Most Recent Reviews
Review of Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles
Reviewed by DVC Fans Review Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We greatly enjoyed the Framboise (raspberry mousse) and Due au Choco (chocolate mousse). We might have ordered additional items, but seating was extremely limited at the time (we stood at a table). Service was friendly and efficient.
Pros:
Yummy Patisseries, Very Efficient ServiceCons:
SeatingReview of Fountain View - Starbucks
Reviewed by DVC Fans Review Date: 12/01/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Nice to have great coffee available in EPCOT. The service was friendly and efficient, with coffee prepared nice and hot. We did not purchase any treats as this location has no seating. The atmosphere is "EPCOT Communicore" rather than "warm and inviting, seasonal Starbucks." We were glad to learn that this location accepts our Starbucks card, although we could have also charged the purchase to our WDW room account.
Pros:
Great Coffee, Very Efficient Service, ConvenienceCons:
Atmosphere, SeatingReview of MagicBand
Reviewed by minniespal Review Date: 11/30/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
After making my reservations online for Sept 25-29th at the Pop Century I got an email and then a letter asking if I would like to test the Magicbands. I agreed. Shortly thereafter I was on the phone ordering my customized MagicBand. The castmember on the phone answered all my questions and explained how the band could be used in conjunction with the Disney Experience app. I was very surprised that it came so quickly and in a very cool display box.
I must say I did call again to make sure I had all my dinner reservations, Food and Wine seminar tickets and my Mickey’s Not so Scary tickets all on my Disney Experience app on my cellphone and again the cast member was very helpful.
I had no problems with the Magical Express and with check-in at the Pop Century. I even got a glow in the dark slider with the year on it from one of the cast members which was very cool. I also had no real problems rearranging my fastpasses, except one day when I tried to rearrange them too late in the day to get the times I wanted.
I did have a little trouble at first using the MagicBand to open my door, but I had help from one of my neighbors at the Pop and from then on it worked very well.
There were some times making purchased or entering the park where I had to swipe it more than once
but that also happened with the Key to the World card too. I must admit, having the Magicband on was so much more convenient than having to hunt for my Key to the World card all the time
All in all, I enjoyed using it and it was kind of fun being in the exclusive “Testing Clubâ€. I loved the fact that you had a choice of colors and that the band could be accessorized, though most people left them plain. It was fun at first ordering Fastpasses for Toy Story and Soaring as not everyone could do that yet, but once this becomes the norm, I fear Fastpasses will be harder to get than ever, especially for those who like to wing it instead of planning so far ahead. I think the Fastpass situation will undergo many changes until they get it right.
Pros:
the convenience of having the Magicband vs Key to the World cardCons:
only 3 fastpasses for only 1 park a dayReviewed by ruthann Review Date: 11/29/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We stayed at Riverside from 11/12/13 to 11/20/13, our 3rd time to return to our "home away from home". The grounds were lush, exotic, quiet and peaceful. The newly furnished rooms were great. The only thing we noticed was the small fridge would not stay cold unless the cabinet door was left open, which was not a problem for us. Everything about the room from the new coffee pot to the beds, etc was excellent. Our mousekeeper was fabulous leaving an intricate bunny one time! That made our day:) The food court was great, wonderful selection and food. The bus service was not a problem. The longest we waited was 15 minutes. The buses are much maligned in the reviews, but we have been here 3 times and most waits were 5 minutes or so. We only had to stand once, which was our fault for cutting the time too close to a reservation; otherwise, we would have waited for the next one. Overall, our experience was great. We went to DTD twice via the boat and both rides were calming, beautiful scenery, no problems. This has been our best visit yet. Our room request was honored, as was our time to have the room cleaned. We won't change our home base at WDW anymore,and look forward to returning next year:)
Pros:
beautiful grounds, excellent staff, quiet, exoticCons:
none whatsoeverReviewed by nursenita Review Date: 11/29/2013
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
I was disappointed, the night was no different then a regular night at Christmas time. You can only eat so many cookies and it was the same cookie at every location. Also it only limited the people without bands to the rides, other then that everyone just walked around freely. I saw no one ask anyone to leave or attempt to ask.
Pros:
snow on main street, smaller crowdsCons:
no diferent then a regular night at christmas timeReview of Rainforest Cafe
Reviewed by nursenita Review Date: 11/29/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
Just not for us. Did not enjoy the food, a lot of food but not good.
Pros:
did not have to wait longCons:
food,Review of Planet Hollywood - Closed for Renovation
Reviewed by nursenita Review Date: 11/29/2013
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
Food was okay but the staff had a bad attitude. They acted like you were bothering them, we will not be back.
Pros:
good dessertsCons:
loud, rude wait staffReview of Kona Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by nursenita Review Date: 11/29/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
Overall, the food was good, dessert excellent but the service was the worst. We often had to flag someone down to get service, everyone seemed to be so busy doing nothing.
Pros:
good food,good dessertsCons:
serviceReview of Captain's Grille Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by nursenita Review Date: 11/29/2013
Rating: (5) Recommended
Just not our type of food, limited menu, limited sides.
Pros:
good drinksCons:
limited menuReview of Tokyo Dining
Reviewed by nursenita Review Date: 11/29/2013
Rating: (6) Recommended
First time eating here and the last. The positive thing with this meal was the view at night. Beautiful. Food not good, service was slow, and the noise level is high.
