Most Recent Reviews
Review of Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Reviewed by NY10543 Review Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
Loved the pizza, loved the salad from the appetizer section of the menu. Our favorite meal all week! We're from NY and thought this was great pizza, different from what we're used to , but delicious.
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Excellent Pizza, Friendly staffCons:
Prices, but hey everything in WDW is overpriced!Review of La Cantina de San Angel
Reviewed by NY10543 Review Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
A few years back this used to be one of my family's favorite spots to eat at Epcot. No longer! I have no idea what happened. I don't think 3 small tacos with nasty, tasteless chips for 11.00 a great value. Most Mexican restaurants serve rice with their meals, not just chips. We were so disappointed with this meal. We will never go back unless things change dramatically. Another complaint was that the tables were extremely dirty. I don't think anyone cleaned them all day!
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NoneCons:
Value, quality, cleanlinessReview of Caribbean Beach Resort (Moderate Resort)
Reviewed by NY10543 Review Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
I agree 100% with the previous reviewer. I had the exact same experience the week of 8/16-8/23. This resort is way too large. It took us 10 minutes to walk to the main building (Port Royale) After a day in the parks in the August heat, the last thing you want to do to is to have to walk more! The food at the food court was marginal at best, the choices were poor. I have been to WDW 10 times, 8 staying inside Disney and have never complained. I prefer some of the value resorts over Caribbean Beach. It was not worth the extra money.
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Decor, landscaping, ease of check-in/outCons:
Size of resort, food in food court, bus serviceReview of Trail's End Restaurant
Reviewed by PrincessDaisyDuck Review Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
The restaurant was themed and decorated beautifully, it was cozy, rustic and super clean. Our reservation was at 4:45 and only 1/4 of the tables were filled. Our server was great and they had a really nice activity book and crayons for our DS.
The food was AMAZING. It was fresh, delicious and had a great variety. The desserts were great too, I really appreciated that they had fruit out as well.
We traveled with a baby so when she got fussy I was able to take her and my DS to the playground right by the restaurant while the other members if our party finished their dinners and paid.
Wonderful experience, we are hoping to do this one again!
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Food, Service, AtmosphereCons:
NoneReview of House of Blues Restaurant and Bar
Reviewed by matt6816 Review Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
The food here is above average and our server Summer was outstanding. Don't order the fried chicken. It is a large, hard mound of fried bread that is non-negotiable.
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location/spicy foodCons:
fried chickenReview of Hollywood and Vine Dinner
Reviewed by matt6816 Review Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
We had a 7:20 reservation and were seated within 5 minutes. The food was well prepared and our server Bing was excellent. Unfortunately some parents look at buffets as an excuse to let their children run loose while others are trying to eat. I believe this dining location deserves a much higher rating than a 6.
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unsupervised childrenReviewed by robalzas Review Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
Our family visited Disney World July 27-August 3.The first 4 days were at Kidani Village and the last 3 days at the Villas of Grand Floridian. Original plans were for a full week at the Villas at the Grand Floridian during the second week of June. But because of the horrible weather we got in PA, extra days were added to the end of the school year so we had to push back our vacation and we lost the full week at this resort. This was a celebration for my son's graduation.
The grounds at the Villa's are so beautiful, the resort itself is stunning, the lobby and rooms just gorgeous. The rooms were spotless and everything worked as they should. My favourite was the bubble tub in the master bathroom. You really can't call it a Jacuzzi as there are no jets, this tub has little holes in the bottom. Letting loose a multitude of bubbles and it was fantastic. I love the tub! I requested a high floor, close to the elevator. Got the Fifth floor and close enough to the lift. Did not get a full water view, had the standard view which was a partial view of the parking lot, partial view of the Polynesian and Bay lake.
My husband and I had got a special Disney magic one morning as we sat outside near the lobby doors when we heard some clip-clops. Stood up to see the glass Cinderella carriage with the miniature horses pulling it. The Photography studio is just next door. Some lucky bride getting her dream come true!
The Gasparilla grill was a bit of a hike to get to. There is a bar next to the pool and has cup filling station when the bar is open. We swam at the pool closest to the Villas and watched the Magic Kingdom fireworks from the water. Could also see flotilla from that location.
All in all, our stay was wonderful. All our expectations were met and exceeded It is such a gorgeous place to stay. The staff is so friendly. My new favourite place to stay!
Pros:
Everything! The beauty of the grounds and the Villas.Cons:
The quick service restaurant is a bit of a walk to get to.Review of Wolfgang Puck Express Marketplace
Reviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
I braved a visit to Downtown Disney on 8/17 around 1:30pm. Decided to give the macaroni and cheese a try, and also ordered the vanilla bean cheesecake.
I found a table inside without too much trouble. The macaroni and cheese was delicious! I can't believe I'd never ordered it before, since it's one of my favorite things to eat. The bread crumbs on top were a perfect addition. In fact, I have to say, the mac and cheese outshone the cheesecake. I always try to stop here at least once per trip and this will be my new go to meal!
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Macaroni and cheeseCons:
—Reviewed by robalzas Review Date: 08/29/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
MY family and I stayed at Disney from July 27- August 3. This trip we split the visit. First 4 days at Kidani Village last 3 days at the Villas at the Grand Floridian. The villa was spotless and we had no issues with anything. We had a 2 bedroom villa, love the HUGE master bathroom and the Jacuzzi tub. Having the extra bathroom was very helpful, most 2 bedroom villas have only 2, Kidani has 3. The balcony was great and very spacious the entire length of our villa. We saw the most amount of different animals this vacation.
This vacation the kids play water area was being painted but the pool was not overly crowded had plenty of empty chairs. LOVE LOVE LOVE the underground parking. We drive into Disney from PA and really appreciate climbing into a cool car, not a HOT car that has been baking in the Florida sun.
Overall we had a great stay at KIdani Village, it is our home resort and we still love it.
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The great views, all the different animals! Underground parking!Cons:
The long distance from Kidani to other parks, lack of quick service restaurant.Reviewed by mhw Review Date: 08/28/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
This resort is my family's favorite resort. We have also stayed at the Contemporary, Beach Club and Art of Animation Lion King Suite resorts. However, when we stay at PO Riverside, it is like coming home again. The theme at this resort is by far the best of the other resorts we have stayed at and the staff and Mousekeeping (thank you Desrenee) are wonderful. We can't wait to come back.
