Most Recent Reviews
Review of Limited Time Magic - 2013 Celebration
Reviewed by Lou28 Review Date: 01/16/2013
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
We went to the Bling in the New Year dance party at Rocket Tower Plaza. What a disappointing promotion. People were just crowding the stage trying to get a string of mardi gras type beads. When the characters (Chip, Dale and Stitch) came off stage to dance people just crowded around them. The dj didn't do much to encourage dancing. I've been to much better "dance parties" at HS EMH, MVMCP, MNSSHP and One More Disney Day. Also, the very next day the Times Guide had a Club 626 dance party listed in this same location, which made this promotion feel very un-special and underwhelming.
Pros:
Stitch in Elvis costume, beads?Cons:
no dancing, poor dj/musicReview of Tangierine Cafe
Reviewed by mrspierce39 Review Date: 01/16/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Best quick food in epcot . Nice that you can see the offerings before you order . People were so friendly too
My daughter was thrilled when she asked one of the cast to say a phrase for her in Arabic so she could film him and he was more than happy to do so with a great smile.
Really felt like we were in an authentic morrocan cafe
Love the tangerine cafe and will be back!
Pros:
Best quick food in epcot beautiful peopleCons:
NoneReview of Art of Animation Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by jedinite16 Review Date: 01/16/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
I stayed with my mother for the Walt Disney World Half Marathon. I go every year and was excited to stay in the newest resort. We stayed in the Little Mermaid section. It was wonderfully themed and the room was comfortable.
I love the fridge in the room but you have no drawer space other than 4 small drawers. I lived out of my suitcase for the whole trip. Not a really big deal, just a pain.
The food at the food court was varied and different which was nice.
Only issue I really had was the walk, it was a long one, to get to the main building if you were not in a suite it was very far, even cutting through the parking lot was far to get a bus.
The wifi was good during the day but the minute the parks closed and everyone got back to the rooms, it became hard to get on to the system.
If I am staying with a bigger group, I will stay here again, if I am going with just 2 people, I think that I will pay for a premium room at Pop Century and walk over the bridge if I want food from this food court.
Pros:
Very Pretty, Food Court had wonderful food, Everyone was very nice and helpful.Cons:
some parts of the resort are very far awayReview of FastPass+ (Retired)
Reviewed by nobull433 Review Date: 01/16/2013
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
I went to DisneyWorld about a month ago (December 2012) and we were able to test the Fastpass+, we tried it out at Hollywood Studios. There were 17 in our group and I was the one that set everyone up, I stood at the little Kiosk at Guest Relations. I had them all working. We went to the rides and all of the fastpass+ worked but my group. It was a pain because we had scheduled around it. They told me I would have to go back and fix them. Also when we were setting them up, because our group was so large, the times werent the same or one ended when the other started. So maybe for a small family of 4 these are great, but not for a huge group.
Pros:
Sign up from home, right when you get in the parkCons:
Not good for big groups, cant always get the same timeReview of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
Reviewed by Wykdg Review Date: 01/16/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We enjoyed this dinner show for the second time.The previous time was in 2006 and the show was just as fresh and funny as it was then.
We had a table on the floor, 2nd row center. Perfect. We booked the late show (8:30) on the dining plan, so we were able to get category 1 seats.
The food was plentiful. A variety of choices for everyone. The way they serve the food in buckets is quick and efficient and it fits the country theme. We loved the cornbread and strawberry shortcake with whipped cream.
The entertainers are the main reason to attend the Hoop de Doo and they were great. It is hard to believe how many shows they do each night, day after day and, yet, it is like they are performing just for you. Kuddos to all the musicians! You kept us laughing all evening.
Pros:
Great fun, enjoyable eveningCons:
None at all!Review of Crystal Palace Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by rkold Review Date: 01/16/2013
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
We had a horrible experience here in October for dinner. We came early for our ADR and we were told they would take us in 10 minutes. Instead we waited over 40, my toddler had a huge meltdown and they took another party of 3 with a later ADR before us. They did a horrific job of marking what options contained meat and with my shrieking toddler, I didn't have time to ask the cook. I ended up accidentally eating some pork which caused me to wake up that evening to vomit. I will never go back to this restaurant again!
Pros:
Winnie and TiggerCons:
The cast members and the foodReview of Cinderella's Royal Table Lunch
Reviewed by rkold Review Date: 01/16/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
We ate here in October for lunch and the food was much better than I expected based on reviews on this site and elsewhere. The portions were not oversized like at so many Disney restaurants. We had a lovely table with the perfect view of Fantasyland. The princesses came quickly and were very good with my toddler. In October, we had Ariel, Jasmine, Aurora and Rapunzel. (We had different princesses in December.) I paid for it out of pocket, I don't like the meal plans, and I like getting the picture.
Pros:
Food was better than expected, my toddler got a wand eve though she was under 3!Cons:
—Review of Biergarten - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Wykdg Review Date: 01/16/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
We ate here for the first time in Jan. I was hoping for a juicy bratwurst or cabbage buns but they weren't on the buffet. My husband ordered the beer sampler and they were good. The desserts were the best. We really enjoyed all of them!
We were seated at a table with a family from a state across the country from where we live. It was fun getting to know them and compare their Disney experiences to ours. That is what I'll remember the most from our visit to the Biergarten.
Pros:
Entertainment, different from other restaurantsCons:
Tables crowded togetherReview of Yacht Club Resort (Deluxe Resort)
Reviewed by rkold Review Date: 01/16/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We stayed here in October in a water view room. Our room was far from the main lobby, (unless you cut around outside) but had a lovely water view. The cast members at the hotel were amazing and always made me feel welcome, they were also extremely competent. Check-in was super fast and easy unlike at the Poly and Bay Lake Tower, where we stayed last year. I loved being able to walk to Epcot and to the Studios. This is now our favorite hotel in WDW.
Pros:
Amazing staff and wonderful locationCons:
—Review of Be Our Guest Dinner
Reviewed by GaDisneyDad Review Date: 01/20/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We ate an early dinner at BOG on Sunday, January13. It feels very special and exclusive when you walk across the bridge with pager in hand. The building itself is very impressive, but the inside is just as impressive. All of our food was very well prepared, and we loved eating here. I had the hen; DW had the ratatouille; DS and DD shared the pork. We all agreed that it was the best meal we had during our visit. Getting to take a picture with Beast at the end was very nice and fitting.
