Most Recent Reviews
Review of Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn & Cafe
Reviewed by Sandanv1 Review Date: 10/18/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
We tried the new menu and it was a refreshing change. We had the Southwest Salad with Chicken and a Chicken Burritio. The serving size as generous and the toppings bar was great. The Chipolte Ranch was delicious. The new menu is a yummy addition and I won't hesitate to return.
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Great new menuCons:
—Reviewed by CoachKW Review Date: 10/18/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
Splurged on our summer visit for the Princess Tiana rooms and the dining plan. Room was awesome, decorations were amazing. Gardens at each building were great. Plenty of parking for each building. Each group of buildings had a quiet pool in addition to Old Man Island in the center. Close to Port Orleans French Quarter, plus the water taxi to Downtown Disney (now Disney Springs) is a great option (but due to weather we never got to use it). Would definitely stay here again.
I'm not a big Disney transportation person, so I can't say how well the buses work. I do know that it makes several stops around the resort so it might be full, before you get on.
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Beautiful resort and grounds, princess Tiana room was awesomeCons:
Resort is big, some rooms far away from lobby and food.Review of Gaston's Tavern
Reviewed by Sandanv1 Review Date: 10/18/2015
Rating: (7) Recommended
We purchased the Lafou's brew, Cinnamon Bun and Chocolate Crossant. The drink was cold and refreshing. The foam on the top was my favorite. The cinnamon bun could easily be shared. A great stop for a quick treat. Seating is an issue and not ECV friendly.
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Generous servingsCons:
SeatingReviewed by Big Picture Review Date: 10/19/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
We enjoyed a fantastic week here. We were in the Tokelau building, toward the end of the building closest to the Magic Kingdom. A few steps to the 3rd floor balcony provided the best view of the MK fireworks I've ever seen (including the view from California Grill at the Contemporary).
Everything about this resort was spectacular. Aside from the fantastic room with the double bath/shower setup, which was excellent, we also enjoyed Trader Sam's Grog Grotto, Kona Café, getting a Dole Whip at Pineapple Lanai, and the Spirit of Aloha Luau. In other words, we spent more time at the resort than usual because we really enjoyed just being there and soaking it all in.
Tokelau was a great building, with views of the Magic Kingdom, proximity to the TTC for EPCOT monorail access, proximity to the boat launches fro the Magic Kingdom, proximity to the bus stop for trips to Animal Kingdom and Hollywood Studios, and the Ceremonial House for everything else.
We usually stay at a moderate (Port Orleans: French Quarter for the win!), so we knew this was going to be more expensive, but the value for the cost was still pretty good.
We got a good deal on the room (considering it's a monorail resort) when we booked it, probably because of the ongoing construction in the central area, where it looks like they're putting in a quiet pool and some other amenities.
The construction was only a minor inconvenience - we never heard the construction when we were in our room, and the extra few feet we had to walk around the construction area were no big deal.
Not really a positive or a negative, just an observation: the curtains in our room, when pulled completely closed, might have been a little too effective. They let it no sunlight at all. Waking up at 7:30 a.m. on a bright sunny day, the ambient light in the room would convince you it was the dead of night. We started leaving the curtains slightly open just so we'd know the sun still rose every day!
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Location, Monorail Access, Ambience, Cleanliness, Comfort, Proximity to the TTC for EPCOT MonorailCons:
Ongoing construction made getting from the Great Ceremonial House to our building a little longer than it would have been otherwise, but it was a very minor inconvenience.Review of Art of Animation Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by mickeymom5 Review Date: 10/21/2015
Rating: (9) Recommended
We stayed in a Little Mermaid room October 10-12, 2015. We did on-line check-in and got our room request. We asked to be in the building with Ursula. We were in Room 4376 on the second floor. We had a great view of the Pop Century resort. Our room was very quiet. We were told that every room was full, but the resort never felt overcrowded. The food court is large enough to support everyone and had plenty of choices for our family. We swam in the Big Blue Pool one night and it was fun. We also ordered a pizza from the food court that night to enjoy after swimming. It was reasonably priced. We enjoyed participating in the animator's classes during the afternoon. Buses were timely. The only downside we found was the lack of towels at the pool. You have to use the towels from your room which to us is a hassle...having to ask for extras. All the CM's were very friendly and helpful!
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themingCons:
large resortReviewed by mickeymom5 Review Date: 10/21/2015
Rating: (8) Recommended
We stayed in a Princess room October 8-10, 2015. We were in Oak Manor Room 9090 on the 1st floor. The princess rooms are beautiful! We loved the theming. The fireworks in the headboard are such a magical touch. We felt that our room was rather noisy. We could hear every toilet that was flushed, mechanical noises in the wall, etc. That is why I am giving it an 8. We liked that at the main bus stop there is a monitor to let you know the arrival time of the next bus and where it is going. The buses were timely. The food court is okay. It seems louder than other resort food courts. We found that most people were annoyed with the "musical parade" that the CM's started with just a few young children...very loud! We walked over to POFQ to enjoy their quieter food court and beignets. We also enjoyed the chicken gumbo there. We rode the boat back to POR...that is always fun! Overall, I would recommend staying at this resort!
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princess themingCons:
noise in roomReviewed by MemphisMickey Review Date: 10/21/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
Two families and mine stayed from 10/9 thru 10/16. We each had pool view rooms. While each room truly did not have a clear view the location was worth the extra cost to be close to the pool, bus station, lobby, store and food court. Our group included four boys ranging in ages from 8 to 10. The cast members managing the hourly pool activities was a pleasure for adults to kick back while the boys had a lot of fun. For our family we have now stayed here 9 times. Other resorts (Polynesian, Caribbean Beach, Coronado, Pop Century and Wilderness Lodge, which we have stayed in the past 15 years) tend to be more crowded less laid back.
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Size of resort / Pool StaffCons:
Bus service to RiversideReview of Via Napoli Ristorante e Pizzeria
Reviewed by piva Review Date: 10/21/2015
Rating: (5) Not Recommended
I was very disappointed with the food here. I ordered the pizza, the crust was awful, and came burnt. Now that may be how it is served in Italy, so I am not sure. I guess I am comparing it to Buffalo pizza, and this was terrible. I ate with 11 other people, and to be honest with you, I was not impressed with any of the food. Portions were average, it did not even come with bread for the dinners. Dessert was good, that is about all I can say good about the place. I would never go back again.
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pretty insideCons:
not worth itReview of 50's Prime Time Cafe Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by MemphisMickey Review Date: 10/21/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
Every trip we have a dinner at the 50's. There have been times that the server was not in character, but not this time. We had our sweet cousin who was helpful along with reminding us of our manners. All ten of us had a great time. The food is the closest thing to being at home. Between the 10 of us we had all the major dishes. The portions left no one hungry. Always one of the best food to money values of the non buffet locations.
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The atmpshere / The foodCons:
A server might not be in characterReview of Disney Dream Overall Experience
Reviewed by JackM Review Date: 02/18/2011
Rating: (10) Recommended
Posted by: ldeglian Wed February 2, 2011 (moved to Disney Dream category)
We sailed the maiden voyage of the Dream Jan 26-30. We had a fantastic time. While we are Disney cruise vets, it took us some time to figure out where things were and how to get there. We met up with crew we have met on other cruises and met some new folks as well. We were told that 50% of the crew is new and that was apparent as there were some minor issues with service and attention to detail that we hadn't seen on other cruises. In addition, there are some weird things to navigate--like getting to the aft elevator through Cabana's or getting to Palo and Remy, but overall, we loved the ship and can't wait to sail again!!
