It is 11 PM. You just watched the fireworks, rode your last ride, and shuffled through the parking lot to your car. The parks are closed, the kids are wired, and everyone is starving. Sound familiar? Finding late night food near Disney World is one of the most common challenges Orlando visitors face, and it is one that most travel blogs barely address.
The reality is that most restaurants near the Disney resort area close by 10 or 11 PM. Fast food options are limited and uninspiring. But if you know where to look, you can find incredible food being served well past midnight — even until 4 AM on weekends. This guide covers the best options for food after midnight in Orlando and Kissimmee.
World Food Trucks: 100+ Food Trucks Open Until 2 AM (and 4 AM on Weekends)
The single best answer to "where can I eat late at night near Disney World" is World Food Trucks, located at Visitors Flea Market on Highway 192 in Kissimmee. This is not a small cluster of three or four trucks in a parking lot. This is the largest permanent food truck park in the United States, with over 100 food trucks serving cuisines from around the globe.
What Makes World Food Trucks the Best Late Night Food Option
- Open until 2 AM Monday through Thursday
- Open until 4 AM on Friday and Saturday nights
- 100+ food trucks with cuisines spanning dozens of countries
- No admission fee — just walk in and eat
- 15 minutes from Disney World on Highway 192 at Mile Marker 9
- All vendors accept cards — no cash-only hassle at midnight
The variety at World Food Trucks is staggering. On any given night, you can choose from authentic Mexican tacos, Colombian arepas, Jamaican jerk chicken, Brazilian churrasco, Vietnamese pho, Korean BBQ, Middle Eastern shawarma, classic American burgers, loaded fries, gourmet desserts, fresh-squeezed juices, and so much more. It is an international food festival that happens every single night of the year.
Friday and Saturday Night Special: World Food Trucks stays open until 4 AM on weekends, making it the only place near Disney World where you can get a freshly prepared meal at 3 AM. No soggy fast food, no gas station snacks — real food from real chefs, made to order.
Why Late Night Food Is Hard to Find Near Disney
If you have ever searched for late night restaurants in Kissimmee or Orlando's tourist corridor, you have probably noticed how few options there are. There are several reasons for this:
- Most restaurants close by 10-11 PM even in the tourist areas
- Disney Springs restaurants typically stop serving by 11 PM
- Hotel restaurants often close even earlier or switch to a limited bar menu
- Fast food chains may have drive-throughs open late, but dining rooms close
- Delivery apps have severely limited restaurant options after midnight
This creates a real problem for the millions of tourists who leave the parks hungry at closing time. Your options traditionally boiled down to fast food, hotel vending machines, or whatever you could scrounge from a convenience store. World Food Trucks changed all of that.
Best Types of Late Night Food at World Food Trucks
When you arrive at World Food Trucks after a long day at the parks, here are some of the categories you can explore:
Hearty Comfort Food
After walking 20,000+ steps through a theme park, your body craves something substantial. Look for the trucks serving loaded burgers, cheesesteak sandwiches, mac and cheese, fried chicken, or hearty rice bowls. Multiple trucks specialize in the kind of satisfying comfort food that hits differently at midnight.
International Street Food
This is where World Food Trucks truly shines. Authentic street food from Latin America, the Caribbean, Asia, the Middle East, and beyond — prepared by vendors who bring their home country's recipes to Central Florida. Many visitors say the food truck experience is like taking a culinary trip around the world without leaving Kissimmee.
Late Night Snacks and Desserts
Sometimes you do not need a full meal — just something sweet or savory to cap off the night. Churros, funnel cakes, ice cream, fresh fruit bowls, specialty coffees, and creative dessert trucks keep the options flowing well past midnight.
Fresh and Healthy Options
Not everything late at night has to be deep-fried. Several food trucks at World Food Trucks offer fresh bowls, salads, grilled proteins, and smoothies for those who want something lighter after a day of park food indulgence.
Other Late Night Food Options Near Disney World
Waffle House
The classic Southern diner chain operates 24/7 and has several locations within the Kissimmee and Orlando area. It is reliable, affordable, and always open — though the menu is limited to breakfast fare and basic diner food.
Denny's and IHOP
Several locations near the tourist corridor stay open late or 24 hours. They serve a familiar menu of American diner favorites. Good for a reliable meal, though not particularly exciting after your third visit of the week.
Steak 'n Shake
With 24-hour locations in the area, Steak 'n Shake offers burgers, milkshakes, and a classic American diner experience at reasonable prices. It is a solid backup option, especially if you are craving a late-night milkshake.
Fast Food Drive-Throughs
McDonald's, Taco Bell, Wendy's, and other chains have locations along Highway 192 and near the resort area with late-night drive-through windows. They are the most accessible option but also the least memorable part of any vacation.
Comparison: A late-night fast food run might cost $10-$15 per person for forgettable food. At World Food Trucks, $10-$15 gets you an authentic, freshly prepared meal from a cuisine you might never have tried before. Same price, completely different experience.
Tips for Late Night Dining Near Disney
- Plan ahead. Decide before you leave the parks where you are going to eat. Driving around aimlessly at 11 PM with hungry, tired family members is a recipe for disaster.
- Head straight to Highway 192. The Highway 192 corridor has the highest concentration of late-night food options near Disney World.
- Bring the whole group to World Food Trucks. With 100+ trucks, even the pickiest eaters in your party will find something they love — a major advantage over choosing a single restaurant.
- Do not rely on delivery apps. Late at night, delivery options shrink dramatically and wait times expand. Going out is usually faster and gives you much better options.
- Make it an event. Instead of treating late-night food as an afterthought, make World Food Trucks part of your evening plans. Some families enjoy it as much as the parks themselves.
Turn Late Night Hunger into the Best Part of Your Night
Finding great late night food near Disney World used to be nearly impossible. Now, thanks to World Food Trucks at Visitors Flea Market, it can be the highlight of your evening. Over 100 food trucks, dozens of cuisines, no admission fee, and hours that stretch to 4 AM on weekends — there is truly nothing else like it in Central Florida.
And if you arrive before the flea market closes, you can combine your late-night meal with some bargain souvenir shopping and check off two items from your free things to do near Disney list in one stop.
Find Us on Highway 192
World Food Trucks at Visitors Flea Market is located at 5811 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, Kissimmee, FL 34746 — Highway 192 at Mile Marker 9, just 15 minutes from Walt Disney World. Food trucks are open until 2 AM on weekdays and 4 AM on Fridays and Saturdays. No admission fee. All vendors accept cards. Pet friendly and wheelchair accessible.