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Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. A longtime resident of Conch Flats, Olivia welcomes diners with island-inspired dishes. This nautical-themed eatery has the friendly, familiar feel of a neighborhood institution and is a favorite of many Walt Disney World guests. Located at Disney’s Old Key West Resort, this quaint cafe offers a wonderfully relaxed dining experience away from the hustle and bustle of the parks. You might be asking yourself, “Who is Olivia?” Olivia Farnsworth lived in a small cottage along Turtle Krawl, upwind of the strip. Almost daily, she would invite curious passersby who smelled her cooking to come on in and pull up a chair. People loved her vibrant flavors and earthy personality, and before long, she found herself setting more tables. Eventually, Olivia opened the doors to her cafe, which has been a haven for locals ...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. If you need a few moments to step away from the hustle and bustle of the Disney fun, look no further than Enzo’s Hideaway. Tucked underneath Disney Springs, Enzo’s transports you to a 1920s speakeasy. It boasts of tantalizing, barrel-aged cocktails and the largest collection of rums and scotches of any restaurant at Disney Springs. But adult beverages are not the only thing Enzo’s has to offer; the menu is top notch. Diners can choose from imported meats and cheeses, Italian-inspired entrees, and let’s not forget the dessert. For the kids (or kids at heart), spaghetti and meatballs, cheese pizza, or penne and butter will satisfy even the biggest of appetites. Getting to Enzo’s is easy; simply hop on Disney Transportation to Disney Springs! If you have a vehicle while in the Orlando area, you can park for ...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Whispering Canyon Cafe is a unique/themed dining option located inside Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. Here you will find hearty Western fare with all-you-care-to-enjoy skillets and a few shenanigans! Be sure to bring your appetite and a sense of humor!  Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are all served at Whispering Canyon and advance reservations are strongly recommended. No need for a theme park ticket or reservation, however, as this dining location is not inside a park.  Breakfast begins at 7:30am for early risers and goes to 11:25am. Lunch begins at 11:30am and is offered until 2:00pm. Dinner is served beginning at 5:00pm and the fun ends at 10:00pm.  Breakfast, lunch, and dinner pricing ranges from $15 - $59.99 per person.  A meal at the Whispering Canyon Cafe would be one table service cr...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Located at Disney’s Yacht Club Resort, Ale and Compass is a comfortable place to relax and re-fuel before or after a day of adventure in the parks! At this casual dining, coastal-inspired restaurant you can enjoy New England comfort food and classic seafood dishes. As Ale and Compass is located at a Disney resort, no park ticket or park reservation is needed to enjoy this dining location. However, advance reservations are strongly recommended. At the time of this writing, you may make reservations up to 60 days in advance. Breakfast is typically served 7:30- 11:00 AM, lunch is served 11:45 AM-2:00 PM, and dinner is served 5-10 PM. On special occasions such as Easter and Mother’s Day, a brunch is also served.  Breakfast and dinner are moderately priced at $15-$34.99 per adult. A special occasion brunc...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Yak and Yeti is an excellent dining experience located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park. Guests will discover delicious pan-Asian cuisine at a quaint village home that’s been transformed into a restaurant. At the base of Expedition Everes t, you’ll find this table-service eatery serving delicious dishes from various regions across Asia. Decorated with the proprietor’s collection of Southeast Asian artifacts, this eclectic eatery offers a good sized menu for a theme park dining location. Small plates, including pork pot stickers, shareable items, soups, and salads are a great way to start off your dining experience. A variety of noodle dishes are offered, as are specialties that include miso salmon and coconut shrimp. Hot from the wok, you can try honey chicken, Korean beef, or sweet & sour chicke...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Our family loves enjoying a meal at Rainforest Cafe at Disney’s Animal Kingdom mainly for the rainforest themed environment, but also because their large menu has a wide range of options so we can all find something to enjoy. Located near the main entrance of Animal Kingdom, the Rainforest Cafe does not require a park ticket. However, because of their location at the entrance of Animal Kingdom, you would need to pay for theme park parking if you are driving to the restaurant. Transportation to Rainforest Cafe is available via bus from Disney resort. The Rainforest Cafe takes you on a journey into the jungle filled with animated animals to enjoy your meal. Anyone with kids that love animals or jungles will likely love the over the top theming in this restaurant. There are animated singing birds, elephants,...

Updated 6/16/22 For the most up-to-date information about the phased reopening of the Walt Disney World Resort, please visit the   Walt Disney World Know Before You Go Guide. Pizzafari is a counter service restaurant found in Discovery Island at Disney’s Animal Kingdom. It’s located on the corner between the path to Pandora and the path to Africa. And judging by the name you can probably guess what the menu largely consists of. That’s right…PIZZA! Pizzafari is a large restaurant with several themed rooms and outdoor eating areas immediately outside some of the rooms. These themed rooms include: the Home Room, Nocturnal Room, Upside Down Room, Camouflage Room, Four Seasons Room, and the Bug Room. The rooms are very spacious, bright and colorful with large murals on the walls consisting of fun animal theming. During the day it is a quick service restaurant open for lunch from 10:30 AM to 4:15 PM. As of the writing of this post, Pizzafari is currently open for lunch but Pizzafari...