There is a new Disney World Restaurant currently under construction in the Magic Kingdom.  Later in 2015 the Jungle Navigation Co., Ltd. Skipper Canteen restaurant will open in Adventureland.

At the Jungle Skipper Canteen, guests will be able to experience “World Famous Jungle Cuisine” in one of several unique dining rooms – including a crew mess hall and a once-hidden secret meeting room of the famed Society of Explorers and Adventurers. The restaurant will also be staffed by Jungle Cruise Skippers.

This highly themed restaurant will be a welcomed addition to the Magic Kingdom  On the heels of the immensely successful Be Our Guest Restaurant, the Disney Imagineers will create an experience that Disney World guests will certainly enjoy.

We can't wait until it is finished!

The newest restaurant to offer breakfast at the Walt Disney World Resort is doing so in a fashion that makes it unique from all of the others!  Be Our Guest Restaurant in the Magic Kingdom is becoming the first Disney Quick Service Location that will offer a prix fixe menu that includes a shared basket of pastries per table and it will accept reservations through the My Disney Experience online service.

Be Our Guest Restaurant

At the place that has become the #1 Quick Service location at Disney World the addition of a unique breakfast offering will only further cement that title.  The french inspired menu provides breakfast options that you will not find anywhere else at Disney World within the amazing setting of the Be Our Guest Restaurant with its 3 themed dining rooms.

Be Our Guest Breakfast Entrees (Adult)

There is a wide varieties of adult entrees to choose from with each costing $19.99 including self service beverages and the shared basket of pastries. 

For many Disney World Fans, the dining experiences during their vacations are just as important as the attractions that they visit.  This edition of the Disney World Top 6 takes a look at the best Quick Service Restaurants that can be found in the Magic Kingdom Theme Park.

Disney World Top 6:Quick Service Restaurants In The Magic Kingdom

There is a wide variety of food choices that you can get in Walt Disney World Resort's most popular theme park.  Dining has greatly evolved beyond the plain hot dogs, hamburgers, and pizza.  Our Top 6 Quick Service Restaurants combine great food choices along with entertainment and great Disney Storytelling to enjoy while you eat.

6. Sleepy Hollow Refreshments

Sleepy Hollow Refreshments, located in Liberty Square,  makes this list for its creative menu of waffle based sandwiches.  Whether you choose the Sweet and Spicy Chicken Waffle Sandwich or the ham, prosciutto, and Swiss waffle sandwich, you can't lose.  These sandwiches are amazing.

Check out the review: Sleepy Hollow Refreshments at the Magic Kingdom Review

5. Pinocchio Village Haus Restaurant

This Fantasyland restaurant has a lot more than initially meets the eye.  Beyond the good food you will discover including: flatbreads, salads, and sub sandwiches. There is a lot of great storytelling that can be found within those walls.  The story of Pinocchio can be discovered in a variety of murals placed through the rooms in the restaurant, making this a place to explore even if you are not hungry.  Bonus tip: Head to the upstairs balcony seating and go outside for great views of Cinderella Castle and the Princess Charming Regal Carousel.

Check out the review: Pinocchio Village Haus Restaurant Review

4. Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe 

Two words: Sonny Eclipse!  This restaurant has its own audio-animatronic lounge singer named Sonny Eclipse!  This is definitely a reason to visit Cosmic Ray's.  There is also a wide variety of food choices, ensuring that families will be able to find something to please everyone across the three different kitchen areas.  Make sure you check out all that there is to offer before you place your order.
Check out the review: Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe Review

3. Columbia Harbour House

This hidden gem located in Fantasyland and Liberty Square provides a seafood based menu that will certainly help you escape the burger rut.  There is a lot more seating here than you may realize and often heading to the upstairs level seating results in a peaceful dining experience even on very crowded days.  The theming to be found throughout the restaurant is also great and should be explored.

Check out the review: Columbia Harbour House Review

2. Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe

Crowds always flock to Frontierland to enjoy the food at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe.  Their specialty might be a burger, but their special toppings bar with freshly grilled onions and mushrooms make this a place to visit when you are at the Magic Kingdom.  The inside is quite large and has multiple seating areas to enjoy.

Check out the review: Pecos Bill Tale Tale Inn and Cafe Review

1.  Be Our Guest Restaurant

The newest Quick Service Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom tops our list, but the Be Our Guest Restaurant is unique for a number of reasons.  First of all, it is the only restaurant at the Magic Kingdom that is a Quick Service Restaurant at lunch time, but becomes a Table Service Restaurant at Dinner.  The cuisine is french inspired to follow the theme of the Beauty and the Beast movie and the theming within the restaurant itself is nothing short of amazing!  It is worth it to dine here just to check out the incredible 3 different dining rooms in the restaurant.  Don't worry, the food is superb here as well.  This restaurant will rank higher as an attraction than many Magic Kingdom attractions, making this a definite Disney World Vacation Must Do!

