Originally Posted By submarine-maniac Hello all! I am visiting the WDW Resort for 4 days in February. We have the dining plan and plan on taking advantage of a quick service meal in each park. So, I was wondering, what is your favorite quick service restaurant in each park? Also, are there any to definitely avoid?
Originally Posted By hopemax Animal Kingdom - Flame Tree Barbecue Epcot - Really, a plethora of good options. Seasons at the Land, Fish & Chips in UK, Tangierine Cafe in Morocco. I've been satisfied at the quick serve in Mexico and China too. Magic Kingdom - We either end up at Cosmic Rays, Pecos Bills or Columbia Harbor House. The later more frequently, but they recently updated their menu, and I'm not sure what I think of it. Studios - The choices aren't really all that great. We end up at Backlot Express a lot for burgers. There are a couple of options all together on Sunset Blvd, but it would require people to check out separately. But great dessert options at Starring Rolls. Sometimes, we also time it to just leave the park and eat at Beaches & Cream instead of in the park. We've also never had a good meal at the ABC Commissary. Some people love it, but we've either been told after we ordered that they were out of the thing we ordered, burnt items and just taking forever to get the food.
Originally Posted By MrDisney72 I'm not particularly knowledgeable about the quick service in DHS or DAK, but I do have my favorite places to go at EPCOT and MK. For MK, I really like the Pinocchio Village Haus. It overlooks its a small world and the main fantasyland courtyard, and just has standard burgers/chicken tenders. I'm not sure if its still open right now because of all the Fantasyland expansion, but its worth a shot. At EPCOT, I'm a fan of the Electric Umbrella. The food is the same as at Pinocchio Village Haus, but still good. There are also good views to be had in the upstairs portion of the restaurant. However, be adventurous and try the quick service in World Showcase. The food in the Mexico Pavilion is marvelous.
Originally Posted By leobloom >> The food in the Mexico Pavilion is marvelous. << With the exception of the margaritas, I've always thought the opposite. Morocco and Japan are good locations.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Epcot like others have said there are so many options. We do like the QS at Mexico MK I really like Columbia Harbor House for sea food and for Burgers Pecos Bills. Ak I like Flame Tree BBQ DHS Backlot express Have fun
Originally Posted By RoadTrip MK - Columbia Harbor House Epcot - Tangierine Cafe Disney Studios - Backlot Express AK - Pizzafari (not great pizza, but not bad for WDW)
Originally Posted By danyoung hopemax and I are right in sync. It's fun to eat at Cosmic Ray's in Tomorrowland and enjoy a few songs from the animatronic and entertaining Sonny Eclipse. And aside from the excellent pulled pork sandwiches or ribs at DAK's Flame Tree BBQ, the real treat is going down to the lower seating areas and enjoying your lunch while watching Everest across the water. Pure Disney magic!
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo Hmmmm, mixed bag here. MK - I don't think the food is very good in the MK, but Cosmic Ray's is the most entertaining (or Casey's Corner). However, the counter service at the Poly is a great alternative and they have all you can eat Dole Whip! Epcot - Just like this park has the best table service restaurants of all the parks, so too are the counter service. I think the Food Court in the land is the very best quality counter service in the whole of WDW. I also rate the counter service options in Mexico, China, and Japan. The Fish and Chips are not bad at the UK pavillion either (not as great as some of the better ones in the real UK, but not bad). DHS - hmmmmm, never been struck by the counter options here. I remember Backlot Express and Pizza Planet being ok, but not great. DAk - I love Flametree BBQ - great food, great value and as Dan said, some real sublime views. Also the Yak and Yeti. And Pizzafari is ok, not great, but ok, but the decor is very cute.
Originally Posted By danyoung I've always been disappointed by the lunch options at DHS. Last few trips I've settled into getting a turkey leg from Toluca Lake Turkey Co. and calling that lunch.
