Reviews of Sci-Fi Dine-in Theatre Lunch/Dinner

Reviews

191

Rating

7.26 / 10

Recommended By

80%



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Sci Fi Dine-In Theater

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Reviewed by Dekoda Review Date: 08/13/2023

Rating: (1)
Not Recommended

This might just be my experience but me and my friend went here as a party of two and we got put behind a family and it was so uncomfortable. Also the seats are so little like for reference me and my friend are not big by any means (5’0 and 5’5) and our legs were like squashed into the car. It wasn’t that big of a deal but just be expecting that because we weren’t but thats on us for not researching. Anyways in my opinion the food wasn’t that good and it tasted cheap for the expensive price we had to pay. It probably wouldn’t have been that bad if the server wasn’t rude. I know sometimes it gets busy but it wasn’t even busy in there. I wouldn’t personally recommend but if you have a party big enough to fill the 3 rows of the car (2 each) and dont mind being squished in then id say try it out 🙂

Pros:

-Atmosphere of the 50s movies playing and look of the old cars was cool

Cons:

-If you have a small party you have to sit with someone else -Seats are little -Expensive prices, cheap food
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Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 05/01/2023

Rating: (1)
Not Recommended

Burger had bone in it, greens were wilted in burger.Fries were terrible Food is crap.Service was bad. Any MickeyDs is better than this place.

Pros:

none

Cons:

Staff just doesn't care
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Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 12/29/2022

Rating: (1)
Not Recommended

Mickey and Minnie’s runaway railway went down while we were on it. I finally left to be able to make it to the Sci Fi Diner in time for our 1:30 reservation. I arrived at 1:28 and they said they couldn’t seat me without the entire party. I told them I would order all the food and the rest of my family would be there soon. They wouldn’t hold the reservation. They were off the ride by 1:38, so the food wouldn’t have even arrived by then. Considering the issue was a Disney ride you would think they’d have been a little more flexible. I would never return here and have really turned off to Disney completely. Money has turned into the priority with them and no longer the experience.

Pros:

None

Cons:

Many
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Reviewed by DisMom4 Review Date: 09/05/2022

Rating: (6)
Not Recommended

Sci-Fi has been one of our favorites for over 15 years. Not an every trip restaurant but we have always loved that drive-in vibe and the corny movie/cartoon clips (they really should update the entire reel) We even remember back when the servers were on roller skates. Haven't eaten there in several years - missed a few trips due to COVID - but we were very disappointed by the menu on our recent visit in early August. The menu was different and much shortened. No steak at all and this to us was always a treat. I had the Classic American Burger for lack of an entrée that wasn't bathed in a butter sauce or mayonnaise. It was an ok burger -nothing special. My husband and one daughter had the pan seared chicken pasta minus the spinach. They both agreed it was fair at best. My other daughter had the appetizer but I didn"t hear any lip smacking or request for extra napkins in the front seat. All in all an ok meal that even the zombies and giant man could not save.

Pros:

Drive in atmosphere, sitting in a convertible, corny movies

Cons:

Reduced menu, no steak, food just ok, difficult to see your food due to very low lighting
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Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 07/27/2022

Rating: (6)
Not Recommended

I was so sad about the experience we had at this place! It was my favorite as a kid so I went in with really high expectations. To start, when we were seated at our table it was filthy. It had clearly not been wiped down from the last people who sat there. Our server was very friendly, but was obviously stretched way too thin with his work load. (A lot of places are dealing with staffing issues it's totally understandable.) Because of that though, it took a long time for us to be waited on. The whole point of going to this restaurant is the atmosphere and it was extremely underwhelming. The short clips playing on the big screen were being played on a very quiet volume to where we couldn't hear anything. Also it was a loop of the same few clips over and over again. It was also extremely awkward sharing the same car with another couple seated in front of us. The burgers and fries were decent, but nothing memorable. I am still giving a 6/10 for the nostalgia of this place. I wouldn't eat here again though.

Pros:

Nostalgic Friendly server

Cons:

Underwhelming atmosphere Poor cleanliness Slow service
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Reviewed by ShelbyE Review Date: 04/01/2022

Rating: (6)
Not Recommended

I didn't love SciFi Dine In as much as I thought I would! I went with my husband and daughter and the seating was quite awkward. You sit in cars which is really cool, but with three people, I sat behind my husband and daughter and it was just odd to stare at the back of their heads and them try to turn around and talk to me. The food was pretty basic, I got the buffalo chicken salad. It was decent, but I've had better salads for cheaper around Disney.

Pros:

Unique

Cons:

Awkward Seating Dark Over-priced
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Reviewed by Bebopulation Review Date: 01/29/2022

Rating: (6)
Not Recommended

This is another restaurant you won't find anywhere else! The cars are super cool, but may be challenging to sit in for larger guests, and it's very difficult to talk to anybody in your party who isn't sitting right next to you. It's really fun to watch the sci-fi trailers! The food is basically Applebees quality. It's not good, it's not bad, it just ... is. But also I'm not mad at an ok pulled pork sandwich and tater tots once in a while. The service was very slow when I was there - I think the kitchen got backed up, and we ended up having to take our dessert to go (RIP meal plan) and ate it while hightailing it to Fantasmic.

Pros:

Very cool theming - the kind of immersive experience you come to Disney for. Nothing too challenging for the palate.

Cons:

Meh food, slow service.
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Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 01/17/2022

Rating: (3)
Not Recommended

Service was the worst service I have ever received. We sat while everyone around us that arrived after us and placed their orders after us received their food. Waitress was not friendly not checked in to let us know what the delay was or apologize for the wait. I didn't leave a tip and made a point to write down no tip. Disney automatically charged a tip. I always leave a very good tip when it is deserved. This person did not deserve it.

Pros:

Food ok

Cons:

Service very slow, unfriendly staff person
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Reviewed by maggiec Review Date: 12/12/2021

Rating: (5)
Not Recommended

I choose this restaurant for the theming and the decent food reviews. When I checked in 20 minutes prior to my reservation there was a pop-up on the screen which stated parties may be seated at a picnic table. Too late to cancel without penalty and definitely a bait and switch tactic. When our name was called the hostess asked our name and said 'oh I'm not doing this one' and walked over to another hostess saying 'you take this one I've done 3 already'. So yes we were led to a picnic table. Disappointing to say the least so I asked if we could wait for a car. The hostess walked over to another person, both shook their heads and she returned with a no. The picnic tables have backless benches for seating and our table had a benchless spot for wheelchairs. We snagged two chairs to place in the wheelchair spot which was close but much more comfortable. There was a speaker directly behind the table but the location takes you totally out of the theming. All wait staff walk between you and the screen when taking out food and clearing tables. They also chat back and forth so that is mostly what you hear and see. My sister and I are older adults so we got over it but the young family seated to our left at a picnic table was pretty upset (rightly so). Food (hamburgers and fries) was good and hot. My sister is gluten intolerant and they did a great job on her food. Our server was attentive and kept drinks refilled and checked up on us frequently.

Pros:

Good food, great with allergies, great wait staff

Cons:

No theming at picnic tables.
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Reviewed by VolFanlovesDisney Review Date: 11/01/2021

Rating: (5)
Not Recommended

This place is neat at face value. You sit in old cars and eat burgers while watch c- sci-fi trailers from the 50s and 60s. The food is made to perfection. It's burgers and fries and really not much imagination behind it. so while everything tastes fine, you can get a burger anywhere in or out of Disney and probably get it better and cheaper.

Pros:

the theme is top notch and kids will love it. food is good.

Cons:

food is unimaginative and pricey.
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