Most Recent Reviews
Review of Pop Century Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by goofy12 Review Date: 01/14/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
We stayed in the 80's building from 1/4 - 1/8. At first I was disappointed that we had a refurbished room. It didn't seem "Disney", but we were very pleased. It's nice to have a queen bed. There is more storage space. The room feels cleaner with the bare floor. There is now a coffee pot and a large tv. The pull down bed is comfortable.
I've read complaints about the distance to the main building. We've always stayed at the Value Resorts and never found any walk to be too long. From the 80's building, we were able to take a shortcut across the parking lot and we were right at the buses and main building.
We do have a few complaints with the refurbished rooms. Now that there isn't a carpet, we could hear the people walking around upstairs. Also, there are now sliding doors on the bathrooms. Again, we could hear every time someone upstairs slid the door closed and let it bang shut.
We are returning in August and would definitely stay here again!
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refurbished room, cleanCons:
noise from upstairs neighborsReview of BOATHOUSE
Reviewed by ncc1701 Review Date: 01/13/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
We had dinner on our last night. We got the lobster bisque, not as good as Yatchman's but still very good, Coconut Shrimp and Shrimp & Sausage Mac n Cheese. We enjoyed our food and would recommend this restaurant. The downside was the service was rushed, more like an ina Park restaurant then a Signature restaurant like Yatchman's. Also the tables were very close to each other.
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Rushed service, crampedReview of FastPass+ (Retired)
Reviewed by jrjkaj Review Date: 01/15/2018
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
I have been an Annual Pass holder for 6 years. I have tried at least 4-5 times a week to get a fast pass for Avatar since it opened. Since I can only get a fast pass 30 days in advance, they are all taken. The earliest I can get Toy Story is usually 2 - 3 PM. I will not be renewing my fast passes this year. Going to Universal as they provide premium pass holders with skip the line after 4 at no additional cost.
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Short line for 3 ridesCons:
If not staying at a hotel, you can't get any good ridesReview of Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge Concierge
Reviewed by EMFR Review Date: 01/21/2018
Rating: (3) Recommended
We stayed there for a week in October. We always split our room stays so had just come from a week in WL CL, which was fantastic. We had no idea that the Club Level would be so different in a similar resort. Consistency please! On arrival we were directed to our room, which was on another floor and some distance from the lounge. We returned to the club lounge to request a different room which we were allocated. (There was another family there at the same time demanding a move as well). This was still on another floor and although closer to the lounge, was still a reasonable walk away. We again requested another room, however there were none available in the resort. We requested a move to another resort, but there were no vacancies. Disappointed, we returned to our room. The room was a standard room with standard amenities, no robes, additional toiletries or anything that would indicate the room was a club room. We then received several free FP to compensate and although the gesture was appreciated, the fact remains that the resort has multiple flaws in club level service. DVC members seem to be the main focus of service - their rooms are on the lounge level, the busses always stop there first, and ordinary club guests appear to be an inconvenience. The serving staff in the lounge were downright rude on at least two occasions and incompetent on some others. They watch what you eat and drink like a hawk - we’re not greedy by any means, but you can ask for two drinks at one time apparently, we didn’t know this (hubby asked for 4 which was two each as there was a line and it would have saved us from queuing up twice - this request was refused). We were treated like children and told off by a member of staff for using a tray to take food back to our room! The lounge was frequently packed and not an enjoyable place to spend time, with an unfriendly atmosphere.
Our TV was broken so we reported it, nothing was done so we reported it again, it still wasn’t fixed so we reported it for a third time to be told “you don’t stay here to watch TVâ€. We borrowed DVDs from desk just so we could watch something other than the Disney infomercial channels. Would never set foot in this resort again (we are actually very reasonable people and not fussy but you should get what you pay for) and wouldn’t recommend it for anyone else. Spend a little more and stay elsewhere, or stay in a normal room and get the DDP with the saving!
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Beautiful resort to look atCons:
Service, bus service, terrible club levelReviewed by EMFR Review Date: 01/21/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We stayed here in October as part of a split stay with AKL CL. We were welcomed at the door and taken straight up, issued with our bands (my son’s was adjusted without asking - nice touch of thoughtfulness). We received an itinerary, free chocolates, a tour of the lounge and were taken right to our room. About a week before we arrived, we received an email from a Judith (resort concierge) asking us if we needed anything etc - another nice touch. We had asked for a view of the pool and a room with bunk beds which we got. We had a lovely mousekeeper who helped my son’s cuddly toys get up to all sorts of mischief when we were out 😉
The lounge was welcoming with a stunning view of the lobby. The staff were extremely helpful and every time you passed a CM in the hallway, they smiled and said hello. We felt completely at home and very welcome indeed.
