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Top 5 Unique Walt Disney World Quick Service Options


Many people associate theme park food with burgers, pizza, or chicken fingers.  While you can get all of those things at Walt Disney World, here are a few of my favorite quick service restaurants when you want to change things up and get something a bit different or more adventurous.  

1) Satu'li Canteen at Disney's Animal Kingdom

I remember when Pandora opened in Animal Kingdom and this quick service restaurant was challenging the status quo.  I really feel like this paved the way for the improvement of many Quick Service menus and more creative new openings.  The menu offers build your own bowls with fresh roasted chicken and chimichurri steak among the choices.  The food has been fresh, plentiful and tasty for my many visits here.

Read more about Satu'li Canteen here.

2) Columbia Harbor House at Magic Kingdom

This unassuming establishment offers a peaceful retreat from the parks.  The star here is the seafood.  You can grab a lobster roll, grilled salmon or shrimp, a fish sandwich and more.  They also have your classic chicken strips and French fries or a plant based crab cake to please everyone in the group.
3) Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo at Disney's Hollywood Studios

This out-of-this-world quick service option in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge is very popular, but with good reason!  The food here is a notch above, serving things like braised beef or tuna poke bowls.  I personally love the Fried Endorian Chicken Yip Yip. Plus, the whole land is very immersive, including Docking Bay 7.  Be sure to take in all the details around you on your next visit.

For more on Docking Bay 7, click here.

4) Tangerine Café in Epcot

Okay this one might be cheating a little bit, because while there used to be a true quick service in Morocco, they now use it as a "festival booth" throughout the year.  However, the meat skewers they serve up here are so good, we served them at our wedding!  I love to make a stop here in Epcot for these any time of year. 
5) ABC Commissary at Disney's Hollywood Studios

This honestly used to be one of my least favorite Quick Service spots, but they revamped the menu a few years ago and now I'm a big fan.  First, they have ample indoor seating with air conditioning which is great.  Second, they have some lighter options like hearty salads which can be so nice on a hot Florida day.  The menu also includes tacos and sandwiches, so there's a decent variety to please a crowd.
Read more about ABC Commissary here.

Bonus) Adventureland Spring Roll Cart in Magic Kingdom

These spring rolls are a guest favorite, but it's hard to really call this a quick service spot.  They always have the classic cheeseburger spring rolls, but the second flavor rotates out seasonally.  The line for this cart is long and the spring rolls can sell out before the end of the day, so make sure to stop by early to enjoy this tasty treat!
Honestly, there are more great quick service options at the parks than listed here, it was hard to narrow it down to only five!  I didn't include the resorts or Disney Springs options in this list either, just the four main parks. What is your favorite unique Quick Service dining item? Let us know in the comments!


Maci Schau
Maci is an avid foodie and loves trying out new restaurants and seasonal food offerings in the parks.  You can email Maci at maci@kingdomkonsultant.com.
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