Most Recent Reviews
Review of Liberty Tree Tavern Lunch
Reviewed by beilfamily Review Date: 01/11/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
We ate here on 12/08/2014. The food was excellent. DH had Pot Roast, DD had Turkey, DS had cheeseburger, & I had the BLT. All selections were great. This is a great spot to eat mid-day and reservations are a must. Our table was close to a family that were a little loud, (but, hey....it's a vacation place) It did not ruin our meal at all. We have been here before and will return.
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good foodCons:
close quartersReview of Wilderness Lodge (Deluxe Resort)
Reviewed by beilfamily Review Date: 01/11/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
We stayed here on our honeymoon in 1998. We have since stayed in 2004, 2008, 2011, and 2014. Minor things have changed but one thing stays the same....this place always just feels like "home". We have visited several other resorts and just do not feel the "magic" like we do at the Lodge. It's a great location with lots of amenities.
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Great location to MKCons:
None!Review of Theme Park Photo Pass
Reviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 12/21/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
While I didn't get as many photos taken on this trip as in the past, I was still pleased. There were photographers all over the place in Epcot and Magic Kingdom. We only got one photo at Hollywood Studios. All the locations at the Osborne Lights had very long lines, and they don't have a photographer out by the tree in the entrance plaza during EMH.
Only one magic shot was done for us, but we also didn't ask for any. At MVMCP, one of the photos on Main Street had a special border that made it look like we were in a snow globe, which was very cool and unexpected. Our photo from Hoop dee Doo is cute. We did Test Track and the Mine Train, but no other rides with photos. I think the quality of the mine train photos could be better; the camera seems to be placed in a weird spot and many photos I've seen are blurry or sun streaked.
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—Review of Carriage and Wagon Rides
Reviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 12/21/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
My mom, a friend, and I participated in the 6pm wagon ride on 12/16. This is a very inexpensive thing to do at Disney, for $8/adult. Our driver was Austin and our horses were Rookie and Chief. The wagon was full (about 30 people) but we were all comfortable. I saw some people brought blankets to keep warm.
We got a beautiful view of the Contemporary and Magic Kingdom at one short stop. Also a great way to see all the campground decorations, which are stellar!
After the ride, we went to the stable to say hello to the horses and I was surprised to find a nice exhibit on the role that horses have played in the Disney company. It was very nice (and free!), and there is also a calliope from the early 1900s that plays music!
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Inexpensive, great way to see the groundsCons:
—Review of Everything POP! Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by kelhalmom Review Date: 12/23/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
We were very pleased with the food court food during our stay the week of December 7th. We ate here several times and also ordered pizzas once. The pizza was great, the roasted chicken with potatoes and green beans were amazing (even the kids ate it up), and the kids say the mac and cheese was some of the best they ever had. The only thing that wasn't great was a buffalo chicken flatbread my mother and husband ate. Every thing else was fantastic. There is a little area to sit near the ice cream that has TVs that play cartoons and kid sized tables and chairs. It was never crowded and my kids enjoyed it there!
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fast, easy, yummyCons:
noneReviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 12/21/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
Buses: We only used the internal buses within Ft. Wilderness one time, to get to and from Pioneer Hall. Just a few minutes wait at Outpost Depot for a bus (I think it was purple) and the bus driver was very courteous in loading and unloading our scooter. Coming back after the 8:30pm Hoop dee Doo show was a bit chaotic. In addition to the internal buses, they also had the "Zoned" buses going back to other resorts. Due to this, the driver didn't see us waiting to board and loaded a bunch of people onboard before us and our scooter. This led to a bit of frustration and stress for my mom trying to drive the scooter onto the bus, as well as for the other guests.
Boats: We used the Friendships twice to travel within Epcot. Both times they were either on their way or already at the dock. Captains were friendly and the journey was short and pleasant.
Monorail: On the night of MVMCP, the Express monorail line was very long and Resort monorail was in the station with no wait at all.
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Fast and convenientCons:
—Review of Trattoria al forno - Dinner
Reviewed by mickeyflex Review Date: 12/21/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
We ate here tonight. It was good, but I'm sure will improve. The bread and olive oil were super. My wife ordered the lamb shank, which was spectacular and the polenta made a perfect pairing. I had the Braised Beef "Bolognese." I was disappointed in this as it was on the dry side and the sauce was more a barbeque sauce than a traditional red gravy I was expecting. The house made cavatelli was the highlight of the dish. Our kids both had the Campanelli Pasta Marinara with Turkey Meatballs and it was superb. The pasta was perfectly al dente and tasty, the meatball juicy and flavorful, and the gravy had a deep tomato taste with perfect seasoning. For desert, my daughter had the vanilla gelato while my son had the strawberry basil. Both were exceptional, but my son's choice was incredibly tasty, with the basil adding just the right amount of peppery herbaceousness to counter the sweetness of the strawberries. My wife had the Bomboloni, which my kids both said were okay donuts. I had the tiramisu, which was the best I've ever had.
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kids' spaghettiCons:
beef BologneseReviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 12/20/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
Saw the lights on 12/14, a Sunday. We booked the Frozen dessert party just to be able to see the show without the crowds, since my mom uses a scooter. Watched from our table until about 8pm, when the park officially closed, then ventured into the Streets. There were EMH that night but the area wasn't too crowded by that point. I thought the lights danced more often in years past but maybe not. Lines for Photopass pics were long at all stations, so we didn't get any. Found the hidden cat completely by accident! A great start to the holiday season and a good way to begin our trip.
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Amazing showCons:
—Review of Candlelight Processional (Epcot)
Reviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 12/20/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We attended the 5pm Processional on 12/17. Chita Rivera narrated for us. We did have the dinner package. Joined the line at 4pm; my mom was in a scooter and decided to just stay in it for the show so we were directed to a special non-transfer line and were the fourth group there. They allowed the person in the scooter/wheelchair plus two others.
Our line was seated first and we had an excellent spot: close to the center of the theater and in the first row behind the VIP section. The show was beautiful, and can be enjoyed even by those who are not religious, like myself. All the performers do a fantastic job and are a joy to watch. Definitely a show to get you in the Christmas spirit!
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Beautiful, uplifting showCons:
—Review of EPCOT Storytellers Around the World
Reviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 12/20/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was our first time seeing any of the storytellers, and we managed to get to most of the shows over two days, only missing Morocco and the UK. We really enjoyed the performances at many of the countries, particularly Mexico through Italy. The Joyful! Gospel choir was also very good. The Canadian musical act was nothing particularly special and the show was loud. Very enjoyable way to spend the day at Epcot but difficult to work them in over just one day, or even two, if you're trying to also enjoy everything else the park has to offer.
