Most Recent Reviews
Review of Jiko - The Cooking Place - Jambo House
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
What a fabulous restaurant in an amazing location!! Located inside Jambo House at Animal Kingdom Lodge, Jiko's serves African-inspired cuisine and is open for dinner only. Due to their popularity I highly recommend reservations, which you can make up to 180 days in advance.
My visit to Jiko's was part of the Wanyama Safari (which I HIGHLY recommend!). Our dinner was served family style and included traditional African dips and breads, sampling of African-inspired appetizers, Beef short ribs, north African-style chicken, maize-crusted sustainable fish with seasonal vegetables and dessert sampling plate. Each course was paired with a delicious South African wine.
Based on our meal, I would highly recommend Jiko's Signature Dining!!
Pros:
Food is delicious! Love the open area where they make the bread. For those wanting to know what the restaurant is all about, there is a free daily tour at 4:15pm (highly recommend)Cons:
Very pricey and most likely, you will need a reservation.Review of Mama Melrose's Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
Mama Melrose's is located inside Disney's Hollywood Studios and requires park admission to eat there. They tend to be extremely busy so I would highly recommend reservations (which can be made up to 180 days in advance via 407-WDW-DINE).
The theming is very cute and the menu is made up of traditional Italian dishes. I have never tried anything here that I did not like. 🙂 This trip I ordered the Shrimp and sun-dried tomatoes over gluten free pasta which was just delicious!! Add to that the fresh bread with olive oil - yum!!
My service was impeccable. My waitress stopped by to check on me just the right amount of/at the right times. Drink refills were automatic - I did not even have to ask. My server even brought me an ice tea to go.
Keep in mind that they have Disney prices - so it will be higher than what you would typically pay for home style Italian, but I still highly recommend Mama Melrose's!!
Pros:
Nice sit-down restaurant. I've never felt rushed when I've been there.Cons:
Almost always need a reservation.Review of Be Our Guest - Counter Service Breakfast
Reviewed by Becky B Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (4) Recommended
Breakfasted here in April 2018. We'd been here before for breakfast and had good experiences. We really wanted to be in the Magic Kingdom before it opened to be positioned in Fantasyland for rope drop so we ate here again. This time was quite disappointing. We all ordered the open-faced bacon and egg sandwich - \"poached eggs, Applewood smoked bacon, brie and arugula\". All of our eggs were cooked as hard as rocks. Not the way anyone would ever expect to receive poached eggs. And they weren't seasoned. Like I said, pretty disappointing. The atmosphere was beautiful and we finished eating in time to line up outside the restaurant to \"be early in line\" for Seven Dwarves Mine Train (note you can't leave the restaurant and get right in line before the park officially opens but you queue up right outside the restaurant - still a huge advantage from people on Main St. waiting for the rope to drop). Got to ride that with no wait (and by the time we got off the ride the wait was at 65 minutes) so that helped make up for the dismal food. We'd try this place again but next time if the food comes out that bad, we'd send it back because it was quite an expensive breakfast ($25 a person and since you don't get a lot for the money, it should at least be cooked well and taste good). Service was a miss, too. Even if we'd wanted to complain, there was no one around. And I should add that three breakfasts came out pretty quick. The fourth didn't come out for at least 20 minutes later.
Pros:
atmosphere, advantage to being in the park early near FantasylandCons:
Poorly cooked food, no one to even complain toReviewed by Joel0917 Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
We've stayed in the paddock section probably a dozen times. We always rent a car as the buses can get pretty packed and slow. Rooms are great and the resort is pretty quiet. I've had studios and one bedrooms there. Never a problem with the rooms. The main pool is cool but we prefer the Paddock pool area. Nice water area for kids.
Pros:
Proximity to Disney Springs. Short walk there.Cons:
Buses. Very slowReviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (7) Recommended
The Diamond Horseshoe is located in Frontierland inside Disney's Magic Kingdom park. It is an all you care to eat western themed meal served family style - where I try to eat at least once on each trip to Disney.
It starts off with their Frontier Salad which consists of Tossed Greens, Tomatoes, Onions, Roasted Corn, and Cornbread Croutons served with House-made Chipotle-Ranch Dressing. Refills are available upon request - I know this for a fact as I love this salad so much I have a hard time moving past it to the main meal. 🙂
The Saloon Feast consists of Barbecued Pulled Pork, Carved Turkey Breast, Smoked Sausage, Braised Beef, Cowboy Beans, Seasonal Vegetables and Baked Macaroni & Cheese all served on a large platter for the table (I like everything except the Cowboy Beans). Make sure to try the Cornbread too - it is delicious.
