Most Recent Reviews
Review of Be Our Guest Dinner
Reviewed by DisneyDana Review Date: 06/24/2016
Rating: (9) Recommended
My best friend and I got lucky and scored ADR's here and to be honest I wasn't expecting great food being in the middle of a theme park but boy were we surprised! My friend had the steak and I tried it and it was very good and well seasoned. Even her fries were better than most. I had the pork chop and it was amazing! The only thing we didn't care for was the much touted "gray stuff". It wasn't a cupcake when we went, which I think would be MUCH better. It was some sort of skinny hard brownie with gray stuff on top. It was tiny, about the size of a snickers bar and tough and crumbly. The gray stuff on top was actually wonderful, but we both agreed that we wouldn't ever have to try it again, at least not in brownie form. All in all, this has become my favorite meal in the Magic Kingdom.
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atmosphere, food,Cons:
very loud, hard to get reservationsReview of Whispering Canyon Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by DisneyDana Review Date: 06/24/2016
Rating: (8) Recommended
My friend and I had lunch here and I was super excited for her because it was her first trip to WDW. I thought it would be a great place to break her in so we ate here for our first meal of the trip. While the food was better than expected, the service was not. We were seated way back in a corner by the kitchen away from all of the antics so she never even noticed anything fun was going on behind her. Not once did our waiter bother to play along so pretty much it was just a restaurant with decent food. This seems to happen to me both here and at 50's Prime Time every time I go. The bad part was I told them at the check in desk that I had a first time visitor with me and asked if we could please get a server that was really into it. I'm starting to think that when you ask, they are deliberately sticking you with the worst waiter they have. He was so soft spoken that we could barely hear him and he seemed nervous like he'd never waited a table a day in his life. Oh well. Maybe it's because we never have children with us. Hopefully when I take my new niece next year we will get a different response.
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tasty food, fun atmosphereCons:
some waiters just will not play along!Review of 50's Prime Time Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by DisneyDana Review Date: 06/24/2016
Rating: (6) Recommended
The first time I ever visited WDW with my family, we ate here and had the most memorable meal of any of the restaurants on property. Ever since I have tried my best to recreate that experience for many many of my friends on their first visits to no avail. With this place it all comes down to your server. No one will ever beat the guy who looked like Robert Caradine from Revenge of the Nerds. I have no idea what his name was but it was about 1996 and he told us he had also been the gangster on The Great Movie Ride and loved acting. Anyway, I digress...my hats off to you dude! lol So on this trip, I was with my best friend and my father. Deana my friend, had never been to WDW before so I tried to pick all of the really cool themed restaurants so that she would have the best experience and fun memories for the rest of her life. As things were going...the only thing memorable would be the food at Ohana because neither the server at Whispering Canyon, nor this one at 50's Prime Time were the least interested in playing along. At both places I explained I had a newbie in hopes of being seated in a good section. Nope. I had the meatloaf and it was very good, but I wish they would do away with those tasteless crunchy green beans that no one eats. Everyone really liked their food, but because of our lousy server I had to sit there and explain to my friend what USUALLY happens in that restaurant. Sadly we could sit and watch fun stuff happening to OTHER people, but our server was nothing more than friendly and attentive. No matter how much we joked around with him to give him the hint, he seemed like he had no idea WHY we were in such a playful mood. As if he got the job and no one told him what the theme of the place was about. This has happened to me at least 4 other visits to this restaurant that I can think of, but I keep on hoping for the best. The closest I come is when I get a server that is kind of a smart alek, and sassy who likes to tell your kids that they don't have to listen to their parents and encourage the kids to boss their parents around etc. Not exactly how it was in the 50's but at least their trying to play along in some form. Not sure if I will bother giving this place another shot since it's been a disappointment sooo many times.
Pros:
good food, best atmosphere at any theme park restaurant!Cons:
LOUSY NON PLAYING ALONG STAFF!Review of Plaza Restaurant
Reviewed by DisneyDana Review Date: 06/24/2016
Rating: (8) Recommended
I was pleasantly surprised by this restaurant. I had been hesitant to try it because of the lack of Disney theme and there are so many other places to try. This trip we were trying to save a little money so checking out the menu and the fact that I don't care for counter service, this seemed like a good spot. I had the meatloaf and my Dad got the reuben. The portions were perfect and the cost was a nice change from the ridiculous prices at other restaurants. We had actually cancelled our ADR's at Crystal Palace due to the price and booked The Plaza instead and we were not disappointed. I will definitely be eating here again.
