Pizzafari — Restaurant in Bay Lake

A Culinary Masterpiece in the Heart of the Animal Kingdom! Dining at Pizzafari was nothing short of a revelation — a true hidden gem tucked away in the wilds of Disney’s Animal Kingdom. You might expect a quick-service pizza joint in a theme park to be forgettable, but Pizzafari absolutely shattered those expectations and delivered an experience that could rival a high-end trattoria in Rome.

Let’s begin with the pepperoni pizza — my choice for the evening. This wasn’t your average slice. The crust was impeccably crisp with a delicate char that spoke of artisanal stone baking. Each bite delivered a symphony of flavor: the pepperoni was bold and perfectly curled with just the right amount of crisp, and the cheese was luxuriously melted, creating a creamy contrast that balanced the spice of the meat beautifully. The sauce? A bright, herbaceous tomato blend that hinted at garlic, basil, and maybe even a touch of sun-drenched oregano.

My girlfriend, whose palate is famously refined (she once sent back crème brûlée in Paris for being too pedestrian), ordered the classic cheese pizza. She described it as “sublime in its simplicity.” The mozzarella was gooey, rich, and clearly high quality — it stretched with elegance on every bite. The ratio of sauce to cheese was spot-on, creating a harmony that even the most seasoned food critic would applaud.

The ambiance deserves its own standing ovation. The dining room was whimsical yet tasteful, with vibrant murals and lush jungle-inspired decor that made us feel like we were sipping Chianti in a rainforest villa. And let’s talk about service: fast, efficient, and genuinely warm. The cast members treated our lunch like a fine dining reservation.

If you think Pizzafari is just another theme park pit stop — think again. It’s a gourmet oasis where flavor reigns supreme, and every bite is a celebration. Whether you’re a seasoned foodie or just someone with a deep appreciation for a damn good slice, Pizzafari is a...

Look. I love Disney, and it's not often that I'm dissapointed while spending time at the parks. I understand this place is meant to be an easy, sit-down, however; be prepared for (possibly) the worst food on Disney property.

I ordered some pizzas along with a chicken parm dish with my family. I cannot overstate how bad the food was. Literally, frozen T.V dinner for kids quality, and disgustingly overpriced for what it was. Watery/nasty sauce, gummy-like dough, greasy and cheap cheese that fell right off, and the chicken parm was also awful. I suspect it was frozen and then literally microwaved. (It's what it tasted like, at least.) The pasta had no flavor and the texture of it led me to believe that it was previously frozen, and then reheated in a microwave. It was that bad. Little Ceasers is better, heck, even home frozen pizzas are a better option!!!

Also worth mentioning the atmosphere isn't pretty, either. Very loud and very cramped/crowded. (This really wouldn't be that big of an issue if the food was at least edible.) Again, I understand it's meant as an easy, sit down option for families on the move. The atmosphere doesn't need to be grand, it really isn't important - the food should at least be edible, though.

For the high-quality the brand carries, this place is truly an embarrasment. Avoid at all costs. Disney should figure out how to "fix" this place. Even allowing a standard 'Pizza Hutt' to take over the building and run the joint, serving a limited-food menu, would be 100x better than this.

I wrote this review because I love Disney, truly. It's because I care, and I hope to see Disney learn from it to be better in the future. Cast members were 5/5 and...

Another Animal Kingdom offering whose rating (at the writing of this review was 3.5-stars) is about right, but I am rating it at 4-stars due to the exceptional wait staff service...

This place touts itself as "family-style dining" - a selection of food brought to you at a helping to more than cover the number of people in your party. And for a party of two, though it didn't look like it at first, we couldn't finish what they brought us. What they bring you is a pepperoni pizza, rigatoni, and mac n' cheese (but 'Disney-style' not out of a box, okay?) All of it was served hot and it was good, though not as flavorful as you would expect. Still, we ate as much as we could and we enjoyed it. Oh, I forgot to mention, they also bring out five small cannolis which were really good.

What disappointment slightly was the wait for paying and getting your drinks and salads - way too long for something so simple to shoot out the counter. However, the wait staff more than made up for this as they were super friendly, helpful, and kept a check on us to make sure all was good. I can't say enough, it was definitely the best experience I've had in quite some time at a Disney park restaurant. Kudos to them and kudos to Ana Aponte - she deserves all the credit for making our dining...