Originally Posted By submarine-maniac Thanks for the input, everyone! I always forget how helpful everyone is on this website. I actually like the ideas of leaving the Studios and going to Beaches n' Cream. Every time I go, it's on my list of to do's and we never make it there. This trip, I will finally venture there. The Flame Tree BBQ at AK really sounds like the winner for that park. Heard nothing but good things about it. I guess Epcot is gonna have to be a wait and see what we are in the mood for. And after Davewasbaloo mentioned all you can eat Dole Whips...I think I have to go to the Poly for lunch! Plus, I think it would be good to break from the MK for an hour or so. Get away from the hustle and bustle for a bit
Originally Posted By hopemax Since you mentioned you would be using the Dining Plan. Beaches & Cream is considered Table Service, and not generally a good use of a Table Service credit. So the common suggestion for people still wanting to dine there, is to pay out of pocket for Beaches & Cream and then use the "saved" TS credit to book a signature meal.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I've always been disappointed by the lunch options at DHS. Last few trips I've settled into getting a turkey leg from Toluca Lake Turkey Co. and calling that lunch.>> DHS easily has some of the best, IMO. Studio Catering Co. has terrific sandwiches(the buffalo chicken stands out), Backlot Express's menu has recently been revamped, and the farmer's market has a lot of good choices at the various stands. Mk's best is really a toss up, but I'd have to go with Pecos because of the toppings bar. Epcot is Sunshine Seasons. Fresh choices, big portions, and good sizes. DAK I guess would be Flame Tree.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<Fresh choices, big portions, and good sizes.>> That should say good prices. #Facepalm
Originally Posted By SeventyOne MK: Pecos Bills, largely by default. Cheese sauce is pretty awesome tho. EPCOT: Morocco is delicious, China is decent if you go in expecting fast food. DHS: Backlot Express. The new turkey panini is possibly the best theme park QSR meal I've had. AK: Flametree has gone downhill, Pizzafari is nasty, like all Disney pizza. It's a half-day park, plan to eat at McDonalds on the way out. DTD: Earl of Sandwich. Walk-up window at Bongos quite good as well. RESORTS: Contempo Grill (do they still call it that?) and Mara (in AKL) both decent.
Originally Posted By danyoung Sorry SeventyOne, but I just can't let that pass without a comment. I've enjoyed eating at Flame Tree twice a year for the past 15 years or so, and it remains consistent for its food quality and especially for its location. What is it that makes you say that they've gone downhill?
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper ^^^I also think it's gone downhill. You used to get cornbread and 2 sides with all the meals, which has now been relegated to a little thing of cole slaw.
Originally Posted By tashajilek I just came back from a week of eating at the World and it sure as heck wasn't as good as DL Leo is very correct Morocco and Japan have good food options. If you want a special Baileys coffee visit Norway and the weathers store in Germany has some mouth watering treats. We had pretty good sausages with peppers and onions at the Studio's, i am not sure the name of the place. Honestly the only great food i had at the MK was at sleepy hollow. For $6.99 my husband and i were able to to share one sweet and spicy waffle sandwich which was awesome! the main street bakery has decent breakfast sandwiches. At DAK i can't suggest anything because i only ate at Pizzafari which i don't suggest LOL.
Originally Posted By hopemax I also agree with the Flame Tree and the sides issue. My Dad and I don't like coleslaw or beans. So for years, we would either 1. They would ring it up "meal only" which resulted in a price about $2 cheaper. It was an option on the touch screen. 2. They would substitute the sides with onion rings. Which was always an adventure, because sometimes we'd get a half order on our plate, and sometimes they'd give us a whole basket! Now, the only option was the bag of grapes that comes with the kids meal. We also tried, over at Pizzafari to order just a pizza, no caesar salad and that was a "no go" either.
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<We also tried, over at Pizzafari to order just a pizza, no caesar salad and that was a "no go" either.>> Either they've changed their policy or the CM didn't know how to do it. I've always ordered pizza only at Pizzafari.
Originally Posted By danyoung >You used to get cornbread and 2 sides with all the meals, which has now been relegated to a little thing of cole slaw.< I don't know about the cornbread, but I do know that you get slaw and beans with each meal. Add in an order of onion rings and you have a terrific meal!
