Completely happy Independence Day! In the event you’re spending July 4th at Walt Disney World, you is likely to be curious as to the place you’ll be able to interact in probably the most patriotic of actions: devouring a gluttonous feast! This Fourth of July eating information affords our prime picks for enjoyable summer time consuming at Walt Disney World. (Up to date July 4, 2025.)
Our researchers on the Disney Vacationer Weblog Institute for Liberty and Carnivorous Beliefs (DTBILCI) have been working across the clock in a tireless effort to determine the ten most patriotic meals at Walt Disney World. By way of considerate, unbiased evaluation of myriad variables, the DTBIFLCI has pinpointed these selections as the ten unassailably greatest meals for true patriots at Walt Disney World.
In reality, our “institute” is definitely simply my private opinion, in response to somebody asking, “what Fourth of July meals are there at Walt Disney World?” However, a variety of painstaking “analysis” has gone into this, as I’ve spent the higher a part of the final decade meticulously taste-testing Walt Disney World menus…
In all seriousness, his checklist represents a superb cross-section of definitively American meals, choices at appropriately-themed resorts & eating places, and so on. Our checklist additionally affords a variety of choices at a wide range of value factors–from fast snacks and desserts to desk service feasts.
Whether or not you need one thing to get you within the spirit on Independence Day, or simply some usually good choices any time of 12 months, listed here are our picks…
Honorable Point out: Sand Pail, Completely happy Landings Ice Cream – This large pail of soppy serve ice cream (obtainable at Hurricane Lagoon and Blizzard Seaside) is superb, and a comparatively good worth. Consuming this–by your self–on a seashore chair with a chilly one in hand represents all that’s good and proper about our great nation.
For bonus factors, sneak the pail onto the lazy river and float round whereas consuming ice cream (simply kidding…possibly?) for a quintessentially lazy new expertise I’m dubbing The ‘Murican ‘Enterprise. This will get bumped from the right checklist as a result of what’s a Fourth Feast with out some magnificent meats?!
10. Mother & Dad’s Specialties, 50’s Prime Time Cafe – Searching for a distinctly patriotic drink? The specialty cocktails and the fantastic PB&J milkshake have you ever lined. On the patriotic meals entrance, there’s just about the complete menu (“A Sampling of Mother’s Favourite Recipes” is our prime decide).
Extra importantly, there’s the ambiance. Spend a while along with your surrogate family members at 50’s Prime Time Cafe, having fun with some mid-century Americana whereas pretend family members discover methods to admonish your conduct and why you’re disappointing them. Now that’s the true that means of Independence Day!
9. St. Louis Ribs, Flame Tree BBQ – There are few experiences I savor greater than consuming ribs on the waterfront in Animal Kingdom. These smoked, St. Louis type ribs are usually not only a patriotic meal, however arguably one of the best counter service meal in all of Walt Disney World.
Don’t be afraid if you must punch an ibis within the beak as you bravely defend your ribs from this feathery predator. (I’m kidding, after all. I condone neither the punching of birds nor the feeding of wildlife in theme parks. Significantly, don’t feed or punch the wildlife.) Sadly, Flame Tree BBQ falls down the rankings a bit as a result of the portion sizes have shrunk a lot through the years. Shrinkflation is distinctly unpatriotic.
8. Waffle Sandwiches, Sleepy Hole – With a number of candy treats together with the home made ice cream cookie sandwich, funnel truffles, and these waffle sandwiches, Sleepy Hole is actually what punctuates the LIBERTY! in Liberty Sq..
Amongst these choices, the fruit waffle is my favourite (an ice cream cookie sandwich with contemporary, moist cookies is unbeatable, however the cookies could be hit and miss). “Chocolate hazelnut unfold” right here is just not Nutella, so this manages to be patriotic and by no means a European-influenced snack. 😉
7. Steaks, Yachtsman Steakhouse – An alternative choice on the Signature finish of the eating spectrum, few issues embody the spirit of America as does a steak consuming problem. I really feel like Yachtsman ought to provide some form of prize to people who conquer one of many bigger cuts on their very own, however that will most likely go in opposition to the stylish nature of this place.
A few years in the past, this may most likely rank #1 on this checklist. Sadly, the “steak scene” at Walt Disney World includes quickly escalating costs and shrinking portion sizes. What was as soon as a 32 ounce porterhouse for two has been changed by a rib-eye for one…at an excellent larger value.
6. Bison Burger, Geyser Level Bar & Grill – Positioned alongside the waterfront at Wilderness Lodge, which is Walt Disney World’s resort themed to a U.S. Nationwide Park lodge, Geyser Level affords serene open-air views of nature. The setting alone doesn’t get rather more patriotic.
