Originally Posted By Smiling Grump We're going to WDW over Christmas and we're wondering where we should book in for Christmas Dinner? I was thinking of trying to get in at Cinderella's, but are there better recommendations? There will be 13 of us with kids ranging from 2 to 8. We know it's going to be a little bit crowded, but since we're leaving the next day we should be able to endure the claustrophobia one last day
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb That's a tough one without knowing the sorts of things your family enjoys. I do know they bump the prices on "special meals", like Cindy's during holidays. What do you think about the Biergarten in the German pavilion at EPCOT? Many of our Christmas traditions come from Germany, so the restaurant has a bit of a built in Christmas feel. They also have huge tables and generally seat different parties together (like in Germany) so your entire party will fit at one table. Or for the "Christmas Story" ambiance what about 9 Dragons in the China pavilion? I'm not trying to steer you away from Cindy's, but I haven't eaten there since it was "King Stephen's" years before it became a character venue. So I can't speak to it's quality or value (I've read mixed reviews). I also know it is difficult to get a seating even during slow times of year. Have fun!
Originally Posted By Smiling Grump Thanks for you're help! I hadn't even considered Biergarten as a possibility. It's definitely one to keep in mind. My mother is in a bit of a tizzy not being able to cook Christmas Dinner for her grandchildren, so I think we'll have to stay to somewhere with a more traditional fair for her sake. Though I am hoping to get into 9 Dragons while we're there. Since it will be our last day, we're hoping to end the trip in a big way with a Character dinner. I'm guessing most of them will be serving traditional Christmas fair (Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Gravy, Stuffing, ...) but I'd like to hear people's experiences with holiday meals at WDW.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Liberty Tree Tavern will definitely have traditional holiday fare, we ate there for Thanksgiving back in '03 and the food was very good. However it no longer offers character dining. That's the only place we've done character dining on a holiday so I don't know what other places may offer on Christmas. The places with American food are probably your best bet for traditional Christmas dinner offerings. That is to say, places like Ohana with its Polynesian food are less likely to have turkey with all the fixings than Chef Mickeys (not sure if they have a holiday buffet or not). <--- no help at all
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I'd be inclined to suggest a character buffet like Chef Mickey's, or 1900 Park Fare. More food variety for a large group is a good thing; everyone can find something they want to eat.
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Garden Grill may be a good option. It's "all you care to eat" and IIRC the food was very "homey". Also, because it's less well known than other character meals a Christmas day seating may be easier to come by.
Originally Posted By Smiling Grump Thanks! I checked up some on your suggestions and I think we've got a list compiled now for top choices and (hopefully) we should be able to get one of them at the 180 day mark 1900 Park Fare Cinderella's Royal Table Garden Grill Chef Mickey's Liberty Tavern Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue Boatwright's Dining Hall (we're staying at French Quarter) Thanks again for all your help!
Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt <a href="http://disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/liberty-tree-tavern/" target="_blank">http://disneyworld.disney.go.c...-tavern/</a> I guess not!
Originally Posted By Autopia Deb Liberty Tree reverted briefly to a character venue while Crystal Palace was down for a refurb. Now CP is up and running again LT is back to regular dining.
