Is Aquatica All Day Dining Worth It?
The dining plan is fine for lunch. For dinner, come to Ciao Italia.
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The Honest Answer About the Aquatica Dining Plan
Is the Aquatica all day dining plan worth it? Here is the honest take. If you are spending a full day at the water park and plan to eat lunch and snacks inside, the dining plan can save you money compared to paying per meal. It covers counter-service items and you can go back for seconds. For a long park day with kids, it makes sense. But for dinner? The dining plan food is the same thing you ate for lunch. If you want a real dinner after Aquatica, Ciao Italia is 3 minutes away. Handmade Italian food, a real sit-down experience, and a $13 kids menu with gelato. Show your Aquatica ticket and save 10% on dinner for the whole table. Use the plan during the day. Come to us at night.
- Aquatica dining plan = good for daytime
- Dinner = Ciao Italia, 3 minutes away
- Handmade pasta and fresh sauces
- $13 kids menu with gelato
- Show your Aquatica ticket for 10% off
- Free parking lot
- Open nightly 5-10 PM
- Family-owned since 1991, 35+ years
What Makes Dinner at Ciao Italia Different
The difference between park dining and Ciao Italia is the difference between eating to survive and eating to enjoy. At Ciao Italia, you sit at a real table with a real server. The bread is warm from the oven. The Spaghetti Pesto e Burrata is basil pesto with fresh burrata and cherry tomatoes. The Vitello Piccata is veal scaloppini with artichokes and lemon butter. The Ravioli di Pesce is seafood ravioli in a light tomato cream sauce. These are dishes that take skill, time, and real ingredients. The Italian wine list and beer selection round out a proper dinner. This is what your family deserves after a day of water slides. 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando. (407) 354-0770.
Practical Details
Address
6149 Westwood Blvd
Orlando, FL 32821
Hours & Phone
Open Nightly 5–10 PM
(407) 354-0770
Value
Pastas from $19
$13 kids menu with gelato
10% off with park ticket
About Dining Near Aquatica Orlando
Aquatica is the kind of park that wears you out in the best way possible. Between the high-speed slides, the lazy river, and the beach areas, most families are thoroughly done by late afternoon. The next question is always the same: where should we eat?
The area around Aquatica is part of the International Drive tourist corridor, which means there are dozens of restaurants nearby. The problem is that most of them are chains or fast-casual spots designed for quick turnover rather than a relaxing dinner experience.
Ciao Italia Ristorante offers a different kind of evening. Located on Westwood Boulevard just a few minutes from Aquatica, this family-owned Italian restaurant has been a fixture in the neighborhood since 1991. The pasta is made fresh every morning, the bread is baked in-house, and the dining room is calm and welcoming.
Families come in wearing sandals and cover-ups and feel right at home. The kids menu includes gelato, parking is free, and walk-ins are welcome every night. Show your Aquatica ticket for 10% off dinner.
Getting to Ciao Italia from Aquatica Orlando
From Aquatica, the drive to Ciao Italia takes about 4 minutes. Head south along International Drive for about a mile, then turn right onto Westwood Boulevard. Free parking is available right in front of the restaurant. Rideshare from Aquatica costs just a few dollars and drops you at the door.
More Questions About Dining Near Aquatica Orlando
What are the best restaurants near Aquatica that are not fast food?
Ciao Italia Ristorante on Westwood Boulevard is a family-owned Italian restaurant about 4 minutes from Aquatica. Everything is made from scratch, the atmosphere is relaxed, and it is a genuine sit-down restaurant rather than a chain or fast-food spot. Aquatica ticket holders get 10% off dinner.
Can I use my Aquatica ticket for a restaurant discount?
Yes. Ciao Italia Ristorante offers 10% off dinner when you show a valid Aquatica ticket or pass. The discount applies to your entire table. No app or coupon required. The restaurant is about 4 minutes from the waterpark at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
How to Get to Ciao Italia from Aquatica Orlando
The drive from Aquatica Orlando to Ciao Italia takes about 3 minutes. Head toward International Drive and continue to Westwood Boulevard. Ciao Italia is at 6149 Westwood Blvd, Orlando, FL 32821, with free parking right in front. Open nightly 5 to 10 PM.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Aquatica all day dining plan worth it?
For lunch and snacks during a full park day, yes. For dinner, Ciao Italia is 3 minutes away with significantly better food at similar prices. Show your ticket for 10% off.
Can I use the Aquatica dining plan for dinner?
The Aquatica dining plan works only inside the park during operating hours. For dinner after the park, Ciao Italia is 4 minutes away with handmade Italian food.
How far is Ciao Italia from Aquatica?
About 3 minutes by car at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
Does Ciao Italia have a kids menu?
Yes. $13 per child, includes an entree and gelato for dessert.
Is Ciao Italia casual or fancy?
Casual and family-friendly. No dress code. Come as you are from the park. Highchairs available for little ones.
How far is Ciao Italia from Aquatica Orlando?
Ciao Italia is about a 5-minute drive from Aquatica Orlando. Free parking is available in front of the restaurant at 6149 Westwood Blvd.
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Published by Ciao Italia Ristorante, family-owned by the Navarra family on Westwood Boulevard since 1991. Over 35 years of authentic Italian hospitality in Orlando, Florida.