Episode #207: Docking Bay 7 Live Dining Review

Have you wondered if the food in Star Wars: Galaxy's Edge lives up to the incredible theming? Journey with us as we discover Docking Bay 7, the somewhat hidden quick-service restaurant tucked beside the Millennium Falcon in Hollywood Studios.

Our family's dining adventure reveals why this location offers exceptional value, especially for those on Disney's Dining Plan. The Andorian Fried Chicken Tip-yip steals the show with perfectly seasoned chicken thighs, while its spicier Persianak counterpart brings just enough heat without overwhelming. Even the roasted vegetable medley earns praise – a rare feat for theme park sides! We sample exclusive beverages like the Gold Squadron Lager, brewed specially for Galaxy's Edge, adding another layer of authenticity to the Star Wars experience.

What makes Docking Bay 7 truly special is its immersive atmosphere. Cargo delivery sound effects, themed food names, and detailed decor transport you straight into the Star Wars universe. While the adults appreciate the higher quality cuisine compared to typical quick service options, even our picky preteens give solid approval to the "legit" mac and cheese sides. At $16+ per entrée, plus the option to add exclusive alcoholic beverages, you'll maximize your dining plan credits here.

Whether you're a devoted Star Wars fan or simply looking for quality food amid your Hollywood Studios adventures, Docking Bay 7 delivers a dining experience worth seeking out. Subscribe to Circle of Parks podcast for more insider Disney dining reviews that help you navigate the parks like a pro!

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Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:00):
Hello and welcome to Circle of Parks podcast episode
number 207.
We are bringing you a livedining review from Docking Bay 7
in Hollywood Studios.
There is far too much to seeand do.
We are here to help guide youthrough.
No Disney merch this time,because I'm just seeing so much
in the park, so we're movingright on with the dining review.

Speaker 2 (00:22):
I've got Disney merch .

Speaker 1 (00:23):
Oh, you do.

Speaker 2 (00:24):
There are Death Star popcorn buckets.
Oh, that's right.
Much in the park, so we'removing right on with the dining
merch.
Oh you do.
There are death star popcornbuckets.
Oh that's right, we got oneyeah, last night.

Speaker 1 (00:30):
And they have all these cool sound effects on it
and everything too it is prettycool.

Speaker 2 (00:34):
So if you live in alderaan, I feel sorry for you.
But yeah, they have death star,which apparently have been out
for a while.
I just didn't know about them.
But we got one last night, meand Ryan Road Rise late at night
and then, as we got off theride, there was nobody in line
to get them and we walked rightup and got one.
Right so yeah, yep, that's myDisney merch for the week.

Speaker 1 (00:56):
There you go For this episode Yay.

Speaker 2 (00:58):
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(01:19):
Yes, disney vacation.
All right, so we are here atDocking Bay.
7.
Love, love, love.
The theming.
Here it is on point yes.

Speaker 1 (01:33):
So if you hear a lot of noise in the background,
there's all these differentsound effects because it's like
cargo being delivered and things.

Speaker 2 (01:36):
Yeah, and we are right outside of where you can
get the Ronto wraps and justright next to the Millennium
Falcon, so it's kind of hidden alittle bit.
It two wraps and just rightnext to the Millennium Falcon,
so it's kind of hidden a littlebit.
You have to know where you'regoing to find it Right.
But once you're in, it's justagain with everything in
Galaxy's Edge.
The theming here is justawesome.
I love it, love it, love it,love it.
And if you two boys were havingkid issues more than when they

(02:00):
were smaller with the preteensthan when they were smaller.

Speaker 1 (02:03):
With the preteens, who would have thought an almost
13 year old and a 10 and a halfyear old would have more issues
arguing with each other in theparks than when they were
younger?

Speaker 2 (02:12):
Yeah, but here we are .
But anyway, all right.
So we did again.
We're on the quick servicedining plan and I think this is
one of the better excuse mevalues of the quick service
dining plan you can get, becausethe prices are a little bit
higher but the food quality hereis much better.
So I had the Andorian friedchicken tipyip with white rice

(02:35):
and roasted vegetables.
The rice is just rice, but thechicken it is chicken thighs.
A lot of flavor, fried,perfectly.
And then I got the goldSquadron Lager, which is only
brewed for Galaxy's Edge.
Yes, very delicious, brittany.

Speaker 1 (02:52):
Well, I basically got the same thing, except the
spicy version.
What is it called the spicy oneagain?

Speaker 2 (02:58):
The Persianak.

Speaker 1 (03:00):
Yes, but everything else, like Zach said, the
vegetables, I eat my veggies andthe vegetables were really good
.
You get a variety likecauliflower, Brussels sprouts,
carrots and a few more andthey're seasoned very nice.
And then the chicken.

(03:23):
It has a bit of a kick to it,so it is spicy but it's not
overpowering.
And then I think with the saucethe rice helps kind of balance
it out.
So I enjoyed it, the rice,because I had the spicy one, but
I did try a bite.
We're going to tell you whatthe boys got in a minute, but
I'm just going to go ahead andsay that their sides, one of
their sides, was mac and cheeseand it was some pretty legit,
good mac and cheese, legit macand cheese.

Speaker 2 (03:43):
Yes, so Ryan had the smoked kadu pork ribs with
macaroni and cheese andvegetables.
Ryan, how were the ribs?

Speaker 1 (03:52):
It was okay, just.
Okay was Ryan.
How were the ribs?

Speaker 2 (03:57):
it was okay, just okay, yeah, like where they
juicy dry.
What dry?
Okay, okay, all right.
And then Nolan also had theAndorian fried chicken tipyip
with macaroni and cheese andvegetables.
No one, how was it?
Pretty good yeah, did you allthe more did you enjoy all your
chicken?

Speaker 1 (04:12):
yeah, what?

Speaker 2 (04:13):
about the macaroni and cheese.

Speaker 1 (04:17):
That was good.
What would you rate the mac andcheese on a scale of 1 to 10?
Like a 5 out of 10?

Speaker 2 (04:24):
He said 8 earlier he said 8 earlier.

Speaker 1 (04:26):
He's just being goofy right now.
I took a bite of the mac andcheese and I would give it a 7.

Speaker 2 (04:32):
Yeah, and so with all the drinks.
So the Andorian flat chickentake you up to $16.29, the
Persian odd hot chicken take youup to $16.29, the ribs were
$16.99.
I think this is a very goodvalue for your dining plan
credit.

Speaker 1 (04:49):
Yes, I would agree.
I mean, you get a good portionof food for sure.

Speaker 2 (04:52):
And the quality is much better.
Yes, it is yes.

Speaker 1 (04:55):
I wasn't sure what to expect and I was very pleased.

Speaker 2 (04:57):
When you first walked in here you were like whoa, yes
, wow, and the Gold SquadronLager is $15.50, which will put
you over that quick servicedining.
Credit value, Right, if you getan alcoholic beverage.
So it does put you over that.
So, Brittany, would yourecommend this as a quick
service restaurant in HollywoodStudios?

Speaker 1 (05:19):
I definitely would.