Disney World has long accommodated the needs of diners and offered vegetarian and vegan alternatives for many meals. In 2019, the theme park began rolling out more plant-based foods to please even more palettes. Many of the offerings already take advantage of unique and flavorful ingredients! However, because it's Disney, one of their secret ingredients is that famous dash of Disney magic! As a result, these plant-based options are served up in a whole new way!
The plant-based menu added some 400 frogtastic options! Furthermore, some of Disney’s top chefs even created new entrees built around robust and fresh plant-based foods. This new focus means that many theme park and hotel restaurants are offering vegetarian entrees that go way beyond simply removing the meat from an existing menu item.
As a result, it has never been easier to find a frogtastic veggie based meal at the Disney theme parks! There are often brochures at every park, or you can easily access the plant-based dining guide online. Look for the plant symbol on menus to find some of the latest delicious offerings. The new approach to plant-based dining at Disney World means you have more choices and healthier options than ever before.
In this post, we're highlighting the best plant-based options at Disney World for each park. Furthermore, we're offering tips for vegan and vegetarian dining — so you can plan ahead for your trip! Let's get started!
Disney World Vegetarian and Vegan Dining Tips
While the plant-based dining program and leaf symbols are helpful for vegan and vegetarian travelers, there are still some choices that can be confusing or unclear. Some of our frogtastic traveling companions shared this lineup of tips for plant-based dining at Disney World. Use these food-savvy ideas as you choose places to dine and as you make your dining reservations for your trip:
- Provide information for the chef. Let any table-service restaurant know about your needs in advance if it does not have a vegetarian offering on the menu. In many cases, a popular meal can be made vegetarian by substituting proteins or with slight modifications. Add a note to your reservation or contact the restaurant a few days in advance and it will have the chance to better accommodate your needs. This approach is ideal for families with mostly omnivores and carnivores to enjoy all the amazing Disney World restaurants, without leaving the sole vegetarian with a boring meal at each location.
- Check beverage labels and ingredients if you are vegan. While almost all Disney World beverages are vegetarian, they are not all vegan. Chicken and beef broths are plainly labeled, but creamy beverages both hot and cold can contain milk, cream or even butter, so check the labels if you are not consuming dairy.
- Don’t overlook popular coffee spots. Conveniently located coffee spots like Sleepy Hollow in Magic Kingdom serve up pastries, ice cream and other treats throughout the day and are entirely meat-free. If you have questions about whether popular menu items are cooked in animal fats or have a special dietary request, check with a cast member before ordering.
- View buffet menus in advance. Buffets, including character meals, may offer your group the greatest amount of variety in a single setting. While meals are labeled with a descriptive name, you can also ask any cast member or host about ingredients. Check menus in advance if you are unsure. Character meals are expensive, and if there are not enough options for vegetarians, you’ll spend a lot of money for a few vegetable-based side dishes.
- Let your server know your needs. Don’t be afraid to ask about ingredients for unlabeled items. Creamy soups and sauces are on the menu at many table-service and signature dining locations, and despite the “cream” base, may also contain chicken broth or beef broth. Your server can confirm the actual ingredients for you. Some locations now offer an entirely separate menu for vegetarian dining, so ask about your options when you dine.
- Watch for animal fats. Hidden ingredients may also lurk in pastries, baked goods and crusts. In some cases, the flakiest crusts come from the use of lard or animal fats. As such, be sure to ask before buying if you are concerned.
- Ask if you're worried about cross-contamination. One of the most frogtastic places for veggie dining in Epcot is Teppan Edo. However, if you are traveling with or seated with omnivores, then be aware that meat, chicken and shellfish may be prepared on the same grill as your food. Let the restaurant know in advance if your party is entirely vegetarian and it can accommodate you. Otherwise, your plant dining group could end up sharing the grill with meat-loving carnivores. Virtually all other dining locations maintain kitchen space for vegetarian meal preparation.
- Consider grown-up meals or sides for kids. Kids meals offer few vegetarian choices beyond macaroni and cheese. For a wider variety, you can order from the adult’s menu or order a preferred vegetarian side for child vegetarians. If your little tadpole is a vegetarian, they may still prefer to order a la carte from the main menu over a kid’s meal.
Our Top Picks for Plant-Based Dining at Each Disney World Theme Park
Here are some great options for plant-based dining at Disney World, separated by park. Offerings can vary — be sure to look up the most up-to-date menus via the My Disney Experience app.
Plant-Based Dining in Magic Kingdom
You’ll find everything from full-service meals to fast food and on-the-go snacks designed to delight the vegetarian members of your group when you visit Magic Kingdom.
