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A nice spot for a AC quick service. This area can get extremely busy. They do offer mobile options as well. I tried the new buffalo fries. They use thin fries and sauce it the with buffalo and light blue cheese. I not a fan of blue cheese but it uses a light blue cheese flavor dressing. It cost about the same as fries at McDonald's
Backlot express gas really stepped their game since the last time I ate there. The decor is still fantastic and does feel like you are on the back lot of a movie set. There are lots of shady spots to sit and enjoy your meal. The food... really good. You can definitely still get traditional park fare... but they gave added some great and super tasty more healthy options. We had the southwest chicken salad and the chicken teriyaki bowl and they were outstanding. Definitely recommend!
Backlot Express is always a must do based on their healthy options (actual vegetables in the park) and their portion sizes (legitimately... get the kids portion... I swear it is still a portion bigger than what you need) BUT... we were here for Jollywood Nights.. and the food was even better. Best food for the holiday celebration. Burnt end Mac & Cheese with Fried Onions, Brussel Sprouts that were delightful crisped and coated, a holiday meatloaf hamburger that had a fun onion jam... AND the holiday bread pudding with dark chocolate and cherries. The staff was so accommodating. We were in, ordered, served, and seated within a few minutes. Plus the theming is next level. Like you are legitimately at a backlot of a studio and Indiana Jones has his equipment everywhere for the next stunt. Ample tables too!!
My daughter's favorite chicken tenders in all of Central Florida. In Hollywood Studios next to Star Tours. I had the chicken bowl, very tasty, but not very filling. The blueberry slushie was yummy and for dessert we had the Star Wars cupcake. They have surprise fillings inside. Ours was red icing. Hard to find a set and slower service, place a mobile order to speed things up!
I really quick place in Disney to get a snack or light snack or meal. Self-serve drink dispensers and the fries are really good. Has indoor and outdoor seating as well. Not too terribly expensive.
Awful dining experience. Yes! This tasted as bad as it looks. The southwest chicken salad is absolutely disgusting. It had no cucumbers, avocados, or cheddar toppings, and the meat was strange- definitely not crispy chicken strips. I can't believe they serve this soggy mess. We just threw it away. The bacon cheeseburger was missing the bacon. Very disappointing meal. This location has both indoor and outdoor seating. The cashier that took our order was very sweet.
Backlot Express is located outside Indiana Jones. With an interesting array of food items, online ordering, plenty of seating, and bathrooms right around the corner, it is always a fabulous one stop shop for us. The Southwest salad with chicken really elevated a typical entree. The meat was a nice combination of dark and light pieces. It as flavorful and moist. The bed of lettuce was topped with roasted corn, tomatoes, pickled onion, and roasted pumpkin seeds. The cherry on top was the creamy and tangy jalapeño lime ranch dressing. It was really well balanced with lots of great texture. The star of the show however was the gingerbread cheesecake on a vanilla cookie with milk chocolate ganache, dulce de leche whipped cream, a gingerbread chocolate man, with a sprinkle of crispy pearls. Not only was it beautiful to behold, but the cheesecake filling was smooth and had just the right ratio of warm spices. The crust was nice and buttery with a good crunch. And I really enjoyed the contrast of the pearls for some texture. But as with all cheesecakes, it is best to share because they can get heavy on the palette after a few bites. Overall, with quick service, a unique variety of items to order from, and an idealistic location, this is one of my preferred quick stop shops at Hollywood Studios.
If you want to spend your money on a plate of white rice, terrible customer service and unhappy employees. $28 for two of these rice bowls with barely anything tofu in them and no way to order a side of tofu either
Due to technical difficulties, our reservation at Sci-Fi Drive In restaurant was canceled. So we came here, since the food never disappoints. Neither does the service. We ordered on the app, and our food was ready when we checked in. The two ladies who helped us were friendly. Husband had the bacon cheeseburger and fries. He was happy with his meal. No complaints. I had the Cuban again, and this time I got the plantains. I thoroughly enjoyed both. The restaurant is like a Hollywood back lot area, functional and comfortable. The seats are padded and the wooden tables are cleaned by efficient staff. There is also outside seating, at plastic looking tables and chairs. It's too hot to eat outside - 85° on 9/25/24. This is our go to lunch or dinner place for its good staff & food and reasonable prices.
