Most Recent Reviews
Reviewed by ldeglian Review Date: 05/16/2014
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
Waited a bit before posting this because it makes me sad to say our stay wasn't up to par. We had 6 club rooms and one 2BR villa as part of a 8-night 50th birthday family celebration for a group of 24. The location is fantastic and the pool was great for the entire group. The club staff and the overall club-level room conditions were less than stellar--dirty carpets, sheets, chipped wall paint, stainted lampshades, etc. We were told the rooms are being refurbished this year so post that, I would assume they will be worthy of their $500+ a night price tag. Club staff was not up to usual standards--perhaps because we weren't terribly pleased with the rooms and let them know that. Overall a disappointment.
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Location, poolCons:
Rooms need refurb, concierge staffReview of Columbia Harbour House
Reviewed by Dfan79 Review Date: 05/16/2014
Rating: (7) Recommended
This is probably my 2nd favorite counter service in all of the Magic Kingdom (Guest is 1st). It has a solid lineup on its menu board. You can choose from multiple things like A Lobster Roll, Shrimp, Salmon, Nuggets, Battered Fish and if you can’t choose between the last two you can get both of them. I made a mistake and got the Chicken Nuggets again, for some reason I always get them when I’m there. It was good, but I was a bit Nuggeted out by the time this day came. I’ve got to remember to space out on my vacation days that I have Nuggets on or have it just once. For dessert me and my family all got and enjoyed the Apple Blossom, which tastes remarkably like a Mcdonald’s Apple Pie.
I love the blue dresses and lacy white aprons that the staff wears behind the counter, it really helps you get into the theme. You just have to pretend that the computer their ringing up your order on doesn’t exist or is a form of witchcraft.
I love going upstairs and sitting in the usually quiet dining area. One of my favorite things to do is to look out the window and stare at the people in line for Haunted Mansion (Creepy). Columbia is a great place to explore when you’re not scarfing down food. It looks like an old wooden pirate ship inside, complete with its own female figureheads that are found throughout the place.
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Menu, AtmosphereCons:
—Review of Be Our Guest Dinner
Reviewed by colinlyoung Review Date: 05/16/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had to book this 180 days in advance on 'My Disney Experience' to get a table, and were concerned that it had been over-hyped. We need not have worried, the food and the experience were both excellent. We were seated in the main ballroom next to the 'snowing' windows, and encouraged to explore the other rooms once we'd eaten. The service was prompt and friendly and just at the right level. All of the food was spectacular and the best we've eaten at any Disney Park restaurant. We had the Potato and leek soup for starter, then the Pork and Lamb for our entrees. We don't normally eat dessert, but couldn't resist the chocolate cup cake.
Our only complaint is that we can't get a table for our September trip.
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Gorgeous Food in a Beautiful Setting.Cons:
So hard to get a table.Reviewed by hlclsl Review Date: 05/16/2014
Rating: (5) Recommended
I have actually never gotten to stay here; I have a family of 5 and because of this can only stay at the Port Orleans resort as it is the only moderate hotel that allows for 5 guests (without a price hike). We visited this resort on one of our stays and all agree that we'd love to stay at this resort, or try one of the other moderate resorts! I wish Disney would change their policy and accomodate 5 guests at these resorts!
Pros:
beautiful resort, nice poolCons:
very large layoutReview of Liberty Tree Tavern Lunch
Reviewed by DisneyStrong86 Review Date: 05/15/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
I would have given this restaurant a full 10 but gave it only an 8 because of the service we had on the 4th of May of 2014.
The lunch service is REALLY good since you are able to pick what you want instead of having a family style PROVIDED for you as in the dinner service.
I chose the hamburger which was really moist and so good... differs from the quick service hamburgers!! I also recommend the Ooey Gooey Toffee Cake which was REALLY good.
You get a good portion of everything. The only thing we didn't like was the service. Our server seemed to have a "buff" about something or someone and seemed in a mood for most of the time.
This is another great restaurant that takes care of people with allergies.
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Great Food, AtmosphereCons:
ServiceReview of Coral Reef - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by DisneyStrong86 Review Date: 05/15/2014
Rating: (7) Recommended
We always eat here. Our experiences range from time to time, but the food is always good. The service is what seems to be the problem.
This year was really bad. Our server brought us bread that was HARD as ROCKS. It seemed like they reheated someone else's day old bread....yuck.
The dessert (turtle cheesecake) was delicious but only after I ate it did I realize they 1/2 decorated it. I saw someone else's turtle cheesecake which was SUPPOSED to have a sugary coral decor on top was missing from my dessert. :(.....
The server messed up our bill. But I will return to coral reef as the food is good...
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AtmosphereCons:
SOME Food, ServiceReview of Raglan Road
Reviewed by DisneyStrong86 Review Date: 05/15/2014
Rating: (7) Recommended
We recently ate here last week. It was once our favorite restaurant but I no longer care for the restaurant.
Other than the bread pudding I don't have a favorite dish. They changed the menu.
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Great Entertainment, Atmosphere, DessertCons:
Change of Menu,Review of Disney Dining Plan
Reviewed by DisneyStrong86 Review Date: 05/15/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
I really LOVE the Disney Dining but hate the recent change of being unable to cancel without penalty.
I recently found out that it will cost you $10.00 per person! So if you have a family of 5 and want to cancel, you will be paying $50.00 for absolutely nothing.
What happens if you have a kid who gets tired and cranky the last minute? You will have to waste $$ to skip the reservation to take care of your child for a nap etc.
Despite the new 24 hour cancellation debacle, I would really recommend getting the dining plan. One of our restaurants bill came to $109.00 but all we had to pay for the meal was tip of $15.00
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Great ValueCons:
Unable to Cancel same day reservationsReview of FastPass+ (Retired)
Reviewed by DisneyStrong86 Review Date: 05/15/2014
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
I really dislike the new fast pass program. I was unable to cancel remaining (unused) fastpasses when I only used 1 of the 3 fast passes. This is a waste.
I was not able to use my Tower of Terror fast pass and 1 of the 2 fastpasses I got for Toy Story Mania which are two of the popular rides because I used my Space Mountain fastpasses in the morning.
Not a huge fan of having to waste time on a computer screen to get more fast passes especially when you find out you can't get new ones...
what a joke this is.. With Billions of Dollars, Disney could have easily built a new park in Florida or else where.
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You get a nice braceletCons:
EVERYTHING ELSEReview of Planet Hollywood - Closed for Renovation
Reviewed by DisneyStrong86 Review Date: 05/15/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
We ate here on May 3rd 2014 with friends. The chef was able to accommodate our friends with all of their allergies.
I had the BBQ Ribs which were OUTSTANDING. But there was A LOT there. Waste of Food. I got 12 HUGE ribs! I asked the server if there was any prize to be had if I ate them all... She said "no." and laughed. lol.
Dessert was GREAT.
The only down side was the quantity of food. You get a lot with some plates which is a waste of food when you don't want to take it back to the room.
The atmosphere was Great since I'm a film person.
