Celebrating Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World

As the days grow shorter and shorter, and the weather starts to turn a little chilly, the changing of the leaves symbolizing the changing of the seasons.  Gone is the summer with it’s 100 degree temperatures and 90% humidity, and in it’s place the calendar marches on towards the holidays.  Of all of the things I would love to do one day at Walt Disney World, celebrating Thanksgiving (and Christmas also) is at the top of the list.  For those of you that are planning that magical journey during Thanksgiving, I’m sure it will come as no surprise to you that Disney has you covered when it comes to all of the places that you can get a traditional Thanksgiving meal while you are visiting the resort or parks.

Over at the Magic Kingdom, the places to enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal are actually limited, so if you want to choose one of these places, you better get started now to make your dining reservation.

• Diamond Horseshoe – buffet for lunch and dinner
• Liberty Tree Tavern – family-style lunch and dinner
• Tony’s Town Square Restaurant – lunch and dinner

While Epcot certainly has more choices available for your Thanksgiving meal, you’ll still want to make those reservations now in order to get a seat at the restaurant of our choice.  Personally, I would love to see if Akershus Royal Banquet Hall would serve a traditional American Thanksgiving dinner, or if the Thanksgiving dinner would have a Norwegian influence!

• Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – lunch and dinner
• Biergarten – buffet for lunch and dinner
• Coral Reef Restaurant – lunch and dinner
• Garden Grill – family-style dinner
• Le Cellier Steakhouse – lunch and dinner
• Rose and Crown Pub and Dining Room – lunch and dinner

Disney’s Hollywood Studios:

• Hollywood Brown Derby – lunch and dinner
• Hollywood & Vine – buffet for lunch and dinner
• 50’s Prime Time Café – lunch and dinner

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Theme Park:

• Tusker House – buffet for lunch and dinner

In addition to the food offerings at the theme parks (which, remember, you will need to have park admission on that day to get to your restaurant), there are other great locations for your traditional Thanksgiving dinner at the resorts!  What I like about this is that even though you may be staying at a value resort, you can still in some cases enjoy the Thanksgiving dinner right at your resort.

Disney’s All-Star Sports Resort:

• End Zone Food Court – dinner

Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge:

• Jiko – The Cooking Place – dinner
• Sanaa – lunch and dinner

Disney’s Beach Club Resort:

• Cape May Café – buffet for lunch and dinner

Disney’s Boardwalk Resort:

• Flying Fish Café – dinner
• Kouzzina – dinner

Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort:

• Shutters at Old Port Royale – buffet for lunch and dinner

Disney’s Contemporary Resort:

• California Grill – dinner
• Chef Mickey’s – buffet for dinner
• The Wave – lunch and dinner

Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground:

• Mickey’s Backyard Thanksgiving Feast at the Fort Wilderness Pavilion – dinner show buffet
• Trail’s End Restaurant – buffet for lunch and dinner

Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort and Spa:

• Citricos – dinner
• Grand Floridian Café – lunch and dinner
• Narcoossee’s – dinner
• Victoria & Albert’s – dinner
• Victoria & Albert’s Chefs Table – dinner
• Victoria & Albert’s Queen’s Room – dinner

Disney’s Old Key West Resort:

• Olivia’s – lunch and dinner

Disney’s Polynesian Resort:

• Kona Café – lunch and dinner

Disney’s Saratoga Springs Resort and Spa:

• The Turf Club Bar & Grill – lunch and dinner

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge:

• Artist Point – dinner
• Whispering Canyon Café – family-style lunch and dinner

Disney’s Yacht Club Resort:

• Captain’s Grille – buffet for lunch and dinner
• Yachtsman Steakhouse – family-style dinner

Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resorts:

• Fresh Mediterranean Market – buffet for lunch and dinner from noon-6 p.m.
• Garden Grove – buffet from 5-9:30 p.m.
• Il Mulino – buffet from 5-11 p.m.

As you can plainly see, there are quite a few locations that will offer up what I am sure is a great Thanksiving dinner to you and your family.  The key is to make your reservation as soon as you can!  I have no doubt that some of these locations will be gone quickly, especially after Halloween is over and November is upon us next week!  To make your reservations, check out the Disney World website or call 407.WDW.DINE (407-939-3463).  Whatever you decide on, have a wonderful and safe Thanksgiving!  So tell me, who has enjoyed Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World, and what was your favorite location for enjoying Thanksgiving dinner?  Leave your answers in the comments below, or comment in the Disney Discussion section of the site!

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