If Epcot is considered the place to go for great Table Service restaurants, then Magic Kingdom is the place to go for some of the best Quick Service and snacks in Disney World.
From the famous Dole Whip at Aloha Isle to the enchanted ambiance of the Be Our Guest restaurant, the Magic Kingdom restaurants have a lot to offer
Let's take a look at their pros and cons ...
Breakfast
Sleepy Hollow (breakfast)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $7.00/$7.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Some of the best snacks in all of Magic Kingdom (including homemade ice cream sandwiches, funnel cakes, and waffle sandwiches), great spot to take a pic with the castle in the background
Cons: No indoor seating
Be Our Guest (breakfast)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $28.00/$15.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Great food options, portions are large enough for many people to split (especially since each entree comes with pastries), can pre-order online, often allowed to ride Seven Dwarfs Mine Train if finished eating before the park opens, offers alcoholic beverages
Cons: Advanced reservations are available and almost always required, can be noisy
Main Street Bakery (breakfast)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $5.00/$5.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Starbucks drinks and pastries, drinks are a great use of a snack credit (especially if you add extras to your drink)
Cons: No indoor seating
Plaza Restaurant (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $15.00/$7.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: The least expensive Table Service restaurant in Magic Kingdom, you can order ice cream from Main Street Ice Cream Parlor
Cons: Service can be inconsistent, not a great use of a Table Service credit on the Disney Dining Plan, breakfast only available seasonally
Crystal Palace (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $32.00/$19.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: This is a Winnie the Pooh and friends buffet character meal that has the benefit of having both good food and fun character interactions
Cons: Can be a wait, even with reservations (which you almost always have to have to get in here)
Tips: The Cast Members here are known for providing great service, including recognizing special occasions, so be sure to note if you're celebrating on your reservation and mention it when you check in as well.
Cinderella’s Royal Table (breakfast)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $62.00/$36.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: The experience, view, characters (which include Ariel, Aurora, Cinderella, Snow White, and sometimes Jasmine), and some of the food, like the stuffed French toast, are good
Cons: Expensive, waits can be long to get in even with a reservation, reservations are difficult to get
Tips: This reservation needs to be made 180 days in advance, particularly for 8 a.m. breakfast.
Lunch
Main Street Bakery (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $8.49/$5.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Starbucks drinks and pastries, drinks are a great use of a snack credit (especially if you add extras to your drink)
Cons: No indoor seating
The Friar’s Nook (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.49/$6.49
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Menu with unique and delicious offerings that change periodically
Cons: No seating, but you can usually find a place to sit at Pinocchio's Village Haus
Pinocchio Village Haus (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.49/$6.99
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Flatbread entrees are a popular option here, plenty of seating, some tables have a view of It's a Small World, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Not up to par with other nearby Quick Service restaurants, lines can be long (but usually move quickly)
Tortuga Tavern (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.49/$10.49
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Easier spot to get into than most other Quick Service spots
Cons: Only open seasonally
Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.99/$6.99
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, and frozen drinks offer a nice variety that will please most families, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: No indoor seating but lots of covered open-air seating (look for a table on the lower level for a good castle view), mediocre food
The Lunching Pad (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.49/$9.49
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: A new take on standard hot dogs, frozen drinks available, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: No indoor seating, area can be very busy
Sleepy Hollow (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $8.00/$8.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, Quick Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Some of the best snacks in all of Magic Kingdom (including homemade ice cream sandwiches, funnel cakes, and waffle sandwiches), great spot to take a pic with the castle in the background
Cons: No indoor seating
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $12.99/$7.69
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Chipotle-style offerings with a large fixins bar, indoor seating, plenty of restrooms, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Can get very, very busy. Plan to eat at off-peak times to avoid crowds.