The food was lovely, always plenty available with a fridge full of chilled drinks available too.
Our room had a wonderful array of toiletries, all the usual items as well as sunburn gel, moisturiser etc. We felt well and truly pampered.
A few days after we checked out, I received another email from Judith asking if we’d had a nice stay. Yes Judith we did, and we’ll be back as soon as possible!
The WL CL really know how to treat their guests, and it shows.
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Everything!Cons:
NoneReview of Pandora -- the World of Avatar
Reviewed by Stanton Review Date: 01/26/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
Thought I would pass on my impressions of Pandora since there haven't been a lot of reviews posted here.
My wife and I attended the week after opening (in May), and were it not for the "special late entry" given to on property hotel guests, I doubt we would have been able to experience the 2 rides more than once due to the excessive crowds (which were understandable).
Having said that, we were very impressed with all aspects of the "land". Flight of Passage was hands down the best simulator ride--of any type--I've ever been on. Night-time photos (especially photo-pass) were exceptional as attention to detail was exceptional. I bought one of the Navi scans/figures/whatever you want to call it and loved the experience.
I think the addition of Pandora and Rivers of Light show has transformed Animal Kingdom into an "all day and night" park. For those of you who couldn't fit on simulator ride vehicle, just wait until they bring Tron to the Magic Kingdom: there is no way you will be able to fit on the Light Cycle. We rode it in Shanghai Disney last year and it was thrilling (granted we are average size).
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CrowdsReview of Tony's Town Square Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Bramallama Review Date: 01/23/2018
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
My girlfriend and I ate here for dinner on 1/20/18 and I've eaten here by myself on past occasions. Over all, this is a so-so restaurant for being table service. If you like Lady and the Tramp, you'll probably like this place though the only giveaway that it's even related besides the name are the many framed scenes from the film. Otherwise you may want to rethink eating here. Here's the details:
- It can be loud. One of the large dinning areas has tile floor so you can imagine how much sound reverberates when it's packed with families and kids.
- Service was good when we went. Our waiter was attentive and came by our table several times, so no complaints there.
- Food. Here's where it gets interesting and is why I didn't list it as a pro or a con. It's hit or miss. Mostly miss. For starters, the menu isn't exactly diverse. It's your basic American Italian offerings and they are mostly on par with Olive Garden or a bit lower. I had the ravioli which was surprisingly good and I would recommend it though it's a small portion of 6 pieces. My girlfriend got the chicken parm and while not bad, it wasn't anything to write home about either. The tomato sauce was pretty average and I would bet it comes from a can. The complimentary bread and olive oil are OK but the oil to seasoning ratio is way off so you end up with an oil soaked loaf if you try to scoop up any herbs. I've had the caprese in the past which is also surprisingly good.
- Wait times. This place gets crowded early and I've witnessed families leaving who had reservations because they had to wait so long. On the other hand, I've always been seated within 10 minutes of checking in, so this seems to vary according to party size.
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Can be noisyReview of Yak and Yeti Restaurant
Reviewed by Rockerchick15 Review Date: 01/26/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
Loved this place! The chicken tikka masala was to die for! I ordered the Bhaktapur duck, and it was good, but I wish I had ordered the chicken tikka masala that my husband got. I kept stealing it off of his plate!
The staff was also very nice, and were great at recommending the best things to order.
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Great Food!!Cons:
NoneReview of Restaurantosaurus
Reviewed by Rockerchick15 Review Date: 01/29/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
Hubby and I ordered the bacon cheeseburger combo, which included a beer. The Safari Amber beer was delicious! Much to our amusement, it is brewed in our native hometown (St. Louis, via Anheiser-Busch!). The food was great! I love the toppings bar idea where you can customize your burger the way you want it!
I didn't mind the noise and the crowd-- but if you want peace and quiet while you eat--this is not the place.
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Food, ServiceCons:
Loud, crowdedReview of Katsura Grill - Japan
Reviewed by Rockerchick15 Review Date: 01/29/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
I ordered the Tokyo Sushi combo and a green tea colada on the new 2018 dining plan. While the sushi had good flavor, it was a little dry for my taste. The fish were sticking to my teeth, if that makes sense to you. The colada was not my thing either, but it tasted exactly like its description...so that was my own fault.
The staff were very friendly and efficient though, so high marks for service!
