of teas, tea-based adult beverages and light snacks.
  • Lotus Blossom Cafe— Chinese fast food with some interesting desserts.
  • Nine Dragons Restaurant— A sampling of the many cuisines of China.
• World Showcase - France
  • Bistro de Paris— A traditional, and formal, French restauarant.
  • Boulangerie Patisserie— A broad selection of pastries and desserts, plus some snack items.
  • Crepes des Chefs de France— French crepes and cold drinks.
  • Les Chefs de France— A varied menu of traditional French dishes.
  • Les Vins des Chefs de France— A variety of wines and other alcoholic beverages.
• World Showcase - Germany
  • Biergarten Restaurant— A traditional Oktoberfest buffet, with communal seating.
  • Sommerfest— A limited selection of German sausage, desserts, and beer.
• World Showcase - Italy
  • Tutto Italia— Cuisine from the length of Italy.
  • Tutto Italia Kiosk— Coffee and alcoholic beverages with an Italian flair.
  • Via Napoli— The newest Disney/The Patina Group restaurant, Via Napoli is located at the rear of Epcot's Italy pavilion.
• World Showcase - Japan
  • Kabuki Cafe— Kakigori (Japanese shave ice), sushi and other snacks, along with beverages.
  • Katsura Grill— Several interesting Japanese dishes for those in more of a hurry.
  • Teppan Edo— Watch your chef put on a show while preparing your food at the table.
  • Tokyo Dining— Tempura and other classic Japanese dishes.
• World Showcase - Mexico
  • La Cantina de San Angel— Counter service Mexican food with a frozen margarita bar.
  • La Cava del Tequila— Sample fine tequilas in this small bar and enjoy the tapas menu.
  • La Hacienda de San Angel— Hacienda-style Mexican food on the waterfront.
  • Margarita Stand— Frozen margaritas
  • San Angel Inn— Mexican food next to the Mayan ruins.
• World Showcase - Morocco
  • Morocco Refreshment Cart— Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages, as well as pastries.
  • Restaurant Marrakesh— Traditional Moroccan cuisine in an opulent environment with entertainment.
  • Tangierine Cafe— Incredible sandwiches, with a great coffee bar and desserts.
• World Showcase - Norway
  • Akershus Royal Banquet Hall— Princess dining with the tastes of Norway.
  • Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe— Norwegian desserts and coffe drinks.
• World Showcase - United Kingdom
  • Rose & Crown Pub— Stop in for a full meal or just a pint at the bar.
  • Yorkshire County Fish Shop— A quick stop for classic beer-battered fish and chips.

Magic Kingdom

• Adventureland
  • Aloha Isle— Walt Disney World's version of Dole Whip and floats.
  • Sunshine Tree Terrace— Lunch entrees, soft-serve ice cream and citrus swirl.
  • Tortuga Tavern— Counter service Mexican dishes.
• Fantasyland
  • Cheshire Café— Hot coffee drinks or frozen slushy drinks.
  • Cinderella's Royal Table— Princess character meal inside the castle
  • Storybook Treats Ice Cream— Soft serve ice cream in just about any form it's found.
  • The Friar's Nook— Light meals, snacks and drinks
  • The Pinocchio Village Haus— Quick serve Italian fare, including pizzas and salads.
• Frontierland
  • Golden Oak Outpost— A quick stop for food on-the-go at the backside of Frontierland.
  • Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Café— Burgers and salads in this old west diner.
  • Westward Ho Refreshments— Corn dogs, chips and drinks.
• Liberty Square
  • Columbia Harbour House— Even if you don't stop by for some chowder or fish and chips, check out the extensive decorations and historic documents.
  • Liberty Square Market— Snacks and hot items, including hot dogs and baked potatoes.
  • Liberty Tree Tavern— New England cuisine, served a la carte at lunchtime and family style for dinner.
  • Sleepy Hollow Refreshments— Waffles and funnel cakes
• Main Street, U.S.A.
  • Casey's Corner— Hot dogs and other stadium food are served at this baseball-themed location.
  • Main Street Bakery— A selection of pastries, sandwiches, and desserts.
  • Plaza Ice Cream Parlor— A selection of ice cream desserts.
  • The Crystal Palace— Winnie the Pooh and friends join you for these buffets.
  • The Plaza Restaurant— Burgers, sandwiches, and a full ice cream parlor.
  • Tony's Town Square— Italian cuisine within moments of entering the park.
• Mickey's Toontown Fair
• Tomorrowland
  • Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies— Ice cream and smoothies.
  • Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe— Plenty of choices and some "live" entertainment.
  • The Lunching Pad at Rockettower Plaza— Gourmet hot dogs and beverages.
  • Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant— Counter-service food between Tomorrowland and Main Street.

