The Best Disney World Restaurants for Christmas

Walt Disney World is the most magical at Christmas! But where should you eat? If you’re vacationing for the holidays sharing a cozy family meal adds a sense of comfort and joy during the busy Christmas season. But where can you find the Best Restaurants for Christmas at Walt Disney World? We’ve rounded up what we consider the best Disney Restaurants for Christmas offering seasonal menus, holiday specials, and even more Christmastime flavors. Whether you’re looking for Christmas Dinner at Disney World in or out of the parks, you have options! Let’s eat, shall we?

If you’re brave enough to visit Walt Disney World among the Disney Holiday Crowds on Christmas week, then you deserve a wonderful Christmas Dinner at Disney World to get you through it. And that goes the same for if you’re hunting down a Christmas Day Dinner at Walt Disney World too. Luckily, many restaurants across the parks and resorts offer something special. From special performances to snacks to festive additions to the Disney Restaurant Menus, you’re sure to enjoy the big day at Walt Disney World.

Christmas Dining at Disney World 

If you’re lucky enough to be at Walt Disney World for the holiday season, then you’re in for a real treat! Christmas at Walt Disney World is truly magical. There are so many special activities and offerings, and the food is no exception. In addition to the Festival of Holidays at Epcot, there are a few restaurants we know will get you in the holiday spirit! Even if you’re not visiting exactly on Christmas Day, you’ll still find amazing food and a family atmosphere at all our favorites here.

Keep in mind, that “Christmas” at Walt Disney World arrives shortly after Halloween. Most holiday offerings start right around the second week of November, and even then, sometimes sooner than that. So when we refer to Christmas here, we are referring to Christmastime, rather than Christmas Day. If you’re traveling during the holiday season, here are some of our top picks for Disney Restaurants for Christmas Dinner.

Does Disney World Have Christmas Dinner?

Yes, Disney Restaurants for Christmas Dinner come in all shapes and sizes. Depending on your appetite of course. You can find Christmas Dinner at Disney Springs, at Walt Disney World Resorts and even inside the parks. This is in addition to the slew of Disney Christmas Snacks across the parks, resorts, and Disney Springs. As such there are many table service and quick service restaurants across the parks that feature holiday foods and menus throughout the season. And if you’re visiting a Disney Quick Service Restaurant, mobile order is available at select restaurants too. Note that some are only available on Christmas Day itself, but we’ ll share all the details here for those specialty holiday meals at Disney World. 

There are several kinds of Disney Restaurants for Christmas Dinner offered during the season. Some restaurants like the Holiday Dine at Hollywood and vine, offers a complete holiday menu change. Other restaurants like Chef Art Smiths offers just a few menu items that are filled with holiday flavors. And other still offer menus that are simply for Christmas dinner friendly than others. No  matter which restaurant you choose, there are festive foods to be had at them all. 

What Restaurants at Disney World have Christmas Menus?

In addition to our favorite Walt Disney World Restaurants for Christmas you can usually count on specialty menus for the Christmas holiday across Disney Springs as well as Christmas Dinner at the Swan and Dolphin Hotels too. Check out the FULL List of Christmas Menus at Disney Restaurants.

Breakfast with Santa at Maria and Enzo’s | Disney Springs

Maria and Enzo’s in Disney Springs offers up a wonderful seasonal menu for the holidays, and Breakfast with Santa! Offered on select dates in December. After enjoying breakfast, guests will get to meet Santa. Children can share their holiday wishes with him and will receive a keepsake photo from their special meet and greet. Guests can enhance their holiday celebration by adding indulgent treats, including a delectable double crisp chocolate Santa coal, hot chocolate spoons, hot cocoa bombs with marshmallows, and a limited-edition collectible Christmas tree cup. Book Breakfast with Santa at Disney Springs. 

Christmas Dinner at Paddlefish | Disney Springs

Boiling in a Winter Wonderland. Key West Pink Shrimp, Cedar Key Little Necks, PEI mussels, corn bread, red potatoes, and sweet corn.

