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    Default Which is best MK Counter Service: Pecos Bills, Pinochio Haus or Tommorowland Terrace?

    We are trying to decide which Counter Service to eat at when we are at the Magic Kingdom. Which do you think is the best Counter Service in the Magic Kingdom, Pecos Bills, Pinocchio Haus or Tommorland Terrace Noodle Station.

    It will just be 2 adults on this trip, so no picky kids to worry about.

    Please let me know what you like and dislike about all 3.

    Thanks for any info.
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    Peco Bills has some decent burgers, wraps, salads, and pulled pork sandwiches. DH has eaten there on every trip. It gets pretty crowded at lunchtimes so try to hit it around 11 or after 1.
    I thought that Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station was VERY mediocre Chinese food. Very bland. I was very disappointed because the Unofficial Guide highly recommended it.
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    Didn't care for noodle station either. Like Pecos Bills. How about Cosmic Rays?

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    Go to PB! I really enjoyed my meal there last year. Definately including it in my next trip!

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    Pecos Bill for sure!!! We try to eat there every time we're at MK - there is so much food that we normally split the lunch.

    We've eaten @ Pinochio's but prefer PB.

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    I pick Pinocchio Haus...mostly for the atmosphere...and that's without children...I love to sit in the window and watch the boats sail by going into it's a small world...I have great memories with the kids and grandparents in the same seats...and then once, we were lucky enough to hit it when it was very crowded and got to sit in the balcony on the second floor and it was great to people watch (not with children as it's a bit tight up there)...I love the little pizza's that we get there...I do like Peco's Bill...the hamburger station is great...have eaten on the other side (Pirate Theme) but that's only open during the holidays or busy times. Never at at the Noodle place...never seem many good reviews there...

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    Pecos Bills. We always eat there when at MK. The burgers are really good but the chicken salad with rice vinegar dressing is fantastic!

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    i say go for pecos bills. we like the toppings bat for the burger and also the salad (though they put a lot of dressing on it)
    dont waste your time with the noodle station. when it first opened up is was great, with a larger menu and some more adventurous choices. then they retooled the menu to be more bland and i found it inedible-worse than mall chinese. i was so disappointed because it had been so good
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    Go with Pecos Bill

    Cosmic Rays, while not on your list, ain't so bad either plus you get to listen to the Intergalactic stylings of Sonny Eclipse
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    We hit Pecos Bill's once a trip for burgers and chili cheese fries, a luxury we only get at WDW. We also like the Columbia Harbor House for clam chowder and chicken strips.
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    I've never been to the Noodle Station and I know Pecos Bill's toppings bar gets rave reviews but my favorite MK counter service is, without a doubt, Columbia Harbour House.

    Half a Starboard Deck sandwich and cup of New England Clam Chowder is one of my favorite counter service/fast food meals ANYWHERE, let alone Disney World. If you've never been there, try it out, it's top notch. (Another tip, head upstairs for a bunch of seating areas nobody knows about that offer great people watching!)
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    Can't wait to get back and lunch at Pinocchio's Haus. The atmosphere is very nice. I have eaten at Pecos Bill's and like the food very much but it was always so crowded.
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    I LOVE the chicken wrap at Pecos Bills. Also, they grill their burger buns, Cosmic Rays does not (at least they've never grilled ours).
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    We like Pecos Bill. The Tomorrowland Terrace Noodle Station was closed last week during our trip and I'm not sure of the official status but it looked like a permanent closure. It wasn't all that good anyway.
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    We usually eat at Pinochio's Haus and Pecos Bill's when we are there and like both. We also liked Cosmic Ray's. We haven't tried the other one. I don't know that I like one better than the other. It just depends on where we are when we stop for a meal.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mac badger View Post
    i say go for pecos bills. we like the toppings bat for the burger and also the salad (though they put a lot of dressing on it)
    dont waste your time with the noodle station. when it first opened up is was great, with a larger menu and some more adventurous choices. then they retooled the menu to be more bland and i found it inedible-worse than mall chinese. i was so disappointed because it had been so good
    I agree to both things! Pecos Bills rocks and the noodle station USED TO rock - now it's just yuck! I also agree with other posters that Cosmic Rays has pretty darn good food (half a chicken plate) and great entertainment with good old Sonny Eclipse!
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    Didn't I hear or read somewhere that the Noodle Station was closing for good?

    I just love Pinnochio's Village Haus because of the atmosphere. It gives us a good oppportunity to sit and relax while watching the Small World boats. That keeps the kids entertained long enough for us to have a calm meal and regain our momentum.

    I love the upstairs tips that other people have posted- we'll have to check that out on our next trip.

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    Though it's not on your list, my favorite counter service restaurant in the Magic Kingdom is Columbia Harbour House. Check the menu and see if the selections appeal to your family.
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    I like Pecos Bills....
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    Pecos Bills ets my vote. The fixings bar for your cheeseburger has fresh lettuce, tomatoe, mushrooms, onions, etc!!

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