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Dockside Diner

By Melissa — lives fifteen minutes from Walt Disney World and is in the parks most weeks

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The short answer

Dockside Diner is a hot dog counter built as a moored tramp steamer: an all-beef quarter-pound hot dog at $11.79, specialty dogs — pretzel, cheesy garlic pretzel, California BLTA, bacon mac and cheese — at $13.49, and bacon macaroni and cheese on its own at $10.49. The seating is open-air.

Where
Disney's Hollywood Studios. An open-air counter on a ship styled as a tramp steamer, with outdoor seating.
Cuisine
Hot dogs and macaroni and cheese
Reservation
Walk up — no problem
Booking
No reservations — order when you get there
Typical spend
about $15 a head · checked Sep 12, 2026
Dress code
None
Noise
moderate
Non-resort guests
Yes — with theme park admission
Dining plan
Quick-service plan, 2026 and 2027 · Disney’s own listing, Sep 22, 2026
A main course here is $13.03 — dearer than 56% of the other 80 quick-service counters whose menus we hold.

$8.75cheapest$12.75median$18.95dearest

Mean main course from Disney’s own menu. Drinks, sides and tip are on top. Read Sep 21, 2026.

Is it worth the money?

As a snack stop, yes. Disney Food Blog calls it a good place to grab a snack or a drink, with plenty of outdoor seating. It is not somewhere to plan a family meal around: the menu is hot dogs, and the seating is in the open.

Who it’s right for

Hot dog fans, and anyone wanting a quick bite with a seat in the open air.

Who it’s wrong for

Vegetarians, anyone who needs air conditioning, and anyone wanting a varied family menu.

What is actually good

Hot dogs, dressed up: the All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog is $11.79; the Pretzel Hot Dog, Cheesy Garlic Pretzel Dog, California BLTA Dog and Bacon Macaroni and Cheese Hot Dog are all $13.49.

Bacon Macaroni and Cheese is $10.49 on its own, house-made potato chips $4.99, and the featured Maritime Mudslide Shake $17.50. Prices checked 12 September 2026, from Disney's own menu.

Portions

A specialty dog is a heavy snack or a light lunch.

Allergies and dietary needs

Poor for vegetarians and gluten-free diners: hot dogs, pretzel buns and macaroni. Ask at the window for the allergy-friendly menu.

35 items from Disney’s own menu for this location, 35 of them priced across 2 meal periods. Disney’s prices exclude tax and gratuity and change without notice. Read 2026-09-22.

Annual Passholder Exclusive

  • Annual Passholder Tumbler$14.79

    Served with choice of Fountain Beverage. Not valid for refills.

    Lunch And Dinner

  • Key Lime Kermit Milk Shake$10.79

    Vanilla Milk Shake, Key Lime Cake Crumbs, Key Lime Sauce, and Sprinkles

    Lunch And Dinner

Featured Offerings

  • Maritime Mudslide Shake$17.50

    with your choice of Vanilla or Chocolate-flavored Milk Shake with Kahlúa Liqueur and Baileys Original Irish Cream Liqueur (Limited Seasonal Offering)

    Lunch And Dinner

  • Bacon Macaroni & Cheese$10.49

    Macaroni & Cheese with White Cheddar, Bacon, and topped with Bread Crumbs

    Lunch And Dinner

Entrées

  • Bacon Macaroni & Cheese Hot Dog$13.49

    All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog topped with savory Macaroni & Cheese and Crispy Applewood Bacon, drizzled with Mustard Aïoli on a Brioche Butter Bun served with House-made Chips

  • California BLTA Dog$13.49

    All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog topped with Lettuce, Tomato, Avocado, Crispy Applewood Bacon,House-made Black Pepper Mayonnaise, and drizzled with Mustard Aïoli on a Brioche Butter Bun served with House-made Chips

  • Cheesy Garlic Pretzel Dog$13.49

    All-Beef Quarter-Pound Hot Dog topped with a Beer Cheese Garlic Sauce, Crispy Onions, and Mustard Drizzle on a Pretzel Bun served with House-made Chips

