Coral Reef Restaurant

Coral Reef Restaurant, located at The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion at Epcot theme park serves scrumptious seafood for lunch and dinner surrounded by stunning underwater views of the Caribbean Coral Reef.

Dine on grilled mahi mahi, pan-seared flounder and other seafood favorites, as well as New York strip steak, grilled chicken and vegetable strudel. All the while, look out on the largest inland saltwater environment ever built— containing 85 different species of tropical fish.

Between the delicious food and the extraordinary view, the Coral Reef provides a fascinating and memorable dining experience.

Coral Reef Restaurant MENU

NOTE: All menu items/prices are subject to change

NOTE: * Indicates buffet item and cost represents total cost of buffet.
Menu is subject to change.


Lunch (Updated: 05/11) Appetizers/Starter

Appetizer for two - Crab cakes with tropical fruit salad and Tequila Aioli. Crispy fried shrimp with jicama slaw and spiced remoulade and a taste of our creamy Lobster Soup. - $16.99
Crab Cakes - With tropical fruit salsa and Tequila Aioli - $10.99
Crispy Fried Shrimp - With Jicama Slaw and spiced Remoulade - $11.99
Fish Tostadas - With napa Cabbage, avocado cilantro cream and fresh lime - $8.99
Steamed Mussels - With cilantro Sofrito, fennel, tomatoes, and toasted ciabatta - $11.99

Soups/Salads

Creamy Lobster Soup - Made with Chervil and Brandy. - $7.99
Seasonal Soup - Chef inspired creation - $6.99

Entree/Main Course

Caesar Salad - With Chicken $15.49, with Shrimp $17.49 - $15.49
Grilled Mahi-Mahi - With ragu of rock shrimp served on Jasmine rice topped with hearts of palms - $24.99
Grilled New York Strip Steak - Served with horseradish smashed potatoes and market fresh vegetables - $31.99
Lobster Ravioli - With rock shrimp, fresh tarragon and lobster cream - $26.49
Mushroom Phyllo Crisp - Roasted mushrooms, wilted arugula, aged cheeses and ruxtic tomato ragout - $18.99
Roasted Pork Chop - On Hominy mash with wild mushrooms, broccoli rabe and apricot glace - $25.99
Seared Chicken Breast - Served over Spaetzle finished with applewood smoked Bacon chicken broth. - $20.99
Seared Rainbow Trout - With warm salad of white beans, Arugula, tomatoes,Crispy bacon, aged Balsamic vinegar and brown butter - $19.99
Seared Scottish Salmon - On lemon and Pea Risotto with Bay Scallops - $22.99

Dessert

Baileys and Jack Daniel's Mousse - Topped with a ganache and chocolate cigar. - $7.99
Cheesecake Napoleon - No sugar added, with seasonal fruit compote - $7.99
Key Lime Mousse - With roasted pineapple, mango Glaze and chocolate pearls - $7.99
Passion Fruit Creme Brulee - . - $7.99
The Chocolate Wave - Served with brandied cherries. - $7.99

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Dinner (Updated: 05/11)
Appetizers/Starter

Appetizer for two - Crab cakes with tropical fruit salad and Tequila Aioli. Crispy fried shrimp with jicama slaw and spiced remoulade and a taste of our creamy Lobster Soup. - $16.99
crab cakes - With Tropical fruit salsa and tequila Aioli - $10.99
Crispy Fried Shrimp - With Jicama Slaw and spiced Remoulade - $11.99
Fish Tostadas - With napa Cabbage, avocado cilantro cream and fresh lime - $8.99
Steamed Mussels - With cilantro Sofrito, fennel, tomatoes, and toasted ciabatta - $11.99

Soups/Salads

Caesar Salad - Topped with shredded parmesan cheese and croutons. - $7.49
Creamy Lobster Soup - Made with chervil and Brandy - $7.99
Seasonal Soup - Chef inspired creation - $6.99

