Most Recent Reviews
Reviewed by DanInNH Review Date: 07/28/2016
Rating: (8) Recommended
We have stayed at OKW many times, and generally love being there. We have usually been able to get rooms near the hospitality house. I think this most recent trip was the first time we ended up basically a bit far to walk back and forth to the main building from the room and at times, if raining, used the bus system.......It works, just takes time.
We typically spend our days in the parks, but we met up with relatives who wanted to spend a few days at the resort and not do much of anything but relax, due to an injury. So it was really our first experience at OKW going for counter service. We were underwhelmed. Sandwiches (in wraps) must have sat for a bit -bread soggy, other food items over cooked. Order not correct when picked up. And there are really no other options and it is a limited menu.
And if bad weather or it is super hot outside, you have to eat outside on a picnic table, if all are not occupied - unless you bring it back to your room, to the pool area, or invade the lobby sitting area.
We love the resort - but truly wish they would beef up the counter service. If they did that it would likely be in our top 3 resorts behind BLT and BCV.
Pros:
Quiet, Love view of Golf course from room, extra room size is niceCons:
Busing within the resort, Counter service optionReviewed by TiggerTrigger Review Date: 07/31/2016
Rating: (6) Recommended
I realize it's not a deluxe resort. The beds in our room were not good and the springs creaked every time you moved. Our family staying in the adjacent room also had bad beds. The bedding is also a far cry from the cushy comfy stuff you get at the monorail and Epcot resorts.
I also think Disney is missing the mark on buses with the resort size. We've always stayed deluxe and only heard horror stories about overcrowded buses...until now. You've got 4 stops at PORS, 1 stop on the return journey at POFQ, more rooms than several deluxe resorts combined, etc. It's no wonder it's such a mess. They either need more buses going more frequently or a redesigned route.
While we live along the gulf coast and the grounds look very similar to things we see at home (mansions and quiet pools look a lot like older apartment complexes in our area), I could see how this could be pretty for people who don't live in this part of the country. It has lots of pretty areas for jogging or walks.
The pools were also great, the service was good, and we liked having the boat to Disney Springs. I've also seen complaints about it being too large and spread out. Now maybe we were in a better building (just had a standard view in Magnolia), but we thought everything was very convenient.
We stayed here as part of a group event and were limited with resort options. It wouldn't be my first choice, but I also think it would work well for a number of people if they'd just get better beds and improve the bus situation.
Pros:
Price, pool, service, DS boatCons:
Bed quality, bus set up, carpet, size, bathroomReview of Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Reviewed by TiggerTrigger Review Date: 07/31/2016
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
We've debated about trying this one for a while as we're pretty picky with pizza. Originally from the NY metro area and having traveled to Italy, most pizza just falls short. Still, lots of people said this wouldn't disappoint.
We had the hardest time ordering because it is so loud in there. I felt so rude because we were practically screaming at times to get our server to hear us.
As for the pizza, we ordered two of the big ones and they were each horribly soggy. We had to roll the pieces up like taquitos because it was the only way to eat it. Even knife and fork wasn't working well because it's so paper thin. The taste on the pepperoni pie was OK, but we got one of the other specialty ones with eggplant and it was incredibly bland.
Well, we can say we tried it and based on our firsthand experiences...we won't be going back.
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ServiceCons:
Soggy Pizza, LoudReview of Caribbean Beach Resort (Moderate Resort)
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/10/2016
Rating: (9) Recommended
we enjoyed a wonderful two weeks at this resort. Our 9th trip to WDW but our first trip to the Caribbean Beach Resort.
The resort is very similar to the Coronado Springs Resort (just more palm trees and less cacti).
The distances between buildings are not as far as we expected. Buses were far better except for the Magic kingdom bus on both early opening days that we were there.
Old Port Royale is a good resort counter service - not the best on site but certainly not the worst.
Mousekeeping was generally very good with the exception of the trash that had accrued behind the murphy bed. When we reported the problem it was dealt with very quickly.
Would definitely return.
Pros:
Beautiful resort, regular buses, nice rooms,Cons:
Trash behind Murphy BedReview of Spice Road Table
Reviewed by TiggerTrigger Review Date: 07/31/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
I was worried about this one as I'd seen some negative reviews concerning service. Thankfully, the service was great during our visit. From the hostesses to our actual server, everyone was so friendly and helpful.
As for the food...everything was delicious. Well, my husband didn't love the hummus fries, but he doesn't love hummus...so I can't knock them for that. For cheese lovers, the brie is a treat you probably won't want to share. We tried a number of the appetizers/small bites on the menu, which was perfect.
It's also a beautiful restaurant. I'm sure it would be nice for Illuminations.
Pros:
Food, Atmosphere, ServiceCons:
noneReview of Sci-Fi Dine-in Theatre Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by TiggerTrigger Review Date: 07/31/2016
Rating: (8) Recommended
We really enjoyed this meal. The food was nothing earth shattering, but the burgers were good, we loved the onion rings, and the milkshakes were great.
We loved the nostalgia factor with everything being shown on the screen...just wished they had more content so you didn't repeat any material.
Pros:
Onion Rings and MilkshakesCons:
Needs more content on film being playedReview of Crystal Palace Breakfast
Reviewed by TiggerTrigger Review Date: 07/31/2016
Rating: (5) Recommended
This is normally our favorite character meal, and while the food and service was good this time, the character rotation in the dining room is off.
We used to be able to get the 8am ADR and see everyone by 9am. This time, we'd only seen two of the four characters by 9am and of the two we saw, one barely spent any time with us.
As much as I love the breakfast lasagna, we'll be giving this a rest in future trips. We know they used to rotate the characters more efficiently and it makes no sense to change it and have people camping out longer for characters.
Pros:
Service, Food, Location, TimingCons:
Character RotationReview of Be Our Guest Dinner
Reviewed by deakam Review Date: 02/12/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had dinner here on February 3. We were seated within minutes of our reservation time. I had the shrimp and scallops in a lobster bisque served in a flaky pastry puff. One of the best meals I had all week. The wine pairing suggested on the menu was spot on. Number one son had the Cornish game hen and loved it, number 2 son had Salmon and loved it. Three different dessert choices all very good. Number 1 son was wearing a birthday pin and received a special dessert, The Grey Stuff....he said the dishes were right.
The service was spotty. We were seated in the West Wing. Very intimate. Not nearly as noisy as the ballroom and the tables were much farther apart. The affects are truly Disney. The after dinner visit with the Master was fun. He was very engaging for a character that does not speak. I think the big problem here is congestion. The entire new area of Fantasy land is very crowded.
Pros:
theme was spot onCons:
attention from server.Review of T-Rex
Reviewed by IanDLBZF Review Date: 08/02/2016
Rating: (9) Recommended
Food here was great, we all loved it! However, service was a teensy bit sluggish. I will return in the future though...
Pros:
The food, atmosphereCons:
Service was a bit on the slow sideReview of Captain Cook's
Reviewed by mickeymom5 Review Date: 08/05/2016
Rating: (7) Recommended
My oldest daughter and I shared the Big Kahuna sandwich with fries. It was okay. The bread was a little dry. My youngest daughter had the kid's turkey sandwich. It was carved thick turkey slices. Her bread was also dry. One piece of the turkey could not be eaten as it had a hard piece running through it. We were disappointed, but at least we our dessert was great! We went outside and got two Dole Whips!
