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    Backlot Express

    3.4 (203 reviews)
    ModerateAmerican, Desserts, Salad
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Moderate noise
    Touristy
    Casual
    Outdoor seating

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    Jollywood Night Snacks
    Stuart H.

    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!!

    Holiday cupcake
    Carl S.

    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.

    Southwest Chicken Salad and Gingerbread Cheesecake
    Jackie L.

    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.

    Aditi D.

    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

    Burger, fries, chicken strips, Apple slices & one drink with free water from past experience
    Courtenay O.

    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.

    Wookie cookie
    Melanie B.

    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.

    Victor B.

    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.

    Gabbi H.

    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.

    Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
    Rupel J.

    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!

    Teriyaki Tofu Bowl
    Alyssa M.

    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.

    Half the Cuban with some of the chips poured out in the container
    Rachel B.

    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

    Pulled pork burger
    Sumi K.

    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.

    Emily C.

    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.

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    4.4(3.3k reviews)
    2.6 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    I'm at a loss for great things to say. My wife ate here a few years ago and raved about this…read morerestaurant. I was very much looking forward to dining here, but was not prepared for how much it would exceed my expectations!!! The food is amazing. Fried chicken was some of the best I've ever tasted, crispy outside and moist inside. The mashed potatoes were delicious and creamy (get them topped with cheese and bacon!) and my drink was on point. Although my wife's peach sangria might have been the better choice Our server, Alyssa, could teach a masterclass on serving! Funny, engaging, never had to ask for anything....always attentive and on top of everything! Bravo Alyssa!!! Will DEFINITELY be back on our next trip to Disney! P.S. ask Art if he'd consider opening a location in the Houston area

    Located in the beautiful Disney Springs at Lake Buena Vista, Chef Art Smith's Homecomin' is a great…read morelunch or dinner choice amongst many which surround it. The inside of the restaurant has table and bench seating, as well as a large square shaped bar with plenty of seats. The booths are hardwood not padded, and the tables are solid metal. Their signature item is fried chicken. We ordered the Fried Chicken and Doughnuts. It comes with 2 pieces of chicken, 2 doughnuts and a side of mashed potatoes for $32. We thought it was a perfect meal to share between two because each person gets a piece of fried chicken and a doughnut. The chicken is extra greasy and topped with powdered sugar. It was very good but it still does not rate as highly as Publix or KFC for me. The doughnut was great. I would compare it to a fresh glazed from Krispy Kreme. Service was excellent. We were seated immediately, and greeted at our table by a friendly and efficient server. Overall, everything went well. The prices are high but this is expected due to the location. I would definitely return to try more of the menu.

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    2.8 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    Delicious! Friendly! Festive!…read more It wasn't what I was expecting. We're were really looking for a sit down waiter/waitress restaurant, and this wasn't that. But thankfully we didn't leave, it was so good! I had the brisket burnt ends, a side of bbq cauliflower, and an additional side of the Brussel sprouts. OMG it was all so good. It was quick to order, and it didn't take long for the food to come out. I can't wait to go back.

    If you're at Disney Springs and want something that actually feels worth the stop, The Polite Pig…read moredelivers. We ordered the fried chicken sandwich, a pork sandwich, and the sampler platter... and not a single thing was left on the table. Everything was genuinely really good--flavorful, filling, and exactly what you want when you're craving solid barbecue and comfort food. The ordering setup is a little different at first. You hop in line and order like a walk-up spot, then they give you a pager and have you grab a table marked "reserved." It sounds chaotic, especially when it's packed, but it actually worked. We found a table pretty quickly, and once we sat down, it shifted into more of a sit-down experience. A server came by with sauces, checked on us, and brought out the food and drinks. It's one of those places that looks busy (because it is), but runs smoothly and delivers good food without the stress. Definitely worth it if you're in the area.

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    3.8(632 reviews)
    2.4 miDisney World, Horizons West / West Orlando
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    Casual dining
    Grab-and-go

    I'll be honest -- the first time I came here I did NOT have a good experience. They had zero veggie…read moreoptions on their menu and the service was abysmal. This was a few years back, so I am happy to say that my experience last night was a COMPLETE 180. Really lovely attentive service, nice and varied menu. This is also just a beautiful restaurant with really nice ambience--we had a great seat by the floor-to-ceiling windows. One thing I'll say is it IS very pricy. But also it's Disney Springs so that's kind of to be expected! Would love to come back and try their pizza or their brunch which both looked good.

    Every time I'm here normally on Fridays, it is a five out of five stars for walking Park bar and…read moreGrill in Disney Springs. My go to bartender; and his name is Julian. He made me the Mojito and I asked him if he could top it with the coconut Red Bull. It has to be one of my favorite drinks on the menu thus far; and I've had a lot of Wolfgang puck drinks. If you haven't been here, it is located next to the Coca-Cola store across from the Planet Hollywood restaurant as well as chicken guy. The service is always 10 out of 10 and the meals are fantastic tonight. They are not that busy which is great for me. This is a restaurant so I believe it's a nice restaurant so I would dress a little bit not as casual as you would normally go to a quick service in Disney Springs. 10/10

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