While there are chicken finger kid meals in every Walt Disney World park, there are also some hidden gem options for both kids and adults! A lot of these unique kids’ meals are smaller portions of adult entrees and come with at least one side plus a drink. We’ve all been there – you’re feeling full but want real food or maybe you want to eat a smaller portion so you can save up for a Dole Whip later on. Don’t sleep on looking at the quick-service kids’ menu! With any of these options, Mobile Order is recommended so you can see a full list of side options and customize your choices.
Take a look at the best kids meals for adults (or adventurous kids) at each park!
Magic Kingdom
Columbia Harbour House
Grilled Salmon – served with choice of two sides like green beans, rice, a Cuties mandarin, and French fries – $8.99
Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn Cafe
Green Chile Beef Nacho Bowl – served with choice of two sides like cilantro lime rice, charros beans. French fires, apple slices, and a Cuties mandarin – $9.29
Citrus Chipotle Chicken Nacho Bowl – served with choice of two sides like cilantro lime rice, charros beans. French fires, apple slices, and a Cuties mandarin – $9.29
Citrus Chipotle Chicken Rice Bowl – served with choice of two sides like cilantro lime rice, charros beans. French fires, apple slices, and a Cuties mandarin – $9.29
EPCOT
Connections Cafe
Cheese Pizza – served with a choice of two sides like fries, Cuties mandarin, and apple sauce – $8.29
Cheese pizza may sound like a basic kids meal but the pizza slices at Connections are huge and freshly made. Every time I’ve visited Connections, I’ve seen at least one adult eating the kids cheese pizza. Get a double order of fries for the ultimate indulgence or a Cuties mandarin perfect for snacking on later. Since you fill up your own fountain drinks at Connections, you can also get a refill with your small kids cup.
La Cantina de San Angel
Chicken Tacos – marinated grilled chicken on homemade corn tortillas and served with corn chips with nacho cheese, and fruit – $9.50
Regal Eagle Smokehouse
Salad with Chicken – chopped romaine with pulled chicken, tomato, cucumber served with choice of one side like seasoned French fries, more Mac and cheese, baked beans with burnt ends, and watermelon– $8.29
Macaroni & Cheese – oven-baked macaroni and white cheddar served with choice of two sides like seasoned French fries, more Mac and cheese, baked beans with burnt ends, and watermelon – $7.49
The Mac & cheese at Regal Eagle is next level, plus you can add an extra serving as a side or burnt ends baked beans, making it feel like a full entree. Regal Eagle also has serve-your-own fountain drinks to refill your kids’ cups.
Hollywood Studios
ABC Commissary
Shrimp Bowl – sautéed shrimp served on a bed of Mexican rice and served with choice of one side like baked potato chips, carrots, French fries, and a Cuties mandarin – $8.99
Chicken Arugula-Farro Salad – marinated chicken served over arugula and farro with Granny Smith apples, dried cranberries, plant-based parmesan, and pecans tossed in a Dijon vinaigrette and served with choice of one side like baked potato chips, carrots, French fries, and a Cuties mandarin – $8.29
Pork Taco – pork carnitas on a flour tortilla served with Mexican rice and black beans – $8.29
ABC Commissary is so underrated! It went from a basic quick-service restaurant to a hidden gem at Hollywood Studios. Each of these options feels meant for adults – I mean a salad with pecans and dried cranberries? ABC Commissary also has serve-your-own fountain drinks to refill your kids’ cups.
Woody’s Lunch Box
Turkey Sandwich – half-sandwich with smoked turkey, lettuce, and tomato with Dijonaise spread served on chilled sunflower multigrain bread and served with two sides like potato barrels, tomato soup, or a Cutie’s Mandarin – $8.29
The turkey sandwich is a half portion of the adult version and is a little more elevated than what would have likely been in your own lunchbox. Best part of all, you can get a small cup of soup and potato barrels as sides. You get to sample a little bit of everything, making this a surprisingly filling option.
Docking Bay 7
Fried Chicken Tip Yip Youngling Meal – crispy chicken served with house-made macaroni a& cheese and roasted broccoli – $10.99
Surface level, fried chicken and Mac & cheese sounds like a kids meal. However, this is not your typical chicken tender but instead a fried boneless chicken thigh. I actually wonder how many kids this has actually disappointed. The Mac & cheese is made with knife-cut noodles and a rich sauce making it more than your standard boxed option. The roasted broccoli is fresh and abundant, making it a well-balanced meal even for adults.
Animal Kingdom
Satu’li Canteen
Chopped Wood-Grilled Chicken Bowl – wood-grilled chicken topped with crunch vegetable slaw and served with your choice of base (rice and beans or romaine and kale salad) – $9.29
This is such a hearty kids meal that is really just a smaller version of the adult entree just don’t forget to ask for dressing to go on top. We recommend the creamy herb – essentially, a better ranch dressing.
Cheeseburger Steamed Pod – steamed cheeseburger pod stuffed with ground beef, ketchup, mustard, pickle, and cheddar, and served with vegetable chips and a Cutie’s mandarin – $8.99
The cheeseburger pod is so fun and flavorful – tasting just like a better McDonald’s burger. Combine it with a Cuties Mandarin and this is either a great snack or light meal. And don’t forget – Satu’li also has serve-your-own fountain drinks to refill your kids’ cups.
