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Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 07/17/2019
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
My daughter and I wanted to try all new restaurants this visit and tried the Backlot Express. It was the worst food we’ve eaten in any of the Disney parks! I had the hamburger which literally tasted like a piece of shoe leather - so dry!! My daughter had the chicken and biscuits- with the raspberry sauce. Who puts raspberry sauce on chicken and biscuits! It only needs white gravy. Needless to say she said it was a very odd choice on Disney’s part to do that and she was definitely not a fan!
Pros:
None. Very difficult for ECV to maneuverCons:
Food was terribleReviewed by Jason V Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
Very large space, some in outside. Usually not busy. Nothing fancy or special but I prefer this to ABC Commissary which it is similar to.
Pros:
Can watch Star Wars show, large space so you get a seat, usually not busyCons:
Some is outdoors if you don't want to be outside, average with nothing special hereReviewed by dsnyak5 Review Date: 02/02/2013
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
My friend and I both ordered a grilled turkey sandwich. Seemed a good, reliable choice. Inedible. Without a doubt the WORST food I have ever had in my 21 years of going to WDW. We ended up just throwing it all in the trash, it was that bad. Such a waste. Avoid this place!
Pros:
noneCons:
everythingReviewed by brb214stoon Review Date: 01/29/2013
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
Absolutely the worst food we ate while on our 10 day trip.
Pros:
shady areas to eatCons:
food is the worst in disney!Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 04/06/2024
Rating: (9) Recommended
Hidden Gem of Hollywood Studios
Pros:
I love Backlot Express. It boasts y tons of seating inside Hello AC. Bathrooms Inside. Self-Serve Fountain soda Machines aka Free refills. A great selection of alcoholic beverages to pair with dining plans. Plant based burger is fabulous.Cons:
A basic chicken fingers / burgers. Only one plant based option.Reviewed by MoDisneyInKY Review Date: 02/25/2024
Rating: (8) Recommended
This is a good place to go if you are wanting the basic theme park food like burgers, chicken nuggets, etc. They also have some sandwiches and burgers you can only get there which is a nice way to switch up the usual cheeseburger. There is a decent amount of seating inside so it's nice for a little break from the heat while eating. They also have a lot of seating outside. I got the pulled pork burger and it was very good. Someone else in my party got the Cuban sandwich and it was also very good. Is it the best quick service ever? No, but it is a nice place to cool off and get a bite to eat.
Pros:
Options for everyone in the family, lots of seatingCons:
Reviewed by WimpyWombat Review Date: 02/15/2024
Rating: (8) Recommended
Interesting take on standard “theme park food.” Cooked well and seemingly fresh. Great decor full of wonderful easter eggs and props. Generally crowded, but Mobile Order is always a plus. Could maybe have more variety, could also be more disability-friendly in terms of layout.
Pros:
Good food that caters to wide audience. Great ambiance for movie buffs.Cons:
Crowded, not very wheelchair friendly.Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 08/31/2023
Rating: (8) Recommended
I had the Smoked BBQ Pulled Pork Burger. I asked if I could get it without the burger, but no. I don't get why they don't have a just a pulled pork sandwich. I loved this, once I pulled off the burger. The burger would just make it too much to eat for me. I loved everything else about the pork Sandwich though, the coleslaw, crispy onions, BBQ sauce. It was messy but oh so good. Family liked what they got too - Bacon Cheeseburgers, Teriyaki chicken bowl and kids mac n cheese. The mac n cheese here was very soupy though. He said it tasted good, but we should have poured out some of cheese sauce though. Loved the self-serve drink station though. Lots of refills and then one ice water to fill the water bottles to go.
Pros:
self serve drink station. Lots of indoor seating in the air conditioning. Great BBQ pork sandwich.Cons:
Can't get just BBQ sandwich - has to come w/burger that makes it too big to eat. Soupy kids mac & cheese.Reviewed by aled Review Date: 08/29/2023
Rating: (8) Recommended
The main chicken strips were ok, typical standard for Disney but the Wookie Cookie was a delightful little treat that i would recommend for everyone. I absolutely loved them!
Pros:
Wookie CookieCons:
nothing amazing about the chicken stripsReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 05/28/2023
Rating: (9) Recommended
My family and I LOVE the Backlot Express. The atmosphere is very nostalgic for me since it is one of the few places that remains true to the original MGM theming of a Hollywood backlot. And the food is quintessential theme park faire with some added surprises. For example, my mom and I got the Cuban Sandwich which was absolutely delicious and unique. It had seasoned pork, ham, with mustard binded together with a gooey melted Swiss cheese on a panini style bread. 10/10 would get that again. If that is not your speed then they also have burgers and chicken fingers with McDonald’s style fries which are also satisfying for the theme park guest on the go. What’s more there is plenty of seating in and outdoors!
