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Panic... best counter service in MK?
Hi all,
We are not really counter service people... usually bring our lunch in the park and eat a TS dinner. However, in re-working my itinerary (yet again) I am finding us in MK one evening with no dinner! We are complete planners... down to what ride in what order so now I am nervous about this (leave in 5 days!)
We will have eaten brunch at 1900 park fare late that morning but need something for dinner and I don't think I really want to take it in.
However, we are on a tight budget... so I am thinking perhaps counter service would be best. Our party has some kids (not picky) and a vegetarian. Any thoughts? What is your favorite MK counter service place? Thanks!
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Columbia Harbor House is a good counter service option in the Magic Kingdom.
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Originally Posted by faline
Columbia Harbor House is a good counter service option in the Magic Kingdom.
Love that place.
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Cosmic Ray's is also good. They have chicken and rib meals that are large enough to be sharable as well as vegetarian options.
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We love Peco Bill's with the "Fixin's Bar" that has sauteed onions, mushrooms, sliced tomatoes, shredded lettuce, pickles, condiments and I am sure more. It makes for a nice additions to the meal. We love the BBQ pulled pork sandwiches there ourselves...and it is about the only place where we get french fries...but they are great!
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Cosmic Ray's has the best variety with the 3 different stations. They also have a full fixings bar just like Peco's Bills. And you can also enjoy the musical stylings of Sonny Eclipse while dining
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Although our personal favourite is Casey's, I would recommend Cosmic Rays. There is lots of choice for everyone, many meals are large enough to share, and there is a good fixin's bar to choose from.
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Originally Posted by JPL
Cosmic Ray's has the best variety with the 3 different stations. They also have a full fixings bar just like Peco's Bills. And you can also enjoy the musical stylings of Sonny Eclipse while dining
Ditto
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Cosmic Rays!!!!! Fun and yummy. Good choices.
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Cosmic Ray's or Pecos Bill's. I like to see Sonny Eclipse so I'd lean towards Cosmic Ray's.
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Anyone tried....Pinocchio Village Haus? My girls ask everytime we get on IASW about why there are people up there because of course they wave at you. Just wondering if the food is good there so that my girls could be the ones waving.
The menu looks decent but I've never actually at there for a first hand experience.
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Originally Posted by nqi2
Anyone tried....Pinocchio Village Haus? My girls ask everytime we get on IASW about why there are people up there because of course they wave at you. Just wondering if the food is good there so that my girls could be the ones waving.
The menu looks decent but I've never actually at there for a first hand experience.
This used to be one of our favorites before they changed the menu in late 2009. They had an Italian Panini that was really good, but they don't any more. Now the menu just seems to have Pizza, Chicken strips and Salad, none of which appeals to us, so, we haven't been back.
Our favorites are Pecos Bill's and Columbia Harbor House, both on the west side of MK.
I've heard they recently renamed El Pirata y el Perico to Tortuga Tavern, right across from Pirates of the Carribean, and are currently offering the same or a very similar menu. Here's the menu link. We have never tried it, but might on our next visit.
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As a vegetarian I would cast my vote for the Columbia Harbor House. They have a really good vegetarian sandwich.
I'm not a picky eater but have to say I hate the veggie burger at Cosmic Rays. It's just very rubbery. When we eat there I always end up getting a salad, which is OK.
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Cosmic Rays is great, my kids loved it last year we ate there twice I think. Dh and ds split entrees even chicken and ribs it was large enough. We also have always liked the Columbia Harbor House we eat there every trip too.
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Columbia House just outside of Fantasyland on the way to the Haunted Mansion. It's on the left. Good food, wide selection...plus food an adult would want to consume.
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Wow! What great responses! I think I am leaning toward Columbia Harbor House as I really like a quieter atmosphere - but logistically if we are in Tomorrowland I will keep Cosmic Ray's in mind. I really appreciate all the Disney minds on here!
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Another vote for Columbia Harbour House here. It's my family's favorite Magic Kingdom counter service restaurant both for the food and setting. Cosmic Ray's always feels overwhelmingly crowded whenever I'm there. We never have trouble finding a table at Columbia Harbour House, and the place seems quieter and calmer.
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Columbia Harbor House is a good counter service option in the Magic Kingdom.
I agree. There is plenty of different foods for picky eaters and there are also some non-meat items.
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I can't really add anything new to the discussion. Harbor House would probably be my first suggestion as well for you.
Frozen water bottles work great. As they thaw the water stays plenty cold and tastes wonderful. Snacks are great too, as they can keep the kids happy while not destroying a budget.
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Originally Posted by Momto3littlemice
Hi all,
We are not really counter service people... usually bring our lunch in the park and eat a TS dinner. :
Are you allowed to bring food ordrinks into the parks? I thought that was resritcted.
We love Pecos Bills,I think we eat there on every trip. We also enjoy the Columbia harbour House.
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