Most Recent Reviews
Review of Crystal Palace Breakfast
Reviewed by lauridg Review Date: 05/26/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
Generally, I am not a huge fan of buffets, but this is one I would go back to. We don't have small children, but enjoyed the characters. The food was very good and fresh, and we all went back for 2nds and 3rds. I enjoyed the Sangria with my meal! The atmosphere was beautiful, and we had a lovely view of the castle. As far as buffets go, this is my favorite.
Pros:
food and locationCons:
Don't believe there were any!Review of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
Reviewed by lauridg Review Date: 05/26/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was our first time going, and we absolutely loved it! I loved the corny jokes and the audience interaction. Even my 15yr old daughter loved it. The food was okay, but the show and the Sangria (the red was the best) made up for that!
Pros:
The show, Sangria, and the shortcakeCons:
not a fan of the fried chickenReview of Tutto Italia Restaurant - Italy
Reviewed by lauridg Review Date: 05/26/2019
Rating: (7) Recommended
We always try to eat somewhere we have not yet tried, and this trip, we decided to try Tutto Italia. The staff was very pleasant and attentive, without being overbearing. I had the lobster ravioli, which was pretty good. It wasn't anything amazing either, but I enjoyed it. My husband had an eggplant dish, and he enjoyed that. We opted for the salad instead of a dessert since we were on the dining plan, and the salad was very good. It was definitely a one time place, I don't feel a need to go back, but I am glad we tried it.
Pros:
Nice atmosphere, food was tastyCons:
nothing amazingReview of 'Ohana Dinner
Reviewed by lauridg Review Date: 05/26/2019
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
We had been here on a previous trip and enjoyed it, so we decided at the last minute to go here again. Unfortunately we did not have a good experience, and probably will not be back. Our hostess was very nice and we were seated by a window with a lake view, and the first round of food was brought out quickly. The salad was the best tasting food of our meal. Those were the positives...The steak tasted more like beef jerky, it was quite a while before we saw any other meat (or anybody...). When we declined more meat (since we had sat there for a while filling up on salad and noodles, and now were full), we got a weird attitude like we were crazy for turning down the food! (the whole thing was really strange!) We are not picky eaters, but it was not an enjoyable meal. Even the wait staff seemed grumpy with each other. I will chalk it up to an "off" night, but with so many other options to choose from, we won't be back.
Pros:
salad was tastyCons:
meats were not well prepared, sangria was tasteless, wait staff not up to Disney standardsReview of Bay Lake Tower (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by lauridg Review Date: 05/26/2019
Rating: (10) Recommended
We just returned from a week stay in a one bedroom villa, and loved this resort-it is our now officially our favorite. We had a lake view (rm 7910), but could see the fireworks from MK easily. The common living space seemed to have more room that other 1 bdrm villas we have stayed in, and we loved having the extra bathroom for our teenage daughter. The staff was helpful and friendly- even when our TV stopped working, it was replaced within 1/2 a hour. There is a little wear and tear showing, but nothing that would prevent me from staying here again. I liked the toned down \"Disney theme\", and found the decor relaxing.
Pros:
Proximity to MK, loved the room, view was awesome.Cons:
rooms could use a little refreshing.Review of Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Reviewed by mdisanto86 Review Date: 05/24/2019
Rating: (9) Recommended
Via Napoli is one of my favorite dining locations at Walt Disney World Resort! My family and I always look forward to ending a day at Epcot with one of Via Napoli's fresh pizzas, which are reasonably priced. Some can cost upwards of $40, but the large size of each pizza makes them easy to share, splitting the cost up across the entire party.
The place can be noisy, but it reminds me a lot of a loud dinner with my Italian family. The restaurant is also very open, which likely contributes to the noise.
Patio seating is also available, which can negate the noisy atmosphere.
Overall, I would recommend this to any Epcot-goer. The pizzas are great, prices aren't bad, and the service leaves nothing to be desired.
Pros:
Great food, prices, and serviceCons:
Can be noisyReview of Disney's QUICK SERVICE Dining Plan
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 05/24/2019
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
The Disney quick service is normally free if you book at a certain time. You get two main meals and 2 snacks a day which I thought would be great, however the food was terrible. There was only one place I liked called Bongos at Disney Springs (Cuban food) and the rest was awful. We ate at our hotel (Coronado springs) and all of the other parks (Epcot, Magic kingdom, Hollywood studios and animal kingdom) even food that was raved about online wasn’t good enough. The portion sizes were normally too small, too salty and with no vegetables. Basically you’re eating fast food everyday.
