The Crystal Palace 1180 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830

"My husband and I took our toddler to The Crystal Palace for lunch (in January) and we all LOVED it! It was not too crowded and our toddler got to interact with all of the Winnie the Pooh characters multiple times. The food was really flavorful, especially for buffet food. There were also a lot of options to choose from - prime rib, really well seasoned broccoli, mashed potatoes, glazed rainbow carrots, cajan pasta, shrimp and grits, Italian sausage onions and peppers, roasted chicken, salad bar etc. The desserts were adorable and delicious. Overall, this was one of our favorite meals at Disney!!"

"We entered this restaurant after the fireworks, Happily Ever After using special After Hours event at Magic Kingdom, so we were slightly worried that food might not be warm or fresh, but when we were there, they were still cooking food and all the food was hot. We are not big on buffet style meals, but this is one of the few exceptions. We tried the fried chicken, the pork tenderloin, and the roast beef meats. The roast beef with horseradish sauce was the winner between the 3 types. The sides and other entries were also good, but pro tip look at the kid buffet side if you want Mac and cheese. The rest of the kids buffet looked like a school lunch so we skipped. All the bread was a bit hard and old tasting. So I would skip the bread baskets unless they are hot. Otherwise every bread we tried was a bit hard. Their desserts are especially made based on the Winnie the Pooh characters, so they are cute. The bee flan was good, the strawberry cupcake was good but very artificial flavor tasting, the cookies were really good especially the chocolate chip one was still warm. The rest of the desert was good but nothing special, but as it is a buffet you might as well try. If you stay longer there, eventually you can meet all main characters from the Winnie the Pooh. When the characters went around tables, the employees checked if we already met and chatted with them or not. Including the character meet, the service was good."

"Yes, it’s expensive! It’s Disney! If you are looking for excellent food with an amazing character experience, this is the place to eat. We got autographs and pictures with Pooh, Piglet, Eeyore, and Tigger. It is buffet style, so you will get your food quickly, but you will wait a long time for all the characters to get to your table. Plan your day accordingly. Probably best to do around 1-1:30 for lunch so you get to do all the rides in the morning and then the parade at 3."

"Went here for brunch and it was absolutely delicious. The service is attentive and doesn’t rush the guests. Winnie the Pooh characters walking around was quite fun. There are many options for food, and all of it was well prepared- our favorite were the cinnamon sugar Mickey donuts. Would definitely recommend while in Disney."

"Price is steep! But it's a fun atmosphere where you'll meet Pooh, Tigger, Eyore, Piglet.. the buffet has a lot of options, even for vegans, vegetarians, and people like me who can't eat sugar, gluten, or dairy. The cast is eager to help answer any questions and bring out the chef if need be! The roast beef is phenomenal, I enjoyed the little potatoes, honey glazed salmon, fresh fruit, shrimp, and a cup of coffee. You dine for the experience of characters, that's the main pull, so the food being pretty great is a bonus, just know that you're going into a dining experience and not a high-level restaurant."