Tusker House: Top 5 Reasons You Need to Eat Here
Disney World Tusker House: What do you do when one person in your party will eat anything and everything (spoiler – that’s me), and someone else in your party only eats maybe a handful of foods and refuses everything else (another spoiler – that’s my five-year-old son)? Going out to eat must be hard, right? Wrong! Not at Disney World, anyway. So many restaurants there cater to adventurous eaters and picky eaters alike. This blog post will be all about Tusker House over in the Animal Kingdom. I personally believe that it is hands down one of the best buffets on Walt Disney World property. From the food, to the atmosphere, to the characters… everything about it is just great! Read on to see why I think so.
1- The Picky Eater
When choosing a restaurant that will please even the pickiest of eaters, you might not automatically think of Tusker House. I find that most people who have never been there before just associate it with African cuisine. And while a lot of their food does have an African influence to it, Tusker House has an amazing selection for those who might be a little on the timid side when it comes to food. As an example, last time we went to Tusker House for breakfast. My son, who is the pickiest kid on the planet, ate so much that day. He had Mickey waffles, bacon, and fruit (three of the basically 8 things he eats). Tusker House also offers yogurt, applesauce, eggs, pancakes, cereal, and a lot of other typical breakfast foods that someone who isn’t that adventurous with their food choices would like. We also went to Tusker House last year for lunch, and my picky, picky son was able to find tons of things that he was willing to eat.
2- The Adventurous Eater
Don’t get me wrong, I love typical breakfast food (hi, my name is Nicole, and I’m obsessed with Micky waffles. Side note: if you would like to learn how to make your own Mickey waffles, click here! ). But, while I am on vacation, I like to have food that I can’t typically get at home. That’s where Tusker House comes in. I was able to try (and really enjoy) things I have never had before! There was an assortment of meats, breads, and pastries that were just outstanding! And for lunch, again, so many wonderful things to try! You can go up to the buffet multiple times and try something new each and every time.
3- Allergy Friendly
For those of you that don’t know, my son has a peanut allergy. So going out to eat can sometimes be nerve-wracking for us. But Disney is able to put our minds at ease! When you first check in to Tusker House, make sure to let them know that you have an allergy. They’re fully prepared with a paper allergy menu. The menu is a sort of graph that helps you sort out what may or may not contain your allergen. Even though the menu is very helpful, Disney will still send out a chef to your table to answer any questions you may have about your choices. A few times, the chef even gave me a tour of the buffet line and told me all about the food as we walked around each station. You can tell that they really care and want you and your family to have a stress-free dining experience.
4- The Atmosphere
Honestly, Tusker House is one of the prettiest restaurants that I have ever been too. The attention to detail that Disney puts into it is just astounding! They are very meticulous with everything they do. I have been to Tusker House a handful of times now, and I still find something new to look at each time I’m there. Also, don’t forget to look up while you are at the buffet stations! There are some really beautiful decorations everywhere you look.
5- Entertainment
If you didn’t know this already, Tusker House is a character dining restaurant. Mickey, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy all make their way around to each table during your visit. The interaction with each character is so personal and fun! Also, about every hour, they call all the kids to join the characters for a parade around the restaurant! My son loves this and looks forward to it every trip.
Disney World Tusker House: So what do you think? Do you agree or disagree? Have you ever been to Tusker House before or do you plan on going in the future? Let me know in the comments down below! And if you have any Tusker House pictures, tag me on Instagram @DisneyDreamCo. I would love to see them! Share this post on Facebook, Twitter, or Pinterest to let other Disney Fans know about this amazing restaurant!
Nicole Ellington
I'm a lover of all things Disney! I have an adorable son named Andy (after Toy Story), and an amazing hubby named Aaron. For my family and I, Disney isn’t just a hobby or someplace we casually go when on vacation, it's a way of life. We try to go back 'Home' twice a year. My hope for this blog is to help families navigate their crazy, magical times through Disney and reach their Disney Dream!
30 Comments
Courtney
Always a favorite for us too! I love the salmon there, and they have the BEST hummus!
Nicole Ellington
the Hummus is AMAZING!
Matt Taylor
That looks like a great place to eat! My friend works at Disney World in Florida, will have to eat there the next time I visit her!
Amber
Havent tried this place yet! Will put it on the agenda for our next Disney visit for sure though.
Raquel
Such a cute restaurant! I’m glad they have something for everyone (:
Asia
So many amazing food spots !!
Marcie W.
It seems like Tusker House would be perfect for our entire family! Character dining is a must for us when we visit Disney.
Nicole Ellington
The characters are amazing here! So much fun!
neha Tambe
These are some great places to eat! When travelling, we do face these issues when my 5 year old refuses to eat. I think he will love the mickey waffles
Nicole Ellington
I’m sure he would love it!
Ntensibe Edgar Michael
Hhhhmmmm….if I were to tour them all, I would begin with “Allergy Friendly”! It sounds like my kind of place.
Wendy @ One Exceptional Life
I’m really impressed. What a great place that accomodates the picky as well as the adventurous eaters and is fun for the whole family. Great recommendation!
Britt
It’s great to know that there is not only a place that provides delicious food and a fun environment, but that they offer options that will work for picky eaters, those with dietary restrictions, etc. When you’re living with a dietary restriction, regardless of the reasons for it, trying to eat out can be a major challenge!
Kimberlie
We are starting 4o plan our Disney visit with my son, so I’m glad I came across your post. Currently he’s a very picky eater, so I’m glad the Tusker House checks that box. I’m hopeful his taste buds will have matured by the time we go.
Angelica Sereda
I’ve this place is amazing. Hope to make it there very soon. Thanks for sharing!
Brittany limberakis
Allergy friendly is SO important!!!! I’ve suffered with food allergies and it’s so hard to find a places that truly understand allergens
Ashley R
I love any blog with food but Disney and food is even better. I cant wait to take my daughter to Disney one day.
Eileen M Loya
Never been there but by the way you wrote about the place, it sure sounds like the most amazing restaurant to dine in when in Disney World. I will have to take note of that place. My grandson is a picky eater too. He would only eat chicken nuggets, french fries and apples. Washes them down with chocolate milk or orange juice.
The Joyous Living
i love tusker house. great atmosphere – absolutely! i have always wanted to try their character breakfast.
joy
Dominique Brooks
This looks like a fun place to visit! This restaurant does have a menu and a buffet, correct? I can’t do buffets any more which is a bummer. Thanks for sharing!
katrina Kroeplin
that’s so cute. my kids would love it there. we love trying new places.
Sara | mshealthesteem.com
Tusker House sounds amazing! I especially love that they’re allergy friendly – that’s not always easy to find and can make eating out very uncomfortable. Thank you for sharing!
April
This looks like such a fun place to eat! I’ll check it out next time we are at Disney!
Pamela
This looks like an amazing place to eat! I’m definitely going to have to check it out the next time we are in the
emman damian
I want to be at Tusker House! The food looks so yummy and affordable. This is perfect for families and friends! Want to go here now!
Silver Sheehan
Haven’t done this one yet. The breakfast looks yummy. Disney is really great about food allergies, they really do care and I appreciate that so much. I think people forget that there are great dining choices in Animal Kingdom – thanks for the post and the pictures!
Cynthia
This looks like a fantastic place to eat. I love that they cater to a variety of different tastes. Thanks for sharing.
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