Most Recent Reviews
Review of Maya Grill - Dinner
Reviewed by jnscook Review Date: 03/11/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
The food was not bad. It just wasn't what it was last time we went. The menu changed. I was so looking forward to a steak with a fried plantain on top, which I had never tried before I had it at Coronado. Not there anymore. And...I expect home made tortillas at a table service restaurant. Not here. The side of corn was to die for. The steaks were good. The chicken in the soft tacos was good. But pretty much, not much to boast about. I want the old menu back. Desserts were fine. Waiter was good. Do I recommend this place if you need an afternoon at the resort and don't want to run back to the parks, yes. Will I run from the parks to eat here...no.
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convenience within CoronadoCons:
menu has changedReview of Rainforest Cafe
Reviewed by jnscook Review Date: 03/11/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
This was our first time to any Rainforest Cafe. We had the Primal Steak, fried shrimp and chicken fried chicken. The quality of the main protein was quite decent! Better than I expected from some reviews. Maybe we were just hungry! Fries were typical boring fries. We all went in on the Volcano Dessert. It was good....brownies, vanilla ice cream and whipped cream in an impressive presentation. Ok, I know that Rainforest Cafe is not a Disney product, but I did expect a little bit better quality in the decor. Still a neat idea. Still on our favorites list. Waiter was great.
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decor a bit cheesyReview of Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe
Reviewed by jnscook Review Date: 03/11/2013
Rating: (3) Recommended
This is a great place to go when you are so tired that you cannot make it to the next food joint. Otherwise, be ready for sub-par hamburgers and fries. This was my least favorite of the 5 fast food places we ate. Run away.
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foodReview of Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party
Reviewed by andrencau Review Date: 03/11/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
After reading mixed reviews, my family and I were skeptical to try this. There were 6 in our party on Thursday March 7. We are at the table closest to the entrance and photo pass photographer. We were right on the rail, so no need to stand. The only, very small negative to this spot was that we were not more centered with the castle, but it was nice not to have to worry about getting to the rail to watch.
The desserts were great. There were plenty to choose from and they were restocked regularly. We would definitely do this again and again. It was nice not having to worry about somebody coming in last minute and wedge themselves in or stand in front of our kids for the fireworks.
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did not have to fight crowdsCons:
noneReview of Cafe Rix - Quick Service
Reviewed by jnscook Review Date: 03/11/2013
Rating: (6) Recommended
Pizza was better than I thought it would be at this place. Ended up here because we missed by 5 minutes the 2 p.m. closing of the cafeteria across the hall (which I highly recommend). Dessert was fine. Seating was non-existant. There is a huge seating area for the cafeteria...BUT, that is for the cafeteria and they have it gated in because that area is "waitressed". Soooooo, there are about 8 tables to choose from and if you don't get one of those, you end up in hoping they don't kick you out of the bar when you sit there!
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convenience within CoronadoCons:
sitting space needed badlyReview of Sunshine Seasons
Reviewed by jnscook Review Date: 03/11/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
Once again, I say...finding quality food on your counter service meals is key. THis is a place you can actually find "not so fast" food. We all had the rotisserie half chicken with mashed potatoes or rice. They were all yummy! Mashed potatoes made with sour cream and chives. We had the brownie for dessert. It was fine. Nice to sit inside in a wide open space. Recommend for families wanting wide variety of decent foods.
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noneReview of La Cantina de San Angel
Reviewed by jnscook Review Date: 03/11/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
The trick on a dining plan where half of your meals are table service and half are counter service is to try to find the best quality food on the counter service meals as you can. Sometimes you are just too darn tired to make to a better place. But cruddy hamburgers and french fries day after day get old. This is a great place to get better quality food on your counter service meals. We had the tacos. You get three tacos (soft or crunchy, I think). The soft are in a corn tortilla. The meat (your choice) was good! Chips and salsa come with it. Desserts were a little lacking...but, happing to forego a popsicle for quality food. The seating area (outdoors only) is in such a pretty place if you can get a seat. I say this...it is nice in March...not so sure I can say that in July.
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need more seatingReviewed by jnscook Review Date: 03/11/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
I am not sure why this place gets such poor reviews. We have eaten here on the last 3 trips to Disney and it is one of the better fast service meals we get each time. I will say, I have eaten here before during "rush hour" and it is not so much fun inside...lots of people crammed together and yelling kids. We ate this time right at 11 when they opened, had a nice table outside and really missed the crowd. It was quiet nice. So, I say...skip the inside tables if the weather is nice. Pizza is good! The salad and desserts were all good also. Everyone was happy.
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noneReviewed by jnscook Review Date: 03/11/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Why to stay at Coronado: this resort is made for conventions. Therefore, the resort is a little less flashy than some of the other Disney resorts. Quieter, in general, also. Check-in was fast and good. Our room was ready ahead of schedule. Unlike last trip for us, the buses ran very regularly and often. The bathroom could have been a little cleaner, but in general the room was in good order. We stayed in the Rancho section which had some nice touches inside the room. I think, if we had not brought a fan to have on at night the gas golf carts all night might have been annoying. The roll-away bed that I got added to the room over the phone and then re-made sure about at the front desk when we checked-in was not in our room 8 hours later. So had to re-call the desk, but they quickly and happily fixed the situation. Best part...the beds. The beds were soft and I was happy.
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quieter, not so gimmickyCons:
not anything enough to mentionReview of Behind the Seeds - Epcot
Reviewed by klp1015 Review Date: 03/13/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
My husband and I took this tour on Feb. 28. I had done it many years ago, but it was his first time. Our guide was Mark, a recent grad of Ohio State. His enthusiasm was obvious and contagious. We learned some really interesting things about pest control as well as the gardening methods used by WDW. The tour was supposed to last about an hour, but we ran longer because Mark took the time to thoroughly answer questions from the group.
