Most Recent Reviews
Review of Flame Tree Barbecue
Reviewed by Cjmsh12 Review Date: 02/19/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
This is the best BBQ in Florida. They bottled their own sauce and rub and sell it in Parks. The beans are unreal, BBQ Chicken, Ribs, Salads, etc. This is a must have every single trip to AK. Your missing out if you pass this gem up.
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long lines which is a good thingReviewed by Corks84 Review Date: 02/19/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
Our experience at the Poly was largely positive! We were 2 parties, traveling together and were assigned adjoining rooms as requested! The adjoining rooms were fantastic! This was our first trip with our 7 month old - and with the grandparents next door, we had help whenever we needed! Plus, in the evenings, we could go to their room and watch tv with the baby monitor going and the door open.
The room itself was great, we had to get a little creative with storage, but we made it work. Definitely not the drawer space we are used to at most Disney Resorts, but we made it work. The split bathroom was great and made getting ready in the mornings a breeze.
Our location in the Tokelau building was perfect, it was convenient to the resort. We often walked to the TTC to catch the monorail to Epcot which was perfect! Our only real complaint was that the monorail was unreliable at best. Each day one of the beams was down. Resulting in having to get creative in transportation. Not a huge deal, but when paying to stay at a monorail resort and then not being able to use it like it is intended is a bit disappointing.
Overall we loved our stay at the Polynesian! The rooms, the lush, tropical grounds, location and theming make it an ideal place to stay when at Disney.
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Monorail down frequentlyReview of Boatwright's Dining Hall Dinner
Reviewed by King Ezekiel Review Date: 02/20/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
We've only visited The Boatwright's Dining Hall once but we will be sure to visit again. While the price was a bit high, that's what you should expect from Disney. My mother had The Big Easy and I had General Fulton's Prime Rib.
While I can't give my mothers opinion on The Big Easy, I can say that the prime rib I had at The Boatwright's Dining Hall is by far and wide the best prime rib I have ever had. The cut I got was the size of a large dinner plate and for $34, it was worth every penny. It does have a bit of a spice kick to it but it's not spicy, just enough to make your nose run a little.
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Atmosphere isn't all that greatReview of Morimoto Asia
Reviewed by King Ezekiel Review Date: 02/20/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
We visited the evening of 02/13/17
Let me start with our appetizers: The Kanikame Rangoon's and The Morimoto Spare Ribs. All I can say about the rangoon's is all rangoon's you eat after your visit to Morimoto Asia will be inferior. I'd gladly pay $15 for 3 of them. As for the ribs, eat them slowly and enjoy every bite. The meat just falls right off the bone and almost melts in your mouth. Know what I know now, I would have just ordered a few dozen ribs and eaten those exclusively.
For dinner I had the Duck Ramen, my mother had the Beef Lo Mein Noodles and my father had the Sweet and Sour Crispy Branzino. My mother thoroughly enjoyed her noodles, however my father didn't care much for the fish, although it is supposed to be a chef special. As for my ramen, I thought it was kind of bland. I wouldn't order it again. Also a note with the ramen, they do put whole sprigs of parsley in it. Make sure you chew the ramen thoroughly because I choked on the parsley several times.
For desert, we shared an order of the Churro Fondue. While it wasn't delicious, I personally think I could replace the churro's they served with the churro's from Magic Kingdom and you couldn't tell the difference.
All in all, going back I think I'll order a different entree next time but as for the appetizers, I would highly recommend each of them.
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NoneReview of Garden Grocer
Reviewed by Jessica527 Review Date: 02/20/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
I was extremely impressed with Garden Grocer. I used this service due to having 2 little ones in diapers. This saved me the hassle of needed to pack a suitcase of diapers, wipes and other baby/toddler necessities. The water, beer and wine alone was a huge cost savings compared to purchasing it throughout the park. I was impressed by the phone call I received right after placing my order and the timeliness of my order arriving at the resort. The only con was the brand diapers I ordered came in an older style which wasn't nearly as nice as the new one (same brand/type just old style). But even with that, I would highly recommend this to anyone!
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Older ProductReview of Yacht Club Resort (Deluxe Resort)
Reviewed by Jessica527 Review Date: 02/20/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
The Yacht Club is stunning inside and out, the lobby is impressive but the view outside is enough for me to stay again and again. I loved the atmosphere it created and always felt welcome everywhere I went. The pool was fantastic and I wish we had more time to spend there. If you have a little one who isn't a fan of sand though, make sure to bring water shoes for them to enjoy the experience. We loved our location, with a view of the water on the first floor. I had requested a location closest to the conference center due to nursing my little one (traveling for work, hubby & baby back in room) and they honored that request and more. I was very impressed with the service (mousekeeping, bell services, front desk) and everyone that we encountered. The room we received was slightly dated but i know they are currently updating all rooms so this is something that I looked past. My only wish is that they had a grab/go meal option, especially for our little ones. I believe they are redoing and expanding this off the lobby so lets hope that happens this year. Overall we had an amazing stay at Yacht and I would recommend it anyone that can stay there.
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Slightly Dated (But Currently Upgrading)Review of Lotus Blossom Cafe
Reviewed by Jessica527 Review Date: 02/20/2017
Rating: (6) Recommended
We had the orange glazed chicken with white rice and both enjoyed our meal, but it wasn't anything special. We had hoped it would be something different then our typical chinese food we would get at home, but is was just basic. The kids options are very limited, especially if you have a picky eater. I wish they would add low mein to the menu or have more sides available for rice/noodle options. It was overall just good, but I would visit a different counter service before making my way to this one again in Epcot.
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Basic chinese, limited menu for kidsReview of Flame Tree Barbecue
Reviewed by Jessica527 Review Date: 02/20/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
We loved our meal at Flame Tree Barbecue for the 3rd trip in a row. We have always found this is the biggest bang for your buck for the quick service plan and even paying out of pocket this time, we still feel this way. Adults can easily share the Chicken/Rib/Pork combo and be full. The portions are large and plenty to go around. The ribs are fall off the bone and amazing! The seating has always been a delight as well, looking over the water and being a great cool spot to take a break. I love the theme for predator and prey as well. I highly recommend this for anyone.
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—Review of Columbia Harbour House
Reviewed by Jessica527 Review Date: 02/20/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
We have always enjoyed the Columbia Harbour House. It has been a great stop every trip and has never been a bad meal. This time we tried the Salmon entree and Fried Shrimp, both were filling and a great price. The salmon was similar to those you would find at a "sit-down" location. And if you can't find a seat downstairs, go upstairs for additional seating. I highly recommend it.
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Wide selection and lots of seatingCons:
—Review of Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles
Reviewed by Jessica527 Review Date: 02/20/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
I love the French Bakery and always highly recommend it. We stopped by for a treat and indulged ourselves in the Creme Brulee. It was amazing as usual and I think everyone should try it.