All Star Movies

• • The only dining at All Star Movies is the World Premier Food Court, which is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. There are no full service restaurants at any of the All Star resorts.

All Star Music

• • The only dining at All Star Movies is the Intermission Food Court, which is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (a light snacks section is open until midnight). There are no full service restaurants at any of the All Star resorts.

All Star Sports

• • The only dining at All Star Movies is the End Zone Food Court, which is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. (a light snacks section is open until midnight). There are no full service restaurants at any of the All Star resorts.

Animal Kingdom Lodge

• Boma— Located in Jambo House, African-inspired cuisine served in a buffet style that allows sampling. Selections change daily on a weekly cycle and the soups are particularly noteworthy.
• Jiko: The Cooking Place— A table service restaurant in Jambo House with that serves African-fusion cuisine. This restaurant also has an extensive wine list.
• • Other dining — Mara is the resorts self-service fast food counter with decent sandwich, salad, and burger options. Uzima Springs is a poolside bar that also offers some light snacks. Victoria Falls Lounge is a bar located on the mezzanine above Boma and Jiko.

Animal Kingdom Villas

• Sanaa— Table service dining at the Kidani Village annex serves lunch and dinner, featuring flavors of the historical spice route of the 1400s through Africa, India, China and Europe.
• • Other dining — Mara is the resorts self-service fast food counter with decent sandwich, salad, and burger options. Uzima Springs is a poolside bar that also offers some light snacks. Victoria Falls Lounge is a bar located on the mezzanine above Boma and Jiko.

Art of Animation

Bay Lake Tower

• • Other dining — At Bay Lake Tower, Cove Bar provides light food and a full bar for guests enjoying the Bay Cove Pool. Up on the top floor of the tower, exclusively for Disney Vacation Club members (or guests of such) is the Top of the World Lounge, a full service bar with an observation lounge providing the best view of the Magic Kingdom and fireworks shows. Quick food options in the Contemporary Tower include Contempo Cafe, a late night quick food option with standard grill foods available until midnight, and Contemporary Grounds with all the normal coffee drink options.

Beach Club

• Beaches and Cream— A turn-of-the-century soda fountain with all the ice cream and grilled goodness that implies.
• Cape May Cafe— Goofy and friends host a character breakfast buffet in the morning. Dinner is a seafood buffet.
• • Other dining — Beach Club Marketplace offers light self-service fast food options for resort guests. Hurricane Hanna's is a poolside bar and also has grilled items. There are two other lounges in the resort, Rip Tide and Martha's Vineyard, where adults can get the beverage of their choice. The dining options of the Yacht Club resort, Boardwalk resort, as well as Epcot's World Showcase are easily accessible on foot.

Beach Club Villas

• • Other dining — Beach Club Marketplace offers light self-service fast food options for resort guests. Hurricane Hanna's is a poolside bar and also has grilled items. There are two other lounges in the resort, Rip Tide and Martha's Vineyard, where adults can get the beverage of their choice. The dining options of the Yacht Club resort, Boardwalk resort, as well as Epcot's World Showcase are easily accessible on foot.

Boardwalk Inn

• Big River Grille and Brewing Works— Typical brewhouse options and a selection of beers.
• Boardwalk Bakery— In addition to pastries and desserts, a selection of sandwiches are also available.
• ESPN Club— An ESPN theme restaurant. Standard sports bar fair with countless televisions and occasionally something is taped there for ESPN.
• Flying Fish Cafe— A quality seafood dining restaurant.
• Kouzzina by Cat Cora— Fine Greek dining with a menu designed by "Iron Chef" Cat Cora.
• • Other dining — The boardwalk has several small snack carts. Seashore Sweets serves soft-serve and regular ice creams. The dining options at Beach Club resort, Yacht Club resort, as well as Epcot's World Showcase are also easily accessed on foot.

Boardwalk Villas

• • Other dining — The boardwalk has several small snack carts. Seashore Sweets serves soft-serve and regular ice creams. The dining options at Beach Club resort, Yacht Club resort, as well as Epcot's World Showcase are also easily accessed on foot.

