Most Recent Reviews
Reviewed by dgagnon519 Review Date: 07/03/2013
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
We stayed here from 6/26-6/28. We love OKW, but were let down this time. Our check in did not go to smoothly. Our room was dirty. The counter service which we have never tried previously was awful and the service was as well. Based on this visit I would not recommend it. I give it a 6 though because we have loved it on other trips.
Pros:
closeness to dtd, beautifulCons:
counter service, cleanlinessReview of Beach Club Villas (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by dgagnon519 Review Date: 07/03/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
I don't know why I am not a huge fan of the resort. The kids loved the pool and I loved how close we were to Epcot and Boardwalk. I love the resort, but I don't have a Disney feel when I am there. Check in went well. There was a mess up with transfering our park tickets. We were only here for 1 night on the 6/15.
Pros:
location, poolCons:
noneReview of Art of Animation Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by dgagnon519 Review Date: 07/03/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
We stayed here for one night on 06/28. We stayed in the cars suite. The room was very nice. Carpet was still wet from being cleaned. Check in took awhile. The pool and theming was great. It was our check out day and the resort did not send us our magical express vouchers or pick up time which took a lot of work to straighten out.
Pros:
Great Theming, good food court, poolCons:
Check in service, front deskReviewed by dgagnon519 Review Date: 07/03/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We stayed here from 06/16-06/24. We stayed in a value studio. We requested one of the savannah ones, but ended up with a pool view. There was a beautiful tree by our window, but it was loaded with bees. Our checkin was quick and smooth, probably the best we have ever had. Our room was ready at noon. The service was very good.
Pros:
Beautiful, different, Pricing on pointsCons:
Can be a long walk, busReview of Monsieur Paul France - Dinner
Reviewed by Brygida Review Date: 07/03/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We ate here twice in June 2013, it was that good!
The meal started with a small treat from the chef, a cheese puff that was delicious. I had hot decaf tea with my meal and we had the bottled Evian water - both top shelf. Once we ordered, the waiter called over the bread service waitress. There were several breads we could try - a baguette, a multigrain roll, mushroom rolls, and many other selections. Every one we tried was delicious. I ordered the salad with pears and pecans that was absolutely phenomenal. I had asked for it without cheese and the French mustard dressing was soooooooo good. The pears were crisp and sweet - very much like a dessert. For entree, I had the tenderloin with mushroom top - it is so hard to get a great well done steak, but this was perfect! The entree came with a cappuccino mashed potatoes - which was a layer of mashed potatoes, topped with a truffle foam - um! yum! For dessert, I had to have the meringue with various creams and raspberry sorbet - OMG - so good! Arguably, the BEST dessert on WDW property. My son had the kids sirloin and fries. I can't even remember what my husband had, but I know he thought it was delicious and spot-on-French, having lived in France for a few years. He also thought the wine pairing was phenomenal! Thank God for Tables In Wonderland taking 20% off this meal! In response to prior posts, this restaurant was completely quiet, all guests talking in table whispers - even though there were several young kids - impeccably behaved.
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EverythingCons:
Could use more menu item choicesReview of Limited Time Magic - 2013 Celebration
Reviewed by cortlandteacher Review Date: 07/03/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We attended the Independence week fireworks show on Monday night. It was AMAZING! Disney's "Concert in the Sky" featured numerous patriotic songs with perfectly timed fireworks and ended in classic Disney style with a stunning display of red, white and blue filling the sky.
Pros:
AMAZING!Cons:
crowdedReview of Ft. Wilderness Cabins (Moderate Resort)
Reviewed by ellebell Review Date: 07/03/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Three adults and two children had plenty of room for sleeping, eating, and just relaxing. Cooking was important and kitchen was well equipped. We had a few housekeeping problems, but all it took was a call to the front desk and the magic quickly returned.
This was the second visit to cabins and we do enjoy this resort. It was necessary for us to have a golf cart and we enjoyed it, would not stay without one. We stayed in a handicap cabin with a roll in shower. The cabin bed was lower and easier to enter. There was enough room to move about in the cabin and access was easy. Family teenager kept the free wi-fi plugged in at all times. Family four year old had room to run and plenty of lizards to chase. Saw deer, opossum, rabbits, and many lizards.
Bus and boat service to parks was quick and pleasant. Did not ride internal bus system, we prefered a golf cart. Yes, they can be costly, but they make life so much easier, and isn't that what we all want at DISNEY?
We enjoyed swimming in pool close to cabin, and kids liked the outside movie. There is a great variety of activities to enjoy, and they make for a pleasant respite from crowds in the parks.
We all enjoyed the quiet, and the beauty of the resort. We plan to stay again and again.
Pros:
Privacy, full kitchen, roomy, golf cartCons:
housekeepingReviewed by dpmfloyd Review Date: 07/02/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Stayed June 19-23, 2013. My wife and I stayed in room 4101. Buidling 4, ground level, corner room with a king sized bed.
this was our first time at a moderate level resort -- we will not stay at a value again, after enjoying this stay. I picked this resort over riverside because i love new orleans. and the theme to this resort did not disappoint. after we checked in, we walked to our room - and instantly i feel in love with the zydeco music that played lightly around the resort.
the moment we got to the room, i was very happy to see it was a corner room - two sets of windows! having just a king bed, the room was extremely spacious. the bed was not very comfortable and the springs were very loud. i think it's time to be replaced.
we only ate at the quick service location once. i didnt feel the staff was very friendly, nor did they care to assit. most of the windows had an 'order here" sign. the section serving the food i wanted did not, so i stood by one that did. only to be told i was waiting in the wrong place. i ordered a chicken sandwich. it was not very good, and it took about 20 minutes to cook.
bus service was ok. however, it was raining most afternoons during our stay. after a morning at the parks, and an afternoon at the pool - around 4pm we thought we'd head downtown for some dinner. Seemingly, so didnt everyone else. we were all crammed in the bus stop, while it poured cats and dogs around us. we waited roughly 40 minutes before a bus pulled in. and of course it filled up just as quickly as it arrived. we were fortunate enough to get on that trip, i'd hate to guess how long it took for a 2nd bus to show.
there were a few times we stopped over at the depots around the port orleans riverside. adding roughly another 10 minutes to our destination.
the hot tub is nice, and its a short distance from the pool for some nice privacy. the pool was very lively in the afternoon, with daily events going from nearly 10am straight til 5 or 6pm. it is not quiet. they play some radio friendly hits while conducting the events with a microphone. if you're looking for a quiet pool - you will not find it here. you can always walk to riverside's quiet pools if you wanted, as well - we didnt.
aside from what i've stated - this is a great resort. i will never stay at a value again, and i'd love to stay at POFQ when possible. Now i see why so many people love it!
Pros:
small/cozy feel, authentic french quarter feel, roomsCons:
downtown disney bus serviceReview of Pizzafari
Reviewed by mem0914 Review Date: 06/30/2013
Rating: (6) Recommended
We had a late breakfast here on our last trip and it was all right decent as far as it goes. Nothing memorable. Food was pretty decent and portion size was alright. Nothing great our hotel QSR was better.
Pros:
Decent foodCons:
None worth mentioningReviewed by Nickpkts Review Date: 06/29/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Ate lunch here with my two children. I had sushi which was very good, the kids also liked there meals. The highlight was that they got us in and out very quickly!
