Tusker House Restaurant
African restaurant · Bay Lake ·
African-inspired buffet with character dining & kids' menu
African-inspired buffet with character dining & kids' menu
"Located in Disney’s Animal Kingdom, this African‑inspired restaurant offers character dining, combining meet‑and‑greets with a menu that reflects the adventurous, safari‑themed spirit of the park." - Carly Caramanna
"The buffet-style character dining in Animal Kingdom pairs adventure-ready versions of Mickey, Donald, and friends with African-influenced offerings. Think loads of grain-based salads, pilau, curries, along with thoughtfully spiced meats and veggies. Bring your safari fit for a fun adventure in food." - Jason B James
"Character dining is difficult: You want some quality one-on-one time with Mickey and Minnie, but not if it means enduring a bad buffet. But Tusker House is a superior experience that delivers on both fronts. Mickey and pals are dressed in their finest safari gear, and lunch and dinner have an African-inspired flair, like za'atar spiced plantains, spicy North African-style meatballs, and chermoula baked salmon." - Jacqueline Dole
"A character buffet-style table-service restaurant where guests can meet Donald Duck, Goofy, Mickey, and pals in safari attire; breakfast features Mickey and Simba waffles and classic breakfast items, while lunch and dinner lean into African-inspired dishes like pilau rice and shrimp curry." - Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes Elizabeth Rhodes is a senior editor at Travel + Leisure, covering everything from luxury hotels to theme parks to must-pack travel products. Originally from South Carolina, Elizabeth moved to New York City from London, where she started her career as a travel blogger and writer. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"A character breakfast buffet with strong, well-prepared food and some African-inspired dishes (like mealie pap and beef bobotie), plus appearances by core characters—recommended as the superior sit-down morning option in the area." - Carlye Wisel