Magic Kingdom Quick Service Restaurants Ranked

Magic Kingdom offers several quick service restaurants that let you enjoy delicious meals without the long waits of traditional dining. In our series about the best quick service restaurants in each of the theme parks, we will be rating our favorite quick meal spots for families and sharing what stands out about each of them.

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Quick service dining locations offer quick meals that you can mobile order or order at the counter, making them quick stops during your theme park day at Magic Kingdom.

We love sitting down for a full meal at table service restaurants, but sometimes – especially in the middle of your theme park day- it’s just easiest to grab a quick bite to eat and then get on with the magic!

Where to Snack at Magic Kingdom

There are quick service locations throughout every land at Magic Kingdom. We are highlighting our favorites for meals, but there are also some stand out spots to grab a quick snack too.

Some of our family’s most frequented snack locations at Magic Kingdom are:

• Aloha Isle, Adventureland – For Dole Whips and floats.
• Cheshire Cafe, Fantasyland – For a Cheshire Cat Tail.
• Gaston’s Tavern, Fantasyland – For a Grey Stuff Cupcake & Cinnamon Roll. 

And a crowd favorite for our readers are the cheeseburger rolls from the cart just outside of Adventureland. I always get dinged if I leave these off a list, so while they are not at the TOP of our favorite snack lists for our family personally – they are a unique treat that comes highly recommended by readers.

Check out all of our favorite snacks at Walt Disney World in this article. We cover all of the best locations to pick up a snack throughout the theme parks and resorts.

Download a reference list on where to find dining locations in Magic Kingdom below!

This will help you as you’re planning to highlight the dining options that are the best fit for your family.

Quick Service Meals at Magic Kingdom

For a fuller meal like a lunch or dinner, we enjoy a number of quick service locations at Magic Kingdom. I’ve ranked them below in order of our preference and why we love them. 

We typically always eat breakfast at our resort, but if you’re looking for a light meal to start your day, try the Friar’s Nook that has breakfast sandwiches, Sleepy Hollow that offers delicious fruit waffles, or stop in to Main Street Bakery for some coffee.

Ranking of Quick Service Restaurant at Magic Kingdom

Since the majority of the meals happening at Magic Kingdom are during the brunch, lunch, and dinner hours, we have focused our ranking on those quick service restaurants that offer meals for the main part of the day. Here are our top five quick service locations at Magic Kingdom – plus a bonus location!

6. Sleepy Hollow

Sleepy Hollow is a great location to stop in for mid-day fuel up! They have covered outdoor seating, so that you can stop by even in inclement weather. 

This location is great because of the mix of food, mobile ordering option, and convenient location. Although Sleepy Hollow doesn’t have a full indoor sit down location like some of the other options on our list, this is a great place to stop for a heartier treat at Magic Kingdom!

And I wanted to include Sleepy Hollow as a bonus entry on our list so you don’t skip considering this one!

5. Casey’s Corner

Casey’s Corner has lots of great options for kids. The seating is mostly outdoor and along the sidewalk, so it’s great for grabbing a quick bite before a parade or fireworks! 

There is a bit of indoor seating just outside of where you pick up your order, however we typically only consider eating here when the weather is nice – and not too hot!

One of my favorite items to order here is the Mint Julep Lemonade, it’s perfect on a hot day. 

4. Cosmic Ray’s – Starlight Cafe

For a classic theme park meal with some fun entertainment, head to Cosmic Ray’s in Tomorrowland! They offer classic menu items like a cheeseburger, chicken tenders, or a Greek Salad. 

This is also a fun spot for kids, because you can sit in the room with Sonny Eclipse, the animatronic alien lounge singer who keeps things fun while you eat! Plus all of the seating here is indoors, so it’s the perfect place to cool off on a hot day. They also have multiple large seating areas, so this is a great one to consider during busier times of year. 

3. Columbia Harbour House

Columbia Harbour House in Liberty Square is a hidden gem! If you’re looking for something lighter than burgers and fries, this is your spot!

My favorite thing to get here is the grilled shrimp skewer, and they also have great seasonal items too. The restaurant also has second-floor seating, which is great for escaping the crowds and getting a quiet moment with the kids!

I love sitting upstairs near the windows facing the Haunted Mansion. This is a peaceful place to relax in the middle of your theme park day.

2. Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe

If your family loves southwest-inspired food, head over to Pecos Bill in Frontierland! This place has generous portions and a great variety of options! 

The restaurant just redid their menu, and have some leveled up options like their nachos bowl and a Sweet Corn Mousse dessert.

This is one of our family’s favorite spots to stop for lunch and we eat here often! 

1. Pinocchio Village Haus

For a meal with storybook charm and a great view, make sure to visit Pinocchio Village Haus in Fantasyland! This quick service location is perfect for families and has a fun connection to “it’s a small world”.

If you grab a seat over by the windows in the restaurant, you can wave at guests riding the boats at “it’s a small world”!

This is a great dining spot if your kids love pizza, and one of the best indoor seating areas at Magic Kingdom. This was always one of our favorite spots to head to when our kids were little, since it is right in the heart of Fantasyland! And even now our tweens still love eating here because of the menu selection and fun ambiance.

As you can see from the list above, there is a good variety of the types of meals you can find in Magic Kingdom during your theme park day. 

Using Mobile Ordering at Magic Kingdom

Most of the locations mentioned above all feature mobile ordering! Mobile ordering at Magic Kingdom is a game-changer for saving time and avoiding long lines at quick-service restaurants.

Using the My Disney Experience app, you can browse menus, customize your order, and pay in advance all from your phone. 

Once your food is ready, simply head to the designated mobile order pick-up area, check in, and grab your meal without the hassle of waiting in line. 

This feature is especially useful during peak dining hours, ensuring you have more time to enjoy rides, shows, and magical moments around the park.

Planning Your Day at Magic Kingdom

Food is a highlight of the theme park experience, but there’s also tons to do in this theme park as well! Make sure to stop by and download our free theme park visual reference guides to plan out what to do, see, and eat while you’re at Magic Kingdom.

We also have sample itineraries for different types of riders visiting Magic Kingdom, and a height guide reference chart to know which rides will be a priority for your family. Make sure to use our Guides page to find our favorite tips and reviews to plan your time at Walt Disney World.

Here are other great planning articles to make your Disney dining plan!

• Best Snacks at Walt Disney World
• Ultimate Guide to Character Dining at Walt Disney World