Blog Posts by Tressa Krippel

Charming Food in an Elegant Setting – The Plaza Restaurant

8/21/2026 • Walt Disney World • Situated on Main Street USA, around the corner from the Plaza Ice Cream Parlor, is one of my favorite restaurants and a hidden gem at Magic Kingdom........The Plaza Restaurant!    This full serve restaurant has plenty of turn of the century charm and is reasonably priced for a sit-down restaurant on property, with adult entrees ranging from $19 - $27 and is open for both lunch and dinner. This quaint, cozy ice cream parlor is small, which I feel is part of the charm of dining here. If you happen to be dining during a parade, you will enjoy glimpses of the floats and Cinderella's Castle too. The menu is made up of mainly soup, sandwiches, burgers, and salads. The Chicken Waldorf salad is a signature dish here. Choosing a dessert may prove to be difficult as there are SO many tasty treats, like hand-dipped milkshakes, S'mores Cake, Berry Lemonade […]

Minnie’s Beach Bash Breakfast at Cape May Cafe

11/10/2015 • Walt Disney World • Minnie, Goofy and Donald are ready to spend the day at the beach but before they head off, they need a tasty breakfast to get them going. You will find this lively bunch at Disney's Beach Club Resort every morning at Minnie's Beach Bash Breakfast at Cape May Cafe. This charming, beach-themed character breakfast buffet offers a variety of breakfast favorites, including Mickey Waffles, a fresh fruit and yogurt bar, fresh-baked pastries, breakfast pizza, biscuits and gravy, and other options. This character breakfast is one dining credit on the Disney Dining Plan and breakfast is served from 7:30 am - 11:00 am. Cape May Cafe' is tucked away at Disney's Beach Club Resort, which I feel adds to the charming atmosphere of the restaurant. This dining location seems less busy than other popular character dining locations, like Chef Mickey's. In my experience, there have been very minimal wait times at […]

‘OHana Breakfast at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

1/25/2024 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Everyone Is Family at Ohana's! Welcome Cousin!  'Ohana is a Hawaiian for "family" and that's how you will feel when you enjoy you Best Friends Breakfast with Lilo and Stitch, and their friends (usually Mickey in his favorite Hawaiian shirt and Pluto) at this beautiful Polynesian Village Resort restaurant. 'Ohana's is a popular dining destination for guests, so you will want to book early (dining reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance) to ensure this dining experience is on your itinerary. This restaurant is located on the upper level of the Polynesian Village Resort and easily accessible by the monorail.  This character breakfast is all-you-can-eat and served family-style, which my family appreciates. This allows us to enjoy our breakfast as a family and talk about our day without having to interrupt our conversations while someone heads off to a buffet. Your "Cousin" will warmly greet you and show you to your table.  If […]

Tony’s Town Square: Dining on Main Street USA

12/15/2025 • Reviews, Walt Disney World • Looking for a delicious table service meal inside the Magic Kingdom?  Look no further than one our family’s favorite restaurants, Tony’s Town Square.  Inside this charming trattoria located on Main Street USA, you can enjoy your favorite Italian dishes, steaks and delicious desserts. The theming of the restaurant centers around the Disney animated classic, Lady and the Tramp.  In the lobby waiting area, children and grown-up kids can enjoy a few minutes of Lady and the Tramp, which plays constantly on the television. Kids can also color Lady and the Tramp coloring sheets while waiting for their table. The restaurant offers three distinct dining areas.  In the main dining room, guests will love the fountain of the canine couple, Lady and Tramp, which is the focal point of the room.  The main dining room offers comfortable family seating and is reminiscent of a classic New York City, family-owned, Italian eatery. […]

Cruise In For a Memorable Meal at Hollywood Studio’s Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant

7/9/2024 • Walt Disney World • Cruise right in for a memorable meal at Hollywood Studios Sci-Fi Dine-In.  This Hollywood sound stage takes you back to the era of drive-ins and sock hops.  Your family will enjoy sitting underneath a sky full of your twinkling stars in your “automo-booth or table” as classic black and white science fiction clips and commercials play on the big screen. You will find classic 50’s drive-in foods, such as onion rings, milkshakes (be sure to ask about the milkshake of the day!) and build-your-own burgers, but that’s not all.  The menu hosts other memorable dishes, such as New York Strip Steak, Smoked Turkey sandwiches, and St. Louis-style Pork Ribs.  Your children will find a wide variety of choices on the kid’s menu, such as popcorn chicken, mac-n-cheese, cheeseburgers, and grilled salmon to just name a few.  You’ll want to save room for another milkshake for dessert or perhaps some warm […]

Chip and Dale’s Harvest Feast at the Garden Grill is a “MUST” for Dining at Epcot!

4/24/2023 • Walt Disney World • When my family started planning our recent August vacation to Walt Disney World, there was one place that I knew we would need to book. While everyone has a favorite restaurant and character meal, The Garden Grill in Epcot’s Land Pavillion is always at the top of their list.  We have enjoyed dinner here on our last three visits to the parks. What makes this restaurant so special?  EVERYTHING!!!  The Garden Grill is located in Future World of Epcot.  The restaurant slowly rotates as you enjoy your meal and interact with Farmer Mickey, Pluto, Chip and Dale. By the time you have finished your meal, you have made one full revolution within the scenes of the Living with The Land attraction. Note: You will want to make sure that you enjoy this attraction that travels through the greenhouses before dinner.  Your kids will be amazed to see how they are […]

Dining at 50’s Prime Time Cafe

8/16/2014 • Walt Disney World • Looking for a delicious meal and a memorable experience, then book a dining reservation at 50’s Prime Time Cafe at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.   Dining reservations can be made 180 days in advance and are highly recommended.   If your “Aunt” is busy in the kitchen getting things ready, you may get to spend time in “Dad’s TV Room”  for a little bit watching classics television shows like Father Knows Best and the original Mickey Mouse Club.  When it’s time for dinner, don’t be surprised if one of your “cousins” yells that it’s time to eat!!! When it’s dinner time, get ready to step back into mom’s kitchen in the 1950’s.  For a special treat, you’re allowed to watch TV at the dinner table today!   While dining around the Formica dinner table, enjoy black-and-white television clips from popular prime-time shows circa 1955.   Dad’s Grilled Pork Chops, Aunt Liz's Golden Fried Chicken, Mom's […]