As we have learned over the last decade or so, almost any subject will cause people to have differing opinions. Cuisine preferences function as a good example. For example, you might love going to Ohana for breakfast. However, I might visit on same day you went but really disliked Ohana. I realize I just offended Ohana fans, but this type thing happens. For the record, have a reservation to Ohana for breakfast in a few weeks so we will see how it is before characters come back there.

Two people can visit the same restaurant while ordering the same items then feel very different about their dining choices. As a person who writes lots of theme park food reviews, I attempt to be sensitive to this fact. Just because I enjoy a meal does not mean you will have a similar experience. I strive to be sensitive to that aspect of life when writing food reviews.

A good example of this phenomenon revolves around the concept of “Mac & Cheese.” Most USA residents love macaroni and cheese. However, many international guests fail to get the USA obsession with this comfort food. I, on the other hand, feel that the only thing better than some cheese would be more cheese. For those of you living with various dairy intolerances, I formerly apologize on behalf of MouseDining.com for this article.

 

However, if you are a fan of mac and cheese, then you have a strong feeling about what variety tastes best. To Walt Disney World’s credit, most mac and cheese on property tastes good. However, some of the table service mac and cheese options taste incredible. Walt Disney World restaurants offer some excellent upgraded mac and cheese options. A solid suggestion would be the “Shrimp Mac and Cheese” at Hollywood Brown Derby in Disney’s Hollywood Studios. Many guests rave about the “Lobster Mac and Cheese” at Tiffins Restaurant within Animal Kingdom. Even though my focus rests on table service dining, the mac and cheese at Polite Pig in Disney Springs tastes excellent. Many guests glow when talking about the mac and cheese offerings at the Boathouse in Disney Springs also.

 

Yet, in my opinion, the best mac and cheese on the property resides at Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’. I suspect many of you reading this saw that comin’. The great and powerful Chef Art Smith has made a career out of classic Southern comfort food. The combination of this style and locally grown ingredients evaluates this place. If you get “Momma’s Mac and Cheese” as a side, the cost will be $8. The mac and cheese side arrives at your table within a small cast-iron style skillet.

The aroma and presentation start the enjoyment of this mac and cheese. Since people start tasting with their eyes first, this mac and cheese gets off to a good start. The pasta offers a soft well-prepared texture. The hot creamy cheese with a crispy coating looks and tastes as good as you would expect. The crispy coating holds in the warmth of this pasta and cheese goodness. For you mac and cheese aficionados, this mac and cheese get a 10 out of 10 on the cheese pull test.

People tell me this mac and cheese side functions as a sharable side. I disagree. As we learned on the TV Show, Friends, Joey does not share food. You may feel that way if you order mac and cheese here.

So, you know, this mac and cheese side comes standard with the “Chopped Pork Barbecue” here. In case you were wondering, the pork barbeque entrée also offers great flavor. Also, the Homecomin’ menu shows a “Kitchen Plate” option. For $19, guests may order a sampling of three different house-made sides. The choices are cheddar cheese drop biscuits, mashed potatoes, this mac and cheese, braised kale and collards, succotash, roasted sweet potatoes, southern slaw, and grits.

If searching for great southern comfort mac and cheese, Homecomin’ should be your primary choice. Of course, the reason reservations become challenging to acquire here involves more than just this mac and cheese. However, this quality menu item does not slow people down from wanting to dine here. Of course, MouseDining can help with your desired advance dining reservations while at Walt Disney World. Personally, MouseDining just helped me get a noon reservation here less than 30 days in advance. Of course, MouseDining also just helped me get a Topolino’s Terrace and Ohana reservation less than 21 days in advance for same time. As always, eat like your mean it!