Magic Kingdom Guide: Through the Eyes of a Life Long Fan
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Your guides to the ins and outs of Epcot.
These quick service choices offer something much more adventurous than your typical theme park food.
Even a movie star might appreciate these quick and delicious choices.
Stop by these spots for a quick and delicious lunch with the family.
You're going to get on your family's safari. Here's where you can grab quick and tasty lunch.
Sample the flavors of the world with small, quick delicacies.
It's being hailed as the best new theme park in decades.
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Read about rides, restaurants and secrets at this all-ages theme park.
This guide takes you backstage into the glitz and glamor of this Disney park.
Step inside a world of wild animals, vast savannahs, and dense jungles.
See amazing sea life and escape the crowds of the other parks.
Orlando is the center of factory-direct merchandise for top brands.
Home to dozens of shops, restaurants, Cirque du Soleil, and more, it's a nice way to spend an afternoon or evening. You get a taste of Disney without the price of park admission.
It's like stepping inside a storybook from your childhood. You enter a land of fairy tales, pirates, astronauts, and cowboys. This is Disney World's flagship park.
Tour 11 countries through their culture and food, as you walk around a lagoon. Then, see the triumphs of human technology and the wonders of the natural world.
Sit outside at long tables for authentic German sausage and a stein, filled to the brim with crisp German beer.
Caramel treats of every kind imaginable line the glass displays of this German bakery and candy store.
This storybook dining hall resembles the inside of a medieval castle. Five different princesses, and the delightful Mary Poppins come by to meet the little ones.
Try to snag a seat near the large glass windows and you can watch people boarding It's a Small World. This charming restaurant serves flatbreads, sandwiches, and salads.
It's all about BBQ chicken and pork here. With indoor and outdoor seating, this Hollywood Studios restaurant is also a great spot to get giant turkey legs.
You'd expect to find a bakery this good on the streets of Paris. Their open faced sandwiches and pesto chicken are also quite satisfying.
Docked on the manmade Echo Lake, you're in the center of everything. They're known for their mac 'n cheese, pulled pork, and Buffalo chicken.
Try the decadent fried fish sandwich and lobster roll, or the healthy grilled salmon with couscous and steamed broccoli.
The best place to cool down and recharge in Epcot. Grab a sushi snack, or a beer, sake, or plum wine, and the legendary Kakigori shave ice.
A place for health conscious Hollywood types, they serve salads with salmon, couscous, quinoa, and arugula. They also have hot dogs and burgers just in case.
You'll find all the usual burgers, fries, and chicken strips, but the gem here is the Cantaloupe and Cucumber Salad, maybe one of the best things on a hot day.
Wraps and sandwiches, including their famous Brisket Sandwich and Spicy Chipotle Chicken Sandwich, is what you might imagine actors would nosh on between scenes.
People line up here for breakfast in Hollywood Studios. They've got pastries, bagels, and fruit in the morning, and sandwiches and sushi for lunch.
This isn't your county fair's funnel cake, it's a high-class funnel cake experience. If you go for funnel cake anywhere at Disney World, come here.
They have your regular burger and fries, but the real star of the show here is their perfectly cooked rotisserie chicken and healthy Greek salad.
Probably the best sandwich in Magic Kingdom, this restaurant serves hand-carved pork, turkey, and brisket that's been slow-roasted for hours.
Out in Adventureland, this is the spot to go when you need a simple, yet satisfying burrito, taco, or quesadilla.
This Magic Kingdom restaurant specializes in waffle fries. They've got BBQ Pork Waffle Fries, BLT Waffle Fries, and even Tex-Mex Waffle Fries.
You might not think that the Ham, Prosciutto, and Cheese Waffle Sandwich would be good. But it is! They also have classic chicken and waffles and plenty of sweet choices too.
Kids will love the concept of the breakfast pizza, which comes topped with eggs, bacon, and cheese. Open for lunch and dinner too, it's pizza any time!
With a variety of different Asian cuisine, this Animal Kingdom Restaurant serves many types of rice and noodle bowls.
You'll get stares of longing as you walk around with one of these family-sized cinnamon rolls.
Their tacos are actually pretty darn good, and you can't beat the lakeside view in the shade.
The winners here are the pretzels drizzled in icing and some seriously tasty Norwegian pastries. Their smoked salmon sandwich is quite delicious too.
This is your spot for sesame chicken, spring rolls, and other sweet and sour comforts. On cold winter days, the Beef Noodle Soup really hits the spot.
