Whether you are looking for a full sit down meal, character experience or just a quick snack on the go there are a wide range of choices throughout Magic Kingdom. In fact there are so many places to eat in Magic Kingdom that you will be spoilt for choice.
All through the Walt Disney World park you’ll find snack stands, quick service locations and table service restaurants dotted around each offering a variety of options from sweet to savoury, seasonal specialities as well as the infamous theme park food options we have all heard of!
I’ve broken the options at Magic Kingdom down into the three main categories, snacks, quick service and table service and have highlighted the location in the Disney World park so you’ll know where to find them. As some places at Magic Kingdom offer both snacks and quick service meals I have put them in the category that they fit in best.
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Snacks and light bites Locations to Eat at in Magic Kingdom
If you are looking for a snack or small bite to eat you will find plenty of choice no matter where you find yourself in the Magic Kingdom, from sweet to savoury there is something for everyone to enjoy at Magic Kingdom.
Popcorn/Ice Cream/Mickey Pretzel and Beverage Stands -Park wide
These are found throughout the Magic Kingdom with one in each of the “lands” as well as one as you enter/exit the Disney World park and just outside the front of the castle. At each of these stands you will find the same choices of the standard popcorn, ice creams such as the Mickey Bar and ice cream Mickey sandwich, the one and only Mickey pretzel as well as bottles of Coke products and water. All apart from the souvenir popcorn buckets are currently classed as a snack credit, although if you do have a popcorn bucket the refills can be redeemed as a snack credit!
Churro and Turkey Leg Stands – Frontierland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland and Liberty Square
In Frontierland, Fantasyland (Prince Eric’s Village Market) and Liberty square (Liberty Square Market) you will be able to find the stands that sell the infamous turkey leg whilst the stands that sell Churros is located in Frontierland or at Cool Ship in Tomorrowland. Both these options are often thought of when we think of what to eat in Magic Kingdom and are often on many guests must-try lists. Available to be redeemed as a snack credit the Churro is a great option and big enough to share (if you want!) The huge (and very messy) turkey leg is considered a quick service meal and if you opt for this you will receive chips and a drink as well.
Main Street Confectionery – Main Street U.S.A
For all those sweet tooth’s out there or anyone looking for a boost of energy, the Main Street Confectionery is a great place to grab a bite to eat at Magic Kingdom. The smell of sugar, cakes and cookies hits you before you even step inside.
At the confectionery counter there are many items that you can choose from that are freshly prepared some even onsite and in the shop (make sure you take some time out to watch the chocolate/candy apples being made) most of which (excluding the specialty/character apples) can be redeemed as a snack credit. As well as the fresh items there are many other options here that include packaged rice krispie treats (you will find the giant ones here too), a selection of Goofys’ candy, some healthier options such as Chip N Dale snacks and not forgetting the standard bottled beverages.
Main Street Bakery – Main Street U.S.A
This is the Disney World Starbucks location in Magic Kingdom. Don’t rule this place out if you are not a coffee fan this is definitely a great place to grab a bite to eat at Magic Kingdom. Always busy – so be prepared to queue (but hey you’re at Walt Disney World so what’s new?!?) but has options that suit most guests.
Here you can find savory items such as a breakfast sandwich, croissants and salads as well as sweet bakery items; pastries, cake pops, specialty/seasonal cupcakes and not forgetting the famous cinnamon bun! They have some healthier options too such as fresh fruit, fruit salads and crudités with hummus dip.
Most items including the drinks can be redeemed as snack credits but the breakfast and lunchtime sandwiches and salads are classed as quick service at Magic Kingdom.
Plaza Ice Cream Parlor – Main Street U.S.A
Ice Cream is always a great snack at Disney World especially in the heat and where better in Magic Kingdom to get great ice cream then at The Plaza ice cream parlour. There are many flavours to choose from with options for guests who require no added sugar or plant based dietary needs. Not only is the ice cream available in a cone or cup but you can also choose a sundae or even an ice cream cookie sandwich. Your choices don’t stop there as there are toppings to choose from too. This Magic Kingdom location can get very busy and many options are snack credit redeemable.