I thought that the backlot express was great! I had a tofu bowl that was very flavorful and hit the spot for dinner. My family and I also split the Wookie cookie. The cookie portion of it was tasty, but I didn't love the middle cream filling as much, but I tend to not like cream desserts. There was plenty of seating in our food came out quickly after doing mobile order. My kids had some chicken strips and they also enjoyed them as well. My husband had the chicken version of the bowl that I had and he thought it was really good. I think this is a solid option while spending a day in Hollywood Studios.
Well, usually when we are in a hurry we stop here. Today took so long, as a cast food, took about 35 min between pay and wait to pick up. Fries were good, one of the burguers we ordered with pulled pork, but it was too much, to sweet too.
Backlot Express serves up exactly what you'd expect from theme-park fare--nothing fancy, but it hits the spot when you need some reliable chicken tenders. The themed warehouse-style setting, complete with movie props and covered seating, adds a neat nostalgic touch for classic Hollywood Studios. It's reliable and efficient--especially useful when you've got kids or need to use mobile ordering during a busy park day. The indoor dining area with air conditioning and shaded outdoor tables makes it a convenient refuge when the Florida heat gets intense. That said, while the food is consistently okay, it's unremarkable. It doesn't feel like a culinary destination so much as a solid fallback when you're hungry and options are limited. Overall, Backlot Express is average theme-park fare--not bad, not mind-blowing--but dependable enough when you just need a quick, familiar meal without the frills.
Food was sooo good and fresh and totally hit the spot! Very needed after a great day at Disney. We ordered ahead which was totally the move and it was super fast service! The vibe was great and we loved it!
Backlot Express is your class quick service restaurant at Disney. This one is located in Hollywood Studios. It is very busy during the peak lunch time however, they have tons of seating. There is seating inside and outside. In the summer though, I am not sitting outside, so we try to visit at a more off time. It can be tough to find seating inside when its really busy. They also are one of the few locations that have fill your drink station which means you can get refills. And when its hot you will see tons of people filling their own bottles with water at the station. But any place, quick service, that offers free refills, always has a higher rating for me. Drinks at Disney are SO expensive! Their food is very much theme park, hamburgers, chicken tenders, but they also offer a few unique items such as a General Tso's bowl, Cuban sandwich and more. They usually offer specialty items as well. Most recently we went for the Star Wars themed items which included a cocktail and a cupcake. Both were very good. They also offer one of Disney's sauced chicken tenders. Disney came out with sauced chicken tenders awhile ago, with different flavors across property. Backlot has the honey buffalo which are awesome! I really hope these stay around. This is not necessarily a place we visit every time but it is a good stop. There are tons of options for everyone and the free refills is a plus. There are quite a few unique options in studios but Backlot probably has the largest seating area. One of their items that I wish would come back was a salad. It had grilled chicken, avocado, and more with a garlic lime vinaigrette, it was so good! That I will definitely miss! But overall, I would say this is a great place for families. Lots of options, lots of seating and drink refills. It is also sort of near the front in between Indiana Jones and Star Tours. I would highly recommend using the Disney app and mobile ordering. read more
5 months ago
Got our limited time merch today! It is soooo cute! Disney has really been upping their game recently with popcorn buckets and drink sippers. Great job Mickey!! read more
A nice spot for a AC quick service. This area can get extremely busy. They do offer mobile options as well. I tried the new buffalo fries. They use thin fries and sauce it the with buffalo and light blue cheese. I not a fan of blue cheese but it uses a light blue cheese flavor dressing. It cost about the same as fries at McDonald's read more
Backlot express gas really stepped their game since the last time I ate there. The decor is still fantastic and does feel like you are on the back lot of a movie set. There are lots of shady spots to sit and enjoy your meal. The food... really good. You can definitely still get traditional park fare... but they gave added some great and super tasty more healthy options. We had the southwest chicken salad and the chicken teriyaki bowl and they were outstanding. Definitely recommend! read more
