My Prosperous World

A vacation in Orlando is calling to you. You know the rides will be scream-worthy, the shows will be amazing, and the roving characters will be just as lovable as you remember. What you don’t know is that the food will be just as memorable. There are beautiful gourmet restaurants, and even the fast food is carefully designed by chefs. Here are some of the choices available to you.

For a fast meal someplace you can cool down between rides, you can’t beat Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland at the Magic Kingdom. They have a menu full of Americana, with some nice kosher options. My favorite is the chicken, served with mashed potatoes even better than Mom used to make.

Stop by Liberty Tree Tavern in Liberty Square for the pot roast or the turkey plate, and no matter how full you are, you must try the Butter Griddled Pound Cake. It is even more rich and delicious than it sounds. If you’re more in the mood for Italian, wander over to Tony’s Town Square on Main Street. The baked ziti alone is worth the trip.

For an additional taste of Hollywood while you’re wandering Hollywood Studios, go to the Brown Derby. They have a wide range on their menu, and you can gaze at the stars (so to speak). If you’re looking for something more mid western than coastal, then the 50’s Prime Time Cafe is where you want to head. And if you want to travel farther afield, the Italian at Mama Melrose’s Ristorante might be just what you’re traveling to find.

If you go to the Animal Kingdom, you have to try the Rainforest Cafe. The walls and ceiling are covered with foliage, and when it rains, the elephants, gorillas, and other animals all come to life. It is a bit more expensive than some other places you could eat, but watching your kids experience a rainforest when all they were expecting was a burger is priceless.

You can find vegetarian fare at the Tusker House buffet, and even the carnivores will enjoy the spiced tofu. Epcot has wonderful restaurants representing food around the world. They are wildly popular, and can get very busy, so be sure to call ahead to see if you need reservations. Le Cellier in Canada serves a steak that is a must-taste, but my favorite is Yorkshire County Fish Shop. It is busy, and hard to find a seat, but even standing, the fish and chips are the highlight of the park.

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