^^^^This. I do go out of my way to eat at both TC and SSMagic Kingdom: Be Our Guest, Columbia Harbor House, Cosmic Ray's
Epcot: Tangerine Cafe, Sunshine Seasons
DHS: Blah
Animal Kingdom: Flame Tree Barbecue, Harambe Market, Yak and Yeti
With the exception of Flame Tree, I wouldn't argue that anything is SO much better than the other offerings where I'd make a special trip. I'd advise just eating wherever you happen to be in the park at meal time.
I had the exact same feelings when I tried figuring out if I should stay there for lunch in my upcoming trip. So sad that there are so few options there!DHS: Blah
We typically don't order traditional "park food," but Studios becomes the day we get cheeseburgers at Backlot Express. Otherwise it's our turkey leg day.I had the exact same feelings when I tried figuring out if I should stay there for lunch in my upcoming trip. So sad that there are so few options there!
Yep, same here. The one time we had lunch there it was from the Backlot Express, but most of the time we have a giant breakfast, followed by an early, giant dinner and just skip lunch completely. Now if 50's Prime Time was a QS for lunch I'd be sold!We typically don't order traditional "park food," but Studios becomes the day we get cheeseburgers at Backlot Express. Otherwise it's our turkey leg day.
DHS: Blah
Animal Kingdom: Flame Tree Barbecue, Harambe Market, Yak and Yeti
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THIS! You can also take the boat (though it may be very hot on the boat depending on the time of day and how many of the boat windows are open) to the Boardwalk or any of the Epcot resorts for a little break from the park crowds. I think the walk is more pleasant, though.Lastly, I'd definitely recommend heading to Boardwalk Bakery outside of the park for some tasty sandwiches and BOMB desserts if you have the time and energy for the walk.
Studio Catering Co. is closed.HS is obviously not the greatest, but we actually didn't hate our meal at Studio Catering Co. last year. Some decent chicken and pulled pork sandwiches on ciabatta rolls. Decent.
ABC Commissary has a bad habit of introducing seafood into their menu, and they're terrible at it. Whether their ill-advised surf-and-turf burger or the fish and chips that are nowhere near what they sell in Epcot, best to steer clear unless you're doing something foolproof like the salad you mentioned.Also never hated any of the salads I got at ABC Commissary, or the little interesting hot dog/pretzel concoctions at Min and Bills.
Probably not. In our experience, "open seasonally" means Christmas and Easter weeks.Now that we officially have the (free) quick service dining plan, I've been looking more closely at menus online. Will restaurants that are 'open seasonally' be open in late September?
EPCOT World Showcase quick service meals are the best "value". Avoid the resort quick service restaurants, as those are almost like cafeteria style... not that they're bad, but it's mostly the same food options.
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