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<\/a><\/p>\nIn our second year of awards, the Mouse for Less Academy of Disney Culinary Arts and Sciences <\/strong>recently get dressed up and awarded the Top 10 Fine\/Signature Restaurants at the Walt Disney World resort<\/a>. Now, we are ready to dress a little more comfortably and bring a healthy appetite.<\/p>\n That\u2019s right, once again thanks to the voting of the members of the Mouse for Less Facebook group,<\/a> we have a definitive list of the Top 10 Buffet and Family-Style Restaurants at the Walt Disney World resort.<\/p>\n You can find the full list here<\/a>, and then continue on for some explanation and personal experience on what makes these restaurants special. In the spirit of award season, we\u2019ll make some up to give out.<\/p>\n Even though we tried to narrow it down to ten, there are always a few choices that just missed out, but are still worth recognizing. This time we have two.<\/p>\n Honorable Mention #1: The Best Princess Meal in a Royal Location Besides That Other One…Akershus Royal Banquet Hall<\/strong><\/p>\n Akershus<\/a> is a really interesting place, for a variety of reasons. First, it is one of the few princess meals, which makes it incredibly popular. More than that, it is a kind of hybrid between buffet and family style with a unique cuisine in the dining center of Walt Disney World, the World Showcase.<\/p>\n So while I joke about how it is just known in reference to Cinderella’s Royal Table, Akershus definitely has a lot going for it on its own.<\/p>\n Honorable Mention #2: Most Unique Character Offerings for the Youngest Visitors…Hollywood and Vine<\/strong><\/p>\n If you are going to Hollywood and Vine<\/a>, it is probably mostly for the environment, so I’ll focus there. First, the breakfast with Disney Junior characters is the only place in the Walt Disney World resort where you can do such things. Moreover, the growth and expansion of Minnie’s Seasonal Dining has really sparked new interest and popularity in this location.<\/p>\n\n 10.) Best Use of Ketchup in a Leading Role…Whispering Canyon Caf\u00e9<\/strong><\/p>\n If you like the service at 50\u2019s Prime Time but want your food a little more rustic and your milkshakes never-ending, Whispering Canyon<\/a> is for you. Located is the Wilderness Lodge, this fan favorite gives you a coaster to indicate whether or not you want to \u201cplay\u201d with the servers and features a breakfast buffet and skillets later in the day. Try some Gold Rush chips and be prepared if you ask for a straw. (Editor’s Note: We know that there have been some concerns about Whispering Canyon Cafe cutting back on the shenanigans. We have personally dined at this restaurant since this news broke and we can confirm that the fun is still occurring at this restaurant.)<\/p>\n 9.) Best Presentation of a Traditional Thanksgiving Meal…Liberty Tree Tavern<\/strong><\/p>\n Liberty Tree Tavern<\/a> might normally bring patriotic puns to a traditional family meal, but it is also a great spot to enjoy a full Thanksgiving Dinner if you happen to be visiting the Magic Kingdom but still want to feel like home.<\/p>\n 8.) Best Use of an Alpine Horn Under the Stars…Biergarten Restaurant<\/strong><\/p>\n Epcot\u2019s World Showcase is known for its culinary offerings \u2013 you can explore great tastes from across the world to fit nearly any palette or interest. Even with that wide range of fantastic choices, it is easy to understand why the Biergarten<\/a> is so popular. First, the food itself is great. I wrote before about my experience going there as a vegetarian<\/a>, but the meat-eaters among us seem to enjoy themselves even more.<\/p>\n However, what I think really sets this restaurant apart is the atmosphere. When you walk inside, you are suddenly under the stars in a Bavarian Biergarten, and you are brought to shared tables to enjoy your meal. In the center of the restaurant, a traditional German musical group performs a great show, complete with tubas, xylophones, Alpine horns, and more. When you think of the themeing Disney is know for providing, a shining example of that attention to thematic detail is definitely the Biergarten.<\/p>\n 7.) Bravest Taunting of Motion Sickness…Garden Grill.<\/strong><\/p>\n The Garden Grill<\/a> is great American food done with a twist\u2026literally. Located in the Land Pavilion in Epcot, Garden Grill offers a harvest feast accompanied by Chip and Dale (and other friends) all while the restaurant slowly spins, showing off views of Living with the Land during your meal. In a way, this combination of characters, good simple food, and a unique experience is the epitome of what Disney dining strives to be, and it makes perfect sense that this restaurant would have a dedicated following.