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Reviewed by Kbdurr12 Review Date: 11/09/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Before going to my first MVMCP I read all of the reviews. Many reviews complained either about how packed the park was or people that didn't buy special tickets being able to enjoy the party anyways. Well let me tell you! We went last night for the first party if the season, which has been sold out for over a week. It wasn't packed full of people at all. We were able to get right onto rides, got to have a front row seat and sit for the parade by the castle, enjoyed the fireworks in peace, also we walked right up and got cookies and hot chocolate with little to no waiting at all. It was amazing. Also, we saw many, many, many people getting escorted out by cast members when they did not have a bracelet. We saw a couple trying to enjoy the splendor for free and a cast member came up and told them to leave, the people wouldn't leave and kept yelling at the cast member. Ten minutes later, security came and took them out. Cast members are not playing around, if you didn't pay to enjoy the party then you are gone. They had cast members spread out every couple of feet checking for bands and security near by to escort people. I'm sure some people do get by, but disney is taking the measures needed to ensure it is a private event. It was a very awesome night and I would recommend it for everyone to try at least once.
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Everything!Cons:
NoneReviewed by Dogwithahat Review Date: 11/08/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
My DD24 and I attended the Italian Regional lunch on Oct 23, 2013. It was held at Tutto Gusto Wine Cellar in Tutto Italia Restaurant. I will list the five course menu- a charred octopus with a bean spread and matchstick celery hearts paired with a Pinot Grigio, a Zucchini and mint pesto risotto paired with a Juti Lison Classico, poached snapper in white wine and herb broth paired with a Sauvignon, a cheese course a LaTur paired with a Merlot, and for dessert an almond cake with vanilla gelato paired with a Verduzzo dessert wine.
It is my understanding that the menu and wine pairings change frequently during the event which was given 3 times a week. I do not think there is a way to find out the menu before you book it. That being said although I enjoyed the venue and my tablemates, I was disappointed in the nearly all white wine pairings.
I went for the experience and it was overall a good one. The char on the octopus was overpowering to the other delicate flavors. The risotto was really good as was the dessert. I personally liked the cheese which was strongly flavored but many of my tablemates did not. Our table voted the merlot the best wine. The worst course was the snapper, the broth was very fishy.
Our presenter was great but he was very hard to hear because of the venue. They had the place packed with tables. Service was exceptional. A few less chairs in there would have made it better imho. You had to ask someone to get up and let you out to use the bathroom. That's packing us in too tightly.
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Special Event and exceptional serviceCons:
MenuReview of Brown Derby Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by adkmel Review Date: 11/08/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
I like the Brown Derby I've always had a good meal and I like the 'slow' service.. is a nice place to relax! Hubby had the steak was great, I had the seafood mix all was good, had super service. Love the grapefruit cake!!
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Fantasmic Package-relaxingCons:
usually busy so expect to wait to be seatedReview of FastPass+ (Retired)
Reviewed by adkmel Review Date: 11/08/2013
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
I'm DVC/Annual Pass holder and wasn't issued a magic band so we couldn't get fast passes to any 'big' rides! wait was 120+Minutes w/no line and the fast pass line was 2hrs long! At toy story the fast pass line stretched back past Little Mermaid!! I Hope they change it back to "must be in the park" to get a fast pass.. IMHO This is Not fair people book them up and there's no way those without can get on big rides.. it was a HUGE Disappointment this trip especially since I brought a 1st timer..
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not issued to everyoneReview of Limited Time Magic - 2013 Celebration
Reviewed by ramonaromano Review Date: 11/08/2013
Rating: (0) Recommended
On October 5 went to downtown Disney. Took
boat over to Westside to check out the limited time magic chalk art festival. It was great!
Some drawing were 3-D, all were very colorful
and amazing. What a neat surprise. They were
all Disney characters on the sidewalks next to
House of Blues and on the wall by theater and
old AMC entrance. Luckily, I checked the
Internet before we left home or I never would
have found it since the event wasn't really
posted anywhere.