  • Pretzel Hot Dog$13.49

    All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog topped with Apple-braised Sauerkraut and Onions, drizzled with Mustard Aïoli on Pretzel Bread, and served with House-made Chips

  • All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog$11.79

    All-Beef Quarter-pound Hot Dog on a Brioche Butter Bun served with House-made Chips

Sides

  • House-made Potato Chips$4.99
  • Cheese Sauce$1
  • Garlic Cheese Sauce$1

Non-Alcoholic Specialty Beverages

  • Dirt Cup Shake$10.29

    Chocolate Shake with Chocolate Sauce, Chocolate Cookie Crumbs, and Gummy Candy

  • Seashore Lemonade$6.99

    DOLE® Pineapple Juice, Peach, and Minute Maid® Lemonade with Blue Curacao Syrup topped with Blueberry Fruit Juice-filled Pearls and Gummy Candy Fish

  • Chocolate Shake$5.99

    Limited Seasonal Offering

  • Vanilla Shake$5.99

Beverages

  • Large Joffrey's™ Cold Brew Coffee with Sweet Cream$6.49
  • Frozen Blue Raspberry Lemonade$6.29
  • Minute Maid® Premium Frozen Lemonade$6.29
  • Assorted Fountain Beverages$5.59

    Assorted Coca-Cola® Offerings

  • Joffrey's™ Cold Brew Coffee with Sweet Cream$5.99
  • Large Freshly Brewed Joffrey's Coffee™ Regular$5.19
  • Large Hot Cocoa$5.19
  • Large Twinings® Hot Tea$5.19
  • DASANI® Bottled Water$4.25

    20-oz Bottled Water

Hot Beverages

  • Freshly Brewed Joffrey's Coffee™ Decaf$4.29
  • Freshly Brewed Joffrey's Coffee™ Regular$4.29
  • Hot Cocoa$4.29
  • Twinings® Hot Tea$4.29

Beverages with Alcohol

  • Blue Sea Margarita$19.50

    Patrón Silver Tequila, Bols Blue Curacao, and Sweet-and-Sour

    Lunch And Dinner

  • Vanilla Shake with Baileys Irish Cream and Kahlúa Liqueur$17.50

    Lunch And Dinner

  • Minute Maid® Premium Frozen Lemonade with Tito’s Handmade Vodka$19.50

    Lunch And Dinner

Beer

  • Cigar City Jai Alai IPA - Tampa, FL$12.50

    16-oz Can - this bigger brother to the Pale Ale employs a significant amount of Hops with high bitterness and Citrus and Floral aroma

    Lunch And Dinner

  • Yuengling Traditional Lager - Pottsville, PA$10.50

    20-oz Draft -Traditional Lager with a rich amber color, medium-bodied flavor, and distinct character

    Lunch And Dinner

  • Bud Light Lager – St. Louis, MO$10

    20-oz Draft - Golden colored with flavors that are dry, clean, crisp and refreshing with subtle bitterness

    Lunch And Dinner

Menu from Walt Disney World’s own dining menu data, read 2026-09-22.

Common questions

How much is Dockside Diner?
A quarter-pound hot dog is $11.79, specialty dogs $13.49, bacon mac and cheese $10.49 and chips $4.99. Prices checked 12 September 2026.
Is there seating at Dockside Diner?
Yes, outdoors — Disney describes it as an open-air setting, and Disney Food Blog says there is plenty of outdoor seating.
Can you Mobile Order at Dockside Diner?
Yes, Disney lists Mobile Order for it.
Is Dockside Diner on the Disney Dining Plan?
Yes — Disney tags it for the Quick-Service Dining Plan in both 2026 and 2027.
Drawn, not photographed — a photograph of this one is on our shot list.

Sources

  1. Walt Disney World official — Dockside Diner restaurant page, with its menu and prices read through Disney's menu service on 12 September 2026. — Disney official · checked
  2. Walt Disney World official — the dining finder, read daily: tagged for the Quick-Service Dining Plan in 2026 and 2027, and Mobile Order. — Disney official · checked
  3. Disney Food Blog — Dockside Diner: a good stop for a snack or drink, with plenty of outdoor seating. — reported by · checked

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