Most Recent Reviews
Review of Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 03/31/2020
Rating: (9) Recommended
you watch a indiana jones raiders of the lost ark being filmed in a outdoors show.
Pros:
one of the few attractions to keep the old MGM charm, good for relaxing and staying out of the sun, older kids will injoy, could learn something about film making, easy to get in, could get the chance to go on the stage.Cons:
younger kids might not like it and could get loud.Review of Barnstormer featuring the Great Goofini
Reviewed by meredithkass Review Date: 03/31/2020
Rating: (6) Recommended
Great kiddie/starter rollercoaster, fun theming
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Cute ride, waits not too longCons:
Very shortReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 03/31/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
I can’t even explain how much I love this ride by far the best ride in California adventure
Pros:
Awesome que, fun, different experience each timeCons:
Can make you nauseousReview of Be Our Guest -Counter Service Lunch
Reviewed by gcgallagher Review Date: 03/31/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
Tips and Tricks from someone who knows the Master, and his castle, very personally!
Out of the breakfast quick service option, the lunch quick service option and the dinner table service option, lunch is by far the best choice. It's the cheapest and easiest to get a reservation for. It's also generally the least crowded (pro tip, book a reservation for 11am, which is when breakfast switches to lunch. It's early in the day for lunch so it's the least crowded at that time.) The food is good but it's nothing special if you order something standard like a sandwich. My personal favorite on the menu is the coq au vin (Feast a la Beast if you're ordering off the kids menu) but the tuna nicoise, and cannellini cassoulet are excellent too. If you're a family of picky eaters you'll likely be disappointed. The Beast doesn't cater his glorious dishes to mere peasants! He is a prince after all, so his food is very fancy. But the french dip and croque monsiuer are both fine (I personally wouldn't go for the carved turkey sandwich. It's very standard and the least "bang for your buck"). If you have dietary restrictions, make sure to let someone know when you're ordering and don't place a mobile order, or you'll be at the restaurant for a really long time, as it's hard to get things changed to gluten free, dairy free, etc on the fly, when we're cooking for thousands of guests in a day. If you let someone know when you first place your order it's much easier to accommodate your party's allergies.
As far as seating goes, the main dining room is certainly the most stunning but also the most crowded and noisy. If you can find a seat in the Rose Gallery (to the right of the main dining room) or the West Wing (to the left of the main dining room) you'll be better off. There are also more bussers in those two rooms so the tables will be cleaned off more quickly and you'll have more cast members to talk to/ask questions to.
Realize that this is a quick service (unlike dinner) so you'll have to get your own drinks, silverware, napkins, sauces, etc. just like you would at Harbour House or Casey's Corner. The exception is if you order an alcoholic beverage, milks or bottled waters. Those will be brought out with your food. Everything else (soda, iced tea, hot tea, coffee, apple juice, orange juice and hot cocoa) will be found on the beverage islands. There's one located in each of the three dining rooms so you don't have to worry about going all the way back to the main dining room to get drinks. There are also silverware carts with forks, knives, spoons and napkins, located all over the place (if you can't find one a Cast Member would be happy to point them out to you!)
The ambiance is by far what you're paying for here, however. The rooms are gorgeous and have all kinds of magical treats hiding around.
• There is at least one hidden Mickey (or hidden Minnie) in each dining room, as well as the library where you order.
• The chandeliers in the ballroom are real gold and Swarovski crystal (they cost Disney a little over half a million dollars!)
• When the lightning strikes in the West Wing, the prince's portrait changes to reveal The Beast
• Listen closely to the armor in the front room while you're waiting to order. They have a lot to say!
Pros:
Ambiance is stunning, food is decent, service is greatCons:
Picky eaters will have a hard time finding something they'll likeReview of Pirates of the Caribbean -- WDW
Reviewed by gcgallagher Review Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
Classic and wonderful. Amazing animatronics, great story line and a tiny drop at the beginning make for a perfect ride.
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Classic, animatronics, scented scenes, storylineCons:
N/AReview of Haunted Mansion
Reviewed by gcgallagher Review Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
I shouldn't even have to explain why this is a 10/10. One of the best classic Disney rides, gorgeous details, and just the tiniest bit spooky but nothing that a small child couldn't handle. The queue line is also probably one of the best and most detailed out of every Disney park.
Pros:
Details, classic, spooky, queue lineCons:
N/AReview of Hall of Presidents
Reviewed by gcgallagher Review Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
This has got to be one of the best attractions at WDW. One of the best parts is that it's updated every time we get a new president, so it never gets old or outdated! I always feel so proud to be an American when I leave the Hall of Presidents.
Pros:
Classic, amazing animatronics, constantly updated, patrioticCons:
N/AReview of Country Bear Jamboree
Reviewed by gcgallagher Review Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: (9) Recommended
I didn't really "get" this attraction when I was little, but as an adult it's one of my favorite attractions, especially when I'm at the parks by myself. It's hilarious, especially if you get the jokes and pay close attention to the lyrics. It's also a classic.
Pros:
Classic, hilariousCons:
Kids might not love itReview of Carousel of Progress
Reviewed by gcgallagher Review Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
I may be in the minority here but even on my first trip to Disney when I was little (mid-2000s) it was one of my favorite rides. I'm a sucker for the nostalgia and it's one of the two attraction at WDW that have Walt's name in it, which means it's something that he put his own heart into before he passed away. Walt was all about progress and the American Dream so this ride makes me feel like I'm getting to see a little part of Walt's heart and soul when I'm on it.
Pros:
Catchy song, air conditioned, iconic, classicCons:
N/AReview of Big Thunder Mountain Railroad
Reviewed by gcgallagher Review Date: 03/30/2020
Rating: (10) Recommended
One of the best rides at WDW. It's fast, thrilling and classic! The three "mountain" rides are all great but in my opinion, Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is the best. The line can get a little long but fast passes are usually pretty easy to get.
