Most Recent Reviews
Review of Pop Century Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by melanieinma Review Date: 01/26/2014
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
I stayed Jan. 20-25. I could hear every thing that was going on in the other rooms around me. I could literally hear some one going to the bath room then flush when they were done. Disgusting to say the least. The food court the worst I have experienced at Disney. I did not get one meal for my self or for my family that we were satisfied with whether it was cold, dried out or burgers that were in steamers instead of being grilled fresh. I can not say any thing good about this place.
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Food court,noiseReview of Chef Mickey's Dinner
Reviewed by BacksideOfWater1971 Review Date: 01/26/2014
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
I booked a reservation at Chef mickeys at the Contemporary.
I showed up 15 minutes prior to be reservation and ended up waiting for 30 an hour after the reservation time.
I had done character meals before at Cinderella's Royal Table and Akershus at Epcot. Both of those had a picture with Cinderella or Belle included. The actual Princesses, not statues. here I was ushered to a statue of Chef Mickey for a picture I was charged $35 for on top of the cost of the meal.
When I made the reservation and when I checked in I made one simple request. i love the monorail. I really love the fact that it travels INSIDE the Contemporary so i requested a table with a view of the Monorail. Instead I was put in the corner near the bathrooms.
I'll touch on the food first. It was standard buffet fare. Chicken nuggets, mashed potatoes, spaghetti and meatballs, salad, etc. My server said there was Prime Rib at the carving station. I get there and it is Roast Beef. The fact that they both come from a cow is the only similarity between the two.
The dessert station consisted of the cheap ice cream that melts quickly, a variety of toppings including Recees Pieces, nuts, and chocolate and strawberry syrup. Also there were brownies there were very rich and delicious, tiny cheesecakes which had no taste, and small cupcakes that were barely one bite. I've seen a better selection at my local Golden Coral.
5 characters in total visit you while you eat. Well, 5 characters in theory. Chef Mickey was the first to visit put only stayed long enough for a picture before leaving. Waitress Minnie was the same way. Only stayed long enough for a picture. Chef Goofy was the only good interaction as he took time to motion he liked my trademark fantasia style hat and lanyard full of Princess pins and staying for 2 pictures. Chef Donald passed my up. I had to ask my server to get him to come back for a picture. Chef Pluto merely high fived me on his way past. i asked my server to ask him to come back for a picture. I waited...and waited...and waited but he never returned. I ended up leaving without a picture with Pluto.
Every 20 minutes or so was "dance party" consisting of the characters swinging napkins over there heads. A slap in the face from the tear inducing Wishing Ceremony at CRT or the super cute princess Parade at Akershus.
Also the music in the background were pop versions of classic Disney songs which i did not like. Why mess like classics? But that's just me.
I had better food at home. I had better character interactions at the parks which added to everything in the parks is the better value. I won't be returning to Chef Mickey's. I don't think you should go there either.
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Boring Food, denied simple request, didn't get to see all the charactersReview of Sleepy Hollow - Liberty Square
Reviewed by BacksideOfWater1971 Review Date: 01/26/2014
Rating: (6) Recommended
I was in Liberty Square and getting hungry so I swung by Sleepy Hollow for a Waffle sandwich.
I opted for the spicy chicken waffle sandwich.
The waffle itself was huge and very good but a little messy even without syrup.
The chicken wasn't spicy at all, but I'm used to that at a public restaurant. Not everyone can handle the amount of spicy I enjoy.
The sandwich came with a bag of potato chips which were bland and tasteless.
For dessert I had a chocolate chip cookie which was ok but at Disney I expect better than a prepacked cookie.
All in all not a bad place for a bite but there are better options at the Magic kingdom.
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Giant WafflesCons:
No indoor seatingReviewed by BacksideOfWater1971 Review Date: 01/26/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
I had breakfast at Boma once before and was eager to try dinner.
The dinner buffet was full of more African options then the breakfast buffet was. I'm an adventurious eater while vacationing so I was all over all the wonderful options on the lines. Everything was wonderful including the sirloin and corned beef at the carving station.
There was a very variety of soups and I enjoyed them all except the sausage one.
The part of the meal that really blew me away were the legendary Zebra Domes. They are tiny cakes with a chocolate drizzle that looks like Zebra stripes hince the name. Inside of the cakes was a filling made from kahlua. They were heavenly and well worth coming back for.