Caribbean Beach

• Shutters at Old Port Royale— American cuisine with hints of the Caribbean.
• • Other dining — The Old Port Royale Food Court has several stations with a variety of options and is open 6:00 a.m. to midnight. None of the pools have poolside bars.

Contemporary

• Chef Mickey's— A very popular character breakfast buffet is a character dining location for dinner.
• The California Grill— California fusion cuisine in a fine-dining environment. Time it right and get a great view of fireworks at Magic Kingdom.
• The Wave— Casual American dining in an classy environment.
• • Other dining — Contempo Cafe is a late night quick food option with standard grill foods available until midnight. Contemporary Grounds offers all the normal coffee drink options. The poolside Sand Bar serves sandwiches and ice cream in addition to alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages.

Coronado Springs

• Maya Grill— The breakfast and lunch buffets are standard. Some traditional Mexican items are on the dinner menu but there are plenty of options.
• Pepper Market— Essentially a fancy food court with several individual stations; gather your food, getting stamps as you do so and pay for your entire party when done eating.
• • Other dining — Cafe Rix in the El Centro building offers take-out items for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Rix is a 5000 sq. ft. nightclub/lounge open in the evenings and regularly featuring life entertainment. Out at the Dig Site pool is Siesta's Pool Bar and Grill where fast food options are available in addition to bar drinks.

Dolphin

• Dolphin Fountain and Snack Shop— A '50s diner with the ice cream and burgers you'd expect. The waitstaff has been known to break into song.
• Fresh Mediterranean Market— Breakfast and lunch buffet where each item is made fresh to order.
• Picabu Buffeteria— A large multi-station cafeteria with a vast selection. The attached convenience store is open 24 hours.
• Shula's Steak House— An elegant steakhouse, part of the chain started by NFL football coach Don Shula.
• Todd English's bluezoo Restaurant— High-end seafood from chef Todd English.
• • Other dining — The Cabana Bar and Grill near the swimming pool serves burgers, sandwiches, and salads in addition to beverages.

Fort Wilderness

• Mickey's Backyard BBQ— An all-you-can-eat picnic BBQ featuring live music, line dancing, and occasionally Disney characters.
• The Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue— Very popular dinner theater combining all you can eat country vittles with country-western entertainment including comedians, singing, and dancing.
• Trail's End Restaurant— Serving home cooking as a buffet for breakfast and dinner and a table service restaurant for lunch.
• • Other dining — Like take-out options such as pizzas or quesadillas are available at Crockett's Tavern.

Grand Floridian

• 1900 Park Fare— Buffet character dining featuring Mary Poppins at breakfast and Cinderella characters at dinner.
• Citricos— High end dining with a Mediterranean flair.
• Grand Floridian Cafe— A more relaxed table-dining restaurant, and the only one serving all three meals.
• Narcoossee's— Seafood in an open-air environment, with a great view of the Magic Kingdom fireworks if you get lucky with a reservation.
• Victoria & Alberts— Ultra-posh (and equally expensive) full service dining. The only restaurant at Walt Disney World with a strict dress code, and children under 10 are not allowed.
• • Other dining — Gasparilla Grill is open 24 hours with self-serve takeout items. High tea is served in the Garden View Lounge every afternoon; reservations recommended.

Old Key West

• Olivia's Cafe— All three meals are served at Old Key West's only full service restaurant. A variety of options though things tilt towards seafood.
• • Other dining — Good's Food to Go has standard fast food options as well as ice cream.

Polynesian

• 'Ohana— While this is an all-you-can-eat restaurant it is not a buffet. Friendly staffers bring appetizers and a selection of spit-grilled meats for you. During the meal entertainment keeps the kids occupied. Breakfast is a character meal with Mickey, Goofy, Chip, and Dale.
• Kona Cafe— Home of the famous Tonga Toast (banana stuffed sourdough french toast) this diner serves all three meals.
• Spirit of Aloha Polynesian Luau— A luau meal in an outdoor theater.
• • Other dining — Captain Cook's Snack Company provides hot take-out food and other basic snacks for resort guests. For adults seeking to slake their thirst, there is the Tambu Lounge next to 'Ohana or the Barefoot Pool Bar in the swimming area.

