Making the Most of Counter Service Dining-Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Recently, I shared with you how to make the most of your counter service dining at the Magic Kingdom and EPCOT.  Today, I am giving you some suggestions for Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  Just because you have counter service dining, doesn’t mean you have to eat the same thing over and over again.  Even if children are part of your group, they don’t have to eat just chicken tenders and peanut butter and jelly all the time.  Yes, those are often choices at the counter service restaurants as far as children go.  However, we’ve been known to get a kids meal for a “snack”…..no worries, we use those snack credits, too :)…..and maybe let the kids share off of our meal for dinner or lunch.  We don’t misuse our food credits.  We just try to be creative, and use them so we’re getting variety, trying new things, and getting the most for our money.

Backlot Area

ABC Commissary–Another location on Disney property where you can find fish and chips, as well as a meal with a cheeseburger AND fried shrimp together.  Yum!  Here, the kids can also enjoy a turkey sandwich-a nice break from the chicken tenders and hamburgers.

Backlot Express-This is my second favorite counter service restaurant at Disney Hollywood Studios.  One thing I really like here is the Southwest Chicken Salad, and my husband loves the Angus Onion Straw hamburger.  The Grilled Turkey and Cheese is really good, too.  One nice thing about this restaurant, is you fill your own drinks.  That means refills :).

Toy Story Pizza Planet-My favorite counter service restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.  The atmosphere is super fun, and the seating is very plentiful.  Of course, we com here for the pizza.  And, during Star Wars weekends, my boys look forward to the Darth Vader cupcake as a dessert choice.  Another favorite food of ours here is the Caprese Salad.  It’s so refreshing!

Studio Catering Company-Looking for some kick in your meals?  Try their Buffalo Chicken Sandwich.  Or, if something lighter is meeting your needs, you could try the Chicken Caesar Wrap.

Sunset Boulevard:

Starring Rolls Cafe-If you’re familiar with Disney’s Hollywood Studios, you’ve probably treated yourself to a sweet treat from Starring Rolls.  But did you know they also have sushi?  And, a turkey sandwich on focaccia?  Although, part of me likes to use my snack credits here-the Butterfinger Cupcake is divine!

Fairfax Fare-Here is where you’ll find some BBQ!  BBQ spareribs and chicken grace the menu here.  That can be a filling meal, then fill in the rest of your day with snacks or a lighter meal-like use a child’s meal credit to snack on some chicken tenders later in the day.  BBQ pork sandwiches, and some mac and cheese fill this menu, as well.

Echo Lake:

Min and Bill’s Dockside Diner-This place, at the edge of Echo Lake, not far from the Sorcerer’s Hat, has a most unique item on the menu…..a frankfurter wrapped in a pretzel roll.  Or, you could go for the Italian Sausage sandwich or the Chicken Caesar Salad.

So, where do you enjoy eating at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?  Do you plan your day around your meals, or just stop and grab something when you’re hungry?

Magically Yours,

Carrie of My Favorite Finds

Related articles

• Making the Most of Counter Service Dining – Magic Kingdom (chipandco.com)
• Making the Most of Counter Service – EPCOT (chipandco.com)

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