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HOW TO GET THERE

Most major airlines fly to Orlando daily; Delta's new budget carrier, Song (800-FLY-SONG or flysong.com), sells organic meals developed by chef Michel Nischan.

WHERE TO STAY

Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa Popular for its five restaurants (including Citricos and Victoria & Albert's) and its proximity to Disney's Magic Kingdom (doubles from $339; 407-W-DISNEY).

Royal Pacific Resort, Universal Orlando A Polynesian-themed property; think luaus, a lagoon-style pool and a Pacific Rim­influenced menu at the brand-new Emeril's Tchoup Chop (doubles from $189; 888-273-1311).

WHERE TO EAT

WALT DISNEY WORLD RESORT
For reservations, call 407-WDW-DINE.
bluezoo The latest restaurant from chef Todd English of Olives and Figs fame, serving spit-roasted whole fish (Walt Disney World Dolphin).
California Grill For delicious grilled fish and pizzas baked in a wood-burning oven (Disney's Contemporary Resort).
Chef Mickey's Featuring the costumed fanfare known as the Character Breakfast; several other Disney restaurants present a similar show (Disney's Contemporary Resort).
Flying Fish Café A sophisticated restaurant serving fresh seafood, such as potato-crusted red snapper, and a health-minded kids' menu (Disney's BoardWalk).
Jiko—The Cooking Place The African-inspired food and a terrific South African wine list appeal to adults; kids can watch pizzas being made in the open kitchen (Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge).
Tony's Town Square With decor inspired by the movie Lady and the Tramp (think red-checked tablecloths) and a classic Italian menu (Main Street U.S.A., Magic Kingdom).
Tusker House A mock safari-orientation center serving healthy fast food such as rotisserie chicken (Africa, Disney's Animal Kingdom Park).

UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT
Emeril's Restaurant Orlando For chef Emeril Lagasse's New Orleans-style dishes, such as a creamy oyster stew and pecan-crusted redfish (CityWalk, Universal Orlando; 407-224-2424).

BEYOND THE PARKS
Bubbalou's Bodacious BBQ An Orlando institution serving great pulled pork and fried catfish, with four locations (5818 Conroy Rd.; 866-BUBBALOUS or bubbalous.com).
Norman's Chef Norman Van Aken's new outpost of his Coral Gables restaurant of the same name, with the same Latin-Caribbean cuisine (The Ritz-Carlton, Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4000 Central Florida Pkwy.; 407-393-4333).
Primo For chef Melissa Kelly's Mediterranean dishes featuring local produce; some will soon come from a one-acre garden she's planting (JW Marriott Orlando, Grande Lakes, 4040 Central Florida Pkwy.; 407-393-4444).