Breakfast
Our first visit was during morning Extra Magic Hours, and we knew we wanted to try breakfast. I was particularly excited to try the Lunch Box Tarts, so we got both the Raspberry (which is coated in strawberry fondant) and Chocolate-Hazelnut (coated in maple fondant and candied bacon). Both sounded wonderful, but were very, very sweet – even for this girl who has a super sweet tooth! My son liked them, but the rest of us were done after just a bite. These are reminiscent of a pop-tart, but are served all day as a dessert.
We also tried the Breakfast Bowl, which contained Potato Barrels (aka Tater Tots) smothered in Brisket Country Gravy with scrambled eggs on top. I like these things separately, but I wasn’t a huge fan once they started all getting mixed together. My husband liked it, but I would probably try something different next time. The S’more French Toast Sandwich is definitely on my list to try!
Lunch/Dinner
During our trip, we were fortunate enough to make two more trips back to Toy Story Land, and we tried almost everything on the lunch and dinner menu. You may have already heard that one menu item has been removed since the restaurant opened. There was originally a Monte Cristo sandwich on the menu, but it was quickly removed. The sandwich did not get good reviews, but the official cause of the removal is unknown.
The Grilled Three-Cheese Sandwich was a favorite with our group! This grown-up grilled cheese features melted provolone and cheddar, along with a cheddar cheese spread on Garlic Bread. It was creamy and delicious, and I would definitely recommend!
My husband and son both enjoyed the BBQ Brisket Melt – sliced smoked brisket, cheese, pickles, and BBQ sauce on sourdough bread. The sandwich was big (my 12-year-old couldn’t finish his), flavorful, and they both agreed they’d eat it again. Available sides with this sandwich are Potato Barrels, Tomato-Basil Soup Dipper, Vegetable Macaroni Salad, or a Mandarin Orange.
My other favorite was the “Totchos” – definitely something I’d only eat on vacation! This was a bowl of Potato Barrels covered in beef and bean chili, shredded cheese and queso, with a sprinkling of corn chips, and topped with sour cream and green onions. Using the Mobile Ordering app (more on that in a minute), I was able to customize this exactly the way I wanted it.
The only entrée we didn’t try was the Smoked Turkey Sandwich, but from all accounts, this is just a typical turkey sandwich and nothing extraordinary.
Woody’s Lunchbox offers several fun drink options – Mystic Portal Punch, which has a base of Powerade Mountain Berry Blast with flavors of lemon lime and tangerine. As you may have guessed, it is a green alien-themed drink, and for an extra charge, you can get it served in a cute souvenir cup with the claw and an alien. They also have classic root beer floats and your usual fountain beverages.
For the adults, there are several drink options including beer and hard cider. They also have a Grown-Up’s Lemonade that was absolutely delicious! It features Odwalla lemonade mixed with cherry vodka. If you’re using mobile ordering, you will also have the option to turn this refreshing drink into a float by adding a scoop of ice cream! This (currently) is not an option on the regular menu.
There are so many cute details around Woody’s Lunchbox, starting with the restaurant itself, which is literally a lunchbox propped open by a thermos! Our favorite is the table made from a note that Andy’s mom put in his lunchbox. Who doesn’t want to have dinner sitting on a huge piece of cheese? My boys absolutely loved this table.
All of the seating is outdoors, but there are umbrellas over the tables, which come in really handy when those “just an average summer day in Florida” thunderstorms roll in.
Mobile Ordering
Mobile ordering is like having a Fast Pass for a restaurant! Using the My Disney Experience app, you can select a restaurant and enter your entire order right from your phone. It allows you to customize your order if there are things you want to add or remove to an entrée. Best of all, it recognizes the Disney Dining Plan and will apply your credits accordingly. When you arrive at the restaurant, there is a button to press in the app to let them know you’re there so your food is prepared fresh.
I highly recommend using Mobile Ordering, especially when lines are long! There is a special counter for mobile orders, so you don’t have to wait through the regular line. It doesn’t seem like a whole lot of people are using this service yet, but I’m a big fan of anything that will save me time while I’m at the parks!
Final Thoughts
Hollywood Studios has historically been my least favorite park when it comes to dining options. Woody’s Lunchbox brings a much-needed breath of fresh air with some unique menu items. I will be interested to see if the menu will be changed or expanded at all in the upcoming months. This will definitely be a must-do for me, and a place I look forward to taking friends. The details are wonderful – each time I walked around, I noticed new things. Even if I wasn’t hungry, I’d be happy to stop for a Grown-Up Lemonade and enjoy the scenery!
