Most Recent Reviews
Review of Art of Animation Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by momof3inMadisonAL Review Date: 09/24/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We have APs and usually stay at the All Stars, but have tried 3 moderates. This was by far our favorite Disney Resort! Will not be staying anywhere else from now on.
Loved the theming. The suite layout worked well for our family of 6. My husband and I got a queen bed. So quiet in the back bedroom. Didn't have any hall noise - although we were close to the elevators. did hear some noise at night from pool but our room was looking over it directly. Don't know that I would recommend this type of room for a family with more than 2 adults. I definitely wouldn't want to be the one sleeping on the murphy or the sofa bed. But they were perfect for our kids. Theming was fantastic! A step above the other values and really, even the other moderates where we have stayed in the last 5 years.
Only down side was that we drive and Nemo suites were not close to parking. Next time will pick Cars or Lion King.
Pros:
new, theme, layout of suitesCons:
parking not near Nemo buildingReview of Main Street Bakery Serving Starbucks
Reviewed by parksutton Review Date: 09/23/2013
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
The lines were long, the prices high and it didn't feel like Disney and I am normally a very positive and pro Disney person.
It was overpriced and slow. Liked the old one better.
Pros:
Nothing muchCons:
Price, lines, price,Reviewed by parksutton Review Date: 09/23/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Attended on Sept 17th. Had a wonderful time. Rode a ton of rides, saw a bunch of characters. The lines for characters were long though. The candy lines were long but moved quickly. They gave more and more candy towards the end of the night. The fireworks were awesome, the parade good but joint new from previous years, the castle show was awesome.
I know I'm different in this area but I didn't care for the Jack character and some of the "dark" things that didn't seem much like Disney to me. However you can also easily avoid that if you wish.
All in all it was a blast.
Pros:
Short lines for rides, characters.Cons:
Some weird thingsReview of Columbia Harbour House
Reviewed by parksutton Review Date: 09/23/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
Good selection of some healthier choices for adults. The kids choices were lacking but that's Disney. The lines were long and they made you line up based on how many people were in your party. We had five people and so they moved us to a long line that moved incredibly slow. The seating was good and the ad ice cold.
Pros:
Variety for adults, great air conditioning.Cons:
Long lines.Review of Pinocchio Village Haus
Reviewed by StacyLovesDisney Review Date: 09/23/2013
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
The kid's menu says "kid's cheese pizza" as an option. Unfortunately it was the same pizza flatbread we had a year ago. It is a flat, crunchy crust like a big cracker. There is no tomato sauce, just a granular cheese mixture with melted cheese on top.
Pros:
pretty and overlooks It's A Small World boat dockCons:
food, noisyReviewed by StacyLovesDisney Review Date: 09/23/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We really enjoyed this experience. The kids are invited to come to the front of the restaurant to dance and sing with their favorite Disney Jr. friends. Each friend visits the table. Our Handy Manny was very friendly. My son wore his tool belt and H.M. took his hammer and wrench to "use." My son loved that! The food is yummy. Try the bread pudding with vanilla sauce.
Pros:
breakfast foods, interactive experience for younger setCons:
NoneReview of Art of Animation Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by eric731 Review Date: 09/23/2013
Rating: (4) Recommended
Pros= Size of suites. Cast members were very friendly and helped out when needed. Bus service was fantastic and never had to wait a long period of time for a new one to get there.
Con= Atmosphere over all was very average at best. Outside of buildings looked like army barracks then Disney characters slapped on. I also felt the furniture in the rooms was very average at best.
The worst part of the resort had to be the food court. It was horrible. Thank god we only had one meal there. I could not believe the time spent in lines waiting for stuff and then getting back to the table and everything was cold. They need to really think about the way they do things and the food that they serve. It was below average. Even a late night burger and fries where not that good.
We will never stay at this resort again. For the amount of money that we paid for a suite, it should of been a lot better.
Pros:
Buses,Mousekeeping,Cast MemebersCons:
Food courtReview of Grand Floridian Cafe Breakfast
Reviewed by thenardier1500 Review Date: 09/23/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
One of my favorite breakfast spots. We didn't have an ADR, but we were seated right away, at a lovely table towards the back of the restaurant, which was thankfully very quiet.
We started off with Mimosas for the table, wonderful as always.
I'm a bit of an eggs benedict snob, and this place is the reason why. You couldn't ask for more perfectly cooked benedict. I substituted the asparagus for their breakfast potatoes. A new addition to the meal, at least since December, in an Au Gratin Tomato, which was, of course, perfectly done. Also at our table was the classic eggs and bacon, the vanilla laced french toast (which i tried - wow!) and the pancackes. No one was disappointed - but how could they be?
Pros:
Food, Service, AtmosphereCons:
NoneReviewed by cinnamongirl_09 Review Date: 09/23/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We just returned from a great stay at Riverside. The upgraded/renovated Alligator Bayou rooms were great especially the fold down bed. We were able to be part of the wrist band beta test and loved it. Not loving the new 'auto-fill' cups because of the size (I drink a LOT of tea) but will say it cut down on the kids playing with the soda machines. Food court offerings are still okay but getting better (loved the MYO pasta and salad options but the pesto sauce could use some work.) I do wish they had Riverside and French Quarter designated boats especially late at night.
Pros:
Location, location, location!Cons:
food court can be hecticReview of 'Ohana Dinner
Reviewed by thenardier1500 Review Date: 09/23/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Without fail, my favorite restaurant in the world.
The food is amazing, the atmosphere can't be beaten, and the service is always wonderful.
My friend and I sat and had a few drinks in the lounge before dinner. We checked in, and within 10 minutes, we were seated. Our 'cousin', Sam, was really wonderful. Very attentive and quick to help us. The food, as always, was excellent.
Cousin Sam, at the end of the meal, took our jibes to our friend about how much he eats seriously, and brought him his own dessert. Awesome. Can't wait to get back there!
