A delightful change of pace and a great spot to rest for a while after a full morning in the parks of Disney World is the Sci -Fi Restaurant where the theme is 1950’s drive in theater showing science fiction film clips while serving delicious sandwiches and milkshakes that are simply sinful. The menu offers a wide assortment of sandwiches and soups that were found to be delicious and very filling, meager portions were not served here. You didn’t want a reorder or wish you had super sized these sandwiches after you eat.

The Sci Fi Theatre Restaurant is modeled after a 1950s style drive in theatre with the seating resembling a 1957 Chevy. Darkened to mimic the night sky the surrounding walls have the horizon and stars twinkling overhead. And of course that fixture of drive in theatres the refreshment stand is behind you.

Slip into your seat or as the hostess says we are parking so and so your table top is the only brightly lit object in the restaurant. Friendly waiters and waitresses, some on roller blades, bring your order while you enjoy short clips of B movies from the 50s and 60s.

These old clips and previews are enjoyable to watch, and to ponder how far the movie industry has progressed during the last few decades. Now all movies are in living color with superior sound and even the acting has improved tremendously. But it is great to spend an hour or so sipping a shake and being taken for a trip to the past.

The entire family will enjoy the Sci Fi Theatre restaurant as much for the atmosphere as for the food so make plans to visit Disney World soon and make some more delightful memories.