We’ve got to save you before you make this next grave mistake at Disney World and cost yourself time out of your vacation.
Crowds at Connections Cafe in EPCOT
We know that your idea of a good start to a Disney park day might be refilling your shiny Starbucks tumbler, even if you were the first one ready to go in the morning. We’re here to tell you that stopping at your normal coffee stop might be the mistake that sets the tone for your day, and we’ve got a suggestion for a better strategy.
Lots of people have to do one thing when they enter the Disney World park gates … head for the nearest Starbucks location. Hats off to you, though, because other than the Starbucks logo, they tend to be hidden since they’re known by another name once you’re inside each of the parks. You usually can tell them by one sign — their long lines.
Creature Comforts at Disney’s Animal Kingdom
It’s very common at the beginning of the day to walk by the park’s resident Starbucks location as you’re walking in and see lots of people waiting in line. We get it, Starbucks is great and we’re huge fans ourselves, but you’re wasting valuable ride time (especially in the morning when the rides are usually their shortest) by waiting in the longest possible line so far that day.
Main Street Bakery, the Starbucks location at Magic Kingdom
Our suggestion is to walk to the closest Joffrey’s location and bypass the line at Starbucks. Typically there are significantly lower lines — especially first thing in the morning. There’s even a location for Joffrey’s outside of a few of the parks like at EPCOT, or at the Ticket and Transportation Center as you’re taking the monorail or ferryboat to the Magic Kingdom. These locations in particular are known to see very little to no wait, even as swarms of people pass right by them. We’ll give you bonus points if you’re enjoying that beverage hot or cold on your way over to scan into the park and breeze right in!
Joffrey’s in Tomorrowland
Joffrey’s has a good selection of coffee, teas, ice-cold refreshers, and even assorted pastries. If you’re a DVC member or annual passholder they’ll also honor a discount at each of their locations when you ask, and show your card with your ID.
Joffrey’s Coffee
We’re all about trying to help you get the most out of your vacation time and spend it as wisely as possible while you’re in the Disney parks. So, consider picking up your coffee at Joffrey’s next time, it just might surprise you! For the latest in Disney parks tips and tricks, check back in with us at Disney Food Blog.
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