The Best Cheap Eats at Hollywood Studios

I LOOooOOVe Hollywood Studios! It’s my favorite park at Disney World! It has amazing rides like Slinky Dog Dash, Rock n Roller Coaster, and Rise of the Resistance. It also has some delicious FOOD! Whether you want a homemade Toy Story Themed pop tart, Country Cookin’ from the ’50s, Pasta from Mama Melrose’s, or Blue Milk like Luke Skywalker drinks…well, there’s something for everyone to try at Hollywood Studios.

And…

Disney has just announced a special offer for dining with certain packages. That has got me thinking about the best cheap eats at Hollywood Studios – getting the most bang for my buck!

I have found that there are two really great ways to save money on food at Disney World:

• Split or Share Meals (if possible)
• Find Meals and Snacks That are $10.00 or less

So, I compiled a list of meals you can share and food under $10 at Hollywood Studios and I’m sharing it with you! You can also scroll down to the bottom of this post for more Disney money-saving tips

#1 Meals You Can Split at Hollywood Studios

Finding meals to split at Disney World is a great way to save money. And, most of the dishes at Disney have very generous portions. Now, if you have a big appetite, splitting meals at Disney World may not work for you. I know I’m starving after walking around Disney all day. And, the food is really good – I don’t want to share (is that wrong?!?)

Are All Meals Sharable?

No, not all meals at Disney World are shareable. Please know, when making your plans, you can’t split a family-style meal or buffet meal. But, any quick service or table service meal that is not prix fixe (total fixed price for each person) can be shared. For example, if you go to Be Our Guest (in Magic Kingdom) for lunch, the prices are prix fixe. You will pay $62.00 per adult and $37.00 per child. You can’t split this meal. But, if you see a menu with individual prices for each food item, then you can split those entrees/snacks/desserts/meals.

Catalina Eddie’s and Woody’s Lunchbox

Above Photo: Totchos at Woody’s Lunchbox at Toy Story Land in Hollywood Studios

The photo above: BBQ Brisket Melt at Woody’s Lunchbox in Toy Story Land at Hollywood Studios

Pictured Above: Cheese Pizza, Salad, and Breadsticks. Also pictured (for size comparison) is Kid’s Meal Pepperoni Pizza (Danimals, Orange, and Enchanted Rose Dessert)

• Catalina Eddie’s (Sunset Boulevard)- Order the Pepperoni Pizza that comes with a Ceasar Salad for $11.29 (Or Cheese Pizza with Ceasar Salad for $10.49). Add breadsticks for $4.99 to share. You have a meal you can split for about $16.00 -$17.00 (plus tax).
• Woody’s Lunchbox in Toy Story Land- The BBQ Brisket Melt (Shredded Smoked Brisket, Pickles, and Tangy Barbecue Sauce between Melted Cheddar and Monterey Jack on Grilled Sourdough Bread) is huge and could be shared by two people ($13.29). Throw in a side of Totchos (Tator Tots with Beef and Bean Chili, Shredded Cheese, Queso, Tomatoes, Corn Chips, Sour Cream, and Green Onions for $9.99 – then you really have a big lunch for about $24.00 (plus tax). Other sides include tomato basil soup for $3.49 and Potato Barrels for $4.49 – Add one to this meal for a total of less than $30.00 for 2 people.

50’s Prime Time Cafe

• 50’s Prime Time Cafe – Two people could easily share A Sampling of Mom’s Favorite Recipes – it includes Golden-fried Chicken, Fork Tender Pot Roast, and Traditional Meatloaf and sides for $28.00. See the 50’s Prime Time Cafe Menu HERE.
• 50’s Prime Time Café – Try Aunt Liz’s Fried Chicken. Sharing this entree may be questionable for some. The chicken portions are huge, but the chicken is so good, you may not want to share! This fried chicken is served with mashed potatoes with chicken gravy and collard greens for $26.00.

