Hi Julie,
Welcome to planDisney and thank you for your question!
I completely hear you, sometimes eating in the elements can be a bit challenging, but Hakuna Matata! Many of the
Quick Service dining locations have either some sort of covering or you can focus on places that allow you to eat inside. Let me give you a few ideas!
In Magic Kingdom Park, I love going to either
Casey’s Corner or
Cosmic Ray’s Starlight Café. Casey’s Corner has a few tables and chairs inside very close to where you pick up your food. Maybe send someone in your party over to scout out seats while you’re ordering the food. For Cosmic Ray’s, there’s a ton of indoor seating!
In Disney’s Animal Kingdom, there are places like
Restaurantosaurus, Satu'li Canteen and
Pizzafari that have indoor dining. You should also check out
Flame Tree Barbecue, though the seating is outdoors, there are multiple shaded pavilions where you can eat and are a great place to relax. I personally think these seats at Flame Tree Barbecue are Animal Kingdom’s best kept secret!
For EPCOT try the new
Connections Eatery at the front of the Park and for Disney’s Hollywood Studios, think about somewhere like
Backlot Express or
Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo.
Of course, you can also head to Table Service restaurants and places that require a reservation, but the above are just a few places that you can stop when you’re on the move! Many of the above locations have
mobile ordering, which allows you to place your order on your phone through the My Disney Experience mobile app (check before heading over). This is SUPER helpful because as your food is being made, you and your party can look for a seat.
One final tip: try to do lunch or dinner at different times to avoid the crowds. For example, if you’re ready for lunch, try eating earlier at 10:30 or 11:00 a.m. This might save you time so you’re not waiting too long to receive your food!
I know that was a ton of info, but I hope this “Bit By Bryanna” is helpful as you prepare for your next holiday at the Walt Disney World Resort. If you have any other planning or vacation questions,
please feel free to reach out, I’m always happy to help!
The Magic Is Calling,
Bryanna