Entree/Main Course

Grilled Mahi-Mahi - With ragu of rock shrimp served on Jasmine rice topped with hearts of palms - $24.99
Grilled NY Strip Steak - Served with horseradish smashed potatoes and market fresh vegetables - $31.99
Lobster Ravioli - With rock shrimp, fresh tarragon and lobster cream - $26.49
Mushroom Phyllo Crisp - Roasted mushrooms, wilted arugula, aged cheeses and ruxtic tomato ragout - $18.99
Pan seared sustainable seasonal catch - on lemon and pea risotto with bay scallops and citrus oil - $1.00
Pan seared sustainable seasonal catch - on lemon and pea risotto with bay scallops and citrus oil
Roasted Pork Chop - On Hominy mash with wild mushrooms, broccoli rabe and apricot glace - $25.99
Seared Chicken Breast - Served over Spaetzle finished with applewood smoked Bacon chicken broth. - $20.99
Seared Rainbow Trout - With warm salad of white beans, Arugula, tomatoes,Crispy bacon, aged Balsamic vinegar and brown butter - $19.99
Seared Scottish Salmon - With Black rice, fennel, and cardamom cashew butter - $22.99

Pan seared Seasonal catch - With wild mushroom and Bay Scallop Risotto, Celery root Nage, and Parsley truffle oil. - $26.99

Dessert

Baileys and Jack Daniel's Mousse - Topped with a ganache and chocolate cigar. - $7.99
Cheesecake Napoleon - No sugar added, with seasonal fruit compote - $7.99
Key Lime Mousse - With roasted pineapple, mango Glaze and chocolate pearls - $7.99
Passion Fruit Creme Brulee - . - $7.99
The Chocolate Wave - Served with brandied cherries. - $7.99



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Coral Reef Restaurant
Child's Menu



Lunch (Updated: 05/11)
Entree/Main Course

Kids' Picks: Choice of 1 Appetizer, 1 Entree and 1 Dessert - Cheese pizza, grilled fish, grilled chicken breast or Meaty macaroni. with carrot and celery sticks or soup of the day. french fries upon request - $8.99

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Dinner (Updated: 05/11)

Entree/Main Course

Kids' Picks: Choice of 1 Appetizer, 1 Entree and 1 Dessert - Cheese pizza, grilled fish, grilled chicken breast or Meaty macaroni. with carrot and celery sticks or soup of the day. french fries upon request - $8.99

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A Fantasy Come True!

First Look at Disney Fantasy

You will discover a fantastical line-up of new design elements and experiences on the Disney Fantasy when the ship sets sail on March 31, 2012. Here's a sneak peek at some of the unique features onboard:

 

"Animation Magic" at Animator's Palate

The magic of Disney animation comes into the dining room with a new show called "Animation Magic." The dinner show celebrates the magic of Disney animation and allows families to create and participate in a whole new way.

As Guests are seated, they are invited to draw a character of their own using a simple template on their placemat. During dinner, animated black-and-white drawings of Mickey Mouse appear on large monitors. When Mickey places the Sorcerer's hat upon his head, magical transformations happen around the room!

For a finale, Mickey conjures the Guest's drawings - now fully animated and brought to life - into the onscreen action for a parade around the room. At the conclusion, Guests will have their character drawing returned to them with an added touch - a golden seal proclaiming them an Official Disney Animator.

Europa Nighttime Entertainment District

Adults step into a world all their own at Europa - a nighttime entertainment district, exclusively for Guests 18 and older, that features sophisticated bars and trendy lounges inspired by the very best in European travel.

• La Piazza draws inspiration from Italian cities and their decorative outdoor plazas. The bar is modeled after a colorful vintage carousel. Venetian masks and a classic Vespa with sidecar add to the Italian flair.

• Skyline is a chic bar that provides ever-changing, birds-eye views of stunning European city skylines that transform from day to night.

• O'Gill's Pub is a rollicking Irish bar with modern-day twists. Dark woods, brass accents and a selection of Irish beers create the perfect pub atmosphere for sipping a pint and watching live sporting events.

• Ooh La La is inspired by an elegant French boudoir adorned with velvet tufted walls, Victorian furniture and Louis XIV-style chaise lounges. A jewel-box feature bar is backed with sparkling diamond-like facets.

• The Tube transports guests to a vibrant metropolitan club via the London Underground. Guests "mind the gap" as they walk across a Tube route map, pose by a red English phone booth and dance atop an illuminated Union Jack dance floor.