Stop for lunch or dinner on their gorgeous lakeside patio and admire the reflection of skyscrapers on the water.
It's a hipster's sports bar with creative burgers, big screen TVs, and an eclectic mix of graffiti art.
Artists paint, musicians play, and you eat, very well that is, at this Florida-inspired, tapas restaurant.
Chicago-style deep dish is a great way to satisfy your hunger after a day at the parks.
Chicago-style deep dish is a great way to satisfy your hunger after a day at the parks.
Pancakes are the size of your dinner plate, which makes it easy for more than one kid to split an order. You can even grab breakfast to-go on your way to the parks.
Gather for great food, local art vendors, and family activities in this quaint historic town near Orlando.
You can buy crafts by local artisans and fresh produce in a shaded grove by Lake Eola.
Head south to downtown Kissimmee for their summer farmers market, held every Tuesday.
Come for breakfast, pastries, and unusual ice cream flavors.
Enjoy a delicious Hawaiian banquet with storytelling at dinner time and character brunches with Stitch.
Fireworks light up Cinderella's Castle, while you finish off the night with a dessert party over the lake in Tomorrowland.
Thought Astro Pops were as good as it gets? Think again. These handcrafted popsicles come in fruity, creamy, and boozy varieties.
With homemade guac and gooey quesadillas, it's a delicious Mexican grill that the whole family will love.
They're known for their wood-fired preparations of fish from rainbow trout to Chilean sea bass. This is a fish lover's happy place.
For something a little adventurous, but equally accessible to kids, try this Turkish restaurant on Orlando's Restaurant Row.
They put on quite a show with belly dancers and cool decorations at this delicious Lebanese restaurant.
Journey into the jungles of Jurassic Park and the wacky world of Seuss Landing. You'll find thrills with an adventurous twist.
The food is different from your normal burger and fries, and it's not as crowded as other spots. Thunder Falls Terrace is one of your best quick lunch options.
Stalactites hang from the ceiling in this gourmet restaurant that resembles a cave out of Greek Mythology.
One of the best fine dining options in Universal, this place features comforting Italian cuisine with one recipe from the chef's Italian grandmother.
With inventive creations like a pork belly flash-seared at 1,000 degrees, and baby back ribs cooked over kiawe coals, this place will treat your palate to something special.
This is the best spot for a grab-and-go breakfast with pastries and coffee.
Cool down and delight your tongue with a refreshing slushie, soda, or beer.
Stop by for a quick meal of burgers and fries in the Jurassic Park section of Universal Studios.
It's prime time at your family's house in the 1950's. Watch old sitcoms as you nosh on delicious fried chicken and meatloaf. Just keep your elbows off the table!
Hollywood Studios shows you how movies come to life. See behind the scenes, hair-raising stunts, and movie sets that give the illusion of being in another place.
It's a zoo, an animal sanctuary, and an amusement park in one. Go on a safari, explore the Himalayas and venture back to when dinosaurs roamed the Earth.
SeaWorld's waterpark combines thrilling slides with sea life exhibits. The iconic Dolphin Plunge sends you flying down a tube into an actual dolphin sanctuary.
SeaWorld takes you inside the lives of dolphins, orcas, seals, and even penguins with a number of thrilling shows. There are two roller coasters and dozens of attractions.
Ah, the air-conditioning can make a big difference come lunch time. This casual SeaWorld restaurant has a little something for all ages and tastes.
It's SeaWorld's go-to spot of BBQ. There are also great options for the little ones of course, with mac-n-cheese, hot dogs, and fries.
How often can you say you've dined with a whale? This unique dinner show offers a buffet of organic food hosted by the orcas and their trainers.
Dine in a restaurant surrounded by wrap-around shark tanks. It's a memorable dining experience, to say the least, and the food is delicious too.
Their mango fruit salad and cold sandwiches are perfect for when the weather outside is hot and humid.
Earning the TripAdvisor certificate of excellence, this is probably one of the best outlet shops in the US. You'll find tons of deals and a large food court.
It might not be as big as Vineland, but this sister property has great savings from designer labels such Coach, Cole Haan, and Michael Kors.
Though smaller than the other outlets, it's home to Calvin Klein, American Eagle, Reebok, and Skechers. Sometimes fewer options can make shopping easier.
It's geared towards value-minded shoppers and features top brands like Nike, Tommy Hilfiger, and Guess,
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