Docking Bay 7 Lunch Review
*This gluten free dining experience took place in May 2022. It includes information about dairy free options, as well as fish/shellfish, peanut, hazelnut, cabbage, and chicken & turkey allergies.
Lunch at Docking Bay 7
Docking Bay 7 located in Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios is a quick service restaurant that features a variety of galactic fare to fit a variety of special dietary needs. During an epic day long visit to Galaxy’s Edge (where I built my first lightsaber!), we visited Docking Bay 7 for lunch.
Atmosphere
Like everything in Galaxy’s Edge, Docking Bay 7 is very well themed. From the moment you approach the restaurant’s to the interior, you’ll feel like you’re really in a working hangar bay that has been converted into a restaurant.
Docking Bay 7 Sign / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
During our visit, the restaurant was only accepting mobile orders or allowing guests to order inside if they had special dietary needs. While we waited to speak with a chef, we did have some time to look around.
Docking Bay 7 Interior / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
The restaurant itself has ample seating, and we love the fun Star Wars touches in the restaurant. Be sure to look out for various numbers in the restaurant that represent the dates that certain Star Wars films were released. There is also both indoor and outdoor seating depending on your preference, how busy the restaurant is, and the time of year.
The Food
Like most restaurants owned and operated by Disney, Docking Bay 7 does have an allergy-friendly menu. You can mobile order at this location with special dietary needs if you have a single dietary need; however, we do recommend that if you have multiple dietary needs or have questions about the menu and easy modifications that you speak directly to a chef or manager and order inside at the restaurant. During this visit, we spoke directly to a chef who was very helpful, especially at talking through very easy modifications for dishes.
Docking Bay 7 - Falucian Kefta and Garden Spread / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
We ended up ordering three entrees on this visit. We ordered one for each of us and an entree to split. The entree we split was the modified Felucian Kefta and Hummus Garden Spread. This is not marked Gluten Free on the menu, but it can be made GF by omitting the pita served with it. It is marked safe for egg, fish/shellfish, and milk allergies. It is also plant-based/vegan. We did double-check with the chef, and while there is coconut oil in the IMPOSSIBLE brand meatballs, there were no peanuts or any tree nuts in the dish.
Both of us absolutely loved the IMPOSSIBLE meatballs in this dish, and we both said it was the best part of our meal at Docking Bay 7. I loved the hummus and fresh cucumber & tomato salad. This was a winner of an entree for us, and we both said we’d get it again.
Docking Bay 7 - Pirjanad Hot Chicken Tip Yip / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
For my entree, I ordered the Pirjanad Hot Chicken Tip Yip with Crispy Chicken glazed in a Spicy Chipotle Sauce and served with White Rice and a Relish of Sweet Corn, Shishito Peppers, Jicama, Plantains, and Cilantro. This was marked Gluten Free and safe for egg, fish/shellfish, milk, peanut/tree nut, and sesame allergies.
There was a lot of flavor going on in this dish. I loved the sweet corn medley as the side and some rice which soaked up the spiciness from the chicken. The chicken was definitely on the spicy side. If you are not a spicy food fan, I would skip this in favor of the regular Fried Endorian Chicken Tip Yip. This was spicy enough that I would probably skip it next time. But, if you like spicy food — this is a high recommend.
Docking Bay 7 - Batuuan Beef and Crispy Topato Stir-fry / Photo Taken by Gluten Free & Dairy Free at WDW
For Brandon’s entree, he ordered the Batuuan Beef and Crispy Topato Stir-fry with Smoky Braised Beef glazed in Tamarind Sauce. Served with Stir Fried Mushrooms and Vegetables, Crispy Herb Yucca, Pickled Onions, and Cilantro. This was marked Gluten Free and safe for egg, fish/shellfish, milk, peanut/tree nut, and sesame allergies.
Overall, Brandon did enjoy this dish, but he said he liked the IMPOSSIBLE meatballs from the Felucian Kefta and Hummus Garden Spread better. That being said, it was a sizable portion, so if you’re looking for a hearty meal, this might just do the trick!
If you want to hear more about our experience at Docking Bay 7, check out the vlog we did for our YouTube channel for more information.
Overall
We were glad to see that Docking Bay 7 has continued to expand its special dietary needs offerings. On our first visit during opening day of Galaxy’s Edge, we found the restaurant to be a bit lacking. So, having more options now makes it a place we’ll definitely go to more frequently. Add in options that are a bit different than standard park fare, and you have an excellent option when you’re dining at Hollywood Studios. We’re glad to have this in our rotation of places to dine safely in the park.
Have you been to Docking Bay 7? What was your experience dining there?