Hollywood and Vine

Location	Echo Lake, Disney’s Hollywood Studios
Service type	Table service, character buffet
Characters	Varies by season (check when booking)
Price range	$$$ (fixed price per person)
Reservations	Recommended

Flashback to a diner-style restaurant in old Hollywood at Hollywood and Vine, and feel like a movie star. This dine-in buffet-style restaurant is fun for the entire family. The décor and music are outstanding, putting you in a cheerful mood.  Another fun part about this restaurant is the characters such as Goofy, Disney Princesses, Donald Duck, and more are seen greeting and interacting with guests in the dining areas. This restaurant is trendy, and reservations are highly recommended.  Hollywood and Vine restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios offers a Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner buffet menu. Are you ready to find the tasty dishes that await?  Let’s head over to the Echo Lake area and let the fun begin!

Explore the Echo Lake Area at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

As you enter the Echo Lake area, you will notice the oval-shaped lagoon with all the excitement, such as restaurants, shops, and attractions built around the water. If you enjoy finding hidden Mickey’s, take a good look at the shape of the lagoon because it was specially designed for Mickey’s ears.  It’s best to plan to arrive at Echo Lake in Advance because there are so many things to do in the area before your reservation at the restaurant. Attractions in this area include Indiana Jones, Vacation Fun with Mickey and Minnie, A Frozen Sing-Along Celebration, and Star Tours.  There are also some fun shops to buy great souvenirs. If you are a fan of the Frozen movies, head over to “Frozen” Fractal Gifts to stock up on your favorite Frozen-inspired items.  It’s best to arrive 10 minutes before your reservation at the Hollywood and Vine restaurant. So, let’s head on over there and check out the décor.

Hollywood and Divine Restaurant Décor at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

One of the most fun things about this restaurant is the theme. As soon as you enter the restaurant, you will notice the enormous dining area and the line to the buffet, which is where you want to be!  However, the décor stands out with the silver chairs and accents around the restaurant, giving it an old-fashioned diner feel. Also, a mural on the wall provides the space with a fun art deco vibe.  They also have a photo op station where a photographer takes pictures of you so the entire family can be involved. As mentioned, your favorite and new Disney characters stroll around the dining room, interacting and entertaining guests. This special touch makes eating at the restaurant extraordinary!

Review of the Cuisine at Hollywood and Vine at Disney’s Hollywood Studios

This buffet-style restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus. The tasty dishes listed below from each menu are the ones that passed the taste test and are highly recommended to try during your visit. 

Breakfast

Caramel Monkey Bread This delicious bread is a must-have and complements every breakfast item on the menu. The caramel flavor and the texture of the bread complement each other perfectly. The delightful honey butter is an excellent addition to this already fantastic bread.  Cheese Omelet If you enjoy a hearty breakfast, you can’t go wrong with this option. This four-egg omelet features smoked gouda, Swiss, and cheddar cheese. It’s served with tomato jam, potato hash, and you can choose between bacon or country-style breakfast sausage.  Stuffed French Toast You will never forget eating this incredible French toast! It is toasted to perfection and filled with bananas, hazelnut spread, and a special caramel-banana syrup. It also comes with a side of bacon or country sausage. 

Lunch and Dinner

Macaroni and Cheese with Shrimp The thought of shrimp combined with macaroni and cheese initially sounded a bit wild, but when you taste this dish, you will be happily surprised. This dish features cavatapi pasta, shrimp, bacon, fennel, arugula, buttered panko crust, and a delicious four-cheese sauce that melts onto every pasta and ingredient in the dish in the best way!  Beef Tenderloin This savory beef tenderloin is seasoned with cracked black pepper and garlic. It’s also served with herb relish, sautéed green beans, and chive whipped potatoes.  Spiced Pork Loin This pork loin has the best spicy mustard barbecue sauce, making the meat taste amazing! It also comes with bacon peach chutney and creamy cheese polenta.  Fresh Salmon This tasty dish features seasoned and seared fresh salmon topped with a delightful mustard beurre blanc sauce. It also comes with garlic lemon broccolini and crushed fingerling potatoes topped with olive oil. 

Dessert

Spiced Cherry Cake This zesty dessert features cherry cake topped with lemon drizzle and coconut cream.  White Chocolate Cheesecake  Delectable chocolate cheesecake topped with fresh whipped cream, sweet guava sauce, and a touch of mint.  Chocolate S’mores Pie Dig into delicious dark chocolate mousse topped with graham cracker streusel and topped with toasted marshmallows. 

Cocktails

The restaurant has a large selection of white wines, red wines, and draft beers but if you love cocktails, check out the following winners! Celebrity Margarita This cocktail contains Cointreau liqueur, Jose Cuervo tequila, lime juice, and sweet and sour.  Captain’s Mai Tai This tasty cocktail features Bol’s amaretto, Captain Morgan’s original spiced rum, tropical juices, and Plantation’s original dark rum.  Ultimate Long Island Iced Tea This potent cocktail features Tito’s handmade vodka, Bacardi superior rum, Corazon Blanco tequila, Hendrick’s gin, Cointreau, a splash of coca-cola, and sweet and sour.  Now that you know the best of the best from the menu, you are ready to give it a try! This restaurant also offers a kid’s menu and allergy-friendly entrées Overall, the Hollywood and Vine restaurant at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a fabulous place to dine and be entertained. It has a cheerful vibe that makes you feel joyful while you enjoy the tasty food and beverages. The characters boost the experience and create a memory you and your family will cherish forever!  Are you ready to have fun and enjoy a delicious meal at Hollywood and Vine? Make your reservations today when booking your next Walt Disney World trip!  — Check out Hollywood and Vine at the WDW website.