"I'll Sit on a Bench and Eat Good Food If I Have To" — This Disney World Restaurant Hack Is a Game-Changer

When you’re hungry, you’re hungry, and there should be nothing to stop you from getting the meal you want, but you might run into a problem if you don’t have reservations.

Disney Springs

Let us introduce you to our secret dining hack, which allows us to have our favorite meals without waiting for a table.

Did you know that you can order take out at some of your favorite Disney World restaurants?! Now, we will preface this by saying, you can only do this at a few locations around Disney World. It is not widely available, at all. We love to do this at Disney Springs or restaurants at our resort since we’ve found they’re more accommodating when we ask.

Wolfgang Puck Bar & Grill

For some places at Disney Springs, like Wolf Gang Puck Bar & Grill or Summer House on The Lake, there are phone numbers listed where you can call ahead and ask if takeout is available that day. They might even let you order ahead of time! You can also head straight to the host stand and ask if you can order to go.

Summer House on the Lake

Some table service restaurants also have quick service locations next door where you can order your favorites without having to wait for a table. One of our favorites is Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’ Shine Bar, where you can get a Fried Chicken Sandwich and Shine Cake.

Shine Bar

Don’t let the lack of dining reservations stop you from enjoying your meal! With your takeout boxes, you can sit outside and admire the water or stay in your hotel room with the TV on.

Enjoy your meal while looking onto the water!

This hack is even better when you’re trying to coordinate meals with a large group. Sometimes, the idea of trying to find a restaurant that everyone in your party will enjoy and that will have a table big enough is stressful! With takeout, everyone can choose their own meal and meet back up to eat around Disney Springs or back at your hotel.

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