Most Recent Reviews
Reviewed by Karen81969 Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
My husband and I ate here for the first time earlier this September. We both extremely enjoyed our meals. He had the shrimp and grits and I had the meatloaf. Hummingbird cake and moonshine cake for dessert and both of those also amazing! We will definitely be making this a regular dining spot on future trips!
Pros:
Our waiter was awesome!Cons:
None!Review of Boardwalk Villas (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by BareNecessities Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
There's nothing I would change about this resort, except the distant parking, and now, parking fees! These rooms cost enough to include parking! Although the DVC Villa rooms are a bit tight in some ways (the sleeping/living area is a very tight squeeze), but it makes room for a well-designed mini-kitchen space, a roomy bathroom and dressing area. Its proximity to both Epcot and Hollywood Studios is the best part. A very very close second is the boardwalk area right outside the door. The entertainers, the ambiance, the food aromas, boat rides, the lake, the music, the lights (especially right at dusk) - a lot in a just a small space. A really special spot for us, is where the rocking chairs are out on the wide veranda/porch! You can hear some of the activity rise from the boardwalk, while you sit and stare up at the stars. The main pool area is very serene compared to Stormalong Bay at Beach Club, and you can even watch the boats along the waterway to the Studios, from some of the lounge chairs near the pool! It also has a pretty great slide into the pool! We love all the food offerings, but miss some that have closed in recent years. Some DVC rooms are a good distance from the main lobby but they may be just right if you want to get to the pool often, or to walk to the Studios (a fave thing to do, for our crew)! They have a unique art gallery/shop down by the boardwalk, with some wonderful browsing. Service has been nothing but excellent, and all staff have displayed the best of WDW service style.
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location and ambianceCons:
parking distance and feesReviewed by DisneyMom Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
Yes, it’s extremely pricey but I knew that going in so I’m not factoring it in to my rating. I’m from SoFla and had a crazy idea to drive up (3.5 hours), spend the day with my 4 kids (I was the only adult) and then drive home (3.5 hours again) in the middle of the summer. This restaurant experience was perfect for us! We had a relaxing, air conditioned, two hour lunch break. My 6 year old doesn’t like full costume characters so the princesses were perfect for us. My three year old (boy,even!) just loved all the princesses. They do such a great job of stopping at every table and making the interaction feel like it’s not hurried. I DID feel like I was overpaying when two of my kids ordered mac n’ cheese but you really have to understand that you’re paying for the experience.
Pros:
Great character interaction, delicious food, relaxing atmosphereCons:
PriceReview of The Cove Bar
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
Love this place! +as the best drinks in the park! Also the food is amazing! And well worth the prices
Pros:
Amazing food and drinks and experienceCons:
The lineReview of 'Ohana Best Friends Character Breakfast
Reviewed by short2cake Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
We love this place and go every trip.
The food is good and the characters are adorable!
Pros:
Good food. Great character interaction.Cons:
Hard to get a reservation.Review of Whispering Canyon Cafe Breakfast
Reviewed by short2cake Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
This place was great! We had never been and I had only read about the shenanigans but didn't tell my family.
My husband asked for ketchup and the fun began. My husband was horrified but the kids were cracking up. And then, the ketchup was summoned to another table so we ran it over. Once we got back to the table, my husband realized he never used any ketchup but refused to let us tell our waiter. So funny!
Our waiter was also the waiter for the table next to us and asked them what their plans were for the day. They said they were going on a cruise and he said he was going to go with them. When he came back to our table, he asked us what we were doing and we told him we were going to Hollywood Studies (expecting him to say he was going with us) but he pointed to the other folks and said, sorry, I won't be joining you I'm going on a cruise with them. We were cracking up.
Finally, it was my daughters bday and they brought her out a cupcake and started singing happy bday. In the middle of the song, he started eating her cupcake. We had tears we were laughing so hard!
Our waiter was great, our food was also great.
We had a really good time and will be back.
Pros:
Food was good. Waiter was awesome.Cons:
noneReview of Walt Disney World Swan (Deluxe Resort)
Reviewed by DisneyMom Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
My husband and I stayed for two nights (9/21 -9/23) in a king room. We really loved the experience. Very comfortable bed and room in general. My favorite part was walking to and from Epcot, especially in the evening when all the activities were happening at the boardwalk. As another reviewer mentioned, you definitely need to ask about all the extra fees and take them into account when planning, we had some sticker shock upon receiving the bill.
Pros:
Location! Nice amenities, quality bedding and great toiletries.Cons:
Extra fees outside the advertised priceReview of California Grill
Reviewed by Tamara Ervin Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (6) Recommended
I wanted to like this restaurant more than I did. I had heard so many good things about it, and I was excited to get a reservation. We lined it up so we would see the fireworks during dinner. That didn't happen, there was a delay. Not their fault, but disappointing nonetheless. The location is beyond beautiful. The food was a bit too high brow for us. I couldn't pronounce half the menu, and it was a 1 page menu to start. Experience was worth it, but not sure I will go back.
Pros:
Beautiful location, peaceful dinnerCons:
Menu could use expandingReview of 'Ohana Best Friends Character Breakfast
Reviewed by Tamara Ervin Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
'Ohana is now one of my favorite character meals at Disney World. Great service, great food, and great character interaction. My only down side was the food took longer to come to us than other tables that seated after us.
Pros:
Great food, great view, great character interactionCons:
Slow arrival of foodReview of Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Reviewed by Tamara Ervin Review Date: 09/27/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
We had a wonderful dinner at Via Napoli in early September 2018. I was impressed with the restaurant for moving my 610pm reservation up to 445pm because I was starting to overheat and didn't think I would make it to 610. Friendly wait staff, and delicious pizza made a great evening.