Golden Oak Outpost (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.99/$9.99
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Good snack options, but menu changes all the time
Cons: No indoor seating (can go to nearby Pecos Bill's to sit if you'd like), snack credits only, only open seasonally, area can be busy during parades
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $12.99/$6.99
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: There is a generous fixins bar including mushrooms, melted cheese and other toppings which allow people to customize their meal, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: The food isn't super great, especially when you consider that there are so many Quick Service restaurants at Magic Kingdom, several of which have delicious food
Columbia Harbour House (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $11.99/$6.99
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Great options for a Quick Service restaurant, including soups, sandwiches and fish (just about anything you choose is going to be good here), quiet seating available upstairs, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Picky eaters may not like the menu options, can be very busy during peak meal times
Casey’s Corner (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $11.49/$11.49
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Good place to grab various types of tasty hot dogs (including corn dog nuggets), ragtime pianist plays out front about once an hour beginning just after noon, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Very limited indoor seating (and the outside tables are often taken), limited menu, lines can be long
Be Our Guest (lunch)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $14.99/$8.99
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Interesting French food options (braised pork is a favorite), advanced reservations and pre-ordering available, offers alcoholic beverages
Cons: Service and food can be inconsistent, waits can be long (even with a reservation), almost always need a reservation to be able to dine here
Tony’s Town Square Festival of Fantasy Parade Dining Package (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $54.00/$19.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Lots of pasta options and cute Lady and the Tramp theme, parade package costs the same as the regular meal if you're on the Disney Dining Plan and also includes an appetizer and voucher for parade seating (you must specifically book that package to be eligible for the special seating)
Cons: Mediocre food
Skipper Canteen (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $25.00/$11.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Heavily themed with interesting food options, great service
Cons: The menu may not appeal to all palates
Diamond Horseshoe (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $22.00/$20.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Home-cooked comfort food that usually appeals to the whole family
Cons: Mediocre food quality
Tony’s Town Square (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $24.00/$10.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Lots of pasta options and cute Lady and the Tramp theme
Cons: Mediocre food
Plaza Restaurant (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $19.00/$10.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: The least expensive Table Service restaurant in Magic Kingdom, you can order ice cream from Main Street Ice Cream Parlor
Cons: Service can be inconsistent, food is mediocre, not a great use of a Table Service credit on the Disney Dining Plan
Liberty Tree Tavern (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $19.00/$11.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Delicious Thanksgiving-style food
Cons: During busier times, waits can be long even with a reservation
Crystal Palace (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $45.00/$25.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Winnie the Pooh and friends buffet character meal that has the benefit of having both good food and fun character interactions
Cons: Can be a wait, even with reservations (which you almost always have to have to get in here)
Tips: The Cast Members here are known for providing great service, including recognizing special occasions, so be sure to note if you're celebrating on your reservation and mention it when you check in as well.
Cinderella’s Royal Table (lunch)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $77.00/$42.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: The experience, view, and characters (which include Ariel, Aurora, Cinderella, Snow White, and sometimes Jasmine), are all good
Cons: Expensive, waits can be long to get in even with a reservation, most food is mediocre
Tips: This reservation needs to be made 180 days in advance, particularly for 8 a.m. breakfast.
Dinner
Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.99/$6.99
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Cheeseburgers, chicken sandwiches, and frozen drinks offer a nice variety that will please most families, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: No indoor seating but lots of covered open-air seating (look for a table on the lower level for a good castle view), mediocre food
Sleepy Hollow (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $8.00/$8.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, Quick Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Some of the best snacks in all of Magic Kingdom (including homemade ice cream sandwiches, funnel cakes, and waffle sandwiches), great spot to take a pic with the castle in the background
Cons: No indoor seating
Pinocchio Village Haus (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $10.49/$6.99
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Flatbread entrees are a popular option here, plenty of seating, some tables have a view of It's a Small World, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Not up to par with other nearby Quick Service restaurants, lines can be long (but usually move quickly)
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $12.99/$7.69
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Chipotle-style offerings with a large fixins bar, indoor seating, plenty of restrooms, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Can get very, very busy. Plan to eat at off-peak times to avoid crowds.