Boma is a great place to try food outside your comfort zone. I will be returning
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Wonderful optionsCons:
noneReview of Starring Rolls
Reviewed by BacksideOfWater1971 Review Date: 01/26/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
I was at Disney's Hollywood Studios and was getting hungry so I stopped off at Starring Rolls for a legendary Butterfinger Cupcake.
I was surprised at first to learn it was a cold treat, but I quickly found out why.
Under the crushed Butterfinger topping was a layer of amazing butter-cream icings surrounding a super moist chocolate cake. In the center of the cake was very rich chocolate fudge.
All totaled it made this HUGE cupcake the best thing ever to use a snack credit on. I want another one right now!
Starring Rolls also offers sandwiches, but they are known for the cupcakes. Why mess with what works?
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Amazing cupcakes!Cons:
No indoor seatingReview of Sunshine Seasons
Reviewed by BacksideOfWater1971 Review Date: 01/26/2014
Rating: (6) Recommended
I had a little time to kill before my Behind the Seed tour and I was hungry so I stopped at Sunshine Seasons.
Don't be fooled. They have more options that the menu signs let on. All you need to do is ask.
I opted for the sweet and sour chicken which was good but needed more sauce. For a side, I went with the Garlic Udon Noodles which had a nice garlic flavor that wasn't overwhelming.
For dessert, I got the Tiramisu. The coffee was a bit to strong for my liking but then again I'm not much of a coffee drinker.
All in all, great for a quick bite if you have time to kill at The land pavilion but with World Showcase so close by why, not just go there?
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Good Food decent pricesCons:
better options at the World ShowcaseReview of Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Reviewed by BacksideOfWater1971 Review Date: 01/26/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
Decided to end my trip with lunch at Via Napoli.
I arrived 15 minutes prior to my reservation and by the time I was seated it was my reservation time so i can't complain about that.
I opted for the Arancini for an appetizer. Arancini is deep fried risotto balls. I got 3 of them surrounded in marinara sauce and they were to die for.
For a main course I wanted to stick with what they did best and get a pizza. I went with the Capricciosa my server reccomended. It had eggplant, artichokes, prosciutto, mushrooms on it which it actually better than it sounds. I ordered the individual size (which was still the diameter of a car tire) and ended up taking half of it on the plane home with me.
I was stuffed but the Dining Plan entitled to to a dessert so i went with the Gelato Frizzante which was Italian Vanilla ice cream mixed with Italian creme soda which was wonderful.
I was sat where a had a great view of the wood fired ovens so it was fun to see the pizzas being cooked.
I did feel a tad rushed at the end, but nothing major.
I read some bad reviews of Via Naploi but all had one thing in common. The reviewer ordered something other than pizza.
it says Pizzeria on the building. Pizza is what they do. Stick with the pizza because they are awesome at it.
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Great Food, Large PortionsCons:
Felt a tad rushedReview of Everything POP! Breakfast
Reviewed by BacksideOfWater1971 Review Date: 01/26/2014
Rating: (6) Recommended
I was staying at Pop century and decided to partake in the breakfast options at the food court one morning.
I was wanting the mickey Waffles but they weren't offered so I settled for biscuits and gravy which were good, but everything tastes better shaped like Mickey. it's a minor detail but still Mickey waffles are better than anything.
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ConvenienceCons:
limited optionsReview of Everything POP! Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by BacksideOfWater1971 Review Date: 01/26/2014
Rating: (6) Recommended
I was staying at Pop century for my recent trip and opted to use one of my Dining Plan Counter Service credits for a late dinner.
It was convenient to walk straight from the bus to the food court and take the food back to my room.
Unfortunately, being it was around 11 PM the only station open was the pizza one. Still the pizza beard wasn't bad, I just which i had a few more choices.
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Convenient if staying at the resort, can take food to your roomCons:
few optionsReview of My Disney Experience
Reviewed by BacksideOfWater1971 Review Date: 01/26/2014
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
At home the system worked perfect linking reservations and booking Fastpasses. At the parks not so much. If you want to make a change you have to log on to the Disney wi-fi that is full of other people doing the same thing. I come on vacation to unplug from the world, not bury my face in a phone for a week.
