Most Recent Reviews
Review of Akershus Royal Banquet Hall - Breakfast
Reviewed by nh9016 Review Date: 01/31/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
I really enjoyed this, however I will say it would be nice to have photographers along with the Princesses to help you with photos. Even if it isn't the Photopass style photos, it would be nice to have someone there to use your camera to take photos of you/your family. That's a very small observation, not even a complaint really. It is crowded & to add more people there it would be even more crowded & probably wouldn't move along as fast as it does...please note, by no means do you feel rushed. They even let us switch tables as one of my friends would have had the sun in their eyes during the entire meal. There was a bounty of food both at the table (eggs, bacon, potatoes) as well as up at the buffet (fruit, fish, muffins & other pastries). While I didn't think the Lingonberry muffins stood up to their reputation, still not really a complaint. They were good, just not as mouthwatering as I anticipated from reviews I've seen about them. The Princesses were amazing & my niece got to hold Snow White's & Cinderella's hands, one on each of the two parades that were held while we were dining.
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Would be nice to have photographers along with the PrincessesReview of Be Our Guest Dinner
Reviewed by goofygirl74 Review Date: 01/31/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
DH, DS12 and I were VERY lucky to get an ADR for this restaurant on November 24, 2012 for dinner. We registered at the podium in front of the bridge and were given a pager. After about a 20 minute wait, we were called and shown into the Beast's Castle. IT.WAS.AMAZING!
The immediate interior hallway was stradled on both sides by Knights in Armor who spoke to you (and each other) as you walked in. This is where the touch-screens are for lunch. From there, you are taken into the Ballroom. It is a vast open area and looks EXACTLY like the ballroom from the movie, right down to the chandelier and chairs decorated with carved wooden roses.
I had asked the CM when I made my ADR to be seated in the West Wing, where the wilting rose was kept under the bell jar. It was magnificent. The room was smaller than the Rose Gallery or the Ballroom and much darker. It was an exact replica of the West Wing from the movie. In one corner, on a table, was a holographic rose that lost a petal every 20 minutes or so. When a petal fell from the rose, loud thunder and lightning echoed through the room and the portrait of the Prince that hung on the opposite wall from the Rose magically changed to a portrait of the Beast himself! I have never seen anything so amazing in my life.
Yes, the tables are close together...we felt packed in like sardines. However, the food was delicious and the service was impeccable! DS and I had the steak and pomme frittes. The steak was well-seasoned and tender and the "fries" were served in a very French looking cone. DH had the seafood in puff pastry which he found rich and delicious.
For dessert, we had a strawberry cupcake, a lemon cupcake and due to my peanut allergy, I had a chocolate cupcake that was brought out "from the back" that our server assured us hadn't come into contact with other foods or desserts. My cupcake was cold (straight from the fridge), but very rich and chocolately!
After dinner, we were escorted to the Beast's Library where he greeted us and signed my son's Autograph Book. We got many great pictures as well.
Overall, we GREATLY enjoyed our experience and can't wait to go back!
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Atmosphere, food, Disney MagicCons:
Nothing!Review of Biergarten - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by disneyhappy09 Review Date: 02/02/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
This place never disappoints. Food is plentiful and good. May be difficult to feed the picky eater, especially kids. Everything was delicious. Sitting with others can be a little awkward and may deter others. The band was great. Don't miss the Sound of Music songs on the cow bells. It's great.
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Great atmosphereCons:
—Review of Flame Tree Barbecue
Reviewed by tmbcole Review Date: 01/31/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Anytime we are in the Animal Kingdom, we go to Flame Tree. Someone suggested it to us one time and we now go there when we visit the park. Considering this is a quick service location (I think), the food is great and the price is reasonable for what you get. I like the pulled pork sandwich and the ribs and they are both very tasty.
Seating for Flame Tree is quite unique. There are various pavillions with plenty of seating. It seems like the pavillions go on forever and ever.
I highly recommend Flame Tree. You won't be disappointed.
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Food, seating, locationCons:
NoneReview of Be Our Guest Dinner
Reviewed by tmbcole Review Date: 01/31/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
What can I say. . . the entire experience was unbelieveable. We visited for dinner on 1/22/13 and were seated in the forbidden room of the castle. I don't want to spoil it for anyone, but the rose and portrait are an experience not to be missed.
I ordered the ratitoulle and loved it. I don't care for mushrooms and it had mushrooms, but not so much that I couldn't eat them or pick them off. The order was the perfect size for me and I loved the flavor and the vegetables that were included in the meal.
We had a group of 9 and the server was knowledgeable, professional, and quick to serve us. Even though we were finished and just hanging out (it was late in the evening), she didn't try to hurry us along.
Our bill (mine and my husbands) was about $70 with a tip. I thought that was pretty reasonable considering we can pay that at the Outback Steakhouse at home.
I can understand why there is such a long wait for a reservation. It's well worth it and I would recommend it to anyone. I can't wait to go again.
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EverythingCons:
NoneReview of Casey's Corner
Reviewed by tmbcole Review Date: 01/31/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We love Casey's and try to catch it at least once during our trip to the MK. During our last visit, I got the chili cheese dog and fries. More than enough food and it was really good . . . as always.
We don't always get to see the man playing the piano, but we did on this trip. He's very entertaining and good at keeping peoples attention.
Casey's can be very crowded and sometimes confusing on where the lines are, but everyone seems to manage ok. Even though it's crowded and busy every time we visit, they seem to get people out there pretty quickly. They don't mess around.
Highly recommend Casey Corner.
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BusyReview of Pacific Wharf Cafe
Reviewed by colinlyoung Review Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
Delicious clam chowder and cheese/broccoli soup in a really tasty sour dough bread bowl. The only criticism was that we would have loved more soup and less bread. If you have a big appetite you may disagree.
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Bread bowl soup.Cons:
NoneReview of Award Wieners
Reviewed by colinlyoung Review Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Really tasty dogs, quick service.
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Very tastyCons:
NoneReview of Naples
Reviewed by colinlyoung Review Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Great restaurant with good food. We ate hear twice during our 5 nights in Disneyland resort. The Salmon and the chicken parmigiana we our favourites. Both really moist and succulent. We also had a lasagne ( a touch dry) and seafood pasta ( a touch salty).
Great draft beer and food portion sizes were spot on for our smaller English appetites.
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Good food, quick service.Cons:
NoneReviewed by colinlyoung Review Date: 02/01/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We are DVC members and have stayed at nearly all of the WDW resorts. This was our first stay at the Villas, and we loved it. The rooms are beautiful, and our studio had the same layout as most of the WDW properties. The only annoyance is why do you you only get 1 bedside table and light for double beds?
Our room had a view of California Adventure, which was a nice bonus, and despite the noise from the park as soon as you close the sliding door you can hardly here it.
One of the best perks in California is that you can walk to everything (both parks and downtown Disney). You can also get early magic hotel admission which is brilliant for Cars Land and a must use if you want to avoid the queues.
Overall a great resort and a great vacation.
