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There are other changes as well.
Why? Well, the world has changed. And change with it, we must. The lyrics to "We Go On" for IllumiNations say it best:
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Moving on with the current of the years.
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It's time to move on and move forward.
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I read through the dining chapter of the DLP Passporter and still can't decide if I want to make ADRs for meals there, and if I do, how many? On our WDW trips we have 1-2 table service meals per day and really enjoy taking our time with the dining and the nomming, but since we've never been to DLP before I'm not sure if we'll want to spend that much time at a restaurant?
Then if we do, for which ones? We are definitely thinking Walts... then maybe the princess meal but that is PRICEY. But I like at least one character meal each trip! I don't know, I'm just once again overwhelmed with DLP and could use any guidance Without knowing our touring style there and really how hard it is to get a walk up, we just don't know what to do! We will be there for 3 nights- Thanks!
I agree - definitely Walt's, we've had two superb dinners there. We haven't eaten there since 2010 now, but we had an amazing character meal at Inventions at the Disneyland Hotel and we really enjoyed that. We had some good meals at Café Mickey in the Disney Village, but our most recent time there wasn't that wonderful...
Inventions was definitely one I was looking at too! It sounds so neat with the decor and if we don't do princesses that's what I was thinking Plus then we could explore that lovely hotel too! It's just so weird for us to be going to Paris to be choosing from a bunch of Americanized restaurants LOL! We certainly will NOT be eating at Planet Hollywood or Rainforest Cafe The new Chez Remy should be open too I think so that just adds even more options to the list!
Inventions was definitely one I was looking at too! It sounds so neat with the decor and if we don't do princesses that's what I was thinking Plus then we could explore that lovely hotel too! It's just so weird for us to be going to Paris to be choosing from a bunch of Americanized restaurants LOL! We certainly will NOT be eating at Planet Hollywood or Rainforest Cafe The new Chez Remy should be open too I think so that just adds even more options to the list!
I was forgetting about that We'll definitely have to try that in November.
We also enjoyed the Blue Lagoon, which has Pirates of the Caribbean sailing through it! And The Steakhouse in the Village is also fab. Aargh - too much choice!
I would definitely recommend you book though - we had made ADRs and when we were there two weeks ago we witnessed a lot of people trying for walk-ups and not being able to get into some places.
I agree with Chepz - Walt's was absolutely lovely, and the food was amazing. Even the counter services do good food - yes, the whole place is pricey, but you do get really good food everywhere so you don't feel ripped off!
Have a great time!
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Walt's is really good. We have had a good meal at inventions but the prices have recently got really steep I don't think I would personally go back for that reason. I agree with Blue lagoon and we love Mickey's Cafe.
I love the character interaction at Café Mickey! While I liked the princess meal, too, I thought it was too expensive. Yes, definitely try Walt's and be sure to make an advanced reservation there as well as at Café Mickey if you're interested.
My favorite is still Annette's Diner in the Disney Village. It's relatively inexpensive and the food is tasty, plus I love the diner ambiance.
Personally, I prefer having lunch and/or dinner in the Disney Village because it is much more relaxed. I'm a big Earl of Sandwich fan so that's always my go-to place if I don't want a table service restaurant.
We actually have a great 50s Diner themed restaurant in the town where my mom still lives, so I'm not sure if that has any appeal to us. I'm trying to get her to read through the book for her opinions but it's like pulling teeth! So far we are DEFINITELY going to Walt's and it's where we will treat Erik for helping get us from DLP to Amsterdam
I had originally planned on having most meals outside of the parks as that's typically what we lean towards at WDW too, but then all the ones IN the parks jumped out at me. I'll have to take another look through!
Mom just activated the international option on my phone so I can now call to make the ADRs at least... I'm within the booking window maybe I should just see what's even available. But for 9 cents a minute I want to have a game plan
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Without knowing our touring style there and really how hard it is to get a walk up, we just don't know what to do! We will be there for 3 nights- Thanks!
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We haven't eaten there since 2010 now, but we had an amazing character meal at Inventions at the Disneyland Hotel and we really enjoyed that. We had some good meals at Café Mickey in the Disney Village, but our most recent time there wasn't that wonderful...
Plus then we could explore that lovely hotel too! It's just so weird for us to be going to Paris to be choosing from a bunch of Americanized restaurants LOL! We certainly will NOT be eating at Planet Hollywood or Rainforest Cafe 
The new Chez Remy should be open too I think so that just adds even more options to the list!
We'll definitely have to try that in November. 
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