"Disney's Aladdin – A Musical Spectacular"

A new ship means new main stage entertainment at the 1,340-seat Walt Disney Theatre. Magic lamps, wise-cracking genies, princesses and evil wizards are all a part of this fast-paced musical comedy.

Of course, the production would not be complete without a magic flying carpet scene, which combines mechanical wizardry with state-of-the-art projections, allowing Jasmine and Aladdin to soar as they perform a heartfelt duet.

 

Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique

Aspiring young princesses and pirates receive the full fairy-tale treatment with pixie-dusted and piratical makeovers at this very special salon.

Exclusive to Disney Cruise Line® - Captain Mickey Mouse, Princess Minnie Mouse and First Mate Minnie Mouse makeovers as well as special "Under the Sea" packages will be offered.

 

On pirate party nights, the salon transforms into the Pirate's League, where swashbuckling boys, girls and grownups can get ready for the pirate life.

Atrium Lobby - Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse

The magnificent three-deck atrium lobby is reminiscent of grand ocean liners of the Golden Age. A focal point is a cascading chandelier of stained glass and crystal beads.

The pièce de résistance of the magnificent space is the atrium lobby statue - Mademoiselle Minnie Mouse. Inspired by travel of the 1920s and 1930s, Minnie, cast in bronze and dressed in vintage fashion with a parasol and steamer luggage at her side, serves to welcome all Guests who board the ship.

Royal Court

Guests are immersed in the lavish surroundings of an elegant dining room fit for a grand palace. Royal Court takes design inspiration from classic Disney films like "Cinderella," "Snow White," "Beauty and the Beast" and "Sleeping Beauty."

Hand-crafted mosaic-tile murals of the princesses and their princes grace the walls. Inspired by the mosaic tile murals in Cinderella Castle at the Magic Kingdom® Park, the mosaics are being meticulously created by skilled Italian craftspeople using more than 200,000 individual tiles.

Bookings Are Open

The 4,000-passenger ship will sail 7-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises from Port Canaveral, Fla., beginning with its maiden voyage set for March 31, 2012.

Video: Phineas and Ferb meet-and-greet experience officially debuts at Walt Disney World

by Ricky Brigante, InsideTheMagic                                                                       Posted on May 30, 2011

The new Phineas and Ferb play-and-greet experience officially made its debut today at Disney’s Hollywood Studios after a single day of previews yesterday. The experience, called “We’re Making a Movie -- The Movie” centers around the popular TV characters being at Walt Disney World to (what else?) make a movie and guests are invited to meet them between takes. It all begins with the duo making a rockin’ entrance before taking pictures and signing autographs. But watch carefully and you may catch a glimpse of Agent P lurking around.

This experience is more than a traditional character meet-and-greet, dubbed a “play-and-greet,” as guests are invited to participate in short movie-related games while waiting for their chance to meet Phineas and Ferb. It all unfolds on the Hollywood Studios backlot behind Muppet*Vision 3D.

Here’s a video of Phineas and Ferb out in the theme park for one of their first official meet-and-greets:



Phineas and Ferb are now available for photos every day at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at select times.

More photos of the new Phineas and Ferb play-and-greet at Walt Disney World:

Kids Sail Free to Mexican Riviera

Great news! Kids 17 and under sail FREE* when traveling with two full-fare Guests in the same verandah stateroom in Categories 4A-6A on most Mexican Riviera sailings Oct. 30 - Dec. 18, 2011. Government Taxes and Fees not included.

Booking and Travel Window:

•Bookings open June 1, 2011
•Travel Window: Most sail dates Oct. 30 – Dec. 18, 2011

Dine and Play on Disney Cruise Line

I wanted to share my experience with Disney Cruise Line's Dine and Play program.  I have heard a number of times from the 'extperts' that if you are traveling with young children, then you should really try to get early seating.  I understand the logic - your children will be tired and dinner is a long process on the ships, but I have to disagree that early dining is the best way to go with young children because of the Dine and Play program. 

