4.It’s a small plates restaurant

Small plates is a dining concept that has been gaining in popularity, and versions of it are offered throughout the globe – making it a perfect concept for an It’s a Small World-themed restaurant. The dishes, which resemble appetizers, are ordered a la carte and are often shared, which also fits in with the theme. The restaurant could serve tapas, the small plates offered in Spanish countries; antipasti, served in Italy; mezze, part of Turkish and Greek cuisines; and the dishes usually shared at an izakaya, a Japanese pub.

5. Yo ho, yo ho and a bottle of rum

If there’s an Indiana Jones-themed bar, surely there should be a Pirates of the Caribbean-themed bar as well. The theme song to the ride even features the words “drink up, me ‘earties, yo ho” 10 times. The ride has so many intricate details that could be re-created in a bar. For example, the bar could feature a rushing waterfall, the bones of pirates past, and maybe even a version of Captain Jack Sparrow himself, pouring out wit and wisdom along with the drinks.

6. Expedition eating

Embarking on an expedition would make any explorer hungry, and a trip through the peaks of the Himalayas is no exception. However, there aren’t a lot of restaurants along the way on a typical trip, so meals must be planned in advance, and they have to be easy to transport. An eatery based on Expedition Everest at Disney’s Animal Kingdom could offer picnic-style meals, similar to what was offered in the World of Color Picnic Packages at Disneyland and the Fantasmic picnic package called A Taste of Hollywood Grab & Go at Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Guests could choose from a few pre-packaged options and take the meals with them as they explored the rest of the parks.

7. Stitch’s great plates

It’s disappointing that Stitch’s Great Escape, the attraction featuring the lovable Experiment 626 at Tomorrowland in the Magic Kingdom, is not well-loved by his fans. Perhaps Disney should instead turn the ride into a restaurant with Hawaiian dishes and ice cream cones as well as sandwiches – in honor of Reuben, also known as Experiment 625.

8. Journey into imaginative eating with Figment

A restaurant based on this ride could easily combine two things that Epcot is known for: imagination and food. The innovative ideas of Disney chefs could be displayed here, maybe as a testing ground for items that could be featured on future menus at Disney restaurants.

Would any of these places be worth a trip on a future visit to the parks? Or do you have other ideas for more dining and drinking options? Share your thoughts below!