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Trip Planning > Walt Disney World > Dining > Reviews > Backlot Express

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Backlot Express (MGM)

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Who: Earl Benway (party of 1)

Where: Backlot Express Hollywood Studios

When: December 9, 2008

What: Lunch: Double Cheeseburger with fries, Cheesecake, Drink

Approximate Price of Entrees: $13.82 (Counter service - Dining Plan)

Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 4 - Not at good as Peco Bills at Magic Kingdom but everything was good
Service: 5 - no problems seen
Atmosphere: 5 - Once you are done eating take a walk around and see all of the old props and signs.
Okay for Children: Yes - plenty of stuff to look at when you are seated inside
Okay for Couples: Yes - not as romantic but good location
General tips: Take your time and walk around after you eat.

MouseForLess Tip: Unlike other counter services, this one does not open til noon. Thought that was funny since all other open closer to 11.

Extra_Comment: If you sit outside, you can hear the explosions from the Indiana Jones Stunt Show.


Who: The Thornton Family

Where: Backlot Express, Hollywood Studios

When: October 24th and 26th, 2008

What: lunch and dinner

Approximate Price of Entrees: $35 for family of 3

Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 5 (for quick serivce)
Service: 5
Atmosphere: nothing special
Okay for Children: Yes
Okay for Couples: not really
Be Sure to Try: the sugar free parfait!!.

General tips: We like this place because the food is always hot, there is plenty of room and they sugar free desserts. We like to sit outside in the time before the parade and we can see when people start to line up and can go get a spot.


Who: Riordan Family - dh, myself, dd-7, ds-6

Where: Backlot Express, MGM

When: Januray 23, 2006

What: Lunch - 2 cheeseburger with fries, 1 hot dog with fries, 1 chicken strips with fries, 2 diet cokes, 2 sprites, 4 chocolate cakes.

Approximate Price of Entrees: DDP - approx. $80 otherwise

Rate the following (1-5, five being the best!)
Food: 4 - good for your typical park food
Service: counter service
Atmosphere: nothing special
Okay for Children: Yes
Okay for Couples: Yes
Be Sure to Try: Chocolate cake was good - not too rich.

General tips: Very low key - and not crowded. A quiet escape from the park.

Mouseforless Tip: DDP

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