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2. ‘Ohana

Image: DisneyThe Best Friends Breakfast at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort is just a monorail hop away from the Magic Kingdom. When you eat here, you’re embracing the Hawaiian spirit and love of family. It’s not a coincidence that Lilo & Stitch host the festivities, as their film mainstreamed the concept of ‘Ohana. It’s the belief that nobody gets left behind or forgotten, a touching sentiment about the powerful nature of friendship.

When you eat here, you’ll feel like you’ve always lived in the South Seas. The inviting atmosphere and laid back ambience perfectly encapsulate that island escape that everyone fantasizes about. Lilo & Stitch party here along with their friend Mickey Mouse, who is dressed in a Polynesian shirt, of course. Pluto joins his friend, too, but this is the rare instance when Mickey Mouse isn’t the center of attention.

This breakfast is undeniably Lilo & Stitch’s show. The two parade around, offering pictures with customers in between parades. Yes, I said parades. About every 20 minutes, Hawaiian Roller Coaster comes on the loudspeakers, and the stars of this song invite children to march around the restaurant. I probably have a dozen videos of this particular event. It’s one of my favorite things at Walt Disney World.

1. Akershus

Image: DisneyLook, everyone knows about Cinderella’s Royal Table. Here’s what nobody will admit, though. Eating in Cinderella Castle comes with a massive amount of sticker shock. This meal’s price doubles as smelling salts. You can’t get a deal on the Disney Dining Plan, either. As a Signature Dining experience, it requires two entitlements. Why am I talking about an unlisted character meal?

Akershus shares almost all of the benefits of Cinderella’s Royal Table at a much more reasonable cost. Think of it as a low-key substitute with some extra benefits. In terms of princesses, the two restaurants are even. The Disney Princess roll call includes Ariel, Aurora, Belle, Cinderella, and Snow White. That’s definitely the A-List. And like with ‘Ohana, there’s a parade during the meal. The princesses will escort your child through the restaurant, making them feel like royalty.

The food is better at Akershus, too. Located at the Norway Pavilion, this restaurant is heavy on the Scandinavian cuisine…and it is goooood. The meats and cheeses here are the finest at Walt Disney World, and the entrees are sublime as well. Eating here is an exercise in Disney-created happiness. Plus, when your meal is over, you’re only a few steps away from Frozen Ever After!

 
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