What counter service restaurants do you like?

amymouse · 11-15-2004

I've decided to eat at mostly counter service restaurants during my upcoming trip. Budget concerns are partly to blame for my unusual lack of table service restaurants in my itinerary. I also want to be more flexible during this trip. I'm attending my first Mousefest (yea!) and want to be free to join other Mousefesters in any spur of the moment plans and not feel tied to previously made arrangements.

So, getting to the point (finally) what counter service restaurants have you enjoyed, and why? I've been looking at the menus at allearsnet.com and several of the restaurants have caught my eye. Sharing some of your experiences, though, sure would help me narrow down my choices.

Thanks,
Amy

crystalrp · 11-15-2004

We really enjoy Cosmic Rays in tomorrowland at MK. They offer a family chicken meal that is very reasonably priced. We also enjoy Flame Tree Barbecue in the AK. Pecos Bills has a large fixins' bar. I haven't really had many unenjoyable meals now that I stop to think about it! Bet you get tons of replies to this post! Have fun!!

**roxie** · 11-15-2004

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Originally Posted by crystalrp

We really enjoy Cosmic Rays in tomorrowland at MK. They offer a family chicken meal that is very reasonably priced. We also enjoy Flame Tree Barbecue in the AK.

Those are two that we really enjoy, too!
If you have kids, go to Pizza Planet in MGM. In EPCOT, we always just nibble our way through WS because there is so much good food.

mickaholic4077 · 11-15-2004

In the MK:Columbia Harbor House

In Epcot:Electric Umbrella and the American Adventure place

MGM:The various places by the entrance to Fantasmic

AK:Flame Tree Barbeque

Keep in mind not to go during peak lunch times. I was at MK on 11/4,and I waited a half hour at CHH for my bowl of clam chowder!!!!!!

disneymom · 11-15-2004

We always like to get the hamburgers from Pecos Bills in MK. They have a great fixins bar!

Erin · 11-15-2004

We always go to Peco's Bills, too. The fixin's bar is superb, the salads are wonderful, and the kids meals are great.

KarenWDWCP · 11-15-2004

You get another vote for Pecos Bills from me!!

I also like all the places at Sunset Ranch Market at the Studios!

gcbdad · 11-15-2004

We like Pecos Bill too but if you are in the mood for something besides Hotdogs and Hamburgers you should try the Columbia Harbor House. You can get a great White Tuna sandwich or a great Ham sandwich on very good multigrain bread. You can check out the menu on allearsnet.com.

**mickey** · 11-15-2004

MK - Columbia Harbor House, Pecos Bill (to a lesser extent)
EPCOT - Tangiering Cafe, Harry Ramsden Fish and Chips, Yakitori House
Disney-MGM - None really, but ABC is ok
Animal Kingdom - Tusker House

amymouse · 11-16-2004

Thanks for all the great ideas so far. I did manage to make one decision on my own. Since I'm an absolute sucker for the Cobb salad and chocolate flourless cake at The Brown Derby at MGM, I'm pleased to learn that both of these are available as counter service items next door at Starring Rolls Bakery. They might not be the same without the yummy crab cakes on the side, but I'm looking forward to giving it the ol' college try!

TxGuatedad · 11-17-2004

My family really likes Columbia Harbor House as well. It works well for budget minded because the portions can be split. Two items is more than enough for the three of us. Even with drinks, you are looking at less than $25 for three to eat.

Get there a little early for lunch (11:30-11:45) to avoid the lines, and go upstairs to find a table. We always get a table at a window over the walkway from Fantasyland to Liberty Square.

Enjoy!

TxGuatedad · 11-17-2004

The more I think about it, why should you miss out on some great dining experiences. Maybe I do not eat as much as others, but why not eat at a sit down service and split some entrees (as opposed to buffets which can be expensive).

You did not say you were going by yourself.

I think '50s Prime Time is a great place to eat. If I recall, you get almost half a fried chicken on the plate. Request an extra plate, and an appetizer of french fries. We do this all the time because I cannot bring myself to let the little one eat mac and cheese or PBJs for days on end. May be a little more than the family meal at Cosmic Ray's, but a much better dining experience.

Enjoy

tigger · 11-17-2004

Tusker House @ AK...always make a point of stopping there for lunch.

**roxie** · 11-17-2004

pssst.....Tigger......the @ thingie.....it's called an ampersand.

tigger · 11-17-2004

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Originally Posted by aecox

pssst.....Tigger......the @ thingie.....it's called an ampersand.

hehe I know that silly...I just like calling it a thingie...we tiggers talk funny some time...bounce, bounce, bounce...so is this # a pound or hash? how about * I've heard it called a asterisk and also a splat...bounce.

I'll stick with thingie

11-15-2004	#1 (permalink)
amymouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 41	What counter service restaurants do you like? I've decided to eat at mostly counter service restaurants during my upcoming trip. Budget concerns are partly to blame for my unusual lack of table service restaurants in my itinerary. I also want to be more flexible during this trip. I'm attending my first Mousefest (yea!) and want to be free to join other Mousefesters in any spur of the moment plans and not feel tied to previously made arrangements. So, getting to the point (finally) what counter service restaurants have you enjoyed, and why? I've been looking at the menus at allearsnet.com and several of the restaurants have caught my eye. Sharing some of your experiences, though, sure would help me narrow down my choices. Thanks, Amy __________________ First trip to the "World" 1996 First trip to Disneyland 1998 First Disney Cruise 2001 Next trip: April 20-22 AS Music for my b-day! Next next trip: May 4-6 because I just have to win the Happiest Passholder Contest! Next next next trip: May 10-17 POP and Space Shuttle Launch w/ the Dad Some one please stop me before I post a next next next next trip!!!

