Disney Eats: Guide to Walt Disney World Buffets and Family-Style Restaurants 

If you’re looking for a dining experience that’s great for the whole family, then look no further than buffets and all-you-can-eat restaurants. These locations are great options to try a variety of different flavors, cuisines, and dishes that you may not have before. And lucky for you, there is no shortage of them at Walt Disney World Resort.  

For a set price, you can treat yourself to an endless selection of tasty bites and delights, so be sure to save your appetite. From buffets to family-style feasts, these locations will fill your bellies and provide guests of all ages an unforgettable experience, some with special entertainment or unique character greetings. They truly are not to be missed as these spots are a great option to fuel up for your park day. With so many food choices to choose from, there’s something for everyone’s palate. 

Here are all of the all-you-care-to-enjoy buffets and family-style restaurants at Disney World. Check out the official site for Walt Disney World to see them all and be sure to book reservations, as they are highly recommended. 

Venture over to Africa at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park to find this fan favorite. Tusker House Restaurant is a buffet filled with African-inspired flavors that will transport you with every taste and, of course, comforting classics. For both Donald’s Safari Breakfast and Donald’s Dining Safari, you can indulge in endless goodies while also meeting your host, Donald Duck, and his friends, including Mickey Mouse, dressed in their best safari attire. Kickstart your morning with items like Mickey waffles, cook-to-order omelets, and South African French toast. For lunch and dinner, indulge in the berbere-marinated pork or spit-roasted Tandoori chicken.  

Right down Main Street, U.S.A. in Magic Kingdom Park, step into A Buffet with Character at The Crystal Palace, where you’ll join Winnie the Pooh and friends at their Friendship Day Celebration. Whether attending the festivities for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, the entire family will be bursting with joy, and flavors, at The Crystal Palace. Plus, breakfast features churro waffles, and who can resist those?  

Take a step into the past as you dine on a classic American meal at Liberty Tree Tavern. With this family-style Thanksgiving-inspired dinner, feast upon as much roasted turkey, pot roast, mashed potatoes, and house-made macaroni and cheese you can handle.  

And for a sweet finish, save some room for the decadent Oooey Gooey Toffee Cake served with chocolate sauce and vanilla ice cream. For a change of scenery, you can also enjoy the full Liberty Tree Tavern menu at The Diamond Horseshoe. 

Biergarten Restaurant at EPCOT brings the fun of Oktoberfest to you, all year long. Be transported to Germany with authentic cuisine and lively entertainers performing onstage just for you. You’ll want to bring your dancing shoes for this one.  

Biergarten Restaurant gets the party going at both lunch and dinner (for you and your taste buds) with German classics like Schnitzel and, of course, Apple Strudel – made fresh daily!

You are cordially invited to a regal affair at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall. Join Disney Princesses for Storybook Dining with a taste of Norwegian cuisine for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.  

You and your royal guests can savor in family-style platters filled with tasty selections, including potato casserole and Norwegian waffles for breakfast, and traditional kjøttkake (Norwegian meatballs) and grilled salmon for lunch and dinner. In between bites, be sure to snap a photo and strike your best curtsy or bow for the Disney Princesses gathering for this food-filled celebration.  

Views of Living with the Land, characters, and a family-style meal? We’re in. Over at Garden Grill Restaurant, nestled within The Land Pavilion, you’ll find Chip ‘n’ Dale’s Harvest Feast. This dining experience features Chip ‘n’ Dale and some of their Disney pals.  

The whole family can take in the sights of Living with the Land on this rotating restaurant for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Kickstart your EPCOT day with cinnamon breakfast bread or cheesy potato casserole or continue your day and evening with dishes like grilled Steak with Farmer’s Ranchero Sauce.  

What’s better than BBQ? BBQ served in Andy’s backyard! As you shrink down to the size of Andy’s toys, you’re in for quite a tasty adventure. Roundup Rodeo BBQ is a family-style experience that’s filled with all the BBQ and sides you can imagine, including brisket, ribs, cheddar biscuits, and mac and cheese.  

Did I mention they have cheddar biscuits? Be sure to save some room for a dessert of sweet treats and, for the little ones, Cupcake à la Forky. And when you hear Andy coming, don’t forget to freeze! 

If you find yourself heading over to Disney’s Hollywood Studios, bring your appetite and your cameras because at Hollywood & Vine you can enjoy a buffet and some characters.  

Disney Junior Play n’ Dine – Breakfast features some of your favorite Disney Junior pals meeting and greeting their way throughout the dining room as you enjoy as much breakfast bites as you‘d like, including biscuits and gravy, salmon and bagel casserole, and brioche French toast with banana’s fosters sauce. At Minnie’s Seasonal Dining – Lunch and Dinner, Minnie and her friends have invited you to a special soiree filled with delicious selections, like flank steak with chimichurri, plant-based roasted mushroom-farro risotto, and Mississippi mud pie.  

Wishes do come true at Wish Makers Enchanted Dining at 1900 Park Fare. With an assortment of mouthwatering bites, including the iconic Grand Floridian Strawberry Soup and delicious Tiana’s Gumbo with Spicy Andouille Sausage, this buffet is a must-try. There’s plenty for the little ones (and kids at heart), too, as they venture over to the special kids’ selections, including Mickey waffles for breakfast and pizza for dinner.  

