Dining at table service restaurants in Disney World can be fantastic, but worrying about getting reservations 60 days in advance of your trip and taking 1-2 hours out of your park day just to eat can be stressful, so it may not always be the best fit.

Sometimes, though, you want something a little more elevated than a quick-service meal, which leaves you at a bit of a loss. Fear not, though — there’s a middle ground that we absolutely love, and that’s Disney World lounges! Lounges are fantastic because you get the same elevated menu from table service restaurants without the time expectancy or the reservations. If you want to hit some lounges in 2025 but don’t want to spend an arm and leg for too small of plates, these are the top lounges we recommend!

Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar (Disney Springs)

Located in the heart of Disney’s shopping and dining district, you’ll find one of the most intricately themed lounges there is! Jock Lindsey’s Hangar Bar is not only home to some fantastic drinks (both alcoholic and a few non-alcoholic options) but there are some great bites to eat as well.

There’s also almost always something new you notice in this area, thanks to its Indiana Jones theming. While you’re waiting for your drink, take a look around — we promise you’ll be entertained!

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Nomad Lounge (Disney’s Animal Kingdom)

This is easily one of our favorite spots in Disney World as a whole, especially because the seating and vibes here are immaculate. The small plates here are some of our absolute favorites, and the drinks are fantastic, too!

The real stars here are the churros, which are arguably the BEST you can get in all of Disney World, but we also really love the Tiffins Bread Service and the Bangkok Chicken Wings.

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Territory Lounge (Disney’s Wilderness Lodge)

Disney’s Wilderness Lodge isn’t one of the most popular resorts out there, so Territory Lounge isn’t often very busy, leaving you with a quieter atmosphere to enjoy your time. It’s so warm and inviting, we could spend all day here if we had the time!

Some of the most well-known dishes here are the Artisanal Cheese and Charcuterie and Loaded Macaroni & Cheese, but there are plenty of other foods and drinks to explore as well.

Enchanted Rose Lounge (Disney’s Grand Floridian Resort)

The Enchanted Rose Lounge is relatively new, opening in 2019 and taking the place of Mizner’s Lounge. We love the decor here and the way it subtly hints at the live-action Beauty and the Beast without being over the top.

However, we don’t recommend visiting before 5PM because the dining options are very limited. After that, though, when the heartier options are available, we definitely say to give it a try!

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Hollywood Brown Derby Lounge (Disney’s Hollywood Studios)

One of our favorite spots in Disney’s Hollywood Studios is the Hollywood Brown Derby, but if you don’t have time for that table service meal, the lounge will get you the majority of that same menu in a much shorter amount of time.

There isn’t a lot of seating here, we’ll be honest, but it’s totally worth it to us to not have to worry about getting a reservation weeks in advance and still get that iconic Our Famous Cobb Salad that we love so much.

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Scat Cat’s Club (Disney’s Port Orleans Resort — French Quarter)

When you think of French Quarter, you likely think of beignets right away, and we GET IT! That’s only one of the reasons you’ll want to come straight to Scat Cat’s Club.

Scat Cat’s Club offers up some truly amazing dishes to dine on, as well as drinks that will appease almost anybody. Not to mention that you can catch live music on many nights, which is amazing for really bringing the atmosphere to life.

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Tambu Lounge (Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort)

There are a lot of great dining options at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort, but again, if you’re not looking for a sit-down meal, Tambu Lounge is the way to go since it’s attached to ‘Ohana!

Now, the trick here is that some of the most iconic offerings from the ‘Ohana menu (the ‘Ohana Noodles and Bread Pudding) aren’t technically on the menu, but if you ask nicely, you MAY be able to snag them without the reservation needed for the restaurant! However, there are plenty of other dishes and drinks on the menu, too, that are totally worth it to try.

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Steakhouse 71 Lounge (Disney’s Contemporary Resort)

Lastly, we have the lounge attached to Steakhouse 71, one of the most popular Disney World hotel restaurants, which, similar to other lounges, serves a few items from the regular menu — including the fantastic Steakhouse 71 Burger!

Now, the lounge is almost hidden from sight behind the host’s stand, so it’s often not very busy at all! That also means there’s not a lot of seating, but hey, we’ll take it. It’s also open from noon to 11PM each night, meaning it’s a great place to go for a later meal after a long park day.

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We’re always here to bring you the latest dining recommendations from Disney World, so stay tuned to DFB!

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Which lounge is your favorite in Disney World? Tell us in the comments!