Most Recent Reviews
Review of Food & Wine Food Booths
Reviewed by JakesMom Review Date: 05/30/2017
Rating: (8) Recommended
We love coming to this event even with the crowds. We found the best time to visit is for lunch. If you hit it right at 11am there are NO lines.
I just wish they provided more seating and shade.
Pros:
Food selectionCons:
crowds and the lack of seatingReview of Pandora -- the World of Avatar
Reviewed by pubal1 Review Date: 05/31/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
Visited Pandora Saturday May 27th (opening day for regular guests) around 3 p.m. and they weren't letting people into Pandora. We stopped at Tiffins restaurant/bar which is normally empty to find it at capacity. Had a beverage to cool off and went back and after asking several castmembers for directions found our way to the River Ride (our daughter somehow got a FastPass for it the day before). Lots of blacklights and some holograms. There was only a couple of animatronic characters and mostly seemed like forest and water. The line for the Flight line said 180 minutes. In the restroom another guest said he wouldn't wait that long for the river ride but would for the flight ride. It was 95 degrees and decided to wait. The line started outside and the breeze made it o.k. However, after around a hour the line went into a cave. It was stiffling hot with no air conditioning or fans or water. Everyone was complaining and after an hour there was finally a water fountain. Relief!!! Suggest bringing water and ice to anyone willing to wait that long. The wife gets motion sickness and "almost" didn't get on the ride after 2:45 minute wait, but she did and absolutely loved it. She said she closed her eyes when the banshee would dive down toward the forest grounds or under branches. We left the ride and it was dark. The use of black lights on the walkways to show Pandora symbols was nice. They made us walk out the long way and the lines looked to be between 3-5 hour wait time. I've never seen Animal Kingdom this busy. We were too tired to see the new water show and not sure we even could of because the line snaked for what looked like forever. I'd say the Flight ride is the most amazing use of 3D technology, Virtual Reality, seating structure, smells and water misting of any ride I've ever been on which is all of them.
Pros:
Detailing very impressiveCons:
Crowds out of handReview of Pop Century Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by SnowWhite14 Review Date: 05/31/2017
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
This was our first stay at Pop Century, May 2017. We have stayed at the All Star Resorts before and some of the moderate resorts and have never had an issue. The bus transportation at the Pop was horrible. We had over 30 minute waits several times during our week stay and when we spoke to Cast members they said that was the norm. We heard many people at the hotel also complaining. The rooms were okay, but definitely need updating, especially the bathrooms. The food court was fine and we ate there several times. We did encounter several rude Cast Members during our stay, which is unusual for Disney. The pool hours were also disappointing. The pools are not open before or after park hours. I would not stay at the Pop Century again.
Pros:
priceCons:
bus transportation, pool hoursReview of Pandora -- the World of Avatar
Reviewed by alfy Review Date: 05/31/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
After frankly being disappointed by a low-budget Frozen Ever After ride, it was reassuring to see that the Walt Disney World imagineers haven't lost their touch, after all. I think the most impressive thing was the totality of the whole Pandora zone -- barely a square inch that wasn't covered with themed decoration. The blend of natural plantings with man-made ones was done very well. Na'vi naturalistic structures were meshed with "leftover" artifacts from the human interlopers, even in the ride entrances. Both rides were as good as anything in WDW and in fact have advanced the goalposts considerably. Our early preview was uncrowded and we were able to experience both rides multiple times. There was considerable delay in one instance on the flying ride and a couple of guests had to leave the queue in the 16-person chambers, one due to the heat and claustrophobia and another who couldn't stand up for long without her walker. Cast member said the delay was a "guest issue," not a mechanical glitch. Everything in Pandora seemed to be finished and working well, even at that early date. Well done. We look forward to further expansion of this unique and creative mini-park.
Pros:
Astounding, immersive environmentCons:
It's going to be overcrowded for a long timeReview of Liberty Tree Tavern Dinner
Reviewed by SnowWhite14 Review Date: 05/31/2017
Rating: (7) Recommended
Love the dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern! This was definitely our best meal at Disney. The meal is served family style and we asked for seconds of everything! We had advanced reservations, but still waited 30 minutes, which was the only negative. Our waiter wasn't great, we were constantly waiting for drinks or refills of food. Still a family favorite.
Pros:
food was deliciousCons:
wait timeReviewed by SnowWhite14 Review Date: 05/31/2017
Rating: (8) Recommended
Our family had dinner here with Minnie and friends. The characters came around in a reasonable time that you were able to get dinner and eat, but not have to hang around and wait on characters. Although it was a huge buffet, the food was pretty good. There was a carving station with beef and turkey. The salad could have used some freshening up. The kids loved the variety of desserts. We were on the dining plan, but if paying cash the costs seem very expensive for the meal. I guess you are paying for the character interaction?
Pros:
variety of food, character interactionCons:
noneReview of Pinocchio Village Haus
Reviewed by SnowWhite14 Review Date: 05/31/2017
Rating: (7) Recommended
This was our first time stopping here for a quick serve meal on the DDP. It was okay, but nothing special. Our family had the flatbreads and chicken parm sandwiches. Nothing special and I would probably choose Cosmic Ray's over this next visit. We wanted Be Our Guest, but weren't able to get a reservation. It was extremely crowded and the lines were very long, but they moved quickly. We were able to find seating even on a very busy weekend.
Pros:
large seating areaCons:
food was plainReview of Biergarten - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by SnowWhite14 Review Date: 05/31/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
This was our families first time here and it was a great meal! There was a variety of food for everyone's taste, even our picky eaters who enjoyed the chicken and potatoes. Make sure you save room for dessert, which was everyone's favorite. The show during dinner was great and the kids enjoyed the chance to get up and dance.
Pros:
food, entertainmentCons:
noneReview of Mama Melrose's Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by moom2326 Review Date: 06/02/2017
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
Seated in the middle of the room table for two very close to other tables. Dined here before and enjoyed it but this time it felt like they limited menu to quick turnaround items and the chicken parm was not what I'd expect at an Italian restaurant. I could have done better and I don't cook. In a nutshell, the experience was blah.
Pros:
seated fairly quicklyCons:
where we were seated, foodReview of San Angel Inn Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by moom2326 Review Date: 06/02/2017
Rating: (7) Not Recommended
Enjoyed this location in 2014 and was looking forward to coming back. This time around we were squished in like sardines. Table for two squished next to other tables so close I could touch the people next to me. Ruined the whole experience. Food was good and came out quickly but would not return as it was not enjoyable atmosphere.
