| Resort |
Restaurant |
Description |
Comments |
| Animal
Kingdom Lodge |
Jiko |
Don't
be intimidated by the unique offerings at this African-themed restaurant. It
has been a pleasant surprise to a number of skeptical diners. |
Be
sure to ask for the separate vegetarian menu! Chefs are reported
to be very veggie-friendly here. Always gets rave reviews - one
of the best bets. |
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Boma |
An
African-inspired buffet -- heavy on vegetarian options. Outstanding
variety and many tasty options for both vegetarians & vegans. |
Be
sure to ask for a chef - they will walk you through the buffet &
explain options. While service is not quite what it used to be,
this is still a very veg-friendly buffet. |
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Sanaa |
African
cuisine with Indian flavors, in a setting that offers some amazing
views of the savannah. The animals here can get quite close to the
windows. |
Too
new for me to have any reviews or personal experience, but I've
heard that they have both a vegetarian and vegan menu! With the
Lodge's other wonderful choices, I have no doubt that this will
be a good one, too. |
| Beach
Club Resort & Villas |
Beaches
and Cream |
An
old-fashioned soda shop, with some amazing ice cream creations. |
They
do have a veggie burger and veggie wrap on the menu - ask, but I'd
guess that they are vegan, or "veganizable". I have heard
that with advance notice, they might provide Toffuti or Rice Dream. |
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Cape
May Cafe |
Mornings
offer a character breakfast buffet with about what you'd expect.
For dinner, this becomes a seafood lover's dream, with a "Clam Bake"
buffet. |
Not
the best choice for vegetarians or vegans - not much beyond salads,
kids mac 'n' cheese, and desserts. |
| Boardwalk
Inn & Villas |
Big
River Grille & Brewing Works |
The
focus here is on their specialty beers and ales. Menu is rather
"meat-heavy." |
Vegetarians
may be able to modify a salad or pasta dish, but I don't recommend
this one -- as a vegan, it's the only time I ever left a WDW restaurant
hungry. |
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ESPN
Club |
The
theme here is sports. TVs abound - even in the men's room! |
There
is a vegetable sandwich on the menu - looks "veganizable",
but ask first. While not the best choice, it's probably an option,
if the sports-bar theme appeals to you. |
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Flying
Fish |
A
seafood restaurant with an old seaside amusement park atmosphere.
While offering an upscale dining experience for the adults, the
kids aren't forgotten, with some whimsical touches just for them. |
Mostly
seafood, but a vegetarian pasta dish is available. Vegans should
call ahead, to see if they will work with you. |
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Spoodles |
A
Mediterranean restaurant with an open kitchen and a relaxed, family-type
atmosphere. Can be a bit noisy, though.
*Note:
closing soon, to be replaced by Cat Cora's Kouzzina
|
Oak-fired
flatbreads and some veggie pasta dishes for vegetarians. I was treated
to a vegan plate of various mediterranean dishes on request. |
| Caribbean
Beach Resort |
Shutters
at Old Port Royale |
Casual,
cozy place with Caribbean-inspired American cuisine. |
A
veggie pasta dish and a couple of sides are available. Vegans should
call ahead. |
| Contemporary
Resort |
California
Grill |
While
this restaurant provides a very nice, rather upscale menu, it's
the view that makes this place really special. It's amazing if you
can plan your meal to coincide with the Magic Kingdom fireworks. |
The
head chef has changed since my last meal here, but I had an absolutely
amazing "Vegetarian Unplugged" (sampler of different dishes), made
vegan with a small modification. |
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Chef
Mickey's |
Character
breakfast and dinner buffet. Noisy but lots of family fun. |
Vegetarians
might be able to make do with side dishes - not much for vegans.
