Most Recent Reviews
Review of Pandora -- the World of Avatar
Reviewed by Jason V Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
For the "new lands" (Pandora and Toy Story) I think Pandora did it the best. Even though I haven't actually seen Avatar and I've seen Toy Story (all of them) many times I really prefer Pandora because visually it is just so amazing and different than anything Disney has ever done. But my main con is it so different, it almost feels like it doesn't fit in to Disneyworld or Animal Kingdom in general. Everything is so unique, the atmosphere, the food, the shopping and the rides.
I would say it is much better to come at night, visually everything they have done is way better to experience when it's dark.
Of the rides, I think the Flight of Passage is the best Disneyworld ride there is. The River Journey is just a much more updated It's a Small World, but instead of countries it's all the fauna of the Pandora world. My family has done the River Journey once in the 5+ times we've been to Pandora and don't really see the need to do it again anytime soon.
Pros:
Super unique, best at night, Flight of Passage (best ride in the whole of Disneyworld)Cons:
Can be very busy, very long line rides if you don't have fastpass, River Journey not that amazing of a rideReview of Fort Wilderness Campground
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
We love this park. I love the campsites on the left side of the main road heading toward the lake. They are very clean. Right side not so much. Whole different vibe that I did not like. Convenience to stores, busses just perfect. We love riding our bikes around. Have only rented a golf cart once and so happened we got a lemon as cart would not hold a charge. Love the restaurants and food. It is a campground so people need to be aware there are snakes, armadillo and alligators around. I always say, if it’s the Deep South and there is water and and swampiness then expect alligators. Staff is very accommodating. And magic happens here as well. Campfire time is lovely. Love to sit on the beach at night and watch fireworks, water parade, etc. I could live here.?. I have stayed here and never gone to the parks and loved it. Love to ride the boats over and catch the monorail around. Love to ride my bike over to The wilderness Lodge and sit in front of the fire with a cup of coffee. Love to see the deer on that trail. Saw a bobcat once and love the Osceola turkeys that roam. Last time we were there they roosted in the trees over our camper one night. Just a marvelous place.
Pros:
Still the cheapest place to stay on Disney premises if you’ve already invested in a camper.Cons:
Don’t like Disney’s new rule of charging for parking. Don’t like this trend of feeling I am being nickeled and dimed to death.Review of MagicBand
Reviewed by Pixiedust1 Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
We love our magic bands 1 and 2. It makes things so easy to just head out to the parks. Almost too easy! Wish we had these for our every day lives!
Pros:
Makes everything easy especially if you don't have a bag to check at security points.Cons:
Wish they could find a more comfortable material.Review of Maria and Enzo's Ristorante
Reviewed by Pixiedust1 Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
The styling of the restaurant is well done and the service was exceptional. That being said the food was not on par with the very high prices. Glad we tried it but probably will not go back again.
Pros:
The private room was very nice and much quieter than the rest of the restaurant.Cons:
Somewhat disappointed in the food. We are foodies and were expecting more from authentic Italian cuisine for the price point.Review of Le Cellier Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by nlg0517 Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
My DH loves this restaurant! He wants to eat here every time we’re at WDW! The kids, however, are not fans. The cheddar cheese soups is very good. We usually get the filet and it is tender and very flavorful. I really enjoy it with the risotto. The service is good but I’ve never had exceptional service here. There is usually a long wait even if your on time for your reservation. The podium staff played a great game of Disney trivia and my DD & I won about 40 stickers! It was the best restaurant wait I’ve ever had!
Pros:
Good steaks Relaxed atmosphereCons:
Very little seatingReview of BOATHOUSE
Reviewed by Pixiedust1 Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
By far one of the best meals we have ever had at the World. Food was amazing, service was fantastic and the atmosphere was lovely yet not pretentious.
Pros:
The food was delicious.Cons:
Cannot recall any consReview of Mama Melrose's Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by nlg0517 Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (5) Recommended
Our family of 4 ate here on our last Disney trip as part of my plan to try new restaurants every time we go. The check in staff was very friendly and accommodating to us since half our party was running late. The waiter was efficient but disinterested. The food was ok. My daughter isn’t really an Italian food lover and since they didn’t offer pizza she ordered a kids salmon. It was a very small portion. Overall, food was like what you would get at Olive Garden and the theming was ok. I can say we’ve been but there are better places to eat at DHS. I’d go to Sci-Fi Dine In before this place
Pros:
Easy to get intoCons:
Everything elseReviewed by nlg0517 Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
Amazing!!! This restaurant did not disappoint! My kids are very picky eaters and often only order chicken or burgers when we go out. My DS 14 said, “This is the best chicken I’ve ever had!”. We ordered two chicken and dounuts and a chicken sandwich. We started with the pimento cheese stuffed hush puppies which were also very good. The mixed drinks were interesting and delicious. Then of course we had Hummingbird cake which even my DH liked and he doesn’t eat sweets. It was expensive. I would definitely eat here again
Pros:
Great food Good service Enjoyable atmosphereCons:
PriceReview of Disney's DELUXE Dining Plan
Reviewed by DisneyDana Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
We had the deluxe dining plan the last time we visited WDW and it was so very convenient! I loved the freedom of knowing that we had already pre-paid and could order what we wanted with no worries of "should I spend this much" etc. It was definitely worth it, especially with the snack credits! Made you excited to see what you could get!
Pros:
No hassle, easy to use, very convenient.Cons:
a bit pricey and always works out in Disney's favor and not the guest.Review of 50's Prime Time Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by DisneyDana Review Date: 09/29/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
The food in this place is awesome and the whole idea of the theme is the best! The idea is that you are in Mom's kitchen and your cousins and family members are the staff. The first time we went our waiter was hilarious and played the part to a T! Ever since our first visit we have gone back trying to recreate that experience and it seems that NONE of the waitstaff want to play along no matter how much we encourage it. I don't know if they just don't do the "elbows off the table thing" any longer or what but we get stuck with just a regular old waiter every single time....oh well, I'll always go back for the ambiance and the food!