Backlot Express is always a must do based on their healthy options (actual vegetables in the park) and their portion sizes (legitimately... get the kids portion... I swear it is still a portion bigger than what you need) BUT... we were here for Jollywood Nights.. and the food was even better. Best food for the holiday celebration. Burnt end Mac & Cheese with Fried Onions, Brussel Sprouts that were delightful crisped and coated, a holiday meatloaf hamburger that had a fun onion jam... AND the holiday bread pudding with dark chocolate and cherries. The staff was so accommodating. We were in, ordered, served, and seated within a few minutes. Plus the theming is next level. Like you are legitimately at a backlot of a studio and Indiana Jones has his equipment everywhere for the next stunt. Ample tables too!! read more
4 months ago
My daughter's favorite chicken tenders in all of Central Florida. In Hollywood Studios next to Star Tours. I had the chicken bowl, very tasty, but not very filling. The blueberry slushie was yummy and for dessert we had the Star Wars cupcake. They have surprise fillings inside. Ours was red icing. Hard to find a set and slower service, place a mobile order to speed things up! read more
8 months ago
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2 months ago
Awful dining experience. Yes! This tasted as bad as it looks. The southwest chicken salad is absolutely disgusting. It had no cucumbers, avocados, or cheddar toppings, and the meat was strange- definitely not crispy chicken strips. I can't believe they serve this soggy mess. We just threw it away. The bacon cheeseburger was missing the bacon. Very disappointing meal. This location has both indoor and outdoor seating. The cashier that took our order was very sweet. read more
Backlot Express is located outside Indiana Jones. With an interesting array of food items, online ordering, plenty of seating, and bathrooms right around the corner, it is always a fabulous one stop shop for us. The Southwest salad with chicken really elevated a typical entree. The meat was a nice combination of dark and light pieces. It as flavorful and moist. The bed of lettuce was topped with roasted corn, tomatoes, pickled onion, and roasted pumpkin seeds. The cherry on top was the creamy and tangy jalapeño lime ranch dressing. It was really well balanced with lots of great texture. The star of the show however was the gingerbread cheesecake on a vanilla cookie with milk chocolate ganache, dulce de leche whipped cream, a gingerbread chocolate man, with a sprinkle of crispy pearls. Not only was it beautiful to behold, but the cheesecake filling was smooth and had just the right ratio of warm spices. The crust was nice and buttery with a good crunch. And I really enjoyed the contrast of the pearls for some texture. But as with all cheesecakes, it is best to share because they can get heavy on the palette after a few bites. Overall, with quick service, a unique variety of items to order from, and an idealistic location, this is one of my preferred quick stop shops at Hollywood Studios. read more
2 years ago
Due to technical difficulties, our reservation at Sci-Fi Drive In restaurant was canceled. So we came here, since the food never disappoints. Neither does the service. We ordered on the app, and our food was ready when we checked in. The two ladies who helped us were friendly. Husband had the bacon cheeseburger and fries. He was happy with his meal. No complaints. I had the Cuban again, and this time I got the plantains. I thoroughly enjoyed both. The restaurant is like a Hollywood back lot area, functional and comfortable. The seats are padded and the wooden tables are cleaned by efficient staff. There is also outside seating, at plastic looking tables and chairs. It's too hot to eat outside - 85° on 9/25/24. This is our go to lunch or dinner place for its good staff & food and reasonable prices. read more
1 year ago
I thought that the backlot express was great! I had a tofu bowl that was very flavorful and hit the spot for dinner. My family and I also split the Wookie cookie. The cookie portion of it was tasty, but I didn't love the middle cream filling as much, but I tend to not like cream desserts. There was plenty of seating in our food came out quickly after doing mobile order. My kids had some chicken strips and they also enjoyed them as well. My husband had the chicken version of the bowl that I had and he thought it was really good. I think this is a solid option while spending a day in Hollywood Studios. read more