Top Plant-Based Dining Options at Quick-Service Restaurants in Magic Kingdom
- Aloha Isle — Dole Whip
- Casey's Corner — Plant-Based Dog
- Columbia Harbor House — Plant-Based Crispy Mushroom Roll
- Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe — Patty Melt
- Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe — Rice Bowl; Various sides such as Guacamole, Chips and Salsa, Yellow Rice and Black Beans
- Pinocchio Village Haus — Plant-Based “Cheese” Pizza
- Sunshine Treats Terrace — Dole Whip
Plant-Based Dining Options at Table-Service Restaurants in Magic Kingdom
- Be Our Guest Restaurant — Sweet Corne Bisque, Pan-Roasted Squash, Vanilla Cake with Lemon Curd
- Cinderella’s Royal Table — Traditional Plant-Based Breakfast (Scrambled Eggs, Multigrain Toast, Breakfast Sausage); Soup of the Day, Pan-Roasted Cauliflower, Floating Island
- The Crystal Palace — Rotating plant-based options. We recommend sending an email to [email protected] to find out what’s currently being offered as soon as your booking window opens up!
- The Diamond Horseshoe — Diamond Horseshoe Salad, Impossible Meatloaf, Johnny Appleseed’s Warm Apple Cake
- Jungle Navigation Co. Ltd. Skipper Canteen — Falls Family Falafel (Pictured), Curried Vegetable Crew Stew, Panna-Connie’s Congo Lime Delight
- Liberty Tree Tavern — Declaration Salad, Tavern Salad, Impossible Meatloaf, Johnny Appleseed’s Warm Apple Cake
- The Plaza Restaurant —Impossible Chili Burger, Dark Chocolate-Banana Bread Pudding with Soy Milk Frozen Dessert
- Tony's Town Square Restaurant — House Salad, Spaghetti and Impossible Meatballs, Plant-Based Affogato
Best Plant-Based Dining Options at Epcot
Epcot’s abundance of countries and cuisines leads to a lot of food choices for vegetarian travelers. If you happen to visit during the many festivals, you’ll find even more to choose from. Do double-check food preparation techniques and sauces in some locations as some seemingly vegetarian options are cooked in or prepared with chicken broth.
Your Plant-Based Dining Options at Quick-Service Restaurants in EPCOT
- Connections Eatery — Black Bean Burger, Nicoise-style Salad, Mango-Coconut Milkshake
- Sunshine Seasons — Mediterranean Vegetable Sandwich, Plant-Based Cookies ‘n "Cream" Chocolate Mousse Cup, Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Vegetable Korma with White Rice
- Kabuki Cafe — Delightfully cold and not overly sweet, this shaved ice spot is perfect for a frogtastic snack on a hot summer day. There are tasty vegan options to choose from but our favorite is the Chilled Edamame.
Plant-Based Dining Options at Table-Service Restaurants in EPCOT
- Akershus Royal Banquet Hall — Breakfast: Nordic Berry Compote, Plant-Based Applecake, Plant-Based Waffles, Plant-Based Egg Scramble, Home Fry Potatoes, Plant-Based Sausage; Lunch/Dinner: Field Greens, Plant-Based Bread, Carrots with Green Beans, Green Cabbage, Olive-Oil Mashed Potatoes, Plant-Based Bratwurst, Plant-Based Gelato
- Biergarten Restaurant — Seasonal Salads and Sauerkraut
- Coral Reef Restaurant — Caribbean Salad, Roasted Cauliflower, Chocolate Mousse Bar
- Garden Grill Restaurant — Breakfast: Seasonal Fruit, Skillet Potatoes, Plant-Based Mickey Waffles, Scrambled "Eggs", Impossible Breakfast Sausage; Lunch/Dinner: Harvest Garden Salad, Smoked "Sausage", Seasonal Vegetables, Carrots & Celery, Pulled "Pork" with Southern BBQ Sauce, Farm Fresh Green Beans, Home-Style Mashed Potatoes, Farmer's Seasonal Crumble
- Le Cellier Steakhouse — Land Greens Salad, Mushroom Tart, Roasted Carrots, Braised Mushrooms
- Regal Eagle Smokehouse — BBQ Jackfruit Burger, Creamy Coleslaw, Seasoned French Fries, Fresh Watermelon Slices
- Rose & Crown Dining Room — Coronation Salad, Savory Impossible Hot Pot, Plant-Based Gelato
- Spice Road Table Lounge — Dolmas, House-Made Hummus Fries, Pomegranate-Chili Crispy Cauliflower, Tagine
Plant-Based Dining in Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Disney’s Hollywood Studios may be the most challenging park for vegetarians. This is in part because of the lack of table-service restaurants (the Hollywood Brown Derby is a signature restaurant but has few vegetarian options). Try a buffet or quick service meal here, and don’t overlook snacks. This park is packed with tasty vegetarian-friendly snacks, from caramel apples to popcorn and pastries.
