Best Quick Service Values at Walt Disney World
I’m a firm believer that you should distribute your Walt Disney World vacation budget cleverly.
While foodies may disagree, I believe that saving money on dining is a good strategy.
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When you do, you have more money to spend on keepsakes and mementos.
You can take those home with you, whereas you’ll probably forget about your last meal by the time the next one rolls around.
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So, let’s try to save you some money on Disney dining.
Here are the best Quick Service restaurant values at Disney World.
BoardWalk Deli
While this restaurant has had multiple names over the years, the premise has always been the same.
You head to Disney’s BoardWalk and order cheap deli food with a focus on grab and go menu items.
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These are foods like sandwiches, which travel well, which gives you an opportunity to carry it with you while you explore the BoardWalk and the approach to the International Gateway.
We warmly recommend the Meatball Sub, which is actually one of the most expensive dishes on the menu at a modest $13.19.
The Plant-Based Veggie Crunch Muffuletta provides explosive bites for just $11.19.
Friends, there aren’t many places at Disney World where you can order entrees for $11 – $13.
Casey’s Corner
You wouldn’t expect to hear someone singing “Take Me Out to the Ballgame” at Walt Disney World, but here we are.
The pianist at Casey’s Corner provides the upbeat soundtrack for guests reaching the end of Main Street, U.S.A.
This restaurant’s name celebrates the classic story of Casey at the Bat, and the restaurant relishes its baseball theme.
Speaking of relish, the primary dish here is the hot dog.
Casey’s Corner Hot Dog
It comes in several forms, and Disney even sometimes offers a hot dog of the month.
Those will wreck any diet, and we mean that in the best possible way.
This charming spot connects to the Emporium, and its theme fits perfectly with the overall Main Street motif.
We love this place and happily report that the hot dogs and corn dogs cost $10.99 to $15.99.
Columbia Harbour House
Magic Kingdom fans know Liberty Square for two things these days – Haunted Mansion and Columbia Harbour House.
We used to say three things, but Liberty Square Riverboat needs a river to operate.
Fortunately, the remaining two icons provide enough joy that you’ll forget what’s missing.
Besides, we really should throw in Hall of Presidents, anyway, lest we upset whichever political party is currently in power.
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The point is that the Trio Platter at Columbia Harbour House is life-affirming.
You get large portions of Beer-battered Shrimp, Chicken, and Beer-battered Fish for a grand total of $14.29.
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You probably can’t find a deal that good in your own area, much less at Disney World.
For guests like David who don’t like fish, the Chicken Platter, a combination of chicken strips and fries, costs only $10.99 here.
You may want to throw in another $4.99 to get an extra side of Hushpuppies.
Those of you who aren’t that hungry can simply order New England Clam Chowder as a $6.79 side.
Earl of Sandwich
Real talk: If I didn’t mention this place, many people would riot.
I’ve got a running joke that Earl of Sandwich at Downtown Disney is immortal, bordering on a horror movie villain.
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No matter how many times Disney has killed it, it. Keeps. COMING. BACK!!
The people at Disney Springs are smarter, because they think, “Hey, this place is very popular! Maybe we should keep it open!”
I’m unclear why their Anaheim compatriots don’t see the situation as clearly.
Still, what’s important is that you can order more than 15 sandwiches and wraps for less than $10 each.
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So, whenever you’re eating at Disney Springs, my budget-conscious friends, this is the clear choice.
My niece recently ate at Rainforest Cafe instead, and I will hold this over her during Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners.
What a rookie move.
EPCOT Festivals
I feel a bit silly mentioning this one, as it’s neither a year-round option nor technically a restaurant.
In terms of pure value, though, nothing on this list – not even Earl of Sandwich – can match EPCOT festivals.
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Virtually all the items available at the various kiosks cost less than $10.
Disney should just franchise the term “EPCOT Festivals” and build 3,000 restaurants with this menu and price structure.
Flavors of America
They’d corner the market and drive McDonald’s out of business.
Flame Tree BBQ
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If it were up to me, we would eat every meal at Disney’s Animal Kingdom at Flame Tree BBQ.
Sadly, I lose every 1-1 vote in my relationship, and my wife likes something called “variety.”
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If not for that, I’d go here, order the Ribs and Chicken Combo for $15.99 and have no worries in life.
The St. Louis Rib Dinner, at $16.49, is also cheaper than most fast casual restaurants in your area.
Flame Tree BBQ
This place provides so much value for a reasonable price, with some deeming it the best BBQ joint at Disney World.
Satu’li Canteen
Satu’li canteen exterior
Since my wife gets a vote, we eat at Satu’li Canteen a lot, too.
This Animal Kingdom restaurant fits into our schedule well since we tend to Rope Drop Pandora – The World of Avatar.
After experiencing both attractions, it’s usually the perfect time for an early lunch, so we head here and my wife orders a protein bowl.
Meanwhile, I get the Cheeseburger Steamed Pods – Bao Buns. Our two entrees cost less than $30 combined.
This seems like a good time to mention that our standard Chick Fil A order costs $32, while Five Guys is $39.
When you can eat cheaper at Animal Kingdom than at a fast food chain, you KNOW the place is inexpensive.
Woody’s Lunchbox
I’m only listing one option at Disney’s Hollywood Studios because to my mind, the choice is that clear-cut.
Woody’s Lunchbox serves a child’s dream combination of a grilled cheese sandwich and tater tots.
That meal costs a whopping $15.98, although we’d suggest that you splurge on dessert here by throwing in a Lunch Box Tart for another $5.
Every single bite at Woody’s Lunchbox will fill you with childhood joy.
It’s one of the best overall dining options at Disney World, which makes its affordable prices all the more astounding.
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