Mama Melrose

• Mama Melrose – First, you need to know that your server will bring you a basket of complimentary Italian bread, butter, and EVOO w/italian herbs with your entree. So, in addition to your entree, you’ll get bread, which is very filling. Two can split the Oven-baked Chicken alla Parmigiana (Breaded Chicken Breast, Marinara Sauce, Melted Mozzarella, and Spaghetti) for $27.00. The Spaghetti and Meatballs are $26.00. 2 people could also share a Margherita Flatbread for $16.00. You could even split a dessert – they are all $10.00 or less, many are $8.00 or less – and you’ve got dinner and a dessert for about $24.00 – $26.00 (plus tax). See the full menu HERE. With pasta, bread, and pizza being so filling, these are some of the best meals to split at Disney World that fills you up!

Pictured Below: Chicken Parmigiana $27.00, Complimentary Italian Bread (for the table), Margherita Flatbread $16.00, Trio of Cannoli $10.00

#2 Foods and Snacks for less than $10 at Hollywood Studios

Trolley Car Cafe

Pictured Above: Carrot Cake Cookie at the Trolley Car Cafe in Hollywood Studios

• Carrot Cake Cookie – $4.99 – Located at the Trolley Car Cafe, this cookie is more like two mini cake layers with a sweet cream cheese frosting sandwiched between. SO GOOD! (See above photo)
• Pineapple Mousse for $5.49
• Earl Grey Cupcake for $5.99. Wash it all down with a Starbucks coffee – which is also served here.
• Breakfast Sandwiches – $4.99- $6.29 – Get your favorite breakfast sandwich, wrap, or croissant at The Trolley Car Cafe – all for less than $7.00

Catalina Eddie’s

Above photo: Enchanted Rose Dessert at Catalina Eddie’s at Hollywood Studios

• Breadsticks $4.99 (Served with Marinara)
• Kids’ Meals Pepperoni Pizza $7.99 (with two sides, and drink)
• Kids’ Meals Cheese Pizza $7.59 (with two sides, and drink)
• Enchanted Rose Dessert $5.79 (Dark Chocolate Mousse, Blackcurrant and Morello Cherry-Chocolate shortbread cookie, Whipped Cookies ‘n Cream Fluff, and Chocolate-covered Cacoa Nibs)
• Kids’ Pepperoni Pizza – $7.99 (Gluten/Wheat Allergy-Friendly) with two Sides and a drink)
• Kids’ Cheese Pizza (Gluten/Wheat Allergy-Friendly) – $7.59 (with two Sides and drink)
• Allergy-friendly Cookies $2.49
• Allergy-friendly Brownie $4.79

50’s Prime Time Cafe

Pictured Above: Warm Apple Crisp with Vanilla Ice Cream at 50’s Prime Time Cafe

• Appetizer Fried Herb and Garlic Cheese -$10.00 – with Raspberry Sauce, Grapes, and Apples
• Appetizer Roasted Tomato Soup – $9.00 – with Focaccia Croutons
• Desserts Dad’s Favorite Chocolate-Peanut Butter Layered Cake – $8.00
• Desserts Dad’s Favorite Chocolate-Peanut Butter Layered Cake À la Mode – $10.00
• Desserts Traditional Warm Apple Crisp -$7.50 – (Plant-based)
• Desserts Traditional Warm Apple Crisp À la Mode – $9.50
• Desserts Lemon Meringue Pie – $9.00 – with a toasted meringue and a raspberry sauce
• Desserts Pineapple Upside Down Cake – $9.50 – with caramelized pineapples, maraschino cherries, whip cream, and caramel sauce
• Desserts Grasshopper Bar – $8.00 -Mint white chocolate mousse, chocolate chip cookie topped with whip cream and chocolate chips
• Kids’ Appetizers (à la carte) Garden Salad $3.00
• Kids’ Appetizers Creamy Tomato Soup $3.00
• Kids’ Appetizers Vegetable Platter $3.00

Rosie’s All-American Cafe (Sunset Boulevard)

• Kids’ Meal Chicken Breast Nuggets – 4 pieces $8.49 (with two sides and a drink)
• French Fries – $4.49
• Cheese Sauce – $1.00
• Side of Chili – $1.00
• Disney’s Hollywood Studios 50th Celebration Sandwich Cookie $5.29 (Pretzel Shortbread Cookie sandwiched with Strawberry Jam and Peanut Butter-Chocolate Fudge)

