Most Recent Reviews
Review of Tokyo Dining
Reviewed by tangerinezoe Review Date: 05/11/2013
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
Honestly, unless you are devoid of Japanese food where you live, skip Tokyo Dining. Being from San Francisco, Tokyo Dining was extremely underwhelming. The menu didn't have much to offer, and it seemed pretty obvious they didn't want to get too adventurous with their menu for fear of scaring off those unfamiliar with sushi. Plus, everything is way overpriced. I could stomach my experience if either the prices were more reasonable, or there was more to choose from albeit still at a higher cost. The food tastes fine, and the waitresses are nice, if a little hard to understand, and if you're lucky enough to get a table by the window you get a great view of Illuminations.
Pros:
Good service, great view of Illuminations if you can get itCons:
Poor selection, way overpricedReviewed by bellebookworm9 Review Date: 05/10/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
This was the best transportation I've experienced to date.
5/7: I took a bus to Epcot around 12:30 and it pulled up just as I got to the stop. Returning to Pop at 2pm I waited maybe 5 minutes. Coming back to Epcot once again in the evening, a five minute wait.
5/8: Monorail from TTC to MK arrived almost immediately. Going from MK to Pop Century at 5:30, the bus was waiting at the stop.
5/9: I waited 10-15 minutes for a DHS bus around 12:30. Hopping from the Studios to Animal Kingdom around 2pm I waited another 10-15 minutes. Taking the bus back to Pop around 4pm there was a 10 minute wait. Going to Downtown Disney in the evening for an early dinner I just missed the bus but another one came within 10 minutes, and returning from the PI bus stop it came within 5 minutes. I waited very briefly for a bus to MK around 8:50pm. Just before the 11pm parade, I exited the park and there was a humongous line at the bus stop. 5 buses were dispatched within 25 minutes which greatly alleviated the queue.
5/10: One bus to MK filled up right around 9:30am, but another one arrived immediately after. Monorails to and from TTC ran continuously with almost no wait. Returning to Pop at 1pm the bus arrived at the same time I did.
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Short waits, short ridesCons:
Crowds at park closingReview of Earl of Sandwich
Reviewed by jennschultz Review Date: 05/10/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Earl of Sandwich really lives up to the name World's Best Sandwich. They are truly delicious. When my husband told me he was attending a conference in a hotel that was right across the street from Downtown Disney, the first thought I had was that he would be eating at Earl of Sandwich without me. I could not have that, so I joined him on the trip.
One day, he got out for lunch, and we decided to walk over for a quick sandwich. There was a pretty long line, but he got in while I looked for a table. The line moved quickly, and I managed to find a small booth inside. That almost never happens since there really is not enough seating, but there were actually quite a few tables inside this time.
I always get the Full Montagu, and it was delicious. It was a relatively cheap lunch for the two of us.
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worlds best sandwichesCons:
not enough seatingReview of Crystal Palace Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by jennschultz Review Date: 05/10/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We always eat here on our family vacations, and my husband and I decided to have a late dinner here when it was just the two of us as well.
It was busy as usual, but we didn't have to wait long for a table. The wait staff was excellent and brought drinks out very quickly.
I wasn't sure how it would be with characters for just me and hubby, but the friends were very helpful with making sure they visited us as well. We even got them to take some pictures of the two of us together with the characters. It was so much fun. We did miss one of the characters who didn't get around to us, but it was just a little wait and we did end up getting to see them all.
I really like the food here and there is so much of it! I left feeling very full, so I must have gotten my moneys worth.
Pros:
fun character interaction, ambienceCons:
can sometimes be a wait for charactersReview of 50's Prime Time Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by jennschultz Review Date: 05/10/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
I am a huge fan of 50s Prime Time. We have been many times, and we have had many wonderful experiences. That being said, your wait staff can really make this a fabulous experience, or it could be just a good one.
