Most Recent Reviews
Review of Artist Point
Reviewed by Wendy Writes Review Date: 05/04/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
The absolute best dinner we had. The service was wonderful. The atmosphere perfect.
The filet mignon was wonderful, the desserts delicious. I highly recommend this restaurant and stop by the lounge prior to dinner. I will definitely put this on my next visit list.
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NothingReview of Narcoossee's
Reviewed by Wendy Writes Review Date: 05/04/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
Dinner at this restaurant is one of the best on property. It has a casual feel, beautiful water and Magic Kingdom views. The menu has wonderful selections. Service is attentive. It is, however, rather expensive and I would assume not for everyone.
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Wonderful DinnerCons:
PriceyReview of Bay Lake Tower (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by Wendy Writes Review Date: 05/04/2014
Rating: (5) Recommended
Unfortunately, as I have experienced with other DVC locations it is showing wear and tear.
The carpet was stained and when we pulled out the sleeper sofa there was garbage behind the headboard area.
There were leftover items in the drawers in the kitchen.
They missed towel replenishment on day 4 and when we contacted them they said we would need to pay.
DVC is a wonderful idea but for the annual dues we pay we expect a fully cleaned room upon check in and top rate service, not second class. I wonder if anyone else in DVC feels that way about the upkeep.
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Great LocationCons:
CleanlinessReviewed by aidenmama Review Date: 04/30/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was by far the best meal we've had at Disney World EVER (and I've been going for over 20 years). Two things that really stood out in my opinion: 1. Service -- Excellent! Monica (waitress) was beyond fabulous with helpful recommendations of the Alaskan King Crab and Steak. My 5 yo son asked for Spaghetti and Meatballs (they do not have meatballs). However, a few minutes later she came to the table and said the chef was going to send someone next door to Portobello's and get him a meatball. (It was a meatball the size of a baseball and was fabulous - he ate his entire bowl of spaghetti! Definitely going above and beyond!) 2. The food was beyond fabulous - we were stuffed until lunch the following day! Absolutely worth the 2 dining credits - I will NEVER skip Fulton's on my future DW trips!
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food, service, atmosphereCons:
—Review of Coral Reef - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by aidenmama Review Date: 04/30/2014
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
Today my family ate at Coral Reef (DH, DS (5) and myself) - it was AWFUL!!!!! The aquarium is really the only positive. The service was mediocre -- the lady who seated us told us to order immediately otherwise it would take 30 minutes to get our food - then our waitress said she knew we were in a hurry (we NEVER said anything about being in a hurry - were actually NOT in a hurry AT ALL). But we ordered immediately (like she suggested) and we did get our food quickly. I ordered the lobster/shrimp pasta -- OMG it was terrible -- there was ONE bite of lobster (and it was not a big bite) and then about 6 shrimp and lots of soupy sauce with shell macaroni. I had to put lots of salt and pepper on it to even make it edible. My DH ordered the steak - not a good idea! It was obviously cooked at least a couple of hours ahead of time and reheated (probably in a microwave) -- he ordered it medium -- he added lots of salt and pepper as well. My DS's choice of mac and cheese was somewhat of ok - he ate most of it - but he'll eat anything if he's hungry (he is not your typical 5 yo). The bread that was brought to the table was TERRIBLE - it was the driest plainest no taste bread I've EVER had - and I'm a bread nut! Lastly - the dessert - we got the signature wave (lava) cake - simply put DO NOT make this mistake. And it was the best part of the meal. Do not waste a table service credit on this meal like we did and absolutely DO NOT pay cash to eat here. Go to House of Blues or Fulton's Crab House -- those two meals were beyond FABULOUS. Halfway through our meal - my DH and I both looked at each other and asked "are we sure this is run by Disney?" - it was most certainly NOT up to Disney standards.
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everything elseReviewed by taracollison Review Date: 04/30/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We stayed at the POFQ from 1/26-2/1. We had 2 adjoining rooms. Our party consisted of myself, husband, 4 kids and my parents. My room requests were all met. We had a major flight delay and the hotel kindly held our rooms until we got there the next morning. Our rooms were updated and clean. I researched a long time before deciding on which resort would be best. We had last been at Disney nearly 5 years ago and stayed in the All Star Family Suites and wanted to try a Moderate this time around. My dad has bad knees so what appealed to me about this resort was the small size, very easy to get around. We were about a 5 minute walk to the main lobby and bus stop. My kids were able to find the room by themselves when they ran ahead of us from getting off the bus. The boat ride to Downtown Disney was also great. We never really knew about the busses though. Sometimes we'd go straight from the resort to the park or sometimes we stop at the POR. Even when we did, it wasn't a problem, it didn't take too long. This resort was exactly what I thought it would be from reading all of the reviews, no disappointments at all. I knew that it didn't have an over the top Disney theming but that was alright with me, knowing that beforehand. It was cold and rainy practically the whole week we were there so some disappointments in the weather department. That being said, no disappointments at all at the resort. Trying to decide now about the next trip, definitely would stay here again but also thinking about trying a deluxe.
