Disney World does not have any shortage of dining options, and with over 200 restaurants on property, you might even experience analysis-paralysis.

But there are limited options where you can find a meal and a show! We’re going to go through and provide you with the ULTIMATE guide for Disney World Dinner Shows.

Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue

Ok, strictly speaking, at the present time, there is only ONE true “dinner show,” and that’s the Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness Campgrounds. This is an extravaganza of food and entertainment that the whole family will love. Seriously, it’s hard not to have a good time here.

Located in Pioneer Hall at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground, the setting is a huge barn complete with stage and musical numbers, and there are (literally!) buckets of food for the table to share, serving up an all-you-care-to-enjoy meal of fried chicken (find the recipe here!), ribs, mashed potatoes, and MUCH more. Round up the little ‘uns and get ready for a show!

There are typically three showtimes per evening for Hoop-Dee-Doo: 4PM, 6:15PM, and 8:30PM. And there are three seating categories to choose from Category 1: $74 for adults/$44 for Children ages 3 to 9, Category 2: $69 for adults/$40 for Children ages 3 to 9, Category 3: $66 for adults/$39 for Children ages 3 to 9. Pre-payment in full is required.

Fort Wilderness can take a while to get to. Take a gander at the bus and boat systems to be sure you have plenty of time to get to Fort Wilderness for your reservation. (And note that Disney recommends you arrive 30 minutes prior to your scheduled showtime.) If you arrive by car or Disney bus from another park to the entrance of Fort Wilderness, you will need to take an additional bus ride to Pioneer Hall, where Hoop-Dee-Doo is presented. Disney recommends allowing 30 additional minutes for this transfer.

There are three seating categories that guests may choose from. Categories 1 and 2 offer wheelchair-accessible seating. Every seat in the house offers a great view, but note that Category 3 tables have stools where you must swivel to view the show facing a different direction from your table. The show takes several intermissions, though, for food service… and more eatin’!  That said, we recommend seating in Category 1 or 2 to best enjoy the show.

Hoop-Dee-Doo is a hootin’ good time! The performances are incredible and very entertaining — there is almost always something to look at or listen to. It’s truly a very special experience that you can’t find in many other places, at least not to this level and theming. The energy in here is just unmatched!

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If slap-stick singalong comedy and endless fried chicken aren’t your things (mysterious…but you do you…), then here are some ways to enjoy different versions of Disney World Dinner Shows.

Fireworks Dining Packages

It’s a dine and shine experience, as you can nosh on some really amazing food while the sky explodes with colorful fireworks. And even better, you don’t have to stake out a prime seat for the fireworks hours in advance, you can watch them from the comfort of your own table (though you do have to stake out your dining reservation 60 days in advance).

Fireworks Dining Packages are available for EPCOT, Hollywood Studios, and even near Magic Kingdom, so you have no shortage of options — in fact, the hardest might be choosing one instead of all of them!

EPCOT Fireworks Dining Packages

Rose & Crown Fireworks Dining Package — The Rose & Crown Fireworks Dining Package offers a prix fixe meal, including an appetizer, an entrée, a dessert platter, and unlimited beverages. (Rose & Crown serves classic British dishes like Fish and Chips, Bangers and Mash, and Sticky Toffee Pudding.) Guests will be seated on the outdoor patio from which to enjoy Harmonious. Price is $89 for adults, and $39 for children.

Spice Road Table Fireworks Dining Package — The Spice Road Table Dining Package includes the guest’s choice of two small plates, a dessert platter, and unlimited beverages. (Spice Road Table serves Mediterranean small plates, such as Hummus Fries, Spiced Chicken, and Grilled Lamb Kefta.) Guests will be seated on the covered outdoor dining room in the Morocco pavilion from which to enjoy Harmonious. Price is $72 for adults, and $31 for children.

