Most Recent Reviews
Review of Yak and Yeti Restaurant
Reviewed by chlobug26 Review Date: 09/21/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
I am consistently disappointed with Disney's dessert (except for 'Ohana's bread pudding), but not anymore! The cream cheese wontons rate right up there with 'Ohana. Our server was down to earth and fun. The entrees were good. Only complaint is, my curry had zero kick. Next time I will get the skirt steak and shrimp. The restaurant is supposed to reflect a rich man's mansion. He has supposedly ran into hard times and converted his home into a hotel and restaurant. The artifacts are actually from the area and we were encouraged to take a look around.
Pros:
Oh baby, the fried wontons!Cons:
Curry. Restaurant closes so early.Review of 50's Prime Time Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by chlobug26 Review Date: 09/21/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We arrived in time for our reservation. The amount of strollers parked outside and screaming babies in the waiting area was scary, but never ended up being a problem. Heard the hostess tell the couple before us they were taking walk jn's. Nevertheless, we waited about about 30 minutes to be seated. Walk in's got to eat before us. The restaurant was cute, filled with lots of nostalgia that reminds me of my grandmas house when I was little, so waiting wasn't bad.
We were seated at a table with its own tv and faux kitchen. So cute! Our waitress was very sarcastic and funny. We loved her. Hubby and I had the leftovers, while DD had the fried chicken. While the pot roast and meatloaf were good, the chicken was amazing. Cooked to perfection. The brownie a la mode was just okay, but I was so full I didn't really care. I will definitely come back.
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Food was yum! Server was great.Cons:
Wait to be seatedReview of Liberty Tree Tavern Dinner
Reviewed by chlobug26 Review Date: 09/21/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
I would like to give this place an eight, but I cant. Our server ran around like a crazy man, taking care of numerous tables, so we didn't get many refills. Plus, the food took a while to come out. Food itself was pretty good. The turkey was moist. Colonial theming was nice. Disney really needs more servers during the free dining program.
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FoodCons:
Seemed super understaffed. Not the best service.Review of Main Street Bakery Serving Starbucks
Reviewed by chlobug26 Review Date: 09/21/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
I enjoyed Starbucks more than I care to share during our trip. I was all iced pumpkin spice lattes, and huge frappacinno's for my snack credits ;). The place was consistently well staffed and friendly. On the night of Mickey's Not So Scary they offered the cutest themed cupcakes. DD wanted to try something new and they recommended a cotton candy frap from the secret menu. It was delicious. I was apprehensive when I found out Starbucks was coming to the World, but not anymore. It fits right in.
Pros:
Yummy drinks and adorable themed cupcakes. Awesome staff.Cons:
Doesn't help the ole' waist line.Review of Casey's Corner
Reviewed by chlobug26 Review Date: 09/21/2013
Rating: (6) Recommended
We've been to Disney four times in four years and never eaten here. We finally went for lunch on the last day of our vacation, 9/16. This restaurant really does itself a disservice with the lack of indoor seating. The theme is great and very Main Street USA. Its a shame customers only get to enjoy it while they order. We were lucky to find a seat in the shade as other families baked in the sun. A pesky duck bit a little girl next to us who was minding her own business. I'm sure she was more scared than hurt. The food was good, but didn't feel so great walking around with a heavy stomach full of chili dog, in Florida heat. This chocoholic enjoyed the brownie more than anything. Not so sure we will be back, but I wouldn't rule it out.
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Cute themeCons:
Seating is an issue.Reviewed by chlobug26 Review Date: 09/21/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
As a child, DD loved this restaurant. The whole rotating restaurant thing fascinated her. She enjoyed the characters and the changing scenery.
As an adult, I would categorize Garden Grill as just okay. The food was decent. The dessert was mediocre, as I've noticed most Disney restaurants have been on the dessert side recently.
Biggest complaint has got to be how terribly awkward it is when the seats rotate toward the front of the restaurant, where people are standing around watching you eat. One couple pulled out a camera and took pictures of Mickey in the seats above us. I've got to say, it's not very comfortable trying to eat while people are staring and snapping pictures That we will be in. That restaurant couldn't rotate us out of that section fast enough, lol.
If you have kids, I'd say try it once.
Pros:
Revolving restaurant with changing sceneryCons:
Food is "eh." People watching you eat.Review of ABC Commissary
Reviewed by AndyE Review Date: 09/21/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
At last, Disney are moving over to more healthy options, I can't recommend the grilled Salmon and Quinoa Salad enough
Pros:
Change of menu & healthy optionsCons:
NoneReview of Sanaa Lunch/Dinner - Kidani Village
Reviewed by AndyE Review Date: 09/21/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Dined here on 20th September, can't fault this place as it is our third visit, we both ordered the lamb shank , this was cooked to perfection then followed by the chocolate mousse and Banana Sundae. The waitress couldn't be more helpful. A big thumbs up in our opinion.
Pros:
Service, Food and Everything we can think ofCons:
A little (just a little) coolReviewed by David Carrano Review Date: 09/20/2013
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
We had the dinner buffet at Boma on September 13th, 2013. We were staying at the AKL so it was convenient. We have eaten at Boma before; however, this time around we found it to be very noisy and unorganized. Although it was busy, we did get our table rather quickly. Our party consisted of 6 adults, 4 on the dining plan, two not. I tried to explain that to our waitress when we sat down but she seemed confused and said she would take care of the details later. We used the wrist bands all week, so we knew what to expect. To be truthful, she never did take care of the details, at the end, we got billed for the full amount as well as an 18% gratuity charge. Believe me; the service was not worth an 18% gratuity. We finally did get the bill straightened out. Overall, the food was just mediocre, not bad, but nothing to write home about. More than likely we will not go back. Maybe the breakfast buffet is better?
Pros:
Nice theme, convenient if staying at AKLCons:
Noisy, unorganized, low quality food, poor wait staffReviewed by mcruss Review Date: 09/19/2013
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
Kidani is our DVC home resort and love the 2brm villa but when we arrived we were given room 7761 on third floor... walking 436 steps from elevator to room is no problem but when you get there you hope that the room is up to date and not rough. Room must have been sitting empty for a long while, the AC was not even on and temperature in the room must have been at least 85+ degrees and stuffy. The view was of part of the savanna even though we were supposed to be in a standard view. Always saw animals but the inside condition of the unit was a shame.