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Small sizeCons:
NoneReview of Liberty Tree Tavern Dinner
Reviewed by chrisa Review Date: 04/30/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had never eaten here on our past trips and did so when we were recently there during April break. I was leary because some of the reviews were not good but we loved it and would go back. My favorite was the pork tenderloin. It had the best flavor. I like to eat vegetables on vacation and this offered just that. It is served family style and you can ask for as many refills as you want. I did read one review before we went that said to ask for the Cranberry sauce so we did and my husband loved it. I don't do cranberries but he was pleased. Don't rule this option out if you read a bad review. I never base my decisions on reviews just get a taste for how it may be. I wish the beef was cooked a little longer because we don't like real red beef. I guess that would be my only dislike but it still tasted good.
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Carved meatCons:
NoneReview of Tusker House Lunch and Dinner Buffet
Reviewed by chrisa Review Date: 04/30/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We love Tusker House! We have gone in 2009, 2011 and recently in April of this year. We always make lunch reservations and this time they made the lunch a Character lunch. In the past it was only a Character Breakfast. It was great!! You don't always get a chance to see Daisy and Mickey, Minnie, Goofie, Donald and Daisey were there.
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NoneReview of Narcoossee's
Reviewed by fdmarks Review Date: 04/30/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had to have the Royal Palm club level concierge staff try three times to get the reservation for the MK view of the fireworks to coincide with our dinner plans. My family really enjoyed the evening. For appetizers , I had the chilled shrimp, my wife the oysters on the half shell, my DD the calamari, and my DS the mussels. Everyone of them got rave reviews. I enjoyed a romaine salad, my wife and DD had the lobster bisque, and my DS the strawberry salad. My DS wishes he had ordered the bisque instead but still ate the entire salad. My wife, DS, and I ordered the lobster tail and steak. My DD and DS tried just the steamed lobster for their entrée. We had wine with our meal and it was a great way to enjoy the evening. The lobsters were very fresh and not old or stringy. The steaks were done perfectly. Our server, Lydia was very attentive to our needs and kept a relaxed pace of cleanup and arrival of our food. She suggested deserts for us to try and she was spot on. I had the chocolate torte, my wife the apple tart, DD had the Narcoosee candy bar, and DS the pecan tart. Every part of this meal was perfect from the beginning to end. The fireworks were a nice touch and even though the $550 total cost may seem high to some, it was well worth it for the satisfaction of providing a great way for the family to share a meal. Disney knows how to treat families to a great time.
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Attentive staff, great foodCons:
Difficult to get reservationReview of California Grill
Reviewed by fdmarks Review Date: 04/29/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
We thought we would treat ourselves to a special night out and were not disappointed. My DD loves the MK fireworks but is not fond of the crowds rushing to leave the MK afterwards, do dining here was perfect. We only waited about five minutes to be seated and the view of the MK was perfect. My DD had the tomato flatbread and loved it. My DS decided on the roasted surf and turf and said it was quite good. My wife tried the octopus salad and thought the artichokes were a nice touch to the dish. I ordered the charcuterie and thought it was the best I have ever tasted. My DD had the dragon roll and shared it with my DS who had the shrimp salad. My wife ordered the farmer salad. We were not rushed and harried by the wait staff and leisurely took our time to order the entrees. I tried the bison tenderloin and thought it was quite good. It was different from what is offered at Artist Point. My wife had the veal chop and thought the presentation and taste of the food was superb. My DS tried the scallops and grits. He liked the scallops but the grits were not his favorite part of the meal. My DD loved the seafood stew. The waitress suggested we try the cabernet sauvignon to complement our meal and we were glad she did. Watching the fireworks while finishing up the meal with a great desert was such a treat. My wife and I had the chocolate pudding cake, my DD tried the sundae, and my DS had a crème Brule. To finish the evening, my wife ordered a cucumber fizz and I had a blue martini. The bill with a 20% tip came to $585, but it was worth it in service, quality, and variety of food choices. This is one of our favorite places to dine and relax after a hard day of walking around the parks.
