Most Recent Reviews
Review of Sci-Fi Dine-in Theatre Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by jessicahs Review Date: 11/11/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
This is my husband's favorite restaurant on property. We have skipped it the last few trips but are so glad we went back on 11/4! Our server was awesome - totally into the whole "role" of the car hop, really played up the jokes and puns. The spinach and artichoke dip was the best I have ever had anywhere. Yes it's burgers and sandwiches and yes it's expensive - it's Disney! But it is so great. My 7 year old daughter wrote down the titles of the movies so we can watch them in their entirety when we get home. Love it and will return.
Pros:
food, atmosphere, theming, serving,Cons:
noneReview of Rainforest Cafe
Reviewed by jessicahs Review Date: 11/11/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
I have avoided this restaurant for several trips due to previous bad experiences. With our options limited and my parents not wanting another counter service meal, we ate here on 11/7 for a later dinner. I have a food allergy and the chef came out to talk with me 3 times about what I could not eat - he was very thorough. The food was good, hot and plentiful and our server was very good. I had joined the Landry's Reward program so long ago I forgot and got $25 off our meal for being in the club! The Volcano for dessert was wonderful. When the manager stopped by to thank me for being part of the Club, I told her point blank that I had not come back for a long time because I was unhappy with previous meals but that this time it was much improved. We would eat here again.
Pros:
good food, great service, fun atmosphereCons:
noneReviewed by jessicahs Review Date: 11/11/2013
Rating: (6) Recommended
Despite my rage the last time we tried to eat here, we ate here again. And the seating still stinks. Food was hot and plentiful but drowned in sauce - 7 year old would not eat it. They need to figure out a way to add more seating. Overall OK and since I have an allergy and cannot eat anything at Flame Tree, our choices are a little limited at AK.
Pros:
hot foodCons:
seating continues to STINK hereReview of Blizzard Beach
Reviewed by jessicahs Review Date: 11/11/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We had not been to BB in about 16 years but with our PAP we wanted to go and TL was closed for rehab. Our 7 year old daughter loved it! She went on slides and rides all day. Great place, OK food choices. My parents came and mother is unable to walk much and was on a scooter. TL GAVE us a "patio" that normally rents for $250 a day so that she didn't have to take her scooter on the sand! WOW! Nothing is ever FREE in WDW but we made out at TL! Will return!
Pros:
low crowds, fun slides for adventurous kidsCons:
noneReview of Boardwalk Villas (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by jessicahs Review Date: 11/11/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
My parents, husband and DD stayed in a 1 bedroom DVC villa from 10/31 until 11/9. Room #2100. Great location, friendly staff, immaculate pool and Community Hall. The room we had was showing some wear - a missing drawer handle that we called about was never fixed during our stay. Fridge door was wonky and didn't shut right. Very minor things. Overall a great resort that we enjoyed very much and are happy to call HOME!
Pros:
location, ammenitiesCons:
showing some wearReview of Landscape of Flavors - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by gthurber Review Date: 11/11/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
For this review I will also share some tips my husband and I found that worked with our family. When we stayed here a year ago, we were frustrated with how cold our food was by the time we were seated. So we tried something new this trip that worked:
We decided before we ordered for anyone what everyone in our party would be getting. My husband would then go with our youngest children and get all napkins, condiments, etc. and find a table. My oldest son and I would get any drinks first before getting our food. Then, we would split up and go in the lines to order the food our family wanted. (pizza line for some, grill for others, etc.) By the time we got our food, we only had to pay as everything else was ready. So we enjoyed HOT food for our dinner.
The food we enjoyed during our trips here include, the butter chicken, the pizza, and the surf and surf burger.
Pros:
A nice variety.Cons:
Can be very loud and confusing during busy times.Review of Jiko - The Cooking Place - Jambo House
Reviewed by gthurber Review Date: 11/11/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
The filet and the lamb were the hits at our table. The Jiko salad was also very good. The pacing was good because we did not have to wait too long for our food (which was nice with children!) Very nice and attentive server.
Pros:
Wonderful food. Good pacing of the meal.Cons:
None.Reviewed by gthurber Review Date: 11/11/2013
Rating: (6) Recommended
Our party of five all agreed we would go back to Boma for the food but the service was the worst of our trip. After our server got us drinks, we did not see her for an hour. Many tables around us were filled with dirty dishes. Two ladies who were seated near us, realized their seats were dirty after their hostess left. They tried to find someone to clean their table and could not find anyone. They ended up cleaning off the seats themselves. I hope, based on all the good reviews I have read, that we just hit Boma on a very "off" morning and their service would match the quality of their food.
Pros:
Very good food.Cons:
Server disappeared for an hour. Dirty tables.Review of Pinocchio Village Haus
Reviewed by gthurber Review Date: 11/11/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
In our party, we had some salads and flat bread pizza. Everyone enjoyed their food. Nothing spectacular, but a good quick meal.
Pros:
Decent quick service food. Nice atmosphere.Cons:
Outside seating area was closed so a bit loud and cramped inside.Review of Gaston's Tavern
Reviewed by gthurber Review Date: 11/11/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Going to Gaston's was something my ten year-old son and I have been wanting to do since we started planning our trip. We were going to "split" the pork shank, cinnamon roll, and LeFou's Brew thinking the portion sizes would be more than enough. However, I underestimated the appetite of a growing boy! Of the food I DID get to eat I loved. It was one of the best cinnamon rolls I ever had. I thought I might find the drink a bit too sweet but I really enjoyed it. Would definitely go back!
