Most Recent Reviews
Review of Nomad Lounge
Reviewed by The Papi Review Date: 02/25/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
Spent a relaxing afternoon break on the patio of the Nomad Lounge in early Feb, 2018. We ordered the wagu burgers and short rib. We decided to have another round of drinks and ordered the bread service. The naan wasn't fresh unfortunately, but the other breads were great. We enjoyed the dips and the view of the water and trees next to the patio. Great adult place to chill & relax!
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noneReview of Pandora -- the World of Avatar
Reviewed by colemamma Review Date: 02/26/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
Pandora was beautiful, but crazy crowded during our late Nov 2017 trip. We felt that, in the day, this area was extremely hot and there were not many places where you got a break from the sun. We enjoyed it much more in the evening, not only because it was cooler, but also because the lighting and glow effects were lovely.
We rode both Flight of Passage and River Journey. We enjoyed both rides. The River Journey is something most anyone can and would enjoy. Flight of Passage is pretty intense though. I don't think Disney makes people as aware of this as they should. I would advise anyone that is afraid of heights, has back or circulation problems, prone to claustrophobia or motion sickness to avoid it. The restraints are extremely tight-fitting. My daughter (14) was overwhelmed at the simulated heights and closed her eyes for much of the ride. And my son and husband complained the rest of the day that their man parts hurt because the seats rumble and move to simulate a banshee breathing and diving.
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beautifully themed, especially at darkCons:
crowds, not a lot of shade on hot days, Flight of Passage more intense than they let onReview of Cape May Cafe Clam Bake Dinner
Reviewed by The Papi Review Date: 02/25/2018
Rating: (7) Recommended
Maybe it was an "off" night, but the crab legs had very little meat and were extremely difficult to crack open. The shells were somewhat soft. It was all just OK, which is fine if you're on a free dining plan. But for us paying out of pocket, the value just wasn't there. We aren't huge eaters, so we did not feel we got our moneys worth. Disappointing because we loved this place in the past. 🙁
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Quality of the crab legs & varietyReview of Erin McKenna's Bakery
Reviewed by DeanMoriarity Review Date: 02/26/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
As a vegan I find it difficult to find good food while traveling. I do my homework and search out vegan options & will go out of my way to patronize a vegan establishment. Like any other type of restaurant it can be hit or miss on the quality.
Erin McKenna’s Bakery is a hit. Cupcakes, doughnuts, cookies and milkshakes. All are top quality vegan goods. For those that are vegan or have an egg/dairy allergy and still want to satisfy their sweet tooth this is the place to be. I’ll stop by every time I go to Disney Springs.
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NoneReview of PizzeRizzo
Reviewed by DeanMoriarity Review Date: 02/26/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
Like most people I love a good pizza. Being a vegan it is sometimes difficult to find a pizza joint that will make one. But PizzaRizzo comes through. Just ask for their allergy menu and they’ll make a pizza as if you have a dairy allergy. You can even go gluten free if you wish. For less than 10 bucks you get a good pizza free of eggs/dairy/gluten. Plus it comes out piping hot so you know it’s freshly made just for you.
I know this is popular because in my time there I saw two other people order 4 vegan pizzas. I will definitely return.
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NoneReview of Anaheim Produce
Reviewed by DeanMoriarity Review Date: 02/26/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
When in need of a quick healthy snack this is where I go. Fresh fruit is available and reasonably priced. Had a banana,grapes, pickle & water for about $10. Healthy & light fare for a day in the park. Perfect place when you want to get the kids something other than the classic sugary/fatty foods from a theme park. Plus there’s plenty of seating in the shade.
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NoneReview of Beach Club Resort (Deluxe Resort)
Reviewed by mouserrificmom Review Date: 03/01/2018
Rating: (7) Recommended
This is a beautiful resort. I have no genuine complaints, but I will say the service is not quite what we have grown accustomed to at other Disney locations. I have long wanted to stay at the Beach Club having admired it for so long on visits to dine at either Cape May Cafe or Beaches and Cream.
The location is really ideal - a very quick walk to Epcot via the International gateway, easy walk or boat to HS and a short bus ride away to either the MK or Animal Kingdom. The lobby is exquisite. Boardwalk Resort is a favorite of mine, but the lobby at Beach Club is far more spacious and inviting. It is not unusual to see people relaxing in one of the little nooks with sofas.
