There are a ton of places in/at the Crossroads (on the main road before you turn into where you get to those resorts). There is Olive Garden I think, Chevys Fresh Mex (yummy!), Red Lobster, McD's, Taco Bell, etc. There are also a ton of places on the main road (sorry can't recall the name) not too far away. There are also some places in DD.
First trip for me: 1973
(the year of my birth)
DL a few times and WDW a zillion times (it seems) up until 1989 when MGM opened
First trip w/ DH (28), DS (4), DD (2): 2/28-03/06/01-Wyndham Palace
Next trip: 09/28-29/01 ASMu; 09/30-10/08/01 ASMo