Most Recent Reviews
Review of 1900 Park Fare Character Breakfast
Reviewed by PolynesianStitch Review Date: 03/26/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We ate here for dinner and were very pleasantly surpised at the overall quality of the dinner. The strawberry soup is exceptional, platters of food on the buffet were refreshed frequently and and the selection of interesting salads was diverse and included a lot of choices that we didn't see elsewhere and really enjoyed. The dessert tables had at least a dozen different types of desserts all in petite size servings so that you could sample several different ones. A very nice touch. Special kudos to the chef who came out because of my food allergy and took me on a complete tour of both sides of the buffet describing all dishes and making recommendations, not only was he informative but very personable, making me feel like he had been looking forward to this all day. Then he checked on us multiple times during dinner and brought out a special dessert at the end of the meal. Will be going back.
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chef interaction, dessertsCons:
—Review of Mama Melrose's Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Figee17 Review Date: 03/26/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Had a wonderful late lunch here on Saturday March 24. We made reservations when we entered the park around 11AM and had a reservation for 1:20. It was not crowded in the restaurant and we were seated promptly. We had a great server. I ordered the spaghetti and meatballs and it did not dissapoint. Four meatballs were too much for me but they gave a nice amount of pasta and the sauce was delicious. I tried some of my dining companions' chicken parm and it was also very good. I had the California wine flight and that was delightful! 2oz pours of a Zinfandel, Merlot, and Chard. if I remember correctly. Very nice meal.
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Good foodCons:
NothingReview of San Angel Inn Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Figee17 Review Date: 03/26/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
We had DELICIOUS food and I had a wonderful margarita (passion fruit) but though I like the atmosphere, it is VERY dark and our server wasn't at all friendly. We did luck out with a seat right in by the water though, so that was fun.
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Delicious food and drinkCons:
Dark, unfriendly serverReview of Theme Park Photo Pass
Reviewed by OurFamily Review Date: 03/26/2013
Rating: (6) Recommended
We have pre advanced purchased the CD the past two years. It saves us money and we do not have to worry about which photos we were going to purchase after our trip. However, I did not think we received our full money this time around vs. last year. Last year the CD also came with a photobook and that was a great deal. Also, the photographers seemed to be the paparazzi with each family. We felt it was so worth it to have all those photos. I noticed this year, the photographers have become standardized. They seem to take one as the child is approaching, one hugging the character, and then one facing the camera. More often than not, the photographers seemed to be just standing there waiting for the child to finish to move on to the next child. I would much rather have a ton of “bad†photos than just 3 -5 of the normal photos with every character. ALSO, pay attention to the photographers scanning your card. Our daughter had some lovely photos with Cinderella (she was dressed up as Cinderella that day) but the photographer was too busy looking at the line and her watch that she didn’t scan the card so we missed some of them on our CD. Fortunately, my husband is a camera fool and was snapping pictures left and right so we did get a few of the ones I thought we had missed. From then on I made sure the photographer scanned the card before we left. I am not sure if we will pre-purchase the CD again next year.
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pre-purchase, convenience of not always having camera outCons:
seemed standardized, missed some quality photosReview of Art of Animation Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by charmed Review Date: 03/27/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We would recommend this value resort to everyone- We will stay there whenever we travel to Walt Disney World.
Pros:
Stayed in Little Mermaid-Great place to stay-Loved the decor- Cast members did great job keeping it clean and supplied- everyone was friendly- pools were fabulous- great poolside movies every night- food at food court was delicious- We wish all food courtCons:
we have no consReview of Chef Mickey's Breakfast
Reviewed by MJ Review Date: 03/27/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had breakfast at Chef Mickey for the fourth time this past February 28th. We are two adults and one pre-teen. We always have our first breakfast at WDW at this location. We come here for the fun atmosphere and the character interaction which can't be beat. The staff has always been very nice and the breakfast food very good. There really is something for everyone, even smoked salmon and capers which I alway have. Of course, if you're going to do a math equation as to value of food to money spent then you may as well not dine anywhere in Disney. Rather, go for the atmosphere, the fun, the character interaction which is priceless and you will know that your money was well spent.
Pros:
Atmosphere, character interactionCons:
noneReview of Garden Grocer
Reviewed by brothacraig75 Review Date: 03/27/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Used Garden Grocer for our fifth consecutive year in December 2013 and another year of A++++ service. Although we utilize the Dining Plan, we also use this Service for staples that we need though out the week. Why pay $3 for a bottle of water in the parks or waste a snack credit when you can buy the whole case for $7??? Overall, the prices are reasonable compared to the price of a rental car and the convenience is worth its weight in gold.
Pros:
Continues to impress five years and running...Cons:
NoneReview of Captain Cook's
Reviewed by PolynesianStitch Review Date: 03/26/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Excellent place to stop by for a quick hot breakfast before going to the Magic Kingdom.
Tonga toast is particularly tasty and pastries and hot breakfasts are very good. Had no problem finding a table and staff was friendly and efficient.
Pros:
quick service, good foodCons:
—Review of Art of Animation Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by Chrisb908 Review Date: 03/28/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
We stayed in the Little Mermaid room at AOA March 16-24, 2013. The theming is awesome, four story tall Ariel, Tritan and Ursula. The rooms are small, although enough for my family of three. Again, theme is great, loved bathroom tile, Ariel's Grotto. Our room on first floor near lake with view of Pop Century resort, great location to be in no noise from passersby. Walls, however, very thin, heard neighbors shower. Mousekeeping ok at best. Only got one "towel character" after leaving $10 tip, rather than $5 daily tip. We slept late one day, but out of room by 11 am. Room not cleaned. Expected more for $40+ total tip. Towels are awful, scratchy. No towels at pool, have to use room towels and call mousekeeping for extra. Really long walk to food court which is very crowded at times. Quick service food good, very overpriced. Long lines to checkout. The big pool area in Finding Nemo area, is awesome, you can hear music under water, kids play area with slide, "pop up water" area, which was a big hit with my 6 year old daughter. Movie every night outdoors, also a big hit. Area for kids to draw in front of resort. Bottom line would stay again, only because of theming, but prefer moderate resorts.
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Theme of ResortCons:
Mousekeeping, long wait at food courtReview of Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Reviewed by Chrisb908 Review Date: 03/28/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
My six year old daughter chose to be mermaid Ariel. I pre-purchased her costume online at Disney Store. The whole experience was awesome, her stylist Melissa was great! She asked a lot of questions about what she had been doing on her trip, school, etc. She chose the Diva hairstyle and also got her nails and makeup done. She looked adorable! The only negative note was the original pony tail at the base of the style was too tight and it hurt her, a lot, she was afraid to say anything. She was in tears 10 minutes after leaving. But we went back, they were great and they loosened it up a bit. Then we went for photo shoot. Would definitely go again.
