The Biergarten at The Germany Pavilion in EPCOT

It’s Oktoberfest all year at the Biergarten. Disney is known for creating an environment that grabs your imagination, and this is certainly the case here. You’ll sit at communal tables of eight, in what feels like the center of a Bavarian village. The cast members wear traditional German costumes. They’ve even created a skyscape with the moon and stars.

The German buffet is amazing. It features cold salads, bratwurst, red cabbage sauerkraut, pork schnitzel and my personal favorite spaetzel. The dessert bar is not to be missed! It features strudel, cheesecake, and black forest cake.

Join the party and have a glass of wine, a shot of schnapps, or a German beer available by the pint, or the liter!

Make sure you stay to enjoy the hourly show. German musicians will lead you in traditional music and toasts played on traditional German Instruments. One song is played with a pair of alpine horns. Another song is a handbell solo. There are close to 30 handbells on the table. I'm always impressed. I don't know how he does it! The show lasts 15 to 20 minutes. Get up and dance a polka if you feel so inclined.

Unless you are with a party of eight, you won’t be sitting alone at the Biergarten. Some people consider this a drawback, but I consider it a plus. Meet a stranger and make a new friend.

The Biergarten suggests you use priority seating, but I’ve gone there on impulse and only been turned away once. That being said.. I also recommend priority seating. You can maximize your time and minimize your wait.

This restaurant accepts the Disney Dining Plan. How much do the meals cost?

Lunch:

 Adult price range: $23.42-$27.68;

Child (ages 3-9) price range: $12.77-$14.90

Dinner:
Adult: $37.99;
Child (ages 3-9): $17.99

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Walt Disney's Thoughts on Celebrity

"I have no use for people who throw their weight around as celebrities, or people who fawn over you just because you're famous."

I just thought I would throw this out there. He was an interesting man. Certainly one of the great celebrities of his time.

Here at Disney Without Kids we know Disney is also for adults, and we're taking the time to visit & rate the resorts and restaurants we feel cater to adult tastes. It's a tough job, but somebody has to do it. As the site grows, we'll review more on and off property accommodations, and tell you about our favorite restaurants. 

The San Angel Inn At The Mexico Pavilion in EPCOT

You'll enter an Aztec pyramid, and walk through a colonial, Mexican market while on the way to your table at the San Angel Inn. Walk down the stairs and sit in a traditional hand painted chair at your table. The tables are arranged on a patio over looking a river that leads up to an Aztec temple. In the distance you'll see a smoking volcano, and occasionally hear its rumble. No matter what time of day, it's twilight inside and the sky above has stars just beginning to twinkle. Sounds great? It is, and we haven't even talked about the food.

Choose your beverage from a list of soft drinks, specialty margaritas, or a glass of Mexican wine or beer. Tempt your self with a tostado (nacho) appetizer. The tostados are available with chicken, beef, or crab.

Next choose an entree from a list too fine to find at your local Mexican restaurant. We suggest the Filete Motuleno, a grilled beef tenderloin with beans, melted cheese, and pablano peppers, simmered in ranchero sauce.

Follow your meal with an espresso or cappuccino. For a fun after dinner drink, try the Mexican Coffee. A coffee with cafe liqueur, whipped cream, and a cherry on top. The dessert menu includes arroz con leche (a cinnamon bread pudding), and flan (a vanilla custard).

The scenery will take you to a different time and place, and the food is excellent. The only thing lacking is fast service. We suggest that you use this as a time to sit back and enjoy the atmosphere.

The San Angel Inn is open for lunch and dinner. You can expect to pay $15 to $40 per person at the San Angel Inn. This restaurant accepts the Disney Dining Plan. A priority seating reservation is recommended.

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Disney for Adults

Some people don't realize what a great place Walt Disney World is for adults. Thats why Disney Without Kids is here. We're here for the empty nesters who still want to visit even though their children are grown. We're here for adults who are young at heart. You will see people ask this question on Facebook and in other forums. Is it OK to go to Disney 

without the kids? My answer: Of course it is. 

The Imagineers have designed Disney for adults. You can take a long weekend away as a couple, and you should do it guilt free. Disney is a great place for a romantic getaway.

There are amazing resort hotels, top rated restaurants, and all the theme park fun you can handle. Don't forget about golf, spa treatments and massages, sporting events and festivals. So get away without the kids because Disney is for adults!

What is the DDP? Or What is the Disney Dining Plan?

If you’re planning your first Walt Disney World vacation, or you are staying on property for the first time, you might be asking: What is the Disney Dining Plan?

