"Think, Think, Think" - The Crystal Palace in Walt Disney World's 100 Acre Wood

Character meals are for the adults, well at least for adults who are in love with Walt Disney World. But for those who have children, watching their child hug a Disney character is not just wonderful for the kids visiting the parks, but also a gift for parents and grandparents as well. Maybe more than anything, that is why Character meals are so popular.

Buffets are a wonderful value at Walt Disney World including the Crystal Palace Restaurant where you dine with the residents of 100 Acre Wood in the Magic Kingdom.

This traditional American buffet features Winnie the Pooh, Tigger, Piglet and Eeyore, the only meal with these characters. The building itself is arguably the most beautiful at Walt Disney World. It is located left of the Castle off Main Street and just short of Adventureland. Admission to the park is required no matter what time you arrive. Operating hours do vary, so ask when you are making reservations for any of the three meals available.

Were you aware that the Crystal Palace Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom is inspired by the actual Crystal Palace? That was a cast-iron and glass building originally erected in Hyde Park, London, England, to house the Great Exhibition of 1851.

At Disney the Victorian design remains, with windows and glass throughout, which does bring in plenty of light. It is a wonderful facility that is recommended for a visit if only to see the elegant surroundings and take pictures. During the late fall/early winter of 2009/10, the Crystal Palace was undergoing renovations, but they are complete.

You should expect to wait a little bit for a table, even with Advanced Dining Reservations. Once you enter, you will see character topiaries of Pooh and his friends Piglet, Eeyore and Tigger. During the holidays, trees and lights abound, which makes it an even more glorious space.

After being seated, you will soon see Winnie and friends begin to make the rounds of the room. There is seating areas in the center and along the windows, but don't worry about meeting the characters, they will stop, greet and hug everyone. There is plenty of opportunity for pictures. What is really nice about a character meal, is that you don't have to wait in line, the entertainment comes right to you.

The breakfast buffet is $21 for adults and $12 for children (prices subject to change). This large selection includes traditional favorites such as omelets, which by itself make the breakfast a wonderful meal; plus cereals and freshly baked pastries, as well as more unique offerings such as breakfast lasagna and cheddar cheese potatoes.

Many enjoy the puffed-up sugar and cinnamon French Toast, breakfast meats and potatoes. And then, you can also get a Mickey Waffle. But the most filling of entrees is the Pooh's Breakfast Lasagna. For lunch you will find many different salads, sandwich meat, vegetables, chicken, pork BBQ and Salmon. Lunch is $23 for adults and $13 for children. The shrimp, prime rib, salmon, pork and roasted garlic mashed potatoes seem to be well appreciated.

There is also a "Pooh Corner", the Crystal Palace's buffet just for kids! Here are the chicken strips, macaroni and cheese, peanut butter and jelly, and pizza. It is also a big buffet with a many choices to make a meal for anyone. But if you are on a special diet, be sure to call in advance. Disney will do anything they can to accommodate your dietary needs.

For dinner, the buffet abounds with American favorites. There are plenty of salads and dressings, peel-your-own shrimp, soups, potatoes, and several vegetable dishes. The main dishes include prime rib, chicken, pork, pasta and a special salmon (see photo below), along with dishes with spice such as curry, cinnamon, mango and papaya.

And remember, take a little, enjoy that, and go back for seconds and thirds or whatever in order to get your money's worth. Dinner is $33.00 for adults and $16.00 for children. And tax/gratuity is extra for all meals.

Desserts change over time, but here are some of the past listed items: cheesecakes, apple cobbler, puddings and gelatins, peanut butter and carrot cakes, various pies, double chocolate brownie, cookies, and coconut flan. And of course, there is the sundae bar. Hungry yet?

THINGS TO REMEMBER
First, make reservations early. You can do that 180 days in advance. Make your reservations the earliest you can. The phone number is (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463.

Bring your camera and video cam. These are shots you don't want to miss, not just the characters but the building. And bring your autograph book and Sharpies that work very well and have different colors.

If this structure were anywhere else, it might be more formal dining, but in the Magic Kingdom its shorts and casual wear. And remember also that meal selections can change from time to time.

Move around, you'll see duplicate offerings on different buffet tables; you don't have to follow a single line. This makes it easier to secure your food quickly. Eat a little, return for more. As with any buffet, getting it all at once is just not best way to sample all the dishes.

Each of the four characters made it around the full room during what appeared to be one full seating. Interesting how that happens. And during your visit Pooh and friends parade all the children around the room twirling napkins, chanting and having fun.

A lot of people never make the sit-down restaurants due to the cost, but you need to do at least one Character Meal each visit. It's a rule I think. If you're on the Disney Dining Plan, that's usually not a problem, but if not and are with kids you really do need to do this, if not this Character Meal, one that has your favorite characters.

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Bruce A. Brodsky
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Tips for Saving Money on Food At Walt Disney World-Orlando

Food at Walt Disney World can be outrageously expensive and, in some cases, of poor quality. It can make a very large dent in your vacation budget if you don't plan ahead.

Picnics are not really the solution. You are not allowed to bring your own food into the theme parks.(the exception being the two water parks where you can and should take a picnic with you) People do seem take food into the parks, and I have never seen anyone challenged. I guess the watchword here is "be discrete"If you arrive at the gates with a large cooler and
picnic hamper you are inviting the Disney people to take action.

