Visiting Tokyo DisneySea with a Picky Eater

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Theme parks are usually an easy place to feed a more tricky eater. They tend to err on the side of lots of easy-to-recognise, popular foods, but the Tokyo Disney parks are slightly different. Because they cater largely to a local audience, finding the foods people might be used to can be a bit harder. Our list aims to help make it easier.

Before we get on with things though, a little bit of housekeeping.

The items listed below are the ones on the permanent menus for each restaurant – but they might not be the only foods you see when you arrive.

Tokyo Disney also adds seasonal items themed toward whatever is going on at the park at the time, but they’re pretty hard to keep up with, so rather than sending you on a wild goose chase looking for a tasty treat that might have finished by the time you arrive, I’m focusing on items on the standard menu.

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Secondly, this post doesn’t deal with eating for allergies – mostly because I don’t want to label people with a medical reason for having to think about what they eat as ‘picky.’

If you have specific allergens you need to avoid, there’s a good page on the Tokyo Disney website that shows you where their two specific allergen-free dishes – a Vegetable Stew and a Meat Curry, both with rice – are served. You can also filter the menu for other dishes that don’t contain your specific allergen.

It’s updated regularly, but do always double-check things at the park in case of a supplier change.

Okay, let’s crack on with the list…

Restaurants with Pastries

If you’re looking for something easy for breakfast or a more sustaining snack, make a beeline for these pastry stops.

Mama Biscotti’s Bakery

Where: Mediterranean Harbour

You’ll find sweet and savory pastries here suitable for breakfast, a light lunch or a snack.

The regular items include the Mike Melon Pan (one of our top cute foods at Disney), the Mickey-Shaped Chicken and Mayonnaise Danish and the coffee-scented Mickey-shaped Kouign Amann (a sweet French cake). You’ll also find other offerings on the seasonal menu.

The Snuggly Duckling

Where: Fantasy Springs

Has a very cute Duckling Muffin on the menu. You must use mobile ordering if you want to eat at The Snuggly Duckling, so make sure you know how that works. We have a whole post on using mobile ordering at Tokyo Disney.

Where to Find Burgers and Nuggets

There aren’t quite as many options for these in DisneySea as Disneyland, but they are there…

Cape Cod Cook-Off

Where: Cape Cod

This restaurant is very popular as it’s also where you buy drinks and snacks themed to Duffy and Friends, but it’s also a good place for finding familiar-looking food.

They serve a Bacon and Egg Burger, Chicken Nuggets and French fries.

Because of the Duffy link, queues here can mount up, so it’s a good place to use mobile ordering.

The Snuggly Duckling

Where: Fantasy Springs

Pick from Duckling’s Dream Burger or the Duckling’s Dream Cheeseburger. Both come available solo or as a set with fries. Remember, all the restaurants in Fantasy Springs need you to order via mobile ordering, so make sure you’re connected to the internet. Our guide on the best online options for Japan is here.

Places with Sandwiches/Hot Dogs

You’ll find these in a couple of places around the park.

Delancy Catering

Where: American Waterfront

This fast food wagon close to the Tower of Terror and Toy Story Mania has a simple hot dog on the menu.

New York Deli

Where: American Waterfront

Offers a Reuben-style sandwich with pastrami, cheese and Thousand Island Dressing and a filled Danish sandwich. They come with fries if you order a set.

Expedition Eats

Where: Lost River Delta

It’s not exactly a traditional hot dog, but in this food wagon close to the Indiana Jones ride, you’ll find a pastry-covered sausage roll that’s worth a try.

Where to Get Chicken or Turkey-Based Dishes

If your trip to Disney isn’t complete without a Turkey Leg, you’ll be pleased to hear they sell them here, too. They also have a number of plain (ish) chicken dishes to choose from.

Refresco’s

Where: Mediterranean Harbour

They sell the Tokyo Disney version of Smoked Turkey Legs. Sadly, I am team ‘these things are horrible’ so I can’t tell you how they compare.

Dockside Diner

Where: American Waterfront

Has simple fried chicken on the menu, including a set with French fries, or you can order Fried Chicken bowls with rice.

Yucatan Base Camp Grill

Where: Lost River Delta

Has a Spicy Smoked Chicken Leg on the menu.

Lost River Cookout

Where: Lost River Delta

Has a Spicy Smoked Chicken Leg on the menu.

Vulcania Restaurant

Where: Mysterious Island

Has a dish of Fried Chicken with Leek Sauce on the menu (that’s it above). You can order plain rice on the side, or it goes well with the plain Mickey-hand Bao Bun.

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Restaurants with Pizza or Pasta

If you’re craving a simple pizza or pasta dish, you’ll find them here.

Zambini Brothers

Where: Mediterranean Harbour

Has classics like Spaghetti and Meatballs and a couple of different pizza options. The main pizza is topped with Seafood and Egg, which might be a bit out there, but you can find a Tomato and Basil long pizza on the main menu, and they also have specialty pizzas on the seasonal menu.

