Dining at Walt Disney World
One of the best things about Walt Disney World and other Disney Parks is that they offer a variety of dining options during your hotel stay and at the theme parks. Some are quick service while others are sit-down and require a reservation. Side note: many of my favorite quick service places are sweets-focused. Reservations can be made up to 60 days in advance of your reserved park day and are sure to book up. Learn all about making a Disney dining reservation in this blog post. Below I’ve listed my favorite restaurants below that you can’t miss during your next visit!
My Favorite Quick Service Dining at Walt Disney World
Storybook Treats in Magic Kingdom
Storybook Treats in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland section is a great place for a unique treat. Located straight across from the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, this quick service spot offers themed ice cream cones that are both tasty and aesthetically pleasing. Pictured above is their Tink Pixie Dust Cone from a few years ago. This cone is no longer available, however the Snow White Cone pictured above is! Storybook Treats also offers a Sevens Dwarfs Speciality Cone, regular soft serve, floats, and sundaes.
Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom
Gaston’s Tavern in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland section is the perfect place to get something sweet and savory. The quick service restaurant is known for its ham/provolone/swiss sandwiches, warm cinnamon roles, themed dome cakes, and LeFou’s Brew (frozen apple juice with a hint of toasted marshmallow). The interior is also designed to look like the tavern Gaston loves in the Beauty and the Beast movie!
Sommerfest in EPCOT
Sommerfest is located in the Germany Pavillion of EPCOT’s World Showcase. This spot is festive, tasty, and fast for a quick snack. You HAVE to try their jumbo pretzels like I did (pictured above)! They also sell bratwurst, pretzel bread pudding, and beer. For those of you unaware, EPCOT does serve alcohol at their dining locations compared to the other parks, which do not.
Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom
Aloha Isle in Magic Kingdom’s Adventureland section is your destination for all things DOLE Whip! This is a must-try while you’re at the parks. You can also find DOLE Whip at other Walt Disney World parks and at Disneyland Park, I just like Aloha Isle best. Here you’ll find regular DOLE Whip cups (pineapple, raspberry, vanilla, coconut, or swirl), floats, and speciality concoctions.
Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios
Woody’s Lunch Box in Hollywood Studios’ Toy Story Land section is a great themed spot for quick eating. Located right across from the Slinky Dog Dash ride, food is ordered through a walk-up window. Sometimes there is a waiting line due to its popularity. I liked the Frozen Mystic Portal Punch, Box Tarts, and “Totchos” (pictured in my photo above). Portions are definitely sharable and I recommend doing so!
Cheshire Café in Magic Kingdom
Cheshire Café in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland section will have you grinning from ear to ear. Located right next to the Mad Tea Party ride, the quick service cafe is Alice in Wonderland themed. They are most known for their Cheshire Cat Tails, Merry Unbirthday Cupcakes, and pepper jack pretzels. Which way did the right rabbit go? He went…that way.
Main Street Confectionery in Magic Kingdom
Main Street Confectionery on Main Street in Magic Kingdom is a great stop when you’re watching the parades, fireworks shows, or on your way out of the park. Here you can get all the treats – candy, popcorn, caramel apples, cotton candy, Mickey krispie treats, and more. My favorite are the Minnie and Mickey Mouse caramel apples! I always get one as I’m leaving the park to take back with me to my hotel.
My Favorite Reservation Dining at Walt Disney World
Be Our Guest Restaurant in Magic Kingdom
Be Our Guest in Magic Kingdom’s Fantasyland section will always be a favorite. Open for lunch and dinner, reservations are highly recommended to get a spot as the walkup waitlist can be long. The three Beauty and the Beast inspired dining rooms at Be Our Guest include the Grand Ballroom, the Beast’s West Wing, and The Rose Gallery. Cost is pre-fixed at $67 per adult and $9 for children (ages 3-9). This includes one appetizer, one entree, and a selection of deserts per person.
San Angel Inn Restaurante in EPCOT
San Angel Inn Restaurante in Epcot’s Mexico Pavillion is a restaurant you don’t want to miss. The indoor dining area is “inside” a Mayan-inspired ruin and, if you sit by the water, you’ll get a quick view of The Three Caballeros ride. Every time I go I have the Sopa Azteca! They also have tacos, enchiladas, carne asada, and more. After dining, check out the stores next door for shopping.
Cinderella’s Royal Table in Magic Kingdom
Cinderella’s Royal Table is located inside of Cinderella’s Castle in Magic Kingdom. This sit down restaurant is a unique character dining experience where you can meet Disney Princesses for pictures and autographs. They offer a variety of food for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Breakfast is $65 per adult and $39 per child. Lunch and dinner is $79 per adult and $47 per child. Character dining is always worth it!
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in EPCOT
Akershus Royal Banquet Hall in Epcot’s Norway Pavillion offers Disney Princess character dining. This is a great way to meet multiple Disney characters all at once for your souvenir pictures and autograph books. Reservations for this experience is definitely needed. Breakfast dining is $53 per adult and $34 per child. Lunch and dinner dining is $63 per adult and $41 per child. I’ve attended this once and, for character dining, I’d say the price was worth it!
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant in Magic Kingdom
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant on Main Street in Magic Kingdom is an ode to Lady and the Tramp’s romantic spaghetti kiss. The Italian menu includes spaghetti and meatballs, steak, chicken parmigiana, orecchiette with spicy Italian sausage, shrimp scampi, and more. The restaurant is located on Main Street right by the park’s entrance and is a great dinner option to end your park day with.
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in Hollywood Studios
Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano in the Grand Avenue section of Disney’s Hollywood Studios offers Italian fare in a sit down setting. The restaurant is located next to the Muppets Vision 3D experience where you can find a statue featuring Miss Piggy as Lady Liberty. Mama Melrose offers appetizers, pasta, flatbreads, and desert. The last time I went I got the Mama’s Italian Pasta (pictured above).