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crystalrp Mouse Meister Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: skowhegan, maine Posts: 1,235	Re: What counter service restaurants do you like? We really enjoy Cosmic Rays in tomorrowland at MK. They offer a family chicken meal that is very reasonably priced. We also enjoy Flame Tree Barbecue in the AK. Pecos Bills has a large fixins' bar. I haven't really had many unenjoyable meals now that I stop to think about it! Bet you get tons of replies to this post! Have fun!! __________________ 1972~off site 1982~Contemporary 1998~Port Orleans 1999~Caribbean Beach/Disney Magic 2001~Dixie Landings/Disney Wonder 2003~Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder 2004~POFQ and AKL

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	Re: What counter service restaurants do you like? In the MK:Columbia Harbor House In Epcot:Electric Umbrella and the American Adventure place MGM:The various places by the entrance to Fantasmic AK:Flame Tree Barbeque Keep in mind not to go during peak lunch times. I was at MK on 11/4,and I waited a half hour at CHH for my bowl of clam chowder!!!!!!

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disneymom Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 422	Re: What counter service restaurants do you like? We always like to get the hamburgers from Pecos Bills in MK. They have a great fixins bar! __________________ Dec. 1999 First trip ever to DL - offsite Mar. 2001 WDW - offsite (never again) Dec. 2002 WDW - AKL Sept. 2003 WDW - POR Mar. 2004 DL - DLH Feb. 2005 WDW - WL Dec. 2005 WDW/Cruise - POR/Disney Wonder 4 night! Nov. 2006 WDW/Cruise - POR/Carnival Cruise Dec 2007 WDW/Cruise - POR/Carnival New Years Eve Cruise Oct 2008 WDW - POR Proud member of Disney Overplanner AnonyMOUSE My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My surprise Halloween Disney Trip!

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Erin Holiday Investigator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North Central Florida! Posts: 9,733	Re: What counter service restaurants do you like? We always go to Peco's Bills, too. The fixin's bar is superb, the salads are wonderful, and the kids meals are great. __________________ Team Jake! Avatar: Wishy and me! www.myspace.com/daisygirl77

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KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,268	Re: What counter service restaurants do you like? You get another vote for Pecos Bills from me!! I also like all the places at Sunset Ranch Market at the Studios! __________________ Karen WDW College Program Alum Spring 2000 1984 - Contemporary ~ 1991 - Caribbean Beach ~ 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 2000 - Vista Way (College Program) ~ 2001 - AllStar Music ~ 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2008 Beach Club ~2008 Animal Kingdom Lodge

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gcbdad Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Brandon, Florida Posts: 917	Re: What counter service restaurants do you like? We like Pecos Bill too but if you are in the mood for something besides Hotdogs and Hamburgers you should try the Columbia Harbor House. You can get a great White Tuna sandwich or a great Ham sandwich on very good multigrain bread. You can check out the menu on allearsnet.com. __________________ DVC Owner since 2005 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Last Minute Trip before our Passes run out. Using the last few days on our passes.

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,229	Re: What counter service restaurants do you like? MK - Columbia Harbor House, Pecos Bill (to a lesser extent) EPCOT - Tangiering Cafe, Harry Ramsden Fish and Chips, Yakitori House Disney-MGM - None really, but ABC is ok Animal Kingdom - Tusker House __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disneyland, 2008 I am riding the Matterhorn

11-16-2004	#10 (permalink)
amymouse Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 41	Re: What counter service restaurants do you like? Thanks for all the great ideas so far. I did manage to make one decision on my own. Since I'm an absolute sucker for the Cobb salad and chocolate flourless cake at The Brown Derby at MGM, I'm pleased to learn that both of these are available as counter service items next door at Starring Rolls Bakery. They might not be the same without the yummy crab cakes on the side, but I'm looking forward to giving it the ol' college try! __________________ First trip to the "World" 1996 First trip to Disneyland 1998 First Disney Cruise 2001 Next trip: April 20-22 AS Music for my b-day! Next next trip: May 4-6 because I just have to win the Happiest Passholder Contest! Next next next trip: May 10-17 POP and Space Shuttle Launch w/ the Dad Some one please stop me before I post a next next next next trip!!!

11-17-2004	#11 (permalink)
TxGuatedad Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6	Re: What counter service restaurants do you like? My family really likes Columbia Harbor House as well. It works well for budget minded because the portions can be split. Two items is more than enough for the three of us. Even with drinks, you are looking at less than $25 for three to eat. Get there a little early for lunch (11:30-11:45) to avoid the lines, and go upstairs to find a table. We always get a table at a window over the walkway from Fantasyland to Liberty Square. Enjoy!

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TxGuatedad Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 6	Re: What counter service restaurants do you like? The more I think about it, why should you miss out on some great dining experiences. Maybe I do not eat as much as others, but why not eat at a sit down service and split some entrees (as opposed to buffets which can be expensive). You did not say you were going by yourself. I think '50s Prime Time is a great place to eat. If I recall, you get almost half a fried chicken on the plate. Request an extra plate, and an appetizer of french fries. We do this all the time because I cannot bring myself to let the little one eat mac and cheese or PBJs for days on end. May be a little more than the family meal at Cosmic Ray's, but a much better dining experience. Enjoy

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tigger Sour Patch Kid Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: 100 acre beach just south of MCO Posts: 2,821	Re: What counter service restaurants do you like? Tusker House @ AK...always make a point of stopping there for lunch. __________________ Last edited by tigger; 11-17-2004 at 02:39 PM. Reason: fix the @ thingie

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roxie Invisible Woman Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 2,447	Re: What counter service restaurants do you like? pssst.....Tigger......the @ thingie.....it's called an ampersand.

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