Mouse Extra

I know there was some trepidation around these parts about converting the Tusker House, a very popular counter service place, into a buffet restaurant. For me, it wasn’t a bad idea. The Animal Kingdom was always a good spot for counter service with the Flame Tree and Pizzafari to go along with the Tusker House. The only sit down place was the subpar Rainforest Cafe.

 
But Disney has changed things over the last couple of years. They have opened the Yak & Yeti and converted the Tusker House so now you have 3 choices to sit down for a meal. And the Tusker House is still a good place to have a meal.
 
The Tusker House is buffet in style. The food is basically american friendly african. For that reason, it is often compared to Boma. And no, its not as good, but its still a good place to eat if you want to stay in the park for your meal. I like for example the apple & walnut salad, the various types of couscous, and the spiced chicken. The cinnamon-banana bread pudding with vanilla sauce is addicting.
 
Disney has been trying out an Animal Kingdom version of the Fantasmic Dinner package here. Basically, lunch at Tusker gets you a special seat at the Finding Nemo Musical. Since I am no big fan of the show, I have never had a desire to use this. And frankly, there really is no need except at the busiest times of of the year. A stark contrast to the two shows per week schedule of Fantasmic.
 
The best way to try new kinds of cuisine, such as african, is to try it buffet style so you can sample before really digging in. So dig in.

Today’s review is from Mike, contributing writer to Mouse Extra.