For many, Walt Disney World dining is a central part of the vacation experience, and you know we’re right there with you! And over many, many (did we mention many?) table service meals, we’ve scoped out some of the finest real estate in Disney World restaurants. These are seats that give you a little somethin’ somethin’ — like a view of something spectacular or proximity to the little details. Fireworks view, anyone?
View of Fireworks from the Contemporary
The DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining 2021 is packed full of tips — like over 700 pages worth! And we’ve got a list of Recommended Table Requests you might want to consider on future visits.
50s Prime Time Café — TV Table
Join your aunts, uncles, and cousins at Disney’s Hollywood Studios’ 50s Prime Time Cafe! This retro restaurant invites guests to dine at a mid-century dining table. And to embrace the era, you’ll be surrounded by totally epic 1950s decor — including funky throwback televisions that play lots of black and white clips from years gone by!
Seating at 50s Prime Time Cafe
Yup, it’s a ‘big tickle’ as they say. 😉
Rose & Crown — Front Patio Table
Rose & Crown Dining Room is a fan favorite for lots of good reasons, including great eats and stellar drinks (not to mention Carl, in the Pub, who’s a Disney institution!). But one of the perhaps lesser-known reasons to love Rose & Crown is the front patio (not to be confused with the side patio — which is a whole other thing). That’s because the front patio has a terrific view of World Showcase Lagoon, which means a great view of Harmonious when it premiers!
The view out there is amazing!
You can have your Sticky Toffee Pudding and eat it, too! Seriously, there’s not much better than this view with this food in this park.
Sanaa –Window Table
If you’ve got an animal lover in your crew (or inside of you!), you’ll want to consider a window table at Sanaa, Animal Kingdom Lodge — Kidani Village‘s absolutely phenomenal table service restaurant! Because in addition to serving one of our favorite appetizers anywhere — the Bread Service! — diners can also watch the animals of Sunset Savanna right outside the windows!
Sanaa bread service
In addition to this friendly crane, you could also spy zebras, gazelles, giraffes, and more! But don’t worry: the windows are mirrored from the outside so your visitors won’t be eyeballing your naan. 😉
But DON’T FORGET — at night, the windows simply reflect the light from inside the restaurant back to you, so it’s rare to see any animals. The only time to safely dine at Sanaa to see the animals is for lunch.
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant — Patio Table
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant is a Main Street, U.S.A., classic, serving up Italian favorites in a space that’s themed to Lady and the Tramp! Located to the right upon entering the Magic Kingdom, Tony’s is adjacent to Town Square Theater and across the square from City Hall. But the real draw when dining on the patio at Tony’s is that when Festival of Fantasy (Magic Kingdom’s parade) is showing, you get a great view!
Patio Seating and View
You’ll want to check the parade times before making your Advance Dining Reservation (and this is an ADR you should have luck getting!), but it’ll be worth the legwork because this a must-see parade and a really cool vantage point from which to watch it. Note, however, that guests do line the street, so if you need to see everything happening on the ground and not just the floats, it may make sense to find a spot along the parade route. (When the parade isn’t running, the Magic Kingdom cavalcades come right by here as well!)
Narcoossee’s — Window Table
If you’re looking for a signature dining experience with a view, look no further than Narcoossee’s at the Grand Floridian Resort and Spa. This elegant restaurant has a lovely, lesser-known view across Seven Seas Lagoon, and when Happily Ever After Fireworks are exploding over Cinderella Castle, diners at Narcoosee’s get a unique view of the show!
Fireworks and castle from Narcoossees
There are lots of unique dining experiences in dining at Walt Disney World, and if you know what tables offer a top-notch meal with a view, it’s that much more spectacular!
But these five table recommendations are just the tip of the “perfect tables” iceberg! We’ve got plenty more recommendations — and loads of other advice!! — in the DFB Guide to Walt Disney World Dining!
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Ugh we’re you at 50’s Prime time tonight? Wish I could have met you! I was there until 7:10pm. Love the content you produce.
Any suggestions for seating at Garden Grill? Upper or lower tier?
Anthony — Definitely LOWER tier.
I love anywhere in the 50s Primetime! I know the food is only mediocre, but I love an windowside table at the Coral Reef when I can get there because I love ocean life!
Narcoossees window seats’ fireworks view is not ideal because they allow people to stand on the deck surrounding the windows therefore blocking the view of people with window seats. You might as well just take any table inside the restaurant and then walk outside on the deck during the fireworks. The restaurant will hold your table until you return.
Hi AJ!
Love the blog and the videos – relatively new here- but have a 2 week trip from the UK booked for the end of October.
How do you request these tables? When you book? When you arrive for your booking? I’ve already booked several restaurants but didn’t put any table preference in the information.
Hi, Sarah! You’ll want to talk to the host/hostess when you check in for your reservation. They’ll try to honor your request, but at times this might mean a longer wait (and sometimes it may not be possible). Good luck, and enjoy!
A table next to the aquarium window at Coral Reef. We like to ask for one on the far left side because that is usually where the large turtle hangs out, but any would be great.
Also, ask for a window table facing the castle at ‘Ohana. If you time your visit just right, you can enjoy the fireworks while you eat dinner.
Unfortunately, too often, the hosts at these restaurants will extend your waits for an extremely long time. At Ohana, one time a hour….Narcossee said no tables left. This piece of advice just doesn’t take into account that Disney can’t handle special requests well.
I’ll add the water view tables at San Angel Inn
Don’t forget about the butterfly table at skippers canteen!!
Hi AJ
Any that I should ask for at California grill we are booked at firework time?
Dan, window seats are a lovely option at California Grill, but you’ll also be able to access the balcony at the restaurant to view the fireworks, if you want! Have a lovely trip!
Thanks Sarah