Disney World is know for its amusement parks but did you know that you can find some of the best food there? Disney dining offers something for everyone, even sushi lovers. Not only can you find prepackaged sushi at many quick service locations, but some pretty impressive offerings at table service restaurants. During our last trip we were able to escape for an evening while grandma watched our toddlers. We knew we wanted sushi, but where? Listed below are the four options we considered for our Disney sushi date night. While this list is not exhaustive of all the delicious sushi Disney has to offer, we knew for sure we wanted something that wasn't located in a park. (Especially after spending the whole day the Magic Kingdom.) Option#1: Wolfgang Puck Cafe is a popular restaurant located in Downtown Disney. Its menu offers much more than just sushi. (Just in case you traveling with someone who doesn't like sushi...gasp!) Option #2: Kimonos is located at the Swan Resort and is actually the only restaurant on property that is all sushi all the time. Option #3: The California Grill is located at the very top of the contemporary and is know for its top notch cuisine. Option #4: Kona Island Sushi Bar is located right next door to one of my favorite Disney restaurants, The Kona Cafe. Both are located in Disney's Polynesian Village Resort. After a lot of research and a little arguing, (I mean discussion...) we settled on the Kona Island Sushi Bar. Why you ask? Well one, I love Its neighbor The Kona Cafe. You can even order food off the Kona Cafe menu at the sushi bar! Secondly, we wanted something that was going to be easy to get to. We took a bus from our resort and jumped on the monorail to get to the Polynesian Village Resort. We walked right up and sat ourselves. There was no wait and we didn't have reservations. The no reservation part made this planner's little heart race a little, but it turned out great. We arrived after 8:30 in the evening so we didn't have to contend with the dinner rush. The wait staff was superb and quick. The sushi menu was small but the two rolls we ordered were very good. The fish was very fresh. The best part? We even were able to watch Wishes after we are right there at The Polynesian! It was an amazing Disney sushi date! I can't wait for our next one! Are you ready for a Disney Sushi date? Planning a trip to Disney? I can help! Contact me at Lizeth@TravelWithTheMagic.com , on Facebook or by phone at 1-800-670-4312, ext. 143.

It's no secret my favorite park to visit is Epcot and one of my favorite things to do at Epcot is... eat! Where else can you go from country to country sampling cuisine from around the World? You pretty much can't go wrong with any of the restaurants at Epcot and it's nice to have so many to choose from which makes it easier to land a reservation. My family had dined at Teppan Edo several times and we really enjoyed it but I wanted to try something different so I decided to go with Tokyo Dining. Tokyo Dining and Teppan Edo could easily be confused with one another as they are both Japanese restaurants and both are located upstairs from the Mitsukoshi Department Store next to each other. Teppan Edo offers hibachi where your dinner is cooked in front of you but Tokyo Dining does not. It's still a great option though so don't be fooled! We had an early dinner which was nice because the restaurant was pretty empty. It was nice to take a break from the parks and we were treated to a table by the window which made for a wonderful view of World Showcase with Spaceship Earth in the background. It would make the perfect IllumiNations viewing spot if timed correctly! The restaurant itself is appealing to the eye with sleek, contemporary décor including rotating images on the wall and cool lighting. What stands out the most to me at Tokyo Dining is the service. The servers were exceptional. They provided excellent customer service and they even went out of their way to make sure my kids were happy. They gave my kids chopsticks they could use, wrote my son's name in Japanese and also gave him a neat origami spinner that entertained my kids while we waited for meal to arrive. If you are a fan of sushi, you will love Tokyo Dining as it offers a variety of sushi, sushimi and nigiri! I was so excited to get some fresh sushi but was slightly disappointed to learn you cannot get rolls using the dining plan as you have to order an entree off the menu. I decided to venture out and try something different and went with a bento box featuring sashimi, California roll, tempura and steak with vegetables. I absolutely loved my meal. It was perfectly satisfying and didn't leave me feeling too stuffed which I was thankful for as we had rides to hit afterwards. My husband ordered the filet mignon which was served with vegetables and rice. While it was OK, I would recommend ordering sushi or one of the bento boxes personally. The kids ordered tempura chicken which we got a kick out of seeing it served in the monorail looking tray. Note: we saw the same tray for sale afterwards while shopping at Mitsukoshi in case you are interested in bringing one home. While the dessert selection is very slim what we did order was delicious. We tried the Chocolate Ginger Cake which was light, moist and yummy (our favorite out of the bunch), the green tea cheesecake with raspberry sauce and green tea soft serve ice cream. Next time you're at Epcot, give Tokyo Dining a try! I think you'll be glad you did! If you are planning a trip to Disney World, I would love to be of assistance. Feel free to email me at corby@travelwiththemagic.com . I look forward to hearing from you!

