We spend a lot of time in the Magic Kingdom on our trips. It is everyone’s favorite park! We have eaten at all of the counter service restaurants and we have narrowed it down to our 3 Best Counter Service Restaurants in the Magic Kingdom.
1. Cosmic Rays – We love the wide selection of food that they carry. My daughter loves burgers and my son loves chicken fingers. My husband likes the half rotisserie chicken that you’ll find on the dinner menu. I like their toppings bar. I always put lettuce, onions, mushrooms and tomatoes on my fries. So good! Plus there are a few tables near outlets so we can charge our phone while we eat.
2. Pinocchio Village Haus – We love sitting by the big picture windows and waving at the guests on It’s A Small World. We always guess how many people will wave at us before the boat comes and we see if we were right with our guess. My husband and I usually split a Flat Bread Pizza and an order of their Garlic Knots. It’s a great way to make your dining credits stretch!
3. Pecos Bill’s – Our other favorite restaurant is Pecos Bill’s. We have not eaten there since they changed the menu, but we enjoy the atmosphere and the location. We have eaten there on every single trip!
What are your 3 favorite counter service restaurants in the Magic Kingdom?
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Great choices Kristin…we love all 3 as well. Was disappointed to find out this December that Cosmic Ray’s no longer offers hamburgers in their kids’ meals. We loved the burger in the kids’ meal because it was plenty big-enough, it included a drink, and it was much more affordable than the bigger adult burger. We were bummed…sure hope they bring it back!
We love Columbia Harbour House! Whether it’s the lobster roll, fish and chips or the shrimp… We always make a stop there for lunch. And we enjoy sitting upstairs, away from the business of the park. It’s perfect to unwind and chill out for a few minutes on a break.
Our top 3-
1- Cosmic Ray – must stop!! Kids love the funny piano alien
2- Columbia House – tucked away and looks like a sit down so maybe why it’s always truly a “quick” service
3- Pinocchio House – Great to meet up and watch Small World while you wait too.