Most Recent Reviews
Review of FastPass+ (Retired)
Reviewed by lynmar Review Date: 08/09/2018
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
We haven't been to Disney for a few years and this was our first experience with the new FastPass. We were incredibly disappointed with it. It makes visiting the parks stressful and we were constantly looking at our phones and watches. It takes away from the magic of the experience. I have been there at peak times before and I feel like it changed the flow of the lines and made it worse. I love Disney, but this was very poorly thought out.
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allReview of Plaza Restaurant
Reviewed by Disneydad7506 Review Date: 08/05/2018
Rating: (6) Recommended
We have been to the Plaza restaurant a few times and it has always been a pleasant experience for us with good food in the Magic Kingdom. On this Sunday we had ADR at 1:30pm and we were told at the podium we could not check in early. So we checked in right at 1:30pm and we still had to wait almost 30 minuets for a table. Then we were seated right next to the kitchen door. Very disappointing. We ordered a cheeseburger and and a chicken sandwich, and unfortunately neither were very good this time. The chicken sandwich was not hot and we have had better burgers at quick service restaurants. The milkshakes very also average, but at least they were refillable.
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Average foodReview of Kona Cafe Breakfast
Reviewed by Disneydad7506 Review Date: 08/01/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
We had ADR for breakfast at Kona Cafe on a Sunday morning and we were seated right when we checked in. The menu had a lot of good options. I ordered the Tonga Toast and my daughter had the fruit plate. Both entrees were fabulous. The Tonga Toast was served hot and fruit was very fresh. She did miss that fruit was no longer served in a pineapple. We had a good server and the press pot coffee was also very good.
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NoneReview of Yachtsman Steakhouse
Reviewed by Disneydad7506 Review Date: 08/05/2018
Rating: (9) Recommended
We had ADR and were seated right away when we checked in. The server was very good and she made a lot of good recommendations. My daughter and I both had the filets and they were delicious! The potatos gratin were also superb. The desserts were just average.
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DessertReview of Raglan Road
Reviewed by Dsnyaddct19 Review Date: 08/14/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
The greatest experience the entire week! We arrived ten minutes early and were seated exactly at our res time. Alexander was our waiter and he was awesome! Very attentive and knowledgeable. He gave us recommendations and we decided to take them. We were NOT disappointed. We had the Dalkey Duo and kiss before shrimp for appetizers. Both Delish. The shrimp was garlicky and had a kick to it, so skip it if you don't like spice. The Dalkey Duo were battered sausages with a tasty dipping sauce. SO GOOD. For Dinner we both had the Braised beef with mash and seasonal veggies. Melted in your mouth! For dessert, the bread pudding. again, out of this world. There isn't a single this I can say that is negative. Excellent from start to finish. Can't wait to go back!
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noneReview of Disney's Boardwalk Inn Concierge Level
Reviewed by MinnieMouse23 Review Date: 08/18/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We have been very fortunate to stay at the Boardwalk Inn, (Concierge) Club Level since 2008 for our annual vacation to Walt Disney World. Our family has continued to stay there because of the AMAZING cast members. They are all friendly, knowledgeable and professional and are happy to assist if needed. We have never met such nice people as Anita, Linda, Jackie, Lorenzo, JJ, Pete and Michael to name a few. The rooms are always spotless and beds are very comfortable, especially after a long day at the parks. The location is perfect because you are so close to Epcot as well as Disney Hollywood Studios and is accessible by boat or a short walk. Always an enjoyable and relaxing vacation while staying at the Boardwalk Inn, Club Level!
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NoneReview of Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Reviewed by kj831 Review Date: 08/23/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We ate here back in July, myself, DM, DD, DN, and niece's friend. Everything was delicious. Mom, Dad and I shared arancini for the starter. It was perfectly cooked and delicious. (Coming from us that's a big compliment as our late Aunt made them at home). For dinner niece and her friend (9 years old) had the pizza, which they both said was some of the best they've ever had. I had chicken parm which was fabulous. Dad had the spaghetti and meatballs which he loved. Mom had a special of the day which was lobster ravioli, which she loved. Too stuffed for dessert. We will definitely eat here again.
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noneReview of Kona Cafe Breakfast
Reviewed by kj831 Review Date: 08/23/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We actually ate here 2 during our Trip in July 2018. Both times i got last minute ADR. Our waitress the first day was amazing and so sweet. Mom and i had the french toast both visits, Dad had Macadamia Pancakes and niece and her friend (both (9) had the kids' pancakes. Everything was so delicious the first day, that Mom said (while we were still at table)"log into that Disney app and get us reservations again for breakfast on our last day." The second time our server wasn't as nice as our first one. My Dad didn't want the pineapple sauce on his pancakes, and the waitress asked rather rudely "Why? Are you allergic?" I understand the need for the question, but her tone was offputting. My Mom loved Kona so much and what she saw of the Polynesian that she said next year she wants to stay there, partly just to eat breakfast at Kona alot.
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one waitress was a little unpleasantReview of Trattoria al forno - Dinner
Reviewed by snowangel68 Review Date: 08/23/2018
Rating: (10) Recommended
We were staying at the Boardwalk in mid-August and decided to finally try Trattoria. We had not dined at this location since it changed from Kouzzina. It was a Saturday night, and we had a very pleasant experience - wait staff was kind, attentive and patient with our questions during our first visit. The food was excellent, and our seat had a view of the open kitchen, which made for a very relaxing and enjoyable evening.
We had such a wonderful experience, that we returned the following night (Sunday). The server was even better than the first visit! And the food was phenomenal! I ordered the NY strip, and loved it! NY strip is not my favorite cut of beef, but the way they prepared it makes my mouth water every time I think of that meal. I would definitely go back!
The only thing we noticed between the two visits that bothered us was the bread service. The first night, the server brought bread with olive oil. The second visit, we had balsamic vinegar and freshly grated parmesan cheese, in addition to the olive oil with the bread. I don't know which is standard, but both were delicious.
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Delicious Food, Relaxing Atmostpher, Attentive WaitstaffCons:
Bread Service Inconsistent between the two visitsReview of Caribbean Beach Resort (Moderate Resort)
Reviewed by boarddad Review Date: 08/24/2018
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
We had stayed at New Orleans Riverside the last 3 trips and decided to try someplace different. We tried to stay at Carribean Beach early August 2018. I say, tried, because after about the third time we tried just getting around CB on the internal bus system, we gave up and moved to the Art of Animation resort (LOVED that one!). The room was on par, if not a bit dated compared to French Quarter. The pool is nice - it has a couple of slides that are not as nice as NOR, but also has a really nice splash pad for younger kids. It is my understanding that CB also has a retail area a nice large dining area, but all of that was under construction while we were there. Dining was in a tent, there was a room converted to a small grocery and a mobile retail truck, none of which were up to Disney standards. We knew going in about the construction so not really rating CB based on that - it was the messed up bus system that drove us away.
