During a trip to Walt Disney World in Orlando, Florida, you will have a lot of things on your agenda. Most of them will take you to the attractions everyone thinks of when they imagine their Disney vacation. If you are a movie fan, you will want to visit Hollywood Studios.
In recent years the park has been drawing Star Wars fans for its addition to Galaxy’s Edge, but Hollywood studios have been attracting people who love cinema for much longer. In addition to the fun and exciting rides and attractions, there are many wonderful places to eat. Here is everything you need to know about eating at Hollywood and Vine at Hollywood Studios.
What Is Hollywood and Vine?
There is a historic intersection in Hollywood that was once the home to several production facilities. It would be the place to go if you wanted to spot some of your favorite stars out and about. Its namesake has become a restaurant inside Disney’s Hollywood Studios entrance.
Hollywood and Vine is a full buffet-style restaurant that serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. It is a fun place to visit because Disney characters often mingle with diners for autographs, photographs, and hugs. Many events are hosted at Hollywood and Vine to ensure that Disney fans of all ages can meet their favorite characters while having a delicious meal.
When Hollywood Studios was under strict COVID-19 restrictions, many character meet-ups were canceled or altered. Hollywood and Vine practiced socially-distanced meet-ups for a while and served the food family-style. However, the buffet is now back open, and the characters are just as accessible as they always were.
Atmosphere
Hollywood and Vine is located just off Hollywood Boulevard. The decor is reminiscent of a diner from the 1940s. The black and white checkered floor and chrome-trimmed tables will make you feel like you have stepped into an old movie. The wait staff in their red aprons will get you seated and served as quickly as possible. And all around you are pictures of the golden age of Hollywood that will let you dream of the flashing lights of a classic time in cinema.
What you get once you are inside is far from an old-time experience. You will have a chance to eat a lot of classy food prepared by Disney’s top chefs. And you will have an opportunity to meet some characters you cannot find anywhere else in the park.
Hollywood and Vine offer a character breakfast where children can meet their favorite friends from Disney Junior. Then, during lunch and dinner, Minnie will stop by and introduce you to some of her pals.
Character Breakfast
One of Hollywood and Vine’s most popular times is breakfast. You can get classic meals like bacon, eggs, and sausage. But there are some wonderful things for you to try, like Bananas Foster French toast and the Salmon and Bagel Casserole. Of course, there is a lighter fare such as yogurt parfaits and oatmeal if you prefer. Caramel monkey bread is also a fan favorite.
Breakfast is also much loved at Hollywood and Vine because it is time for the Disney Junior Play n’ Dine. You will find characters at this event that only appear in the morning from 8:00 am until 10:20 am. If your children are fans of Disney Junior, this is their chance to get a picture with Fancy Nancy, Doc McStuffins, Vampirina, and Roadster Racer Goofy. The characters appear by the door for pictures and then make their way around to spend time with all their guests.
Lunch and Dinner
Hollywood and Vine is open for three meals daily, so the fun does not end at breakfast. If you want a delicious lunch or dinner different from what the burger or chicken places are giving out, they also have those covered. Talented chefs put together a delicious menu that adults would love to go back and enjoy when the kids are not around.
Appetizers and Entrees
The salad bar is a popular attraction at Hollywood and Vine. Classic romaine lettuce and mixed greens with balsamic, Caesar and ranch dressings are chilled perfectly. You can top it off with tomatoes, olives, cucumbers, and parmesan cheese.
Shrimp, seared salmon, oven-roasted herbed chicken, and beef stew are some entrees you will find on the buffet throughout the day. You can choose from classic sides and vegetables like garlic broccolini, roasted mushroom farro risotto, olive oil roasted potatoes, caramelized Brussels sprouts, and whipped potatoes with sour cream and chives. Carving stations will also serve herb-crusted tenderloin and slow-roasted crispy pork belly.
For the Kids
Kids are picky eaters. While Hollywood and Vine may have some of the best food in all of Walt Disney World, they know that it can be hard to get kids to eat it. Do not stress over talking them into it because they also have some classic foods that almost every kid will enjoy.
A large portion of the buffet will have their mouths watering as they see fresh and crispy chicken nuggets and huge containers of macaroni and cheese. Potato barrels and mini corn dogs complete the kids’ menu. They will find enough to stuff themselves as the adults enjoy their meals.
Dessert
Kids and adults like dessert. Hollywood and Vine spared no expense in finding the best dessert makers to prepare a lot of delicacies for you to try. Your sweet tooth will be satisfied when you finish.
Carrot cake cupcakes with cream cheese icing, Mississippi mud pie, and peanut butter and jelly tarts are some of the sweet treats you will find. Be sure to give your taste buds a little class with some créme brûlée cheesecake. And if you want a simple flavor, you will always find a soft-serve ice cream machine serving up chocolate and vanilla ice cream with all the toppings you can imagine.
Cocktails
Fine dining is complete with a refreshing cocktail. Hollywood and Vine like to give you celebrity treatment by offering you a drink to take the edge off. Captain’s Mai Tais, Celebrity margaritas, ultimate Long Island iced teas, and magical star cocktails are flowing throughout lunch and dinner. They have a wide selection of red and white wine and beer.
Minnie’s Seasonal Dining
The kids get to meet all the characters they love at breakfast. At lunch and dinner, you can introduce them to some of the friends you grew up with. Minnie’s Dining events bring little dinner parties throughout the year so you can meet some of the classic characters in a relaxed setting without waiting in the sun. They give autographs, take pictures, and love to give out high-fives and hugs.
Among the characters you will get to meet are Minnie, Mickey, Pluto, and Goofy. Sometimes a few of their friends, like Donald and Daisy, like to join the fun as well. They are usually dressed for the season, so if you see them around Halloween, they may have on their spooky costumes. Later in the year, they will wear outfits that celebrate classic films to give your pictures a proper look.
Minnie Mouse also hosts these events throughout the year:
- Hollywood Dine: November 8, 2022 – January 5, 2023
- Silver Screen Dine: January 6, 2023
- Springtime Dine: Dates to be announced
- Summertime Dine: Dates to be announced
Prices
Hollywood and Vine prices are listed below, and cocktails are charged additionally. That may seem like a steep amount, but the buffet is stocked with delicious food, and you can have as much as you would like. You also get to experience many of the most popular Disney characters up close in a much more relaxed setting than if you stood in line to meet them in the park.
| Prices | Children 3+ | Adults |
| Breakfast (8:30 am – 10:30 am) | $35.00 | $59.99 |
| Lunch (11:30 am – 3:55 pm) | $35.00 | $59.99 |
| Dinner (4:00 pm – 8:00 pm) | $35.00 | $59.99 |
- You must have a reservation to dine at Hollywood and Vine.
- The meal times are very popular, so it is recommended that you reserve your spot well in advance of your trip.
- Since the restaurant is inside the park, you must have a valid admission to the park to dine there.
- If you are an annual pass holder, you can receive a 10% discount at Hollywood and Vine.
- Children under the age of 3 eat free.
Conclusion
Do not miss out on the opportunity of a lifetime. Hollywood and Vine is practicing social distance measures with family-style eating until August of this year. Now, the restaurant has gone back to being a full buffet, and the character meets and greets are back to normal. Now is your time to take experience this one-of-a-kind dining spectacular.
There are a lot of places to grab food around Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World. However, when you visit, you owe it to yourself and your family to experience at least one of our sit-down restaurants. Hollywood and Vine is an excellent choice with its fun atmosphere and world-class food. And the interactions with some of Disney’s most famous characters could be a part of the trip your whole family will cherish for a lifetime.
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