The Crystal Palace

4.1
1964 reviews

About

American RestaurantBar & Grill
Dine in Victorian splendor in this greenhouse-inspired Crystal Palace, idyllically set on Main Street, U.S.A. Join Winnie the Pooh and friends for a whimsical all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet breakfast, lunch or dinner.

Details

  • DeliveryNot available
  • TakeoutNot available
  • Accepts reservationsAvailable
  • Requires reservationsNot available

Location

The Crystal Palace
1180 Seven Seas Drive, Lake Buena Vista, FL
32830, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.1
1,964 reviews
5 stars
1,154
4 stars
338
3 stars
160
2 stars
121
1 star
191

What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Many customers found the food to be subpar, with complaints about it being cold, tasteless, or poorly prepared, especially given the high prices.

Character Experience

The character interactions were generally praised, with many guests enjoying the opportunity to meet Winnie the Pooh and friends, although some noted issues with characters not visiting their tables.

Service Issues

Numerous reviews highlighted poor service, including long wait times for drinks and food, as well as unhelpful or rude staff.

Value for Money

Many customers felt that the dining experience did not justify the high prices, citing better options available at Disney for similar or lower costs.

Atmosphere

The restaurant's decor and ambiance received mixed reviews, with some appreciating the theme while others noted cleanliness issues.
  • ES
    Elizabeth Sims
    4 days ago
    2.0
    Service was slow, and food was not good. Tasted like elementary cafeteria food. With so many other great choices, I’d stay away from this one.
  • AF
    Alex Fournier
    6 days ago
    5.0
    We went to the Crystal Palace restaurant for our Honeymoon dinner! Our waitress was very nice! Always came by to check on us & was very helpful! The food was also delicious! 😋 My favorite part of the restaurant is the character interactions! We had the characters visit our table & it was very memorable & exciting! 😍
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    Jeremy Davis
    Nov 15, 2025
    3.0
    Brunch here was pretty disappointing. The buffet was lower quality than any other Disney buffet I've experience and wasn't worth the $60+ cost. Food wise, there's so many better options nearby.
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    Nicholas Denis
    Nov 14, 2025
    1.0
    The only good thing was the waiter. He went out of his way to make sure my kids got to meet the characters. Otherwise the food was complete trash at an asinine price. My kids barely ate the nasty buffet. I paid over $300 (family of four)garbage food. I have had better quality from Denny’s. Disney ought to be ashamed they charge that much for such crap.
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    Mike Stone
    Oct 25, 2025
    1.0
    I went on a wild goose chase with my 4 year old in one arm trying to find our stroller. Not one cast member could find it. I asked for the manager. He goes, “what does it look like?” It looks like the other thousand strollers out here. I finally found it on my own after 15 minutes. Deprived my kid of an extra ride before leaving for the night. Walt would turn over in his grave if he heard about this terrible lack of customer service.

Frequently Asked Questions About The Crystal Palace

What type of dining experience does The Crystal Palace offer?

The Crystal Palace offers a casual dining experience with a whimsical all-you-care-to-enjoy buffet featuring American cuisine and character dining with Winnie the Pooh and friends.

What are the operating hours of The Crystal Palace?

The Crystal Palace is open daily from 8:00 AM to 10:45 AM and then from 11:00 AM to 9:00 PM.