Most Recent Reviews
Review of All Star Music Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by DisneyGrandma68 Review Date: 05/03/2015
Rating: (9) Recommended
We stayed here in January and now I have come back with my best friend a couple of weeks ago. Again, this is a really well kept, clean and fun resort.
We did have a slight problem with the housekeeping staff but Steve the manager on on 4/20/15 was wonderful in the way he handled a rather sticky situation. We would stay again just because he was extremely professional and helpful.
Had a cheeseburger again from the food court and it was delicious. We were on the 3rd floor in the Jazz section. It was on a corner and so quiet and lovely. We will go back again for a 3 day stay in the future
Pros:
very clean, staff wonderful and food court yummyCons:
had a slight problem with housekeeping staffReview of Fort Wilderness Campground
Reviewed by vkreed56 Review Date: 05/05/2015
Rating: (8) Recommended
Just got back from 8 nights at Fort Wilderness; have stayed at many Disney resorts, but this was the first time here. All in all, it was a good experience - the campground is immaculately maintained, and we found it to be very quiet almost all of the time since folks are out at the parks instead of hanging out at their sites "camping". Lots of activities to do, and plenty of nature to see.
Only real downside was there is really no true quick-service restaurant; the snack bar at the pool doesn't offer much, and Trails End only serves full table service meals. Several times we ended up catching a boat over to the Roaring Fork at Wilderness Lodge where they offered quick service meals.
We rented a golf cart for the week which was a lot of fun, and very helpful in getting around instead of waiting for the internal buses. Like everything, it was expensive, and we were disappointed they didn't offer a slightly discounted rate for an entire week's rental vs the daily rate, but it ended up being well worth it in the long run.
So all in all a good experience, and we will be back.
Pros:
Clean, well-maintained, quiet, beautifulCons:
transportation not the best, restaurants somewhat lackingReview of Theme Park Photo Pass
Reviewed by vkreed56 Review Date: 05/05/2015
Rating: (6) Recommended
This is our second year using Memory Maker, and all in all, it's a great service. We thoroughly enjoy not having to worry about getting great shots ourselves. But this year, we had a few complaints:
- We had trouble finding photographers; they just didn't seem to be around very much, and certainly not at many of the common places we've seen in past years. Last year, there were at least 2 or 3 right there when you entered the Magic Kingdom and they seemed to be there all day long; we got lots of shots on different days. This year, we only saw 1 one time, and none at all after dark.
- Many of the photographers were not overly friendly; very few of them really went out of their way to create a fun experience. They seemed to be just out there doing a job they were getting paid to do, which is very unlike Disney.
- On several different occasions we observed larger families with kids were getting many more shots and poses, including magic shots, than just myself and my husband were getting. I had to point blank ask one time if we too could get a magic shot, and the girl rather grudgingly did one and then asked to scan our bands meaning she was done with us. The family with 2 kids in front of us got four magic shots, and numerous poses. It really angered us because we paid our money too for this service, and several times we got a much shorter session than others did.
- I just finished downloading our pics, and while many of them are really good, I'm also a little disappointed to see that a lot of them are close-ups in a manner that you can't see the background at all - some of them I have no idea where they were taken! But on the upside, they've added some new features such as video clips.
Memory Maker was a great experience last year, but I'm not quite as impressed this year. I recommend it if you've never done itbefore and want some good pics, but I rather doubt we will do it again in the future.
Pros:
generally good picturesCons:
not enough photographersReview of ABC Commissary
Reviewed by vkreed56 Review Date: 05/05/2015
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
Got the angus bacon cheeseburger with fries. Burger patties were cooked to the point of rubber and it had no taste at all. Even adding a lot of mayo and mustard didn't help. Got way more lettuce than anything else, plus the bun was tough and chewy, and the fries were not hot and fresh (and yes, they were very busy when we were there so no excuse for cold food). When we pay the prices we pay at Disney, we expect good food, and a memorable meal. All in all, this was a real disappointment, and one we'd like to forget.
