T-Rex Cafe In Disney Springs Is A Delightful Stop For The Family
Unleash your inner explorer at the T-Rex Cafe in Disney Springs! Discover a Jurassic dining experience like no other, with tasty dishes and dino-themed fun.
There are so many people out there that are HUGE fans of Disney World. I have been there 3 times before, once when I was really young, once when I was there for a high school band trip, and once with my husband and family when we started dating.
In 2016, we finally took a trip Disney World as a family, and it was so much fun. One of my bucket list stops was the T-Rex Cafe in Disney Springs. As a huge fan of dinosaurs, it was the perfect place for me.
We were on a road trip from our home because of our oldest son looking for college. After 3 days and 3 colleges, we finally made it to Florida. We checked into our hotel at Universal Studios, then headed out to Disney Springs for our dinner.
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One of the things I liked about Disney Springs is the ease of navigating the parking garages. One of the things that I found overwhelming at first when planning our trip was how big Disney Springs seemed on the map.
When we found out that the parking garages were clearly marked with different fruit names, it became less overwhelming. After finding a spot, we went on a stroll to the T-Rex Cafe in Disney Springs.
Let’s get started on this amazing prehistoric journey!
FAQs About The T-Rex Cafe In Disney Springs
Does The T-Rex Cafe Allow Walk-ins?
You are welcome to walk up and put your name in with a wait. How long if at all will depend on your day and time. You can also call the restaurant directly for a reservation as suggested. When we arrived at the hotel, I called the restaurant and was able to secure a reservation that evening. To make a reservation for your family, please call 407-939-3463.
Is T-Rex Cafe Included In The Disney Dining Plan?
Sure! Both Rainforest Cafe, located at both Downtown Disney and Disney’s Animal Kingdom theme park, as well as T-REX, accept the Disney Dining Plan. It is highly recommended to make reservations in advance.
When Did The T-Rex Cafe In Disney Springs Open?
It opened on October 14, 2008.
Does The T-Rex Cafe Have A Website?
Get a head start on your adventure by visiting the website. Check out the menus, view the operating hours, and see what this amazing place has to offer your family.
An In-Depth Look About Our Experience At T-Rex Cafe In Disney Springs
I also have a second warning regarding heading to the restaurant: look forward only, do not let the shops on the way distract you from your destination. We were almost late to our check-in because there was so much to see.
Let’s start with the entrance, it definitely catches your eyes.
Let me point out the philosophy of the T-Rex Cafe: A Prehistoric Family Adventure. It delivers on that and so much more!
While we were waiting to be called, we had a chance to view all the fun things in the gift shop.
Yeah, very distracting, as is the really awesome dinosaurs.
A Word Of Caution: If you have any kind of sensory issues, then the T-Rex Cafe in Disney Springs may not be for you. Between the lights and sounds, it can be quite overwhelming. Young kids may become frightened, so make sure you know how your child will react first.
After a short wait, we were taken to our table. I loved how different the seating areas were, and how each area had SO much to look at.
I enjoyed my adult beverage with its souvenir cup. Yes, my name is Jennifer, and I am a souvenir junkie!
After much deliberation, I decided to order the pulled pork sandwich. I would love to share a picture with you, but I ate it before I could take a picture. Trust me when I say it was DELICIOUS! And my youngest, who was always a fussy eater, enjoyed his meal as well.
While we were waiting for our meal, we got to witness the “meteor shower”. It was loud, and noisy, and a lot of fun! Lights flickering, dinosaur roars, and a cool mist. Here is a picture from the cave next to where we were sitting.
After we were done eating and were digesting a bit, I walked around and took a few more pictures.
There really is so much to look at, sometimes you don’t know where to start. And, of course, I had to run outside and take a picture of this guy.
All in all, visiting the T-Rex Cafe in Disney Springs was a fun experience that was just the beginning of our amazing stay in Universal Studios Orlando. It should be added to your list of family-friendly stops when you are in the Orlando area.
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We ate there once with our boys and we all enjoyed it (well, actually my youngest slept through just about everything; only waking in time for the t-rex right above our table to roar!). They all loved playing in the mini boneyard outside afterwards and we had to practically drag them away.
My family had to drag me away!