A call ahead might produce better results. |
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The
Wave |
A
casual restaurant that blends American cuisine with world flavors. |
A
vegetable stew with rice seems to be the best veggie offering on
the menu, but the restaurant says they will work with special diets
- vegans should call ahead. |
| Coronado
Springs |
Maya
Grill |
A
rather fancy Southwestern steakhouse. The menu seems to have gone
more mainstream since its opening. |
Really
nothing on the menu, but they can make you "something" by request. Calling
ahead may increase your options. |
| Dolphin
Resort |
Fresh |
This
buffet-style Mediterranean market is open for breakfast & lunch. It
sounds like a wonderful choice for both vegetarians and vegans. |
Breakfast features
a juice bar and lots of fresh fruit. Lunch includes Mediterranean
dishes made to order. The chef is reportedly very accomodating
to various diets. |
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Shula's
Steak House |
The
name says it all --definitely a "steakhouse". |
Vegetarian
options seem to be limited to salads and a few side dishes. |
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Todd
English's bluezoo |
Aquatic-themed
decor, with a very fish-centric menu. |
Based
on the menu, not much more than a salad or a side dish. You might
want to call ahead. |
| Fort
Wilderness |
Hoop
Dee Doo
Musical Revue |
A
very popular dinner show, with singing, dancing, and lots of laughs,
suitable for the whole family. |
Don't
follow my example - call ahead & make sure you speak with a
chef at least 72 hours before your meal. I ended up with a simple
plate of grilled veggies & rice - no seasoning, very little
flavor. Okay for a quick meal, but not worth the high price for
this dinner show. |
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Trail's
End Buffeteria |
Breakfast,
lunch & dinner buffet, with typical home-style favorites. |
A
vegetarian could probably manage with the side-dishes. For vegans,
I'd ask first, to see what they can do for you. |
| Grand
Floridian Resort and Spa |
1900
Park Fare |
Character
breakfast and dinner buffet. Mary Poppins in the morning, Cinderella
in the evening. Some say the characters don't make the rounds quite
as well here as other character meals. |
You'd
have to ask about ingredients, but there seem to be a few good
vegetarian options here -- the strawberry soup gets raves. Quite
a few side dishes, and a vegetable lo mein.Vegans should call
ahead.
|
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Citricos |
A
rather pricey, upscale Mediterranean restaurant. Reviews are mixed
on this one. |
An
interesting tofu and pasta dish is now offered on the menu - could
be vegan, but ask a chef to confirm. |
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Grand
Floridian Cafe |
A
cheerful, family restaurant, offering breakfast, lunch & dinner. Prices
do tend to reflect the upscale neighborhood. |
Not
much at all on the menu. Definitely call ahead to see what they
can do for you. |
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Narcoossee's |
Casual-yet-upscale,
contemporary decor, with a view of Seven Seas Lagoon. Reviews are
quite mixed on this one. |
Entrée
with summer vegetables and marinated tofu currently offered. Ask
to see if it's vegan. |
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Victoria
and Albert's |
A
true AAA 5-star restaurant, this is Disney's premiere dining experience.
Priority seating is required, as well as appropriate attire. Very
expensive, but for many, it's worth it. |
Dietary
requests should be made with your reservation, and confirmed the
day before. Every meal here is unique, so it's difficult to give
an example. However, I have no doubt that the chef will work to
make something quite special. |
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Garden
View Lounge |
Afternoon
tea from 2-4:30, daily. |
While
not exactly a meal, the "snacks" can be quite filling. Along with
your tea, they have scones, pastries, and other treats. Most offerings
appear vegetarian, but not vegan. |
| Old
Key West Resort |
Olivia's
Cafe |
Down-home
dining in a relaxed atmosphere. A nice place if you're in the area. Breakfast,
lunch & dinner are offered. |
Lunch
& dinner offer penne pasta with asiago cheese, sun-dried tomatoes
and baby spinach. (Might be vegan without the cheese.) |
| Polynesian
Resort |
Kona
Cafe |
Located
on the upper level of the Polynesian lobby, it shares the tropical
atmosphere. The coffee alone is enough to bring some folks here. For
others, it's the sinful desserts. |
While
the menu has changed, the service remains top-notch. While calling
ahead is helpful, I have never had a problem getting the chef to
prepare something vegan for me "on the fly" - they always
seem eager to please. |
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'Ohana |
Very
lively, up-beat and noisy, with Polynesian decor and entertainment.