The Lunching Pad (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.49/$9.49
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: A new take on standard hot dogs, frozen drinks available, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: No indoor seating, area can be very busy
Golden Oak Outpost (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.99/$9.99
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Good snack options, but menu changes all the time
Cons: No indoor seating (can go to nearby Pecos Bill's to sit if you'd like), snack credits only, only open seasonally, area can be busy during parades
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Cafe (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $12.99/$6.99
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: There is a generous fixins bar including mushrooms, melted cheese and other toppings which allow people to customize their meal, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: The food isn't super great, especially when you consider that there are so many Quick Service restaurants at Magic Kingdom, several of which have delicious food
Columbia Harbour House (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $11.99/$6.99
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Great options for a Quick Service restaurant, including soups, sandwiches and fish (just about anything you choose is going to be good here), quiet seating available upstairs, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Picky eaters may not like the menu options, can be very busy during peak meal times
Casey’s Corner (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $11.49/$11.49
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Good place to grab various types of tasty hot dogs (including corn dog nuggets), ragtime pianist plays out front about once an hour beginning just after noon, mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Very limited indoor seating (and the outside tables are often taken), limited menu, lines can be long
The Friar’s Nook (dinner)
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $9.49/$6.49
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Menu with unique and delicious offerings that change periodically
Cons: No seating, but you can usually find a place to sit at Pinocchio's Village Haus
Skipper Canteen (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $25.00/$11.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Heavily themed with interesting food options, great service
Cons: The menu may not appeal to all palates
Plaza Restaurant (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $22.00/$10.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: The least expensive Table Service restaurant in Magic Kingdom, you can order ice cream from Main Street Ice Cream Parlor
Cons: Service can be inconsistent, food is mediocre, not a great use of a Table Service credit on the Disney Dining Plan
Diamond Horseshoe (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $36.00/$20.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Home-cooked comfort food that usually appeals to the whole family
Cons: Mediocre food quality
Tony’s Town Square (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $24.00/$10.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Lots of pasta options and cute Lady and the Tramp theme
Cons: Mediocre food
Liberty Tree Tavern (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $41.00/$18.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
WDW Prep Favorite: Yes
Pros: Thanksgiving-style home cooking, dinner is served family-style on platters
Cons: During busier times, waits can be long even with a reservation
Crystal Palace (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $45.00/$25.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 1 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Winnie the Pooh and friends buffet character meal that has the benefit of having both good food and fun character interactions
Cons: Can be a wait, even with reservations (which you almost always have to have to get in here)
Tips: The Cast Members here are known for providing great service, including recognizing special occasions, so be sure to note if you're celebrating on your reservation and mention it when you check in as well.
Cinderella’s Royal Table (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $77.00/$42.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: The experience, view, and characters (which include Ariel, Aurora, Cinderella, Snow White, and sometimes Jasmine), are all good
Cons: Expensive, waits can be long to get in even with a reservation, most food is mediocre
Tips: This reservation needs to be made 180 days in advance, particularly for 8 a.m. breakfast.
Be Our Guest (dinner)
Table Service
Price (adult/child): $60.00/$36.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, 2 Table Service credit(s)
Pros: Interesting French food options, the only place to meet The Beast
Cons: Service and food can be inconsistent, waits can be long, hardest dining reservation to get at Disney World
Tips: This might be the hardest dining reservation to get in all of Disney World since it's the newest restaurant. We don't happen to think it's worth the trouble (breakfast and lunch here are much better in our experience, though The Beast doesn't appear at those meals) but be sure to make reservations 180 days in advance if you want to eat here for dinner.
Everything Else
Westward Ho
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $8/$5
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Snacks and refreshing beverages, including frozen lemonade slushes
Cons: No seating
Sunshine Tree Terrace
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $5.00/$5.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Refreshing treats on a hot day that include floats, slushies, and soft-serve ice cream
Cons: No indoor seating but some covered outdoor seating is available
Storybook Treats
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $5.00/$5.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Delicious, unique ice cream sundae options
Cons: No seating, but you can look for places nearby
Prince Eric’s Village Market
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $6.00/$6.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Good spot to grab a cold drink and healthy snacks like hummus or fruit
Cons: Just a cart/kiosk (easy to miss because it blends in so much) so it has no seating
Gaston’s Tavern
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $5/$5
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Fantastically-themed location where you can grab a warm cinnamon roll or souvenir mug
Cons: Limited seating
Cool Ship
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $5/$5
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Good spot to grab a snack and cool off with a mist
Cons: No seating
Cheshire Cafe
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $5/$5
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, 1 Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Great way to use snack credits, including frozen slushes and their signature "Cheshire Cat Tail" pastry
Cons: No indoor seating
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $6.00/$6.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Delicious hard-serve ice cream (won't melt as quickly as the soft-serve available at most places), sundaes are a great use of a snack credit
Cons: Limited seating available
Auntie Gravity's Galactic Goodies
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $4/$4
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Refreshing snacks like soft serve ice cream, smoothies and sundaes
Cons: No indoor seating, limited outdoor seating area that can be noisy
Aloha Isle
Quick Service
Price (adult/child): $5.00/$5.00
On the Disney Dining Plan? Yes, snack credits, Quick Service credit(s)
Pros: Fantastic and refreshing snacks including the much-loved Dole Whips (floats are a great use of a snack credit!), mobile ordering in My Disney Experience available
Cons: Lines can be long
Where will you be eating at Magic Kingdom? I'm more likely to have a Table Service meal at a nearby resort since there are so many good options, but there are lots of good snacks to be had at Magic Kingdom.
We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments.