Risorante de Canaletto

Where: Mediterranean Harbour

This pretty Italian restaurant offers Chef’s Sets alongside a’la carte pasta dishes and pizzas. While some of the dishes err on the side of fancy, you’ll also find a standard Beef Ragu and a Margherita Pizza here.

Sebastian’s Calypso Kitchen

Where: Mermaid Lagoon

This restaurant is tucked away inside the Little Mermaid area, and it has a Sausage and Bacon Pizza and a Seafood Calzone on its menu. You can also buy a side of fries or Seafood Chowder, which is one of my favourite dishes in the Tokyo Disney parks.

Breezeway Bites

Where: Port Discovery

This food wagon on the walkway above Port Discovery has a Chicken and Mozzarella Fried Pizza Turnover as its specialty.

What About Magellan’s?

Magellan’s at DisneySea is said to be the best restaurant on Tokyo Disney property, so what should you expect if you’re visiting?

Magellan’s offers a set menu where all the dishes are served to you, or, an option where you pick a starter and a main from the menu.

If you choose the set, remember that in Japan, requesting changes to dishes isn’t a normal thing to do, so it’s important to check if what’s on the menu for the date you visit fits your preferences.

The day I’m writing this, the set menu includes the following dishes to give you an idea of the type of things served: Lobster and Scallop Taboulleh, Steamed Tilefish with Mouclade Sauce, Roasted Beef Tenderloin with Porcini Sauce and dessert of Strawberry Mousse Cake, Strawberry Sherbet with Pistachio Mignardises.

The Children’s Set Menu is Soy Milk-Pumpkin Soup. Sauteed Beef, Pan-Fried Fish with Tomato Sauce, Carrot, French Fries, Broccoli, Baby Corn, Portabella Mushroom and Soy Milk Pudding Tart and Fresh Fruit

To find the menu for your dates, head to the Magellan’s page and click the arrow next to the set course.

Finding Vegetarian Options

Plant-based options are becoming easier to find in the park and are now marked with a plant logo. Many restaurants sell a Vegetable Stew and rice from the allergy menu as their vegetarian option (find a full list of ones that do here, the stew is listed at the bottom), but here’s where to find some other dishes…

Zambini Brothers

Where: Mediterranean Harbour

Includes a Spaghetti with Vegetable Sauce and a Tomato and Basil Long Pizza on its main menu.

Risorante de Canaletto

Where: Mediterranean Harbour

This pretty Italian restaurant offers a Margherita Pizza and a plant-based Pizza Palazzo Canals as part of its standard menu. You might also find vegetarian pasta options on the seasonal menu.

The Snuggly Duckling

Where: Fantasy Springs

Has a Plant-Based Burger on its menu. This can also come with fries if you buy the set.

If you want to eat in The Snuggly Duckling, you currently have to order via mobile, so make sure your phone has internet access as the park wifi only works at the gate.

If you’re not sure how to get online in Japan, have a look at our guide to internet access.

Casbah Food Court

Where: Arabian Coast

This used to be the only place you’d find a vegetarian item in the park, but thankfully, things have changed. As the OG, it’s is still worth trying though. Order the Vegetable Curry with toppings and naan bread.

Miguel’s el Dorado Cantina

Where: Lost River Delta

Has a Mixed Greens bowl on the menu. Most of these have some kind of meat or fish-based topping, but this one is kept ‘naked’ so it can work as a vegetarian dish.

Admittedly, the lack of protein will reduce its satiety factor, so they also have chips and avocado dip if you want to boost the meal up a little bit. Note – this may not be vegan.

To keep up with seasonal Plant-Based options, follow VeganTDR on Instagram, as they always have the latest news.

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Where to Find Salads

Trying to eat a little healthier in the parks, or, just missing a vegetable on your trip. Some restaurants will have a salad cup as a small side on their menu, but, you can also buy a slightly larger salad bowl side in many places. The difference among the locations is what it’s topped with.

Zambini Brothers

Where: Mediterranean Harbour

It has a salad with Prosciutto on its side menu.

Cafe Portofino

Where: Mediterranean Harbour

The topping in this restaurant is shrimp.

New York Deli

Where: American Waterfront

If you come for your salad here, you’ll be looking at a beef Pastrami topping.

Horizon Bay

Where: Port Discovery

Has a Mixed Greens bowl with Smoked Chicken and Cheese on the menu

Miguel’s el Dorado Cantina

Where: Lost River Delta

Has a Mixed Greens bowl on the menu. This is the one without a speciality topping.

Yucatan Base Camp Grill

Where: Lost River Delta

Has a Mixed Greens bowl with a topping of Cajun Chicken.

Vulcania Restaurant

Where: Mysterious Island

They offer the Mixed Greens bowl with a topping of plain chicken.

And there you have it – our guide to finding the types of food your family might like to eat at DisneySea if they want something a bit more familiar.

If you’re going to both parks on your trip, head over to our guide for where to eat in Tokyo Disneyland with picky eaters as well.

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