Most Recent Reviews
Review of Whispering Canyon Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
All had the platter and refillable milkshakes.
They were all delicious although we weren't very keen on the sausage. The chicken, ribs, pulled pork, buttery corn on the cob and amazing mixed veg, scrummy mash and baked beans were all delicious.
The refillable milkshakes very filling but worth a visit alone.
Two of us couldn't manage our desserts and our server was kind enough to explain which two were the best to go. I ate a delicious apple pie for breakfast the following day LOL.
Definitely worth a visit and a huge great value meal
Pros:
Great food and milkshakes, fantastic serverCons:
—Review of Goods to Go
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (5) Recommended
Like many counter service at WDW resorts the breakfast platter was something that WDW should be apologetic about. It shouldn't be that hard.
We only ate breakfast there and after the first time (when we had breakfast platters and slightly above average cinnamon toast sticks from the kids menu) we stuck to the cinnamon buns (warm, gooey and amazing) and fresh fruit. The pineapple and strawberry cups were a nice addition to the usual fresh fruit cups and very large for the cost.
Pros:
cinnamon buns and fresh fruitCons:
poor refillable mug area swarmed by wasps and less than average breakfast plattterReview of Maya Grill - Dinner
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We only booked this restaurant as an excuse to revisit Coronado Springs - our home for our first five trips to WDW.
We miss the breakfast buffet here and haven't stayed since they removed it and so decided to try the dinner.
Our expectations were fairly low but after a nice hour at the resort we were seated very promptly. Our server was very friendly and took no time in introducing the special margarita of the day - Blackberry. This was absolutely delicious.
I had the chicken fajita which wasn't enormous but plentiful. Very tasty - I can't compare it to USA Mexican restaurants but it compared very well to those in the UK.
Daughter had her usual steak but was very happy that the choice of two sides included plenty of veg options (something we miss in Florida) and she went with the asparagus and broccoli.
Son had one of the chef's specials the duck confit which he enjoyed and husband went for the fish of the day (salmon again - is this the only fish available at WDW in August?)
The desserts are fairly pitiful and if not for the dining plan we probably wouldn't have bothered. We were hoping to try churros or the fried ice cream but these were no longer on the menu. We had various desserts served in shot glasses and while these were fine if not on ddp don't bother.
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a hidden treasureCons:
dessert choice poor and no more fried ice creamReview of Contempo Cafe
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
A great location for counter service food. The salads and burgers. We ate here twice in the two weeks we were at WDW in August.
The fact that you can choose any of the fantastic cupcakes makes it a bargain if you are on the dining plan. We tried an array of the Frozen cupcakes. Highly recommend this venue as a break from the parks.
Pros:
great counter service food, one of the best dessert choicesCons:
—Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
On the last day of our trip we had cancelled our reservation and so after a morning in Hollywood Studios we decided to chance a walk up here in the knowledge that no reservations can be made.
The interior has a definite bar feel so not a place for a quiet luxurious meal but we weren't expecting this.
Had an amazingly friendly server who just put the best finish to an amazing two week holiday.
Had the house brewed pilsner which was very like a traditional European lager - so enjoyable that I had a second glass.
Son had a chicken Caesar salad (about the seventh of the trip and he said by far the best), I had a very nice burger, daughter had New York Strip with garlic mash and husband had salmon.
All very nice indeed and much better than expected.
For dessert we had three NY cheesecakes and one chocolate cake. Huge portions and very, very scrummy.
A real hidden treasure.
Pros:
fantastic food and the best server of our two week trip.Cons:
—Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
Food is always excellent here for breakfast and for dinner. We love the carved meats - this trip it was ham and corned beef. Also traditional breakfast foods (the choc chip pancakes were lovely and the waffles) some African type foods are also available. The sticky toffee pecan buns are worth the trip alone.
Plenty of pastries and muffins and lashings of fruit also available.
Son and husband love the juice.
Service this trip was remarkably slow (maybe because we were later than usual?) with dirty plates piling up and nearly impossible to get drink refills, the straws never did appear.
As mentioned in my dinner review the transport is a killer, too hard to get to this resort by WDW transport nevertheless we will definitely return.
Pros:
food amazing in quality and choiceCons:
Transport and serviceReviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
ok the negative is the slow transport if using the WDW transport system - been going for many years and it just doesn't improve. Is definitely the worst resort to get to and from.
On the positive the food is amazing. Dinner is awesome, the soups, salads, hummus, meat and veg take some beating and yet the dessert area possibly does.
We are four very different eaters - I love trying something new, daughter is a very picky carnivore who also loves fruit, husband loves seafood and salad, son will try most things and we all adore it here. Can't imagine a trip to WDW without going here.
However, we did have a second dinner booked and cancelled it as we just felt that our holiday couldn't take another three hour return trip.
Pros:
Food choices for both adventurous and picky eatersCons:
Transport to and from resortReview of Rainforest Cafe
Reviewed by JoeyO11 Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (5) Recommended
We went without any reservations to see the wait. They got us in by the bar instead of waiting 2 hrs. The experience was ok. But way too noisy and the food was just ok. For $150 for 5 people was not great value or worth the experience. Could have found a better option but kids were hungry. Look elsewhere.
Pros:
Good atmosphereCons:
Food was ok, Crowded and expensiveReview of Akershus Royal Banquet Hall - Breakfast
Reviewed by JoeyO11 Review Date: 08/24/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
What a great way to start the day. We had a 9:40 res. we were there about 15 min early. We were taken right away and escorted to take a pic with Belle. The lady with her was awesome. We had a party of 8 with 3 different families. She gave us 3 shots instead of two. The food was good. But your there for the princesses. Aurora, Ariel, Snow White, and Cinderella. They all spent more then enough time with kids. Overall the experience is great for a little girl. Prices was not bad. But if you don't want to stand in line and have a good breakfast then this is it .
Pros:
Great experience with kidsCons:
None reallyReviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 08/23/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
I have been to Boma twice for breakfast but was never quite brave enough to try dinner. Feeling a bit adventurous, I made a 9pm ADR for 8/15. Checked in about 10 minutes early and my pager went off shortly after. Initially I was concerned about two things. 1)That I would feel rushed due to the late seating time and 2)that as a picky eater I wouldn't find enough that I would like. I am happy to say that both of these fears were unfounded.
Christina was my server and she was very friendly. I was seated right near the buffet. Stand out items were the hummus and pita bread, curried pasta salad, butternut squash soup, Fufu, and the african spiced beef striploin. I didn't enjoy the watermelon rind salad, couscous, or beef bobotie. African Fruit Fool was pretty good.
As for desserts, the best items were the Zebra Domes. Strawberry Mint panna cotta was just bizarre, I don't know what the cassava cake consisted of, and the pineapple cheesecake had no flavor at all.
I would return for sure.
