![]() ![]() Need to stay a little closer to Disney? At the Spanish-accented steakhouse CAPA at the Four Seasons, chef Malyna Si delivers the juiciest pan con tomato beneath slivers of Manchego, and true story: the Iberico pluma, a fat-laced tenderloin cut from the prized black-foot hogs, is better than the best beef steak you’ve eaten in the last year. ![]() Among the chains of I-4 and International Drive, there’s also Brazilian baked goods ( Pão Gostoso), Hong Kong-style shellfish specialists ( YH Seafood Clubhouse) and Pakistani mixed grills ( Kabab King) Orlando Weekly’s restaurant critic, Faiyaz Kara, is the best follow for Orlando recs. At the stylishly moody Sand Lake location of Kabooki Sushi, chef Henry Moso deals in impeccable nigiri, audacious Japanese-inspired hot plates, plenty of truffles and toro and a deconstructed carrot cake (with pickled raisins and ginger orange ice cream) you’ll be thinking about long after you fly home. Set some time aside to eat outside the parks, either with the kids or on a date night (thanks, Disney babysitting services). It’s easy to think of Orlando as a Mouse monolith, but there’s so much more to explore beyond Disney, especially in the restaurant scene, which just took home eleven nods from Michelin at the inaugural Florida awards. Which brings us to…Ī post shared by George Miliotes 4. So the best strategy to cover as much ground as possible is a mix of Lightning Lanes and regular standby lines (when waits are under 30 minutes) while filling in breaks with meals, snacks, parades, etc. For example, after redeeming a Tower of Terror reservation at ten in the morning, the next available booking might not be until one in the afternoon. The system works well and is far more democratic than Fast Pass, but it can create gaps in your day. Once you redeem a Lightning Lane, you can book your next ride, so on and so forth. Via the MyDisney app, you can book Lightning Lanes one at a time, starting at seven in the morning, on your park day. Here’s how it works: Genie+ grants access to Lightning Lanes, which let you bypass the regular standby lines. Getting comfortable with this paid platform, which starts at $15 per person per day, is essential to a successful park day. Last year, Disney retired its longtime front-of-the-line Fast Pass system in favor of a new widget called Genie+. ![]() The soothing buttercream rooms are sights for sore eyes (and legs) after long park days the best-in-the-biz staff is as great with rambunctious princesses as they are with weary parents and while you may never get to enjoy the tranquil adults-only pool, isn’t it nice just knowing it’s there? It perfectly splits the difference between a Disney vacation (character breakfasts, on-site Disney concierge, meandering lazy river, robust kids’ club) and a luxury vacation you might have at the brand’s properties in Miami, Oahu or Anguilla. If money’s not an object, the Four Seasons Orlando is the best place to stay in style and is located right on Disney property, just a few minutes to the Magic Kingdom. While these include primo flagships like Polynesian and Grand Floridian, you’ll also find mid-range and value resorts ( Caribbean Beach, Pop Century) on the Skyliner. Look for properties on the Monorail or Skyliner networks, which link to Magic Kingdom/EPCOT and Hollywood Studios/EPCOT, respectively, and are way speedier than the bus networks. The ability to get quickly and easily between your hotel and the parks is a godsend. Because Disney has its own (free) transportation network between its hotels and parks, staying on property saves you on a rental car (and parking at the parks every day) or ride sharing. Yes, Disney hotels are typically more expensive than staying outside the resort bubble, but you need to factor the cost of transportation into your calculus. Paying for convenience is a concept you better get used to. ![]()
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