Depending on where you eat on your Disney vacation, the Disney Dining Plan (also known as the DDP) can be a great way to save you money.

The Disney Dining Plan is a feature that can be added to your Disney Vacation Package if you are staying at any of the Disney Resorts. The DDP can be added to your vacation package at any time before you check in. The adult prices range from $31.99 to $71.99 per adult per night. The cost ranges from $9.99 to $20.99 per child (ages 3-9) per night. (Please Remember there can be variations in price)

Here’s how it works. You are allocated a number of meals and snacks per day. The meals and snacks can be used at any time from check in to check out. The DDP can be used at almost all restaurant on Walt Disney World property including Resorts. Snacks are things like a Coke, ice cream, etc. Meals are broken down into four categories: Counter Service, Table Service, Character Dining, and Dinner Shows.

• Counter Service- You get counter service meals at restaurants like Pecos Bill and the Cantina at San Angel Inn. Simply put, at counter service restaurants you wait in line and order meals off a set menu.

• Table Service- Table service meals can be found at restaurants like the Beirgarten and the Sci-Fi Diner. These are sit down restaurants where you will be waited on.

• Character Meals- Character meals are usually buffet style and have a variety of Disney characters in the dining room visiting every table. You can have a character meal at a restaurant like Chef Mickey’s at the Contemporary Resort.

• Dinner Shows- Dinner shows are available with the Disney Dining Plan. Dinner shows do not count as a regular meal. You must trade in two table service meals to get one dinner show. You can check out a dinner show at the Hoop-Dee- Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness or the Aloha Luau at the Polynesian Resort.
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Here is the breakdown of the plans and the pricing. There are three plans to choose from. The Quick Service Dining Plan, The Dining Plan, and The Deluxe Dining Plan.

• Quick Service Dining Plan- The 2010 cost of the Quick Service dining plan is $31.99 per night per adult (10 and older), and $9.99 per child (3 – 9). Per person, per day you get:

- 2 Counter Service Meals

- 2 Snacks

- 1 Resort Refillable Mug

• The Dining Plan- The cost of the 2010 Disney Dining Plan is $41.99 to $47.99 per night per adult (10 and older), and $11.99 to $12.99 per child (3 – 9). The Disney Dining plan is priced based on your travel dates, and is higher priced during peak times. Per person per day you get:

- 1 table service meal

- 1 counter service meal

- 1 snack

• The Deluxe Dining Plan- The cost of the 2010 Disney Deluxe Dining Plan is $71.99 per night per adult (10 and older), and $20.99 per child (3 – 9). Along with what is listed below you will also receive an appetizer and desert per person at table service restaurants. Per person per day you get:

- Breakfast, lunch and dinner at over 100 Walt Disney World Resort restaurants. All 3 meals can be either counter service or table service.

- 2 Snacks

- 1 Resort Refillable Mug

There are a couple of things we should point out to you. First of all, gratuities are not included. You will more often than not get very good service at Walt Disney World Resort, so don’t forget to leave a tip! Preferred seating reservations are recommended for most of the table service restaurants. Reservations can be made online by visiting www.Disney.com, or by calling 407-WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463. Reservations can be made up to 180 days in advance.

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The Liberty Tree Tavern

Hear ye, hear ye! It’s time to gather round the table for a comfort food feast. Located in the heart of the Magic Kingdom in Liberty Square, Liberty Tree Tavern is a sit-down restaurant that is truly a hidden gem.

  As you enter Liberty Tree Tavern you’re greeted by Colonial dressed Cast Members who ask for your family name and where you are from. When it’s time to be seated a bell will ring and the “Jones Family from North Carolina” will be called to be seated. While waiting let you eyes wander to the different Revolutionary themed items located around the lobby.

Designed to feel like an eighteenth century home, when you step inside Liberty Tree Tavern you almost forget you are at the Magic Kingdom. The cozy atmosphere and inviting aromas encourage you to take a break from the typical frenzied Magic Kingdom day

Lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern is an a-la-carte menu that offers a break from the counter service burgers (though they do serve them!)and chicken strips found all over the Magic Kingdom. Dinner is a set course served family style. Beginning with a salad then moving into a course of meat and sides, your dinner ends with an apple crisp with vanilla ice cream.

Liberty Tree Tavern is a part of the Disney Dining Plan and reservations are encouraged, especially for dinner. 