Winter Holiday Cocktails at The Edison| Disney Springs

Offered November 1- December 31, you can snag a selection of holiday beverages at The Edison.

• Cinna-rita–  A festive take on the classic margarita, this cozy creation blends Cinnamon-infused Lalo Tequila, Cointreau, vanilla simple syrup, and fresh lemon juice,  finished with a dark chocolate sea salt rim for a real holiday treat.
• Apple Turnover – Like sipping on your favorite holiday dessert, this indulgent cocktail includes Bacardi Light Rum, Faretti Biscotti Liqueur, cream of coconut, vanilla, and apple juice.
• Pumpkijillo –  Absolut Vanilia Vodka, Licor 43, espresso, and biscotti syrup are crowned with pumpkin pie foam for a rich, spiced twist on the espresso martini.

Christmas Cocktails at Maria and Enzos & Enzo’s Hideaway | Disney Springs

Head to Enzo’s Hideaway and the main Maria and Enzo’s restaurant for holiday cocktails offered November 1- December 31.

• Spruce Punch – Served in an adorable Christmas Tree Tiki Mug, this delightful concoction includes Hendricks, cinnamon simple syrup, and orange and cranberry juices for a mix that is fruity and festive.
• Toasty Tidings – Knob Creek smoked maple, rumchata, allspice dram, ginger liqueur and cinnamon simple syrup combine for a sweet and spicy holiday sip that evokes a classic Gingerbread cookie.
• Pecan Old Fashioned – A new take on the beloved old fashioned, made with Flor de Caña 7-Year rum, pecan and banana liqueurs, a touch of vanilla simple syrup, and aromatic cardamom bitters for a nutty, spiced indulgence.
• Sweet Potato Harvest- This inventive mix blends Codigo Blanco tequila with cinnamon-infused agave, sweet potato cinnamon syrup, fresh lemon, and a splash of ginger beer and soda to create a unique, balanced sip.

Christmas Day Dinner at Terralina Crafted Italian | Disney Springs

Holiday Menu Items Available December 25.

• 4 Cheese Truffle Gnocchi: Large handmade potato gnocchi served in a cream sauce featuring Grana Padano, Gorgonzola, mascarpone, and fontina cheese finished with truffle oil (New)
• Spiced Cinnamon & Nutmeg Cheesecake (New)
• White Christmas Sangria: Spiced vanilla vodka, white cranberry juice, elderflower, apples, and pinot grigio (New)

Holiday Menu at Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Holiday Bar | Disney Springs

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar Holiday Menu includes a variety of seasonal dishes and drinks.

• A Wreath of Wellington: Strip steak, mushroom duxelles, Gruygère, puff pastry, herbed parmesan, and horseradish-mustard aïoli (New)
• Boughs of Holly Deviled Eggs: Deviled eggs with sweet potato filling, fried chicken, herbed butter, cranberry, and parsley (New)
• Holiday Mine Car Meatballs: Maple-bourbon meatballs, Granny Smith apple and cranberry chutney, sweet potato hay, and thyme
• Jock’s Famous Pigs in the Blanket: Debreziner sausage, puff pastry, and cranberry mustard
• Tannenbaum: Malibu Coconut Rum, Midori Melon Liqueur, DOLE Pineapple Juice, and cream of coconut garnished with a red sugared rim, whipped cream
• Turkey Egg Rolls: Turkey egg rolls with sweet-and-sour cranberry dipping sauce (New)
• Cookies with Eggnog: Eggnog with Siesta Key Spiced Rum served with tree sugar cookie, snickerdoodle swirl cookie, and chocolate-peppermint cookie (New)
• Gingerbread Martini: Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur, RumChata Cream Liqueur, gingerbread syrup, and half and half garnished with whipped cream, graham cracker crumbs, and a chocolate piece (New)
• Holiday Spritz: Aperol Liqueur, cranberry juice, smoked cranberry syrup, and Prosecco garnished with a rosemary sprig (New)
• Hot Cocoa Flight: Sugar Cookie with RumChata Cream Liqeur and Stoli Vanilla Vodka, Peppermint Mocha with Bola Crème de Menthe Withe Liqeur, White Hot Cocoa with hazelnut, raspberry, Frangelico and Chambord Liqueurs

Thanksgiving Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern | Magic Kingdom

By far our favorite place for a holiday meal at Disney World, Liberty Tree Tavern serves up a budget-friendly family-style meal like no other. Complete with Turkey, mac and cheese, potatoes, and Oooey gooey cake among other things. A great selection of foods for families, this restaurant is ideal for groups and chilly days during the season. 