Pop Century

• • Everything Pop is the resort's food court and has five stations open 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Classic Concoctions has quick snacks and the Petals Pool Bar has some snacks as well as drinks next to the Hippy Dippy Pool.

Port Orleans French Quarter

• • Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory is the resort's food court, open from 6:00 a.m. to midnight, though some sections close earlier. There are no other dining locations at the resort, though a full service restaurant is available at Port Orleans Riverside.

Port Orleans Riverside

• Boatwright's Dining Hall— American food with mild bayou touches in an old boathouse environment.
• • Other dining — Riverside Mill is the resorts food court and is well themed as a cotton mill; it is open 6 a.m. to midnight.

Saratoga Springs

• Turf Club Bar & Grill— A small basic selection of meat and seafood dishes.
• • Other dining — Artist's Palette is a quick service eating location, focusing on sandwiches and salads during the day and basic breakfast items for breakfast. Additional dining options are available across the lake at Downtown Disney, a 10-15 minute walk.

Shades of Green

• Evergreens— A typical sportsbar with the emphasis on historical memorabilia rather than contemporary. Sandwiches, pizzas, and salads are served along with standard bar appetizers.
• Garden Galley— A dinner buffet is available and changes daily on a weekly cycle. A regular menu is also available with the standard variety of an American food restaurant.
• Magino's— Fine Italian cuisine in a casual dining environment.

Swan

• Garden Grove Cafe— Pluto and Goofy host a character breakfast on weekend. General breakfast and lunch items are served during the rest of the week.
• Il Mulino New York Trattoria— Classic Italian cuisine.
• Kimonos— Sushi and assorted Japanese appetizers.
• Palio's— Italian cuisine in a swanky setting.
• • Other dining — Splash Grill is near the pool and provides convenient drinks and standard grilled items. The restaurants of the Dolphin Hotel are a convenient walk away as well.

Villas as Wilderness Lodge

• • Please see the dining section of our Wilderness Lodge page for dining options, which are shared by both resorts.

Wilderness Lodge

• Artist Point— This fine dining location is dinner only, and serves dishes from the Pacific Northwest with an extensive wine list that also features products of the region.
• Whispering Canyon— Laid-back dining with an emphasis on meat and quantity. The staff keeps things interesting with activities for kids and giving other guests a hard time, all in good fun of course.
• • Other dining — Territory Lounge serves drinks and light appetizers. Roaring Fork Snacks is a quick-service counter open until midnight and home of the resorts refillable mugs.

Yacht Club

• Captain's Grille— Breakfast offers the option of a small buffet or ordering standard breakfast items from the menu. Lunch and dinner tend towards seafood and chicken in the sailing-themed environment.
• Yachtsman Steakhouse— Exactly what you'd expect from a nice steakhouse with just enough other options to ensure the whole family can find something to eat.
• • Other dining — The Ale Compass Lounge and The Crew Cup are lounges that serve drinks and light appetizers. The dining options at the Beach Club and Boardwalk resorts as well as Epcot's World Showcase are within easy walking distance.

Regularly scheduled special events across the Walt Disney World Resort.

• Resort Wide Events
  • Disney's Princess Half Marathon— Disney's East Coast race targeted at women, occurring in February each year.
  • Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend— Half marathon on Saturday, and full marathon on Sunday of the second weekend in January.

• Disney's Animal Kingdom Events
• Disney's Hollywood Studios Events
  • Osborne Family Spectacle of Dancing Lights— A complete Christmas lights makeover for the Streets of America backlot. (November - December)
• Epcot Events
  • Candlelight Processional— Hear the Christmas story with music, a choir, and a celebrity narrator. (December)
  • Epcot International Flower & Garden Festival— The amazing Disney World gardeners pull out all the stops showcasing horticultural skill and techniques. (March - May)
  • Epcot International Food & Wine Festival— Sample dishes and wines from around the world. (October - November)
• Magic Kingdom Events
  • Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party— A night of trick-or-treating at the Magic Kingdom. (September - October)
  • Mickey's Very Merry Christmas Party— Celebrate Christmas at the Magic Kingdom in this after hours party. (November - December)
  • Night of Joy— A two-night Christian music festival. (September)

Disney offers the following tours giving detailed or behind-the-scenes looks at their parks.

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• The History of the World — Mark Goldhaber's continuing series detailing the history of Walt Disney World. Part 1, Part 2, Part 3, Part 4, Part 5, Part 6, Part 7, Part 8, Part 9.