Most Recent Reviews
Review of Yorkshire County Fish Shop
Reviewed by disneydiner Review Date: 09/10/2017
Rating: (10) Recommended
For value and taste, this is one of the best stops in Epcot for a delicious meal. I last ate here in mid-August. The fish and chips is consistently good. The same meal in the Rose and Crown is nearly twice the price. This is a great place to eat and no reservation needed.
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Great lunch!Cons:
noneReviewed by liltinksmom Review Date: 09/18/2017
Rating: (6) Recommended
We checked in Sept 6th around 6pm. NO wait. The person at check in seemed a little off or flustered, he didn't even have us set up our magic bands with a pin....thank goodness we didn't head out to dinner without them activated with a pin! (We went to the gift shop to pick up our mugs and that is when we were told we would have to go back to the front desk to activate it and set up a pin.... ugh ok.) We had already requested through our travel agent and upon my parents check in on Monday the 4th of Sept. that we be VERY near one another. They told my parents that they had it already set up. However, upon my check in there was no such record and even though we were in the same building and on the same floor we were VERY far apart. My mother was NOT happy, I just said that it was fine. (Not really, but what else could I do?) We went to Disney Springs for dinner and ate at Art Smiths Homecoming, and it was really good! DO NOT attempt to walk from DS to the Grandstand area of SS...it was a LONG walk!!!!!! I am sure that there was a quicker way, but we couldn't figure it out.
Our room was really nice and I liked the separate bath/sinks.
We just happened to arrive before Hurricane Irma, which also put a damper on our trip. We were scheduled to go home on Sunday the 10th, but my husband (back in NC) convinced us on Thursday night that we needed to head back home Friday morning! 🙁 We only got to stay Wed nt and Thurs nt...so didn't become really familiar with surroundings.
Upon check out we encountered another "OFF" employee. This was to the point of another employee telling her....you have a guest...to which she replied, "I know." (She had never acknowledged us in any way) I was already unhappy that I was having to leave early and you could tell she wasn't happy to wait on me or my Mom. ( I truly AM sorry that the employees were having to work knowing a hurricane was coming, I don't mean to sound cruel). We asked her several times if we would receive some sort of refund for at least our room portion. She said that she was sure we would....Not really the answer I was looking for, ya know? Still waiting for a credit to appear on my credit card...ugh!
All in all I am going to sum it up that I did enjoy the rooms, but will probably not stay here again....
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Very nice roomsCons:
TOO big and not enough signs to show you where you are etcReviewed by nukeantz Review Date: 09/13/2017
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
I can not believe the high prices this place charges. Any other food court, including Dixie landings(port orleans riverside) next door is reasonably priced. Can not believe the cost difference, will not stay at here again. I like riverside SO much better anyway
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tastes goodCons:
Highest priced food court in disney hotelsReview of Paddlefish
Reviewed by Purney Review Date: 09/21/2017
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
My wife and I dined at Paddlefish on Sept 8. Save your money for another restaurant where the service and décor are friendlier.
Staff seemed friendly but once our order was taken the service became indifferent. Our plates were brought and just plopped down on the table. The staff seemed to be just going through the motions.
We both had the house salad which was indifferent. It was just lettuce and a few things like carrots with some tasteless vinaigrette.
I ordered a glass of wine and it was just brought to the table. Nobody asked if I liked it or asked if I wanted another when my glass was empty.
I had a fish special for dinner and my wife had fish and chips. My dinner was tasty but nothing special. Certainly not worth the price. Wife said the batter on her fish was too thick and peppery. She did not finish it. Once finished eating we sat looking at our dirty plates for what seemed like several minutes before they were taken away. I had to flag down our waitress to order coffee which arrived lukewarm. It came in a coffee press, the handle of which must be pushed down slowly so as not to get coffee grounds into the beverage. Our waitress just jammed the handle down and the result was crunchy coffee.
The décor is dreary. everything is in shades of gray. In some parts of the restaurant there are ceiling and wall decorations but not where we sat. White walls and gray floor. Blah. This restaurant is cold and harsh looking. It is definitely not worth the price much less the two credits it will cost those on the dining plan.
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decor, service, qualityReview of Ariel's Grotto Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by blana Review Date: 09/22/2017
Rating: (7) Recommended
We went to the last lunch seating, which includes the characters. The princesses we met were Ariel, Belle, Rapunzel, Cinderella, and Tiana. They were nice, but not as interactive as at some meals we've been to in the past. The food was nice enough. There was no choice for dessert, just a preplated trio for each of us, including two children & three adults.
