Walt Disney World Resort is home to some amazing restaurants. Advanced dining reservations can be like winning the lottery, especially now with limited capacity. So what should you do if your favorite spots are all booked up? Well, you can always keep trying for that last-minute reservation, but if that doesn’t work out- don’t worry!
It just so happens that Disney world is also home to some wonderful quick-service restaurants! A quick-service restaurant is a location that has counter service and does not require a reservation. A Walt Disney World quick-service restaurant offers great food and fast service. They are generally either cafeteria-style or counter-service venues. You order or take the food items that you want, pay for your food and sit down to enjoy your meal.
However, quality and taste do not have to be sacrificed! Let’s go over some of the best quick-service locations found at Disney World that are not just burgers, chicken fingers and fries!
Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park
Columbia Harbour House- This restaurant can be found in Liberty Square at Disney’s Magic Kingdom Park. While this restaurant has not yet reopened, you can find their menu items being served at Tomorrowland Terrace! While the entire menu is not yet available, items such as the Chicken and Fish Platter and Chicken Breast Nuggets Platter are available. We can’t wait until Columbia Harbour House reopens with its full menu!
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe- This restaurant is located right in between Adventureland and Frontierland and serves up Tex-Mex dishes. Enjoy chicken fajitas, a southwestern salad, or even mini churros with chocolate at this location.
Cosmic Rays Starlight Cafe- Found in Tomorrowland, Cosmic Rays is another great quick-service choice! Popular items ordered here are the bacon cheeseburger and the spicy chicken sandwhich! This restaurant even has a plant-based sloppy joe for vegetarian or vegan guests! The popular Cheshire Cat dessert pastry can also be found here right now.
Disney’s EPCOT Park
World Showcase- You really can’t go wrong eating around the world! There are so many options available throughout the World Showcase! Some of the best are Yorkshire Fish & Chips (England), Les Halles Boulangerie (France) and La Cantina de San Angel (Mexico). Eat outside at Yorkshire or La Cantina and get beautiful views of the World Showcase Lagoon!
Sunshine Seasons- Sunshine Seasons is located in The Land Pavilion and has lots of great menu options. Popular entrees at Sunshine Seasons include the Oak-grilled Rotisserie Chicken and Oak-grilled Salmon. This location is great for hot Florida days because there is plenty of indoor, air-conditioned seating.
Disney’s Hollywood Studios Park
Woody’s Lunchbox- Found in Toy Story Land, Woody’s Lunchbox has some delicious options such as ‘Totchos’ and the BBQ Brisket Melt. You can also visit Woody’s Lunchbox for some great breakfast options! Oh, and be sure to get the "pop tart" pastry! SO GOOD and much better than the boxed kind!
Docking Bay 7- Located in Galaxy’s Edge, Docking Bay 7 has all the flavor of a table-service restaurant! Guests can order out-of-this-world dishes such as the Batuuan Beef Pot Roast and Endorian Fried Chicken Tip Yip. Make sure to order a delicious Batuu-bon dessert!
Disney’s Animal kingdom Park
Satu’li Canteen- I didn't think I'd enjoy this restaurant, but OMG I was surprised and it has quickly become one of my favs! This restaurant is located in Pandora: World of Avatar and features all of the flavors from the Valley of Mo’ara. Satu’li Canteen could easily be one of the very best quick-service dining options in all of Disney World. Cheeseburger Pods and customizable ‘bowls’ are among the popular dishes here. Be sure to order the famous blueberry cheesecake mousse dessert!
Flame Tree BBQ- Flame Tree BBQ offers an amazing value for a counter service location. This restaurant serves up all of your favorite BBQ dishes at a fraction of the cost, a perfect spot for large appetites! If you love BBQ, be sure to try the Ribs, Chicken, and Pork sampler- of course, complete with all your favorite sides!
Don't forget! You can check out all the menus & locations on the My Disney Experience app!