Have you tried the Ooey Gooey Butter Cake? Because if you haven’t, you’re missing out. In the past, we’ve actually made a reservation just for the cake. It’s really that good! Ok, enough about the cake. Liberty Tree Tavern offers a traditional Thanksgiving meal all year round, but we think it’s especially perfect for Christmastime at Walt Disney World. Food is served all you care to enjoy, family-style. The food is brought right to your table and you can have as much or as little as you like.  They also offer a plant-based option, which is great if you prefer that. See the Liberty Tree Tavern Menu, to start planning your next Christmas meal at Disney World.

Holiday Dinner at The Plaza Restaurant

If you’re headed to Magic Kingdom for the holidays, then you can find loads of traditional delicious food at the Plaza!

• Holiday Beef Pot Roast: Served in a puff pastry crust with mashed potatoes, beer-battered onion rings, and black garlic-truffle aïoli (New) 
• Holiday Turkey Meatloaf with mashed potatoes, green beans, cornbread crumbles, and cranberry barbecue sauce (New) 
• Pistachio and Cherry Cheesecake with Morello Cherry Compote (New) 
• Holiday Cosmopolitan: Grainger’s Deluxe Organic Vanilla Vodka, Cointreau Liqueur, and cranberry and lime juices garnished with a sugar rim (New) 

Holiday Dine at Hollywood and Vine | Hollywood Studios

Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood and Vine is perfect for those of you who love a character meal! With Minnie, Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy all dressed up for the holidays, you have conversations, take photos and even get signatures at this Holiday Dinner at Disney World. Hollywood and Vine is a buffet meal, so you can expect a wide variety of menu options including meats, pasta, veggies, desserts, and more. Geared towards families, this restaurant is perfect if you’re looking for Disney Restaurants for picky eaters.

The Hollywood and Vine restaurant is the resident Disney Character Restaurant at Hollywood Studios offering a buffet meal and characters in festive attire. And, it’s also the only place you get the Fab Five in costume for the holidays. Much like Akershus in Norway, Epcot the sub-par menu can sometimes be worth it just to get all the characters in one place! The food was pretty good here, but the character interactions were the best! You won’t get the budget-friendly meal like at Crystal Palace but it’s still a great experience. Definitely worth a look if you’re looking for a family-friendly restaurant in Hollywood Studios during the holidays.

Character meals at Walt Disney World are known for being pretty pricey, so plan to spend $63 per adult and $38 per child for Dinner at Hollywood and Vine Restaurant. Keep in mind, that character meals at Disney World are all about the characters. And during the holidays, even though you’re paying a bit more, it’s completely worth it if you won’t be seeing the characters elsewhere. See the full Minnie’s Holiday Dine at Hollywood and Vine Menu.

Holiday Sandwiches at Earl of Sandwich | Disney Springs

With the expansion of Disney Springs, Earl of Sandwich has gotten much less busy over time. Which is a great thing because they used to have the longest waits! And although this may not be the first thing you think of when you think of holiday dining, hear us out. Earl of Sandwich serves a holiday sandwich, which is basically Thanksgiving on a sandwich. With turkey, gravy, stuffing, and cranberry sauce, this sandwich is still one of the best sandwiches you can find at Walt Disney World. And if you’re short on time, or just not a fan of table service restaurants, you can still enjoy the flavors of the season in this sandwich. And you can even mobile order here! Always a plus for us.

• Holiday Turkey – Turkey, cornbread stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce & mayonnaise

And while you’re there, be sure to check out the Christmas activities at Disney Springs! It’s always one of our favorite holiday offerings at Walt Disney World.

