If you want a 50s experience like no other then the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater is the place for you. Do you like dinner and a movie? What about dinner and a movie in a car shaped seat? At Hollywood Studios’ Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater you can enjoy delicious American cuisine while watching classic movie clips from the 1950s.
| Walt Disney World Park | Hollywood Studios |
|---|---|
| Location in Park | Commissary Lane |
| Dining Experience | 50’s Style, Drive-In Theme |
| Hours | 11 AM – 5 PM |
| Price Range | $15 – $34.99 |
| Type of Cuisine | American |
| Mobile Order | No |
| Reservations | Yes |
| Allergy-Friendly | Yes |
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Dining Overview
At the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater you’ll go back to a time to when drive-in movie theaters were all the rage. Vintage memorabilia, twinkling stars and the Hollywood backdrop really set the mood to make you feel like you took a step back in time.
After stepping into the “restaurant,” which actually feels more like stepping outside, you’ll be seated at either a car-shaped table or at one of the classic picnic benches at the back of the room. All seating has a view of the huge projection screen at the front of the restaurant where clips of classic Sci-Fi flicks from the 50s will entertain you while you dine. Expect to see lots of aliens, monsters and creatures from beyond while you chow down on wholesome, classic American fare.
Menu
There’s a wide variety of foods on the appetizer menu from shrimp and crab fondue to fried dill pickles. For the entrees the menu includes a flame-broiled burger, buffalo chicken salad, and an oven roasted turkey wrap. The menu is full of items that everyone in your party can enjoy!
Appetizers
Smoked Seafood Dip – A Blend of Smoked Fish and Shrimp, Celery, Onions, Cream Cheese, and Spices, garnished with Fresh Chives and Tomatoes, and served with Corn Tortilla Chips. $11.00
Crispy Chicken Strips – Your choice of Spicy Buffalo, Chipotle BBQ, or Szechuan Sauce served with Celery Sticks and Blue Cheese Dressing. $12.00
Island Cake – Apple and Cabbage Slaw and Dill Rémoulade (Plant-based). $12.00
Fried Dill Pickles – Served with Horseradish Dipping Sauce. $10.00
Sci-Fi Wedge Salad – Crispy Iceberg Wedge, Grape Tomato, Bacon, Red Onions, Blue Cheese Crumbles, Radish, Balsamic Glaze, and Blue Cheese Dressing. $9.00
Entrees
Drive In BBQ Burger – Our Signature Blend of Beef, BBQ Spice, Brioche Bun, House-made BBQ Sauce, Bacon, and Cheddar topped with an Onion Ring and Crispy-fried Banana Pepper. $21.00
Oven Roasted Turkey Sandwich – House-brined Herb-roasted Turkey served on a Fresh-baked Multigrain Croissant with Bacon, Lettuce, Vine-ripened Marinated Tomatoes, and Cilantro-Avocado Aïoli. $17.00
Pan Smeared Pasta – Penne Pasta tossed in a Smoked Tomato Four-Cheese Cream Sauce with Baby Kale, Fennel, Zucchini, and Red Bell Peppers. $25.00
Seasonal Specialty Burger. $22.00
Flying Saucer Impossible Burger – Grilled Plant-based Burger, Grilled Portobello Mushroom, “Cashew-Mozzarella”, Garlic-Tomato “Aïoli”, Nut-free Pesto, Lettuce and Tomato (Plant-based). $20.00
Buffalo Chicken Salad – Fried Chicken Strips tossed in Spicy Buffalo Sauce with Mixed Greens, Bacon, Tomato, Red Onion, Cucumber, Shredded Cheddar, and Fried Tortilla Strips with Cilantro-Ranch Dressing. $16.00
Classic American Burger – Our Signature Blend of Beef served on a Brioche Bun with Caramelized Onions, American Cheese, Bacon, Lettuce, and Gourmet Tomato. $19.00
Chicken Pasta – Penne Pasta tossed in a Smoked Tomato Four-Cheese Cream Sauce with Baby Kale, Fennel, Zucchini, and Red Bell Peppers. Also available with Whole-Wheat Penne Pasta. $24.00
Beef and Blue Burger – Our Signature Blend of Beef on a Brioche Roll topped with Blue Cheese, Onion Marmalade, Bacon, Lettuce, and a Gourmet Tomato. $19.00
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If you’re looking for a unique dining experience, be sure to consider the Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater when planning your next trip to Disney’s Hollywood Studios. There’s no other place on Disney property that you can sit back, grab a meal, and experience a retro drive-in experience all at the same time.
Written by
Gio Lambert
Contributing Writer
Gio loves all things Disney! He’s been on three Disney cruises around the world and has said they’re the best way to vacation. As a Central Florida native, he’s grown up going to Disney and has loved every experience. Gio’s favorite Disney movie is The Lion King but he loves the music from Tarzan. If he had to spend the rest of his life in one theme park he would probably pick either Animal Kingdom or Hollywood Studios.
We try to get a reservation here every time we go. The burgers are good, but the milkshakes are even better. And the whole family loves the atmosphere.