This trip, it was just my husband and me. We had a later night reservation, but it was still busy. We waited for a few minutes before we were called to our table. We ended up getting a server that we had had previously who was not very into his role as a family member. He was great, just didn't really play along. We had a nice conversation with him about Disney, and it was a great experience, just not as fun as it probably could have been.
I got the meatloaf and my husband got the chicken. The food was good, and I really like my green beans, so no problems there. 🙂 My favorite thing here is the smores, so I had to get a dessert.
We'll be coming back in July with the family, and this time I'm hoping to get a server that is just a bit more in character.
Pros:
theming, good foodCons:
none reallyReview of Le Cellier Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by jennschultz Review Date: 05/10/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Le Cellier is one of my favorite restaurants on property. I was thrilled to get a reservation for just my hubby and me for lunch while he was in Florida for a business conference. I was able to get the reservation only a month or so in advance, so I thought that was a score!
We checked in, and had a little bit of a wait until our table was ready. I thought that it was nice because the people around us were all at different places in their meals, so it felt that they weren't sitting right next to us for the whole time. We ended up getting a table that was part booth on the back, and then a chair on the other side. I always like getting a partial booth. It just feels more intimate.
Our server was great. She was a wealth of knowledge, and she was just fun to chat with. The couple next to us was nice too. They were just trying to decide on dessert when we were seated, and I recommended the Maple Crème Brule.
The pretzel bread was delicious as always, but the only thing that disappointed me a little was the fact that they no longer serve those delicious cream cheese mashed potatoes. They were to die for. I wanted the filet without the mushrooms which was no problem. I didn't want the risotto, so our server recommended this layered potato thing, but I didn't care for it at all. I probably didn't need those potatoes anyway, I needed to save room for that Crème Brule.
Overall, it was a great meal!
Pros:
pretzel bread, ambienceCons:
no more cream cheese potatoesReview of Kona Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by I_Heart_WDW Review Date: 05/10/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We dined at Kona on April 11, and it was wonderful! Four of us shared sticky wings potstickers - Yum! As entrees, we had the almond chicken, tuna, lamb, and duck. They were all very, very good and we enjoyed sharing bites. We couldn't not have dessert, so we ordered the chocolate fondue, creme brulee, and they let me order bread pudding from O'Hana! Awesome! I was over the moon and enjoyed every spoonfull.
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Fabulous Food and atmosphereCons:
Can't think of anyReview of 50's Prime Time Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by I_Heart_WDW Review Date: 05/10/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
We went on a whim to 50s when we were there on April 10. Since the restaurant was just opening, we were able to be seated promptly and didn't have reservations. We enjoyed this less busy time. Loved the theme of the restaurant and had a fun server. I had meatloaf, DH had the fried chicken, and DD had the potroast. Although all were good, we thought the fried chicken was the best! We clicked through the viewfinder and knew we had to get dessert. DD had apple pie, and we also ordered the cheesecake. Disappointed with cheesecake, but our server took it back and gladly brought us the s'mores instead. Much better choice! So simple, but they tasted fantastic! It was a fun restaurant with good food. Not on our "must do" list every vacation, but we will definitely return!
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Nostalgic theming, fun staffCons:
PricesReview of Yachtsman Steakhouse
Reviewed by forufromu Review Date: 05/09/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
One word here, Walter, our server, was the best waiter I have had in all my years of dining. The Charcuterie Board was delicious. The onion bread exceptional. Could of fooled me into thinking the poterhouse was prime, that is how juicy and marbled it was. Well worth the 2 credits will be coming back. Walter is a rockstar.
Pros:
great service, very good steakCons:
noneReview of Tutto Italia Restaurant - Italy
Reviewed by mrsfarrellhob Review Date: 05/09/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
While there's not much selection if you're ISO a light lunch (we spent $60 for two drinks, 2 sandwiches and a tip), the paninis are quite tasty.
I would rather have been seated in the main dining room where the ambiance has a bit more oomph, but the service was excellent.
