Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by cy1229 » Oct Tue 25, 2011 10:14 am

Quick-service doesn't usually stand out in my mind but here's what I've done / tried:

Magic Kingdom
2001 - the sandwich shop by the river boats. I forget what it's called. Anyway, we liked it ok. Nothing exciting.
2008 - Pecos Bill - LOVE it!
2010 - Lunching Pad - not bad. Not great. Definitely acceptable.

Animal Kingdom
2001, 2008, 2010 - Flame Tree BBQ - YUM. What can I say, when we've been to the same restaurant all three trips, we love it.

Saratoga Springs
2010- we had a good lunch in their cafe'. It wasn't remarkably memorable but it was good.

Hollywood Studios
2008 - Pizza Planet - the pizza was just ok but the girls, who were 13 and 9 at the time, really enjoyed the atmosphere. Plus, the location was convenient without having to walk back and forth to a lot of places.
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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by Amy » Oct Tue 25, 2011 11:49 am

agingerbugg wrote:Every time we are in EPCOT, we always do lunch at the Tangerine Cafe. Dinner is always somewhere different, but DSO insists that we go there for lunch.
Where is that located? Sounds like maybe Morocco?

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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by CarolwoodPacific » Oct Tue 25, 2011 12:28 pm

Amy wrote:
agingerbugg wrote:Every time we are in EPCOT, we always do lunch at the Tangerine Cafe. Dinner is always somewhere different, but DSO insists that we go there for lunch.
Where is that located? Sounds like maybe Morocco?
Yes, it is in Morocco. If you are facing the pavilion it is on the front right side. The chicken wrap is delicious!

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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by Amy » Oct Tue 25, 2011 1:25 pm

CarolwoodPacific wrote:
Amy wrote:
agingerbugg wrote:Every time we are in EPCOT, we always do lunch at the Tangerine Cafe. Dinner is always somewhere different, but DSO insists that we go there for lunch.
Where is that located? Sounds like maybe Morocco?
Yes, it is in Morocco. If you are facing the pavilion it is on the front right side. The chicken wrap is delicious!
Hmmm, thanks for the tip ~ I might have to try that in a few weeks :D

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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by CarolwoodPacific » Oct Tue 25, 2011 3:19 pm

It's very similar to a Greek gyro. They are accomodating if there's anything you don't want on the wrap. I hope you enjoy it if you give it a try!

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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by Amy » Oct Tue 25, 2011 7:31 pm

CarolwoodPacific wrote:It's very similar to a Greek gyro. They are accomodating if there's anything you don't want on the wrap. I hope you enjoy it if you give it a try!
I'm even more inclined to try it now ~ I like gyros :D

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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by Sharonofwindham » Oct Tue 25, 2011 8:08 pm

MK-Love the atmosphere of Pecos Bills, and the food is always good! Over the years I have had my fav meals, and i'm always a bit disappointed when they are replaced, but I always find another :ccat:
There is one room with a tiled staircase, and lots of flowers, that I always have to sit in :D
Also love Columbia Harbour House as well!
EC-Have always loved "Sunshine Food Fair" in the Land. All the choices always keep everyone happy :D
HS- Love, love "the Backlot", the atmosphere and the food. We always liked to find a really funky spot with unusual props :shock: :D
AK- PIZZAFARI!!! Great food, and amazing murals :goofy_bounce: BEAUTIFUL!!
Resorts-Haven't had the pleasure of checking out to many...
BW- Spoodles pizza is delish!
CB- Way back in '96, the food court was amazing! Great variety.
BC-Hurricane Hanna's '03, delicious wraps, and what could be better than enjoying the view of that gorgeous pool :goofy_bounce:

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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by Amy » Oct Tue 25, 2011 8:14 pm

Sharonofwindham wrote:There is one room with a tiled staircase, and lots of flowers, that I always have to sit in :D
I first read this as a "tilted" staircase and I was thinking to myself that would be challenging to climb :shock: :roll: :lol:

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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by Sharonofwindham » Oct Tue 25, 2011 8:41 pm

Amy wrote:
Sharonofwindham wrote:There is one room with a tiled staircase, and lots of flowers, that I always have to sit in :D
I first read this as a "tilted" staircase and I was thinking to myself that would be challenging to climb :shock: :roll: :lol:
:lol: :shock: It's a new attraction don't ya know! If you can make it all the way to the top, your meal is on the house! Have you seen this room though? It sort of gives you the feel of eating at a cafe on a street in a Spanish village :)

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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by Amy » Oct Tue 25, 2011 8:59 pm

Sharonofwindham wrote:
Amy wrote:
Sharonofwindham wrote:There is one room with a tiled staircase, and lots of flowers, that I always have to sit in :D
I first read this as a "tilted" staircase and I was thinking to myself that would be challenging to climb :shock: :roll: :lol:
:lol: :shock: It's a new attraction don't ya know! If you can make it all the way to the top, your meal is on the house! Have you seen this room though? It sort of gives you the feel of eating at a cafe on a street in a Spanish village :)
We'll have to look for it this time around. We ate there only once on our past trip and we sat outside with NaCler's Momma while the rest of the group went over to Pirates...

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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by TikiTikiRoom » Jan Wed 04, 2012 2:05 pm

Amy wrote:We love, love, love the Flame Tree BBQ at the Animal Kingdom....
Not only is their food delicious, but I always catch myself listening to the background music from that area in the park. Love it.

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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by Amy » Jan Wed 04, 2012 2:07 pm

TikiTikiRoom wrote:
Amy wrote:We love, love, love the Flame Tree BBQ at the Animal Kingdom....
Not only is their food delicious, but I always catch myself listening to the background music from that area in the park. Love it.

(sorry for bumping this old thread)
Yup, like the music in that area too! But mostly the food :lol:

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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by TikiTikiRoom » Jan Wed 04, 2012 2:08 pm

Sharonofwindham wrote: HS- Love, love "the Backlot", the atmosphere and the food. We always liked to find a really funky spot with unusual props :shock: :D
I'd like to add that the french fries are amazing there. It's also really fun to sit and eat right when one of the Indiana Jones shows is going on. You're just casually eating a burger and a huge explosion erupts in the background. Love it.
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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by northernmousefan2007 » Jan Wed 04, 2012 5:20 pm

I love Pecos Bills, not for the food so much as the family memories I have there. As far as food quality and taste goes its definitely Flame tree BBQ and Sunshine Seasons at the top of my list.

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Re: Favorite Counter Service meals at WDW?

Post by Amy » Jan Wed 04, 2012 5:35 pm

northernmousefan2007 wrote:I love Pecos Bills, not for the food so much as the family memories I have there. As far as food quality and taste goes its definitely Flame tree BBQ and Sunshine Seasons at the top of my list.
Pecos Bills was so loud this past trip! It is a good place to eat when you can sit outside, but it just ended up hurting my ears this time around :( Oh yeah, you have named two of my favorite restaurants for sure :D

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