During our recent fall trip to Epcot we visited the new Starbucks that recently opened in September 2013. Starbucks replaced the former Fountain View Cafe and reopened as Fountain View Starbucks. This location offers a wide variety of treats and drinks. You are able to use a Starbucks card at this location. The only thing lacking at this location is seating. There are no tables or chairs inside the location. The outside patio does not offer seating either. However, down the stairs there is a bench. The location is great. It is right in front of the fountain by Future World. It is nice to sit on the bench drinking your coffee and watching the fountain. About every 15 minutes the fountain synchronizes to music and lights. It is a magnificent sight to see. The menu offers all the classics that Starbucks is known for. They do offer a variety of Starbucks breakfast sandwiches and a wide range of bakery selections. The new Starbucks will definitely be added to my must do’s in Epcot. Tonya Vega – (800) 670-4312×142 or Tonyav@travelwiththemagic.com

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The Characters of Cape May Café Breakfast Buffet

admin2017-09-18T14:03:09-04:00

Cape May Breakfast buffet is located at Disney’s Beach Club resort. It has a fun, sunny atmosphere and is easy to get to right off the lobby. The restaurant is surrounded by colorful beach umbrellas, and you may even see some sandcastles. The food is delicious with a super fun waffle station with toppings, omelets, fruit, and the best cheese grits I’ve had on property. However, the stars of the show are the characters you will get to see [...]

The Characters of Cape May Café Breakfast Buffetadmin2017-09-18T14:03:09-04:00

Chef Mickey’s Brunch

admin2016-12-27T10:18:45-05:00

Chef Mickey’s is located at Disney’s Contemporary resort, which is on the monorail near the Magic Kingdom theme park. My favorite thing about this buffet is not that you get to see five characters all at once (although that is amazing), but it’s that you get to eat a mixture of breakfast and lunch foods. The prices for the brunch are listed in the below photo, as well as a sampling of some of the foods offered to guests dining [...]

Chef Mickey’s Brunchadmin2016-12-27T10:18:45-05:00

Hoop Dee Doo Revue – Frequently Asked Questions

admin2016-05-01T17:17:33-04:00

The Hoop Dee Doo Revue is a must see Dinner Show while visiting Walt Disney World! It’s a musical, vaudeville style show featuring lovable characters: Claire de Lune, Johnny Ringo, Dolly Drew, Six Bits Slocum, Flora Long and Jim Handy! They sing, dance and joke their way right into your heart! These larger-than-life characters directly interact with the audience and even involve “volunteers” in the final performance of the night! It’s a great way to relax and leave the business [...]

Hoop Dee Doo Revue – Frequently Asked Questionsadmin2016-05-01T17:17:33-04:00

The Best Restaurants You Don’t Need a Reservation For

admin2019-05-29T14:02:02-04:00

It’s a known fact that to get the first pick of reservation times at Disney restaurants, you have to book them six months in advance. But sometimes, we don’t always have the luxury of knowing when we are going to be on vacation, which often leads to a lack of availability at table service restaurants the closer it gets to your vacation dates! Quick service restaurants to the rescue! Not all theme park food consists of boring burgers, hot [...]

The Best Restaurants You Don’t Need a Reservation Foradmin2019-05-29T14:02:02-04:00

Pros and Cons of the Disney Dining Plan

admin2019-05-29T14:02:01-04:00

When planning for a vacation to the Walt Disney World Resort, you are inundated with information. One of those things is whether or not you should add the Disney Dining Plan to your package. There are multiple variations of dining plans you can choose from, but today we are going to talk about the most popular – The Disney Dining Plan. This dining plan gives you 1 Table Service, 1 Quick Service and 1 Snack credit per person, per night [...]

Pros and Cons of the Disney Dining Planadmin2019-05-29T14:02:01-04:00

New Afternoon Tea at Solarium Gardens at Disney’s Beach Club Resort

admin2016-02-03T16:45:32-05:00

New Afternoon Tea at Solarium Gardens at Disney's Beach Club Resort. Enjoy the delights of afternoon tea at Disney’s Beach Club Resort at Walt Disney World® Resort. Served in the comfortably elegant Crescent Solarium, overlooking Crescent Gardens, you will enjoy classic afternoon tea savories and sweets. You can choose from a list of loose-leaf teas–black, herbal, green, and white. From complex, floral infusion to sweet and zesty, these premium teas are impeccably brewed, served in Edgewood bone china, and poured tableside. [...]