Christmas Menu at 50’s Prime Time Cafe | Hollywood Studios

50’s Prime Time Cafe features an immersion atmosphere that lends to the fun kitschy Christmas Decorations at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  And while its quirkiness of in-your-face “family members” sharing their lives with you may not be for everyone, we do think it shines a little brighter at Christmastime. The menu doesn’t change; which is a good thing since most of the food here is comfort food, perfect for the few cooler months at Walt Disney World.

Not only does the food just remind us of the holiday season, but 50’s Prime Time Cafe also gets a little makeover during the holidays! Dressed up to match the kitschy retro theme of Hollywood Studios, tinsel, and fun holiday decor add some festivity to this restaurant. You can even see “Grandma’s Living Room, complete with Christmas Tree at Tune-In Lounge. See the 50’s Prime Time Cafe Menu here, to start planning your next meal at Mom’s for the Holiday.

Tusker House Holiday Dining | Animal Kingdom 

Another Disney character meal option for the holidays, Animal Kingdom’s Tusker House adds holiday treats to the food options through the holidays. With the restaurant decorated and Mickey and Friends in seasonal gear, this restaurant is a fun one to book for the Christmas season. At Tusker House you can see Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy at Tusker House in Animal Kingdom. 

Holiday Menu at Whispering Canyon Cafe | Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort

Whispering Canyon Cafe is located in the cozy Disney’s Wilderness Lodge Resort which is often considered one of the best resorts to visit at Walt Disney World during Christmas. Not only are they located in a cozy, festive environment, but the shenanigans of their staff are sure to remind you of that nutty relative we see only at Christmas. Whispering Canyon Cafe serves hearty, family-style skillets that are all you care to enjoy. This is another meal we like to take advantage of during cooler months. And if you’re there at the right time, one of the best legacy Christmas Trees at Disney Resorts is here. Be sure to stop by and grab pics!  We also love that Whispering Canyon Cafe gives you the perfect excuse to leave the Parks and slow down a little bit. See the Whispering Canyon Cafe Menu here.

Christmas Dinner at Disney’s Swan and Dolphin Hotels

Serving not only Christmas Eve and Christmas Dinners, you can also grab Thanksgiving Dinner and New Years Eve Dinner at the Swan and Dolphin Restaurants.

Check out the Christmas Eve Menus for Amare, Rose Mexicano, and bluezoo. Or stay awhile and see the Christmas Day Menu too. Favorites like lasagna, fish and beef are all on the menu.

Christmas Dinner at Be Our Guest Restaurant | Magic Kingdom during MVMCP

If you’re looking for somewhere to eat dinner during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party then you can head to the Beast’s Castle at Be Our Guest to indulge in delectable French-inspired fare amidst enchanting décor—très délicieux! Not included in your Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party Ticket, you can also add special holiday dining to your evening in the park. Advance Reservations are required for dinner during the party. Dining is available from 6-8 PM during the party. Book Reservations for Christmas Dinner at Be Our Guest. Note that a MVMCP ticket is required. 

Christmas at Cinderella’s Royal Table | Magic Kingdom during MVMCP

Also available during Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party is the chance to dine inside Cinderella Castle at Cinderella’s Royal Table Restaurant for Christmas Dinner. During the one-of-a-kind experience inspired by the classic fairy tale there is a special holiday menu. Check out the details to book a reservation for Christmas Dinner at Cinderella’s Castle Restaurant during the party. Note that a MVMCP ticket is required. 

Christmas Dinner at the Plaza Restaurant | Magic Kingdom during MVMCP

Christmas Dinner at the Plaza Restaurant is offered starting at 7:00 PM on Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas Party nights with a special menu, filled with holiday flavors. If you’re attending the party, be sure to make reservations. These dining experiences will fill up fast. 

Christmas Dinner at Walt Disney World 

There you have it! Be sure to check out the full list of Christmas Treats at Walt Disney World during your visit. Available through the season, these treats make a great last-minute way to get some extra holiday magic into your Disney day! Do you have any favorite restaurants for Christmas at Walt Disney World? We’d love to hear your top picks!