I visit Magic Kingdom a lot but something I’ve always insisted is that the table service restaurants are not great. The service is also great, but the food quality is bad and it’s all very overpriced. That’s why I usually find myself indulging in snacks most of the time like a Dole Whip or Churro Ice Cream Sandwiches. However if I do need something a little more substantial, my preferred option is over in Frontierland at Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn and Cafe.

Theming is always a big thing with me, I’m a sucker for places like Rainforest Cafe or the Mars 2112 restaurants. I guess it’s just the kid in me that enjoys that type of decor.

Pecos Bill has some fun theming inside that I just find a lot of fun. Tables are packed in so there isn’t a lot of personal space between you and your neighbors.

We did lose some big perks that used to be available here like the toppings bar and unlimited guacamole. As with many things at Disney they cut things out to save money even if they are fan favorites. The menu used to have Fajitas and Tacos on it, but those have also recently been removed and replaced with “nachos” that only differ by the protein it’s topped with. The chips were stale, protein was fine but very salty and the guacamole is now the prepackaged kind in a little cup that you can buy at your local grocery store.

On the plus side we found that there was a new pressed penny machine inside. It’s along one of the walls as you leave the ordering area and head towards the various seating sections.

Previously there were two 3-design penny machines here. They had been moved from the old Shooting Arcade that was closed to make way for a new Disney Vacation Club (DVC) Lounge. Both of those machines have been retired and replaced by this one machine.

There are 8 penny designs available at this machine and include Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Goofy, Chip, Dale, Woody and Jesse all decked out in their Western outfits. A few of the designs do include Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn along the braided rope border.

I’m sad to see one of my favorite quick service locations sliding downhill in quality and hope maybe it was just an off day. I’ll probably give it some time before going back, maybe I’ll wait unit they change the menu options again. For now at least we can stop inside for some air conditioning and press a set of new pennies for our collection. Keep on Pressing!

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