<\/p>\n 6. Most Judicious Application of Britishness…1900 Park Fare<\/strong><\/p>\n 1900 Park Fare\u2019s<\/a>, located in the Grand Floridian, is both incredibly popular and a hidden gem at the same time. It has a great diversity of offerings, from the breakfast buffet with British-tied characters (Winnie the Pooh, Mary Poppins, Alice in Wonderland) to Dinner with Cinderella, Prince Charming, and other members of the royal family. During the day, you can also attend a children\u2019s tea party here. Not many restaurants offer this sort of diversity in experience.<\/p>\n It gets overshadowed both by the great dining elsewhere in the Grand Floridian, and with other similar character meals, but 1900 Park Far has really earned its place as one of the best.<\/p>\n 5. Most Likely to Capture the Entire Essence of a Walt Disney World Vacation in a\u00a0 Single Meal…Chef Mickey’s<\/strong><\/p>\n We’ve all seen them – the picture perfect commercials of Walt Disney World. You see a happy family enjoying time together, having some great food like a Mickey waffle, and then they happen across a favorite character and the monorail rolls by. Well, at Chef Mickey’s<\/a> you get all of that at the same time.<\/p>\n This family favorite in the Contemporary is one of the hardest reservations to get, but if at first you don’t succeed, keep hitting refresh!<\/p>\n 4. Greatest Zebra Domes that Ever Zebra Domed for a Zebra Dome…Boma<\/strong><\/p>\n Most all you can eat locations, especially buffets, in Walt Disney World are a character meal. However, it takes a special place to bypass all of the extra nostalgia and emotional joy characters can add to a meal with just food. Boma does just that.<\/p>\n Many people will go for the inventive soups or the fish station, but anytime you can have all-you-can-eat Zebra Domes<\/a>, you are having a good day.<\/p>\n 3. Most Surprising Location to not Have Moana Around…’Ohana<\/strong><\/p>\n In almost anyone’s list of a must-do dining location, ‘Ohana<\/a> will be near the top. First, the all you can eat breakfast includes visits from Lilo and Stitch. Then, at dinner you can enjoy all you want from a variety of meat skewers, noodles, wings, and more while family friendly games and activities occur.\u00a0\u2018Ohana exemplifies a restaurant that showcases a variety of experiences in a wonderfully themed environment with unique food. When all of that comes together, Disney fans respond and come back again and again.<\/p>\n However, is anyone else surprised that Lilo ans Stich haven’t been joined by Moana and Maui yet?<\/p>\n 2. Most Likely to Be The Reason My Wife Goes to Walt Disney World With Me…The Crystal Palace<\/strong><\/p>\n In all of the trips I have been able to take to Walt Disney World as an adult, there is only one restaurant I have eaten at every time – The Crystal Palace<\/a>. Located just off the hub in the Magic Kingdom, Crystal Palace is a beautiful location that has a great breakfast (try the lasagna!).<\/p>\n However, the reason I’ve gone every trip has less to do with the food and more to do with the donkey. My wife loves Eeyore<\/a>, and seeing her light up whenever she gets to see him is special for me, but also doesn’t hurt for planning that next trip.<\/p>\n 1. Most Interesting Food at a Character Meal…Tusker House<\/strong><\/p>\n All it took was a single visit to the Tusker House<\/a> for my wife and I to move it from a place we wouldn’t mind trying, to one of the best meals we’ve had at Walt Disney World. While still accommodating those who might be pickier eaters, Tusker House also has some of the best vegetarian options on property, and a really interesting menu overall.<\/p>\n On top of that, the Safari characters here are a fun and interesting take, and they are ready to take you on a culinary adventure.<\/p>\n What are your favorite Buffet or Family-Style Restaurants? Share in the comments, or\u00a0on\u00a0Facebook<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0Twitter<\/a>.<\/p>\n Did you like this article? Make sure to share it with your friends! Check below for easy ways to share!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n In our second year of awards, the Mouse for Less Academy of Disney Culinary Arts and Sciences recently get dressed up and awarded the Top 10 Fine\/Signature Restaurants at the Walt Disney World resort. Now, we are ready to dress a little more comfortably and bring a healthy appetite. 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