My party of 2 spent $114 on an all-you-can-eat breakfast at 'Ohana in Disney World, and it was totally worth it
Timothy Moore
- Breakfast reservations are hard to get at 'Ohana in Disney's Polynesian Resort — for good reason.
- Our prix-fixe meal was $114 with tip, and it included a skillet, waffles, and fruit.
'Ohana is located at Disney's Polynesian Village Resort.
'Ohana is one of Disney's most beloved dining experiences outside the theme parks.
The Polynesian-themed restaurant offers an all-you-can-eat breakfast with characters and unlimited passion fruit, orange, and guava (POG) juice — a Disney classic.
Getting to 'Ohana is easy no matter where you're staying at Disney World.
The easiest way to get to 'Ohana is by staying at the Polynesian. But if you're staying at another resort on the monorail loop, you shouldn't have trouble getting there.
We were staying at All-Star Movies Resort, which isn't by the monorail. About an hour before our reservation, we hopped on a free Disney bus to Magic Kingdom to transfer to the resort monorail.
We ended up being 25 minutes early, but I always leave ahead of time because I have anxiety about missing reservations. Plus, sometimes Disney transportation can take a while.
If you're driving yourself, guests with dining reservations get free resort parking for three hours.
Check-in is to the right when you enter from the monorail.
The Polynesian is the third stop on the resort monorail, and the station is on the second level of the hotel — where 'Ohana is.
When you enter from the monorail station, the restaurant is toward the back left. But you actually want to go to the right, past Moana Mercantile, because there's a check-in desk there. Signs point the way if it's your first time at the resort.
The host let us check in early, and we explored the shops and seasonal decorations while we waited.
We waited for our table on the first floor.
There's a waiting area just outside the restaurant, and you can also grab a drink at Tambu Lounge next door to 'Ohana.
We found the lobby seating area on the first floor to be a little quieter than the 'Ohana waiting area, so we sat there until we got a text saying our table was ready.
Breakfast is prix-fixe and served family-style.
'Ohana's prix-fixe breakfast costs $45 a person.
The menu includes coffee and juice, bread, fruit, and unlimited breakfast foods. That means as many Mickey waffles as you want.
Breakfast starts with coffee and POG juice.
Although it's not on the official 'Ohana menu, POG juice is a Disney staple. It's also referred to as "jungle juice" at different spots across the property.
You can also order a fancy cocktail — we saw one dad happily guzzling rum from a whole coconut. But the nonalcoholic juice is so good, there's no need to spend the extra money.
You also get fresh fruit and pineapple-coconut breakfast bread.
The fresh fruit includes pineapple, watermelon, cantaloupe, strawberries, and grapes. After several days of burgers and Mickey ice-cream bars, my body appreciated something decidedly healthier.
Although the fruit was great, the star of the first course was the pineapple-coconut breakfast bread. The fruity flavor is subtle, but it's so delicious.
Your host will deliver a plate to your table as you're seated, but you can ask for more. Just don't fill up on bread, there's a lot more food coming your way.
The main course was served in a breakfast skillet.
My friend and I shared a skillet of scrambled eggs, ham topped with pineapple, sausage links, and potatoes.
The potatoes were perfectly crispy and salty, and the ham had just the right amount of sweetness.
I'm not a huge fan of scrambled eggs, but there was nothing bad to note about them.
The waffles with Mickey and Stitch designs were the best part.
Mickey waffles are a must when having breakfast at Disney World. But 'Ohana makes the experience extra special with Stitch waffles as well.
The character-themed delicacies are more than just a cute gimmick, too. They're pillow-soft and so flavorful.
They were so good I had to ask the server for more.
The characters were the real stars of the show.
'Ohana serves up a delicious breakfast, but the real reason to spend your morning here is to meet four classic characters.
During our breakfast, we saw Lilo, Stitch, Mickey, and Pluto. The latter two were dressed for the part, with Mickey in a fun aloha shirt and Pluto donning a lei.
The characters also danced around the restaurant to "Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride" three different times during our meal.
Our server didn't rush us out.
Before bringing us our check, our server asked if we'd gotten to meet all four characters.
Pluto still hadn't made it to our table (he disappeared for a few minutes for a fire-hydrant break), so our server made sure he came by for some hugs, high-fives, and selfies before we got our bill.
The decor is immersive.
Half of any Disney experience is about immersion. You might be swept away by character autographs and great food, but remember to soak in all the Polynesian theming.
From the thatched-roof ceilings to the Tiki figures around the restaurant, 'Ohana truly transports you to a tropical paradise.
And don't miss the views outside the window. In the foreground are the resort pool and Seven Seas Lagoon, and in the distance, you'll spot Cinderella Castle, Space Mountain, and Big Thunder Mountain.
I think 'Ohana is the perfect breakfast spot at Disney World.
After tip, my friend and I ended up spending $57 each on our breakfast.
If you're not in a hurry to get to a park first thing, consider taking your time with breakfast at 'Ohana.
It can be difficult to snag a reservation, but if you're lucky enough to score one, I definitely recommend the experience.
From the food to the characters to the decor, 'Ohana is one of the best restaurants across the entire property.
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