New Afternoon Tea at Solarium Gardens at Disney’s Beach Club Resortadmin2016-02-03T16:45:32-05:00

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue

admin2015-01-28T12:45:31-05:00

Celebrated as not only one of Disney’s longest running attractions, but the longest running-musical in the history of American theater the Hoop Dee Doo Revue recently celebrated its’ 40th anniversary in 2014 with over 37,000 performances and over 10.5 million guests. In honor of this great milestone during our most recent trip we decided to check it out and it was a hit with everyone in my crowd! 1. The Details - Located in Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness [...]

Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revueadmin2015-01-28T12:45:31-05:00

Disney Sushi Date

admin2015-01-28T12:40:36-05:00

Disney World is know for its amusement parks but did you know that you can find some of the best food there? Disney dining offers something for everyone, even sushi lovers. Not only can you find prepackaged sushi at many quick service locations, but some pretty impressive offerings at table service restaurants. During our last trip we were able to escape for an evening while grandma watched our toddlers. We knew we wanted sushi, but where? Listed below are the [...]

Disney Sushi Dateadmin2015-01-28T12:40:36-05:00

Top 10 Character Meals at Disney World

admin2014-05-27T20:35:55-04:00

During my many trips to Disney World with my family I have compiled quite a list of my favorite restaurants including many with characters. These meals are a great way to see you family’s favorite characters without using valuable park time. Below is a top ten list that I collected with my personal recommendations and tips, keep in mind many of the restaurants below completely fill up 180 days in advance. All Travel with the Magic agents begin their day [...]

Top 10 Character Meals at Disney Worldadmin2014-05-27T20:35:55-04:00

Tokyo Dining

admin2014-01-08T20:33:57-05:00

It's no secret my favorite park to visit is Epcot and one of my favorite things to do at Epcot is... eat! Where else can you go from country to country sampling cuisine from around the World? You pretty much can't go wrong with any of the restaurants at Epcot and it's nice to have so many to choose from which makes it easier to land a reservation. My family had dined at Teppan Edo several times and we really [...]

Tokyo Diningadmin2014-01-08T20:33:57-05:00

Starbucks at Epcot

admin2013-12-02T11:04:43-05:00

During our recent fall trip to Epcot we visited the new Starbucks that recently opened in September 2013. Starbucks replaced the former Fountain View Cafe and reopened as Fountain View Starbucks. This location offers a wide variety of treats and drinks. You are able to use a Starbucks card at this location. The only thing lacking at this location is seating. There are no tables or chairs inside the location. The outside patio does not offer seating either. However, down [...]

Starbucks at Epcotadmin2013-12-02T11:04:43-05:00

Disney “Princess” Style

admin2013-12-01T18:44:48-05:00

Disney "Princess" Style Everyone knows that Disney has Princesses and that they can be met at several locations at the Walt Disney World Resort. But not everyone knows that there are many experiences that allow you to have a “princess moment” that truly makes you feel that fairytales are real. The following princess themed activities can make any girl feel special, from the littlest to the most mature of princesses. From the moment you see the castle to the second [...]

Disney “Princess” Styleadmin2013-12-01T18:44:48-05:00

Princess Storybook Breakfast at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall

admin2013-11-06T12:33:43-05:00

If you have a Princess fan in your family, don’t miss the Princess Storybook Breakfast at Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in the Norway Pavilion at Epcot. We were so excited to start our first full day at Disney World with this breakfast. Our reservations were at 8:30 am. Epcot opens at 9 am (and World Showcase doesn’t open until 11 am). If your breakfast reservation is before the park opens, there is a dedicated turnstile for you to enter [...]

Princess Storybook Breakfast at Akershus Royal Banquet Halladmin2013-11-06T12:33:43-05:00

New patio lounge at The Hollywood Brown Derby Restaurant

admin2013-10-30T16:49:26-04:00

New patio lounge at The Hollywood Brown Derby Restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios® Park. Shaded by big umbrellas, you can sip wine, beer and cocktails. There are flights of martinis, Champagne, wines, Scotch and Grand Marnier. Small bites are on the menu and include artisanal cheeses, charcuterie, duck confit tacos, steamed Prince Edward Island mussels, Derby Cocktail with jumbo lump blue crab, black tiger shrimp, avocado and a horseradish-tomato juice, and two Derby Sliders – a Wagyu beef slider with cognac mustard [...]

New patio lounge at The Hollywood Brown Derby Restaurantadmin2013-10-30T16:49:26-04:00

Top Five Disney Resort Restaurants

admin2013-10-29T14:44:54-04:00

Top Five Disney Resort Restaurants One thing that I find is overlooked in Disney is some of the amazing dining located right at your Disney resort! There came a point where I had dined at most restaurants in the Disney parks and a handful in Downtown Disney and wanted something more. We stumbled upon a couple by mistake, and searched out others the more we explored new resorts. Here is sneak peek at five of my favorites! I have [...]