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Hollywood Studios Fireworks Dining Package

Fantasmic Dining Package — The Fantasmic! Dining Package offers a meal at a participating restaurant in Disney’s Hollywood Studios AND reserved seating for a showing of the popular Fantasmic! Nighttime Spectacular! Guests may choose from 50s Prime Time Cafe, Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano, Hollywood & Vine, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, and The Hollywood Brown Derby for this Dining Package. Prices vary based on which restaurant is chosen and range from $49 -$73 per adult and $22-$36 per child.

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California Grill Fireworks Dining Package

Celebration at the Top: 50th Flavors & Fireworks at Disney’s Contemporary Resort — Enjoy an evening of small plates, sushi, and spirits at the Contemporary Resort’s California Grill, along with an exclusive viewing area from which to enjoy Disney Enchantment, the new Magic Kingdom fireworks spectacular for the 50th Anniversary of Walt Disney World!

Celebration at the Top is held on select evenings, and you can check the dates and availability on the Disney World website. $129 per guest, plus tax and gratuity.

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EPCOT Festival Dining Packages

Depending on when you visit Disney World, you might get to experience one of EPCOT’s many seasonal festivals. Festival of the Arts (mid-January through the end of February), the International Flower & Garden Festival (early-March through early-July), the International Food & Wine Festival (mid-July through mid-November), and the International Festival of the Holidays (end of November through the end of December). The dates vary from year to year, so check the Disney World Calendar for your specific vacation dates.

Festival of the Arts

Check out the Disney on Broadway Concert Series Dining Packages, offering guests the chance to pair lunch or dinner (either a three-course meal or full buffet, based on location) at a participating EPCOT Table Service restaurant with guaranteed priority seating for an evening show on the same date. Packages start at $57 for adults, and at $22 per child.

International Flower & Garden Festival

Check out the Garden Rocks Dining Packages that are available, offering guests the chance to pair lunch or dinner (either a three-course meal or full buffet, based on location) at a participating EPCOT Table Service restaurant with guaranteed priority seating for an evening show on the same date. Packages start at $57 for adults, and at $22 per child.

International Food & Wine Festival

The popular Eat to the Beat Dining Packages combine dining with a show during this festival. The dining packages entitle guests to lunch or dinner at select EPCOT restaurants, and include same-day reserved seating at the Eat to the Beat Concert that evening. Dining Packages are offered on Friday through Monday nights throughout the Festival. Packages start at $57 for adults, and at $22 per child.

International Festival of the Holidays

Walt Disney World’s EPCOT has always been a beloved destination for guests visiting during the Holiday Season. The Candlelight Processional is an endearing, traditional way to celebrate the Christmas Story. Three performances take place each night at 5:15PM, 7PM, and 8:30PM. Candlelight Processional Dining Packages allow guests to pair lunch or dinner at a participating EPCOT Table Service restaurant and enjoy reserved seating for the popular production.

So though these types of dinner shows don’t offer entertainment while you eat, if you grab a to-go box, you can always nosh on your leftovers during the concert! See, we’re all about solving problems over here at DFB!

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Make Your Own Dinner Show

This is where you can really let your creativity shine! You can grab some mobile orders to-go, head to your resort, or create your own picnic and have your kids act out their favorite part of their day. Snag a counter service meal or a seat by a window in a restaurant at Disney Springs and people-watch all of the shoppers and vacationers. No, it’s not creepy, it’s considered “guest appreciation”. Make a reservation at Sanaa and enjoy watching the animals on the savanna from the window while you eat. Or, just grab some Zebra Domes from Mara and head to the animal viewing area to have your dessert party!

Have dinner over at a restaurant in the Grand Floridian or Polynesian, and then wrap up your night on the Seven Seas Lagoon Beach and watch the fireworks. You can do the same over at BoardWalk Inn, or Beach and Yacht Club and watch Harmonious.

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So, there you have it! The ULTIMATE guide to dinner shows at Disney World. We have some traditional dinner shows, and some unique options to help keep you fed and entertained! One thing is for sure, Disney is constantly changing, so we may find some new dinner show options. So, stay tuned to DFB, and we’ll keep you posted on all things Disney, food, and well, dinner shows!

Do enjoy a good dinner show? Which one do you think you’ll try on your next Disney World trip? Let us know your opinions in the comments!