When visiting Disney World it seems most obvious to dine in the parks as this is where you will be spending the majority of your time. But some of the best dining can be found at the Disney World Resorts and many of them are super easy to reach from the Disney Parks!
Find out below just what the best restaurants are, how to get there and which resorts can easily be visited from each Disney Park!
How To Get There
Disney has lots of amazing free transportation which can get you to the Disney Resorts including:
Disney Buses
The Skyliner
The Monorail
Boats
All Disney Resorts can be reached using the complimentary Disney Buses from the Disney Parks and Disney Springs.
A large number of resorts also offer a second mode of transport. Check out the next section to see which resorts have this and the best way to visit each Disney Resort from the Disney Parks!
If you are driving you can park at the resort you are visiting for 4 hours for free if you have a dining reservation. Bonus!
Resorts Closest To The Parks
Magic Kingdom Resorts
Monorail Resorts
Contemporary Resort
Grand Floridian Resort
Polynesian Village Resort
Disney Complimentary Boat Resorts
Grand Floridian Resort
Polynesian Village Resort
Wilderness Lodge
Fort Wilderness
Within Walking Distance
Contemporary Resort (5 minutes)
Grand Floridian Resort (15 minutes)
Hollywood Studios and EPCOT Resorts
Skyliner Resorts
Caribbean Beach Resort
Riviera Resort
Art of Animation Resort
Pop Century Resort
BoardWalk Resorts which can be walked to from either of these parks
BoardWalk Inn
Beach Club Resort
Yacht Club Resort
Swan Hotel
Dolphin Hotel
Animal Kingdom
Animal Kingdom only has the Disney Buses but there is one resort close by with some of the best hidden gem restaurants at Disney World! Hop on the free bus to get there!
Animal Kingdom Lodge
The Best Disney World Resort Restaurants
Some of the best restaurants at Disney World Resort Hotels:
Contemporary Resort
California Grill
The Wave...of American Flavors
Grand Floridian Resort
Narcoossee's
Grand Floridian Cafe
1900 Park Fare
Victoria & Albert's
Polynesian Village Resort
Ohana
Kona Cafe
Wilderness Lodge
Whispering Canyon Cafe
Story Book Dining at Artist's Point with Snow White
Animal Kingdom Lodge
Sanaa
Boma
Jiko: The Cooking Place
Coronado Springs
Toledo: Tapas, Steak, Seafood
Old Key West Resort
Olivia's Cafe
Saratoga Springs Resort
The Turf Club Bar & Grill
Yacht Club Resort
Ale & Compass Restaurant
Yachtsman Steakhouse
Riviera Resort
Topolino's Terrace
Looking For A Quick Service Meal?
If you are looking to take a break in the day and visit a resort there are also some quick service restaurants for you to choose from. For a quick bite to eat it is best to stick to the resorts that are the closest to get to such as:
Hopping on the monorail from Magic Kingdom to:
Contemporary Resort - Contempo Cafe
Grand Floridian Resort - Gasparilla Island Grill
Polynesian Village Resort - Capt. Cook's
Sailing on a boat from Magic Kingdom to:
Wilderness Lodge - Roaring Fork
Taking a ride on the Skyliner from Hollywood Studios to:
Caribbean Beach Resort - Centertown Market
Boarding a Disney Bus from Animal Kingdom to:
Animal Kingdom Lodge - The Mara
Please note at the moment at busy times some Disney Resorts aren't accepting guests that don't have a dining reservation or resort reservation. If you have booked a dining reservation in advance you will be able to enter and enjoy your meal!
Are You Ready To Plan Your Disney World Dining?
Now you know about the plethora of incredible dining options at the Disney World Resorts be sure to add them to your dining reservation list!
If you would like to find out everything there is to know about dining whilst at Disney World be sure to check out my range of guides that cover everything from how to get the most sought after dining reservations, what restaurants are hidden gems and how to book your advanced dining reservations plus much more!
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