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Kid-Friendly Restaurants Open on Christmas in Orlando: Christmas Meals at Orlando Theme Parks
With all the hustle and bustle of the holidays, perhaps skip cooking and dine at one of the many Orlando restaurants open on Christmas. Read on for a list of places around Orlando to enjoy a nice meal on December 25, including Orlando theme parks serving tasty fare during Christmas.
In addition to the list below, most of these Orlando Dinner Shows are also open on Christmas. Be sure to also check out our Orlando Restaurants Guide for more yummy ideas! Need more festive local activities this holiday season? Get your fill by perusing the Orlando Holiday and Christmas Guide.
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Orlando Restaurants Open Christmas Day
The Boheme—Orlando
Enjoy a grand Christmas Day brunch buffet with a special dessert room from at The Boheme, located inside the luxurious Grand Bohemian Hotel. A Christmas dinner is also offered on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Both brunch and dinner are accompanied by live jazz music.
Go beyond Joe's Crab Shack's crab and try roasted turkey on Christmas Day.
Joe’s Crab Shack—Multiple locations
Joe’s Crab Shack locations across Central Florida are open Christmas Day, serving a special menu of roasted turkey dinner with traditional Christmas sides. Hours vary by location.
Latitude and Longitude—Lake Buena Vista
Located inside the Orlando World Center Marriott, this restaurant celebrates Christmas Day with a buffet complete with a variety of selections, including a hand-carved prime rib. The buffet will be available from 1 to 6pm. Children 3 and under eat free.
Dig into a hearty Italian Christmas feast at Mia's Italian Kitchen.
Mia's Italian Kitchen—Orlando
Mia's is an Orlando restaurant open on Christmas Day, from 11am to 10pm. This Italian eatery will be offering a prix-fixe menu, including a starter, entrée (pan-seared branzino, steak pizziaola, or Christmas ham) and dessert, all for $39 per person.
Rosen Plaza—Orlando
On Christmas Day, treat the family to a gourmet buffet featuring a variety of holiday favorites. Kids 3 and under eat free. Buffet hours are 11:30am to 3:30pm and reservations are recommended.
Rosen Shingle Creek—Orlando
Enjoy a Christmas Day brunch at Rosen Shingle Creek. Advanced reservations are required and complimentary self-parking is available. Hours are 11am-6pm.
Tapa Toro—Orlando
Celebrate the season for Christmas Day brunch and dinner. Advance reservations are required. Brunch includes a Christmas buffet and live Flamenco dancing from 10:30am to 3pm. Christmas dinner (family-style) runs 4-10pm, with live Flamenco dancing beginning at 7pm. Full menu will also be available a la carte.
Restaurants Serving Christmas Meals at Orlando Theme Parks and Resorts
Hollywood & Vine - Walt Disney World's Hollywood Studios
Join Minnie and friends for a dazzling holiday dinner party filled with holiday cheer and the joy of the season. Minnie's Holiday Dine runs until January 4, 2024.
Chef Mickey’s – Walt Disney World's Contemporary Resort
Enjoy Christmas with Mickey and Minnie Mouse at this buffet, located inside the Contemporary Resort. In addition to usual fare, the holiday menu will feature a few specialty items, such as apricot and gruyere stuffed pork tenderloin with classic stuffing. Reservations are highly recommended.
Confisco Grill - Universal’s Islands of Adventure
Start Christmas morning with the Grinch and Friends Character Breakfast, where you’ll also meet Cat in the Hat, the Lorax and other Dr. Seuss characters. Reservations highly recommended.
Rose and Crown Dining Room - Walt Disney World’s Epcot Center
"Travel" to London for Christmas in an old-fashioned pub. Located in the U.K. Pavilion, the Rose and Crown serves traditional British comfort food and pints of ale in a warm and cozy atmosphere. Reservations are highly recommended.
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STK Steakhouse - Disney Springs
This restaurant is located in the Disney Springs entertainment district, and is open Christmas Eve and Christmas Day with turkey and prime rib specials. Holiday hours are 10am-10pm.
Islands Dining Room - Loews Royal Pacific Resort at Universal Studios Orlando
This tropical themed restaurant, located within the Royal Pacific Resort, offers a sprawling Christmas buffet with main dishes, sides, salads, as well as individual stations for omelets, sushi, dessert, and more. Available from 11am-4pm, and reservations are recommended.
T-Rex Cafe - Disney Springs
Also located at Disney Springs, this interactive prehistoric dining experience is open on Christmas from 11am to 11pm. Kids love the life-sized animatronic dinosaurs and simulated meteor showers. Reservations recommended.
Sesame Street Christmas Breakfast - SeaWorld Orlando
Enjoy Christmas breakfast with Elmo and his pals from Sesame Street. Eat tasty breakfast foods as well as dance, sing, and hang with the furriest characters around. Located at SeaFire Grill and starts at 9am. Park admission required. Reservations highly recommended.
Capt. Cooks - Walt Disney World's Polynesian Resort
Located within the Polynesian Village Resort, this counter service restaurant will be offering a sumptuous meal on Christmas Day. Guests can feast on a roasted turkey dinner, including cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes with turkey gravy, seasonal vegetables, and cranberry relish.
Photos courtesy of the restaurants.
Additional reporting by Tom Stefanchik.
Places featured in this article:
Rosen Plaza
Cafe Tu Tu Tango
