Where to eat at Walt Disney World parks (from a former Orlando resident and Annual Passholder)

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Where to eat at Walt Disney World (from a former Orlando resident and Annual Passholder)

• [R] = Reservation
• [QS] = Quick Service

Breakfast

Magic Kingdom:

• [R] Crystal Palace (Character Dining!!)
• [QS] Main Street Bakery (grab some coffee, pastries, and a bench to enjoy the Main Street entertainment as the park opens)

EPCOT:

• [R] Akershus Royal Banquet Hall (princess character dining, great decor)
• [QS] Les Halles Boulangerie-Patisserie (French pastries to enjoy while looking over the World Showcase)

Hollywood Studios:

• [QS] The Trolley Car Café (Starbucks coffee and tasty pastries)

Animal Kingdom:

• [R] Tusker House Restaurant (I'm a sucker for breakfast buffet and character dining)
• [QS] Kusafiri Coffee Shop & Bakery (wonderful coffee and pastries)

Lunch

Magic Kingdom:

• [QS] Be Our Guest Restaurant (great theming && atmosphere, try the Grey Stuff)
• [QS] Casey's Corner [love the mini corndogs, unlimited cheese dip)

EPCOT:

• [R] The Garden Grill (rotating restaurant, farm-fresh food)
• [QS] Sunshine Seasons (variety of options, a fresh food court)

Hollywood Studios:

• [R] Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant (grab a car and enjoy the Sci-Fi clips)
• [QS] Min and Bill's Dockside Diner (unique locale, great food)

Animal Kingdom:

• [QS] Harambe Market (lots of delicious decisions can be made here)
• [R] Yak & Yeti™ Restaurant (pan-Asian cuisine)

Snacks

Magic Kingdom:

• [QS] Aloha Isle (can't miss out on the Dole Whip!)
• Any of the popcorn vendors (the smell alone is nearly irresistible)
• [QS] Gaston's Tavern (LeFou's Brew is quite refreshing)

EPCOT:

• [QS] Funnel Cake (in the America pavillion)
• [QS] Gelati (grab a quick espresso while you're here as well)

Hollywood Studios:

• [QS] Anaheim Produce (nice choice of treats while watching the Tower of Terror)

Animal Kingdom:

• [QS] Dino-Bite Snacks (a cheesy area but cool treats)
• [QS] Mahindi (cinnamon-glazed almonds or pecans, popcorn, Jungle Juice slushie)

Dinner

Magic Kingdom:

• [R] Be Our Guest Restaurant (great theming && atmosphere, try the Grey Stuff)
• [QS] Cosmic Ray's Starlight Café (fun animatronic comic/musician, ok food)

EPCOT:

• [R] Biergarten Restaurant (German buffet and stage entertainment)
• [QS] La Cantina de San Angel (great view of the World Showcase, get some seats closer to the water for perfect fireworks spot)
• [R] Spice Road Table (great view for Illuminations, tapas for adventurous eaters)

Hollywood Studios:

• [R] Fantasmic! Dinner Package (the easiest way to get into Fantasmic!, I'd pick The Hollywood Brown Derby)
• [QS] The Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge (more casual version of The Hollywood Brown Derby experience)

Animal Kingdom:

• [R] Tusker House Restaurant (I'm a sucker for a buffet and character dining)
• [QS] The Smiling Crocodile (shaded seating of Flame Tree Gardens)

Dessert

Magic Kingdom:

• [R] Wishes Fireworks Dessert Party (arguably best view of fireworks, $$$)
• [QS] Plaza Ice Cream Palor (the line can get quite long but the fresh waffle-bowl sundaes as spectacular, perfect treat to eat while waiting for fireworks)

EPCOT:

• [R] IllumiNations Sparkling Dessert Party (the most delicious and cushiest way to end the night)
• [QS] Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe (cream-filled pastry horns && Viking coffee FTW)

Hollywood Studios:

• [QS] Oasis Canteen (funnel cake and ice cream, what's not to love?)

Animal Kingdom:

• [QS] Anandapur Ice Cream Truck