Most Recent Reviews
Review of Spirit of Aloha Dinner
Reviewed by Ebersole2 Review Date: 08/11/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We attended this dinner show the last night at the park. It was a great distraction to the woes were had that we had to leave! Ha! Book this show for one reason and two words: FIRE DANCER. Enough said. : )
Pros:
fire dancer, in show, fun, romantic time for couplesCons:
noneReview of Restaurant Marrakesh - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Ebersole2 Review Date: 08/11/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
As honeymooners, we wanted our dining experiences to be quiet, romantic, and exotic. Marrakesh delivered. The cuisine was delicious. We were not sure what to expect, but immediately sought out Moroccan restaurants when we returned to Michigan because we were so inspired. There were not many kids in the place due to the formal atmosphere and spiced cuisine. There is not dress code, but it seems one should dress up when dining here. Highly recommended for a romantic evening out. Try the mint tea- delicious and refreshing on hot Disney nights.
Pros:
quiet, romantic, and exotic, the mint teaCons:
noneReview of Coral Reef - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Ebersole2 Review Date: 08/11/2013
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
Disappointment and Disney rarely go in the same sentence, but when it comes to the Coral Reef, I must put the two together. My family had visited this restaurant for years when it used to be the Living Seas. I remember butter in the shape of Mickey, walking around and viewing the tanks, and my parents grinning over how delicious the food was. I knew the restaurant had undergone a name change and potentially new management, and I read the mediocre reviews online, but my husband and I are seafood lovers, and a seafood restaurant just sounds fresh and inviting after a long day in the Animal Kingdom. We were very disappointed. At this point, we were used to be seating in nice places –near windows, in plush booths, etc… because we were honeymooning. We were spoiled with free desserts or at least greetings of congratulations. We were seating very far back not close to the tanks, in a seemingly empty restaurant. The menu was lack luster and spare – one sided. The seafood was just ok. All the whimsical elements I remember from childhood were gone. The restaurant felt dated and neglected. We will not be going back.
Pros:
not many, disappointingCons:
poor menu selection, weak serviceReview of Biergarten - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Ebersole2 Review Date: 08/11/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
It is true that at some restaurants even with a reservation one must wait. We encountered this at the Biergarten where we did have to wait 40 minutes beyond our 8pm reservation. However, the experience was worth it. The food was delicious and the wait staff was tremendously friendly. It is worth noting that the tables are community-oriented so you do sit with perfect strangers. We were honeymooning, and I don’t know if this was more Disney magic, but our waitress Did sit us with two other celebrating couples so our table was all the more joyful and friendly. We were all celebrating successful marriage and that was special. Make sure you also tell someone or note on your reservation you are celebrating!
Pros:
great service, special attention to us celebratingCons:
over 40 minute long wait beyond our booked reservation timeReview of Chefs de France - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Ebersole2 Review Date: 08/11/2013
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
My honeymooning husband and I booked Les Chef de Paris because we are famous of Pixar and Remy, the rat. It is cute taking pictures with animatronic Remy, but the restaurant had a very touristy, faux French feel. We felt that Paris was the least authentic Epcot World, and would really not recommend this restaurant.
Pros:
cute photo optsCons:
faux, underwhelming French entreesReview of Akershus Royal Banquet Hall - Breakfast
Reviewed by Ebersole2 Review Date: 08/11/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
For the parents that want their children to meet the princesses, this seems to be a less stressful situation than Cinderella’s Table. It was a pretty easy reservation to book less than 90 days out. All the princesses are there, and one’s picture is taken with Belle. The girls don’t spend much time at each table, but they are all sweetly in character. Ariel asked me, “And how did you meet your handsome, brave sailor†referring to my new husband. As honeymooners, we booked, Akershus for what was billed and Nordic cuisine. They had much of it, in addition to normal, American Fare, and it was a very tasty breakfast
Pros:
delicious Norway food selectionsCons:
the pricesses don’t spend much time at each table, the food may be too exotic for someReview of Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe
Reviewed by Ebersole2 Review Date: 08/11/2013
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
I cannot rave more about Walt Disney World. I am the ultimate fan. However, if there is something the Magic Kingdom could work on, it is its food. I read many reviews preparing for our Disney Vacation, and while much of the food in the park was discouraged, Pecos Bills was well-reviewed. Unfortunately, we were disappointed. Add it to the list of underwhelming, over-priced food at the Magic Kingdom.
