Most Recent Reviews
Review of My Disney Experience
Reviewed by Diana K Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
This app does have issues sometimes, but refreshing and restarting helps, as does for most apps that act up on mobile phones. I was on data the entire time, so I can't speak to how it worked on Disney's Wifi. I love the mobile ordering, makes it so much faster to get food! Wait times are helpful, especially when a ride is down. It's much easier to check the app than to walk over to the other side of a park to see it's operational again. I also loved the bus times in the app. That also made getting ready to leave the room much less stressful. We also used them for leavng the park. We just took a look about 15-20 mins before we'd be at the bus stop in park and would usually be able to see the estimated arrival time of the bus from the hotel, which would be only a minute before arriving to take us back. I only had waits times go down on me twice, and not for very long. Fastpass always worked, albeit with a slight delay in updating changes. Refreshing works though, my friends.
Pros:
Mobile ordering, bus times, wait timesCons:
glitchesReviewed by Diana K Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
I have previously stayed at the Polynesian resort prior to it becoming a DVC property, and always found it enjoyable. I'm an owner at Bay Lake Towers, so I immediately compared the studios. The bathroom setup is much nicer, with one room with a shower, and another with tub; both had sinks. It always felt more cramped in the BLT studio tiny bathroom. The shower has an awesome rain effect and the flooring reminiscent of pebbles. Made me feel like having a shower outside, but without any of the ickyness of actually being outside. The room is longer because of the extra bathroom space, but narrower. I didn't have the extra bed under the TV open, but if it was it would have been a little difficult to get to the other end of the room. Because of the bed under the TV where the dresser would normally be, I wound up using the bathroom drawers for all my clothes. Worked out well for me since I usually wind up getting dressed in the bathroom anyway. I'd definitely stay here again the future. Plus, aside from the bungalows, all the DVC rooms at the resort are studios, so it was much easier for me to book a room after the 7 month window than at other resorts besides my home one.
Pros:
Rain effect shower, extra bathroom sinks and spaceCons:
Limited drawer space, a bit narrowReview of Disney's Yacht Club Concierge Level
Reviewed by sand935 Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We stayed here second week in September. Were upgraded this trip to club level. We have stayed at club level many times over the years. When checking in Gerogette helped us, she has one of those legacy blue cast member name tags so you know you are in special hands. She called someone to take us up to club level. Once we were up there we were offered something to drink while we sere checked in. Velma was one of the cast members working at the time and I saw that she also had a legacy name tag. She was very friendly and helpful. Hyacinth was the other cast member working and between the two check in went smoothly. We love the remodeled rooms. Our room overlooked the sand bottom pool so we could watch the kids play in the sand. the food was good. Like to start out the day with oatmeal and fruit and they had both. The appetizers were the best we have ever had here at club level. The deserts are alway excellent. Evening cast members were also very good. Miguel helped me solve several problems including on how to get the the special toy story annual pass member in the early morning when the boats and buses were not running. We love staying here,
Pros:
great service good views good foodCons:
hard to get reservations with discountsReview of Wild Africa Trek - Animal Kingdom
Reviewed by vanMickey Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
This is a great tour for anyone interested in a longer, more in depth look at the Savannah at Disney's Animal Kingdom. It takes a slow pace, it very interactive. We had 6 people on the tour and two guides. They know where the animals congregate at the time of your tour and let you hang out in the jeep as long and close as you want. They food was good and really more of a snack, not a meal replacement. We did it 3 years ago and it is still a 'core' memory to our kids.
Pros:
Great animal interaction, slow paced. Well worth the money.Cons:
Would've like to see more animals. You can only see hippos, crocs, and what is out on the Savannah. You may only see the lions, elephants if they are out.Review of Food & Wine Food Booths
Reviewed by sand935 Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (7) Recommended
was there in September. Portions seemed smaller at the booths I tried. Missed Argentina booth
Food we tried was ok but nothing stood out this year. Did like the Culinary Corridor area. liked stuff at active eats.
Pros:
not crowded around noonCons:
crowded early eveningReviewed by sand935 Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
I went to the party on a tuesday. When I talked to friends it sounded like this party was less crowded than the weekend parties. i thought it was the most crowed party I have been to in four years. If this had been my first party I would have liked it a lot. Knowing what parties included in other years I was disappointed in the changes. Character lines were longer so only did one toward the end of the night.
Pros:
Fun party cheap day at the park with the special ticketCons:
crowds no special candy leaving the park no wurthers caramels long character linesReview of Beach Club Marketplace
Reviewed by sand935 Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We ate here several times in September. Tried the breakfast bacon egg and cheese croissant with cheese potatoes. It was awesome. Had breakfast here several more times and the quality stayed the same.
Pros:
Quick service can customize the orderCons:
noneReview of Theme Park Photo Pass
Reviewed by RGart Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
I love this program and use it for every Disney trip. It is a nice and convenient way for me to get all of my daughters character meet and greet photos while still being involved in the moment. I don't have to worry about capturing the photo because the photographer is doing it for me. At the end, they scan my MagicBand and I have all the photos. It is a little pricey, but worth it when you consider that there are photographers with every character and around each park.
Pros:
Capturing the memoriesCons:
PriceReview of Jiko - The Cooking Place - Jambo House
Reviewed by Alexandra1986 Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We ate at Jiko on August 29, 2018 for our Anniversary dinner. The staff here is wonderful and extremely welcoming. I started with the appetizer Inguday Tibs in Brik which was amazing, super crunchy filo outside and mushrooms, spinach with cheese inside highly recommend, for the main course I had the filet with mac and cheese which was perfectly cooked and tender. My husband had the Elk Confit flatbread which was so delicious with a little bit of spice heat on it, and he had the Durham ranch elk loin for main course he said was good and tender but found the portion a little on the small size. Overall we really enjoyed the meal and atmosphere of the restaurant and would recommend for anyone wanting something a little more unique for dinner.
Pros:
Service was excellent, food was amazingCons:
NoneReview of Be Our Guest -Counter Service Lunch
Reviewed by Alexandra1986 Review Date: 09/28/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
Be Our Guest for lunch is one of my favorite counter service at Magic Kingdom. I did the online order 30 days out, had a smooth check in when we arrived about 10 minutes before our reservation time. The cast member confirmed the order was correct before we paid. This trip I had the turkey sandwich with the masters cupcake, my husband had the beef sandwich. We found both sandwiches to be good and consistent from previous visits. The cast members were very friendly from checking us in, to bringing the food. The atmosphere is beautiful in this restaurant we love the ballroom as our first choice to dine in. The food is a little pricey but your paying more for atmosphere, and I would say I still enjoyed the food.
