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Disney World dining: Disney Springs, the parks and character meals

Disney World has hundreds of places to eat. Here is where to focus, from Disney Springs to character breakfasts, plus how reservations work.

Updated October 2026

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How Disney dining reservations work

  • Book 60 days out for table-service and character meals. Disney resort guests can book for their whole stay at once.
  • Use mobile ordering in the My Disney Experience app for quick-service meals and skip the line.
  • Disney Springs needs no park ticket. It is free to enter and park, so it is a good option on non-park days.
  • Character meals are the easiest way to meet characters without waiting in line.

Disney Springs: the best restaurants

The Boathouse

The Landing · Seafood and steaks

Waterfront dining with vintage amphicar rides.

Raglan Road Irish Pub

The Landing · Irish

Irish pub food, live music and Irish dancers most nights.

Chef Art Smith's Homecomin'

The Landing · Southern

Fried chicken, shrimp and grits, and moonshine cocktails from Oprah's former chef.

Morimoto Asia

The Landing · Pan-Asian

Iron Chef Masaharu Morimoto's restaurant, known for Peking duck and dim sum.

Jaleo

West Side · Spanish tapas

Jose Andres' tapas and paella.

Gideon's Bakehouse

East Side · Bakery

Half-pound cookies. Expect a virtual queue on busy days.

Earl of Sandwich

Marketplace · Quick service

Hot sandwiches at good value. An easy family lunch.

Rainforest Cafe and T-REX

Marketplace · Themed family dining

Animatronic animals and dinosaurs. Kids love them.

In the parks: table-service highlights

Be Our Guest Restaurant

Magic Kingdom · French-inspired

Dine inside the Beast's castle.

Cinderella's Royal Table

Magic Kingdom · Character dining

Meals with princesses inside Cinderella Castle.

Space 220

EPCOT · Contemporary

A dining room that looks out on Earth from a space station.

Le Cellier Steakhouse

EPCOT, Canada pavilion · Steakhouse

Filet mignon and cheddar cheese soup.

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

Disney's Hollywood Studios · American

Eat in a classic car under a starry sky, watching B-movie clips.

Tiffins

Animal Kingdom · Global

Animal Kingdom's signature restaurant, inspired by travels around the world.

Signature resort dining

Victoria & Albert's

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort · Fine dining

Disney's most formal restaurant and a MICHELIN-starred tasting menu. Adults only.

California Grill

Disney's Contemporary Resort · Contemporary

Top-floor views of the Magic Kingdom fireworks.

'Ohana

Disney's Polynesian Village Resort · Family-style

All-you-can-eat skewers and a famous bread pudding.

Chef Mickey's

Disney's Contemporary Resort · Character buffet

Mickey and friends at breakfast and dinner.

Restaurants open, close, move and change hours often. Check the restaurant's own website or call before you go. No restaurant paid to be listed.

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Frequently asked questions

How far ahead can you book Disney World dining?

60 days ahead. Guests at Disney resort hotels can book 60 days before check-in for the length of their stay (up to 10 days).

Do you need a park ticket to eat at Disney Springs?

No. Disney Springs is a free shopping and dining district with free parking.