Anaheim Produce

• Churro -$6.39 – served with Chocolate Sauce
• Mickey Pretzel – $7.49 – Served with Cheese Sauce
• Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Bar – $5.99
• Mickey’s Premium Ice Cream Sandwich – $5.99
• Assorted Fresh Fruit – $2.29
• Assorted Chips – $2.59
• Cuties® Mandarin 3-pack – $4.19
• Pickle in Pouch – $2.29

The Market

• Jack-Jack Cookie Num Nums – $6.19 – Find these sweet and crispy cookies at The Market in Pixar Place
• Assorted Chips – $2.99
• Nacho Chips with Cheese – $5.79
• Banana – $2.29

Woody’s Lunch Box

Pictured Above: Hot Cocoa Lunch Pop Tart at Woody’s Lunchbox at Hollywood Studios

• Breakfast Bowl –$8.79 -(Tater Tots/Potato Barrels, Smoked Brisket Country Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, and Green Onions)
• Kids’ Breakfast Bowl – $5.99 (Tater Tots/Potato Barrels, Smoked Brisket Country Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, and Green Onions served with a Cuties® Mandarin and Potato Barrels, and Drink)
• Mini Babybel Cheese – $3.79 – This cheese snack can be found at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land. Add a Cuties Mandarin Orange to this snack for $1.99.
• Lunch Box Tart – $4.49 – Imagine a large homemade pop-tart – YUM! There are a few flavors available (raspberry, lemon blueberry, chocolate hazelnut), and seasonal ones (hot cocoa at Christmas) are added regularly. Find these at Woody’s Lunch Box in Toy Story Land
• Tomato Basil Soup – $3.99
• Potato Barrels – $4.49 Add some Cheese Sauce to dunk your barrels in for $1.00
• Kid’s Meals (Turkey Sandwich $7.79, Chicken Salad Sandwich $7.79, and Grilled Cheese $6.99) – These meals come with a drink, potato barrels, and a Cutie orange.

Dockside Diner

• House-made Potato Chips $4.49
• Cheese Sauce $1.00
• Kids’ Meals Macaroni & Cheese – $6.99 – (Macaroni and Cheese, Whale Crackers, Cuties® Mandarin, Apple Slices, and drink)
• Kids’ Meals PB&J Uncrustable – $6.79 – (with a Cuties® Mandarin, Apple Slices, and drink)
• Banana Split Parfait – $7.49 – (Chocolate Mousse, Banana Mousse, Fresh Strawberries, Whipped Cream, and Spiced Pineapple)

ABC Commissary

Sides

• Arugula-Farro Salad $3.79
• Mexican Rice $4.49
• PB&J Uncrustables $4.49
• Black Beans (topped with Pork and Queso Fresco) $4.49
• Steak Fries $4.49
• Apple Slices $2.79
• BabyBel Mini Cheese (3) $3.49

Kid’s Meal

• Chicken Salad Sandwich – $7.79 – with two Sides and a drink

Dessert

• Mint-Chocolate Chip Cheesecake – $5.49

Backlot Express

Pictured above: Wookie Cookie at Backlot Express at Hollywood Studios

• French Fries $4.49
• Cheese Sauce $1.00
• Kids’ Disney Check Meals Uncrustables $6.79 – Yogurt Smoothie, Carrot Sticks, and drink
• Kids’ Meals Chicken Strips – $8.49 – Two Chicken Tenders, Yogurt Smoothie, Carrot Sticks, and drink
• Kids’ Meals Macaroni & Cheese -$ 6.99 – Yogurt Smoothie, Carrot Sticks, and drink
• Wookiee Cookie – $6.29 – Two Oatmeal Cookies with Vanilla Cream Filling
• Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie – $4.49 – Toffee and Coconut Blondie & Salted Caramel Buttercream
• Kids’ Allergy-friendly Chicken Strips – $8.49 Yogurt Smoothie, Carrot Sticks, and drink
• Allergy-friendly Brownie – $4.79
• Allergy-friendly Cookies – $3.49
• Kids’ Macaroni & Cheese – $6.99 (Fish/Shellfish Allergy-friendly) Yogurt Smoothie, Carrot Sticks, and choice of Beverage

Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

• Kids’ Disney Check Meal Ithorian Pasta Rings – $9.49 (Plant-based Meat Marinara Sauce and Pasta with Roasted Vegetables and a drink)
• Kids’ Disney Check Meal Takodana Veggie Dippers – $8.79 (Black Bean Hummus, Edible Soil with Nuts, Chilled Dipping Vegetables, and Multigrain Crisps with a side of ‘Ranch’ dressing)
• Kids’ Meal Fried Chicken Tip Yip Youngling Meal $10.49 (Crispy Chicken, Macaroni & Cheese, and Roasted Vegetables)
• Outpost Puff Dessert – $7.49 (Chocolate Pastry, Guajillo Chocolate Mousse, Thai Tea Panna Cotta, Spiced Pineapple, and Confectionary Debris)

Epic Eats

• Glimmer and Shimmer Funnel Cake – $8.49 (Funnel Cake, Cookies ‘n Cream, Vanilla Ice Cream, and Sprinkles)
• Funnel Cake with Powdered Sugar -$7.29
• Funnel Cake – $8.49 (with Strawberry Topping and Vanilla Ice Cream)
• Funnel Cake – $8.49 (with Cookies ‘n Cream and Vanilla Ice Cream)
• Soft-Serve Waffle Cone -$5.79 (Vanilla, Chocolate, or Swirl

Fairfax Fare

• Kids’ Meal Macaroni & Cheese -$6.99 (with two Sides and drink)
• Glimmer and Shimmer Blondie – $4.49 (Toffee and Coconut Blondie, Salted Caramel Buttercream, and Gold Nuggets)

Hollywood Scoops

• Waffle Platter (Breakfast Menu) – $9.49 (Mickey-shaped Waffles, Blueberries, Whipped Cream, and Syrup)
• Brownie Sundae – $7.49 (Brownie, Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, and Whipped Cream)
• Ice Cream Sundae – $6.79 (Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream, and a Cherry)
• Hand-scooped Ice Cream Cup or Cone – $6.29

Kat Saka’s Kettle

• Buttered Blue Grains – $6.49
• Outpost Popcorn Mix – $6.49 (Sweet and Spicy flavors)

KRNR The Rock Station (Sunset Boulevard)

• Nacho Cheese Tortilla Chips – $2.99
• Chocolate-Chip Cookie – $3.49
• Potato Chips – $2.99
• Waffle Cone – $5.79 (Vanilla, Chocolate, or Swirl)

Mama Melrose’s Ristorante Italiano

• Minestrone Soup – $9.00 with Ditalini Pasta (Plant-based)
• Kids’ Appetizers (à la carte) Garden Salad – $3.00
• Kids’ Appetizers (à la carte) Vegetarian Minestrone Soup – $3.00
• Tiramisú – $8.00 (Mascarpone, Espresso-soaked Lady Fingers, Cocoa Powder, and Whipped Cream
• Gelato – $6.25 (Choice of Chocolate or Vanilla)
• Mini Cannoli Trio – $10.00 (Orange Cream, Caramel-Butterscotch, Traditional Cannoli, Chocolate Chips. Chocolate Sauce, and Powdered Sugar)
• Colors of Italy Cheesecake – $8.00 (Lemon Cheesecake, Raspberry Marmalade, and Olive Oil Cake topped with a Whipped Raspberry Panna Cotta and Raspberry-Basil Sauce
• Blueberry-Frangipane Tart – $9.00 (Blueberry Frangipane in a Vanilla Tart Shell with a Blueberry Compote topped with Pistachio Powder and Pistachio Brittle)
• Cherry-Chocolate Cake – $8.50 (Chocolate Cake with a Morello Cherry-Pomegranate-Molasses Sauce)
• Lemon Sorbet, A No Sugar Added Sorbet – $6.25 (Plant-based)

