Quick-Service Restaurants At Resorts Worth Leaving The Disney Parks For



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With so many options for enjoying a meal within the Disney parks, you’ll find that you never have to exit a park to eat during your vacation. Whether you prefer a convenient quick-service meal, or a leisurely sit-down experience, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy at each Disney park. However, if you wish to exit the parks to enjoy a meal you are more than welcome to visit any Disney resort and experience their options. Many quick-service restaurants have delicious offerings that are worth leaving the parks for, especially when you want a break or a change of scenery. If you have an upcoming visit to Disney World then check out these quick-service restaurants worth leaving the parks for.

Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory at Port Orleans French Quarter

Port Orleans French Quarter is a moderate resort that has excellent theming and a great quick-service restaurant to enjoy. This resort is worth visiting for the charming theme alone, as you will really feel like you’re strolling through New Orleans’ French Quarter during your visit. Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory is the main quick-service option for guests here. Guests can enjoy New Orleans’ favorites like Po Boys, Jambalaya, and Gumbo. The nearby Scat Cat Club Cafe serves delicious Mickey-shaped beignets with dipping sauces that keeps guests coming back for more.

Sassagoula
Food at Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory. Photo: Disney

Centertown Market at Disney’s Caribbean Beach Resort

If you want to visit somewhere that has a taste of the Caribbean then visit Caribbean Beach Resort and check out Centertown Market. This food court-style restaurant has many options for you and your family to enjoy, and being right off of the Skyliner makes it easy to get to. Guests can enjoy options like a Jerk Chicken Salad Wrap, Mango Barbecued Pulled Pork, Honey-Pineapple Pork Ribs, and so much more.

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Centertown Market. Photo: Disney

Contempo Cafe at Disney’s Contemporary Resort

Disney’s Contemporary Resort is located on the monorail line, making it easy to get to from Magic Kingdom or EPCOT. This resort is home to Contempo Cafe, a quick-service restaurant with many unique options. Open for breakfast, lunch, or dinner, guests with all tastes will find something to enjoy here. Some popular options include the Grilled Shrimp Bowl, Contempo Artisanal Burger, Flatbreads, and salads.

Contempo Cafe
Contempo Cafe. Photo: Disney

Capt. Cook’s at Disney’s Polynesian Resort

Disney’s Polynesian Resort is an amazing resort to visit. Also located off the monorail route, this resort will transport you to an island paradise. Its quick-service restaurant, Capt. Cook’s, reflects this inspiration. Capt. Cook’s serves food with an island-inspiration like the Aloha Pork Sandwich, Thai Coconut Meatballs, Pulled Pork Nachos, and more. Capt. Cook’s is also one of two places that you can get the famous Tonga Toast for breakfast. Kona Cafe is the only other place that serves this banana-stuffed French Toast that is fried and tossed in cinnamon sugar.

Capt. Cook's Sign
Capt. Cook’s Sign

Do you enjoy quick-service restaurants or sit-down meals? Do prefer resort dining or park dining? Let us know in the comments below!

Featured Photo: Emily Murray.

Written by

Megan Woodard


Contributing Writer

Megan was born into a Disney family. Her first trip to Disney World was when she was only 18 months old. Now as an adult, Megan loves to share the magic of Disney with her family. Keeping up with Disney news and Disney World knowledge is a fun hobby for Megan. Disney World is her favorite place to be and continuously brings back her childhood joy.

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