What better way to celebrate Thanksgiving than with a turkey dinner at Disney World? Our frog squad has so much to be thankful for this year. We've had so many ribbiting adventures in the parks and we truly enjoy sharing our Disney tips with all of you. Thank you, frog friends! Thanksgiving is pretty low-key at Disney, and the parks will already be decking the halls for the holidays. However, this doesn't mean you can't savor a delicious Thanksgiving feast at Disney World, as well as enjoy themed treats!
Where to Find Thanksgiving Dinner at Disney World 2023
While only a handful of restaurants have reservations still available for Thanksgiving dinner at Disney World, there are often more options for lunch. If you can't snag an Advance Dining Reservation, don't fret! Keep trying in the days leading up to your visit, especially in the two or three days leading up to Thanksgiving Day. Cancellations do happen! Even if they don't, you can check for a restaurant's walk-up availability using the My Disney Experience app. My Disney Experience is also where you can place a Mobile Order at select quick-service restaurants. And remember: To dine at a table-service restaurant inside of a theme park, you need both valid park admission and a Disney Park Pass reservation for the same park, on the same day. To dine at a resort hotel restaurant, you'll need to show your reservation to park at the resort.
Below is a list of restaurants serving up special Thanksgiving-style deliciousness, as well as some restaurants with regular menus perfect for a froggy family dinner. We also listed any special seasonal items offered only during Thanksgiving! You can also check My Disney Experience when you go to book a reservation, as Thanksgiving offerings will be listed on the menu if a restaurant is offering any. Enough jabbering. Let's talk turkey!
Thanksgiving Dinner at Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom will surely be a very popular park on Thanksgiving Day, so you'll want to plan ahead. Note: There weren't any specific dinners or items confirmed for 2023, but these are a few restaurants where you could find Thanksgiving-esque food on their regular menus! Expect Liberty Tree Tavern to be the most popular.
- Cinderella's Royal Table — Dine inside the castle with this magical character dining experience (learn more in our froggy review).
- The Crystal Palace — Grab American classics from the buffet and enjoy visits from Winnie the Pooh and friends (learn more in our froggy review).
- Liberty Tree Tavern — Enjoy an all-American, family-style dinner, with both a traditional (turkey, pot roast, mashed potatoes, stuffing and toffee cake) and a plant-based feast (Impossible Meatloaf, salad and warm apple cake).
- The Diamond Horseshoe — Currently serves food from the Liberty Tree Tavern's menu
- The Plaza Restaurant
Thanksgiving Dinner at EPCOT
A visit to The American Adventure Pavilion and the rest of World Showcase is a great way to celebrate Thanksgiving, plus frog favorites such as the Garden Grill character dining (pictured above). Here are some table-service restaurants that would be perfect for Thanksgiving dinner Disney World 2023:
- Biergarten Restaurant — Celebrate Oktoberfest with a buffet of German cuisine and delightful live entertainment.
- Coral Reef Restaurant — Enjoy fine seafood while getting an underwater view of The Seas.
- The Garden Grill Restaurant — Savor quality meats and vegetables (grown right in The Land!) while enjoying visits from characters (learn more in our froggy review).
- Le Cellier Steakhouse — Experience high-class dining and quality wines at this Canadian steakhouse inspired by grand hotel wine cellars.
Quick-service restaurants such as Sunshine Seasons or Connections Eatery may offer specialty options on Thanksgiving Day. Be sure to try holiday dishes from around the world with EPCOT International Festival of the Holidays, running Nov. 24 to Dec. 30. Stop by the American Holiday Table for slow-roasted turkey with stuffing, mashed potatoes, green beans and cranberry sauce. Near Canada, the Refreshment Port has Turkey Poutine (French fries with turkey gravy, cranberry relish and crispy onions).
Thanksgiving Dinner at Disney's Hollywood Studios
Enjoy some classic homestyle meals or even food out-of-this-galaxy at Disney's Hollywood Studios. Here are some sit-down restaurant options for Thanksgiving:
- The Hollywood Brown Derby — Enjoy quality dishes at this high-class establishment.
- Hollywood & Vine — Partake in a full buffet and enjoy visits from Mickey and friends in their holiday best (learn more in our froggy review).
