It’s no secret that Disney World is home to a wide variety of dining options, ranging from quick-service eateries to heavily themed table-service restaurants and beyond.

However, if you’re planning a visit in 2027, be aware that not every Disney restaurant is created equal next year, and there are some that it may be wise to hold off on until your next trip.

Be Our Guest

From a thematic standpoint, there’s no denying that Be Our Guest is one of the most impressive spaces in Disney World, meticulously recreating the Beast’s Castle from the iconic film Beauty and the Beast. However, if you’re only going for a meal, the prix-fixe price ($72 per adult, $43 per child) is expensive, and for many leaves a bit to be desired. That’s why so many guests still lament the restaurant’s previous offerings, including the previous lunch and breakfast menus.

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‘Ohana

There was a time when the Polynesian Resort’s ‘Ohana was hailed as one of the best dining locations on property. However, our recent visits here have been a whole lot more inconsistent. Sometimes, the food and service are still SPOT ON, just like the good ‘ole days, while other times we’ve found the quality of the items to be lacking, which is really disappointing for a dinner that costs $65 per adult. This inconsistency becomes especially hard to recommend when more reliable options like the Wailulu Bar and Grill or even ‘Ohana’s attached Tambu Lounge are available at the Polynesian.

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Coral Reef

The main draw of the Coral Reef at EPCOT has always been — and will always be — the direct views into The Living Seas aquariums. If that’s a draw for you, then go for it. If you’re not a SeaLife fan and are only looking for a meal, there are better options.

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Rainforest Cafe

Located at the front of Animal Kingdom, this outpost of the once-popular chain restaurant offers the same menu and thematic experiences as its other remaining outposts. So, in other words, a somewhat stuck-in-the-1990s typical theme-restaurant menu.

Not to mention the fact that another Rainforest Cafe is still in operation at Disney Springs. Which means, yes, you can get the EXACT same meal, surrounded by pretty much the EXACT same theming, elsewhere on the property. Hence, it’s likely worth skipping at Animal Kingdom for some of the park’s more unique culinary offerings.

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Catalina Eddie’s

Located on Hollywood Studios’ Sunset Boulevard, Catalina Eddie’s offers pizza, pastas, and Italian subs. However, the food is a bit bland, and the outdoor dining setup offers little shade, meaning a daytime meal there ends up being chowing down on mediocre pizza under the blazing sun. Yeah, not ideal.

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Garden View Lounge

This past March saw the long-awaited reopening of the afternoon tea experience at the Grand Floridian, which had been shuttered for over 6 years. This British afternoon tea experience offers Twinings tea selections paired with small bites, including scones and pastries, all themed to Alice in Wonderland. Overall, we found the experience to be mostly lovely, but a bit lacking for the price. At $79 per adult, it’s essentially paying the same price you’d normally pay for a REALLY nice prix fixe meal for tea and finger foods.

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Space 220

Space 220 provides one of the most unique themed dining environments in any Disney theme park. Guests first board a “space elevator” that mimics taking them 220 miles above the Earth to the Centauri Space Station, where they’ll dine. Once seated, the restaurant’s massive panoramic windows (actually screens) provide simulated daytime and nighttime views of the Earth inside the dining area. The restaurant’s menu offers a prix fixe selection — two courses during lunch, three courses for dinner — featuring modern American cuisine. Lunch costs $55 per person, while dinner jumps to $79 a per adult. On top of that, the restaurant is one of the toughest reservations to get at EPCOT.

However, there’s a way to enjoy the theming of Space 220 without needing a reservation or spending prix-fixe prices. Space 220 also features a lounge with its own menu of à la carte Flight Bites and cocktails, including our go-to Blue Moon Cauliflower, which is made with Tempura-fried cauliflower, housemade hot sauce, and bleu cheese dust. It has a light, crispy batter on the outside, with saucy cauliflower on the inside, while the buffalo sauce adds a nice kick.

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When you’re putting together your 2027 Disney itinerary, you’ll probably want to skip over these Disney World restaurants this time. Stay tuned to DFB for further Disney dining tips.

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