As you enjoy your meal, you may be greeted by none other than Princess Tiana in her adventure gear, Prince Ali, Mirabel, and Cinderella, so get those cameras and autograph books ready!  

Say aloha to your appetite because we’re going family style at this beloved location. ‘Ohana is a favorite for a reason, with delicious breakfast and dinner experiences guests of all ages will love. In the morning, Best Friends Breakfast featuring Lilo & Stitch gives you as many breakfast bites as you can handle, with American dishes influenced by Polynesian flavors, and Lilo and Stitch greeting you tableside.  

For Dinner with Hawaiian Hospitality, you’ll feel like you’re in the South Pacific with this family-style feast. Some of the classic dishes include the ‘Ohana Noodles, Pork Dumplings Tossed in Garlic-Chili Sauce, and, of course, the ‘Ohana Bread Pudding served á la mode with homemade caramel sauce.  

Let’s raise the roof inside the Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue! This beloved location puts a frontier twist on some family fun. The Pioneer Hall Players are here to put on a musical, comedy show to enjoy while you feast upon a lineup of Southern-style fare of fresh-baked cornbread, macaroni-and-cheese, and the grand finale of strawberry shortcake. This all-you-care-to-enjoy dinner, offered at 4:00 p.m., 6:15 p.m., and 8:30 p.m., and filled with fun and flavor. So, get ready to stomp, clap, and eat up at this 2-hour dining experience.  

Next, we’re riding over to Disney’s Contemporary Resort for none other than Chef Mickey’s Buffet. As the monorail rolls on by, you’ll be met by Mickey and some of his pals, and even get a special, autographed card keepsake.  

A bountiful breakfast awaits with bites like buttermilk biscuits and gravy and Mickey waffles, while dinner is packed with flavors like orange chicken, peel-and-eat shrimp, and NY strip loin.  

If you’re looking for a taste of Louisiana, you don’t need to go too far. Boatwright’s Dining Hall is serving up some Southern hospitality for dinner with its signature Taste of the Bayou All-You-Care-to-Enjoy Platter.  

This selection features items like hickory-smoked pork ribs, crispy Cajun chicken, and barbecued beef brisket with sides, including mac and cheese and roasted corn with Cajun butter. There are also plenty of à la carte items to choose from, too.  

Get ready to go on an adventure of flavor because over at Boma – Flavors of Africa, your taste buds are in for a treat. Whether dining for breakfast or dinner, this buffet, inspired by an African marketplace, serves up a delicious selection inspired by the flavors of the many African countries along with some classic American dishes, too.  

From the fan-favorite Zebra Domes to African Spiced Beef Striploin and Sweet Corn Pudding, there’s plenty to fill the whole family’s bellies.  

Step into this New England-inspired spot for a feast of flavors. Minnie Mouse and her friends, dressed in their beachwear best, are here to welcome you and the whole family to Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast. This buffet is filled with a selection of flavorful favorites, including our iconic Mickey and Minnie waffles.  

As the sun goes down, Cape May Cafe switches over to the Seafood-and-More Dinner Buffet. With each bite, you’ll be transported to the coast with peel-n-eat shrimp, Cape May clams, and slow-roasted strip loin. And be sure to save room for dessert, too!  

We’ll be on island time until further notice at Sebastian’s Bistro, which serves up a family-style feast with dishes inspired by Latin and Caribbean flavors. As you enjoy some waterfront views, your taste buds will be equally as pleased throughout this family-style dinner experience.  

After enjoying some buttery house-baked pull-apart rolls served with guava butter and caramelized onion jam – yum – you’ll move onto the Taste of the Caribbean main course, which includes slow-cooked mojo pork and baked fish with citrus butter. And for the sweet finish, you’ll see why the Coconut-Pineapple Bread Pudding served with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream is a fan favorite.  

You’re in for some frontier fare with a touch of shenanigans at Whispering Canyon Cafe. Whether dining in for breakfast, lunch or dinner, in addition to à la carte options, there are bottomless skillets you can enjoy. For breakfast and lunch, you can choose between three all-you-care-to-enjoy signature skillets – The Heritage, The Carnivore, and The Lighter Side. For dinner there are four to pick from – The Traditional, The Land and Sea, The Pig, and Plant-based. No matter what you’re looking for, there’s truly something for everyone. And get ready if you ask for some ketchup – there will be no shortage available to you. If you know, you know.  

At Disney World, you can enjoy added peace of mind with the flexibility and convenience of dining plans. The Disney Dining Plan, a part of a Walt Disney Travel Company package, gives you prepaid meals for many of our delicious dining locations, including the Disney World restaurants featured above. It’s a simple way to enjoy a meal with the whole family, and watch the little ones step into the worlds of some of their favorite characters, too. 

With these tasty Disney World buffets and all-you-can-eat restaurants, the possibilities are endless. To stay in-the-know on all the yummy items on the way, check out our Disney Eats topics page and follow us @DisneyEats on Instagram and Facebook.  

(Note: All offerings are subject to change and availability.)