Most Recent Reviews
Review of La Cantina de San Angel
Reviewed by mickeymom5 Review Date: 11/07/2015
Rating: (8) Recommended
We ate nachos here on October 11, 2015. We were lucky enough to get a table in time to watch Illuminations. The nachos were a great late night snack. The margarita was tasty too!
Pros:
outdoor seating with a view of IlluminationsCons:
noneReview of Brown Derby Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by snovak Review Date: 11/08/2015
Rating: (9) Recommended
Had dining reservations Oct.23rd for a late lunch. We arrived 15 minutes early and were immediately taken to our table, even though the restaurant was very busy. We haven't eaten here in a very long time, but we will be back. The meal was one of the best we had during our 13 day stay. I had the fettucini and my sister had the salmon...both were excellence, and the trio of desserts was a perfect ending to a great meal. It's a tad bit expensive, but well worth it.
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great atmoshpere, wonderful foodCons:
tables very close togetherReview of Teppan Edo - Japan
Reviewed by snovak Review Date: 11/08/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
Ate here on Oct. 31st. Had dining reservations and checked in 15 min. early...they immediately took us to our table. The wait staff are impeccable and the food was wonderful. The 3 of us had steak and shrimp which was cooked to perfection, and we ended with the green tea cheese cake. I was a little worried about the taste seeing I'm not a fan of tea but it had a raspberry sauce on it, and it was great. We will be dining here again...I highly recommend.
Pros:
great food, fun atmosphereCons:
noneReview of Columbia Harbour House
Reviewed by snovak Review Date: 11/08/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
Ate here twice during our recent Disney visit (Oct. 20 - Nov. 1). This is one of our favorite quick dining places, and stop here each time we are in Magic Kingdom. Love the fried shrimp!
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grat fast option, atmosphereCons:
noneReview of Trattoria al forno - Dinner
Reviewed by snovak Review Date: 11/08/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
Had dining reservations here on Oct.26th and enjoyed the food so much we made reservations for 2 days later. It was more than a meal, it was an experience. Our waitress (Andrea) was extremely knowledgeable with both the menu and wine parings and she was great at conversation and making you feel special. At no time did we feel rushed thru our meal even though the restaurant was very busy. The food was GREAT from salad to dessert, we are already looking forward to eating there during next years visit.
Pros:
Great food, great experienceCons:
noneReview of Biergarten - Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by snovak Review Date: 11/08/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
Ate here Oct. 21st for a late lunch. We haven't eaten here in many years so we thought we would revisit it. This place does not disappoint. Great selections on the buffet, and the desserts are to die for. Yum! We had very nice table mates who were easy to talk with during our meal. The only draw back to me, is the tables themselves are so close together that it's hard to get up to go to the buffet without bumping into the people on the next tables.
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Atmosphere, great food optionsCons:
close tablesReview of Tony's Town Square Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by snovak Review Date: 11/08/2015
Rating: (7) Recommended
We had dining reservations here on Oct.28th. The place was extremely busy but we were seated only 10 min. after our appointed time. The food was very good, we both had cannelloni but it took forever to get it. I could understand that, because the place was busy, but I think the waitress forgot to put our order in, especially because other tables she waited on after us got their food before us and we were the only table I noticed she brought bread to 3 times, each time saying our order would be right out. After our order finally came, I felt we were rushed...weren't even done with our entre' and were asked about dessert. Might be a little while before we go back.
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—Reviewed by snovak Review Date: 11/08/2015
Rating: (7) Recommended
Had the chance to get tickets to the Parisian breakfast on Oct. 31st. The food was plentiful and very good. The wait staff kept the mimosa glasses full but I had to keep asking for coffee. Disappointed that I noticed some people got goodie bags as they left and some did not...we were in the group that did not. It was a great experience, and again the food was very good with excellent waiters but I don't know if this something I will want to do on my next visit.
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—Review of Boardwalk Villas (Disney Vacation Club)
Reviewed by PMcD Review Date: 11/09/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
Have stayed here 10 or 11 times now and have been pleased every single time. From the front desk cast members to the "Mouse keeping" staff, we have found everyone very helpful and polite.
Please be advised that you DO NOT have to belong to the DVC (Disney Vacation Club) to reserve a 1 bedroom suite, but they are primarily for DVD members. We have never had a problem getting one for the dates we wish, so...
Anyway - great location (EPCOT and Hollywood Studios are very close), excellent restaurants close to the hotel. It's Disney, so it's pretty darn good - always! We will stay here again (and again, and again...).
Pros:
Location location location!Cons:
Absolutely noneReview of Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue
Reviewed by Jchuges7 Review Date: 11/09/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
Went to the 8:30 show on 11/2/15. Purchased Category 3 seating last January and got moved to the floor due to lack of attendance. This show was near capacity and we did have to sit in the balcony. I was pleasantly surprised to see the performers coming up to our level and getting us involved. The seating was a little unusual as our seats had our backs to the entertainment in order to eat but they rotated around. Still was a little uncomfortable for a larger person like me but we managed.
Food was outstanding as always: chicken was crispy and flavorful, ribs were tender and smoked just right, cornbread was great and the other sides did not disappoint. Strawberry shortcake was SO GOOD but we were so full we didn't eat much of the dessert. We did have a dairy allergy in our party and she was taken care of with great respect as per usual with Disney.
The show was full of great singing, dancing and plenty of corny jokes, but if you're in the right frame of mind they're very funny! Improv skills of the cast came into play a few times to pick on an embarrassed 13 year old girl in the front and that added a hilarious touch. I appreciated being recognized for being recently engaged, my fiance not so much but she's shy.
The show is a bit pricey but worth every penny in my opinion. Having my friend's CM discount certainly helps. If you're on the Dining Plan consider paying for this out of pocket as it's not a great value when you break it down per credit (2 table service credits).
Just a note, we had been at Hollywood Studios earlier that day and stayed to see most of Fantasmic, still making it with plenty of time to spare. Would likely have made it even if we had stayed until the end of Fantasmic. It's possible to make it just be on the way out to avoid the huge crowds that Fantasmic gets nightly.
