There are some more snacking options in Future World and some of the festival food booths will sometimes be located there as well, but the good stuff is over at the World Showcase! Everything around the lake will have something that sounds good. Now unless your trip is in the odd weeks between festivals you should be able to enjoy one of them.
If you want a drink inside Weinkeller you can get a shot of Mozart chocolate liquer. It's like a sweet shot of chocolate milk!
We don't often stop to eat in Morocco, I will on occasion grab some pistachio baklava at Oasis Sweets and Sips. On the other hand the Croque Glacé is FANTASTIC! A scoop of ice cream scooped into a fresh brioche bun and then put it in a hot press. You get a warm yummy ice cream sandwich. I don't know why, but it just works! If you happen to be coming in through Epcot's International Gateway in the back we like to stop at Les Halles Patisserie for breakfast. The pastries here are top notch. The Fraises is a flaky tart topped with strawberries and cream. The Croque Monsieur is a wonderfully toasted ham and cheese sandwich coated in cheese. And you can't go wrong with a Napoleon or croissant.
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At lunch/dinner there are these fantastic grilled cheese sandwiches with tomato soup. The BBQ Brisket Melt is like a grilled cheese stuff with brisket. So Good! We're still waiting for the Toy Story BBQ restaurant location to open, but till then Woody's Lunchbox is the place to eat.
The soda bottles around Galaxy's Edge are a great little keepsake with their unique shape, labels, and lid. There is no longer and issue trying to get these home through the airport. 😆 At Kat Saka's Kettle you can find their specialty popcorn. This red and purple popcorn is a mix of sweet and spicy flavors. I couldn't stop eating them. Kat Saka's is located over in the market area near my next stop Ronto's Roasters. Ronto's Roasters is know for their Ronto Wraps: a yummy grilled sausage wrapped in a pita with a peppercorn sauce. In the morning it's paired with an egg patty while in the afternoon it has some slaw on top instead.
Reservations RequiredFor your sit down reservation locations Hollywood Studios has 6 locations that you can reserve ahead of time. Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano has some fine Italian cuisine and the Brown Derby has that classic style of eating surrounded by art of Hollywood's finest celebrities, but neither are my top choices even their food is good.
Guests need not worry about finding something to eat while wandering Disney's theme parks. But it's good to know where the yummy food can be found. Or at least where you can have a memorable dining experience. Follow along with our series for more food tips Park by Park. When it's time to plan for Disney it's Mouse O'Clock!I leave you with a picture of the Wookie Cookie. Big enough to share for sure!
Snacks!Don't get me wrong, buying a popcorn bucket is great way to snack around the park. If your family loves popcorn then it is a great investment for the refills. We do enjoy our mini corndogs and mickey-shaped pretzels with the cheese dip. But I want more! Magic Kingdom is my favorite park for snacks and treats. Rather than stop for a sit down meal, there are many great places to grab a quick bite.
Nearby you can also find the iconic Turkey Leg, which has always been a skip for my family.
Sit Down OptionsThere are a lot of fans of Pecos Bill or Pinocchio Village Haus, but I've never been too impressed with their menus. If you head to Tomorrowland you can also find the Lunching Pad and Cosmic Rays but these are also lackluster. Now if you are looking for some of the nicer signature dining experiences in Disney you'll need to make a reservation.
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The trays were segmented allowing you to grab 3 big plates at a time, or using a big plate slot for two smaller plates. I really liked the idea because it helped keep me from dropping anything on the way to my table. In order to try everything, I did have to make multiple trips back to the kitchen. Most of the food looks odd, but you'll recognize the flavors. The waffle looking bread is actually a grilled cheese with tomato soup. The little green bread is actually a sunbutter and jelly sandwhich pod. The majority of lunch is comprised of refreshing salads, small sandwiches, flatbreads, and soups. There are also some small desserts. The cafeteria has a soda machine as well as blue and green milk on tap. I'm neither a blue or green milk person but I was told by the staff that it was less slushy and more milky than what is served on Batuu. Some of the lunch items were really tasty. The unique presentation of the grilled cheese had really good flavor. Some of the other items weren't bad, but not in my usual flavor profiles I enjoy. There was flatbread that tasted like chicken tikka masala that Angie enjoyed, but wasn't for me.
Martinis and Gimlets were pretty solid. A few of the drinks come in collectible glasses, though that of course comes with the price for the glass. I was told by some of the crew that the food in the Sublight Lounge was the best, but never had a chance to try it myself. There was a very theatrical smoked cheese platter that sounded fantastic, but was I always either full from the previous meal or busy running missions.
I enjoyed the waffle pressed crispy potatoes and the bacon weave. I will warn you if an item is blue it will have some taste of the blue milk. I really did not enjoy the blue butter or blue breakfast yogurt parfait. Though I was pleasantly surprised by the subtle caramel notes in the syrup.
Don't worry if your kids are picky eaters. There is also a kids menu with plenty of safe options.
There was a unique little compressed wash cloth, that expanded when wet, for us to clean our hands before dinner. Traveling the galaxy can be such dirty business.
The main coarse was a trio of entrees. It would have been two but the Captain's Table comes with the addition of Poached Lobster. Everyone did get the Short rib and Whitefish. These were amazing, but the Lobster did kind of fall short for Angie's discerning palate. LOL Finishing off the meal was a lovely Chandrilla chocolate cake that looked as good as it tasted. We also had some macaron cookies in addition to the cake.
