Dining options with 2 & 3 yr olds

Hi

We are going to Disney for christmas, we intend to %26#39;do%26#39; the parks the week we arrive (15th). Now i cant decide how to do christmas day. Any suggestions? I know the parks will be busy busy which i really dont mind as we should have covered most things by then and will just enjoy the day %26amp; sights.

However this also leaves what to do for dinner? there will be 2 adults and 3 kids ( 2, 3 %26amp; 13) what age do you pay for the character buffets.

If you have a fine dining meal do you have to order a meal for everyone as we would normally order one between the two small ones.

Or should we stay out of the parks, which hotels would be nice for dinner? and any other ideas for activities that day as i am assuming shops will be closed ( do the sales start teh next day?)

Sorry for the long post, i just cant decide what to do, i had originally thought of going to Epcot and dinner at leCellier which i will probably still visit but not sure its a good choice for the kids on christmas day.

Lizi

Dining options with 2 %26amp; 3 yr olds

Hello lakeland,

The Magic Kingdom will be body to body. And even though we have done and seen everything at the parks we said we would never attempt the Magic Kingdom on Christmas Day so on our last Christmas Day trip we enjoyed Epcot a character meal at the Garden Grill and the Candlelight Processsional. Even though it was crowded it didn%26#39;t feel as crowded because it%26#39;s Disney%26#39;s largest park and more spread out. The Garden Grill is a great character meal with family style dining at Epcot. If you do choose to go to the Magic Kingdom The Liberty Tree Tavern in our opinion is your best option for dinner as it offers a Thanksgiving type dinner, very tasty and will please all the ages in your family. Do make all your Christmas week dining reservations 180 days in advance as they often book up the day the lines open for booking Christmas Day. I also want to add that even though LeCellier is a great Epcot dining choice, for your children The Garden Grill character meal would be a much better choice. You can also book this with the Candlelight Processional package which doesn%26#39;t cost anything extra, you simply receive priority seating for the show. For a complete list of Disney dining and menu%26#39;s check out www.allearsnet.com

Dining options with 2 %26amp; 3 yr olds

If you want to stay away from the parks but do something a little different I suggest a trip to Gaylord Palms Hotel which has an ice sculpture exhibition.

You will need to book the meal and I am sure they will be flexible re. your little ones. Why not e mail them to find out or have a look at their website.

The Ice exhibtion is awesome and the adults and kids will enjoy it especially the slides made from ice which you can go on as many times as you wish.

As an alternative pay a nightime visit to Boardwalk and look at the decked out hotels and get a meal at one of the restaurants there.

I would do Chef Mickey%26#39;s and the 13 year old would be considered and adult price at all of it%26#39;s restaurants which I think is really crazy but I think that Chef Mickey%26#39;s is the best for characters and as soon as 180 come for your dates you better get on the phone and make reservations cause it will be a total zoo then.

Hi

Thanks for the input, i have had a look at the gaylords ice exhibition info and it looks like a good option, a bit more laid back.

How about Seaworld or Busch Gardens how are they on christmas day and where would be good for a nice dinner? Reading old post someone suggested Rennaisance at Seaworld but cant get much info on there just now(menus).

Lizi