REVIEW: We Ate EVERYTHING at Casey's Corner in Disney World | the disney food blog (2024)

We’ve said it before — Magic Kingdom can be seriously lacking in the good eats department (compared to other Disney World parks, at least!)

But, amidst the dismal display of delicious dishes in this park, one restaurant shines as a beacon of hope and all things good. It’s there when you’re looking for a snack, a full meal, a sweet treat, and even something to cool down with. We are, of course, talking about Casey’s Corner on Main Street, U.S.A. — and we’re taking you with us to eateverything(okay, mostly everything, but whatever.)

Atmosphere

Get ready to play ball because we’re heading to Casey’s Corner! This quick-service spot is baseball themed, and memorializesthe famous poem, Casey at the Bat. Casey’s sells your favorite ballpark foods: hot dogs and fries, and a few twists like the spot’s famous Corn Dog Nuggets.

Since this is a quick-service restaurant, you’ll place your order at the counter and pick it up from another window. You might run into some lines during busy meal times, and Casey’s is a pretty popular spot. There are quite a few outdoor tables with umbrellas, and those tend to fill up too — so keep your eyes peeled if you’re looking for a spot to sit!

In addition to outdoor tables, Casey’s has a small amount of indoor seating. You’ll find some counters with bar stools (or stand if you want!) along with small tables and chairs here and there. Despite the restaurant being pretty roomy, there aren’t many places to eat inside. Our favorite place to sit and eat our corn dog nugs is on the hub grass in front of the castle!

Sitting outside at Casey’s might mean you’re in the heat depending on when you visit, but it also means you may get to hear the sweet ragtime tunes from the Casey’s Corner piano player!

Menu

As we mentioned, it’s mostly ballpark food here: hot dogs, french fries, corn dog nuggets, and more. But, there are some specialty dogs on the menu that you might not find anywhere else. Depending on when you visit, there may be different specialty dogs available — like the Chipotle Barbecue All-Beef Hot Dog.

And don’t think that just because this is a hot dog spot it means plant-based eaters won’t have anything to eat — they even have some plant-based hot dogs!

You can also grab chili-cheese fries, regular fries, chili, and yes — our beloved plastic cheese.

There’s a specialty Frozen Mint Julep Lemonade on the menu…

…as well as your typical assortment of fountain beverages and other nonalcoholic drinks.

Enough of the menu, what are we eating and drinking today?!

Drinks

For a drink, we grabbed the Frozen Mint Julep Lemonade for $6.49. This is a blended mint julep with Minute Maid Lemonade and fresh mint leaves, cherry, and lemon. It’s basically a minty frozen lemonade! Extremely refreshing and perfect on a summer Magic Kingdom day — or whenever.

If you’ve had a Disneyland Mint Julep, this is pretty comparable to that. It’s on the sweeter side and not as tart as a plain ol’ lemonade, but it really hit the spot.

Eats

Can hot dogs be pretty? Because this Chicago Dog is pretty. This is $12.29 and is an All-Beef hot dog topped with traditional Chicago green relish, red onion, diced tomatoes, and yellow mustard. You can also get this in a foot long if you’re feeling particularly ravenous.

This is the perfect mix of relish, onions, mustard, and tomatoes all mixed together — and the hot dog itself has a great snap to it. If you’re from Chicago, you might not like this as it’s probably not the most authentic representation, but we definitely enjoyed it and would get it again.

We also grabbed the Plant-Based Slaw Dogwhich is a plant-based sausage topped with slaw made of corn, cabbage, red onion, and vegan aioli. We think even meat-eaters would like this one — it’s packed with flavor.

The hot dog itself is on the sweet side, but that is immediately cut by the savory elements of the slaw. The roasted corn adds a nice smokiness, and we love the creaminess of the vegan aioli. Plant-based eaters should give this one a try as it’s a bit of an upgrade from just french fries!

And of course, we grabbed some Corn Dog Nuggets for $10.49 and a side of plastic cheese sauce for $1. This is one of our favorite snacks or meals in all of Disney World — we just keep coming back.

What’s not to love about these? Tiny little hot dogs blanketed in a deliciously pillowy cornmeal batter. So fluffy on the inside and perfectly crispy on the outside. Dip them in ketchup, dip them in mustard — or our personal favorite: a side of cheese sauce! If you like corn dogs, this is a fun twist on them. You can get them without the side of fries if you’re just feelin’ a snack.

We had to get Chili Cheese Fries, too — you know, for science. These are $6.49 and come topped with Walt’s Chili and shredded cheese.

The fries are what you’ll find at most Disney World restaurants — they’re thin, crispy, and usually have a good amount of salt on them. Walt’s Chili is a classic Disney staple, and it pairs really well with the french fries. The chili is heavy on the beans, so if you’re not a bean fan you may want to steer clear of this. The shredded cheese is a nice touch, but we kind of wish these came with the plastic cheese sauce on top instead!

And for dessert, we grabbed the iconic Baseball Brownie for $4.29.For being your typical pre-made Disney World brownie, this was pretty good! It’s on the fudgy side rather than being fluffy like a cake, and the baseball icing is just adorable.

The icing does get a bit melty, but we ended up kind of liking that. It made what might normally be a grainy, sugary icing more like a glaze. We wouldn’t necessarily go out of our way to get this brownie from Casey’s, but if we’re grabbing some corn dog nugs and want something sweet, this will hit the spot!

Well, does Casey’s knock it out of the park or what?

Nosh or Not?

You should eat at Casey’s Corner if…

• You’re looking for something quick and familiar that will keep you full for a while.
• You love all things hot dogs, corn dog nuggets, and plastic cheese-related.
• You have kiddos or other people in your group who might be picky.

You should skip Casey’s Corner if…

• You want something a little more “off the beaten path.”
• You’re looking for a restaurant where you can take a break in the AC for a while.
• You don’t want hot dogs or something greasy — that’s pretty much all you’ll find here.

Overall

There’s a reason this fast-food spot is so popular — but at the end of the day, you’re getting hot dogs, corn dogs, and french fries. No matter how delicious it may be, it’s what you might consider to be “theme park food.” Magic Kingdom can be lacking in the good eats department compared to the other parks, but Casey’s is always consistent and an old standby. Plus, being able to use Mobile Order is a huge bonus that can save you some serious time during your day.

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