It may not appear to be a lot, however that Bison Burger above is among the very best at Walt Disney World. Topped with Bacon, Candy Crispy Onion Straws, Marionberry Sauce, Lettuce, Tomato, and Garlic Aioli–it’s actually one thing particular.
5. Assorted Objects, Crew’s Cup Lounge – This was a Walt Disney World hidden gem, providing nice bang for buck and superior meals to the close by Seashores & Cream. Costs have risen significantly in recent times, however there are nonetheless just a few unbelievable gadgets. Most notable of those is the Prime Rib Sliders, together with just a few of the edges (truffle fries).
It additionally doesn’t harm that the wealthy woods of Crew’s Cup make the place really feel like Teddy Roosevelt’s den (not completely–there’s no taxidermy), and the respite from the warmth and humidity of Epcot make it a fantastic spot for a noon break on July 4th, or any day throughout the brutal summer time months.
4. Scorching Canine, Casey’s Nook – Baseball is America’s nationwide pastime, sizzling canine are America’s nationwide meal, Important Avenue is America’s favourite road, and Cinderella Fort is America’s fort (sorry, White Home).
Casey’s Nook combines all of these items–nice sizzling canine on Important Avenue in a restaurant themed to baseball with nice views of Magic Kingdom. The even have corn canine nuggets, cheese sauce, and loaded fries. They also have a unbelievable plant-based Chicago-style canine that’s approach higher than it has any proper to be.
3. Whole Menu (Besides the Plant-Based mostly Stuff), Regal Eagle’s Distinctly Patriotic Smokehouse: A Salute to All Meals, However Principally Barbecued Meats ~ A Sam Eagle Craft Drafts & BBQ Joint – Is any meal extra patriotic than having fun with a wonderful feast of barbecued meats within the American Journey pavilion that pays tribute to Sam Eagle?!
We love Regal Eagle, however there’s one thing distinctly American about BBQ served at quick meals restaurant, combining our fierce carnivorous spirit with our societal impetuousness. As a nation, we’ve adopted the “we don’t care, and it reveals” mantra of Krueger Industrial Smoothing and utilized it to meals high quality.
This quick meals barbecue exemplifies the true “warts and all” America, versus the idealized one. No matter that, the meals at Regal Eagle nonetheless manages to be above common for what it’s. There are superior choices in World Showcase, however what higher approach to have fun freedom than by devouring a feast of meats whereas mentally and spiritually getting ready your self for the emotional tour de power (pardon my French) that’s The American Journey?!
2. All-You-Care-to-Take pleasure in Invoice of Fare, Liberty Tree Tavern – How are you going to go unsuitable with an all-you-can eat restaurant set in a comfortable colonial house in Liberty Sq. serving a meat-filled dish referred to as the Patriot’s Platter. It’s proper there within the title–Patriot’s Platter–how may this NOT be #1?!
Effectively, the sensible actuality is that the meats are pretty mediocre, only a step above counter service high quality. Nonetheless, you do get an infinite quantity, and that counts for one thing! Not solely that, however the Oooey Gooey Toffee Cake is an all-time nice Walt Disney World dessert. The ambiance at Liberty Tree Tavern is, for lack of a greater time period, distinctly patriotic. (In the event you’re unable to attain spots at LTT, the meals is strictly the identical subsequent door on the Diamond Horseshoe; ambiance and inside aren’t nearly as good there, although.)
1. Barbecued Ribs Full-Slab Meal + Fried Hen Meal, Path’s Finish Restaurant – From the fried hen to the smoked pork ribs to the chili–to the desserts and even some salads (gasp), Path’s Finish hits the excessive notes on the subject of American consolation meals. In the event you’re searching for a last-minute Fourth of July meal, that is most likely the best expertise that greatest represents Americana.
From the second you arrive at Fort Wilderness by way of the final bites of dessert, the entire bundle right here captures the rugged essence and attraction of America. So go all-out and order the BBQ Ribs Full-Slab Meal plus the Fried Hen Meal and make a picnic out of it (don’t miss the mac & cheese and mashed potatoes as sides). For $60, you’ve gotten a wonderful feast that’ll simply feed 6 adults.
That covers it for our prime 10 distinctly patriotic meals at Walt Disney World. Sadly, we needed to go away off a variety of ostensibly patriotic areas, corresponding to T-REX Cafe. That’s simply the way in which lists like this go. If in case you have a favourite decide that didn’t make the reduce, please share it within the feedback beneath!
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