Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
FAST CASUAL
Somewhere between burgers and formal dining are the establishments
inDisney's“fastcasual”category,includingthreeinthethemeparks:
Tomorrowland
Terrace Restaurant
in the Magic Kingdom,
Sunshine Seasons
in Epcot, and
Studio
Catering Co
. in Disney's Hollywood Studios. Fast-casual restaurants feature menu
choices a cut above what you'd normally see at a typical counter-service location. At
Sunshine Seasons, for example, chefs will prepare grilled salmon on an open cook-
ing surface while you watch, or you can choose from rotisserie chicken or pork, tasty
noodle bowls, or large sandwiches made with artisanal breads. Entrées cost about
$2 more on average than traditional counter service, but the variety and food quality
more than make up for the difference.
VENDOR FOOD
Vendors abound at the theme parks, Downtown Disney Marketplace,
Downtown Disney West Side, and the BoardWalk. The offerings include popcorn,
ice-cream bars, churros (Mexican pastries), soft drinks, bottled water, and (in theme
parks) fresh fruit. Prices include tax; many vendors are set up to accept credit cards,
charges to your room at a Disney resort, and the Disney Dining Plan. Others take only
cash (look for a sign near the cash register).
HARD CHOICES
DINING DECISIONS WILL DEFINITELY
affect your Walt Disney World experience. If
you're short on time and you want to see the theme parks, avoid full service. Ditto
if you're short on funds. If you do want full service, arrange Advance Reserva-
tions—again, they won't actually reserve you a table, but they can minimize your
wait.
Integrating Meals into the
Unofficial Guide
Touring Plans
Arrive before the park of your choice opens. Tour expeditiously, using your chosen
plan (taking as few breaks as possible), until about 11 or 11:30 a.m. Once the park
becomes crowded around midday, meals and other breaks won't affect the plan's ef-
ficiency. If you intend to stay in the park for evening parades, fireworks, or other
events, eat dinner early enough to be finished in time for the festivities.
