849 · My Five Hidden Dining Gems at Walt Disney World
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Lou Mongello - Disney Expert
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🗓️ 1 December 2025
⏱️ 42 minutes
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849 · My Five Hidden Dining Gems at Walt Disney World
Walt Disney World is packed with incredible food, but some of the very best meals hide in the places guests walk right past. This week, we’re digging into My Five Overlooked Dining Locations at Walt Disney World, including tucked away lounges, lakeside escapes, and resort restaurants that deliver amazing food without the rush or the reservation scramble.
You’ll hear why these five locations stood out, what makes them special, and how they bring value, atmosphere, and some surprisingly bold flavors. We’ll head from Disney Springs to the resorts and even inside the parks to uncover spots offering everything from global street food flavors to waterfront comfort dishes.
Whether you’ve been visiting for years or planning your very first Disney vacation, these overlooked gems might help you discover a new favorite meal.
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| 0:00.0 | Oh, uh, hi there. Nice to see ya. The name's nine-eye, and you caught me packing for my big trip through time. |
| 0:09.8 | Who are you? Quinn's food, city postmaster, at your service. |
| 0:15.4 | It was the year 1787. In the city of Philadelphia, the Constitutional Convention was in session. |
| 0:31.4 | Our meeting has officially come to order. Let us all say the pledge. |
| 0:43.3 | Some of the best food in Walt Disney World is hiding in plain sight. And in this week's |
| 0:52.6 | my five, I'm revealing my five overlooked dining spots that I don't just love, |
| 0:58.0 | but I think most guests miss, but absolutely should not. |
| 1:01.5 | And I can't wait to hear your favorites, too, so be ready to share yours after the show. |
| 1:06.0 | Hello, my friend, and welcome to WW Radio, your guide to the Disney Parks and experiences from around the world. |
| 1:12.5 | I am Lou Mangelo and this is show number 849, whether this is your first time listening or you've been with me for all 20 years since the very beginning. |
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| 1:45.8 | And when you're ready to plan your next Walt Disney World vacation, maybe to go and eat at one |
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| 2:01.8 | but yours as well, every trip, seamless and unforgettable. |
| 2:05.4 | And as always, my friend, and you are my friend, whether we have met yet or not, |
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