There's a thread down below in the dining folder right now about favorite counter service in each park. That should give you some ideas. Here's what I typed down there about Epcot:
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I like Cantina de San Angelo in Mexico - it's kind of boring typical upscale Taco Bell, but it's really good. I do wish for all their tauting of environmentality that they didn't give those meals in styrofoam (hopefully that's changed since we last ate there). We've enjoyed a quick breakfast at Fountain Veiw Bakery, Tangerine Cafe was - not what I expected. It was good, the flavors were great and everything blended well with each other, I think I was just expecting something different from the chicken so it left me unsure if I would return. (That and my dh doesn't like middle eastern food like cous cous & hummus). We've also enjoyed the Yakatori House and really like Sunshine Seasons, but while we like the new set up we prefer the old one a bit more.
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If you want your kids to branch out and try new things you could start with something familiar. Take a dessert taste of the world. Stop at each country's counter service or bakery and only order a traditional dessert. (Churros, Baklava, eclairs those norwiegian donut/sticky bun things I can't remember the name of, chinese donuts etc)The kids will latch on to legality of snacking on dessert all day and start expanding their horizons. You could also emply the same thought with other snacks like only picking a salty or potato based snack, or a meat snack for everyone to share. Then when it comes to real food you can rely on "remember? That was the place that had the that you really liked, let's eat there"
We've always liked Sunshine Seasons in the Land. I haven't eaten there since they remodeled and revamped the menu, but we walked through it and the menu/food looked good!
We've eaten CS in Mexico, Germany, France, Morroco and U.S. By far, our favorite is Morroco. Although the beer and giant soft pretzel in Germany was quite tasty! LOL (not to mention expensive! LOL)
I really prefer eating TS in Epcot though. We've done Mexico, Japan, Germany and Canada. Love LeCellier....YUMMY!!
The only CS I have eaten at Epcot was at Sunshine Seasons and the McDonald's stand that serves only McNuggets and fries. At Sunshine Seasons, we had trouble finding stuff that our kids would eat as a meal. We found snacks -- yogurt, chips -- but the lunch stuff that we enjoyed (soup, salad, sandwiches -- nice stuff like a seared tuna salad!) was not to our picky kids' liking. They did have Uncrustables, which are not a hit in our family. I had some little packets of PB&J with me, and I got a big piece of lavash, which is like a big cracker, and my 2-yo really liked that combo. They didn't have regular saltines, though, so I'm lucky he liked the lavash.
The McNuggets and fries are exactly like a regular McD's, so if the attempt to be adventurous doesn't go over well, at least nobody will starve.
I love the idea of taking the kids on a dessert tour -- great thinking, I'm sure they'd be willing to try the desserts of the world if nothing else!!
I just had to pipe in and say that my kids don't like Uncrustables either. My youngest (7) is very picky about his jelly...he'll only eat Seedless Blackberry Preserves (go figure!) and wheat bread....the peanut butter brand isn't an issue though. I only buy store brand at home, so any name brand would be a step up! LOL
Hey, thanks for the heads up on the sandwiches. That might have been a good thing for them. That's why these boards are so great -- you can learn about this stuff ahead of time, so that you know to look for things. When you're there with your hungry kids, and you're all swarming around trying to find stuff that everybody likes without the kids getting lost, it can be a little overwhelming and easy to miss stuff.
I edited my other post, too, to remove the cringe. I know you didn't mean anything.
There's a thread down below in the dining folder right now about favorite counter service in each park. That should give you some ideas. Here's what I typed down there about Epcot:
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I like Cantina de San Angelo in Mexico - it's kind of boring typical upscale Taco Bell, but it's really good. I do wish for all their tauting of environmentality that they didn't give those meals in styrofoam (hopefully that's changed since we last ate there). We've enjoyed a quick breakfast at Fountain Veiw Bakery, Tangerine Cafe was - not what I expected. It was good, the flavors were great and everything blended well with each other, I think I was just expecting something different from the chicken so it left me unsure if I would return. (That and my dh doesn't like middle eastern food like cous cous & hummus). We've also enjoyed the Yakatori House and really like Sunshine Seasons, but while we like the new set up we prefer the old one a bit more.
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If you want your kids to branch out and try new things you could start with something familiar. Take a dessert taste of the world. Stop at each country's counter service or bakery and only order a traditional dessert. (Churros, Baklava, eclairs those norwiegian donut/sticky bun things I can't remember the name of, chinese donuts etc)The kids will latch on to legality of snacking on dessert all day and start expanding their horizons. You could also emply the same thought with other snacks like only picking a salty or potato based snack, or a meat snack for everyone to share. Then when it comes to real food you can rely on "remember? That was the place that had the that you really liked, let's eat there"
We've always liked Sunshine Seasons in the Land. I haven't eaten there since they remodeled and revamped the menu, but we walked through it and the menu/food looked good!
We've eaten CS in Mexico, Germany, France, Morroco and U.S. By far, our favorite is Morroco. Although the beer and giant soft pretzel in Germany was quite tasty! LOL (not to mention expensive! LOL)
I really prefer eating TS in Epcot though. We've done Mexico, Japan, Germany and Canada. Love LeCellier....YUMMY!!
Marcy
The only CS I have eaten at Epcot was at Sunshine Seasons and the McDonald's stand that serves only McNuggets and fries. At Sunshine Seasons, we had trouble finding stuff that our kids would eat as a meal. We found snacks -- yogurt, chips -- but the lunch stuff that we enjoyed (soup, salad, sandwiches -- nice stuff like a seared tuna salad!) was not to our picky kids' liking. They did have Uncrustables, which are not a hit in our family. I had some little packets of PB&J with me, and I got a big piece of lavash, which is like a big cracker, and my 2-yo really liked that combo. They didn't have regular saltines, though, so I'm lucky he liked the lavash.
The McNuggets and fries are exactly like a regular McD's, so if the attempt to be adventurous doesn't go over well, at least nobody will starve.
I love the idea of taking the kids on a dessert tour -- great thinking, I'm sure they'd be willing to try the desserts of the world if nothing else!!
Edited 8/25/2006 9:02 am ET by scootermom
I know. I cringed typing it because of the way it sounds. It really wasn't meant with any ill intent or prejudice.
I just had to pipe in and say that my kids don't like Uncrustables either. My youngest (7) is very picky about his jelly...he'll only eat Seedless Blackberry Preserves (go figure!) and wheat bread....the peanut butter brand isn't an issue though. I only buy store brand at home, so any name brand would be a step up! LOL
Marcy
Hey, thanks for the heads up on the sandwiches. That might have been a good thing for them. That's why these boards are so great -- you can learn about this stuff ahead of time, so that you know to look for things. When you're there with your hungry kids, and you're all swarming around trying to find stuff that everybody likes without the kids getting lost, it can be a little overwhelming and easy to miss stuff.
I edited my other post, too, to remove the cringe. I know you didn't mean anything.
Chris