Of course no trip would be complete without discussing our Excursion to Batuu. We had our reservation for Oga's Cantina that I would not miss! We also used our meal credit over at Docking Bay 7. I actually really like the food at Docking Bay 7. My top pick is the Hummus Garden Spread and I'm not even a vegetarian.
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Steakhouse 71 is a pretty relaxed family-friendly steakhouse with a 1970's re-imagined style. The food is an updated version of some of Walt Disney's favorites. It was definitely a pleasant atmosphere. Angie's first visit was to Steakhouse 71's Lounge. And she was very happy with her experience.
Definitely had some good cocktail options. The bartenders know how to make a good drink. Sadly I wasn't as impressed with our dinner experience as Angie was with the lounge. The food wasn't bad. The steak was well seasoned and cooked to my specifications. The chimichurri sauce I picked to go along with my steak was really good. But generally the food was nothing spectacular for the price tag. Niko enjoyed his French Onion Soup and Angie's Pork Bone-In Rib Chop was honestly better than my steak in a head to head competition. The Potato Brioche appetizer was just dry and disappointing. Generally food was good, but not worth the added cost of eating at Disney. Not every restaurant is a winner. But we pride ourselves on giving our clients our honest feedback on our experiences. So if you're looking for a good drink Steakhouse 71 has a great lounge, but I wouldn't stick around for a full dinner. We follow the Disney FoodBlog and the Stackhouse Burger on the lunch menu comes highly recommended. We'll have to try that one on another trip. We always welcome to give you our restaurant recommendations! Let us know what you're looking for and we have a good idea of what direction to point you in! When It's Time to Plan for Disney: It's Mouse O'Clock!
There are no kids menu options here, but that never stops my kids from trying out new foods. We tried the Lamb Kefta, Spicy Chicken, Spicy Shrimp, and the Naan Spreads.
Our seating was in a roped-off area right next to the water. We had a prime view of the lake and watched the new light displays on Space Ship Earth. We honestly had one of the best tables at Spice Road for watching Harmonious. The music was piped into the location so we got to experience it all from our table. We finally got to see what that big ring is for in the middle of the lake.
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While the experience is cool, we are here to eat! And the food really did not disappoint. With lunch you get an appetizer (Lift-Offs) and an entree (Star Course) while dinner has the addition of a desert (Super Nova Sweets.) We started off with the Big Bang Burrata, Starry Calamari, and Space Greens. The kids of course loved their fried Calamari while the adults enjoyed their salad and cheese. Our entree course the Slow Rotation Short Rib, the 8oz Filet Mignon, and the X2 Duck. While our steaks were both pretty good choices, the duck was the star course here. I'm not even a duck fan. This was just mouth-watering. Our daughter Zoey tried a bite and I had never seen her make that face of yumminess. I think she had her first food-gasm. Both the roasted and confit duck of this dish were SO good. We highly recommend it.
This may not be the dining experience for everyone, but we really enjoyed it. Though it is pricey, we think it is worth doing at least once if you are going to be visiting Epcot. Ask us for tips and recommendations for your next vacation. Mouse O'Clock is here to show you the ropes from our first hand experiences. When it's time to plan for Disney: It's Mouse O'Clock!
Shopping, lots of shopping!
If you're a fan of Legos or M&M's than Disney Springs has a shop for you! SO MANY Dining Options!
You can eat at T-Rex so the little ones can be entertained by dinosaurs and mammoths. Or snag a over-the-top donut at Everglazed. There are just too many places to mention worth eating at... Can't Forget about Entertainment!
Whatever your tastes may be, there is something for you at Disney Springs. We like to book dining here for our arrival day or when we go to Animal Kingdom since that park usually closes earlier.
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Our waitress brought our soda bread with a Guinness and olive oil reduction. OMG I had not expected this to be that good. When we found out it was what they put on their ribs, I was a little sad I hadn't ordered the ribs. There's a lot to choose from on this menu. Check out their menu here! So many puns and good food!
There was no way we were going to eat at an Irish Pub and not have some Bangers. Raglan's Bangin' Bangers and Mash were a solid meal. Sausages and Mashed potatoes aren't usually impressive, but these managed to wow us. It all just kind of melded together in this great blend of salty goodness. If you have room for dessert, you HAVE to try their bread pudding! Ger's Bread and Butter Pudding was a symphony of yumminess. Our waitress told us the secret to eating it right. You dump out the pudding on the plate and pour the butterscotch sauce and creme fraiche across all of it. I wasn't expecting this to be better than the Ohana Bread Pudding, but it was just a little bit better. If you are looking for a good time and a great meal, I could not recommend this place more. Raglan Road Irish Pub is just TOO good to pass on. I look forward to going here again on our next visit. Make sure to get a reservation because with social distancing this place can fill up fast.
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There are many yummy treats throughout the parks, my favorites all just happen to be in Magic Kingdom. Some noteworthy treats are the Pongu Lumpia in Pandora at Animal Kingdom and the Fried Green Tomato Sandwich over at Hollywood Studios. Some of the food in Galaxy's Edge is noteworthy as well.
With so many delicious options, it's hard to make a wrong choice. We'll be back in the parks soon and we'll keep you updated on what's good. I always enjoy the food at any of the Epcot festivals, so we'll keep you posted.
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