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I dwell a few minutes from Disney World and go to the parks about 4 instances per week. Though I benefit from the sights and leisure, one in every 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. This is an inventory of locations I normally skip.
Magic Kingdom
Pecos Invoice Tall Story Inn & Cafe
Burrito bowl from Pecos Invoice. Jenna Clark
Though Pecos Invoice presents 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 lately gave this quick-service restaurant one other go. I ordered the hen bowl and was fairly disillusioned.
However this restaurant does serve scrumptious seasonal treats, so I pop in every now and then 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 Pageant 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, it’s possible you’ll profit from reserving a reservation at Tony’s round parade time.
Columbia Harbour Home
Rooster tenders and fries from Columbia Harbour Home. Jenna Clark
Though I sometimes eat at Columbia Harbour Home, I normally solely discover myself ordering one thing right here if I have to retreat from the solar. It is an air-conditioned restaurant with numerous seating.
I’d a lot relatively go over to Gaston’s Tavern for the ham-and-cheese sandwich.
In case you’re a seafood fan, it’s possible you’ll take pleasure in Columbia Harbour Home because the menu has a number of choices. I do not steadily eat seafood, so I normally persist with 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 honest, I’ve solely dined right here as soon as after I was a toddler. However I keep in mind that it was one of the vital underwhelming eating experiences I’ve had at Disney. I normally take pleasure in a plate of hen Parmesan or spaghetti, however not from right here.
I bear in mind having a form and attentive server and appreciating the neat theming, although. It makes friends really feel as if they’re eating inside a grandmother’s kitchen, which feels very comforting.
I would advocate visiting Tutto Gusto or Tutto Italia at Epcot when you’re wanting some high-quality Italian delicacies at Disney World.
Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant
Sci-Fi Dine-In has a terrific theme, however I am not offered on the meals. Jenna Clark
In case you’re a first-time customer or have by no means been to Sci-Fi Dine-In, I would advocate going as soon as for the ambiance. The restaurant is themed like a Fifties drive-in, and also you get to eat in a automobile 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
At any time when I am at Hollywood Studios, I virtually 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 when you’re a giant pizza fan, you may in all probability prefer it.
The dance-floor eating room on the second ground 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 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.
In case you’re touring with kids or like aquariums, it is in all probability nonetheless price a go to because the restaurant offers views of a giant fish tank.
Backyard Grill
Mickey Mouse meets at Backyard Grill. Jenna Clark through BI
Backyard Grill offers friends with among the lengthiest and highest-quality character interactions on the property. It is good that friends can say howdy 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. In case you take pleasure in Southern consolation meals like spoon bread, barbecue-roasted hen, and macaroni and cheese you may 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 instead upon request.
Yorkshire County Fish Store
Fish and chips from Yorkshire County Fish Store. Jenna Clark through BI
Yorkshire County Fish Store is barely an occasional cease for me as somebody who would not usually eat fried meals.
It is a extra restricted quick-service eating location. However when you’re a giant fish-and-chips fan, I feel you may 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 through BI
Though the onion-ring basket at Flame Tree Barbecue is scrumptious, I do not assume it is price consuming right here. There isn’t any indoor seating and there are normally numerous birds that fly about and generally strive taking meals.
I’d a lot relatively eat at Satu’li Canteen for an indoor and extra pleasurable eating expertise (particularly on a scorching 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 through BI
Though Boma at Disney’s Animal Kingdom Lodge serves breakfast and dinner, I’ve solely dined there for dinner.
I can not specific how scrumptious the meals is at Boma — it is among the finest 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 when you’re somebody who enjoys desserts, that was my favourite a part of the buffet, particularly the well-known zebra domes.