Sunshine Tree Terrace – Adventureland
Fancy a Dole Whip at Disney World? Well here you will find one of the two locations at Magic Kingdom (both in Adventureland) that you can grab one. Only offering Dole Whips you will find nothing else here to eat but they do have a few choices of how to have your Dole Whip, options include the standard float or cup as well as specialty items such as the I lava you float (Fanta Strawberry and red passion fruit syrup with orange Dole Whip and popping candy) and the new FOMOsa (apple cider – non-alcoholic with orange Dole Whip).
You are not restricted to just the Orange flavour there is vanilla, chocolate, strawberry or twist also available. Most of these options are snack credit redeemable.
Aloha Isle – Adventureland
The main (and most popular location) for Dole Whips in Magic Kingdom is Aloha Isle and it’s often so busy that mobile ordering is available and recommended. Here you can get the Pineapple Dole Whip, float and cup as well as the Raspberry Swirl Dole Whip. At Aloha Isle you can also get a single serve Pineapple Upside Down cake with Pineapple or vanilla (or swirl) Dole Whip. If you are looking for a Magic Kingdom souvenir to take home there is a great option for your Dole Whip to be served in a Tiki Bowl. Excluding the Tiki souvenir bowl all these are available as a snack credit.
Westward Ho – Frontierland
One of only a handful of places that you can grab a snack/quick service breakfast in the Magic Kingdom. You won’t find a vast choice at Westward Ho but what they do offer is a selection of muffins, a breakfast sandwich (egg, bacon and cheese served on a multigrain croissant) as well as the candied bacon skewer.
Sleepy Hollow – Liberty Square
Sleepy Hollow is a quaint Magic Kingdom eatery that serves both snacks/lite bites as well as quick service meals. Probably most famous for funnel cakes and waffles but also serves up savoury options too. The sweet giant Mickey waffles and funnel cakes are available throughout the day at Sleepy Hollow with a choice of toppings whilst at breakfast you can grab an egg and cheese waffle sandwich or at lunch the sweet and spicy chicken waffle or a foot-long corn dog is available.
Also worth a mention here is the churro ice cream sandwich! Again some options are classed as a snack whilst some as a quick service.
Liberty Square Market – Liberty Square
Fancying something fresh and healthy at Magic Kingdom then this is your place. Alongside the turkey leg and hot dog (quick service option) here is a great choice of fresh whole fruit. A great choice to break up all that park food!! If fruit isn’t what you want then they also have the Mickey pretzel, cookies and chips all can be a snack credit.
Storybook Treats – Fantasyland
If you fancy an ice cream whilst in Fantasyland head over to Storybook treats. Whether you want a cone, cup or even a sundae there are options here for you. Storybook treats is home of the Peter Pan Float (lime Dole Whip with sprite and a feather made of chocolate) as well seasonal and speciality options such as the Arendelle aqua cone. Flavours here are cotton candy, chocolate, vanilla or swirl. Most options can be used as a snack credit.
Prince Eric’s Village Market – Fantasyland
The location for the turkey leg in Fantasyland is here at Magic Kingdom. Not wanting this then Prince Eric also has sweet and healthy options too. Try the mermaid donut, chocolate chip cookie or jumbo pretzel or grab some grapes or crudités with hummus.
Gaston’s Tavern – Fantasyland
A great place to grab something to eat at Magic Kingdom whether you are a Beauty and the Beast fan or not! If you are looking for a snack there is a wide choice here from the oh-so-delicious warm cinnamon roll to macarons as well as sliced apples (with caramel sauce), carrot and celery sticks with drip and hummus with pretzel chips. You can also grab a light lunch/dinner here, choose from a ham and swiss sandwich, turkey and gouda sandwich or even a cheese and fruit platter. The sandwiches and platter will class as a quick service whilst the other items will be snack credit eligible.
