What should you know?

We like to hit Café Orléans for a midafternoon break, kick our feet up for a soda or cup of gumbo while we people-watch. The small menu makes ordering easy, provided you bring a big appetite and aren’t afraid of a little cholesterol and trans fat. The Monte Cristo sandwiches are as good as Blue Bayou’s and a few bucks cheaper. Kids will love the three-cheese version: Swiss, mozzarella, and double-cream Brie between thick slices of deep-fried, egg-battered bread. A Dixieland jazz band periodically provides lively entertainment.

What’s it like inside?

Across the alley from Blue Bayou, Café Orléans overlooks the Rivers of America. There’s a small patio and limited inside seating, but the table-side service offers a nice break from the serveyourself and buffet options in the same price range. After a day of traipsing around the park, it’s nice to kick back amid the wrought iron and scrolled-wood accents.

Any discounts?

Cafe Orleans offers the following discounts:

• DVC Member: 10%
• Inspire Key: 15%
• Other Magic Key Passes: 10%