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5. Be Our Guest Restaurant, Magic Kingdom, Walt Disney World

A perfect setting for any fairy tale prince or princess, Be Our Guest in New Fantasyland takes you into the heart of Beast's castle with the chance to sit in the West Wing, the Rose Gallery, or the massive ballroom. You can take a peek into Beast's study — where you might even run into Beast himself!

The ballroom features cherub-painted ceilings, massive chandeliers, and windows overlooking the snowy mountains below the castle. If you're seated in the West Wing, you'll find a much darker tone as this was the Beast's side of the castle that Belle was forbidden from visiting — but it's here you'll find the film's Enchanted Rose sitting under a glass dome and shedding petals throughout the day. In the Rose Gallery, you'll find portraits of your favorite characters as well as a massive music box Belle's father made to celebrate their wedding.

6. 50s Prime Time Cafe, Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World

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As much as we love the opulence of Be Our Guest, the homey setting of 50s Prime Time Cafe is just plain fun. This relaxed atmosphere offers comfort food in a family setting, with TVs at many tables rolling black and white sitcom clips throughout your meal. The decor throughout is all 50s kitsch, with black and white tile floors, knick-knacks adorning shelves and walls, and brightly colored curtains and wallpaper. Be sure to explore the waiting area and lounge!

In addition to the homey kitchen theming, the service at the cafe is decidedly unique. Your server will chide you about eating your vegetables and washing your hands if you've gone to the restroom — a lot like being at home, only you don't have to cook or do the dishes.

7. Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, Disney's Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World

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If you don't want to eat your vegetables, the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, also in Hollywood Studios, might be a better choice, without skimping on theming. Here, you're also going back in time to the 50s, but this time in the guise of a drive-in movie theater. Sit at car-themed tables — complete with lighted tailfins and a stylish Disney logo — and enjoy burgers, fries, and shakes to the accompaniment of classic monster movies playing on the big screen.

8. Blue Bayou, Disneyland and Tokyo Disneyland

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If you're heading to Disneyland, you need to take the time to visit the Blue Bayou restaurant inside Pirates of the Caribbean. (Yes, inside.) This eatery puts you on an outdoor terrace on the Lousiana bayou, where you can enjoy the constant twilight, twinkling fireflies, chirping crickets, and colorful paper lanterns overhead. While you dine, boats from Pirates of the Caribbean sail by your terrace, and though you might assume it makes the restaurant overly noisy, it's a quiet scene on the ride where the boats drift lazily over the water — making for a peaceful scene whether you're on the ride or in the Blue Bayou itself.

The food matches the setting, with cajun styling including Disney's famous (and delicious) Monte Cristo sandwiches... though they're sized such that you might want to order one to share.

Have your own favorite themed restaurant at Disney? Let us know about it in the comments!

 
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