While the fixing bar IS impressive, even good fixings cannot save a bad burger. The burgers here are dry dry dry and tasteless. The ordering station is chaotic, and the options are limiting. I had also read in almost every book and blog than one could order a double cheeseburger and just get an extra bun for about a dollar more, and when asked about the “secret†the clerk dismissed my request, quite rudely. Most Disney employers bend over backwards for good service! We will not go back to Pecos Bills, and we will not recommend it.
Pros:
rude counter service. dry, Bland, boring, over-priced food.Cons:
almost everything - It was convient to sightseeingReview of Casey's Corner
Reviewed by Ebersole2 Review Date: 08/11/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
The BBQ slaw dog can be split between two people and is very tasty. Apples instead of fries is a refreshing choice. The Magic Kingdom does not do food well, but this was a pleasant and tasty place to eat.
Pros:
generous portons.Cons:
overpriced, complicated seatingReview of Be Our Guest Dinner
Reviewed by Ebersole2 Review Date: 08/11/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
After the faux French atmosphere at Les Chef de Paris, I was hesitant to eat at Be Our Guest because it also might be overdone and too touristy. But it was the new restaurant, and I could not leave Disney World without trying what was new! What a fun place! We were honeymooning and was seating in the “most romantic†room our waitress said, the Grand Ballroom. We had a private table in the corner away from much of the noise. (Note: This is a very very popular place for families so it is not very peaceful.). The other option is the Beast’s study where the rose and ripped portrait is located. Very close to visit, but my small cousins might be scared of the roars and the dark décor. Parents may want to request the main dining room. The food was delicious, and we were gifted with a soft fluff plate of dessert mouse called the “Grey Stuff†for free. My husband was warmed by this gesture for he was a far of the late, Jerry Orbach who played Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast. “Try the Grey Stuff It’s Delicious†are song lyrics from the song “Be Our Guest.â€
After the meal, we were whisked into the library to pose with ‘The Master†– the beast. I would suggest to the restaurant to lighten that room up a bit. Our photos (even by the professional Disney photographer) were too dark to see us and The Beast.
One other note, guests cannot just tour the establishment. You must have a reservation to enter. They are very stern about this policy
Pros:
fun and creative. looks just like the movieCons:
All our pictures of the Beast were too dark - even the ones by the professional Disney photographerReview of Brown Derby Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Ebersole2 Review Date: 08/11/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
In my research for where to dine, reviews for The Brown Derby have not been kind. IGNORE all negative reviews. The Brown Derby was our diamond in the rough – our surprise. We took a chance and went against much of the norm, and it was worth it!
My husband ordered the Tuna (sushi style – rare) salad and when it came I wished I had ordered it. But I had ordered the famous Cobb, and it was JUST has decadent as his. Who knew that the Cobb could be such a richly favored salad? The Cobb at the Brown Derby is very very finely chopped; it is not in chunks, which probably leads to its satisfying taste.
We were honeymooning, and upon arrival they took our picture (we were celebrity guests) and then gave us a picture souvenir before we left. We had complimentary champagne and strawberries and the most attentive service. We decided to splurge on the Grapefruit Cake, and it was well-worth it. It bears noting that the table next to us had made a pilgrimage to eat this cake, and had T-Shirts to prove it. Yep… it’s worth the trek. The Brown Derby needs to get more praise. Dining there was one of our fondest lunches at Disney.