Pros:
noneCons:
food not goodReview of Plaza Inn Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by Ptorquemada Review Date: 05/05/2015
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
This was not our first choice; we wanted to go to the Rancho del Zocalo, but we went up after work, and by the time we got around to thinking about dinner it had closed. There was a sign directing people to the Plaza Inn, and it had been a while since we've been to DL, so we went there.
I've eaten at the Plaza Inn before, and I remembered them having a wider selection (maybe I'm wrong), but now what they have as far as hot food goes is pasta, chicken, fish, and pot roast. There's also a couple of kinds of salads.
I had the pasta; it was okay but not spectacular, and the portion size seemed a bit skimpy for the price.
My wife originally wanted the pot roast, but the look of the gravy made her suspicious, so she asked. Yes, it has mushrooms in it, and yes, it's cooked in the gravy. She's allergic to some kinds of mushrooms, so that was out; she only likes certain kinds of fish (and whatever they had wasn't one of them), and she wanted something hot, so that left chicken.
She liked the chicken and the potatoes. The vegetable was green beans, which she usually likes, but she didn't care for these. The chicken was good, well cooked and not dry, and the portion size was ample; she couldn't finish it (I don't really like fried chicken, but I had a bite of hers and it was pretty good).
All in all ... meh. It certainly wasn't inedible, but I'm not chomping at the bit to go back either. If you really love fried chicken, then maybe this is right up your alley; for pasta, Redd Rockett's has that for $4 less (they don't have Bolognese sauce, but I don't like it THAT much better than marinara anyway).
Pros:
Large portions (on the chicken)Cons:
Not much varietyReview of Disney's Yacht Club Concierge Level
Reviewed by tink1970 Review Date: 05/07/2015
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
Stayed here prior to crusing for Spring Break 3/27-3/30/15/
The concierge desk was too busy to check us in upstairs so we were checked in downstairs-I was rushed and was unable to ask the several questions I needed to nor was given time to find my preferred payment. I recognize this was not concierges' fault but being given the option to wait for one of them would have been nice-also I spent the rest of the trip trying to "catch up" with them to ask questions and address what I could have at check in (waste of vacation time!!) and was never told about some of the perks of the club. Also, due to the paucity of food choices and large crowds, the lounge would run out of offerings.
Disappointing given the cost. We've now stayed at more than half of the Concierge level resorts and YC/BC are consistently the worst.
Pros:
Proximity to DHS, EPCOTCons:
size of club, variety/amt of foodReview of Goods to Go
Reviewed by guerns17 Review Date: 05/09/2015
Rating: (6) Recommended
I found nothing wrong with the food and service. Our food tasted great but because its a smaller location at peak times lines can be a bit long. There is no in-door places to eat so in extreme heat and rain its not the best. I think if your resort is close it wouI'd be great to just bring your food back to your room. Its not the most perfect quick service for sure but the resort is so beautiful it makes up for it 🙂
Pros:
Decent food, kind serviceCons:
Small locationReview of 'Ohana Dinner
Reviewed by SickPuppy Review Date: 05/10/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
We have eaten here in our last four trips and every time we walk out knowing we're not going on any more rides that day. We eat way more than we should.
All the food courses were very good, from the salad to the bread pudding.
The meats are cooked over an open fire which gives them a great taste and the sauces they use add to the flavor.
The service was great. We never had to wait for meat skewers or drink refills.
Pros:
Excellent Food and ServiceCons:
NoneReview of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
Reviewed by SickPuppy Review Date: 05/10/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was the second time we attended this show and dinner.
I have nothing bad to say about this place. The food and the show were outstanding. I especially like the chicken. The service is good and you walk away knowing you got your money's worth.
Pros:
Everything Was OutstandingCons:
NoneReview of Beaches and Cream
Reviewed by SickPuppy Review Date: 05/10/2015
Rating: (7) Recommended
This was the first time trying this place. We went in knowing it was a glorified Quick Service restaurant.
We ordered the grilled cheese and tomato bisque, an Angus burger, and the chicken sandwich. All of the food was average tasting and the presentation was sloppy.
The server was almost nonexistent. We went for long periods without our drinks being refilled and two of the three of us had water.
The ice cream selections we had were very good. The next time we go we will probably order ice cream at the window.
