So my boyfriends parents are visiting from out of state and we were discussing taking a big family trip to WDW in September 2019!!!!!!! I’m sooo excited to finally be going to WDW (never have been) and his parents, sisters and their kids will all be going. It should be an awesome time. But since this is my first time, my boyfriend and I plan on going to a nice fancy dinner for just the two of us one of the nights we are there. So if you just had one night to get away and have a nice grown up romantic dinner, where would you go? I’ve been looking on the boards and watching Disney vlogs for awhile now and have dream list of all the places I’d eat at the resort, but his family will most likely be deciding everywhere we go during the trip (which is fine) but that means this one meal will be my chance. How do I choose just one?! I’m leaning towards Jiko or one of the nicer restaurants in Epcot or one the Boardwalk. I’m not sure. What do you think?
Besides Victoria & Albert.......
If I could recommend only one restaurant - it would likely be California Grill - because you can see the Magic Kingdom and the fireworks too. Unfortunately, the food is too hit-or-miss for me to say this is the only place I'd recommend.
So, given the diversity you've outlined, here goes.....
If you are using the Dining Plan, Yachtsman & Flying Fish are very good, but near the Boardwalk area are the Swan & Dolphin Signatures - which are generally considered to be better than Disney-run places: BlueZoo (seafood), Shula's (steaks), Il Mulino (Italian).
https://www.swandolphinrestaurants.com/#
Animal Kingdom Lodges are, in my opinion, the most impressively themed resort. Jiko is very good, but for a uniquely-Disney experience, I find a daylight meal at Sanaa to be a bit better (and cheaper), if for no other reason than being able to enjoy the animals outside the windows of the restaurant. But anyone can just walk around the Resort and enjoy the animals (during daylight) from the multiple vistas that are designed to enjoy the animals....and then you can go to Jiko.
Grand Floridian is also a lovely resort and Citrico's & Narcoossee's are two recommendations (besides V&A). Citrico's is likely the more romantic, but no fireworks. We prefer the New England'y seafood at Narcoossee's, but I readily admit it's nothing special. However, you can enjoy the fireworks from Narcoossee's. Also, Grand Floridian has a live jazz band throughout the evening.
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/e...rt-and-spa/grand-floridian-society-orchestra/
The current hotspot in Disney Springs is Boathouse. The food was OK, but we found the place too noisy (and pricey), particularly if you're looking for something romantic. But stopping in at the shops of Disney Springs could be something you'd enjoy.
But one last thing to think about - transportation. Disney has made it difficult to go from resort-to-resort. And quite frankly, nothing would kill the romance more than waiting a long time for a bus or a boat. Of course taxis are readily available at the resorts. So my recommendation is to consider this in your calculus as well.