Walt Disney World is chock full of restaurants and places to eat—some good, some bad, and some amazingly excellent. However, in busier times (and even not-so-busy times) it gets hard sometimes to find a good place with minimal wait time. But, since its Disney, there are still dozens of secrets in terms of food that is only known by the veterans and those that visit Disney often. Being that I’ve been around the parks since I was 4, I feel like I am entitled to make a list of places that secretly and quietly serve amazing food, and usually don’t involve a heavy wait time. What I’ve done is assembled a list of 10 places located inside Disney World that quietly has great food, great prices, and usually doesn’t involve waiting 30 minutes to get your food (Like in Starlight Café , Pecos Bill, Sunshine Seasons, Tamu Tamu, etc.). Here are my 10 picks for top pleasant quick-service secrets in Disney World.
#10: Japan Pavilion’s Merchandise Area
Location: Epcot’s Japanese Pavilion
Specialty Item: Pocky sticks
This one is mildly cheating, but it’s a place not a lot of people know about, and it contains a variety of snacks and alcohol at cheaper-than-Disney-normal prices. You can get the delicious pocky sticks, or if you want to be adventurous try some of the imported-from-Japan sweets and saltys that are beyond the norm. Example: marshmallows stuffed with grape. These things are not only good, but darn addicting. Good luck trying to buy just one bag.
#9: Germany’s Karamell-Kuche
Location: Epcot’s Germany Pavilion
Specialty Item: Caramel Apples
While France and Norway’s sweets are Disney legends, a new one is rising and just may overtake the throne. The well-known caramel makers Werther’s, opened a new place not too long ago in Germany and the results are sweet enough to make dentists happy. Caramel apples, marshmallows, cookies, nuts, you name it, it’s probably drenched in caramel. The best part? The prices: they sell caramels at around 20 cents a pop, so if you want good sweets at very cheap prices in Disney World, this area is as good as it gets.
#8: The Lunching Pad
Location: Magic Kingdom’s Tomorrowland
Specialty Item: Sweet cheese pretzel
It is nearly impossible to find a non-busy eatery in Magic Kingdom. The shortest lines are usually reserved for the places that don’t offer much in the first place. But the Launching Pad is an exception to the rule, as its hidden underneath two attractions, while being surrounded by 5 more. This spot has three types of hot dogs, slushees, pretzels, chips, muffins, and even coffee in case you need a jolt. And let’s not forget they have the magical cream cheese pretzels that absolutely destroy the regular ones in terms of quality and value.
#7: Fife and Drum
Location: American Adventure
Specialty Item: Turkey Leg
Three types of pretzels, slushees, fountain drinks, chips, ice cream, cookies, popcorn, and turkey legs invade the menu of this very small eatery that is located in front of the much-more-expensive Liberty Inn restaurant. Want to save money and a line? Visit this spot, grab a good ol’ turkey leg, nab a pretzel, and sit at a table close by. The variety of foods in this place alone makes it a top 10 entry.
#6: Pizza Place in Boardwalk
Location: Boardwalk Resort
Specialty Item: Pizza
This is the ONLY quick-service place in Disney World that I know of in which consists of the pizzas being made by actual chefs as opposed to regular cast members. No offense to our cast members, but wouldn’t you rather have a 12-inch pizza done by a certified member of Disney’s culinary? I thought so. Now add the decent price range, excellent view of the resort and Illuminations, close proximity to magicians and a bakery, and you have yourself a hidden way to have a good lunch/dinner without fighting too much.
The top 5 will be revealed in the coming days, when all the pictures are processed.
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