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Reviewed by FloridaTV Review Date: 09/06/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
We only went there for the Wookie Cookie and OMG greatest thing I ate at Hollywood that day. GET THE WOOKIE COOKIE. If you love oatmeal cream pies like me. You will love this snack.
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It’s huge.Cons:
N/aReviewed by HeyWheresPerry07 Review Date: 08/27/2021
Rating: (10) Recommended
Only tried the Wookie Cookie, but it was perfection!!
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Huge portion, great value and amazing tasteCons:
Mobile order pickup was a bit congested and confusing here, but I think it was just an isolated instance.Reviewed by bethocindigo Review Date: 10/20/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
We purchased a 'Boba Fet' souvenier stein, the BB8 Lemon Cupcake, and the Chocolate Chewbacca Specialty cupcakes. I was pleasantly surprised that the BB8 one was SUPER-delicious and smoothe flavored.
Tables are all over inside and out but be aware that it gets INSANELY crowded during lunch times. To break up the monotony, we noticed that there was an incredibly-bouncy cast member periodically awarding free food surprises randomly through the crowd. That was lots of fun to watch and worked well keeping people's spirits up through the NUTTY lunch rush.
We LOVED IT, LOVED IT, LOVED IT and will definitely be back. Just know that this place is tucked right across Star Tours and at the end of the Indiana Jones Show exit.
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Star-Wars themed souvenier steins, waffles, and desserts!Cons:
quite crowded at lunchReviewed by mindylee847 Review Date: 03/02/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
I had the Grilled Veggie Sandwich on February 27th, 2015 with carrots as my side and apples slices for dessert. This was hands down, one of the best sandwiches I had the entire week. It tasted almost like a pizza, but even better. There was plenty of seating and the line moved quickly. I definitely recommend grabbing a bite to eat here.
The carrots were kind of bleh but they do have ranch cups and you get a hefty portion.
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Delicious Veggie Sandwich, Lots of SeatingCons:
—Reviewed by Disney6Pack Review Date: 03/21/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Party of 5 (me, DD15, DD14, DS12, and DD10) dined here for lunch during Mardi Gras break. We had never eaten here, but I decided to try it based on the reviews I had read and the fact that it offered free drink refills. The park was crowded because of the holiday and there was a cheerleading competition. Lines to order were long, but moved quickly enough. Food came out quickly enough and we found a table next to the condiments and drink refill station. I had the buffalo chicken bites (which were not on this website’s menu), oldest 2 DDs had burgers, and 2 youngest kids had chicken nuggets. Everyone enjoyed their food and enjoyed being able to refill our drinks before leaving the restaurant. I can’t believe I’ve never tried this in all the years that we’ve been coming here. We really enjoyed it and will come back again.
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food, location, free drink refillsCons:
noneReviewed by disneyhappy09 Review Date: 02/02/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Hamburgers were great. Wonderful self service area for adding extras to your burger. Quick, great options for seating. My son and I shared a burger and it was more than enough for the two of us.
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Great burgersCons:
—Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 04/06/2024
Rating: (9) Recommended
Hidden Gem of Hollywood Studios
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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 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!
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-Cuban Sandwich -Quick -Lots of seatingCons:
- NoneReviewed by AmberStout Review Date: 06/14/2022
Rating: (9) Recommended
We just had desserts here… that 50th anniversary blondie was our favorite sweet treat the whole trip! The wookie cookie was good too.
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Blondie Wooki cookie Lots of seating Great for picky eatersCons:
Basic park food (nuggets and burgers)Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 04/21/2022
Rating: (9) Recommended
Good simple food very well done
Love all the desserts
