Most Recent Reviews
Review of The Wave - Breakfast
Reviewed by mg0914 Review Date: 02/09/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
We ate at The Wave New Year's morning. We were seated quickly as there weren't a whole lot of people there. Our server was helpful and extremely friendly. It's a nice quiet atmosphere.
We all opted for the buffet. There were some standard selections and some not so standard selections. For example, the fresh fruit options were decidedly unique for a buffet.
Everything tasted fresh. It definitely didn't feel as if anything had been sitting too long. All in all we enjoyed our meal and will be happy to go back.
Pros:
food and service were very goodCons:
—Review of Garden Grocer
Reviewed by dmh2418 Review Date: 02/08/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
I have used Garden Grocer for my last 4 trips and love their service! Immediately after placing my order I received a phone call thanking me for the order and reviewed all the details. Everything arrived at my resort all packaged nicely. I even requested a special item and, even though they could not find it, there were other options for me to purchase. I always order 60 days before my arrive for a discount. When my order is delivered I receive a text and email letting me know my order was ready. Bell service delivers my food right to my room whenever I'm ready for it.
Pros:
great serviceCons:
noneReview of Narcoossee's
Reviewed by tiggeress Review Date: 02/07/2017
Rating: (8) Recommended
We had never eaten here but always wanted to, so I made it happen on our latest trip. While the food was delicious, I was a little disappointed in the décor and atmosphere. The tables are close together, and the décor and seating is more fitting to a quick service restaurant. I looked at the photos and thought that they must be bad pictures, and that it must be more upscale in person. It really wasn't.
Our server was attentive and informative, but talked a little too much for my taste. The view is lovely, and we were able to see the MK, including Space Mountain and the castle, along with the Contemporary. It rained slightly while we were there, and there was an amazing rainbow across the water by the Contemporary which was glowing from the sunset from the west. It was beautiful.
The cheese plate, along with the good port wine I had for desert was incredible, and I highly recommend both. In fact, I loved the cheese plate, and to think I almost didn't order desert, because I usually don't, but it came with our meal plan. I almost licked the plate it was so good.
I just think that it's time for a major décor change here, and then it would be pretty perfect.
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Food, ViewCons:
Decor Not As Special, Slightly DatedReview of Mama Melrose's Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by mg0914 Review Date: 02/09/2017
Rating: (8) Recommended
We did the Fantasmic dinner package here on Dec 30. We had a lunch reservation at noon and were actually the very first party seated. Despite that we didn't even get a booth! I guess that's okay but I won't say I wasn't a little disappointed.
The bread and olive oil is such a treat. I had the calamari app which was great. My mahi mahi entrée also was very good. My wife and daughters all ordered pasta dishes and enjoyed them as well.
We've been to Mama Melrose's several times and it's not exactly a favorite but it is usually a pretty good meal. Our experience this visit was in line with our past visits. 50's Prime Time and Sci-Fi remain our favorite HS dining options.
Pros:
food and service were goodCons:
—Review of Liberty Tree Tavern Dinner
Reviewed by mg0914 Review Date: 02/09/2017
Rating: (7) Recommended
Liberty Tree has always been one of our favorites - a must do every trip. For me personally, it has been my #1 restaurant in all of Disney for several years. And so it pains me a little to give it anything less than a 10 or to write anything even slightly negative. While our experience was still mostly positive we all felt it wasn't even close to some of the other meals we enjoyed on this trip. We spent 12 days and 11 nights in WDW and had many incredible meals. Our expectations for Liberty Tree are always very high.
One pleasant surprise was that we were seated so quickly. Normally we check in about 15 minutes early and wait 20-30 minutes to be seated. This visit we were seated almost immediately. Our server, Ed, was exceptionally friendly and really got our meal off to a great start. Everything is served family style and that can lead to a very cramped table.
The salad came quickly and was as always, very good. It was followed by turkey, pork, roast beef, mashed potatoes, stuffing, gravy and mac & cheese. The pork and turkey were good but none of us liked the roast beef at all. In addition, I believe they used to serve just plain ol' green beans - which were good! Now it's green bean casserole which was barely touched. I tried it, I wanted to like it, but it's just not for me I guess.
Maybe our expectations were just too high. Maybe comparing a family style restaurant to some of our other more enjoyable meals on our trip is a little unfair. Because the food was good - it just wasn't "great". And yes, I would still recommend Liberty Tree. I'm certain we will return because I won't let one not-so-great visit undue a dozen previous great visits. Like I said, it actually pains me to write anything even remotely negative about Liberty Tree. I certainly will cross my fingers that our next visit will be closer to the '10' that we've come to expect!
Pros:
excellent service, food was goodCons:
—Review of Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Reviewed by Fantabulously Cherry Review Date: 02/10/2017
Rating: (6) Recommended
We dined at Via Napoli 12/2/17. I was really looking forward here based on reviews from friends. Our waiter was great and was very attentive, especially to my radish allergy. However, we had to wait almost an hour for our pizza. When we finally received it, it was a lukewarm temperature. We were not a big fan of the pizza either. We normally like a more tangy pizza sauce, and this one was almost sweet. I'm willing to chalk it up as a "bad day" and try it again. But for all that was hyped to us as an amazing pizza, it didn't measure up.
Pros:
Great wait staffCons:
Not as good as the hype, took forever to get food, loudReview of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
Reviewed by Fantabulously Cherry Review Date: 02/10/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was my first experience with HDDMR after 11 previous WDW trips. It did not disappoint in any way! The food was excellent and the show was very entertaining. Since we were there in December, we caught the Christmas version. I still have Sixpence singing "I Ain't Gettin' Nuttin' For Christmas" stuck in my head!
Pros:
Everything!Cons:
Nothing!Review of Kona Cafe Breakfast
Reviewed by Fantabulously Cherry Review Date: 02/10/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
In December, we had our first experience here. I was really wanting the Tonga Toast, but told the waitress I can't have it because too much cinnamon irritates my stomach. The waitress told me they could make it without the cinnamon sugar coating. That really impressed me! It was excellent, especially when I got to the bananas in the middle. This place is definitely worth the hype!
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Allergy/irritant friendlyCons:
—Reviewed by Fantabulously Cherry Review Date: 02/10/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
This has always been one of my favorite restaurants and definitely my favorite buffet on Disney property (and I'm not a buffet person). Our trip in December did not disappoint! They have a great selection and there is not a bad tasting dish in the line.
Pros:
The best buffet on property!Cons:
NoneReview of Tusker House Lunch and Dinner Buffet
Reviewed by Fantabulously Cherry Review Date: 02/10/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
We've always loved the breakfast here, but it always disappointed me that there was not a large variety of African inspired dishes. That is not the case for lunch! The selection at lunch has an array of delicious flavors. I was also pleased to see they have the Jungle Juice available at lunch as well.