Check out the review: Be Our Guest Restaurant at the Magic Kingdom Review

If you are looking for lunch or dinner in the Magic Kingdom and are not in the mood for a burger you may want to try this often overlooked restaurant that we consider a Disney World Hidden Secret.

Columbia Harbour House

Nestled deep within the Magic Kingdom straddling Fantasyland and Liberty Square Columbia Harbour House provides one of the best Disney Quick Service Dining options without the fanfare or the crowds.

The main entrance can be found along the Liberty Square portion of the building opposite the entrance to the Haunted Mansion.  Once inside, you will discover that this restaurant is surprisingly large.

Disney World Secret Tip: Try the upstairs seating,  It is typically not very crowded and can provide a nice break on a busy day in the Magic Kingdom.


The menu is provides several different Seafood options, as well as, vegetarian, and chicken.  One of the signature items is the fried shrimp platter with fries and cole slaw (pictured above.) Another favorite is the Lobster Roll.

A personal favorite is the Grilled Salmon with couscous and steamed broccoli. This is certainly not your normal theme park fare.  It is also one of our recommended Top Choices for using a Quick Service Dining Credit when using the Disney Dining Plan.

Also you will find a selection of salads, sandwiches (Try the Lighthouse Sandwich with Hummus or the Anchors Away with White Tuna), soups, and what Seafood Fast Food Restaurant doesn't offer a Fried Fish platter.

Liberty Square Or Fantasyland?

One of the most interesting aspects of the Columbia Harbour house is the unique architecture for the building.  The reason it is unique is the fact that it actually sits in two different Magic Kingdom Lands.  The above picture shows how the building looks from Liberty Square.

As you turn to the left to head towards Fantasyland you see the view of Fantasyland is blocked by the creative use of having the building cross over the walkway, thus limiting the view.

After passing through the "tunnel" and exiting on the Fantasyland side you can look back and see the other side of the Columbia Harbour House.  All of a sudden instead of seeing American - New England Coastal town, you have transported to a European village.


Upon further inspection the restaurant has a completely different look from the Fantasyland side, but seamlessly makes the transition.  This happens so smoothly that many people never even notice.  Make sure you take an extra minute or two during your next trip to check out the great details of both personalities of the Columbia Harbour House.

Disney World Quick Service Must Do!

Columbia Harbour House is definitely a must do Disney Quick Service Restaurant for lunch or dinner.  Whether you are using the Disney Dining Plan or not this is still a good place to get a good meal and escape the crowds.  Put this on your list for your next Disney World Vacation!

When guests visit the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort they don't have to settle for typical theme park food.  Today Only WDWorld takes you to Liberty Square to the small eatery called Sleepy Hollow, where they serve up some great waffle sandwiches!


This walk-up Disney World Quick Service location used to be known for its tasty funnel cakes, which are still available, but they really started generating excitement when they added waffles to their menu.


They serve both breakfast and lunch waffles sandwiches that are freshly made to order.  It sometimes takes a little longer, but you can watch them make the waffles and build your sandwiches.


The above pictured sandwich is the ham, prosciutto, and Swiss waffle sandwich.  It is topped with arugula and tomato.  This is a great tasting sandwich and the waffle really complements it well.

The next one we tried was the Sweet and Spicy Chicken Waffle Sandwich.  This one features a breaded chicken breast and really did live up to its sweet and spicy name.


We enjoyed the lunch waffle sandwiches so much that we had to come back on another day to try the breakfast offerings.  Pictured above is the ham and cheese omelet waffle that features prosciutto and tomato.  This is certainly another winner.

For those that tire of the savory waffle options, there is one that caters to those who prefer sweets.  This waffle is covered with strawberry compote, whipped cream and powdered sugar.  This sweet treat is available all day, so you can indulge whenever you feel the urge.

Sleepy Hollow Dining Review Summary

The waffle sandwiches that are now part of the menu transform Sleepy Hollow from a place that would normally be passed by, to one that has our attention.  We enjoyed all of the waffle based offerings and would recommend them to anyone looking for something different to try for breakfast or lunch during your visit to the Magic Kingdom.

With the expansion to Fantasyland, the Magic Kingdom has created a restaurant that should be on everyone's list to visit during their next Walt Disney World Resort Vacation.  The aptly named Be Our Guest Restaurant is themed after the classic Disney movie Beauty & The Beast and is situated in Beast's Castle.

Disney World Dining At Its Best!
Besides the stunning decor and theming that takes this restaurant beyond the ordinary, it is also noteworthy for being a Disney World Quick Service Restaurant by day and a Table Service Restaurant at night.  This is what you look for during your Disney vacation, a unique dining experience that you will remember long after the vacation is over.