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always able to get a reservation, good foodCons:
not very Disney themedReview of Tiffins
Reviewed by Collette Review Date: 06/25/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had a wonderful evening here, beginning with a beer flight in the Nomad Lounge. At dinner I had a very fine temperanillo wine from Argentina, the tenderest grilled octopus, and a lamb chop with a spicy tomato "jam" over a lentil stew. The chocolate ganache turned out to be too heavy for me, but my husband's mango mousse was a nice chaser to lighten it. Everything was presented so beautifully—my husband's fish special of the day was a whole fried snapper that came standing up on the plate just as though it was swimming through the water. Its flesh was very moist and tender. The bread with a special spread also was interesting and tasty. Even though we hadn't signed up for the Jungle Book package we were given it anyway. We also received a postcard-size print of a Joe Rohde drawing. A truly magical evening.
Pros:
excellent food, beautiful atmosphere, quietCons:
priceyReview of Beach Club Marketplace
Reviewed by joplin Review Date: 06/24/2016
Rating: (8) Recommended
It's a Disney miracle! The Beach Club Marketplace finally offers Mickey Waffles for breakfast.
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ConvenientCons:
Not much indoor seatingReview of Everything POP! Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by DisneyDana Review Date: 06/24/2016
Rating: (5) Recommended
The food is typical food court type food, but the line moves quickly and everything I tried was decent. The best thing they have here, and I believe it is exclusive to the Pop food court, is the tie dyed cheesecake! I had two while I was there! Very unique and not just pretty to look at! It seems to be a brightly colored tie dyed cheesecake like the name says but the crust I believe is a layer of red velvet cake! YUM!
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lots of choicesCons:
crowded and loudReviewed by dznyntnh Review Date: 06/26/2016
Rating: (8) Recommended
Garden Grille just started serving a character breakfast and lunch. We went on a Friday morning and I was able to book the reservation the day before. At 9, the place was only about 1/4 full, as word is still not out. I'm one of those who prefers family style to a buffet, so I like Garden Grille and O'hana for character meals. The meal starts with fresh fruit and Chip's sticky buns and continues with eggs, tater tots, Mickey waffles, ham and bacon. It's all you can eat, for three of us (two adults and an 8 year-old) it was more than enough. Service was great and in less than an hour we were able to eat and see Mickey, Pluto, Chip & Dale. Definitely, a hidden gem for the moment,
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Family Style, Quiet(er), CharactersCons:
Lack of meal choicesReview of 'Ohana Dinner
Reviewed by rsfan Review Date: 06/26/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had a party of four adults for our big night out during our recent visit. You check in and are given a pager; the waiting area seems crowded but turns over quickly. We were called near to out reservation time. You are greeted and led to your table, stopping along the way to pick up a freshly baked loaf of bread. We had a nice table that overlooked the lagoon and bordered the aisle. Our waiter served us promptly; he was friendly and efficient. The food starts flowing almost immediately: chicken wings and pot stickers (with dipping sauce), followed by salad, noodles, and veggies. The meat skewers come by one kind at a time. The cooks at the firepit know what they are doing; when you're cooking 100 skewers at a time, a little too long or short on the fire can be a disaster. All three meats were done perfectly. The sirloin in particular was of very high quality and cooked expertly. You want to keep eating but you know dessert awaits. The bread pudding and sauce was fantastic. We were also given a celebration cupcake for our anniversary; a nice gesture but a very dried out cupcake. At $40 a person I felt this was a high value meal. A steak alone at Le Cellier would run more than $50. We never felt rushed though the staff turned over those tables like pros. We wont miss this dinner on future trips.
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Food, setting, serviceCons:
NoneReview of Contempo Cafe
Reviewed by rsfan Review Date: 06/26/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
We chose to eat here one evening before going to the Magic Kingdom. The setting is cool and quiet in the lobby of the Contemporary, with the monorail trains providing background. There are a ton of choices on the menu. I had the steakhouse salad which had a substantial quantity of steak. The flatbreads and soups were also a hit. The food is made to order; you pay and then its brought out within 5 minutes. Free drink refills are available. Overall a good alternative to MK crowds only 1 monorail stop away