Ronto Roasters

• Rising Moons Overnight Oats – $6.99 (Oats, Dragon Fruit, Yogurt, Seasonal Fruit – Breakfast Only)
• Kyryll Pork Rinds – $7.49 (Pork Rinds seasoned in a Savory Blend of Ancho Chile, Cheddar, Smoke, and Cinnamon)
• Andoan Fruit with Muja Sauce – $6.99 (Sticks of Jicama, Cucumber, Pineapple, Melon, Dragon Fruit, Tamarind Sauce, and Peppercorn Ash -Plant-Based)

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

• Hot Fudge Sundae – $8.00 (Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Whipped Cream, and a Cherry)
• The Red Planet –$9.00 (White Chocolate Cheesecake, Blueberry Compote, Graham Cracker Tart, Matcha Sponge, and Golden Candied Almonds)
• Out-of-this-World – $10.00 (Pineapple Mousse, Passion Fruit Cosmic Swirl, Spiced Lime Spaceship garnished, and, Blood Orange Coulis)
• Fresh Fruit Salad – $7.00
• Cookie Shake
• Plant-based Milk and Cookies topped with Coconut Whipped Cream – $7.00
• Kids’ Appetizers (à la carte) Garden Salad –$3.00
• Kids’ Appetizers (a la carte) Chicken Noodle Soup –$3.00

Above Photo: Breakfast Bowl -$8.79 (Tater Tots/Potato Barrels, Smoked Brisket Country Gravy, Scrambled Eggs, and Green Onions) at Woody’s Lunchbox in Toy Story Land

Above Photo: Kids’ Meals Cheese Pizza $7.59 (with two sides, and drink) – Catalina Eddie’s

Other Ways to Save Money on Food at Disney

• Adults can order Kid’s Meals for themselves. I find that the portions are smaller but still generous. And, they usually come with a side, some fruit, and a drink. Yes, you will find a lot of sandwiches and burgers, but some of the kid’s meals are very interesting choices.
• Children can also split meals at Disney World. Kids can order and share an “adult” entree. Maybe the restaurant only serves Uncrustables and Turkey Sandwiches from the kid’s menu. The kiddos could, instead, split a chicken breast nugget meal (8 decent-sized chicken nuggets and fries) or a bowl of spaghetti with meatballs (or any other entree). Hopefully, you’re lucky and your kiddos will want to eat the same entree.
• Cups of water are FREE.
• Get the Popcorn Bucket IF you LOVE popcorn. It’s $13.00 and a popcorn refill is $2.25 for the entire length of your stay! It’s a great snack… and you can share! The bucket also counts as a souvenir that you can take home!
• You can bring your own snacks and even meals to Disney World. I’ve seen a mom whip out bread and peanut butter from underneath her stroller and start making sandwiches for her kids. While waiting in line for 7 Dwarfs Mine Train, I watched a young man behind us pull out a Tupperware of pasta to eat.
• You can split an entree and add a side or two to keep costs down. Or, add bread (a few restaurants offer complimentary bread). These can make your meal more filling and make for an inexpensive breakfast, lunch, or dinner. I’ve tried to give you many examples of these in the lists above.

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• Bring your own food/snacks for your room. If you’re driving to Disney, you can bring groceries with you. Or, if you have a rental car while in Orlando, you can do Grocery pickup. You can also have food delivered from an online grocer. Just know that most resorts do charge a fee now ( I think it’s like $6.00).
• Eat breakfast in your room. I’m not a big breakfast eater. I like a cup of coffee (or 4) and maybe a granola bar to keep me going until lunch. Disney hotels usually have a mini fridge in the room for juice and yogurt, etc. And, if there isn’t a microwave in your room, there should be one at the resort food court. We’ve used this to heat up frozen breakfast foods or leftovers (pizza for breakfast, anyone?)
• If staying off-site, find a hotel that offers a free breakfast. Or, find a hotel with a kitchenette or an Airbnb to make your own breakfast (or lunch or dinner).
• After a long day at the parks, a day off from the parks, or an arrival day, just order a pizza. Wait for it to be delivered, and share it with the family for a relatively cheap dinner. Family-sized pizzas (About 8 slices) usually run about $17.99+ plus tax and tip.
• If you have Starbucks gift cards lying around, bring them to Disney World. You can use them at any Starbucks location in the parks. See locations HERE.

What are your favorite Cheap Eats at Hollywood Studios? Any tips to share?

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