The details are amazing!  Do not be put off by having to stand in long lines waiting to eat lunch at Be Our Guest Restaurant.  Treat it like any other Disney World Attraction (which it definitely is!) and you will be reward by a fairly quick moving line.

Reservations for Dinner can be hard to come by and expect to have to reserve near the 180 day reservation window to get in.  For most we would just recommend visiting at lunch for a truly wonderful dining experience.




Once inside it is hard to take in all of the amazing decor and details.  From carved gargoyles to the suits of armor, you know that you are in for a treat when you finally get to the dining rooms.

The lunchtime ordering process is much different that other Quick Service Restaurants.  You are either guided to a computer kiosk or a register staffed by a Disney Cast Member.  Prior to ordering your party either registers one of their MagicBands or you are given a special "rose".  Since the food preparation takes place in another part of the building, after you order to go to find a table and the servers use the RFID technology to find you and bring your food to you.



The menu features sandwiches and salads with a French influence on the cuisine.  The regular and kid's menus (shown above) feature adult entrees priced between $8.99 - $13.49.




There are 3 different dining rooms to choose from and they all are themed differently and have unique decor to enjoy.  Choosing where to sit is a harder decision than choosing what to eat.


When your food is ready it is brought to you in special carts by the staff.



We tried 3 of the entrees during a recent visit: The Tuna Nicoise Salad - warm seared tuna steak with chilled green beans, potatoes, olives, roasted bell peppers, tomatoes, and hard poached egg, Carved Prime Chuck Roast Beef Sandwich - served warm on a baguette with horseradish sour cream and Pommes Frites, & Croque Monsieur - Grilled sandwich of carved ham, Gruyere cheese, and bechamel with Pommes Frites.

Be Our Guest Restaurant Is A Must Visit!
We would highly recommend this outstanding Disney World Quick Service Restaurant.  We have yet to try the Table Service version, but will be posting a review after we have had that opportunity.  The spectacular theming combined with very good food and excellent service make this one of if not the best Disney World Quick Service Restaurant and a Must Visit for any Disney World fan.

New attractions continue to open at the Magic Kingdom at the Walt Disney World Resort as part of the historic Fantasyland Expansion.  The "Be Our Guest Restaurant" which will be themed after the hit Disney animated movie Beauty And The Beast will open to guests starting on November 19th and Disney World guest can call to make reservations starting at 7:00 AM on August 20th.

Here are the details about this new combination Quick Service by Day and Table Service at Night Restaurant with French inspired cuisine at the Magic Kingdom:

It’s almost time! You can make reservations at Be Our Guest Restaurant in New Fantasyland at Magic Kingdom® Park beginning at noon on Aug. 20 by calling 407-WDW-DINE. 

You can make reservations up to 180 days out – the very first seating will be for dinner on Nov. 19 – by calling 407-WDW-DINE (3463), or visiting any Walt Disney World® Guest Relations Theme Park location or Guest Services desk at a Walt Disney World Resort hotel. Online reservations will be available beginning on Aug. 22. at www.disneyworld.com/dine. 

On the Disney Dining Plan, Be Our Guest is one quick-service entitlement for lunch, and one table-service restaurant entitlement for dinner. When booking a reservation, you will be required to provide a credit card number in advance and you will be charged $10.00 per person if a cancellation isn’t made at least one day in advance. This helps ensure that more Guests can enjoy the dining experiences available at Walt Disney World Resort restaurants.

 Located at the base of the mountain below Beast’s castle, this themed venue transports diners to the magical world of “Beauty and the Beast.” Lunch is quick and casual (no reservations required), with Guest-activated terminals that make ordering a snap (there also will be traditional cashiers for cash orders and special dietary requests). Once your Clients have ordered, they simply take a seat and lunch will be delivered to their table – on china, not paper. Dinner is table service.

Cuisine is French inspired to match the hit animated film’s theme. Dinner selections include the usual favorites like steak, poultry and fish; but with a French flair befitting of the environment. Grilled strip steak with pommes frites (French fries), French onion soup and thyme-scented pork chop are just a few of the things found on the dinner menu. For lunch, your Clients will be able to enjoy salads like the tuna Nicoise and sandwiches such as the Croque Monsieur (ham and cheese) and grilled steak sandwich with garlic butter spread. There will also be heartier fare, like braised pork and vegetable quiche.

The restaurant features three themed dining rooms: the mysterious West Wing with the “enchanted rose;” the Rose Gallery with twirling, larger-than-life figures of Belle and Beast; and The Ballroom with elegant details, such as a domed ceiling, twinkling chandeliers and glimpses of softly falling snow outside.

When you are planning your Disney World Vacation, you should definitely consider eating at one or more of the Disney World Character Dining experiences.  When you add Disney Characters to one of the Walt Disney World Resort themed Restaurants, you create a memorable experience that will endure long after your vacation is over.