Most Recent Reviews
Review of Restaurantosaurus
Reviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 08/23/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
It had been two years since I last ate here so I thought I'd give it another try. Got in line around 1:45 on 8/15, there was almost no wait to order. I chose the Grilled Chicken sandwich and the cheesecake in a glass. I was able to find a table for two in one of the more removed side rooms.
The sandwich was good but messy to eat. I liked the cheesecake but my same complaint remains: why do they have to put that gross gel goop on top of all their desserts?
I would come back, but Flame Tree still remains my favorite QS location here.
Pros:
Improved quality and varietyCons:
—Review of Tusker House Character Breakfast
Reviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 08/23/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
On 8/15, I had an 8am ADR. It was my first time dining here. It was no problem to add a person at the restaurant when a friend decided to join me last minute. We waited just a few minutes before being shown to our table.
The characters were cute in their safari gear, but it took almost 40 minutes for the first one to get to us. The tables were also very close together; people at the nearby tables were constantly bumping into other families when getting up to take pictures.
Food was very good. There was a lot of variety, and items were a good mix between familiar and a bit exotic. I really enjoyed the coconut sweet potato casserole. Other than that, I mostly stuck to traditional foods, like Mickey waffles, bacon, oatmeal, and breads.
I'm not sure why this meal is more expensive than similar meals, such as Crystal Palace. However, it's slightly increased price made me feel it was okay to use a DDP credit. And being right in Africa, we were able to rush out and ride in the first Kilimanjaro Safaris truck of the morning!
Pros:
Varied selections, good quality, early park entryCons:
Cramped tablesReviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 08/23/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
I dined here for the first time on 8/14. My ADR was for 4:20pm; I checked in a few minutes early. Manager Sam made me feel incredibly welcome as a solo traveler. To my delight, I was seated in a booth on the lower level. The booth housed another family as well, albeit at a separate table. This was great because they were more than willing to take my photo with the characters.
Character interaction was great. Big hugs from everyone, they were happy to sign my autograph book and loved their personalized pages, Chip proposed to me, and Dale indicated that he made the fruit cobbler!
Started off with a delicious salad, which I had two helpings of. Soon after I was brought warm rolls with orange blossom honey butter. They only gave me two but I could have eaten a whole basket! The main course that night consisted of turkey, stuffing, roasted veggies, tilapia with pesto sauce and tomato jam, and roasted beef with mashed potatoes. I enjoyed the stuffing very much. I like tilapia, this was cooked perfectly, but I didn't like the pesto. The best things were the beef and mashed potatoes! I also asked for the mac n cheese and was brought a giant bowl! The cobbler for dessert was delicious, but I think ice cream would have been a better accompaniment than the whipped cream.
It was very nice to rotate past Living with the Land, but I am very sensitive to spinning. Every so often I'd catch the movement out of the corner of my eye and feel a bit dizzy but that feeling soon passed.
I highly recommend this meal, and it was a great value on the DDP.
Pros:
Friendly manager, food, characters, scenery/atmosphereCons:
—Review of Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles
Reviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 08/23/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
I stopped in for lunch here on 8/14 just after 11:30am. There was absolutely no line, just loads of CMs waiting to take my order. I got my go to standard of the Fromages (imported cheese plate) with half a baguette and the Fraises (Strawberry cream tart).
An indoor table had just been vacated so I snatched it up, as it was a very hot and humid day. Seating can be difficult to find here depending on the time.
The cheese plate has five cheeses: bleu, swiss, goat, Brie, and what I think is Chaumes. While I don't eat the first two, I ate every last bite of the others. The Strawberry tart was as delicious as always. This is the perfect place to get a light, quality lunch.
Pros:
No lines, easy to find seating, delicious food as alwaysCons:
—Review of Backlot Express
Reviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 08/23/2014
Rating: (7) Recommended
I stopped in for dinner around 6:30pm on 8/13. The lines were on the long side but moved steadily. I ordered the Angus Bacon Cheeseburger with fries for an entree. For dessert options, they had three types of Frozen cupcakes; I chose the Olaf carrot cake one, which came with an adorable white chocolate Olaf on top of the frosting.
While it was relatively easy to find seating in one of the side rooms, I was disappointed to find that despite being open until 8:30, many of the condiment and plastic-ware bars, as well as the soda fountains, in all but the main room had already been closed down.
The burger was fine, just what I wanted. The cupcake was amazing though! So soft and not at all dry. I believe they are available at all DHS QS locations for the time being.
Pros:
Awesome "Frozen" cupcakesCons:
Condiment bars and soda fountains closedReview of Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/23/2014
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
Very long queue to get McDonalds type of chicken nuggets, waited for about 15 minutes then couldn't find seating.
Pros:
centrally locatedCons:
very poor fast food, long wait and no seatingReview of Sleepy Hollow - Liberty Square
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/23/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
We had a brunch here at the beginning of August. One fruit nutella waffle sandwich (without the nutella), very impressive loaded with fresh strawberries, banana and blueberries and well worth the cost.
One strawberries and cream waffle (strange that this is without fresh strawberries and with strawberries in syrup and canned cream but still good)
One strawberries and cream funnel cake (again strawberry jam type topping) funnel cake was cooked freshly but not to my taste being very greasy.
Definitely worth a try.
Pros:
Delicious wafflesCons:
Very long queue and no use of dining plan for most itemsReview of Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/23/2014
Rating: (6) Recommended
The chicken and steak platter makes an unusual choice in the Magic Kingdom for counter service and was fine. The chilli cheese fries also fine. The seating packed and not very clean. It is a definite ok.
Pros:
Unusual chicken and steak choice, great toppings barCons:
Average food and awful dessert choice, minimal seatingReview of Main Street Bakery Serving Starbucks
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/23/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
If you had never visited the old Main Street Bakery there would be no complaints. The frappucinos were lovely on a hot afternoon and the largest size is still available as a snack credit. This is why I give it a 10 but if you compare it to the old Main Street Bakery pastries then you will be greatly disappointed.
Pros:
amazing frappucinosCons:
dont expect the old choice of foodReview of Crystal Palace Breakfast
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/23/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
Even though we all claim to have outgrown character meals we can't resist this one. Had our first meal of a two week trip here for breakfast. Lovely choice, kept very clean, early entry into the park can't be beat and a beautiful restaurant.
Can't wait to return.