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—Reviewed by meeskamooska Review Date: 11/10/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
I have stayed at this resort every time I have gone to DisneyWorld and I would never want to go anywhere else. We have recommended it to many of our friends and quite a few have returned. People who have stayed at many resorts have said that the amazing thing about Port Orleans Riverside is that it is the one resort where you feel like you have actually left Disney and entered a whole new world. We stay in a regular room in the Alligator Bayou, and it's perfect for my family of three. Here's a tip, request Alligator Bayou, riverview, building 14 to get the best experience. You will be literally twenty steps away from the food court, which then attaches to the rest of the main building, and is very close to the main pool. The food court is amazing, the smell when you walk in there feels like home to me. It can get a little hectic in the morning, but we always manage to find a seat. Try to get a seat next to the water wheel! There are lots of activities going on at POR. For example, in the afternoon, at the pool, they are always playing games that children can participate in. The ferry transportation to Downtown Disney is very convenient. Finally, the people who work there are great and always smiling! Mousekeeping always does a fantastic job in our room. We love Port Orleans Riverside and would recommend it to anyone.
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Atmosphere, activities, rooms, mousekeeping.Cons:
—Review of Teppan Edo - Japan
Reviewed by zoenjakesmom Review Date: 11/07/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Every person we encountered was smiling and friendly. The food quality was excellent. The kids loved the cooking at the table. It was so good the first time that we changed some reservations and went back again. We were not disappointed. I would highly recommend dinner here!
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Food and ServiceCons:
NoneReview of Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Reviewed by zoenjakesmom Review Date: 11/07/2013
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
We were really looking forward to eating here and were very disappointed. The waiter was unfriendly. The dirty salad and bread dishes were never cleared from the table so the table was almost impossible to eat at by the time dinner came. The food was cold. One of the individual pizzas wasn't even sliced. We had asked for 2 of our pizzas to be well done. They all looked the same. We asked the waiter if these were well done and he said of course they were. We will not be eating here again!
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NoneCons:
Cold food, bad serviceReview of Limited Time Magic - 2013 Celebration
Reviewed by kazcostello76 Review Date: 11/05/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
I attended the Not So Scary Party on 10/22 (had a great time, will do a separate review). On the way out, I noticed the wait for Town Sq Mickey was only 10 minutes so I got in line. When the door to Mickey's room opened, I realized it was the new talking Mickey. I had just seen a report on the Orlando news the day before but hadn't known it would be in the parks that quickly! Talking Mickey was just amazing, even to the adults in the room. When it was my turn, Mickey looked at me & said, "you made it! Great to see you, pal!" I have to be honest, it felt a bit odd to be trying to carry on a conversation with him, LOL. He asked where I was from, & when I said Boston, he said "I meet the nicest people from Massachusetts." We got a few photopass pictures & as I was leaving he said "thanks for visiting me". When I was leaving, I asked a cast member when they started it, and that's when I was told he was limited time magic for now. Not sure if talking Mickey will become a permanent fixture at Town Square, but if he does, definitely check him out. It's awesome to see him in action.
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Talking Mickey is AMAZING!Cons:
Takes longer, FP definitely is the way to go hereReview of The Wave Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by jeconk Review Date: 11/05/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We were not sure of this restaurant when we made our reservations prior to our trip, but we are glad we chose The Wave. It ended up being our favorite restaurant of the week that we were there.
The menu is very varied with lots of choices that should allow anyone to find something they like. (beef, chicken, seafood, pork, pasta).
One member of our party has severe allergies to certain foods, (notably peanuts). When the waitress found this out, she went in the back and the Chef came out and talked to the allergic person and told her what meals she could choose off the menu. The Chef even mentioned meals on the menu that he could make special for her without any of her allergic foods/spices. How wonderful! When it was time for dessert, he came back out and talked to her again. She said that it was the best meal of the week because she didn't have to worry about getting sick!
Our waitress was extremely attentive and very knowledgeable. We never had to wait long for anything. Fantastic Service.
The only negative to The Wave would be the prices. Luckily we were on the Disney Dining Plan or it would have cost us over $450 for our party of 10. If you are on the Disney Dining Plan, then this restaurant is a steal. It only costs one table service meal on the plan and the quantity and quality of food makes it a great deal.
