'Ohana
START THE DAY WITH LILO, STITCH AND FRIENDS OR ENJOY AN ISLAND-INSPIRED FAMILY-STYLE dinner FEAST AT THIS BELOVED DISNEY’S POLYNESIAN VILLAGE RESORT RESTAURANT.
‘Ohana means family, and family means no one gets left behind or forgotten.
It also means you’re in for a yummy meal! We may be a little biased since this fun restaurant is located in the lobby of our Disney home, Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, but there’s something special about gathering around the table, enjoying a family-style meal and soaking in the relaxed island atmosphere.
In my humble Polynesian opinion, every Disney fan should experience ‘Ohana at least once!
The Atmosphere
Surrounded by windows, ’Ohana has an open, airy feel, but the restaurant itself has an interesting contrast. The darker wood finishes and retro 1970s vibe give it a cozy, vintage feel, while all that natural light keeps the space from feeling too heavy.
The open cooking area adds to the experience, with the grills and fire pit visible as you dine. Throughout the restaurant, you’ll find fun Polynesian-inspired details that tie it back to the resort’s theme and history.
Be aware of the light during breakfast photos (as you’ll see below), because those gorgeous windows can make for some very bright pictures! Dinner brings a completely different atmosphere, especially if you’re seated near the windows with a view of nighttime Magic Kingdom. If you time it right, you may even catch the fireworks — complete with the music piped into the restaurant.
The Food
Both breakfast and dinner are all-you-care-to-enjoy family-style meals with mounds and mounds of food! Breakfast is classic Disney breakfast fare with sausage, bacon, eggs and more, but be sure to enjoy the pineapple-coconut bread and POG juice for that extra Polynesian flair.
Dinner is where the meal feels a little more unique. While the days of the servers bringing around skewers of meat are gone, the meal is still packed with plenty of delicious offerings served family style at your table. A mix of Asian-inspired flavors, Polynesian influences and classic comfort foods makes for a ridiculously filling and satisfying dinner.
Come hungry. Seriously. ’Ohana does not believe in sending anyone away hungry.
Breakfast
Yum!
Mickey and Stitch Waffles
All You Care to Enjoy Breakfast Spread
Fruit Plate
Bread Service
Dinner
Bread Service
Salad
Mixed greens salad with citrus vinaigrette
Salad and Dinner Skillet
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Dinner Skillet
Pork Dumplings tossed in Garlic-Chili Sauce, Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings, Wood Fire-grilled Black Pepper-Teriyaki Beef, Peel-n-Eat Shrimp coated with ‘Ohana Seasoning, Grilled Chicken with Guava-Pineapple Glaze, ‘Ohana Noodles with Teriyaki, Stir-fry Vegetables
Bread pudding & rice cereal treats
Characters
Lilo and Stitch’s Best Friends Breakfast is the only meal at ‘Ohana currently showcasing characters. You’ll find, of course, Lilo and Stitch who are accompanied by Mickey and his best pal Pluto!
Breakfast Characters
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Watch that backlighting at breakfast!
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While the characters only appear at breakfast, there’s no shortage of fun at dinner! With storytelling, music and interactive entertainment throughout the meal, kids of all ages can join in the fun as they wind down a magical day at ’Ohana.
Our Take
’Ohana feels like more than just a meal. Maybe we’re a little biased because the Polynesian Village Resort feels like home to us, but there’s something special about sitting down here, sharing a family-style meal and soaking in the atmosphere of the resort.
The food is plentiful, the setting is fun and both breakfast and dinner offer a different take on the ’Ohana experience. We’ve had some really wonderful meals here over the years, and while it may not be everyone’s favorite Disney restaurant, we think it’s worth experiencing for yourself. Go in expecting a relaxed family-style meal, plenty of food and a little entertainment mixed in, and you’ll understand why so many Disney fans keep coming back.
A little planning note: ’Ohana is a popular reservation and can be tough to snag, especially for prime dining times. If this meal is important to your trip, try right at your 60-day dining window. A little advance planning can make a big difference here.
And yes, we’re probably not the most objective reviewers since the Polynesian holds such a special place for our family. But some restaurants become part of your Disney memories for reasons that go beyond what’s on the plate, and ’Ohana has certainly done that for us. ✨
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