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  • Where to Eat at Disney World: Our Favorite Restaurants (No Sponsored Picks!)

    Sep 28, 2026


    🍽️ "Where should we eat at Disney?" It's the question Rob & Kerri Stuart get asked more than any other, from clients, agents, and friends at dinner. In episode #502 of Disney Travel Secrets, they finally answer it. There are no sponsored picks and no internet "top 10" lists. These are just the restaurants the Orlando-local Disney travel experts actually go back to again and again, in the parks, at the resorts, and off property.

    🏰 IN THE PARKS:

    • Animal Kingdom: Yak & Yeti's legendary ahi tuna nachos. The price has nearly doubled, but the portion hasn't shrunk!
    • Hollywood Studios: The Hollywood Brown Derby for the famous Cobb salad or filet mignon, plus the walk-up reservation tip for parties of two
    • EPCOT: Shiki-Sai in the Japan Pavilion for tuna with ponzu and sushi rolls, and Le Cellier for special occasions
    • Magic Kingdom: Jungle Navigation Co. Skipper Canteen for its great menu and even better theming

    🏨 AT THE DISNEY RESORTS:

    • Steakhouse 71 at the Contemporary for the best French onion soup on property (and the "$100 lunch" rule)
    • Wailulu Bar & Grill at the Polynesian's Island Tower, for one of the best burgers on or off property
    • The Turf Club at Saratoga Springs is reopening this week. Is it next on the list?

    🍕 OFF DISNEY PROPERTY (Save Money!):

    • Gator's Dockside for 2-for-1 drinks, wings, smash burgers, and the best place to watch the game
    • Piesano's for pizza, calzones, and chicken marsala
    • Pizzeria Uno for the best lunch special around

    🎉 ALSO IN THIS EPISODE:

    • Celebrating 17 years of marriage (sharing an anniversary with Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, October 1st!)
    • Why their anniversary trip isn't to Disney, and Baby's first vacation
    • A brand-new segment, RK Fun Facts: meet the real Rob & Kerri behind the scenes (hint: it involves an 8:30 bedtime 😴)
    • Is the Disney Dining Plan worth it? When it makes sense for budgeting and character meals

    Perfect for:

    • Families planning a Walt Disney World vacation
    • Disney foodies looking for the best restaurants
    • First-time Disney visitors wondering where to eat
    • Annual Passholders and locals
    • Anyone trying to save money on Disney dining

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