Most Recent Reviews
Review of Hollywood and Vine Dinner
Reviewed by jlundeen Review Date: 01/12/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We had never eaten here before, so this trip (Dec, 2012), we wanted to try it as a Fantasmic! reserved seating meal.
Got in pretty quickly, and were seated all together (6 adults - no kids). Buffet had lots of variety, and some items were good enough to go back for seconds! Staff was friendly food was good.
We'll go there again!
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A nice surpriseCons:
noneReview of Yorkshire County Fish Shop
Reviewed by jlundeen Review Date: 01/12/2013
Rating: (5) Recommended
While every visit we stop here to get fish and chips, we're always really disappointed that there is little to no seating. This time, we ended up standing at the wall overlooking the water, that is after some woman who parked her stroller right in the line of people trying to get to the seating area bumped into my husband, and spilled his beer all over the sidewalk. (She didn't even look up or apologize!)
Love the food, dislike the atmosphere.
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love the fish and chipsCons:
no where to sit to eatReview of Tutto Italia Restaurant - Italy
Reviewed by jlundeen Review Date: 01/12/2013
Rating: (1) Not Recommended
We really looked forward to eating here for our Candlelight Dinner before the Processional, as the last trip we had, this place was fantastic.
I wish I could say it was good this time. We were a part of 6 adults, no kids, Deluxe Dining plan. We were seated quickly (a big plus!) and ordered appetizers - I had the Calamari, which was very tasty, but the sauce was filled with red pepper flakes, and they just over-powered the rest.
For dinner, I ordered Spaghetti and Meatballs - now, while I am not Italian, I make home-made Spaghetti and meatballs, using my home grown tomatoes. I was really wanting to try "the real thing", but what I was served was not even close to my sauce. It was VERY bland - like out of a jar from the grocery store. The meatballs, while large, had no flavor at all...very disappointing. For dessert, I ordered Tiramisu...a favorite! It was watery and really lacking in flavor.
When our waiter asked how everything was, I told him the truth, and he looked very pained. He said that the sauce is imported right from Italy... and then apologized profusely, and told me next time we were in Italy, to look him up and he would take us to a place where they had really GOOD Italian food! I might just have to do that!
The tables in this restaurant are VERY close together, and the wait stations are almost in your lap.
I don't think we'll be back.
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seated quicklyCons:
a total disappointmentReview of Rose and Crown Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by jlundeen Review Date: 01/12/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Dining here is marvelous once you are seated at your table, but waiting in the bar to be called is really crowded!
Food is great, atmosphere is wonderful, wait staff is very friendly and service was pretty quick. What more can I say?
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Always a favorite!Cons:
bar is very crowdedReview of Beach Club Resort (Deluxe Resort)
Reviewed by jlundeen Review Date: 01/12/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
I adore this resort. The only drawback is that Cape May is a Breakfast BUffet and you have to get reservations in advance - too full for walk ups. Next closest was the buffet at the Yacht Club...it was awful.
Overall, the Beach Club was wonderful...rooms are quiet and spacious...no Wi-Fi however...We loved being able to walk to EPCOT and Boardwalk.
If I could afford to stay here every trip, I would!
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Location Location LocationCons:
need reservations for sit down breakfast - Wi-Fi didn't workReview of Coral Reef - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Dale Review Date: 01/12/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
Ate at Coral Reef on 1/7. We were seated on the third tier, but still had a pretty good view of the fish tank. I had the Steak which was only ok as were the mashed potatoes. My fiance had the fried shrimp (dinner portion) which she said was good not great. Had the chocolate wave for dessert which was delicious, fiance's creme brulee was just ok.
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Amazing Views of the Fish TankCons:
—Review of Art of Animation Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by Dale Review Date: 01/12/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We had a great stay at Art of Animation. Staying in the Little Mermaid Section, we found the rooms bright well themed, and large for the two of us. We had a great view of hourglass lake and Pop Century Resort. The grounds were filled with lively thememing from the corresponding movies. The lobby was bright and colorful and the large food court had an excellent variety of items.
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Vibrant Design, Nice Pools, ElevatorsCons:
—Reviewed by Dale Review Date: 01/12/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We had a great stay at Riverside. The grounds of the resort are majestic. We were in the Alligator Bayou and found the rooms comfortable and well themed. We really enjoyed the Princess and the Frog touches. The Food Court was consistently good, and we never waited more than 5 minutes for the bus. We also enjoyed the boat ride to Downtown Disney. We would definitely stay here again.
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Theming, Landscaping, Quiet, Multiple Bus StopsCons:
Some rooms are far from main buildingReview of Chefs de France - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by sonata33 Review Date: 01/11/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
While Le Cellier had been recommended, and we considered Monsieur Paul---we liked the menu here (our first visit to this restaurant). An then we loved the food!
We have a great French hotel and restaurant near home, but haven't been in awhile, so chose here-- as opposed to previous dining with the kids.
Our waiter, Ghislain was shy/reserved--had only been in the US 3 months, but warmed up upon talking a bit--though they are clearly pressured to keep moving. (He said fish would take 12 min. and meat would be 15 min.) We had ADR for 6:50P, arrived just before and had to wait about 15min. OK--except the reservation was ONLY listed in my FIRST name(!) They apparently have majority of tables for 3-4 persons, as opposed to 2 --at least at our period, and maybe in general.
Couldn't decide btwn filet and price fixe--but Ghislain was helpful (and generally attentive). House wine wasn't killer, but was still very tasty. Husband said best meal he's had in quite awhile! We thought the price was reasonable for Disney (& better than MN). Likely not the most suitable situation for kids, and agree this doesn't seem very 'Disney'--but that was fine with the 2 of us. While the menu is more approachable/basic than typical France....we got a great meal!
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Great food!Cons:
Air conditoning is VERY drafty (in January!)Review of Yorkshire County Fish Shop
Reviewed by ars0525 Review Date: 01/11/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
2 adults ate dinner here on Wed 11-7-12 with no DDP.
We loved it! Missed eating at CHH at MK so this was my last chance for fish & chips. We grabbed a late meal about 45 minutes before the fireworks & cause the park was so empty we were able to sit in that small patio area off to the side along the water (it was so dark you almost didn't notice it until I asked a CM if we could sit there--I thought it was reserved). Ate our food (which was tasty & good size portions), shared a table with a nice family from Canada (thank you!) & had a great seated viewing of Illuminations! One of the highlights of the trip.