Cheshire Café – Fantasyland
A very limited choice here for things to eat but definitely worth a mention for the Cheshire Cat Tail (the only food they serve), a chocolate/vanilla pastry with pink and purple icing – a nice sweet pick me up. Stop by here too wehn in Magic Kingdom as they have speciality drinks such as the Wonderland Slush.
Big Top Souvenirs – Storybook Circus
Ok so this is not exclusively somewhere to eat at Magic Kingdom BUT it does have a great confectionery counter similar to the one situated on Main Street. Cookies, cupcakes and those chocolate or caramel apples to name but a few. Most (apart from the character apples) are snack credit eligible.
Auntie Gravity’s Galactic Goodies – Tomorrowland
Grab an ice cream or smoothie from here to boost your energy or cool you down in Magic Kingdom. They offer the standard vanilla, chocolate or swirl soft serve ice cream in a cup or cone as well as floats and a brownie sundae. Don’t fancy ice cream then the menu also includes a strawberry smoothie or chocolate milkshake – not really something to eat but will help fill you up! Most available as a snack credit.
Cool Ship – Tomorrowland
If you want churros when enjoying Magic Kingdom then you are in luck – serving only these as a food option with or without chocolate sauce. Available as a snack credit.
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Quick Service Restaurants at Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom offers numerous locations for guests to enjoy a quick service meal. Unless they serve breakfast these will be open for lunch and dinner normally from 11 am to park closure (please note times may differ seasonally and are subject to change).
Quick service restaurant choices are not just limited to the standard park food you would expect to find there are many healthier options available and each location has an allergen menu – be sure to ask the cast members working there.
Casey’s Corner – Main Street U.S.A
Casey’s Corner is found right at the top of Main Street U.S.A in Magic Kingdom this quick service restaurant is baseball themed with indoor and outdoor seating and has views of the castle. At Casey’s corner it is hot dogs and corn dogs that are the stars, not just your standard hot dogs (though if you fancy it plain then it is available) however there are many different delicious toppings that you may find it difficult to decide; choose from chilli, mac’n’cheese, cheese, bacon. Look out for the plant based options at Casey’s Corner and the seasonal specialty hot dogs too! If you just want a snack rather than hot dogs at Casey’s Corner try the chilli-cheese or bacon and mac’n’cheese fries, corn dog nuggets or end the meal with a baseball brownie.
You can find our Top 10 Quick Service Restaurants at Disney World here.
Tortuga Tavern – Adventureland
Situated near Pirates of the Caribbean in Magic Kingdom this quick service restaurant fits right in. Based on Caribbean cuisine and flavours Tortuga Tavern offers a hot dog with or without toppings or jerk-smoked brisket or Ropa Vieja (Caribbean style slow cooked shredded beef) served with either slaw or chilli-lime chips. Other options include the kerk-smoked brisket sandwich or Ropa Vieja served with white rice. Fancying a sweet to finish off your meal try the rum cake!
Peco Bill’s Tall Tale Inn and Café – Frontierland
Styled as an old western saloon the menu here reflects southwestern flavours. There is a great choice of options here as well as a help yourself topping bar that must be taken advantage of! The main menu items are fajitas, nachos, rice bowls, burgers and tacos with a variety of choices chicken, beef or try the trios. Salads are also available as well as plant based options such as plant based cheeseburger or rice bowl. Don’t fancy a full quick service restaurant meal, grab a snack, tortilla chips, rice or enjoy mini churros with chocolate sauce.
Golden Oak Outpost – Frontierland
A small but popular Magic Kingdom quick service restaurant. The Golden Oak Outpost is in a kiosk style serving old western styled food – the famous waffle fries are found here, enjoy them on their own, loaded or with chicken nuggets or grab a portion of onion rings.