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Characters, foodCons:
PriceReview of Hungry Bear Restaurant
Reviewed by blana Review Date: 09/22/2017
Rating: (8) Recommended
Nice for counter service. We had chicken sandwiches & nuggets and kids power packs. Plenty of food and lots of seating. But quite a bit of the seating was outdoors with no shade. We were there in the summer, which meant large portions of the seating area were abandoned because everyone wanted shade.
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Food was decentCons:
Lack of shade over some seatingReview of Flo's V8 Cafe - Cars Land
Reviewed by blana Review Date: 09/22/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
Loved Flo's. Great theming. The Veggie Tater bake was very filling and tasted great. Other members of our party had turkey sandwiches. The only problem was that all of the seating available wasn't obvious. We saw the seating area to the left of the ordering window and went that way. There was only one table on that side, directly beside the waitresses cleaning station. After we were all settled in, I took my youngest to the bathroom. On our way there, we discovered the seating area to the right of the ordering stations that was previously hidden. That side was virtually empty. But, where we sat had perfect views of Radiator Springs Racers, so we were fine with our choice.
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Good food, good viewsCons:
Difficult to find seatingReview of Naples
Reviewed by blana Review Date: 09/22/2017
Rating: (7) Recommended
After being seated, the wait staff forgot about our table. Other tables were getting food out before we ever got our drinks ordered. With three kids, the youngest was 4, this was not a good thing. However, once they were alerted to their mistake, they were attentive & the food (we ordered a pizza to share) was good.
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Good pizzaCons:
Waiters forgot about our tableReviewed by amitch91 Review Date: 09/25/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
I have to preface this that WL is our favorite resort. I love the closeness to MK, as well as multiple modes of transportation. This was our first stay at BR - rented points. We will definitely do it again, and hope to buy into DVC.
We had 5 adults (myself, my husband, and 2 adult children, one future DIL). The plan was for the two girls to share the bedroom, our son to have the pullout couch. Let me just say, the couch was extremely uncomfortable. So, I let my son stay in the bedroom with his sister and fiance' (separate beds - sorry I'm still old school). The couch was even uncomfortable to sit on, in my opinion - so if you plan on using the pull out, I'd only recommend for a small child. I understand that the couch is easier to keep clean, but if you plan on spending any time on it, I'd go to GP or the lobby for more comfortable seating.
We loved having the kitchen - I ordered Garden Grocer delivery, and made breakfast every morning - saved money and calories. 🙂 Also loved having laundry facilities right in the room. It was a walk from the bus stop, or from the boat (Rm 3553), however, we felt it was an easier walk than at Pop from the 80's to the bus stop or food court.
Another plus was having 3 tv's! 🙂 For our afternoon nap/relax time, there were 3 different shows on in 3 different rooms!
This was the worst time we had with buses - we waited 40 minutes on two separate occasions for buses to HS and to EP. At AK departure, we had to wait 45 minutes for a bus to arrive, completely fill up to standing room only, then change out drivers, with an inspection mixed in. If we had had reservations, we would NOT have made the reservation - over an hour wait with all. We love the boats to MK, however, we even had one evening headed back to MK that we had to wait through 2 boats loading because there was no enough room on the boats for all that were standing in line waiting. One night there were people in rented pontoons that were blocking the way for the boats to even get to MK - we had to back up to let another MK boat through, and then coast because 3 pontoons were blocking the path for the boats. I was surprised that they let rented vessels out after dark.
We still love it - would go back today. But thankfully we can return, and do often, so we aren't as worried about getting everything in as others.
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Atmosphere, location, kitchenCons:
BusesReview of Raglan Road
Reviewed by Beaslyboo Review Date: 09/25/2017
Rating: (9) Recommended
We requested a view of the dancers and singers (Birthday occasion) and were told it may be a longer wait, resv. was for 8:30, checked in at 8:10 and we were seated by 8:45 pm, pretty happy about it. Server came quickly and took our drink and appetizer orders. Singers started their show, drinks and water came quickly, appetizer followed. We ordered dinner and tucked into the Dalkey's Duo, The Scallop Forest and the Dubliner fish & potato dip (personal fave), all piping hot and delicious. Family from France thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience. 3 braised beef (tender and flavorful) 1 Burger (cooked as requested, 1 Lambo (mine, succulent w/ creamy mashed potatoes)and 2 roast chicken. Been here many time, and tonight was no different, great entertainment, pleasant service and wonderful food. Going again in Oct for son's 21st birthday!