Well, usually when we are in a hurry we stop here. Today took so long, as a cast food, took about 35 min between pay and wait to pick up. Fries were good, one of the burguers we ordered with pulled pork, but it was too much, to sweet too. read more
Backlot Express serves up exactly what you'd expect from theme-park fare--nothing fancy, but it hits the spot when you need some reliable chicken tenders. The themed warehouse-style setting, complete with movie props and covered seating, adds a neat nostalgic touch for classic Hollywood Studios. It's reliable and efficient--especially useful when you've got kids or need to use mobile ordering during a busy park day. The indoor dining area with air conditioning and shaded outdoor tables makes it a convenient refuge when the Florida heat gets intense. That said, while the food is consistently okay, it's unremarkable. It doesn't feel like a culinary destination so much as a solid fallback when you're hungry and options are limited. Overall, Backlot Express is average theme-park fare--not bad, not mind-blowing--but dependable enough when you just need a quick, familiar meal without the frills. read more
The line here took forever just to order, and then I had to wait a bit for my food to be ready. However, there's plenty of seating which is nice and the food was pretty good. They had lots of options, including vegan options, so it's not bad for a Disney meal. read more
3 months ago
A quick service spot in Hollywood Studios that has mainly burgers and sandwiches. There was also some rice bowls so my friend got the teriyaki chicken bowl but she found it too be a bit too sweet and just alright. I got the cuban sandwich which looked great but it didn't have much filling. Most of it was in the middle of the sandwich so by the end, it was just bread. However, the bites that had all the filling - ham, pulled pork, cheese, pickles - was great. The burgers had lovely buns that were soft but still held together well. The patties were just alright but I think the smoked BBQ pulled pork burger is the way to go. It was the best thing we got. It was a burger patty topped with pulled pork and slaw, well worth it! The pulled pork was juicy and the slaw was refreshing in contrast to all the meats. There's also plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors so I'd say it's a solid spot for a quick meal in between attractions. read more
This is your typical fast food restaurant when it comes to Disney however everything about this place I love because from the service with how quick it is, to the very chicken tenders and fries, to the amazingly decorated walls everything about this place is exquisite! I always do mobile order so by the time I reach the location it is ready, in terms of food, for me to pick up. The cast members here are always ready to serve you with a smile and are very attentive and quick with grabbing the food once I tell them I'm here for the mobile order. Seating is very nicely spaced out and you will never feel like you are overcrowded and one of my favorite things about this location is you can get refills on your soda because they have the soda machine out for everyone to get their drinks on their own. I always go for a Coke Zero because it is super refreshing and it just tastes really great from this location. My go-to is a kids meal chicken tender because you get two very nice size chicken tenders. The chicken tenders are always crispy and hot to wear there has been times I've been in into them and seen steam come out because of how freshly cooked they were! The crunch on the chicken tenders is perfect and the chicken is so juicy that I never need to dip it in anything to add more flavor! The fries are average and I usually end up adding salt to them because they definitely are missing something. A kids meal comes with a little side that you can pick an orange or cookie and I usually get the cookie because I saved it for later since it is wrapped up and prepackaged. Prices are generic pricing here and I believe it is almost about $10 for a chicken tender kids meal however it is enough food that you won't feel overly stuffed or feel like you are breaking the bank by purchasing this. Definitely my go-to food location for Quick Service in Hollywood studios! read more