Columbia Harbour House – Liberty square
Columbia Harbour House is a delightful New England style Magic Kingdom quick service restaurant with plenty of indoor seating. Here the menu is made up with a selection of fish or chicken dishes, choose from fried or healthier options. The platters at Columbia Harbour House are a good choice combining a selection of fish and chicken.
If you are looking for a lighter meal at Magic Kingdom then there are some refreshing items at Columbia Harbour House. The lobster roll served with chips or try the grilled shrimp skewer or grilled salmon. There isn’t much choice in terms of desserts – usually there is a cupcake of some sort or dannon greek yogurt.
Pinocchio Village Haus – Fantasyland
Home to some Italian inspired dishes this large quick service restaurant at Magic Kingdom offers lots of dishes to choose from. Again there is a lot of seating indoors with some outside – try and grab one of the sort after tables at the windows overlooking the boats setting sail on the Small World tour!
The menu includes pasta, flatbreads, chicken parmesan as well as an Italian antipasto salad. Finish of the meal with some chocolate gelato.
Be Our Guest Restaurant (breakfast and lunch only) – Fantasyland
Who doesn’t want to eat in the Beast’s castle at Magic Kingdom? The restaurant theme is spot on, choose to eat in one of three rooms, The Ballroom, The West Wing or The Dining Room. This is the only quick service restaurant at Disney World where you need a reservation for quick service dining.
You can order in advance or when you go in – although I strongly recommend you order before as you get seated right away and don’t need to wait to place your order. You are given a magic rose that the waiters use to find your location and bring your food to you in beautiful glass trolleys. As you would expect the cuisine here is French and there are so many choices at both breakfast and lunch it really is very hard to choose.
At breakfast you are given complimentary pastries to begin your meal, there are many options from the classic sausage, eggs and bacon to eggs benedict and French toast all of which are served with a fresh fruit salad. Lunch offerings include sandwiches, salads, braised chicken as well as French soup. The deserts here are plenty, make sure you try the Grey Stuff – it truly is delicious!
The Friar’s Nook – Fantasyland
Quick service at The Friar’s Nook is available for breakfast and lunch. There are a couple of choices for breakfast – fancying something sweet, try the cinnamon doughnuts or if you are looking for something more traditional try the Friar’s Nook breakfast sandwich or sausage and gravy potato barrels. At lunch time there is a choice of hot dogs or loaded potato tots.
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café – Tomorrowland
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café is an out-of-this-world restaurant at Magic Kingdom where diners are entertained by Sonny Eclipse. Here you will find classic American food such as hot dogs, burgers and chicken nuggets. There is also the toppings bar to use that you can add to your meal. Finish off with a s’more – if you have room.
Tomorrowland Terrace Restaurant – Tomorrowland
Again here you will find the standard theme park food – not a wide choice but if you are looking for fried chicken or cheeseburgers at Magic Kingdom then this will be a good spot to eat.
The Lunching Pad – Tomorrowland
Sit under the People Mover and enjoy a quick meal. There isn’t really too much choice the Lunching Pad in Magic Kingdom – a beef sandwich or hot dog as well as pretzel (standard or stuffed with cream cheese) or a large churro.
Table Service Restaurants and Character Meals Restaurants at Magic Kingdom
Magic Kingdom offers a number of table service restaurants with three of them being character restaurants too, some of them even offer special bookings with additional benefits such as packages that allow access to reserved areas for the parade or fireworks. Whether you are looking for an all you can eat option or an “al a carte” restaurant there are some great options.
Tony’s Town Square Restaurant – Main Street
Tony’s Town Square is based on the restaurant from The Lady and the Tramp film. Tony’s Town Square is an Italian eatery with a menu that has items that are referenced to the movie. Open for lunch and dinner at Magic Kingdom the menu here includes standard Italian style cuisine such as pizza, pasta, meatballs and chicken dishes as well as salads and antipasti. Deserts on offer are typical Italian offerings, tiramisu, gelato or try an Italian inspired cake.
