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I stay a few minutes from Disney World and go to the parks about 4 instances per week. Though I benefit from the points of interest and leisure, certainly one of my favourite issues to do on the property is eat.
I’ve dined at about 60% of the eating places at Disney World (each desk service and fast service), and there are hits and misses. Here is a listing of locations I often skip.
Magic Kingdom
Pecos Invoice Tall Story Inn & Cafe
Burrito bowl from Pecos Invoice. Jenna Clark
Though Pecos Invoice provides barely extra than simply burgers and fries with its menu of Mexican-inspired favorites like nachos and rice bowls, I nonetheless do not love the meals.
I not too long ago gave this quick-service restaurant one other go. I ordered the hen bowl and was fairly disenchanted.
However this restaurant does serve scrumptious seasonal treats, so I pop in once in a while to strive these.
Tony’s City Sq. Restaurant
Tony’s City Sq. Restaurant is positioned on the entrance of Magic Kingdom. Jenna Clark
Tony’s City Sq. Restaurant could provide nice views of Disney’s Competition of Fantasy Parade, however that is not sufficient to entice me to pay upwards of $26 for a plate of spaghetti and meatballs.
If seeing the parade from a great spot with out having to attend hours is a precedence to you although, you could profit from reserving a reservation at Tony’s round parade time.
Columbia Harbour Home
Hen tenders and fries from Columbia Harbour Home. Jenna Clark
Though I sometimes eat at Columbia Harbour Home, I often solely discover myself ordering one thing right here if I must retreat from the solar. It is an air-conditioned restaurant with a number of seating.
I might a lot reasonably go over to Gaston’s Tavern for the ham-and-cheese sandwich.
Should you’re a seafood fan, you could take pleasure in Columbia Harbour Home because the menu has a number of choices. I do not continuously eat seafood, so I often follow hen tenders and fries.
Hollywood Studios
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano is positioned within the again nook of Hollywood Studios. Jenna Clark
To be truthful, I’ve solely dined right here as soon as after I was a toddler. However I do not forget that it was one of the vital underwhelming eating experiences I’ve had at Disney. I often take pleasure in a plate of hen Parmesan or spaghetti, however not from right here.
I bear in mind having a sort and attentive server and appreciating the neat theming, although. It makes visitors really feel as if they’re eating inside a grandmother’s kitchen, which feels very comforting.
I would suggest visiting Tutto Gusto or Tutto Italia at Epcot if you happen to’re wanting some high-quality Italian delicacies at Disney World.
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
Sci-Fi Dine-In has an important theme, however I am not bought on the meals. Jenna Clark
Should you’re a first-time customer or have by no means been to Sci-Fi Dine-In, I would suggest going as soon as for the ambiance. The restaurant is themed like a Fifties drive-in, and also you get to eat in a automotive whereas watching a film.
The menu consists largely of all-American favorites, like burgers, chicken-salad sandwiches, and pan-seared hen pasta. However I discover the meals to be common and a bit overpriced for what it’s.
PizzeRizzo
PizzeRizzo is within the “Muppets” part of Hollywood Studios. Jenna Clark
Each time I am at Hollywood Studios, I nearly by no means take into account going to PizzeRizzo. Hollywood Studios has a lot different scrumptious meals, so I do not discover spending the cash on pizza to be price it.
However if you happen to’re a giant pizza fan, you will in all probability prefer it.
The dance-floor eating room on the second flooring is a enjoyable place to spend time with family and friends whereas getting out of the solar.
Epcot
Coral Reef Restaurant
There is a large aquarium inside Coral Reef Restaurant. Jenna Clark
Coral Reef was once my go-to restaurant at Epcot. I loved the orange-glazed sustainable salmon and the chocolate wave dessert.
However I have not had the identical expertise in recent times.
Should you’re touring with youngsters or like aquariums, it is in all probability nonetheless price a go to because the restaurant gives views of a big fish tank.
Backyard Grill
Mickey Mouse meets at Backyard Grill. Jenna Clark by way of BI
Backyard Grill gives visitors with a number of the lengthiest and highest-quality character interactions on the property. It is good that visitors can say whats up and snap a photograph with Mickey Mouse, Pluto, Chip, and Dale with out ready.
However the meals may very well be higher, particularly for $55 an grownup. Should you take pleasure in Southern consolation meals like spoon bread, barbecue-roasted hen, and macaroni and cheese you will in all probability prefer it greater than me.
I additionally want the dessert was one thing apart from a berry shortcake. However servers have given me sugar cookies as a substitute upon request.
Yorkshire County Fish Store
Fish and chips from Yorkshire County Fish Store. Jenna Clark by way of BI
Yorkshire County Fish Store is just an occasional cease for me as somebody who would not usually eat fried meals.
It is a extra restricted quick-service eating location. However if you happen to’re a giant fish-and-chips fan, I feel you will take pleasure in it. Its $13 providing can be cheaper than the $26 fish and chips subsequent door at Rose & Crown.
Animal Kingdom
Flame Tree Barbecue
Onion rings from Flame Tree Barbecue. Jenna Clark by way of BI
Though the onion-ring basket at Flame Tree Barbecue is scrumptious, I do not suppose it is price consuming right here. There is not any indoor seating and there are often a number of birds that fly about and generally strive taking meals.
I might a lot reasonably eat at Satu’li Canteen for an indoor and extra pleasurable eating expertise (particularly on a sizzling day) regardless of how good the meals at Flame Tree Barbecue is.
Disney World resorts
Boma
Boma is a buffet-style restaurant at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Jenna Clark by way of BI
Though Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge serves breakfast and dinner, I’ve solely dined there for dinner.
I can not categorical how scrumptious the meals is at Boma — it is a number of the greatest meals I’ve had at Disney World. The dinner buffet serves tabbouleh, lamb bobotie, and sweet-corn pudding.
Sadly, it was a one-and-done for me due to the value tag. I can not justify paying $54 an grownup for a non-character-dining dinner buffet.
However if you happen to’re somebody who enjoys desserts, that was my favourite a part of the buffet, particularly the well-known zebra domes.