We have cruised on Disney for six trips and all have been with infants or preschool age children.  Five of those cruises I took the advice and made sure we had early seating.  On our last cruise we decided to try something new and booked for second seating and it was a pleasant surprise!  We were able to go to the earlier shows, which my children LOVED, and when it came time for dinner we sat down and ordered.  My children's food came out first and they ate at the pace they normally do - hurry up so I can play more.  When we had early seating we found dinner time to take too long for the children.  They were ready to leave before the main course and staying for dessert was a real challenge.  With the later seating about 45 minutes into dinner cast members from the children's areas come into the dining room.  My kids had their eyes on the door by this time!  As soon as they show up the children are drawn to them.  They sign your child into the kids area and then off they go to play while we get to enjoy the rest of our meal - with adult conversation and dessert!!!!  After dinner you can either go out or get your children in the club area.  I would highly recommend this option for anyone with children who, although they enjoy eating, enjoy playing more!

Memories Vacation Package Plus Free Dine

The Recipe for a Great Vacation – Free Disney Dining Plan

Now through Aug. 27, 2011, book the new Memories Vacation Package for 5 nights and 6 days at select Disney Moderate, Disney Deluxe or Disney Deluxe Villa Resorts at the Walt Disney World® Resort for arrivals most nights Aug. 28 – Sept. 24 and get the Disney Dining Plan** FREE!**

Offer Details:

The New Memories Vacation Package Includes:

•Accommodations

•Magic Your Way Base Ticket for each member of the traveling party

•One 20-page Disney's PhotoPass® Photo Book***

Great fares may be available on AirTran Airways when you include air in this Memories Vacation Package Plus Free Dine for travel on select dates.

Booking Window:
May 2 – Aug. 27, 2011

Travel Window:
Aug. 28 – Sept. 24, 2011

Sample Pricing:
Book 5 Nights and 6 Days with FREE Disney Dining Plan for $86* per person, per day, for a family of 4, at a Select Disney Moderate Resort in a Standard Room (valid for stays most nights Aug. 28 – Sept. 24, 2011). That’s a total package price of $2,047.

Ask about packages in other resort categories and for other lengths of stay.

April 22, 1998 Disney's Animal Kingdom Opened

Disney celebrates Earth Day each year with special events. This year a new movie, Africa n Cats will be released and proceeds will go to help protect the African Savanna. In 1998 the big celebration was the opening of Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park.

Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park is one of 4 Theme Parks at Walt Disney World Resort and it is full of attractions, adventures and entertainment that reflect Walt Disney's dedication to nature and conservation, and in doing so, the Park leads the way in animal care, education and research.

Home to more than 1,700 animals from 250 species and sprawling across 500 acres of lush landscape, Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park is the largest animal-themed park in the world!

Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park is divided into 7 areas:

•Oasis
•Discovery Island® area
•Camp Minnie-Mickey
•Africa
•Rafiki's Planet Watch® area
•Asia
•Dinoland, U.S.A.® area

Within each area, encounter real and fantastic animals. Get close enough to pet some of them, or ask for their autograph! Exciting attractions await, as does live and wild entertainment—like Broadway-style musical shows and parades that invite you to be part of the excitement.

Guest Services

Guest Services at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park cover such topics as what to wear, what to bring, what attractions use the FASTPASS ticket system and where to find Disney character merchandise, souvenirs and maps.

Attractions

Attractions at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park include exciting expeditions and wild adventures with animals. Get close to creatures, from the whimsical to the mighty, from feathered to fanciful. Use Disney's FASTPASS system on popular attractions to reduce wait times.

Entertainment

Entertainment at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park includes elaborate parades, performances that feature nearly 20 species of birds and big-as-Broadway musical-stage shows and Disney Character meet and greets. For show schedules, check the Park calendar or Times Guide.

Dining

Dining at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park means sampling American, African and Asian-inspired cuisines for breakfast, lunch and dinner in restaurants that offer a range of experiences from quick-service to Character Dining to wildly themed.

Shopping

Shopping at Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park means finding authentic African art and imports—like baskets, masks and jewelry—as well as staples and souvenirs, such as film, sunscreen, plush toys, postcards, Disney Character merchandise and family apparel.

Tours

Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park offers several unique animal-related special experiences, including the Backstage Safari Tour, the Wild By Design Tour and the new Wild Africa Trek—where you can get closer to the animals than ever before!

Transportation

Transportation to and from Disney's Animal Kingdom theme park is available via bus throughout Walt Disney World Resort, and is complimentary for Walt Disney World Resort hotel Guests. For Park Guests choosing to drive, convenient self-parking is also available.