food IS a theme park
Magic Kingdom is packed with places to eat, but not all restaurants are created equal.
Magic Kingdom
If you’re looking for a sit-down meal at Disney World’s most iconic park, you’ve got options—but which one is actually worth your time and money? Today, we’re ranking the top five sit-down restaurants at Magic Kingdom in reverse order, counting down to the best of the best.
We’ve said it before and we’ll say it again: not all Disney World restaurants are created equally. Some are worth singing about from the rooftops, while others are more of a one-and-done.
Planet Hollywood
This brings us to Planet Hollywood at Disney Springs — a restaurant we find generally so upsetting, that even the Terminator himself couldn’t save it (okay, that might be dramatic — but you get it). While there are some redeemable dishes on the menu at this spot, the most recent meal we tried certainly wasn’t one of them.
Disney World doesn’t have to break the bank!
Cinderella Castle
There are tons of money-saving tips, hotel discounts, and more that can help you budget the best way! While a budget is important, sometimes it can feel like you’re missing out on certain aspects of the magic. We’re here to prove that isn’t true by breaking down the cheapest sit-down dinner you can get in Magic Kingdom!
We’ve been professionally eating Disney World food for over 15 years now, but even still, every once in a while we discover a snack that we wish we had known about sooner.
The Edison
And that, Dear Reader, brings us to where we are today. We stopped by an underrated restaurant at Disney Springs to grab a bite to eat the other day and we certainly won’t be forgetting this meal anytime soon. Come with us to The Edison to try a grilled cheese that’s bigger than a small pomeranian!
Disney World has hundreds of different restaurants spread out over the entire resort, which can feel a little overwhelming when you’re trying to plan your trip, but that’s why we’re here!
‘Ohana
Here at DFB, it’s our job to try all of Disney World’s restaurants to tell you what’s worth your hard-earned money, and what you may want to stay away from to avoid disappointment. We don’t just go to every restaurant once though — we visit regularly to keep you updated! Disney World is always changing, and that means restaurants are, too. ‘Ohana has long been a favorite of ours, but recently we’ve been less impressed with our meals there, and so have our readers. Before you book your upcoming dinner reservation here, these are four things you really need to know. [Read more…]
When it comes to Disney World, the magic extends far beyond the rides and parades. It’s a foodie paradise too!
Yak and Yeti full spread!
From fine dining to creative quick-service spots, there’s no shortage of drool-worthy dishes to try. Whether you’re a first-timer or a seasoned Disney-goer, these standout bites from across the parks and resorts will have you craving more. Now, we’ve scoured Disney World’s 2025 menus and handpicked our absolute favorites, so grab a snack (you’re gonna get hungry reading this), and let’s dive into the tastiest dishes at the most magical place on Earth!
Let’s go dining at Disneyland!
Naples Ristorante
The Disneyland Resort is known to have some really amazing dining options and the Downtown Disney District is home to several. One of our favorites, Naples Ristorante E Bar, recently changed up its menu so we headed over to try out some new offerings and see if this location is still worth visiting!
There’s one decision that you have to make when you’re planning a trip to Disney World that is above all the rest — where you’re going to eat?
The Cake Bake Shop
And with over 200 spots to choose from, let’s just say you’ve got your work cut out for you. But let’s say that for one of your meals, you’re wanting to go all in and splurge on getting a bucket-list-worthy meal. Well, we’re here to help you with the decision, specifically, to help you decide which one is worth the splurge and which you might want to skip.
If you’re heading to Disney World soon, you might want to apologize to your wallet beforehand.
Boatwright’s Dining Hall
Planning a trip to Disney World is tricky enough before even factoring in cost. We’re no strangers to Disney World price increases, as we’ve seen things like ticket prices and Lightning Lane costs get more expensive this year. Unfortunately, the blows aren’t slowing down as Disney World has increased food costs across their resorts.
Character dining is a big draw for many families in Disney World.
Grumpy at Storybook Dining
While it’s more expensive than many other table service restaurants in Disney World (but not all!), the meet-and-greet opportunities you get with some of your favorite Disney characters make the cost worth it for many. However, we’re sorry to say that price increases have struck again in the parks, and several character dining experiences have increased around Disney World.
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