Pros:
CheaperCons:
Poor quality, unhealthy and lacking in nutrition.Review of Woody's Lunch Box
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 05/21/2019
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
We ate here December 2018. My daughter got the grilled cheese sandwich and a coke. I got the turkey sandwich. Our food was terrible. I don't know how you can mess up these easy meals but they did. The turkey was tough that I couldn't chew it. It wasn't fit for a dog to eat. Then since they won't give out lids on the drinks, a gentleman accidentally bumped into me and spilled some of our drink on our tray. But to make matters worse, while I was waiting in line my daughter had to hover over a table to wait for a seat. The lady told her she could have it in a few minutes. When the lady got up to leave a family rushed in beside us and sat down!!! They need more seating and umbrella's at this restaurant. We basically spent 20 minutes holding our tray begging for a table! I will never be back to this place again.
Pros:
NothingCons:
Pricey, Food tastes terrrible, Not enough seatsReview of Be Our Guest Dinner
Reviewed by EleanorofAquitaine Review Date: 05/21/2019
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
Ate here with my DH in late March. had always wanted to try it out, but was disappointed when we finally did. The place is crowded and noisy, albeit beautiful. We were seating in the coveted Rose Room, which was so dark we could not see the menu and had to pull out our phones' flashlight function. It was dark and noisy all night, and we did not find the effect of a gathering storm with occasional loud rumbles of thunder romantic in the least. Also, if it is supposed to be the room for the romantic dinners, why were so many small children seating in that room, making a lot of racket in most cases and staring at screens in other cases? Our waiter was very sweet and helpful. The food? Pretty good but not worth the trouble. Our appetizers (french onion soup and octopus) were wonderful. Entrees were okay--- we had the lamb and the filet mignon. Both were serviceable but not spectacular. Still, given the size of the place and the location inside Magic Kingdom, it was better than I had expected. The desserts, however, were just so-so. Everyone gushes about the "gray stuff" but while the presentation was cute, the dessert itself was bland. The little trio of desserts were a let-down. I'd have preferred to be able to order my preference and get a larger serving. The champagne was a little unusual and quite wonderful. It was disconcerting to have so many people wander past our table to see the Rose on display in our area. The tables are very small and too close together.
Pros:
good food for a theme park restaurant, lovely decor, appearance of the Beast.Cons:
noise, darkness in West Wing, people kept tramping by our table to see the Rose, cramped seating at tiny tables.Review of Skipper Canteen
Reviewed by EleanorofAquitaine Review Date: 05/21/2019
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
We tried Skipper Canteen for the second time on May 18th. Our first experience was hit and miss, so we wanted to give them another chance, but unfortunately, this time was even less successful. Our party was seated quickly, and they let us come in even though we were a half hour early for our reservation. The theme is fun, the decor and the corny jokes works as a connection to the Jungle Cruise. I appreciate that there's space to breathe, as the tables are not crammed together, and that the noise level is manageable. But right off the bat, small things bugged-- for example, I am a cancer patient using a mobility scooter, which I had to leave a small distance away from the entrance to the restaurant, even though last time I was able to park it much closer. I understand that they have to do something because of the many scooters and wheelchairs being used these days, so I was okay with that, but then they seated us in the furthest room of the restaurant, with only one table further back then the one where they seated us. We passed dozens of empty tables (it was not yet 5 pm) and my husband asked if our party could be seated there so I did not have to struggle to walk so far. The hostess walking us back just made a joke and kept us moving. Our server did the usual corny joke patter, which is fun, but was terribly inattentive. water glasses were not refilled, I could not get her attention to replace a dropped napkin, and we were never offered a dessert menu although I was really looking forward to dessert.
Our meals were not ample or high quality enough for the prices they command. There was no bread offered. When my DH ordered salad, he was told the dressing was "a bit spicy" and was asked if that would be okay (no mention os what would happen if it were not okay, btw). He said it would be fine but the dressing was made with extremely hot aji peppers and left quite a long aftertaste of pure heat (I sampled it at his request, as did another member of our party of 4). That should be an alternative, not the main dressing. I'm also not crazy about the current fascination with wedge salads at WDW, but the salad was deemed adequate. His soup, a coconut curry, was odd but enjoyable. My steak was cooked properly medium rare, but had some gristle. The accompaniments left a lot of be desired-- the flavor of the chorizo was a bit overpowering and it was mainly beans and sausage, with only a smathering of veggies and the reduction sauce that was said to be included as well. A nice roll or piece of bread would have been appreciated. Another in our party had the steak as well and he enjoyed it. The fourth in the party had the lamb chops, which consisted of two tiny chops. She said they were good, but it would have been nice to have third since they were so small. Again, more of the accompaniments would have been appreciated. Our waitress, who had been cracking jokes when she explained the menu, was not personable at all throughout the meal and simply dumped the check without offering dessert, which we would have ordered. Oh, and the tea is terrible. It's bad enough that Disney doesn't offer sweet tea, but the unsweetened tea is awful.
