May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Docking Bay 7 faces the Millennium Falcon, in the northeastern corner of Batuu. To find the restaurant, head toward the Falcon from any direction – almost every path leads to it. Once you’re in the open Falcon plaza, turn to the left. Docking Bay 7 […] Read more…
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Ronto Roasters
May 2019 – present LOCATION Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge – Ronto Roasters marks the beginning of Batuu’s marketplace. To find the dining spot from the Frontierland side, walk on the left to right path (as opposed to the one toward the Falcon), as if you’re headed toward Critter Country. You’ll see Ronto Roasters at the […] Read more…
Tropical Hideaway
December 2018 – present LOCATION Adventureland – The Tropical Hideaway is nestled in a cozy corner along the rivers of the Jungle Cruise. To find this spot from Main Street, follow Adventureland’s main path as it curves left. You’ll see the entry bridge on your left, next to the Tiki Room exit. If you’re coming […] Read more…
Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats
June 2018 – present LOCATION Pixar Pier – The Snowman doesn’t want you to miss his frozen treats, so he set up his shop on the pier’s main walkway. If you arrive through Pixar Pier’s main entrance on the water, keep to the left. You’ll see Adorable Snowman Frosted Treats on your left, just as […] Read more…
Little Red Wagon
Spring/Summer 1995 – present LOCATION Main Street USA – The Little Red Wagon overlooks the busiest part of Main Street. To find the wagon, walk down Main Street toward the central hub. When the street opens into a circle, keep to the right. You’ll see the wagon on your right, just before the entrance to […] Read more…
Mendocino Terrace
February 2001 – present LOCATION Paradise Gardens Park – Mendocino Terrace belongs to the “Golden Vine Winery” complex, overlooking the waterfront. To find the Terrace, walk along the main walkway toward Paradise Gardens Park. You’ll see the Terrace on your right, up the steps next to the check-in for Wine Country Trattoria. EXPERIENCE Details: Service […] Read more…
Napolini
January 2001 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Napolini is the quick service part of Naples, Downtown Disney’s Italian restaurant and bar. Visitors coming from the parks side of the district will find Napolini on the right side of the street, just after the entrance to Naples. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating […] Read more…
Starbucks
March 2014 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Starbucks faces the front end of Downtown Disney, drawing in visitors coming from and going to the park gates. If you’re coming from either park, you’ll see it on the left side of the street, just after World of Disney. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – Quick Service […] Read more…
Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen Express
January 2001 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – The Jazz Kitchen Express hugs the side of the larger Ralph Brennan’s Jazz Kitchen. You’ll see the giant building across from Tortilla Jo’s and Splitsville, between the circular courtyard and the LEGO Store. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type – quick service Seating – adjacent patio Reservations – no […] Read more…
Wetzel’s Pretzels
January 2001 – present LOCATION Downtown Disney – Wetzel’s Pretzels claims an ideal corner spot next to the Uva Bar. To find it, head toward the center of Downtown Disney, near Marceline’s and Catal. You’ll find Wetzel’s on the north side, after the path around Uva narrows from an open circle. EXPERIENCE Details: Service Type […] Read more…
Red Rose Taverne
February 2017 – present LOCATION Fantasyland – If you enter Fantasyland through the castle, keep left. You’ll see the Taverne around the first corner, beyond the exit for Pinocchio. If you are coming from Frontierland, you’ll see the patio on your right, after the bathrooms. And if you’re coming to Fantasyland from the Matterhorn side, […] Read more…
Top 5 Quick Service Restaurants
When I visit Disneyland, I’m not big on making dining reservations most of the time. Unless it’s a special occasion, or I sign up for a dining package, I’d rather just stop at a quick service place whenever I get hungry. The following is my list of the top 5 quick service restaurants at the […] Read more…
Rancho del Zocalo Restaurante
February 2001 – present LOCATION Frontierland – Rancho del Zocalo sits on the main path through Frontierland. If you enter Frontierland from Main Street USA, you’ll find this restaurant on the right, just beyond the Shootin’ Exposition. If you’re coming from New Orleans Square or Fantasyland, head toward Big Thunder Mountain Railroad. You’ll see the […] Read more…
Tropical Imports
LOCATION Adventureland – Tropical Imports sits right on the busiest part of the land’s main walkway, so with so much traffic, it can be easy to miss. When you head into Adventureland from Main Street USA, keep to the left of the path. Tropical Imports will be on the left side, just before the entrance […] Read more…