Most Recent Reviews
Review of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
Reviewed by bosslady79 Review Date: 01/07/2014
Rating: (10) Recommended
This show does not disappoint. Food was good and plentiful. A fun show for the whole family.
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nothingReview of Everything POP! Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by bosslady79 Review Date: 01/07/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
The tacos, burrito and nachos we had were great, they only put on what you want.
The desserts were plain and boring pretty similar at all QS.
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large portionsCons:
tired dessertsReview of Kouzzina by Cat Cora - Dinner
Reviewed by MWS Review Date: 01/07/2014
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
Initially, we were very excited to try Kouzinna by Cat Kora, but we found the food average at best. I’m a big fan of Greek food, but the saganaki tasted like a grilled cheese sandwich when paired with the bread. My husband did like the crust of the pork he ordered.
I had the steak and luckily the server suggested having the herb saltsa on the side, which was a good thing since it had a very strong taste. The potatoes were undercooked and had no seasoning.
The chocolate budino cake was tasty but my husband didn’t care much for the baklava.
The service was great considering our server had several large tables to contend with and our food arrived in a timely manner
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NoisyReview of Pop Century Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by bosslady79 Review Date: 01/07/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
Stayed 10 nights Nov 11-20. Everything was awesome. For the amount of time spent in the parks, why pay extra for a moderate or deluxe. first time staying at this resort, will definately be back. Only minor issue, AC unit is a bit loud.
Food court good for breakfast and lunch. Short bus line waits. Could use some minor refurbs to paint.
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everythingCons:
nothingReview of La Cantina de San Angel
Reviewed by MWS Review Date: 01/07/2014
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
I had the chicken tacos and my husband had the beef, but they both looked the same. Each basket had three soft shell tacos and nacho chips. It’s rather expensive for how basic the food is and they charge for any extras, such as sour cream or guacamole.
I could find no open seating and had to ask someone if we could share their table.
Cast Members did a good job clearing the trays/tables and keeping the area clean.
Considering the cost and quality, will not be back. There are too many other options in Epcot to eat here again.
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quick serviceCons:
seating, foodReview of Be Our Guest -Counter Service Lunch
Reviewed by MWS Review Date: 01/07/2014
Rating: (7) Recommended
After waiting in line outside for over an hour, we finally managed to make it inside only to wait another 20 minutes to order. I don’t understand why Disney just doesn’t have cast members take orders; the self-ordering kiosks seem to slow down the process, especially for large groups. Almost everyone needed assistance with ordering. Once inside it only took about 10 minutes to get our food and there was plenty of seating so it appeared the ordering process was causing the wait time. The server found us by our Magic Bands, so we didn’t receive a rose after ordering.
My husband and I both had the turkey sandwich with fries. The bread was fresh, but there wasn’t much turkey on the sandwich, but it was a nice lunch sandwich. I had the Master’s cupcake; it was a chocolate cupcake with the gray stuff for icing and in the middle. It was awesome, the cupcake was moist and the gray stuff was delicious! The only issue I had with it was I wanted another one. It was worth the wait just for the cupcake.
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Atmoshere, decorCons:
long line, ording systemReview of Tusker House Lunch and Dinner Buffet
Reviewed by MWS Review Date: 01/07/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
It’s always fun to attend character meals while at the parks. You can see multiple characters and not wait in line. There were plenty of different food choices and several kid friendly options. They were switching over from breakfast to lunch and there were still several breakfast items on the buffet – bagels, bacon, waffles and such. There seemed to be more healthy dining choices than at some of the other buffets around WDW, but a few had nuts or other allergens in the ingredients, so if you have food allergies, you might want to consult with someone before dining here. I didn’t like the cold green beans, but everything else was flavorful and tasty.
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—Review of Fairfax Fare
Reviewed by MWS Review Date: 01/07/2014
Rating: (7) Recommended
This is a nice choice if you want something a little different than burgers or chicken fingers while at DHS. I had the chicken platter with baked beans and cole slaw. The beans and cole slaw were tasty but the chicken was a little dry, but don’t worry there are several different toppings at the condiment station to spice up the flavor.
The star of the show was the seasonal gingerbread cupcake with cream cheese icing, it was one of the best desserts we had on our trip. It’s more of a spice cake then gingerbread, but the cream cheese icing was awesome!
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seatingReview of California Grill
Reviewed by MWS Review Date: 01/07/2014
Rating: (9) Recommended
At the suggestion for the Disney Dining Reservationist, we tried California Grill for the first time and I must say it’s one of the best restaurants at Disney. Several staff members took great pride in telling us about the recent redo and it is a stunning restaurant. We started off with the goat cheese ravioli and it was yummy. I’m usually not a fan of mushrooms, but the crispy ones used in the dish were outstanding. Husband had the bison and he really enjoyed his meal, I had the filet and it was cooked to perfection and the risotto had a nice flavor as well. Our server Rob, was excellent, he offered suggestions and held our dessert until after the fireworks.
We watched the fireworks from the outside viewing deck, the view was better than in the park. I had the cheese board for dessert, except for the espresso flavored cheese, all the rest were exceptional. California Grill is expensive, but the service and food are worth it.
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Food, serviceCons:
expensive, noisyReview of Boardwalk Villas (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by MWS Review Date: 01/07/2014
Rating: (8) Recommended
Booked a 4 night stay in a studio room through Disney’s reservation system, it was cheaper than the Boardwalk Inn and the room had a small fridge, microwave, sink, plates and glasses. The room was large and had a queen sized bed and pull out sofa. The bathroom was very large, but was lacking storage space. The rooms at the Villa appear to be better soundproofed than at the regular resorts, we rarely heard our neighbors and never heard slamming doors or running toilets that we usually hear at the other resorts. As others have posted, there needs to be a mug refill station closer to the resort than the Boardwalk Bakery. After a long day at the park, we usually didn’t feel like walking to the bakery, but the hot chocolate was nice to have on chilly mornings.
The walk to Epcot and Hollywood Studios made this location idea, DHS is about a 10 minute walk and Epcot even shorter. The boardwalk has plenty of entertainment outside the parks for kids and adults and it’s nice to be able to walk to a restaurant without worrying about catching a bus. Speaking of buses, we never had to wait too long for a bus to the other parks and Downtown Disney, but the buses were often standing room only. The ride back from DTD took over 40 minutes, since Boardwalk was the last stop.
All the cast members we encountered were very friendly and helpful. The concierge desk printed out our boarding passes and provided helpful information about checking out and directions to the parks and bus stop.
