Most Recent Reviews
Review of Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Reviewed by BuckeyeBarb Review Date: 04/13/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We ordered one four cheese and one large pepperoni pizza. We were able to feed four people with the individual and large. The pizza arrived hot and delicious! Service was perfect!
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Great PizzaCons:
NoneReview of Be Our Guest Dinner
Reviewed by chrisfam4 Review Date: 04/12/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was a most magical experience from beginning to end. I will do my best to try and explain every moment. First, at check-in you are held on the bridge until your table is ready. At first I was a little disappointed that we couldn't get closer to the castle to admire the detail work but we were only there for a moment. We had 4:45 PM dinner reservations and were seated almost immediately. Once our table was ready we were greeted by our host who took us up to the castle doors. He presented my daughter (6) with a candlabra to hold and treated us like visiting royalty as we entered the foyer. This personal attention was the reason for holding us on the bridge. We were taken to our table in the ballroom and it took our breath away.
Our table had striking red napkins fashioned into a rose and the place setting was set just so. Our host presented us with menus and within minutes our drink orders were promptly taken by our waiter.
Our meals consisted of the French onion soup and the champagne vinigarette salad. The soup was a hit and the salads were very light, I only wished it had a little more dressing. I suppose I could have asked for more, it just didn't occur to me at the time. For dinner everyone at our table tried something different. MIL had the salmon, firm and flaky. FIL had the cornish game hen, tender and moist. DH had the porkchop which was probably the most beautiful plate. The meat was a generously cut chop, tender and juicy, cooked to perfection. I had the scallops and shrimp in a lobster broth served in puff pastry. The seafood was succulent and the sauce was light but flavorful. My side vegetable was a saute of spinach and slivered carrots that went perfectly with the seafood. Others at the table had the asparagus, broccoli, and steamed green beans. DD had the child's steak and I was AMAZED at the portion and tenderness of the meat. So good I would have eaten it myself. DS enjoyed the pasta with marinara and mozzarella cheese, also a generous portion off the child's menu.
We were inside the restaurant about an hour and a half, and 4 times during the meal the soft music would rise dramatically and the Beast, our host, would enter the room and walk through the restaurant, greeting his guests. Then he would proceed to his throne room to take pictures and greet you personally. They staff only asks that you wait until you have finished dessert before visiting. This dramatically cut down on any wait as most tables finish their meals at different times.
Now for dessert. First, let me say that the meal was superb, best table service at MK, so we weren't hungry for dessert. Since we had two children and each of their meals came with dessert we decided to share theirs. Well, when the cart was presented, no one could resist. Again we tried to each get something different. We had the passionfruit puff pastry, the lemon meringue cupcake, the strawberry cream cupcake and the chocolate cupcake. The cakes were moist, the icing decadent and the filling in each cupcake was light and creamy. The perfect end to a fantastic meal.
After dinner, we visited the beast and then wandered around the restaurant to see the decor. DH, DD, DS and I had already eaten at the restaurant for lunch on a previous trip. My in-laws were being treated for the first time. This was a memorable meal for us all.
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Atmosphere, food, attention to detailCons:
noneReview of Biergarten - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by chrisfam4 Review Date: 04/12/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We have eaten here many times and will continue to do so. I NEVER thought I would eat German food as I am not a big fan of sausages and pickled things. However, I am so glad I gave it a try because it had now become one of my favorites. We dined here on 4/3 at 12:30 and were seated with plenty of time to eat and enjoy the show. We were right down on the floor and had a blast!!
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Food, AtmosphereCons:
NoneReviewed by nats1966 Review Date: 04/14/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
I am wishy washy about the poly. On one hand I do love the atmosphere, but the other the rooms really need refurbishment for the price you pay. But, having said that they are being refurbished right now.
Pros:
transportation; monorail and ferry
theming
dining
grounds are beautiful
Cons:
rooms
outdoor walkway; rooms are not connected to main lobby
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grounds, atmosphere and diningCons:
rooms, outdoor walkwayReview of Spirit of Aloha Dinner
Reviewed by nats1966 Review Date: 04/14/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
It's a fun show and yes it is cheesy, but that is the fun of it. We happened to go last November right after the menu changed and it was not good. When we went 2 years ago, the food was good, but this last time it bordered unacceptable.
I think if you have not gone before try for the entertainment knowing it is cheesy, but do not go for the food.
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FunCons:
FoodReview of Tutto Italia Restaurant - Italy
Reviewed by Denfill Review Date: 04/14/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Have now eaten here 3 times, twice absolutely fantastic and once good but not great. We find this to be one of the best restaurants in Epcot when the service is good, but poor service at this restaurant can spoil the meal. The choices are good, the portions decent and the chefs choice appetizer plate can be excellent. On our trip this year it was one of the two best restaurants on our trip. It is now on our repeat list for each visit.
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Great service when they are onCons:
Can be inconsisteantReviewed by minniemagicalmoments Review Date: 04/14/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
I have enjoyed all three meals at Akershus but this time it was dinner. I love the way they do the appetizer course as a buffet. My kids ate more this way and I felt like it was a better value. Salmon and Mushroom Pasta were both good. This venue is well lit and the princess are very friendly. I also like that they include the photo package with the princess, Belle, as a gift!
Pros:
princess interaction and good foodCons:
noneReview of Disney's Boardwalk Inn Concierge Level
Reviewed by GabnJer Review Date: 04/14/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We just stayed at the Boardwalk Inn from April 8-11th to watch our son play in the ESPN WWOS. The cast members at the Concierge were AMAZING! If not for Anita, we never would have made the first game to see our son pitch! Each cast member was special in different ways. Anita, Jackie, Jessi, Lorenzo, Pete...they made our stay so memorable!
Transportation to and from ESPN was a huge CON. This is really something that Disney needs to look at and correct. Many parents stay at the Boardwalk due to its location and proximity to ESPN, but getting there is a nightmare! The first day Anita, GOD BLESS HER!!!, gave a taxi voucher to get to ESPN and we made it in more than enough time to what my son pitch the first game...The second day of stay we decided to take the bus because we did not want to intrude. well, it took literally 1 and 1/2 hours to get there.
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Cast MembersCons:
transportation to ESPN WWOSReviewed by minniemagicalmoments Review Date: 04/14/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Enjoyed a 6 night stay at Riverside in April 2013. I had requested a connecting room with another family in Building 16 of Alligator Bayou and it was granted. Room was ready by 2pm. It was a standard room, ground floor facing the parking lot (which is what standard is) and it was great. The room lined the parkway but was very quiet. The exterior and interior doors were very sound proof. We had 5 kids between the 2 rooms. Really love the pull-down wall bed for my 7 year old. The room's temperature was easy to control with the new wall thermostat. Water pressure was great and refrigerator was cold. I like requesting a room about half way between 2 bus stops that way you can get off at the first stop (West or South) and walk. Food court was super busy every time we visited but there is lots of seating. The 2 reasons we would have to return is the bed for the 5th person (child) and the relaxing atmosphere versus a value resort. There is a marked difference between this resort and a value.
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clean, quiet,Cons:
large resort, 4 bus stopsReviewed by GabnJer Review Date: 04/14/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Stayed there in August, 2012 at the Outer Building Club Level....OMG! It was positively perfect. There was always food there, not enough to fill you for a lunch or dinner, unless you just kept going up, but it was sustaining until a lite dinner.
The Cast members were amazing and right there for ANYTHING you needed.