At Tony’s Town Square restaurant you can book the Festival of Fantasy package, order off the select menu and enjoy the Magic Kingdom parade from a reserved area just outside. The majority of the table service seating is inside although there are a few tables outside that offer a great view of the parade if you are lucky enough to score one of those at the right time or just to people watch whilst enjoying your meal.
There is a separate kids menu here that includes smaller plates of pizza or pasta or healthy choices such as chicken with roasted potatoes or turkey meatballs with whole-wheat spaghetti.
The Crystal Palace – Main Street U.S.A (Character Dining)
Set right at the top of Main Street U.S.A in Magic Kingdom is the Crystal Palace Restaurant that is home to Winnie the Pooh and friends. Serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in a buffet style where the characters, Winnie the Pooh, Eeyore, Piglet and Tigger all come round and visit your table at the Crystal Palace for autographs, pictures and hugs!
The food at the Crystal Palace is the standard buffet options, at breakfast you will find eggs, bacon, sausage, waffles, pastries and pancakes, lunch and dinner normally have the same choices, carved meats, fresh breads, salads and vegetables as well as a selection of desserts. At both breakfast and lunch/dinner there is a station especially for kids that includes tater tots, chicken nuggets, mac and cheese etc.
An early table service booking at the Crystal Palace can be advantageous – you will be allowed into Magic Kingdom park before other guests so you can snap that elusive picture in front of the castle with minimal guests. You may also get lucky as you may get to sit at a window table with a view of the castle and maybe see some of the parade or fireworks.
The Plaza Restaurant – Main Street
The Plaza restaurant is located at the top of Main Street right next to the Plaza ice cream Parlour in Magic Kingdom you will find the Plaza Restaurant. This table service restaurant is themed as turn of the century elegance with some great views of the castle. Open for breakfast, lunch and dinner the menu here offers simplistic food.
For breakfast there is fried green tomato eggs benedict, omelette with your choice of two ingredients, steak and eggs or biscuits and gravy or traditional breakfast plate. Lunch and dinner menus are the same, consisting of steak, sandwiches, brisket macaroni and cheese or Cobb salad. Desserts on offer are chocolate cake, shakes, bread pudding or choose from ice cream that’s also available from the parlour. The kid’s menu consists of the standard chicken strips, cheeseburger or peanut and jelly sandwich.
The Jungle Navigation Co, LTD Skipper Canteen is tucked away in Adventureland at Magic Kingdom the Skipper canteen is themed around the Jungle Cruise and offers tropical cuisine from Asia, South America and Africa. Steak, fresh fish, chicken and pork are the table service meals here are all cooked and served with exotic sides such as kimchi (salted and fermented vegetables such as cabbage and radishes) and chorizo farofa (toasted cassava with chorizo).
Desserts at The Jungle Navigation Co, LTD Skipper Canteen are just as tropical, lime panna cotta, coconut bars and even quicksand (jasmine rice pudding with mango sauce, lemon curd and Hibisucus meringue). The younger explorers in your party have exotic options too at Skipper Canteen such as coconut curry or they can stick to the mac’n’cheese or crispy chicken.
The Diamond Horseshoe – Liberty square
The Diamond Horseshoe is themed as an Old West music hall this Magic Kingdom table service restaurant offers all you can eat – family style. For lunch at the Diamond Horseshoe you can choose to have the all you can eat Saloon Feast that includes, beef brisket, smoked sausage, BBQ pulled pork, chicken served with mac’n’cheese, baked beans, mashed potatoes and seasonal vegetables or pick from a selection of sandwiches, pulled pork, beef brisket or try the Cowboy macaroni a classic macaroni cheese served with beef brisket and jalapeno-cheddar cornbread.
