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[Lil Moose]

We are headed to the Disney area in June. But alas, have no budget for Disney passes this trip. Which resort Restaurant would you chose to eat in, that would give you a tasted of MAGIC without visiting a park? We surprised our DDs with lunch at Sanaa on our visit over Easter break and we all loved the food and seeing the animals. Any ideas?
We have DDs age 13 and 10.

[HakunaMatata]

How about 'Ohana, California Grill (maybe you can time it to see the fireworks too!), or 1900 Park Fare? WCC at WL is also fun, and it's a nice resort to explore.

Enjoy!

[mattnkatsmum]

Lunch or dinner?

How about Kona or Ohana for dinner then a view of Wishes from the beach?

Or Beaches and Cream, for burgers and amazing ice cream?

Or Whispering Canyon Cafe, if you enjoy antics.

Boma if you enjoyed Sanaa and don't mind a buffet.

All the above options are equally magical in different ways.

[Lil Moose]

'Ohana and WC are both favorites we have been to before.. We've never done 1900 Park Faire. Hmmm....DD 13 Has high end taste, she would love seeing the GF I am sure. Can you see the fireworks from GF? Or maybe we could time it to see the water pageant. Great suggestion, thanks.

[Lil Moose]

I am thinking dinner this time. I've never been to Kona, but always want to try it. Wishes from the beach would be an awesome idea. Isn't there some place at the Poly that you can get Dole whip too? DD's would be in heaven...me too.

[Boardwalk Inn Fan 4 Ever]

My favorite Table Service Restaurant among the resorts is the ESPN Club @ Disney's Boardwalk Inn & Villas. Even though it's got a sports theme I personally think their food options taste great & you will be surprised at how good it is. Now they don't accept ADR's, however assuming there is no major sporting event happening there should be very little or no wait to get in. Finally the boths & high top tables in the bar area always have open seating, so if they are free you seat yourself whenever you walk in.

[nursemom]

Yes, you can get a Dole Whip at Captain Cook's at the Poly. Yum!

[Colexis Mom]

I'd go with something at the Poly (you can ride the monorail, see the fireworks from the beach and the electric water parade)!

[thinkpink]

I would definitely go with something at Poly or GF. Then, you could enjoy the beach (sometimes events are offered there in the evenings), ride Monorail, watch Electric Light parade and Wishes.

We love Kona, Ohana, 1900 Park Faire. Any of those would be good but 1900 would be fun with the characters (more Disney).

[chezp]

Our favourites include Boma, 'Ohana and California Grill - and don't forget Beaches and Cream!

[MichaelF]

Originally Posted by HakunaMatata

How about 'Ohana, California Grill (maybe you can time it to see the fireworks too!), or 1900 Park Fare? WCC at WL is also fun, and it's a nice resort to explore.

Enjoy!

Thats pretty much my choices too. All are good.

[Lil Moose]

Thanks everyone for the great ideas. Many of the choices were not available. I did get ADR for 1900 Park Faire at 7 PM.. DH and DDs have never been there. That should allow us time to see the electric water pageant and Wishes from the beach. It will be a great surprise for the girls. It will be great to have some of the magic without visiting a Disney park this trip.

[Eeyoresmom]

I think you'll enjoy it. Your DDs will get the extra magic from the characters, the food is good, and GF is a great place to watch Wishes and the EWP. Plus, the band is just lovely in the GF lobby. Go early, explore the resort and just relax!

[chezp]

Congrats!

[ilovedisney247]

Congrats! I think that's a great choice for Disney Magic--I've heard wonderful things about character interaction at dinner!