- 50's Prime Time Cafe — Enjoy homestyle cooking (without the hassle of making it yourself!) with great options such as meatloaf with mashed potatoes and green beans or pot roast with gravy, potatoes and vegetables.
Thanksgiving Dinner at Disney's Animal Kingdom
Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is a wonderful place to celebrate all of the amazing people and animals in our lives. Quick-service restaurants such as Restaurantosaurus or Satu’li Canteen may offer specialty Thanksgiving options.
- Tiffins — Taste unique dishes from around the world at this upscale restaurant.
- Tusker House Restaurant — Savor a hearty buffet while enjoying visits from Mickey and friends in their safari outfits (learn more in our froggy review).
Thanksgiving Dinner at Disney Springs Restaurants
Disney Springs has plenty of dining options for a Thanksgiving celebration (plus, get started on your holiday shopping!). Take a look at some of the Thanksgiving Day specials for 2023, available Nov. 23 only unless otherwise noted.
- Earl of Sandwich — Holiday Turkey Sandwich with turkey, cornbread stuffing, gravy, cranberry sauce and mayonnaise (available all year-round, and a froggy favorite!)
- City Works Eatery & Pour House — Thanksgiving dinner menu features herb-roasted turkey, slow-roasted prime rib, special kids roasted turkey option, plus classic Thanksgiving sides
- Paddlefish — Traditional Turkey Dinner featuring herb-roasted turkey breast, andouille cornbread stuffing, whipped potatoes, green beans, cranberry relish and pan gravy
- Planet Hollywood — Thanksgiving Feast featuring sliced, oven-roasted, all-white meat turkey topped with gravy and served with homemade garlic mashed potatoes, southern-style cornbread stuffing, green bean blend and cranberry sauce (Prime rib is available for an additional charge)
- Raglan Road Irish Pub & Restaurant — Butter and herb roast turkey, roast garlic mashed potatoes, duck fat roasties, honey glazed carrots, bacon braised Brussels sprouts, sausage meat and walnut stuffing, red wine jus, with cranberry sauce
- Terralina Crafted Italian — Rosemary Roasted Turkey with applewood smoked bacon and granny smith apple dressing, yukon gold mash, roasted asparagus with a sage and thyme gravy and homemade cranberry relish
Thanksgiving Dinner at Disney World Resort Hotel Restaurants
Most Walt Disney World Resort hotels may have special offerings available on Thanksgiving Day only. In the past, many resort quick-service restaurants would offer a variation of oven-roasted turkey, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, cornbread stuffing, seasonal vegetables and cranberry relish. This has not been confirmed for Thanksgiving dinner Disney World 2023, but day-of options may become available.
Over at Whispering Canyon at Disney's Wilderness Lodge, a special prix fixe holiday meal will be available for lunch and dinner (available on Nov. 23 only). Enjoy cornbread, house salad, a Thanksgiving skillet featuring oak-smoked turkey, barbecue and more, plus a seasonal dessert sampler.
Thanksgiving Treats at Disney World
Here are the special treats available for a limited time this Thanksgiving season:
- Turkey Cupcake — Sunshine Seasons at EPCOT
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Mousse — Satu'li Canteen at Disney's Animal Kingdom
- Pumpkin Cheesecake Tart — The Mara at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge (pictured)
- Pumpkin Pie-spice Beignets — Scat Cat's Club at Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter
- Maple Pot de Crème — Landscape of Flavors at Disney's Art of Animation Resort and Everything POP Shopping & Dining at Disney's Pop Century Resort
- Pumpkin Cheesecake — Gasparilla Island Grill at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa
Where to Find Turkey Legs at Disney World (The Next Best Thing to Thanksgiving Dinner)
Our frog family always has a backup plan just in case we can't score a traditional Thanksgiving dinner at Disney World. Plus, we just love smoked turkey legs! Why yes, frogs eat turkey. Here’s a list of where you can find delicious turkey leg:
Magic Kingdom
- Fantasyland — Prince Eric's Village Market
- Liberty Square — Liberty Square Market
- Frontierland — Turkey Leg Cart
EPCOT
- America Pavilion — Fife & Drum Tavern
Gotta run ... all this talk of Thanksgiving dinner is making me hungry! Be sure to check out our tips for celebrating Thanksgiving at Disney World.
Related: The Complete Guide to Disney World Holiday Events
Hoppy Thanksgiving!
