Most Recent Reviews
Review of Blue Bayou Lunch
Reviewed by cinderlisa Review Date: 10/27/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We've always been fans of the Blue Bayou and that didn't change. Our son was happily entertained by the boats going by, and our server quickly brought him water and juice, and carrots and celery with dip along with our bread. He also enjoyed the menu and crayons to pass the time.
My husband and I both had the famous Monte Cristo. I missed the scalloped potatoes that used to be part of the meal. The fruit was fine, but the potatoes were better!
We really enjoy dining here for lunch and having a cool, dark, quiet break in the middle of the day. We will be back!
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Ambiance, food, serverCons:
Change in side dishReview of Goofy's Kitchen Character Dinner Buffet
Reviewed by cinderlisa Review Date: 10/27/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
We enjoyed having Goofy greet us at the beginning of the meal, and the character handlers/photopass photographers were great about making sure they got photos with their cameras and ours, as well as getting our son's autograph book signed. We were seated very quickly. The buffet area was clean and food was replenished often. The food was okay. Nothing was terrible, nothing stood out as wonderful. The ice cream sundae bar and dessert selection was the best part of the meal for us.
The characters were very slow to come around. We saw Minnie more than once, while Pluto never made it our way in over an hour. The photopass photographers also never brought us out pictures so we could decide whether or not to puchase them. Overall, we enjoyed the Surf's Up Breakfast more, but may return to give Goofy's one more chance, we'll see.
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Fun atmosphereCons:
Character interactionReview of Pop Century Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by Tiggary Review Date: 10/27/2013
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
It took almost 7 hours to get checked in and they never did get the room right the entire time we were there. Never an apology or any comment from Disney. The first entire day we could always find our room by the dirty towel on the balcony a couple of doors down. Towels were not changed out every day. 20+ visits to Disney and this was by far the worst. It was so bad my wife and I probably won't return. Couldn't wait to leave and get home!
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Can't Think of AnythingCons:
The whole experience was awfulReview of Surf's Up Mickey and Friends Breakfast
Reviewed by cinderlisa Review Date: 10/27/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We have attended many character meals at DLR and WDW and this was by far the best we have ever attended, for both food and character interaction. We had the 7 am seating and the characters came around several times. We enjoyed that there were several opportunities for the kids to get up and dance with the characters at different points. The food was delicious. We will definitely be back. A wonderful way to start our trip!
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Food, character interaction, decor, locationCons:
NoneReview of Cinderella's Royal Table Lunch
Reviewed by snovak Review Date: 10/27/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Our group of 8 (5 adults 3 children) had lunch reservations here on Oct. 12th. At our appointed time we were led into a large room to wait for pictures with Cinderella. The magic began the minute she walked into the room and posed for pictures with us. We were then told to go upstairs to the dining room. The entire staff goes out of their way to make everyone feel special. We had a large table near the windows and it was neat to be able to look into Fantasy land below. I wish the menu selection was larger, but we were all pleased with our entrée selection. Most of us had the short rib which we could not say enough good things about, very meaty and tender. Dessert was to die for--love cheesecake. During our meal each princess stopped by our table and took time for pictures and to talk a little. Its amazing how each princess was in true character like you see in their movie. We felt the experience was well worth the price and it may not be something we would do at every visit, we will definitely do it again.
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view from the castleCons:
limited lunch menuReviewed by Mouse fan 1967 Review Date: 10/27/2013
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
First stay at Riverside. October 21-25. It was a lovely resort.
Upon checking into our room we found out that we would not have a refrigerator. When I inquired at the front desk, I was told I should have received a letter notifying us of this. Yet we didn't.
The busses were overcrowded and would arrive infrequently.
We have been visiting Disney regularly for the past 19 years. This was by far our worst experience at a resort. We have stayed at the luxury resorts in the past, I guess you get what you pay for.
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Nice rooms, good housekeeping, nice landscaping, designCons:
Busses, no refrigerators, too spread outReview of Pizzafari
Reviewed by gthurber Review Date: 10/27/2013
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
My three boys did enjoy the pizza although they said it was good, not great. The dressing on both the salad that I had and the sandwich my husband had was not good. Both of us felt ill shortly after eating. It may have just been an isolated experience, but we will not go back.
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Lots of seating. Air-conditioned.Cons:
Bad dressing on the salad and sandwich.Review of Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
Reviewed by gthurber Review Date: 10/27/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Yummy baked goods. My 5 y/o son and I each had a cupcake. He had a Halloween cupcake with a large chocolate bat on it. I had the cotton-top Tamarin cupcake. Both were very good. My 10 y/o son had the elephant ear pastry and my husband had a cherry turnover, both which they said were very good. Good coffee as well. They were out of a few menu items so if you have a favorite, you may want to stop there earlier in the morning.
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Great baked goods and coffeeCons:
Were out of some items by mid-morning.Review of Surfside Lounge
Reviewed by cinderlisa Review Date: 10/25/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
We just used this location as a quick grab and go location in the morning (milk, juice, yogurt), and a place for my husband and son to heat up their lunchtime leftovers for dinner one night. They enjoyed sitting in the lounge, eating, after using the microwave. They got to watch some college football while I was in Disneyland waiting in line for our Fantasmic! seats, so it worked fine for our needs.
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Convenient for hotel guests, comfy seatingCons:
Small area, limited menuReview of Flo's V8 Cafe - Cars Land
Reviewed by cinderlisa Review Date: 10/25/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We loved Flo's for the most part. We went ahead and sprang for the Lightning container for our son's meal and he of course loved that, as well as the macaroni and the sides (apples?) that came with it. He loved sitting at the table outside, we got to watch DJ's Dance Party, and just soak up the amazing Carsland atmosphere.
My husband really enjoyed the pork with the Coca Cola BBQ sauce. I don't care for pork but tried the sauce with some of his mashed potatoes and it was delicious.
There was nothing on the menu that appealed to me. I thought about getting the kid's turkey sandwich but that seemed a little boring to me. Then I considered the veggie tater bake but it has soy crumbles and I won't do fake meat. I really wanted a milk shake and a pie but I knew if I did that, my 3 year old would refuse any of his own food. So I went across the way and had a Chili Cone Carne and brought it back to eat with them. It wasn't quite enough dinner for me, but it was close and convenient. We'll be back to Flo's I just wish they had a slightly larger menu. A turkey sandwich meal for adults would be great.
