Most Recent Reviews
Reviewed by rnipper Review Date: 06/05/2016
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
We had dinner at Ackerhaus on 5/14 to give my niece and 2 great nieces one last Princess experience. The photographer was in such a hurry he was taking pictures before the previous group was even out of the shot and the few he took were so quickly done that none of them had the girls smiling or with eyes opened. It was unlike any of the other character photo sessions encountered.
The girls enjoyed the interaction with the princesses again even though they had seen them all at other locations and Cinderellas Royal Table. Since no one knows which princesses will appear we took a chance that their might be some new ones but I was OK with that.
My biggest complaint was the quality of the entree's. My sister ordered the meatballs and she ate half of one and did not like it. I tried a bite of one and it had an unpleasant aftertaste and was kind of grainy. My pork chop was so overcooked that it was nearly impossible to cut it with my knife. I ate 2 bites and stopped. My 24 year old niece did like her mushroom ravioli and said it was really good. Why didn't we send the food back? It was the end of a long, hot day and we wanted to go get spots for Illuminations so in the words of Elsa we "let it go". It was certainly not a 300.00 meal and we were not on the dining plan. Our waiter was very nice and attentive but I think that if you see that 2 entree's are barely touched you might want to inquire whether there was a problem.Had this happened on our first day or earlier in the day we the pork chop would definitely have gone back.Seasonings or the overall way a dish tastes is individual preference and not necessarily the kitchens fault but overcooking a pork tenderloin is not acceptable.
I would not return here.
Pros:
Nieces loved the princessesCons:
Hurried photographer and poor quality foodReview of Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe
Reviewed by rosehills Review Date: 06/08/2016
Rating: (9) Recommended
Good sized portions of fresh (not fried or microwaved) food. Had salad, taco burger-creative- and fajitas. Good quality all around. Lots of variety of items on the bar to add to your plate. Crowded so a bit challenging to find seats, but staff was helpful in directing guests to open tables.
Pros:
Fresh food, fixings barCons:
SeatingReview of The Wave Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by rosehills Review Date: 06/08/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
Best meal of our trip. Had beef tenderloin, salmon, cheese tray and wine from a small winery we had once visited and loved, Trentadue. Server had great info on farm v. wild salmon as well as the various cheeses. Smaller, quieter dining room was nice after all the crowds elsewhere.
Pros:
Food; Server's knowledge; SettingCons:
NoneReview of Skipper Canteen
Reviewed by baloo Review Date: 06/07/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
The morning of May 20th we were able to secure a same day, 11:45 am lunch reservation here. We were seated almost immediately upon arrival. The theming is great - we enjoyed looking around. Take the time to read the titles of the books on the many book shelves - a lot of them are very clever. My husband and son had the Char Siu Pork, and I had the "Tastes like Chicken". Our meals were delicious and nice sized portions. We did not have room for dessert.
We would definitely eat here again!
Pros:
Great theming & Great FoodCons:
NoneReviewed by MCMod Review Date: 06/05/2016
Rating: (7) Recommended
Originally posted by Austin95mom
My DH, DS and myself stayed at the Grand Floridian May14-May 21, 2016. We stayed in the main building in a king room. The mattress was the worst I have ever slept on. To be fair I like a firm mattress and as soon as you got into this bed you sunk down several inches. If you like extremely soft mattresses then you will love these. We used the pull out couch for our 3rd person and instead of it being pulled down during turn down service it was left out all the time. It would have been nice to have it as a couch during the day. The food in the concierge lounge was very good. We had breakfast there each morning and the cast members on the 4th floor were awesome. I can't say the same for the concierge on the 3rd floor. I spoke to a male cast member on the 2nd day of our stay and asked if they still had foot scrub. He assured me they did and it would be delivered to my room. I never heard anything else about it and asked mousekeeping the next day and she said they no longer had it. I was disappointed but it would have been nice if concierge had left me a voice message letting me know. The other problem I had with 3rd floor concierge was being denied after I requested him to print our boarding passes. I was told that I would have to go downstairs to airport check in and they would print them. When I arrived downstairs it was after 12 noon and they were gone for the day. The next time I approached 3rd floor concierge there was a young lady there and she was more than happy to print them for me. This was our second stay at the Grand Floridian and it is beautiful and convenient. We will stay there again but will skip the extra expense of the concierge on our next trip.
Pros:
Wonderful location and atmosphereCons:
Mattress way too softReviewed by beachpup Review Date: 06/08/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
We have stayed here a few times in the past and loved it, and this time was no different. We had a quiet room in the Ranchos section, and the only negative was the tv reception was spotty for some reason, since we love to have the Disney guide on when we're in the room for the music. Food was good at the food court, it's different than before, easier to understand and navigate, although its puzzling there isn't a burrito on the menu anymore. The enchiladas were really good though! Love the large pool , and the large hot tub! We had gone to the front desk to ask a question and one of the managers actually remembered us from past years, that was such a nice feeling! This is still my favorite moderate resort.
Pros:
Awesome themingCons:
Not muchReview of Main Street Bakery Serving Starbucks
Reviewed by beachpup Review Date: 06/08/2016
Rating: (1) Recommended
What happened to this place?? The Bakery used to be our first stop in the morning at MK, which used to have such a great selection of baked goods and such, but now it's really pathetic, no selection at all. Will miss the days of the real Main St Bakery very much.
Pros:
None reallyCons:
Not the Main St BakeryReview of Sunshine Seasons
Reviewed by beachpup Review Date: 06/08/2016
Rating: (8) Recommended
We always grab a breakfast platter with eggs and french toast here for our mornings at Epcot, and can find a quiet corner to hide away in. It's unfortunate the other parks don't have counter service breakfast options, just breakfast sandwiches (I'm looking at you, Pizzafari at Animal Kingdom, doing away with breakfast... a stale tiny egg sandwich at Starbucks just doesn't cut it). For other meals there are lots of options too, even if it does get crazy busy for lunch and dinner.
Pros:
One of the few places left to get counter service breakfastCons:
Can get very busyReview of Pinocchio Village Haus
Reviewed by beachpup Review Date: 06/08/2016
Rating: (6) Recommended
Partner and I both had the chicken parm sandwich, which was not worth the money. The fries were fast food quality and nothing special. Our dining companions had the flatbreads which looked to be a better option, so if we ever eat here again may try those, which would be the only reason we come back.
Pros:
Cute atmosphereCons:
Food not greatReview of Paradiso 37
Reviewed by miketp Review Date: 06/10/2016
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
THE FIRST THING I WANT TO SAY IS CHECK YOUR BILL CLOSELY. Ours had multiple mistakes. We were supposed to get a 20% DVC discount and they only took off about 2% until I called them on it. Also my sister-in-law was billed for a New York Strip steak even though she had a skirt steak. My glass of reposada which was listed on the menu as $14 was charged at $18.I ate here with my wife and sister-in-law on 6/4/16. We had reservations and were seated quickly. The waitress was personable and attentive. It was so loud we had to practically yell in order to be heard. There were several large groups around us including one with obnoxious drunks. The waitress brought our drinks and nachos quickly but it went downhill from there. My burrito was mostly dough and the steak inside was tough. My sister-in-law ordered rare skirt steak and they brought out a well done sirloin. The waitress took it back and appeared embarrassed.
