Hollywood Studios Dining Guide: Must-Know Tips Before You Eat

Hollywood Studios Dining Closures and Replacements

• ⚠️ Muppets Courtyard has permanently closed to make way for the new Monstropolis area, resulting in the loss of two restaurants: Mama Melrose's and Pizza Rizzo.
• 🍕 While Mama Melrose's and Pizza Rizzo are gone, guests craving Pizza Rizzo's puffy pizzas can find them at Catalina Eddies on Sunset Boulevard.
• 🍽️ Baseline Tap House is now the main snack and drink spot in the Grand Avenue section, with new Monstropolis-themed restaurants expected in the future.

Prioritizing Table Service Reservations

• 📅 Hollywood Studios offers six table service restaurants for advanced dining reservations, which can be booked 60 days in advance.
• ⏳ Restaurants are ranked by how quickly reservations fill up: Roundup Rodeo Barbecue is the most coveted due to its newness, followed by Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater (request a car table), 50s Prime Time Cafe, Oga's Cantina, Hollywood Brown Derby (consider the lounge for walk-ups), and Hollywood and Vine (least likely to book up, but characters change seasonally).

Top Hollywood Studios Snacks

• 🍪 The Carrot Cake Cookie from Trolley Car Cafe is a long-standing favorite, best enjoyed after letting the cream cheese frosting thaw slightly.
• 🌭 Ronto Wraps from Ronto Roasters are highly recommended, with a breakfast version available and a plant-based option; classic wraps are available at Dockside Diner after 3 PM.
• 🍫 Jack's Num Num Cookie from Market and Neighborhood Bakery is a large, warm, melty chocolate chip cookie tart.
• 🍟 Tachos from Woody's Lunchbox are a must-try, available with chili and cheese for lunch/dinner or smoked brisket for breakfast.
• 🥔 Savory Waffle Bowls from Fairfax Fare offer options like barbecue beef brisket, Korean barbecue pork belly, or buffalo chicken, with a plant-based soba noodle bowl alternative.

Quick Service and Adventurous Dining Options

• 🍔 Backlot Express is best for picky eaters, offering burgers and chicken tenders, with some more adventurous options like teriyaki bowls and Cuban sandwiches.
• 🍕 Catalina Eddies offers mid-tier Italian cuisine like puffy pizzas and pasta dishes, suitable for picky eaters.
• 🥗 Rosy's All-American Cafe has some surprisingly adventurous options like hot honey buffalo chicken strips and a plant-based hearts of palm roll.
• 🥪 Woody's Lunchbox provides unique sandwiches, tater tot-based dishes, and seasonal lunchbox tarts.
• 🌭 Dockside Diner offers classic and unique hot dog options, including a mac and cheese loaded dog.
• 🌮 ABC Commissary has shifted to more international options like street tacos and Mediterranean salads.
• 🍗 Docking Bay 7 in Galaxy's Edge is the top choice for adventurous diners, offering familiar food with otherworldly presentation and ingredients.

Notable Drink Selections

• 🍸 Hollywood Brown Derby is known for its grapefruit cake martini and specialty mocktails with glow cubes.
• 🥤 50s Prime Time Cafe offers a popular PB&J Milkshake and a PB&J cocktail.
• 🍹 Oga's Cantina in Galaxy's Edge features unique alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks like the Mythosaur, Bloody Rancor, and Blur Fire.
• 🍓 Baseline Tap House offers a good beer selection, including flights, and a non-alcoholic strawberry hibiscus aqua fresca with free refills.
• 🍦 Hollywood Scoops on Sunset Boulevard serves hard-scooped ice cream, sundaes, and over-the-top milkshakes.

Additional Dining Strategies

• 🎁 Be on the lookout for seasonal treats at locations like Hollywood Scoops, Woody's Lunchbox, Epic Eats, and Galaxy's Edge.
• 🚠 Utilize the Disney Skyliner to dine at nearby resorts (Riviera, Caribbean Beach, etc.) or hop to Epcot if struggling to find options within Hollywood Studios.
• ☀️ Sunset Boulevard seating is entirely outdoors, making it less ideal during the hottest parts of the day; consider indoor, air-conditioned quick service locations like ABC Commissary or Backlot Express.
• 🎟️ Fantasmic! dining packages offer a meal and reserved seating for the nighttime show, with most costing one table service credit per person.