All-you-can-eat grilled meat feast. |
The
regular menu doesn't offer much for a vegetarian or vegan, but a
call in advance should get you tasty meal. If you're lucky enough
to catch Chef TJ, you'll be in for quite a treat! |
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Spirit
of Aloha Polynesian Luau |
A
real luau, complete with fire dancers and lots of Polynesian music.
Reviews range from "love it" to "hate it". |
Vegetarians
can probably make do with the salad, bread and a few side dishes.
Vegans should call ahead -- not sure if they can accommodate or
not. |
| Port
Orleans Resort |
Boatwright's |
Located
in the Riverside section, this place tends to be a bit rowdy, but
the servers make things fun. Note: now open for dinner only. |
The
menu currently offers a veggie pasta dish, and a few sides. Vegans
should call ahead - not sure what is available. |
| Saratoga
Springs Resort and Spa |
Turf
Club Bar and Grill |
A
nice, casual restaurant that tends to be overlooked, due to its
location. Usually gets good reviews. |
A
veggie pasta dish and a few sides are available. Vegans should call
ahead. |
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| Shades
of Green Resort |
Garden
Gallery |
Each
night features a different "themed" buffet. Check ahead
for that day's menu. |
Not
sure how vegans would fare, but it looks like each buffet has at
least "something" vegetarian. |
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Mangino's |
An
Italian dinner place. |
Eggplant
Parmesan and cheese pizza are currently available. Vegans should
probably call ahead. |
| Swan
Resort |
Garden
Grove |
Weekends
offer a character buffet breakfast. Weekdays offer a more standard
breakfast, no characters. Lunch is a la cart, while dinner offers
a different buffet, depending on the day. |
Breakfast
is about what you would expect. Lunch seems to have some promising
vegetarian offerings. Dinner could be more of a challenge. Vegans
should definitely call ahead. |
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Kimonos
Sushi Bar |
As
the name implies, the focus here is sushi. |
A
possible egg roll, a couple of side dishes and salads might be ok
for vegetarians -- ask about possible hidden ingredients first,
though. |
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Il
Mulino New York Trattoria |
Rich
Italian meals in an elegant setting. |
Based
on the menu, I'd guess that a vegetarian would have no problem finding
a very rich meat-free pasta dish, but vegans should call ahead -
pasta may have eggs, and most dishes include dairy. |
| Wilderness
Lodge |
Artist
Point |
A
nice steakhouse with a beautiful view of the Wilderness Lodge pool
area. (dinner only) |
Potato-chive
potstickers are completely vegan (and highly recommended). Salads
are made to order and often a veggie plate can be prepared with
available side dishes. Prior notice may offer even more options. |
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Whispering
Canyon Cafe |
This
place is anything but "whispering." Party atmosphere
with lots of Cast Member antics. Focus is on meat-heavy family-style
meals. |
Cousin
Al's vegetarian pasta is available in place of the usual skillet
meal. Might be vegan minus the cheese. |
| Yacht
Club Resort |
Captain's
Grille |
A
casual eatery that seems to under a lot of changes. |
The
breakfast menu has some interesting vegetarian choices. Lunch offers
"Fresh Tomato and Mozzarella on Ciabbatta Roll." Dinner
menu doesn't offer much. You may want to call ahead for more options. |
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Yachtsman
Steakhouse |
Definitely
a steakhouse, but they keep a vegetarian entree on the menu, and they
will work with you if you call 24-48 hrs earlier. (Beware that you
may catch an unpleasant glimpse of the meat before it is prepared.) |
A mushroom
ravioli dish, as well as a couple of side dishes, currently show on
the menu. (I would definitely call ahead on this one, though.) |