Tusker House Restaurant

Lake Buena Vista, FL · African restaurant

Rating
4.3/5
★★★★☆ 4.3
Reviews
20
Rank in Lake Buena Vista
#81
of 219 restaurants
City Percentile
55%
rating percentile
Address
Tusker House Restaurant, 2901 Osceola Pkwy, Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Phone
(407) 939-5277
Website
disneyworld.disney.go.com/dining/animal-kingdom/tusker-house-restaurant/?CMP=OKC-90002686_GM_WDW_dining_tuskerhouserestaurant_NA
Status
Closed · Opens 8 AM

Tusker House Restaurant is a restaurant located in Lake Buena Vista, FL. It is one of 219 restaurants listed in Lake Buena Vista. Its 4.3-star rating is above the Lake Buena Vista city average of 4.2 stars. There are 10 photos associated with this location.

About Tusker House Restaurant

Graze on a bountiful buffet brimming with African-inspired flavors and see host Donald Duck and his Disney friends.

Hours

Friday8 AM–10 AM, 11 AM–8 PM

Customer Reviews

★★★★★ 5.0 Andrew Farmer · Feb 2026

Tuskers Restaurant at Disney’s Animal Kingdom is one of the best character dining experiences on property. The atmosphere is vibrant and full of energy, and the character interactions were outstanding. Every character took their time at the table, joked around, posed for photos, and genuinely made it feel personal instead of rushed. It is an incredible spot for families and honestly just as fun for adults who still appreciate the Disney magic. The food was exactly what I needed between rides. The buffet has a great mix of fresh options, flavorful African inspired dishes, carved meats, and solid comfort staples. Plenty of variety without feeling overwhelming. Everything tasted fresh and well prepared. The specialty cocktails were surprisingly good too. Not just theme park drinks, but actu

★★★★★ 5.0 Ashley Wang · Feb 2026

Tusker House at Disney’s Animal Kingdom was fantastic! The staff were incredibly kind, patient and helpful, which made dining with kids so much easier. The food selection had great variety and everything was fresh and delicious,especially the desserts (our favorite part!!). The character dining was truly magical Mickey, Donald, Daisy, and Goofy all came around to interact multiple times, say hi, and take plenty of photos without rushing us. The atmosphere was vibrant and immersive. We absolutely loved it and would come back again!

★★★★★ 5.0 Justin Pringle · Oct 2025

This is easily THE BEST RESTAURANT I'VE EVER BEEN TO! I have a sensitive stomach and everything agreed with me. The staff went ABOVE AND BEYOND! They were very welcoming and helpful to my wife that has diverticulosis. The chef came out multiple times to see and go over what my wife needed and my son too as he has a cinnamon allergy and EOE. The characters all came out multiple times and were very nice and incredible to interact with. Our waiter was fantastic from start to finish. Chef Tray was an angel and overall incredible human being. I will remember this experience for the rest of my life and look forward to returning the next time I come to animal kingdom.

★★★★★ 5.0 Clay M · Sep 2025

First and foremost, this is a character breakfast review. We accompanied children and grandchildren. The food is good. Nice selection of foods I’ve never had as an American but enjoyed trying. Omelette station with quick service cooked to order perfectly. Awesome building with neat decorative attributes. Kids love this. That’s what really makes it worth the price. The seating with reservations for breakfast was fast and prompt. Our server was awesome. Kept us full of drinks, table cleared and made sure none of the characters missed our table.

★★★★★ 5.0 Lindsey Dietz · Oct 2025

Incredible dining experience! This might be the best character dining in all of Walt Disney World. The food was incredible, the character interactions were so special and the service was top notch. We were celebrating my daughter’s third birthday and Donald chose her to be the special family of the day and they hand delivered her a cake with a card signed by all the staff. That is a memory that we will never forget. The characters spend so much time with each table and make everyone feel special. They came around multiple times and we never felt like we were needing to be in a rush. Do not skip out on this place in your next visit. Incredible!! ❤️

Accessibility & Amenities

✓ Wheelchair Accessible Entrance ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Parking Lot ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Restroom ✓ Wheelchair Accessible Seating

Services

African restaurantAsian restaurant

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