Walt Disney World Dining Review: Tusker House

 

One of the easier character dining experiences to get a reservation for is Tusker House in Animal Kingdom. It is located in the Africa section of Animal Kingdom and features Mickey Mouse and friends in their safari gear. It is a buffet and has a selection of African inspired foods. Now, don't let that scare you away. It is a buffet and it has plenty of options.

Characters came around quickly and the restaurant was not packed.

Basmati rice and curry, falalphel, tabouli salad, pita - I forgot to take a picture of the meat

A dessert selection that we shared---get the bread pudding!

Goofy was ready to go fishing!

Mickey was ready to hit Kilimanjaro Safari

Donald is my #1

Daisy rocks this safari outfit

I urge you to go to Tusker House and enjoy some time with Mickey and pals!

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1900 Park Fare at The Grand Floridian Resort

1900 Park Fare is a character buffet restaurant at The Grand Floridian Resort at Walt Disney World Resort that features a wide variety of dishes. During the dinner service, you can meet Cinderella, Prince Charming, Lady Tremaine, Drizella and Anastasia.

We had one of the first available dinner reservations for the dinner seating and we had plenty of time to go through the buffet line one time before the characters started making their rounds. We went to the buffet a second time after we met a couple of characters. The characters took a break and Chris went to the dessert bar to get us a plate to share. The only thing we didn't enjoy from the buffet was the lemon tart.

You can take a look at the food here first....

A signature dish, the strawberry bisque!

Catfish, Butternut squash ravioli, mashed potatoes, creamy chicken, cheese tortellini, broccoli salad

Blue Glowtini

Salmon, Jasmine Rice, Prime Rib, Mongolian Beef, Catfish and Mashed Potatoes

Our shared dessert plate-gummy bears, rice crispy treat, brownie, cannoli, and a lemon tart

Rum Swirl

And we got to meet the characters too!

Prince Charming mostly talked about how lovely Cinderella looked

 

Cinderella wondered if Gus Gus had been nibbling off the buffet

 

Lady Tremaine was discussing the difficulties of living in the castle

 

Anastasia wondered if she had the prettiest dress

 

Drizella asked if I was happy with my prince.

1900 Park Fare is not to be missed if you are staying at The Grand Floridian or if you love Cinderella.

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Character Meet and Greet: Mickey Mouse at Garden Grill

Where can you meet Mickey Mouse?

1. Discovery Island, Animal Kingdom
With Minnie Mouse in Safari Gear

2. Character Spot, Epcot
Same queue as Minnie Mouse and Goofy

3. Commissary Lane, Hollywood Studios
Same queue as Minnie Mouse, wearing Sorcerer's Apprentice costume

4. Town Square Theater, Magic Kingdom

5. Character Meals
Garden Grill in Epcot (Farmer Costume), Hollywood and Vine in Hollywood Studios (Lunch at Dinner), Tusker House in Animal Kingdom (Safari Gear), Chef Mickey's at Disney's Contemporary Resort (Chef Costume), and O'hana at Disney's Polynesian Resort (Hawaiian Shirt) (Breakfast only).

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Disney Tip of the Week: Check In for ADRs Early

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Disney Tip of the Week: Share a Meal

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Walt Disney World Character Meet and Greet: Tigger

I've never been a big Winnie the Pooh fan, but meeting Tigger was so fun! I love the enthusiastic, bubbly and bouncy characters and who is more enthusiastic, bubbly and bouncy than Tigger!

I met him at Crystal Palace in Magic Kingdom during lunch and it was wonderful...this is one of the best set up character meals...plenty of room to maneuver and so pretty!

Tigger can be visited at Crystal Palace or with Pooh in Magic Kingdom.

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A Guide to Animal Kingdom Table Service Restaurants

Animal Kingdom table service restaurants offer some of the most unique styles of food on the Walt Disney World Resort.

This Guide will give you a quick glimpse at the restaurants.

Yak & Yeti Restaurant

Theme: Nepal

Location: Asia

Food Style: Pan-Asian

Dinner Style: A la Carte

Meals Served: Lunch and Dinner

Dining Plan: Yes, 1 Table Service Credit

Click here for reservations or to view the menu.

Tiffins

Theme: Travel

Location: Discovery Island

Food Style: African, Asian, South American

Dinner Style: A la Carte

Meals Served: Lunch and Dinner

Dining Plan: Yes, 2 Table Service Credits

Click here for reservations or to view the menu.

Rainforest Cafe

Theme: Rainforest

Location: Entrance Plaza

Food Style: American

Dinner Style: A la Carte

Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Dining Plan: Yes, 1 Table Service Credit

Click here for reservations or to view the menu.

Tusker House

Theme: African Safari

Location: Africa

Food Style: American and African

Dinner Style: Buffet

Meals Served: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Dining Plan: Yes, 1 Table Service Credit

Character Meal: Members of the Fab Five (Donald, Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, Daisy) in Safari Gear

Click here for reservations or to view the menu.

Which is your favorite Animal Kingdom table service restaurant?

Written by Jennie Thomas

Jennie is a Vacationeer with Ear To There Travel who loves Expedition Everest and Walt Disney's Enchanted Tiki Room.

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