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those traveling clockwise through the park will probably hit the area just in time for
lunch. It can get very crowded at peak meal times, though there is quite a bit of indoor
and outdoor seating. If you want to save a bit of time and avoid waiting in line, self-
service kiosks (located to the far left of the counter) now allow you to place and pay
(credit cards only) for your order yourself.
Tip:
If your cravings run more toward Mexican than American, head through the
indoor seating area in the back to the seasonal El Pirata y Perico
,
a covered outdoor snack
spot featuring tacos, quesadillas, chips, and taco salad (most less than $6). It's located in
Adventureland, just across from Pirates of the Caribbean.
Frontierland.
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407/939-3643.
www.disneyworld.com. Advance Reservations not accepted. All items
$6-$8. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 11am-park closing. Parking $12.
Plaza Restaurant
AMERICAN It shouldn't be confused with the nearby Plaza Ice
Cream Parlor, but the sundaes, banana splits, and other ice-cream creations at this popu-
lar dining spot are arguably the best in WDW. This 19th century-inspired restaurant
features tasty if expensive sandwiches (turkey, Reuben, cheesesteak, chicken, vegetarian,
tuna, and burgers) that come with an order of fries or potato salad. You can eat inside in
an intimate Art Nouveau dining room filled with glass and brass accents or outdoors at
umbrella-shaded tables on a veranda overlooking Cinderella Castle.
Main St.
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407/939-3463. www.disneyworld.com. Advance Reservations recommended. Meals $10-
$12; ice cream $4-$7. AE, DC, DISC, MC, V. Daily 11am-park closing. Parking $12.
AT DISNEY'S HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
Some of the most uniquely themed restaurants in all of WDW are set among the movie
sets, action-packed shows, and wild rides of Disney's Hollywood studios. That fact, in
turn, makes them some of the most difficult to get into. Be sure to make Advance Res-
ervations if you want to eat at any full-service restaurant here. Listed below are the best
of the bunch. They're located on the two maps, “Walt Disney World & Lake Buena Vista
Dining” (p. 142) and “Disney's Hollywood Studios” (p. 235).
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Expensive
Hollywood Brown Derby
AMERICAN This elegant restaurant is modeled after
the famed Los Angeles celebrity haunt where Louella Parsons and Hedda Hopper once
held court. It features some of the finest food and the fanciest surroundings in the park—
along with some of the highest prices. White linens top dark wood tables, chandeliers
Tips
A Royal Dining Affair
The
Earl of Sandwich
(the famous edible was allegedly invented by said earl in
1762 when he was too busy playing cards to eat a real meal—and found that
putting meat between two slices of bread allowed for both) made its debut in
Downtown Disney in 2004. The casual eatery offers a great selection of hot and
cold sandwiches, including French roasted beef with cheddar and horseradish
sauce, turkey with apple bacon and Swiss cheese, and ham with brie and Dijon-
naise. Cobb, Chinese chicken, Caesar, and antipasto salads are available as well.
There's a small amount of indoor seating, though most diners head for the
benches outside. If you're looking for a quick, light meal at a decent price (sand-
wiches and salads run $5-$7), this is the place to head.
