Most Recent Reviews
Review of Garden View Lounge Tea
Reviewed by margesse Review Date: 03/01/2016
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
I registered just to review this experience. Since 2006, my husband and I have enjoyed Afternoon Tea annually. It was always relaxing, and delicious, and with very attentive but not smothering service. I think I remember we used to pay about $35 for the tea, and that included a nice sized glass of sparkling wine or champagne; it is now $45 a person. For that increase in price, you get less delicious food, in smaller servings, with ugly china and not even real tea leaves in the tea pot. This past time...the server was terse and unpleasant. The food has all changed- no more generous portions and fresh trifle. Instead we were served hunks of boring cheese, stale crackers, and smaller portions of less tasty tea sandwiches. You now have to choose this or that, rather than just getting some of everything. The trifle that used to be served here was something I tried many times to recreate at home, but could never get it just right. The trifle I had in September 2015 was "seasonal", and it was awful. It was tart, and a small serving, and mixed with stringy citrus fruits which ruined the entire taste/texture of the dish. It was so bad I switched it out for the pathetic swan monstrosity that was offered as the other dessert choice, which was also not good. This experience was so bad, and I heard others seated after us comment negatively on the changes to the servers, who seemed to be indifferent. It still makes me so sad, and bothers me so much, that 5 months after I last ate here I felt I had to review it. I emailed and then spoke with someone from Disney about the experience, and they gave us a dining credit to use on our next visit to WDW, but that hardly makes it better. I loved this tradition with my husband, and we no longer have it. I would suggest anyone who loved it when they first tried the afternoon tea to pass, because you will be sorely disappointed.
Pros:
nostalgiaCons:
menu has changed significantly, higher price, worse serviceReview of California Grill
Reviewed by disney 522 Review Date: 03/02/2016
Rating: (6) Recommended
The first word that comes to mind is disappointed - we first ate here 2 years ago and i have been dying to return - i was so excited this time when we were able to fit it in to our trip - however, i will not make another reservation here - first of all, the dress code policy applies to no one! There were the sloppiest looking people eating there - i know we are on vacation and busy all day but i did like the fact that we could have one night of getting dressed nicely(khakis) and have a Nice dinner atmosphere - then the food was not nearly as good as i remember - it was no better than any other higher scale chain restaurant - i did like the new decor and we had a wonderful view of the fireworks but really if i was not on the dining plan i would have been upset for the amount i would have paid for a just ok meal
Pros:
Great atmosphereCons:
Not as good as previousReview of Brown Derby Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by disney 522 Review Date: 03/02/2016
Rating: (9) Recommended
Hands down the best meal we had all week on our vacation! The atmosphere was a bit plain i expected a more "horsey" off to the races type atmosphere mixed with the celebrity pictures - our server was efficient but not spectacular - the food was wonderful! I will definitely go back! However, again, as far as i know this dinner experience has a dress code of nice pants and shirts...not many people followed and if you are going to have a dress code then please make sure people follow it -
Pros:
Great foodCons:
Just OK serversReview of Tusker House Character Breakfast
Reviewed by bosslady79 Review Date: 03/11/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
This never disappoints, the chef came out to the table to walk thru the buffet for gluten free options. There are many items available, there is also an entire selection of baked goods and toast with a gluten free toaster.
Pros:
Great choices, great food, great charactersCons:
NoneReview of Pinocchio Village Haus
Reviewed by bosslady79 Review Date: 03/11/2016
Rating: (7) Recommended
My family dined here on 2-3. They really enjoyed the caprese pizza and salad. They also enjoyed being able to get garlic knots in place of a dessert on the dining plan.
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FoodCons:
busyReview of Columbia Harbour House
Reviewed by bosslady79 Review Date: 03/11/2016
Rating: (7) Recommended
The salmon was good for quick service, it came with choice of fries or broccoli, but they served both. The Gluten free options were limited. The gluten free brownie was good, but again, one of two options. The other option was a GF cookie. They did provide a to go box so I could join the rest of my family at Pinocchio's. 2-3-16
Pros:
Great quick serve salmonCons:
limited Gluten Free optionsReview of Be Our Guest -Counter Service Lunch
Reviewed by bosslady79 Review Date: 03/11/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
Nothing disappointed, the gluten free beef sandwich was great with great flavor. You get two small sandwiches. I opted to get a soup with the dining plan instead of dessert, the GF potato leek soup was awesome, very flavorful.
Pros:
Great food, fast service, great theming, Gluten free optionsCons:
NoneReviewed by bosslady79 Review Date: 03/11/2016
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
The chef came out and walked the buffet. We were in the first seating of lunch, so everything was fresh/ The only choice for dessert was a GF brownie. The brownies were good, but only option.
Pros:
Good selection on buffetCons:
Poor dessert choices for Gluten allergiesReview of Everything POP! Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by bosslady79 Review Date: 03/11/2016
Rating: (7) Recommended
Glad they have brought back the nachos.
Very accommodating for food allergies, however, the wait to speak to a chef was long. The wait was also long for the specially prepared food.
I advise the person with a food allergy order 20 minutes before the rest of the party.
Pros:
Variety for gluten allergyCons:
Long waitReview of Biergarten - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by bosslady79 Review Date: 03/11/2016
Rating: (8) Recommended
The chef came to the table to walk thru the Gluten Free options on the buffet. He also brought GF rolls.
