Dining Out in Lake Buena Vista - Child-Friendly Restaurants in the Heart of Disney

Being a mother, I often find it hard to dine out with the family. I hate getting those impatient glares from people who obviously have never had children of their own, all because my kids are being less than perfect. It’s hard for kids to behave in restaurants. They have a very short attention span, therefore its torture to sit still in one place for over an hour while the rest of the family is eating. I got tired of always eating at home and never having a fun night out. So, I decided to scout out the best “child-friendly” restaurants in my city. Luckily, I happen to live in Orlando, Florida, a huge city with lots of things to see and do. Below I’ve listed just a few of the great child-friendly restaurants I found here in Lake Buena Vista, a city on the outskirt of Orlando.

Rainforest Café

Rainforest Café is located in Downtown Disney. From the second you walk in to Rainforest Café, you’ll be in awe of its beautiful architecture. It has a volcano that actually smokes at the top, a faux rainforest and giant butterflies. You might want to go a little early, as Rainforest Café usually has a long wait. Don’t let the long wait keep you away however, because this restaurant has plenty of things to do while you’re waiting, including a child-friendly safari. Rainforest Café may have an exotic name, but it has things like salad, pizza, burgers and cheese sticks on the menu. If you’d like to know more about this beautiful, child-friendly restaurant, the phone number for Rainforest Café is 407-827-8500.

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