{"id":58042,"date":"2017-12-11T12:00:23","date_gmt":"2017-12-11T17:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/?p=58042"},"modified":"2022-04-09T00:14:42","modified_gmt":"2022-04-09T04:14:42","slug":"quick-service-restaurants-walt-disney-world","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.themouseforless.com\/blog_world\/quick-service-restaurants-walt-disney-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Quick Service Restaurants in Each Park – Walt Disney World"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Satu’li Canteen in Animal Kingdom<\/em><\/p>\n

Sometimes, when you\u2019re in a Walt Disney World park<\/a>, the last thing you want to do is spend an hour or so enjoying a leisurely meal. You\u2019ve got rides to get on, attractions to visit, shows to see! On days like these, all you want to do is grab some good, quick food and be on your way.<\/p>\n

Many first timers to Walt Disney World<\/a> assume that they\u2019re only going to find burgers and hot dogs at these quick service locations. Although you can definitely find those, that is not at all the entire scope of quick service here! Not only can you find freshly tossed salads, vegetarian options, hot and cold entrees, and world cuisine, but the locations in which you\u2019ll enjoy them will be much more interesting than your local fast food joint.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ve got many quick service options in each park, with some parks having more choices than others. Here are my choices for the best quick service locations in each park.<\/p>\n

THE MAGIC KINGDOM<\/h2>\n

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\nBE OUR GUEST<\/a><\/h3>\n

You might be confused about this. \u201cIsn\u2019t Be Our Guest the fancy French restaurant that serves alcohol at dinner time?\u201d Well, yes, but during breakfast and lunch, this gorgeous location transitions to a quick service location.<\/p>\n

The biggest difference between this place and the other quick service locations in the Magic Kingdom is that you are encouraged to make a reservation! So if the thought of eating breakfast or lunch in the castle ballroom, the Beast\u2019s library, or the West Wing intrigue you, by all means, make the reservation!<\/p>\n

The best thing I\u2019ve eaten here is the quiche that is served at lunchtime, and the lemon cream puff for dessert. Eating here takes more effort than strolling up to an ordering counter at other fast food places, but it is so worth that effort!<\/p>\n

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EPCOT<\/h2>\n

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\nSUNSHINE SEASONS<\/a><\/h3>\n

Of all the parks, this one has the best variety of counter service establishments, and this was the hardest decision for me to make. I am not discounting all those wonderful World Showcase quick service locations (hello, Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie!) but for quality of food and variety of options, it\u2019s hard to beat Sunshine Seasons.<\/p>\n

Sunshine Seasons is located in The Land pavilion, and much of the produce used is actually grown onsite. Several stations that specialize in different sorts of cuisine are scattered throughout, giving this place the vibe of a farmer\u2019s market. My favorite entr\u00e9e here is a delicious grilled salmon, which comes with cheesy grits, but I\u2019ve always been able to substitute grilled veggies instead.<\/p>\n\n

DISNEY’S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS<\/h2>\n

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\nBACKLOT EXPRESS<\/a><\/h3>\n

If choosing a counter service favorite in Epcot is difficult because of the quantity of quality establishments, the Studios has the opposite problem. Right now, with the construction of Star Wars: Galaxy\u2019s Edge and Toy Story Land, a good portion of the park is hidden behind construction walls. No doubt that once the construction is complete, we will have new counter service options. But for now, I\u2019m going with the Backlot Express.<\/p>\n

For one thing, you can find some really fun Star Wars themed food here. Chicken and waffles is good, but chicken and Darth Vader waffle? That\u2019s epic. Backlot is also one of the few places where you can eat in air conditioned comfort on a hot or rainy day. In fact, on our last visit, we were able to snag a table that gave us a partially obstructed view of the Jedi Training Academy outside!<\/p>\n

DISNEY’S ANIMAL KINGDOM<\/h2>\n

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\nSATU\u2019LI CANTEEN<\/a><\/h3>\n

If you\u2019re going to Animal Kingdom, chances are you\u2019re going to be spending a lot of time in Pandora: the World of Avatar. The quick service location here is hard to beat.<\/p>\n

For one thing, the atmosphere is terrific. Just as in the rest of Pandora, you\u2019ll feel immersed in the world of Avatar. As far as the food, well, if you ask me what extraterrestrial food tastes like, your guess is as good as mine. Disney has decided that it\u2019ll be wholesome, fresh, healthy, and exotic. If you read the menu, you\u2019ll see terms like Slow-Roasted, Wood-Grilled, Chili-Spice, Steamed, and Sustainable quite a bit. If this is the future of Disney quick service, I\u2019m very happy.<\/p>\n

What are your favorite quick service locations in each of the four Walt Disney World theme parks? Share them and why int the comments.<\/em><\/p>\n

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