If you have any room left you can end your meal with a Campfire Brownie served in an iron skillet.
This meal is pricey, but if you can time it right you can have a good breakfast and then eat here mid-afternoon to cover both lunch and dinner. Reservations are recommended.
Pros:
No reason to ever leave hungry! Nice place to stop and eat/rest during a hot afternoon at MK. Reservations rarely needed. If you know there is something you will not eat, you can ask for it to not be included with what is delivered to your table.Cons:
Pretty pricey, especially for a family.Reviewed by Colleen Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (7) Recommended
This is a beautiful resort, but it is very large and spread out. The rooms are dated and a little worn, but even though we had heard some bad reviews our room was perfectly fine. We had a car, but the few times we used the buses we had very short waits. We had done online check-in but we did stop at the main building to leave our bags with bell services and later to pick up our bags, attach our credit cards to our magic bands, and pick up refillable mugs. All the cms there were very friendly and helpful, but we never went back there as it was too far a walk from our room. We loved being able to walk to Disney Springs to dine and shop in the evenings, but this can be quite a walk from some locations.
Pros:
beautiful, peaceful resort nice pools close to Disney SpringsCons:
huge resort rooms are dated and wornReviewed by ppratt3410 Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
Since I frequent WDW often I like to try new experiences. My Aunt and I did this tour in October 2017. There was a group of about 10 of us. I\\'ve been waiting for a tour that would take me around the world. I loved this. Well worth the wait!
It started out a little slow. Our guide had all the ear pieces tangled and we had to wait for him to get started. After that it was smooth sailing. I loved all the in-depth information about the countries. It was exactly what I was looking for. Starting our morning before the countries opened for business is an extra treat!
The tour started in Mexico and we worked around the lagoon. As we stopped in each country, I was once again amazed at the detail in the pavilions and all the stories. Going there as much as I do I feel like I rush by to get to attractions and don’t get to appreciate all the details put in to the areas.
We went thru just about all the countries before we stopped for a lunch at the Rose and Crown Pub. One of my favorite spots.
After lunch we wrapped up with England and Canada. All in all, it was well worth the money. I would highly recommend.
Pros:
Getting to see the countries without the crowds Lunch is includedCons:
noneReviewed by Joel0917 Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (5) Recommended
My family stayed here for Fathers day weeend in 2018. We rented a car, so that made getting around easier. We did find that the food was better at French Quarter. The pool is pretty cool, but got very crowded and felt crowded. I know they allow dogs at this resort, but we didn't see any.
Pros:
Feel that you are in the southCons:
food choices were better at French QuarterReview of Pop Century Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by Joel0917 Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (6) Recommended
I stay here for work when i'm in the area. Nice to get the Disney feel when i'm in town. It's pretty inexpensive as well. I enjoy the theme of different buildings and all the grown up toys! I have stayed here with the family when the kids were little, but now they are teenagers and need more space.
Pros:
Feel of the resort. Just walking around and taking it all in.Cons:
Buses can be slow and crowded.Review of Maria and Enzo's Ristorante
Reviewed by Anonymous Review Date: 09/26/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was my first time at Maria & Enzo's and I was lucky enough to be there for Sunday Brunch. All I can say is Wow. First off, my server was fantastic! She checked on me often enough that I felt catered to without feeling like I was being interrupted.
Second, the Brunch was fabulous. It starts out with access to an appetizer table that includes pasta salad, two green salads, salumi and cheese tray, foccacia bread, smoked salmon and boiled shrimp - and includes as many trips as you would like to make - then moves on to your choice of entree with the meal ending with a nice selection of desserts - including a chocolate fountain. Amazing!
I was considering getting the French Toast entree but I was not sure if I would like it. My server assured me that if I was unhappy that they would replace it with another option with no problem (by the way I loved it). I also chose the endless Mimosa option and was happily surprised that my server kept it filled until I said no more. 🙂
To make the experience even better (if that was even possible) they had live harpest playing the whole time I was there. Really beautiful! Throughout my entire meal I never felt rushed or like I should leave so they could 'turn the table'. A very enjoyable experience that I would highly recommend!!
