Orlando Dining & Drinking
Find the perfect restaurant, bar, or lounge for your vacation.
On-Site Dining Guide
Everything you need to know about resort dining.
Since opening in 1971, Walt Disney World has become as much of a culinary destination as it is a theme park resort. With over 200 dining locations across four theme parks, two water parks, Disney Springs, and its many resorts, guests can choose from quick snacks to award-winning fine dining.
Dining Styles at Disney
Quick-Service (Counter Service): Fast, casual meals where you order at a counter or via mobile ordering. Menus range from burgers and pizza to creative, themed offerings like Ronto Wraps in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge.
Table-Service: Full-service restaurants offering a more relaxed pace, ideal for breaks from park touring. These include themed experiences like Jungle Navigation Co. LTD Skipper Canteen and upscale venues like Le Cellier Steakhouse in EPCOT.
Character Dining: Meals where Disney characters visit your table for photos and autographs. Popular with families, these are available in parks and resorts (e.g., Chef Mickey’s, ‘Ohana Breakfast).
Signature Dining: Disney’s highest-tier dining, offering gourmet menus and refined atmospheres (e.g., Victoria & Albert’s, California Grill).
Specialty & Seasonal Events: EPCOT’s festivals — International Food & Wine Festival, Flower & Garden Festival, Festival of the Holidays, Festival of the Arts — add pop-up kitchens serving unique small plates and beverages.
Disney Dining Plans
Returning in 2024, the Disney Dining Plan allows guests to pre-pay for a set number of meals and snacks per night of stay at a Disney Resort hotel.
Best Practice
Book popular table-service restaurants 60 days in advance (Disney Resort guests can book for their entire trip starting 60 days before check-in).
Mobile ordering through the My Disney Experience app is essential for quick-service efficiency.
Insider Tips
Eat at off-peak times (before 11:30 a.m. or after 2:00 p.m.) to avoid long waits.
For fireworks dining views, book California Grill, ‘Ohana, or Rose & Crown.
Resort dining is often less crowded than park dining and doesn’t require park admission.
Keep an eye out for limited-time treats tied to seasonal events or movie releases — Disney regularly updates menus with themed snacks.