Most Recent Reviews
Review of Tusker House Lunch and Dinner Buffet
Reviewed by vickie1016 Review Date: 07/31/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
After eating breakfast here twice before, this year we tried lunch and WAS NOT disappointed. The food was excellent.
Upon checking in, we took our picture with Donald. The picture was brought to our table during lunch. Being we had Photopass + it was included. Friendly CM showed us the buffet area & explained all the different foods before showing us to our table. Our server greeted us & took our drink order. She also explained the rotation of tables the characters appear too. This was very helpful in order to get the camera, the autograph book opened, etc.
Now lunch - the food was excellent. DH & I tried almost everything. From the cold salads to the carved meats, there was nothing we did not like. DD(7) ate from the adult buffet - roasted chicken, carved beef & pork, vegies & fresh fruit. I loved the different breads they offer. I also like that there is fresh fruit offered. Dessert was just as good - brownies, cookies, little cakes, yummy!!
The character interaction is great here - each take their time to meet with you, sign autograph book & take many pictures. Because it was raining very heavy Donald came inside to take some pictures as well. Not sure if that always happens or if it was just because of the rain. (Never happened when we went to breakfast in 09, 10 or 12)
Overall - we loved our meal, CM were super friendly & the character interaction is great. Can't wait to return!!
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food, Donald & DaisyCons:
nothingReview of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
Reviewed by vickie1016 Review Date: 07/31/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Attended a 4:00 show in early July 2013. We were greeted at the door by a friendly CM & then we took our picture with the Photopass Photographer (which we received at dinner at no extra charge as we had Photopass +). To our shock, the place was empty. We paid for Cat 3 seating, as we actually sat on the floor in Cat 2.
All the wait staff were very friendly & quick to refill drinks when needed without being asked. Salad and corn bread were on the table when we were seated. Loved the dressing on the salad. The food was very good, loved the fried chicken & the baked beans were very tasty. The ribs were just ok. Also had corn, mashed potatoes & mac & cheese for DD. When it was time for dessert, DD(7) thought the strawberry shortcake was just for her, kept asking why they only brought out one...lol. Eventually she did share & it was good as well.
Now on to the show - Fantastic, performers were wonderful. Some songs were interactive with the audience. A little different from last time we saw the show in 2010, but still funny.
Overall, we had a great time with good service & tasty food.
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noneReview of Be Our Guest Dinner
Reviewed by miflag1 Review Date: 07/31/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We were seated in the West Wing which was beautiful, although a little scary the 3 year old in our party. My only complaint about the seating was that we were told the 10 of us could not be seated together. I understand this - we were told this was a possibility when I made the ADR. However, not 5 minutes after we were seated, a party of 10 was seated RIGHT next to us...kind of disappointing.
The food was amazing. I had the pork rack which was our favorite meal on the table. My husband and children all had steak. They all loved the steak but all agreed that the fries were too salty. If we go again I think I would ask for the fries without the salt. The only food that I would not suggest was the French Onion soup. It was just fair - the broth didn't have a very rich beefy taste. I read that it has more of a vegetarian broth and that may be why I didn't care for it - others may love it because of that! As for deserts, we all tried something different and loved them all. We also had the chance to try the grey stuff (yes it was delicious) because it was my son's birthday. Overall I would absolutely return to BOG - our favorite meal of the trip!
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food was amazing, wine list, great service, chance to see BeastCons:
wouldn't sit our large party togetherReviewed by Aquila163 Review Date: 07/31/2013
Rating: (6) Recommended
I get what 20 minute average wait means. Sometimes 10 minutes, sometime 30 minutes. I have arthritis and walk with a cane so I also get and appreciate handicap access. I think it's time Disney consider dedicated ECV transportation vehicles. I waited with my wife with my cane 1 1/2 hours while 4, yes FOUR, consecutive buses loaded 2 ECV's each with their families and the buses were then full. One family loaded an ECV and 12 family members. It seems the only qualification to get these things is enough money as it was obvious many users had no experience with them. One woman with about an 8 year old girl sitting on here lap driving the ECV crashed into my wife. When you wait a long time at a big resort like Riverside or Caribbean there may have been several buses filled by EVC's that simply never came around the resort. I understand and appreciate Disney's requirement to provide handicap access for those of us that need it. The explosion of ECV use is costing people a lot of park time and I'm sure that translates into less money spent in parks and I know it makes some people who need handicap access choose not to go again and endure the looks from people waiting for buses.
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Bus stop are closer than parking lotsCons:
Electric convenience vehiclesReviewed by jacksonian Review Date: 07/30/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
I have to say I was not too impressed with Poly. We went for my daughter's 16th birthday as this is where she wanted to stay. this trip cost more than any other trip in the last 5 years because of the resort. In those trips we stayed at AK and Wilderness Lodge. There may have been too much to take in at Poly but I didn't feel relaxed there. The worse thing was waiting for the transportation buses. Every time it was at least 30-40min. We ended up walking to the transportation center or taking the buses back to the Grand Floridian and walking back. When we go back, I think it will be at the Wilderness Lodge again.
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atmosphere location to mk and transportation centerCons:
outdated rooms and waitng for transportationReview of Earl of Sandwich
Reviewed by missy Review Date: 07/30/2013
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
No seating, long lines and menu board that does not list all ingredients could have been deadly. My niece, 16, scanned the menu board to make sure what she is allergic to was not listed as part of her Thai sandwich that she ordered. Guess what! There was an ingredient that was put in sandwich that was not listed that she was allergic to! Went to manager who made another sandwich for her. Good thing she didn't eat all of it. Too much of a rush to get people through lines.
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selectionCons:
seating, loud, ingredients not included on menu boardReview of Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe
Reviewed by missy Review Date: 07/30/2013
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
Food was okay. There is something for everyone. Not enough seating. Had to stand in line to sit down. Could not sit down unless you had your food and everyone in your party.
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variety of foodCons:
seatingReview of Tomorrowland Terrace - Open Seasonally
Reviewed by missy Review Date: 07/30/2013
Rating: (5) Recommended
Got there before the flux from a tour group. Food was good, but not great. Was trying to get a knife and fork and a CM would not move out of the way.
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Found a seatCons:
outside and loudReview of Be Our Guest Dinner
Reviewed by missy Review Date: 07/30/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
From what I could see, my food looked good. It tasted great. Service was outstanding. Didn't like the fact that while I was trying to eat people were banging into my chair trying to take pictures. I guess that goes with the territory. The potato leak soup was excellent.
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service and goodCons:
way too dark in the west wing, loudReview of Electric Umbrella
Reviewed by missy Review Date: 07/30/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
Food is good, but the upstairs seating was not available. Not enough seating inside. Didn't not want to eat outside in 90 degree heat. Cashiers got orders wrong, but no one is perfect. Was fixed.