We chose to eat here because we wanted a quick bite to eat in between activities at the park. I have Celiac Disease and my boyfriend has dairy and wheat allergies so the attention they pay to allergies is vital to our wellbeing when eating anywhere. They have staff that were able to accommodate our allergies and neither of us got sick. The fries are gluten-free (designated fryer). We also enjoyed the free refills on soft drinks at this restaurant- while I believe that the pricing of the items should result in fountain drinks coming with refills, that is not often the case anymore at theme parks. The reason I am only giving three stars in this review is because the burgers weren't very good. They reminded us of something you would get at a traditional high school cafeteria (but not priced the same). I don't know if it was partially the gluten-free buns but we were underwhelmed by the quality. I thought the fries were okay but nothing special. Food was served hot. read more
Though there are so many seats you might have to fight to get one! Grab a seat and mobile order here. My favorite is the Cuban. Two people can easily share this sandwich (and many other entrees) and the prices aren't bad for Disney read more
Quick service burger place @ Hollywood studio, galaxy edge, ordered bacon cheese burger and pulled pork burger with coleslaw. The pulled pork burger was moist and tasted better than the cheese burger which was dry. We ordered thru the mobile app and didn't have to wait too long for the food but the temperature of the food wasn't hot. Good place to grab a quick meal with a reasonable price. read more
Backlot express is a food vendor located on site of disneys Hollywood studios. It has patio seating and indoor seating as well. Like all Disney park food vendors have gone too you place your order through the app and go to the register to pick up and seat yourself. The interior and exterior is decorated with items from an old attraction they had called the backlot which was like a behind the scenes tour of Hollywood. The food is American traditional food with bbq, chicken tenders fries and other sandwiches. I personally went with a Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork Burger and it was a solid bbq sandwich. Decent sized and very messy. The kids enjoyed there tenders but they appeared to be the same ones you get at all Disney food stops. Overall it a solid place to eat and get out of the sun. Has the high Disney prices but it does have fountain sodas which allows refills so that is a nice touch. read more
2 years ago
Decent quick service spot at Hollywood Studios! The burgers were very average - the burger patties were very thin, but not inedible. Luckily, it came with plenty of fries which filled me up. For drinks, I ordered the margarita which was surprisingly very good - strong but not TOO strong. Shoutout to the lovely cast member who "pixie dusted" us with a free Wookiee Cookie! It was huge, easy to share with a few people and so rich. One of my favorite desserts of the trip for sure! read more
It was okay. I just wish there was more to it. It was a simple filling meal with lots of protein which was nice. Just not a big fan of teriyaki personally so may weigh in some bias on my review. We came for the kids mac and cheese which was a hit for my niece. read more
4 years ago
For the over price food it's gross. My holiday drinks was alright and that is what this has a 2 star. Also, the staff were so friendly & place is clean. That's is pretty much it. The chicken teriyaki is so salty, I couldn't finished it. It's just best to get a kids meal. The only nice thing about this place is that if you get a kids meal you get 2 sides & refillable drinks. read more
Good food, and my order was ready when the app Said it would be. Fair prices, clean dining area. I would def return to this dining place if I'm ever back at Hollywood studios. It's your basic theme park food but well done. read more
6 months ago
3 years ago
The frozen margarita was really good! It's nice little spot to grab some food and a drink as you peruse the park. The service was quick and easy! read more
Good American fast food place inside Disney's Hollywood Studios. This place is tucked next to Star Tours and the ambiance is great as is all things Disney. Service is made with a smile and there are plenty of seats. Highlight are their chicken tenders; all white meat with minimal breading and just the right amount of salt. Perfect for families with kids. read more
KUDOS and thanks to Kylee for providing supreme quality customer service at Backlot Express here at Disney's Hollywood Studios! She single handedly helped get me sugar packets as my blood sugar was low! Her selfless act of kindness shows her loyal service, and she's an asset to her department! I was jamming to the nice jazz music as I waited for my friends to order their food. read more
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351 S Studio Dr
Lake Buena Vista, FL 32830
Disney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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