animal Kingdom - dining options
Table service restaurants
There are out of this world, dining experiences at Animal Kingdom Theme Park that require advance reservations. Table service restaurants offer unique experiences that are either full-service, signature dining, family-style dining or buffet dining. Some restaurants are pre-fixe while others are a la carte. All table service restaurants include a server that will provide magical experience for your party!
Reservations are able to be made 60 days prior to your arrival to the Walt Disney World Resort.
rainforest cafe
American-style eats with a tropical twist await travelers who journey into this dense, animal-filled jungle.
Gather your party of explorers on a trek into the Amazon, where you’ll dine in the company of animated animals to the sounds of thunder claps and sudden rainstorms. Singing birds, trumpeting elephants, chest-pounding gorillas and schools of brightly colored fish welcome you to a lushly landscaped jungle of tropical vegetation, banyan trees, waterfalls and a starry nighttime sky.
This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch and dinner.
Location: Park Entrance - please note you do not need a theme park ticket to dine at this location.
Character Dining: No
Cost: Entrees on average are $15 to $34.99 per adult; $7.99 - $10.79 per child
TIFFINS
This is a signature dining experience.
Celebrate the bold spirit of global discovery—and the Imagineers and animal experts who built Disney’s Animal Kingdom park.
Dining inside Tiffins Restaurant is like sharing a meal inside a renowned adventurers’ club: the theme of travel can be seen and felt everywhere you look. Hike your way through the rustic front doors and behold an enormous map of the globe, before unearthing 3 elegant dining rooms honoring the spirit of Africa, Asia and some of the world’s most exotic animals.
The bread service here is a true stand-out, so be sure to start your meal with this item, you won’t be disappointed!
Location: Discovery Island
Character Dining: No
Cost: Entrees on average are $35 to $59.99 per adult, $10 - $15 per child
TUSKER HOUSE
Say Jambo to a delightful family-style menu of fantastic favorites and new discoveries!
For breakfast, munch on favorites like Safari Bread, Mickey and Simba Waffles, and Durban Chicken and Egg Curry with Jasmine Rice. Lunch and dinner offerings include Moroccan Spiced Beef, Berber Marinated Pork, Spit Roasted Herb Chicken, and Cape Malay Green Curry Shrimp.
Younger travelers will find comforting classics like fruit and yogurt for breakfast and mac and cheese for lunch and dinner.
Location: Africa
Character Dining: Yes! Mickey, Donald, Goofy and Daisy in Safari outfits
Cost: This dining experience is $42 - $55 for adults (ages 10 and up) and $27 - $36 for children (ages 3 to 9). Tax, gratuity and alcoholic beverages are not included.
Yak & yeti
Discover exciting pan-Asian cuisine at a quaint village home that’s been transformed into a restaurant. At the base of Expedition Everest sits Yak & Yeti Restaurant, a table-service eatery serving delicious dishes from various regions across Asia.
Decorated with the proprietor’s collection of Southeast Asian artifacts, this eclectic eatery offers a menu of sweet-and-sour chicken, ahi tuna nachos, pork pot stickers and Kobe beef burgers. Vegetarian options abound, as do kid-friendly choices like tempura chicken, cheeseburgers and mac and cheese.
There is also a quick-service window nearby if you would like to sample a few items from the menu, but do not want to have a full, sit-down experience.
Location: Asia
Character Dining: No
Cost: Entrees on average are $15 to $34.99 per adult; $10.99 per child
Quick Service Restaurants and lounges
There are many great, on-the-go quick service restaurants and lounges available at Animal Kingdom. These do not require an advance reservation and often-times offer Mobile Ordering right from the My Disney Experience App. I highly recommend Mobile Ordering your meals and have noted below which restaurants have Mobile Ordering available.
I’ve listed the below restaurants based on where they appear in the park - this is most helpful during your planning when you need a snack or meal on-the-go!
Flame Tree Barbecue - Located in Discovery Island, overlooking Discovery River, this quick-service restaurants offers an assortment of smokehouse meat and chicken dinners—served alongside their signature baked beans and coleslaw. For something lighter, try the smokehouse chicken salad. Be sure to find a table along the river to view the character flotillas. Mobile Order Available
Harambe Market - Located in Africa, this is the perfect spot to take in the incredible theming and enjoy ribs and chicken bowl, a Harambe salad with chicken or a hot link bowl with plant-based sausage and top it all off with a scrumptious Simba cupcake with an adorable edible image of The Lion King cub. Mobile Order Available
Nomad Lounge - Located next to Tiffins Restaurant, Nomad Lounge invites all to stake a claim in their own wanderlust over mouth-watering small plates and a large selection of beer, wine and mixed drinks. This is a popular location, and you can join the walk-up list from the My Disney Experience app.
Pizzafari- Right in the heart of the park on Discovery Island, this popular spot offers pizzas, salads, desserts and more—all while spying critters gracing a series of colorful murals and mosaics in 5 themed rooms. Draft beer, fountain drinks and other beverages are also available. Mobile Order Available
Restaurantosaurus - Located on Dino Island, this Dino-themed spot offers items such as Angus burgers, chicken nuggets and more! Enjoy ice cold beverages and Safari Amber draft beer. Mobile Order Available
Satu’li Canteen - In need of some nourishment while exploring Pandora, the awe-inspiring land that celebrates the magnificent power of nature? This is an amazing spot to consider - here you’ll enjoy healthful dishes and familiar flavors from another world—wholesome grains, fresh vegetables and hearty proteins. Mobile Order Available
Tamu Tamu Refreshments - Walk up to this window in the heart of Harambe Village to satisfy your sweet tooth. The new desserts-only menu at Tamu Tamu includes exotic treats like the Simba Sunset featuring DOLE Whip® Pineapple with watermelon, strawberry, and coconut-flavored syrup.
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