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Read This And You Won’t Be Disappointed: At Least By the Restaurants at Disney World

you won't be disappointed by the restaurants at Disney World
Don't Be Disappointed. Credit: Disney

Let’s be honest for a second; Disney fans can be a little…obsessive. We like what we like, and no one can tell us differently. We could spend hours arguing over the best ride at EPCOT (it’s Soarin’ Around the World, by the way) or which character meet and greet is the best at Magic Kingdom. It’s part of the beauty and insanity of being a Disney fan.

But when it comes to food, the arguments can get pretty personal. Read any story (perhaps like this one) about the best restaurant at Hollywood Studios, and scroll down to the comments. It can get a little upsetting. Possibly even damaging to one’s psyche. But that’s the way it is for Disney fans.

So when Business Insider released a list of the most disappointing restaurants in Walt Disney World, I wanted a piece of that. And then I read. It hurt that some of my favorite restaurants were on this list. Flame Tree BBQ and Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe disappointing? Never.

I humbly present to you the actual list of disappointing restaurants across the four Parks at Disney World Resort:

you won't be disappointed by the restaurants at Disney World

Be Our Guest Restaurant Credit: Disney

Magic Kingdom

This one will get angry comments, but it’s Be Our Guest. There, I said it. The atmosphere is fantastic; there is no arguing that. And sure, it’s the only place you can meet The Beast, but then there’s the food. That is why you’re there, right?

At best, the food is average and overpriced. You’re paying for the indoor snow, not the food. And the grey stuff, it’s not great. Why would you eat here when you can get a great meal and atmosphere at the Jungle Navigation Company LTD Skipper Canteen? It just makes sense.

you won't be disappointed by the restaurants at Disney World

Credit: Disney

EPCOT

San Angel Inn Restaurant in the Mexico Pavilion in World Showcase. Again, you’re paying for the atmosphere. The food is okay, and the service is not excellent.

A special second place goes to Sunshine Seasons in The Land. This was one of my favorite spots, but it has fallen off in the last year or two. I wish Disney would bring it back to its glory. I love this place, and it saddens me that it’s gotten this bad.

you won't be disappointed by the restaurants at Disney World

Credit: Disney

Hollywood Studios

Strangely enough, I agree with Business Insider on this one. Sci-Fi Diner is disappointing. I love the concept, love the atmosphere, hating the food and the cars. It’s hard to talk to people when you’re sitting behind them. And if you stay there long enough, and you will stay there long enough, the clips keep repeating. Just show me a movie already.

you won't be disappointed by the restaurants at Disney World

Credit; Disney

Animal Kingdom

This one is easy too. Pizzafari. Quick aside, I’m a pizza snob. I live between New York City and New Haven, the Kingdoms of Pizza, so why would I travel to Disney World for pizza?

Flame Tree BBQ is right there, and it’s fantastic. And there’s a much better view.

So those are the dining options to avoid. Whether it’s breakfast, lunch, dinner, quick service, or table service, you can’t go wrong at the Walt Disney World Resort if you know what to avoid. Enjoy.

Disclaimer: The opinions expressed in this article are the writer’s and may not reflect the sentiments of Disney Fanatic.

About Rick

Rick is an avid Disney fan. He first went to Disney World in 1986 with his parents and has been hooked ever since. Rick is married to another Disney fan and is in the process of turning his two children into fans as well. When he is not creating new Disney adventures, he loves to watch the New York Yankees and hang out with his dog, Buster. In the fall, you will catch him cheering for his beloved NY Giants.

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