Eating joints in Disney’s Hollywood Studios are tributes to the golden era of Hollywood. From drive-in movie theaters to cafes reminiscent of a warm family kitchen, every restaurant evokes memories of a different time. Hollywood Studios is also home to one of the most upscale restaurants in any of the Disney theme parks and resort hotels – The Hollywood Brown Derby. Not surprisingly, you need advance dining reservations to eat at the most popular Hollywood Studios establishments. But what if you forgot to make reservations? Or simply decided to be spontaneous with dining plans? What restaurants in Hollywood Studios welcome guests without reservations?
Besides fine dining table service restaurants and character dining events, Hollywood Studios has a wide range of eateries that offer fast casual dining with counter service. You can grab a refreshing drink, a snack, or a full meal at these restaurants in Hollywood Studios, even if you don’t have a reservation. Serving everything from classic American fare to Italian favorites and more, you never have to go hungry at Walt Disney World.
Keep reading to learn more about dining options at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. We’ve put together this list so you can quickly find an eating establishment that accepts walk-in guests, takes mobile orders, or offers counter service without advance dining reservations.
What are the different types of eating joints at Disney’s Hollywood Studios?
There are snack and drink kiosks scattered throughout the park. These places have little to no seating available. You can grab snacks like popcorn or pretzels and seasonal specialties like funnel cakes. Some of them sell themed treats as well.
Quick service restaurants in Hollywood Studios offer casual fast dining and mobile ordering. They have some indoor and/or outdoor seating. You have to pick up your food once it’s ready. These places often have a sizeable menu and are less expensive than fine dining and table service restaurants.
Table service restaurants in Hollywood Studios are themed and offer a more immersive dining experience. They have a more sophisticated atmosphere and menu. A cast member brings your food and drinks to your table. Prices reflect this additional service.
Character dining experiences at Disney’s Hollywood Studios are usually held at table service restaurants. Characters meet guests at their tables to take photographs and sign autographs.
Lounges are either standalone or attached to a table service restaurant. They offer a few snacks but the focus is mainly on drinks. Hollywood Studios has four lounges, the most of any Disney theme park in Orlando, so you don’t have to look far for a refreshing alcoholic or non-alcoholic drink.
What are the best Hollywood Studios restaurants?
For some classic comfort food and a huge serving of nostalgia, head over to the 50’s Prime Time Café at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. It’s like eating at a family member’s home in the 1950s, complete with black and white TV sets playing mid-century shows. If you’ve got grandma and grandpa in your party, this is an unmissable mealtime experience.
Another favorite of ours is The Hollywood Brown Derby, a fine dining table service restaurant that is decorated with special memorabilia. Don’t forget to try the famous cobb salad and grapefruit cake here. But a table at this signature restaurant is near impossible without advance dining reservations. So, what do you do if you have no reservations at Hollywood Studios?
Where can I eat at Hollywood Studios without a dining reservation?
Here’s a list of Hollywood Studios counter service and quick service eating joints where you can grab a quick bite without reservations. Keep in mind that some of these places may be temporarily closed during the Covid pandemic. Please confirm the opening times in the My Disney App on the day of your visit.
ABC Commissary
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Commissary Lane
Time: 10 am to 4:30 pm
Must-try: Curry rice bowl with shrimp
Anaheim Produce
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Sunset Boulevard
Time: 9 am to 7 pm
Must-try: On-the-go healthy energy boosters
Backlot Express
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Echo Lake
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Must-try: Backlot burger
Catalina Eddie’s
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Sunset Boulevard
Time: Not available
Must-try: Fresh hot pizzas and cheesecake verrine
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Time: 11 am to 8 pm
Must-try: Endorian Fried Chicken Tip Yip
Dockside Diner
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Echo Lake
Time: Not available
Must-try: Pulled pork sandwiches
Epic Eats
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Echo Lake
Time: 11 am to 6 pm
Must-try: Funnel cakes
Fairfax Fare
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Sunset Boulevard
Time: 11 am to 3 pm
Must-try: Truffle Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Hot Dog
Hollywood Scoops
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Sunset Boulevard
Time: 12 pm to 7 pm
Must-try: Hand-dipped ice cream sundaes
Kat Saka’s Kettle
Type of service: Quick service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Time: Not available
Must-try: Outpost Mix (a blend of sweet and savory popcorn)
KRNR Rock Station
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Sunset Boulevard
Time: 9 am to 8 pm
Must-try: Frozen lemonade for the kids, Jack Daniel’s Whiskey with Coke for adults
Market
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: Variable
Cuisine: American
Location: Pixar Place
Time: 9 am to 8 pm
Must-try: Num Num cookies if you’re feeling indulgent, fresh fruit if you want to eat healthy
Milk Stand
Type of service: Quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Time: 9 am to 8 pm
Must-try: The legendary blue-green frozen milk from Batuu
Neighborhood Bakery
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, casual dining
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Pixar Place
Time: Not available
Must-try: Frozone Slush and Mickey pretzels
PizzeRizzo
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: Italian
Location: Grand Avenue
Time: 11 am to 5 pm
Must-try: Pepperoni and sausage pizza
Ronto Roasters
Type of service: Quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge
Time: 9 am to 3 pm
Must-try: Grilled sausage and roasted pork wrap
Rosie’s All-American Café
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Sunset Boulevard
Time: 10 am to 8 pm
Must-try: Crispy chicken nuggets, angus cheeseburger, and other American classics
The Trolly Car Café
Type of service: Counter service, quick service
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American Bakery
Location: Hollywood Boulevard
Time: 9 am to 8 pm
Must-try: Disney baked goods washed down with Starbucks coffee
Woody’s Lunch Box
Type of service: Counter service, quick service, mobile orders
Price range: $ (under $14.99)
Cuisine: American
Location: Toy Story Land
Time: 9 am to 8 pm
Must-try: Frozen Mystic Portal Punch in an Alien Sipper (souvenir specialty)