WDW Park Planners Rating:
Location: Hollywood Studios
Hollywood Studios is an incredible park, but there’s room for improvement when it comes to the dining options. 50’s Prime Time is one of the sit-down options at the park, and can definitely use some updating.
Our family has dined at this location many times over the years, with the most recent being last summer. Overall our dinner experience was mediocre, so I don’t think we will be going back any time soon.
In a nutshell, 50’s Prime Time transports you back to – you guessed it – the 1950’s. Your group sits at a table where your waiter “yells” at you to put your phones away, keep your elbows off the table and chew with your mouth closed. Some waiters are funnier/better at the etiquette lessons than others, but it can be a little uncomfortable and annoying at times. It definitely is not a relaxing meal. The menu is focused on home-style cooking and comfort-food, which is okay for dinner but too heavy for lunch. The food itself is okay, but again, there’s some room for improvement.
I truly hope Hollywood Studios starts to swap out a few of their sit-down restaurants in the park or just add some new ones (maybe once Galaxy’s Edge is complete?!). We love this park but struggle to find a good meal.
WDW Park Planners Tip:
Hollywood Studios has some great walk-up options for lunch and dinner. Try out mobile ordering on the app to cut back on your wait times! We love the Backlot Express near the Indiana Jones – tons of indoor and outdoor seating options and good food choices, too!