Most Recent Reviews
Review of Flying Fish
Reviewed by justme33040 Review Date: 08/09/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
I heard Flying Fish was finally re-opened after 7 months. New décor, new Menu. As it had been a favorite we decided to invite Mom and her friend to join us. After viewing the new menu and the prices, we decided to order several appetizers and a soup. WE all chose the Blue Crab Bisque. there was plenty of lump crab meat in the huge bowls. The server has also added the sherry right there at the table so you could tell him, none, just a little, or go ahead and pour. Hubby went with none, I let him just pour. the appetizers were all nice sized portions. I often make my dinner out of appetizers and a salad or soup, so I was surprised at the regular sized dinner plates that the appetizers were plated on. Hubby decided to order the regular Wagyu beef filet for his meal. he always orders medium rare plus- or on the medium side of medium rare. he alsa asked to switch the Bordelaise sauce for a garlic butter sauce. The beef appeared more rare than he would usually eat it, but he took a bite and said it was perfect. I believe the wagyu is more red, it was so tender it just melted. yes the filet was large enough, he gave everyone a bite to try. we asked the server to recommend a dessert to share, she suggested the "Under the Sea". It was 3 hills of Chocolate mousse, along with toffee that looked like coral fans. it was very rich and perfect sized for 4 to each have several bites. All of us very much enjoyed our meal, and we will be back, just not as often as we went to the "Old Flying Fish" due to the higher price point. The DO also still take the Tables in Wonderland Discount card...So that is a plus !
Pros:
beautiful decor, very upscale,and quieter than the dining room used to be.Cons:
priceReview of Pirates League at Magic Kingdom
Reviewed by vickie1016 Review Date: 08/09/2016
Rating: (9) Recommended
In July, DD10 was transformed into a Mermaid. We purchased a top & skirt at home and brought it with us. Our reservation time was 10:00 am, but a large family checked in before us, so they were running about 40 minutes late!! Once they were ready for us, DD was shown a dressing room to get changed, then signed the mermaid book.
The transformation was fun, the CM was in full character during the whole interaction and engaged DD with questions and trivia about Jack Sparrow. The hair and makeup took about 45 minutes.
After that was finished, you are then escorted into the "secret room" where photopass takes several pictures. We had pre purchased Memory Maker, so all the pics where loaded to our magic band.
The experience is fun, the decor is spot on, the CM are great.
In previous years DD was a pirate, again with a costume from home. Same experience as this year.
Pros:
alternative to BBBCons:
runs behind scheduleReview of Mama Melrose's Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by vickie1016 Review Date: 08/09/2016
Rating: (9) Recommended
Family & I had lunch here in July. Food was great, server was very friendly. We did not reserve the Fantasmic lunch package, but the server offered it to us, which we accepted. The server was very accommodating, as DD 10 wanted a change to her app. and she didn't care for the plated dessert so he brought her the kids spaghetti & meatball cupcake (which she loved!)
Overall it was a great meal & we look forward to eating here again.
Pros:
Server was great, food was tastyCons:
Waiting area too smallReview of Fairfax Fare
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/10/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
Other than the very busy seating in August there was nothing else we would change about this meal.
We ordered ribs which came with corn on the cob, a chicken and rib platter (also with corn on the cob) and a loaded jacket potato with sour cream, cheese and chives.
The cupcakes were Minnie-type with cute little bows on top. I am not a huge fan of cupcakes and these were a little sweet for my taste but otherwise very nice. The entrees were outstanding and made a nice change from usual theme park offerings.
Pros:
great ribs and loaded potatoesCons:
crushed seatingReview of Garden Grocer
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/10/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
Another trip to WDW and another Garden Grocer delivery. The price is great compared to WDW water prices etc. The delivery had arrived prior to check in and was perfect.
I can't recommend GG highly enough.
Pros:
good price, accurate delivery and on time.Cons:
noneReview of Trolley Car Cafe - Starbucks
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/10/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
We only used this store for Frappuccinos which were the same at every Starbucks in the parks but the service here is far quicker than the outlets at Epcot and the Magic Kingdom.
Pros:
quck lines - better than the Starbucks in the other parksCons:
—Review of Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/10/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
We ate here twice in August 2016. Once for breakfast where I had the croissant jambon fromage toasted and absolutely delicious, DS had a pain au chocolat and DD had a baguette. Would not change a thing. With a drink these three items classed as one counter service credit and one snack credit on the dining plan.
For lunch DD had a baguette with cheese and ham followed by a chocolate chip brioche which was absolutely enormous. DS ate a baguette and pain au chocolat and I had the croissant jambon followed by a crème brulee. This place has so much choice, all delicious. It is in a lovely hidden little corner but why did they not add seating in the refurb. It is incredibly difficult to find a seat near the patisserie.
One tip is that the restaurant opens at the same time as future world not at the same time as world showcase. If you go early for breakfast (before 11) you will more or less have the place to yourself.
Pros:
fantastic breakfast, lunch and cakesCons:
inadequate seatingReview of Skipper Canteen
Reviewed by Collette Review Date: 08/10/2016
Rating: (8) Recommended
We came as soon as they announced they would take Tables in Wonderland. The hostess was very entertaining; the servers less so, but they were quite busy. The hot and sour soup was the most delicious I ever had, but it is very very spicy hot. My husband liked the arepas appetizer very much. I had the duck noodle bowl and was very surprised that the duck pieces were way too large to easily handle with chopsticks, and worse yet, still had the fatty skin attached. I think they should trim off the skin and cut the pieces bite-size. The broth had a very good flavor and it was fun slurping up the noodles. My husband's stew was good-tasting and interesting; it had a lot of potatoes. We shared a kungaloosh dessert, and I really liked the bananas and ice cream part. I love chocolate, but the cake part seemed more like a brownie and was more dried out than it should have been around the edges. I didn't like the coffee dust stuff at all. We got plenty to eat here and it was very tasty overall.
Pros:
good food, small dining rooms very niceCons:
no wineReview of Kringla Bakeri og Cafe
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/10/2016
Rating: (8) Recommended
Food was good, The sandwiches are nice and fresh but all pre-prepared so difficult to make any amendments. On previous trips we have been able to have a sandwich, salad or fruit, pastry plus drink for a qsdp credit. This time fruit was in lieu of a pastry (same as most other outlets.)
The seating was mainly taken by people not eating here but waiting for someone in the line for Frozen which was a great pity.
Pros:
nice sandwiches and pastries, good priceCons:
seating busy now that Frozen ride is opened.Review of Yorkshire County Fish Shop
Reviewed by LISAE Review Date: 08/11/2016
Rating: (10) Recommended
OK we are from the UK and it is disgraceful that we even contemplated eating here and yet while listening to the group play in the UK pavilion we decided to share a bag of fish and chips. Amazing!!! Very fresh, authentic and hot. Plus one of the few places at Walt Disney world you can find vinegar to put on your fries.