There is also the option of platters, your choice of meat from beef brisket, pulled pork, chicken or stuffed peppers with the spicy jalapeno-cheddar cornbread and a choice of two sides. A small but delicious choice of desserts, apple cake, banana pudding or cherry cheesecake. On the kids menu is pretty much the same as the adults’ just smaller portions. At dinner you will find only the Saloon feast is available with a smore cake desert.
Liberty Tree Tavern – Liberty Square
A colonial style Magic Kingdom restaurant that you can enjoy either at lunch or dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern. At lunch there is a choice of all you can enjoy: Patriots platter consisting of roast turkey breast, pot roast, roasted pork served with mashed potatoes , vegetables, stuffing and mac’n’cheese. Or opt for a menu item such as pot roast, pot pie, burgers, fish and chips or meatloaf.
There are some great desert choices at the Liberty Tree Tavern share the ooey gooey toffee cake or tuck into the apple cake, Boston cream pie or sorbet. At dinner sittings only the Patriots platter is available with the sharing ooey gooey toffee cake. For those little ones they can opt to share the platter or at lunch only there is a kids menu offering smaller table service versions of the adult choices.
Cinderella’s Royal Table – Cinderella Castle, Fantasyland (Character dining)
Cinderella’s Royal Table is set inside of the iconic Cinderella castle this signature restaurant at Magic Kingdom is a dream come true. The food here is high class and table service is available for breakfast, lunch and dinner.
There is also a package available at Cinderella’s Royal Table to book that includes dinner, chocolates, dessert party as well as access to a reserved viewing area for the fireworks – this looks and sounds amazing but will set you back $199 and adult (10 and over) or $149 for kids (9 and under). There is a set price for breakfast, lunch and dinner no matter what options you choose and gratuity is included in this at this restaurant inside Cinderella Castle.
At Cinderella’s Royal Table breakfast your table will receive a pastry plate to share and you can choose from a wide variety of options. Whether you prefer something sweet to start the day or something savoury there are some really good choices. Pick from the traditional breakfast, avocado toast, beef tenderloin and egg, shrimp and grits or pick the very sweet French toast stuffed with caramel apples.
For the kids there is scrambled egg, oatmeal or waffles served with two sides. The choices at lunch and dinner at Cinderella’s Royal Table is fairly similar, choose from an appetiser (soup, charcuterie, scallops or salad) an entrée such as pork rib chop, fresh fish, chicken or beef and a dessert.
Upon entrance to the Cinderella’s Royal Table inside Cinderella Castle you will meet Cinderella before being announced for your table. During the table service meal four Disney princesses, Aurora, Jasmine, Snow White and Ariel will be announced and will visit your table.
You can find out our favorite Character Meals at Walt Disney World here.
Be Our Guest Restaurant – Fantasyland (Character dining – Dinner only)
Be Our Guest is the only restaurant in Magic Kingdom that offers both quick service dining and table service dining. As covered above in the quick service locations breakfast and lunch here are counter service whereas at dinner it is signature table service with the added extra of character dining – after you eat you will get the chance to meet the Beast (the only location in all of Walt Disney World).
For dinner at Be Our Guest there is a prix fixe three course meal – choose one appetizer such as the French onion soup, selection of cheeses and meats or escargot. For your entrée the menu includes pork tenderloin, lamb chops, tortellini or try the scallops.
Make sure you try one of the desserts, you get a trio sample that includes the Chip white chocolate cup which comes as the well-loved chip himself with the grey stuff, macaron and dark chocolate truffles. The kids menu is much the same but includes applesauce, mac’n’cheese and fruit.
Restaurants at Magic Kingdom
There are so many places that you can eat and great restaurants at Magic Kingdom whether you are looking for a snack or full on character dining you are really spoilt for choice. There is such an array of wonderful things to eat here that you are bound to find something for even the fussiest of eaters. Whether you just enjoy a snack, pick up a quick counter service meal or sit down to a fabulous table service experience Magic Kingdom has lots to offer.
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