Sometimes it seems as if there are a zillion choices for dining at Walt Disney World. This is all well and good, but can also be overwhelming.
Read along to see why I think Chef Mickey's Fun Time Buffet is a top choice for families with children.
- Flexible. Some dining locales have limited hours. Not Chef Mickey's! You can choose to eat beginning early in the morning to late in the evening, with a small gap between Brunch and Dinner. I'd suggest Breakfast or Brunch (which ends at 2:30PM) for the Mickey waffles if nothing else. What's a visit to Walt Disney World without a Mickey waffle or ten?
- Food Variety. It's a buffet! Big eater or small, picky eater or easily pleased, you're covered. No surprise when the check comes at the end of the meal and you see the juice your child ordered and didn't drink cost more than the meal. It's all included and yes, there's dessert as well.
Location. Chef Mickey's is located at the beautiful Contemporary resort. Even better, it's an easy walk from the Magic Kingdom. Make your life easy and combine a Magic Kingdom Day with a Chef Mickey reservation so you don't have to deal with busses to make your reservation time. As an added bonus, the atmosphere at the Contemporary is a welcome respite from the crowds and the hub bub of the parks. Explore a little...you just might want to stay there on your next visit.
- Enjoyed by all. Do you have one of those wanting to be jaded Tweens or Teens? They won't get away with that here. There's no coaxing to get in a line, the characters just appear and are careful to include all. The sulking Teen who is 'too old for this' will soon be hamming it up with an old friend.
- Characters. I should say this again...CHARACTERS! Clearly I've saved the best of last. No Fast Passes or lines needed. As said before, they characters come to YOU, with plenty of time to interact, take photos and get autographs. Here's a tip...take a photo mat with you, have all the characters sign that, and go home with a great frame for a favorite vacation memory. In general, you will get to spend time with the Fab Five of Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Pluto and Donald.
As with most dining at Walt Disney World, reservations may be made 180 days in advance, and take 1 credit on Dining Plans that include Table Service Meals. Paying out of pocket? Try breakfast for a more economical experience.
