Disney4me Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Welcome back to Pizzafari!Learn About:PizzafariAnimal KingdomDisney World RestaurantsThe last time we visited this Animal Kingdom Counter Service spot was to try some of the breakfast offerings after they had a menu refresh. But the star of the show here is all in the name, so we’re back to review Pizzafari’s take on “Meat Lovers Pizza.â€You’ll also find this item on the menu over at Pizza Planet in Hollywood Studios, and as far as atmosphere goes, that’s a pretty great spot, too. But I just so happened to be at Animal Kingdom scoping out the presumed location of the final in-Park Starbucks (the former Creature Comforts merchandise location), so Pizzafari it was!PizzafariPizzafari MenuOf course, it isn’t a trip to Pizzafari without checking out some of the signature murals all over the walls, no matter which room you dine in. I truly never tire of looking at these.Pizzafari muralButterfly mural in ordering areaTurtle muralPizzafari muralBut, ultimately, I strolled past the poised bobcat at the entrance (at least, I think that’s what he is) and took my pizza outside.Pizzafari entrance statueIt was one of those perfect “winter” days, and you simply have to take advantage of any days you won’t melt outdoors in Florida. (Covered outdoor seating is available at Pizzafari as well.)Outdoor tableView of Pizzafari from outside tableLike all other pizzas served at Pizzafari, the Meat Lovers comes witha side of Caesar Salad.Meat Lovers Pizza with Caesar side saladThere are just two meats to be found on the Meat Lovers pizza: pepperoni and sausage.Meat Lovers PizzaAnd there are a few slices of pepperoni in there, but — as you can tell — they are overwhelmed in parts by the beaucoup sausage.Closeup on toppingsI like to get bad news over with first, so here goes: the Meat Lover’s Pizza is still your standard Disney World Counter Service pizza — which is to say that by and large, there’s far too much crust and not enough “center†(which typically equals not enough topping).Meat Lovers PizzaSpecific to the Meat Lovers, the dough in the center that does exist isn’t hearty enough to support the heavy toppings, so it’s quite floppy — and not in the good way that a huge slice of New York pizza is floppy. I barely snapped this picture before losing some of the topping to the table.Slice of Meat Lovers PizzaThe good news is that the Meat Lovers option does live up to the name (though I might call it “Sausage Lovers†over “Meat Loversâ€). The flavor burst from the sheer amount of sausage and fennel did perk up what can otherwise be a pretty bland pie, making it feel like I was getting more pizza bang for the buck than the standard cheese or pepperoni. I’d go so far as to say that this is my favorite choice among the pizza options for that reason… with the caveat that it’s still counter service pizza.Oh, just a note on the side Caesar Salad: mine was nicely fresh and crisp, and not too heavy on the dressing. True, it’s just a salad, but I enjoyed it, and since it’s included as part of the meal I thought I’d give it a nod.Side of Caesar SaladI do want to say that even though Pizzafari is a typically very busy spot during lunch hours, I always meet some wonderful, pleasant Cast Members no matter how crazy it gets. And the atmosphere and color here truly is something else. For those reasons, I still think it’s a great spot to visit, but my preference remains with breakfast for my meal of choice here.Regardless of whether we’re discussing breakfast, lunch, or dinner, there are some rumors flying around Pizzafari. Will 2015 bring a Table Service restaurant to areas of this Counter Service location? If so, how will that affect the rest of Pizzafari? With these and so many other changes possibly coming to Animal Kingdom (and some changes that are certain, like the upcoming Rivers of Light evening spectacular), we’re eager to see what’s in store!Do you enjoy visiting Pizzafari? Please let us know with a comment!Disney Food Blog Fans, be sure to check out our DFB Disney World Dining Guide e-Books! Find great deals at DFBStore.com!Also, come on over and: Subscribe to our NewsletterFollow us on TwitterBecome a Facebook FanRelated posts:Review: Breadsticks and Salad at Animal Kingdom’s Pizzafari Review: Pizzafari Review: New Breakfast Items at Animal Kingdom’s Pizzafari and Dawa Bar View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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