Plant-Based Dining Options at Quick-Service Restaurants in Hollywood Studios
- Anaheim Produce — Various snacks such as fresh fruit, pretzels and more
- ABC Commissary — California Burger
- Backlot Express — Teriyaki Tofu Bowl
- Docking Bay 7 — Felucian Kefta and Hummus Garden Spread (Pictured — plus a froggy favorite!)
- Fairfax Fare — Plant-Based Soba Noodle Salad Bowl
- Kat Saka’s Kettle — A range of popcorn and grain-based snacks
- Milk Stand — Blue or Green Milk
- PizzeRizzo — Spicy Italian "Sausage" Sub
- Rosie's All-American Cafe — Plant-Based Lobster Roll
- Woody's Lunch Box — Plant-Based “Totchos”, Toasted “Cheddar” Sandwich
Top Plant-Based Dining Options at Table-Service Restaurants in Hollywood Studios
- 50's Prime Time Cafe — Cousin Amy’s Romaine Wedge Salad, Cousin Harold’s Vegetable Garden, Traditional Warm Apple Crisp
- Hollywood & Vine — Breakfast: Plant-Based Frittata with Tomato Jam; Lunch/Dinner: Pasta Salad, Beet Salad, Crispy Tofu with Asian Glaze, Roasted Mushroom Farro Risotto
- The Hollywood Brown Derby — Creamy Tomato Soup, Shepherd’s Pie, Poached Pears and Panna Cotta
- Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano — Minestrone Soup, Polenta Cake, Mushroom and Herbed Cauliflower, Lemon Sorbet
- Roundup Rodeo BBQ — Wheezy’s Watermelon Salad, Rootin’ Tootin Tomato Salad, Trixie's Plant-Based Trio (Combat Carloflower with Harissa Drizzle and Walnut Gremolata, Scrumptious Bratwurst, Rip Roarin’ Rib Chop, Buckin’ Baked Beans), The Claw! Veggie Slaw, Gruff’s Peach-Strawberry Pie
- Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant — Flying Saucer Impossible Burger, Cookie Shake, Spinach and Sci-Fi Impossible Nachos
Plant-Based Dining in Disney’s Animal Kingdom
It’s not surprising that this animal-focused, conservation-friendly theme park is also a vegetarian’s dream come true! You’ll find abundant options here, many of which are designed to be meat-free from the start. Packed with savory ingredients, intriguing grains and tasty vegetables, this is the park to visit if you want a toadally amazing vegetarian meal at Disney World.
Plant-Based Dining Options at Quick-Service Restaurants in Animal Kingdom
- Flame Tree Barbecue — Impossible Burnt Ends
- Harambe Market — Impossible Kofta Pita
- Pizzafari — Greens and Grains Salad, Plant-Based Italian Sausage
- Restaurantosaurus — Impossible Spicy Southwestern Burger
- Satu'li Canteen — Chili-Spiced Crispy Fried Tofu Bowl
Plant-Based Dining Options at Table-Service Restaurants in Animal Kingdom
- Tiffins Restaurant — Korean Barbecue Mushroom Bao Buns, Sweet Mango Sticky Rice, Szechuan Noodles
- Tusker House Restaurant — Breakfast: Fruit Salad with Ginger Syrup, Breakfast Potatoes, Fruit; Lunch/Dinner: Lentil Salad, Salad Greens, Couscous Salad, North African Pilau, South-African Spiced Cauliflower Curry, Spiced Broccoli, Fresh Fruit Salad, Plant-Based Chocolate Mousse
- BONUS at Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge! - Boma – Flavors of Africa — Possibly the best vegetarian buffet options in any Disney World theme park await at Boma. While not located inside Animal Kingdom, this nearby resort offers tasty, affordable options to enjoy. Many entrees are grain-based, and quirky, flavorful salads and soups are staples of this amazing menu. Don’t miss the Butternut Squash Soup, Berbere-Chickpea Salad, Pita with Hummus and Coriander, or the North African Cauliflower Salad. They are some of the best veggie picks in the park.
In summary, you'll have plenty of plant-based options to choose from on your next trip! We’d love to know your favorite vegetarian meal or snack at Disney World. Share it — or any questions about plant-based dining at Disney World — in the comments below!
Related: The Ins and Outs of Disney World’s Advance Dining Reservation System
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