1. Get a good breakfast "Off -World"

Fantastic breakfast deals abound on Hwy 192. Deny's and International house of Pancakes have a number of locations serving really good breakfasts. Some smaller restaurants and big chains like Sizzlers serve a breakfast buffet where you can really stuff yourself for a few dollars. My personal favorite is Cracker Barrel who dish up traditional Southern cooking. A good breakfast will set you up for a hard day at the parks and prevent mid morning hunger pangs.
(However it might not be a good idea to ride "Tower of Terror" or "Mission Space" with a full stomach!)

2. Avoid Killer Snacks

Snacks at Disney World can make a big hole in your wallet. You could buy a full meal "off world" for the price of a Disney coffee and cake. Try to carry a drink. The parks sell a nifty shoulder strap to hold a small bottle. After your first expensive purchase you can replace the bottle with cheaper sodas from a supermarket.In really hot weather you will appreciate a drink at regular intervals. Water is probably best. Try to find some kind of waist strap to hold
a bottle which you can replenish at the water fountains as you come across them. (Totes do a good one)

3. Avoid fast food.

The best way to avoid expensive, inferior fast food is to arrange in advance where and when you will eat Trouble comes when you are too tired or thirsty to care, - the result will be a very inferior hot dog or slice of pizza at top dollar prices. A proper sit down restaurant, carefully chosen, will represent much better value for money and you will have a nice rest in the process.

4. Eat Your Main Meal at Lunchtime.

Many restaurants have similar dinner and lunch menus but the lunch time one will be quite a lot cheaper. My family enjoyed a new meal called Linner. As brunch is to breakfast and lunch, linner is to Lunch and Dinner. Basically we ate from the lunch menu as late as possible. We missed the lunch time crowds but ate before the more expensive dinner menu kicked in (usually around 3pm) If you have a really good breakfast it will be easy enough to hold out until 3.00pm We would often buy something to munch as we sat and waited for Parades, Fantasmic etc.

5. Use the Monorail

Use the monorail to go to a resort hotel at lunch or dinner time. They are often much less crowded and cheaper than the theme park restaurants. Get a hand stamp and you can return to the theme park later.

6. Treat Yourself to a full Service restaurants at EPCOT

Many people consider the restaurants in The World Showcase to be an important part of the EPCOT experience and you will definitely want to try one of them. The trick here is to choose carefully because they can be expensive, make sure it is the right choice for your family. (Not much point in shelling out for Japanese if junior will only ear burgers)

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Fabulous Tips for Dining in Disney World

Eating is one of the things that people overlook when it comes to planning for a Disney World trip. But it is actually one of the most important parts because as everyone of us knows, we can't survive without food. Aside from that, food can also contribute to a more pleasant trip. This is why, it is only right that you plan for dining properly. With so many eateries inside Disney World, it would be difficult to make a choice. Here are some tips on how to choose the perfect restaurant as well as other pointers on how to have a great dining experience.



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Top 5 places at Walt Disney World Eat

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You'll never starve while spending the day at Walt Disney World. Restaurants, snack and plenty of sweets at the Walt Disney World almost every corner. Here are the top five places to eat while visiting Walt Disney World.

1.Beaches & Cream Soda Shop. Beaches and Cream Soda Shop at Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort and serves snacks, lunch and dinner in an atmosphere filled with music jukebox. The menu is inexpensive and offersSandwiches, burgers, hot dogs, soups, salads and even ice. Beaches & Cream Soda Shop has added a famous "Kitchen Sink Sundae" that every flavor of ice cream, served to offer them to you in a kitchen sink.

2.The 'Crystal Palace. Crystal Palace restaurant on the character of Main Street, USA and offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, all buffet style. Whatever your taste, you're sure to see the Crystal Palace, because they serveOmelettes, cereals, Prime Rib and Salmon. A buffet party full of goodies, including peanut butter and jelly sandwiches for the children of stocks. Reservations are such that the Crystal Palace restaurant fills quickly with Diners impatient waiting for a glimmer of Winnie the Pooh and his friends catch recommended.

The city 3.Tony 'Square Restaurant. Tony's Town Square Restaurant is on Main Street, USA and Lady & the Tramp Disney film is based. Tony Law, serves lunch at low pricesand dinner and offers traditional Italian dishes like spaghetti, bread, pita bread, pizza and baked ziti. Remember to end your meal with a scoop of ice cream!

4.The 'Hollywood Brown Derby. The Hollywood Brown Derby at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme of Hollywood Boulevard. Lunch and dinner offers a refined setting. The Hollywood Brown Derby is the original model in Los Angeles, California, and serves many of the same favorites, including the famousBrown Derby Cobb Salad Brown Derby Grapefruit Cake and. The Hollywood Brown Derby is a favorite place of all reservations are strongly recommended as well.

5.Restaurantosaurus. Restaurantosaurus The food guide is a quick service style Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park in Dinoland, USA. The offers of seats within Restaurantosaurus and serves hot dogs, hamburgers, salads and eat quickly, so return to your Disney adventure.

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