Top Five Disney Resort Restaurantsadmin2013-10-29T14:44:54-04:00

Dinner at Disney’s California Grill

admin2013-10-17T13:01:31-04:00

I recently had the opportunity to dine at the newly refurbished California Grill located at Disney's Contemporary Resort. I had been looking forward to dining at California Grill but was unable to get a reservation after some plans unexpectedly changed and I needed to cancel my original reservation. The restaurant was closed for an extended time, completely refurbished and now it has reopened and everyone's wanting to check it out. I decided to attempt to walk up early and see [...]

Dinner at Disney’s California Grilladmin2013-10-17T13:01:31-04:00

Dinner at Be Our Guest

admin2013-07-07T19:25:37-04:00

Be our Guest is the newest restaurant at Disney World which opened in Magic Kingdom's New Fantasyland November 2013. It is a visually stunning restaurant. The exterior is very majestic, featuring Beast's castle which is located at the top of a rocky mountain terrain complete with snow caps and waterfall. One thing that needs to be mentioned is this restaurant doesn't have a princess vibe like some believe when they hear it has a Beauty and the Beast theme. This [...]

Dinner at Be Our Guestadmin2013-07-07T19:25:37-04:00

Be Our Guest Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom

admin2013-06-28T14:51:20-04:00

Be Our Guest is such a popular restaurant at the Magic Kingdom! Since it opened last fall in the New Fantasyland it has been very hard to get Advanced Dining Reservations to eat there. Never fear…I have great news for you! You can actually eat at Be our Guest without an Advanced Dining Reservation! YES! It is true. Be our Guest is open as a quick service for lunch every single day. But this is no ordinary quick service location…read [...]

Be Our Guest Restaurant at the Magic Kingdomadmin2013-06-28T14:51:20-04:00

Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

admin2013-05-29T11:36:07-04:00

Is Chef Mickey’s on your must do dining list?

Chef Mickey’s at Disney’s Contemporary Resortadmin2013-05-29T11:36:07-04:00

New Limited Time Magic! Sweets to celebrate Earth week!

admin2013-11-15T15:42:46-05:00

New Limited Time Magic! Sweets to celebrate Earth week! Walt Disney World Resort pastry chefs have been busy outdoing each other with three versions of chocolate available only April 22-28. The Worms & Dirt tart topped with a smiling strawberry, fresh raspberries, and chocolate cookie “dirt” crumbs can be found at Tony’s Town Square and Liberty Tree Tavern in Magic Kingdom Park, Kringla Bakeri Og Café and Sunshine Seasons at Epcot, and Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. The chocolate [...]

New Limited Time Magic! Sweets to celebrate Earth week!admin2013-11-15T15:42:46-05:00

The Delicious Details

admin2015-02-26T12:11:28-05:00

Let Them Eat Cake Part 3-The Delicious Details In the past few weeks we have introduced you to the great tradition and magic of Disney Cakes. We have explored reasons to celebrate and ideas for locations to celebrate. Today we will look at some of the delicious details. The Possibilities… Fondant, filling, flavors, sizes, character toppers... There are a lot of choices when it comes to custom cakes! Fondant and More Elaborate Decorative Options: Screen Prints and inscriptions are available [...]

The Delicious Detailsadmin2015-02-26T12:11:28-05:00

Disney cakes and desserts: when, what, and where to celebrate!

admin2015-02-26T12:04:24-05:00

Let Them Eat Cake Part 2 Last week we introduced you to a fun way to add even more magic to your next Disney Vacation-with cake! But, before you can Let Them Eat Cake, you will need to make some decisions first. Here are a few questions to think on and be ready to answer when you call your travel agent or the Disney Cake Hotline to help you order your cake. What are you celebrating? Think about what you [...]

Disney cakes and desserts: when, what, and where to celebrate!admin2015-02-26T12:04:24-05:00

Let them eat cake! part 1

admin2015-08-14T07:05:35-04:00

"Let them eat cake" This may be one of the most fun historical quotes on record. Who doesn’t love cake? Today we start a series of blog articles to help you add even more magic to your Disney vacation with, none other than, CAKE! Custom cakes, cakes with fondant, Mickey shaped cakes, surprise cakes, cakes at your favorite dining location, and cakes in your room! Disney offers a plethora of [...]

Let them eat cake! part 1admin2015-08-14T07:05:35-04:00

California Grill

admin2019-05-23T15:30:57-04:00

California Grill provides one of the most unique experiences one can have in Walt Disney World. This restaurant sits on the 15th floor of the Contemporary resort. It has three observatory decks where you can go out and watch Wishes, illuminations, view the Orlando Skyline and over all get a view of Walt Disney World that you can only get at California Grill. It truly is a must for anyone who visits Walt Disney World. On my last trip to Walt [...]

California Grilladmin2019-05-23T15:30:57-04:00

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