Most Recent Reviews
Review of Yacht Club Resort (Deluxe Resort)
Reviewed by daphnee08 Review Date: 03/31/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Stayed here 3/9-3/14 for the third time. Since it was a last minute booking, we had to go with a pool / lagoon view. BUT, was it worth it!!!!!! We had a 2nd floor room, nearest the lagoon. It was a bit of a walk from the lobby, but there was a staircase outside that shortened the walk greatly. The view from the balcony was AWESOME!!! We could see 90% of the Boardwalk, and the Eiffel Tower in EPCOT. The service was perfect as always. It's not as kid friendly, but that's fine by us. The pool is still the best. The short walk to EPCOT and the boat to Hollywood Studios makes the location great. The only downside is we don't want to stay anywhere else..
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PriceReview of Walt Disney World's Magical Express
Reviewed by daphnee08 Review Date: 03/31/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
It's free and easy as can be. Once arriving at MCO, you can't not find the area. Plenty of cast members to assist you along the way to your bus. No need to wait for luggage is well worth it. Depending on which resort, there could be a couple of stops coming and going. This will add a little time to your commute, but they make sure you have plenty of time getting back to the airport for your flight. Of the 6 times riding, only once did we have a bad driver. I think she just wasn't strong enough for the big bus.
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—Review of ESPN Club
Reviewed by daphnee08 Review Date: 03/31/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
We always go here first thing after checking in, it's our "good luck" tradition. Have always sat at the bar and service is great. Same guy been working there since 1999!!!! Typical bar food selection and quality has never been an issue. Servings are huge too. This is one of only a few places that has a good selection of microbrews in WDW. Prices aren't as bad as in the park. As far as noise, IT'S A SPORTS BAR, with dozens of tv's.. WIll continue to go back.
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Beers, atmosphere, locationCons:
—Reviewed by daphnee08 Review Date: 03/31/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Only used one counter service to feed us both. Got a little salad, big slice of pizza, huge cupcake, and drink that was just perfect to hold us over. It was extremely busy, but had no issues on getting food. It was logistically awesome. The salad was a little bowl of greens, pizza was really good. And the cappuccino cupcake was great.. Would for sure go back for counter service.
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—Review of Narcoossee's
Reviewed by daphnee08 Review Date: 03/31/2013
Rating: (7) Not Recommended
Located at the GF on the lagoon, the boat from MK drops you off right here. There is a great outdoor porch to see the MK and Lagoon at night.
The rest of this review is based on the fact that it is a 2 dinner charge on the dining plan. Also, the prices on the menu are steep. We only had to wait a couple of minutes before being seated which was great. But then we sat even longer before someone stopped at our table, despite the attention to all the tables around us. A manager came by to take our drink order as if she knew we were waiting. Then our server, oh boy. She was from the South, based on accent and name tag. Her service was something expected at a diner. We had the calamari app, which was good. The scampi entree was very filling due to the sauce. It was good. The DW had scallops that were good. Nothing above Red Lobster quality tho.
Desserts WERE AWESOME!! My creme brulee was delicious and the wife's cheesecake.... UNBELIEVABLE!!!! The best cheesecake and dessert at WDW!!!!
Sadly, though, I would not go back or recommend based on service and overall menu. I would be livid if not on dining plan. It just is not worth it at all. Plus there were kids running around, on I-pads, screaming and yelling. NOT ACCEPTABLE at a place like this.
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service, priceReview of Rose and Crown Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by daphnee08 Review Date: 03/31/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Stopped many times in the Pub while in EPCOT. While it can be crowded, people come and go quickly. Still have the usual British beers on tap, but expanded the mixed drink menu. The wife still talks about the Welsh Dragon that she had and LOVED!!!! A perfect choice for the ladies. We were delighted to see an expanded food menu in the pub. The English Bulldog sandwich was awesome and a good price. The corned beef was very light on the beef end, and almost twice the price. Will always go back, service is always great.
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beer, pub menu, atmosphere, quick turnaroundCons:
crowdsReview of Kouzzina by Cat Cora - Breakfast
Reviewed by daphnee08 Review Date: 03/31/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
Went twice on our recent trip for breakfast. I had the yogurt and DW had waffle both times. Both were that good. Menu has a small selection, but good variety. All the food looked good. Service was very good and quick, mimosa's quite tasty. With location to EPCOT, HS, and Yacht Club, it was perfect. Also has outside eating area on the Boardwalk
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Variety, location, priceCons:
—Review of Chefs de France - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by daphnee08 Review Date: 03/31/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Went for 1st time on 3/9 visit. Had to wait about 15mins for reservation, be careful not to go to far from hostess or u might not hear ur name called. Once seated, service was great, no flaws at all. The maitre'd, Jean Luc, was awesome. Greeted everyone and made trips thru dining area. We went with the Prix Fixe which was plenty. Our soups were very, very good. My salmon was cooked perfect, and the DW's short ribs melted in your mouth. The desserts were just as good. Will def go back, well worth it. Only downside, no Remy!! But I hear he's always in the kitchen.
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No RemyReview of Biergarten - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by daphnee08 Review Date: 03/31/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
This was our 4th visit on our recent trip. Some people might not like the fact you could be seated with another group, but that's the way it is in places like this in Germany. They have a good beer and wine selection to go along with the fabulous buffet. Make sure to check out both sides of the buffet, as selection varies. Also leave room for the great desserts. We caught 2 of the shows while eating, and they are wonderful and entertaining. This will always be one of our stops.
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Buffet, show, beerCons:
seatingReview of La Hacienda de San Angel
Reviewed by daphnee08 Review Date: 03/31/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
ALL FOOD is pricey at WDW. My math is it's twice as expensive as it should be. So it's about right. People looking for Taco Bell or Chi-Chi's should not go here. The taco trio app was good, the shells were very good, the way they should be. The DW's chicken had a spicy kick too it that was at her limit, not above, but close to. My short ribs were very tender and great flavorful. Frozen margaritas were a little runny. Again, it's not your typical neighborhood Mexican joint. Don't expect it to be.