Disney's Polynesian Resort The Polynesian Resort is a romantic getaway just minutes from the Magic Kingdom. This hotel features a waterfall in the lobby, lush gardens, torch lit pathways, and a beautiful pool with a waterslide. A monorail station is right outside. This means you’ll have quick transportation to the Magic Kingdom or EPCOT. The Polynesian is our #1 Pick for The Most Romantic Disney Hotels, and is Our #2 Pick for The Best Places to Stay at Disney Without Kids. The rooms were refurbished in 2013 and feature flat screen TVs and hand carved furniture. The furniture is comfortable and functional. You can choose garden or lagoon view rooms. There are concierge level rooms available. The pool features a forty foot volcano, waterslide, and a pool side bar. There is a white sand beach where you can look across the Seven Seas Lagoon and see the Magic Kingdom. There are plenty of activities including waterskiing, parasailing, fishing and boating. There is a nightly parade of boats called The Electrical Water Pageant. There are lots of dining options at the Polynesian Resort. The Kona Café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. It mixes American and Polynesian flavors. The Kona Island Coffee Bar features assorted coffees and pastries. Open in the evening is the Kona Island Sushi Bar. The sushi bar serves beer, wine, saki, sushi, and sashimi. Ohana is open for breakfast and dinner. Breakfast at Ohana is a character breakfast. Dinner is all you can eat. The food is brought to you on skewers that were cooked over an oak fire. The meal features mesquite grilled turkey, Asian BBQ pork loin, marinated sirloin steak and spicy peel and eat shrimp. If you would like some entertainment with your meal, visit Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show. You’ll dine on BBQ ribs, roasted chicken, Polynesian rice, and seasonal vegetables. The show features fire dancers, hula dancers and drums. The Polynesian is one of Disney’s deluxe resorts. The luxury, the convenience, and the beauty make it well worth the price. Disney Hotel: Polynesian Resort

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The Best Disney Hotel For Adults

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is our pick for the best place to when you are traveling to Disney World without kids. It’s our number two pick for places to stay on a romantic Disney vacation. This resort has a secluded feel, like the lodges it is modeled after, but you’re still only minutes away from the Disney Parks.

Nestled on Bay Lake and surrounded by trees, Wilderness Lodge is quieter than Disney’s other resorts. This resort was designed with relaxation in mind. Fireplaces, comfortable seating, and quiet places are everywhere to inspire you to read, have a conversation, or just take a nap.

Wilderness Lodge is an inspired, loving recreation of the American National Park lodges of the 20^th century. The outside is built with logs, stone and timber columns. It’s all topped with a green metal roof.

The Lobby

Most hotel lobbies are utilitarian places to check in and check out. That is not the case at this deluxe resort. This lobby is one of this resort’s best features. The lobby at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge is seven stories tall. It features a 32 foot tall fireplace, and its columns are hand carved totems. There are comfortable chairs and sofas in abundance and the lighting is warm. A bubbling spring flows under the picture window, into a creek, over a waterfall, and into the pool. The atrium that surrounds the lobby on each floor also has fireplaces, comfortable places to sit, writing desks, and a great view of the lobby.

The Accommodations

The rooms feature western, northwestern, and Native American décor. There are three views to choose from. Standard view, woods view, and courtyard view. There are a limited amount of family rooms that have bunk beds. There are several honeymoon suites that have marble hot tubs. That makes this a resort a great place for a honeymoon or romantic getaway.

Dining

Wilderness Lodge features two full service restaurants, one lounge, and two snack bars.

Artist Point is an elegant full service restaurant that features décor and flavors from the Pacific Northwest. The featured entrée is the Cedar Plank Roasted Wild King Salmon served with seasonal vegetables in parsley oil. For dessert, we recommend the cobbler.

Whispering Canyon Café has a Wild West attitude, and the waiters and waitresses really put on a funny show as they interact with each other. The café serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. There are all you can eat meals at all three settings.

Roaring Fork is a counter service restaurant that serves breakfast lunch and dinner. Collectible, refillable mugs are available at this quick service restaurant.

Territory Lounge is a full service bar that also serves snacks like nachos and chicken wings.

Room Service and pizza delivery are also available at this resort from 7am to midnight.

There is also a seasonal snack bar at both of the pools.

Recreation

There are lots of things to do at Disney’s Wilderness Lodge. You can get some sun on the white sand shore of Bay Lake, or at either of this resorts two pools. The main pool features a waterslide. There are bicycle and boat rentals and fishing excursions. For the health conscious, there is a jogging trail and a gym. You can watch Fire Rock Geyser shoot water 120 feet in the air every hour on the hour.

Here is another thing at Disney World for adults. The Cub’s Den is a safe place to leave your kids so parents can have a night out to themselves. It is open 4:30pm to midnight, and accepts children ages 3-12. A reservation is suggested. You can make a reservation by calling (407) WDW-DINE or (407) 939-3463.

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