The service is what leaves me scratching my head. Typical of Disney, the cast members were all very pleasant, but atypical of Disney, they were not very accommodating or concerned. We arrived early, certainly NOT expecting to have a room ready and planning to go straight to Epcot after checking our luggage into Bell Services. We arrived around 10 a.m. We had to visit the desk because my traveling partner and I wanted to separately link our Magic Bands as we were each paying for our own things separately. It took some time to get all of that sorted out and properly attached to each of our MDE accounts as the room was booked only under mine. It was a pleasant exchange with a helpful cast member.
I found it unusual that we had not received a room ready notification by 3 as we had arrived so early and had no special requests. I noticed however that i had a voice mail message at around noon and upon listening to it realized that the front desk had called because the bands were not properly linked (which we noticed at Epcot when trying to make purchases). I was asked to visit the front desk upon returning, which I did around 3:30 and the Magic Band situation was rectified, but the room still not ready.
I wasn't terribly upset but my travel companion is less patient than I am. She asked why the room wasn't ready and was just sort of shrugged off with no sense of urgency. We were tired, having left our home airports at around 6 a.m. At 4:00 she asked again and was told again that the room wasn't ready but they would put us in a different room if that would be acceptable (well, of course, why didn't you just assign us to a different but available room when we arrived, or when we returned at 3:30 after the official check in time?)....and so at 4:12 we FINALLY had a room assignment and went to our room. The room matched the category we had booked (Standard garden view)
The rooms are lovely, we were in a Garden View standard on the 4th floor. It was very heavily wooded, but I could see the very top of Spaceship Earth from our balcony. The room had a weird cut into it, like a block to accommodate an HVAC system or something so perhaps that is why they were trying to wait to give us a full size room? We are used to a small table and chairs in our Disney Rooms in addition to the desk, but this room had none and no room for it because of this weird block by the balcony door. It was a single door and a single window and that was all that there was room for. On inspection, one of the lights was not working. On our checkout day, Housekeeping Knocked on the door at 9:17 am hoping to begin service ..... we confirmed with her that it was our understanding that checkout was at 11, she was pleasant but obviously disappointed that we had not yet cleared the room.
Overall, it was a pleasant experience, but in all of our other years of travel and resort stays, the cast members have ALWAYS gone above and beyond to accommodate and meet our travel needs and expectations. Here we definitely felt an attitude of "you get what you get and you don't get upset". I love the resort, so I may try it again and hope for a better experience, but I have heard similar reports from others so we may go back to just visiting and admiring the Beach Club from afar.
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Fabulous location and atmosphereCons:
Not quite up to par compared with other Disney locationsReview of Sunshine Seasons
Reviewed by DeanMoriarity Review Date: 02/26/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
A good quick service choice for a vegan. This is one of the few places that have vegan food on the menu and not make it something you have to special order. For about $15 you can get a vegan entree, drink and side dish. The place can get crowded and the noise level is high, but don’t forget where your at. Soaring is right around the corner so the crowds will be there. I come here everytime I’m in Epcot.
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CrowdsReview of Tusker House Lunch and Dinner Buffet
Reviewed by DeanMoriarity Review Date: 02/26/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
I ate here 2/24/18 for lunch. I informed the host that I was vegan at the time of check in and she gave me the allergy menu and then informed my server. Upon being seated my server confirmed my dietary needs and had a chef walk me through the buffet to let me know what foods were vegan and what foods weren’t. The food was very good, my server was attentive, and the characters were great. This place is a good value and great for the whole family. The personal attention I got from the chef is more than enough reason to recommend this place to anyone with a dietary concern. Well done Tuskegee House, I will be back.
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NoneReview of Riverside Mill Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by DeanMoriarity Review Date: 02/26/2018
Rating: (8) Recommended
This is a good food court, but could be better. The positives outweigh the negatives by a large margin, but both need to be addressed.
First the positives. The food is good and the prices are reasonable. I have some dietary restrictions and this place does cater to a vegan. A plant based burger was recently added to the menu and the salad bar is very good. A vegan freindly pasta can be had and fresh fruit was always available. I stopped by every morning and most evenings my stay here during the Princess marathon week.
I’d like to consider the negatives more constructive criticism and not complaining. I think this foods court I very good, but I see where some improvements should be made. First, if your going to put a vegan burger on the menu educate the servers on it. Asking if the bun is also vegan is something the server should know. Next, be fully staffed for busy periods. No one should have to wait in a line that’s 10 deep to pay. Even during busy periods. Plus the hours should be extended. Breakfast should start at 6am and the drink station should be open 24/7. This is a very popular resort and the guest do want this. Not to dwell on the vegan thing too much but a vegan pizza is an easy addition to the menu.
All in all this is still a very good place to dine that is a good value .
