Most Recent Reviews
Review of Pop Century Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by LuckyBMom Review Date: 03/19/2017
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
We checked in to a dirty, dusty, well-worn standard room. My husband called and asked to change rooms after discovering a black, greasy substance all over the TV remote. This was certainly not the oldest, grossest thing about this room. Thread-bare, FILTHY carpet, dust everywhere, ahem...HAIRS in the bathroom, etc. We called for the new room and met resistance from the front desk. We were promised a different room in the morning. Feeling unsatisfied, we called back and demanded to be moved immediately instead. This time, a manager assisted us and gave us a CLEAN room closer to the lobby. The comped us that night and we ended up getting a preferred room for the standard price. This was great but shouldn't have happened. The whole resort could use a good old-fashioned power washing. Lots has been neglected and ignored. I don't think we'd stay there again. It wasn't up to Disney standards and it was crawling with teens and college students.
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Not clean, very wornReview of Cinderella's Royal Table Breakfast
Reviewed by MinnieMouse2570 Review Date: 03/19/2017
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
This was our third time eating Breakfast at the castle and our worst experience. I booked this because it was my daughter's #1 requested experience. Last time 2013 the food was amazing...Lobster crepes! These are no longer available and the remaining options only average at best. The characters were rushed and not at all impressive this time. For the money spent, the food and characters should be amazing! I don't think we will be returning.
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None, very disappointedCons:
characters, rushed, foodReview of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Concierge
Reviewed by cdancel Review Date: 03/20/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
Checked in and hostess gave my son his birthday pin and a cheetah print visor. She then escorted us up the elevator while singing the Mickey Mouse song. MANY other guests joined in the singing while we marched to the elevator. She told us not to try and push the #6 elevator button but rather just hold our band to it and it would take us there. Another cast member greeted us on the 6th with a welcome gift bag full of trail mix, scroll of welcome and hotel info. He then offered us alcohol while we waited for a room but we declined and just partook of the offered snacks which included jelly beans, cookies, fresh fruit and create your own trial mix: goldfish, yogurt covered pretzels, cashews, cranberries, golden raisins, and African spiced nuts. A room was ready but we wanted a bunk bed room which took about thirty minutes to clean for us. My son enjoyed watching Sister Act and snacking while I perused the small book lending library in the lounge. We came back at dinner time to the lounge and on the menu they had broccolini, mashed potatoes, butter curry turkey, as well as African stew. I remember reading that the club did not serve enough food to count as a meal and I would disagree. I think they served enough at breakfast and dinner to fill me up. However the lunchtime offerings definitely would not hold me over. For breakfast we had African quinoa which was quinoa with diced fruit and you could add additional fruit or brown sugar. They also had oatmeal, boiled eggs, fresh fruit such as pineapple, berries, grapes, grape fruit, bananas, etc, croissants, bagels, yogurt, jams, butter, cream cheese, scones, muffins, milk, juices, teas, and the cappuccino machine. We definitely got our money's worth with the food. They also kept the lounge very clean with a constant supply of staff members clearing the tables, refreshing the food supplies, and taking special requests from diners. I tried to tip one but he said they were not allowed to accept tips. Staying concierge level is also the only way to get the great views from the 6th floor. I have never stayed fancy level at any other hotel so have nothing to compare it to. Also should note that we paid less for it as we had the Florida resident discount rate and the concierge level was only about $20-$30 more per night than a non concierge level room. But we loved it, would recommend, and would do again.
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Free food, great views, great customer serviceCons:
noneReviewed by bjtrax Review Date: 03/21/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
We stayed at SSR for from March 9-14, following a 4 night DCL cruise. The resort is big, beautiful, and the pool areas were very nice. All staff we encountered were friendly & helpful. We requested the Congress Park area to be close to Disney Springs. Our building was as far from the DS walkway as we could be in that area, so it was not a big advantage. Next time, I would try to get the Grandstand area as it seemed closer to everything and was the first bus stop. It was a very nice resort & we would gladly stay at SSR again!
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nice pool areas, beautiful, Disney SpringsCons:
transportationReview of Trail's End Restaurant
Reviewed by volleyfrog119 Review Date: 03/21/2017
Rating: (7) Recommended
We went for breakfast at 8am but were greeted with a brunch buffet. It had all the good breakfast items, biscuits and gravy, eggs, breakfast meats and this delicious moonshine juice made of guava, orange and passion fruits. Also on display was a carving station, mac and cheese, cold shrimp and fried chicken but we weren't ready for all of that at breakfast, and definitely not the price of $23 a person.
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Delicious breakfast buffetCons:
breakfast buffet overpricedReview of 50's Prime Time Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by volleyfrog119 Review Date: 03/21/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
We loved 50's. The pot roast was so moist it could be cut with a fork. My husband had a sampling of Maw's favorites. The fried chicken was amazing as my 10 yr old son would say. We didn't like how we were sat in the common area instead of our own little kitchen but I didn't say anything to request a new seat. It was rather busy so I didn't want to wait any longer. Our server was Cousin Chris. He didn't pick on us but gave us a good nearby show which was fine with us. Overall a good experience.
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pot roast and fried chicken were delicious!Cons:
we were sat in a common areaReview of Mara - Jambo House
Reviewed by bjtrax Review Date: 03/21/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
Still the best Caesar Salad we have found anywhere. Made a special trip from Saratoga Springs to get it (and spend some time with the animals)!
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deliciousCons:
noneReview of Crystal Palace Breakfast
Reviewed by Figment Family Review Date: 03/22/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
As 2 young adults eating at Crystal Palace we were afraid we would feel out of place with a lot of kids meeting Pooh. That was not the case at all! We had a great time! The characters spent time with us. Tigger missed me while I was getting an omelette and came back to catch me again, which was really nice.
One of us was in a wheelchair because of a broken ankle, and had no trouble navigating the open buffet. Everyone was really nice in helping us out.
The food was delicious for breakfast. We particularly liked the french toast, fresh fruit, and omelette station.
Overall it was a great experience to eat breakfast with Cinderella castle right out the window.
My only complaint would be that it took awhile to get our check.
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Character Interaction, See the Castle, Food!Cons:
Slow to get checkReview of Fort Wilderness Campground
Reviewed by volleyfrog119 Review Date: 03/21/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
We stayed at the Fort MLK weekend 2017. Wow what a huge place! We had a little mix up at check in but it had to do with our reservation being booked twice. Our Travel agent worked that out. We got right in to site 414. It was nice and close to the boat launch and all the restaurants and store. Everything else was just a golf cart ride away. We brought our own cart. Nice golf cart paths and parking everywhere. Enjoyed Chip N Dale sing a long on our first night. Nice little arcade for my son and husband at Pioneer Hall. The buses ran smoothly to and from the parks. The boat launch also ran great. The boat launch staff were very friendly. Enjoyed other activities on site like the fireworks and the electric water pageant. The comfort stations were very clean and so was the rest of the park. Nice modern trash receptacles. Friendly folks, we WILL be back again!!
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nice and quiet, big lots, boat launch to Magic KingdomCons:
nothing negativeReview of Hollywood Scoops
Reviewed by cmoranski Review Date: 03/27/2017
Rating: (8) Recommended
Delicious ice cream. Large portions but also expensive.
