Most Recent Reviews
Review of Artist Point
Reviewed by jwdpepper Review Date: 12/07/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
My husband and I ate here for my birthday. We are Disney passholders and have eaten at many Disney restaurants, including most of the Signature Dining restaurants. After eating here, Artist Point has entered my top 5 favorites (other stand out meals I have had were at Be Our Guest, Cinderella's Royal Table, Narcoossee's, and the former Bistro de Paris). I had the cedar plank salmon, and the olive tapenade absolutely made the dish. It was delicious!! My husband had the buffalo strip loin, which he enjoyed as well. We started out with the artisanal cheeses, which we have enjoyed at several Disney restaurants and they were wonderful, as usual. We have celebrated my birthday every year at Disney for the past decade or so, and either Disney has pulled back on their celebrations or Artist Point is just understated. They gave me a standard birthday cupcake. Nothing special. Overall, though, fabulous meal, highly recommend!
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Delicious!Cons:
NoneReview of Magic Kingdom Fireworks Dessert Party
Reviewed by jwdpepper Review Date: 12/07/2015
Rating: (3) Not Recommended
This is a high priced event for what it is. I knew that going in and was willing to pay the price for reserved seating and desserts for the fireworks and castle projection show. I was greatly disappointed though, because we couldn't actually see anything from our seats. They sat us in the second to the last row and all the way in the northeast corner. If you are not familiar with the layout, there is a ceiling overhang, so you can't actually see any fireworks from your table unless you are in the front. Compounding this was a pole directly in front of us, so we couldn't even see the castle projection show. We told a CM we couldn't see anything at all, so they came over and moved our table a few inches over so that the pole was not directly in front of us. This helped in that we could actually see the castle projection show; however, it was not a vast improvement in that we were looking around a pole. They told us we could walk up to the railing to see fireworks. Of course, if everyone from the back walks up to the railing, they are obscuring the view of the people sitting in front who could theoretically actually see from their seats...and we could stand nearly anywhere in the Magic Kingdom and get a better view of the fireworks than could be had here, peering around the bushes and ceiling overhang...therefore there is absolutely no benefit to paying the high price they charge for this.
That being said, the desserts were good and very pretty. We are frequent Disney diners and my general experience with desserts at Disney is that they excel at making them look great, but they don't taste as good as they look. I'm not saying they taste bad, they were still good and we ate them, just that the elaborate appearance creates the impression that you will be treated to something delectable and the taste is just good.
I will definitely not ever do this again and will not recommend to anybody I know.
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Desserts are very fancy in appearanceCons:
Everything elseReviewed by Fitzboyzmom Review Date: 12/08/2015
Rating: (7) Recommended
The view from the party was awesome and it was so nice to at least see a lot of the lights and the light show without being in the huge crowd. The desserts were really not that great. There was a small chocolate cake that was good and the rice krispie treat item, but other than that, the food left a lot to be desired.
They let you in beginning at a little after 6:30. For those that did not arrive earlier, you of course would not know that. We happened to get there around 6:20, so waited in the very long line of people waiting to get in. It was really not set up for the crowd in my opinion. There were 2 sections of food, and plenty of it and it was replenished often...but, the tables were too small for the number of people trying to get to them and it made it difficult to maneuver.
We attended a similar party at MK for Halloween and it was much better. The food was better, the set up was better (assigned seats, so you don't have to deal with the runners, food and drink hoarders and the massive run for the souvenir...what was that all about?).
Overall, I would still do it for the last year of the lights for the view. If the lights and the event continued, I would never spend the money again. Also, the whole experience is a little lost on the kids. They will most likely not want to sit at a table for a couple of hours watching the lights.
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—Review of Village Haus Restaurant
Reviewed by parksutton Review Date: 12/08/2015
Rating: (8) Recommended
Went there on Friday December 4th. It was basically what you would expect, nothing fancy but good food. I had the pastrami burger. It was very good and filling. I liked that there was no wait and that I got right in. They made a mistake with my order but fixed it immediately and without complaint.
Over all it was a good experience.....
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No LineCons:
Not a wide selectionReview of Tangaroa Terrace
Reviewed by parksutton Review Date: 12/08/2015
Rating: (9) Recommended
At her on a Saturday in December for Lunch, there were 5 of us, my wife and I and three kids. You order at the register and then have a seat and they bring it to you. The prices were good and the options instead of fries are good. Not a wide selections of entrees but not bad.
It is right by the pool but you can sit where you do not see it for more privacy. The atmosphere of the Restaurant is much better then a fast food place, it seems more like a Jungle themed place.
Simple, fun, and free refills on drinks.....Very Nice.
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Location, NiceCons:
NoneReview of Disney's Yacht Club Concierge Level
Reviewed by krichburg Review Date: 12/08/2015
Rating: (6) Recommended
We stayed at CL from 11/22-11/25. We knew the lounge was being re-done before we got there. We did not know the whole floor was being refurbished! We requested a room from our CL rep near the elevator or lounge and while I realize they can not guarantee a room request, she said she would try. We were as far away from the elevator as possible! Quite a hike after a day in the parks and to grab a quick bite in the lounge in the am.
I also emailed our rep to tell her someone in our group (my sister) had a birthday when we were there & could they do something. A pin? A card from Mickey in the room? Whenever we've had a birthday in our group when we've been in the world, the birthday has always been acknowledged. This has been done at Pop, CB, AoA. Here-nothing.
We had to ask 2 people where to get the bus to MK. We also saw other families looking around as well. You had to walk over to the convention center. A small sign on the sidewalk as you walked up to the wait area told you where to go. Very confusing and quite a hike from the lobby!
Mousekeeping: not on their game. On our 1st night I saw there was something sticky (soda?) on the night stand. We also brought a glass of wine back to our room from the lounge and obviously the empty glasses were in the room when we left the next morning. When we came back in the evening - they were still there. It was our running joke to see if they'd stay there until we left - they did along with the empty "welcoming" box of chocolates they brought us on our 1st day.
Positives: Pool is fabulous. Walk to Epcot & boat to HS was SO convenient. The staff in the lounge was great & so accommodating. It got busy in the small space, but it was well organized. We had a lightbulb out over the bed and I called about it and asked if they should send someone right up. I said no the next day was fine & it got changed.
Would we stay here again? Maybe if it was a GREAT deal. It just didn't feel as special as I had hoped it would. I recommended "yes" for this resort because of the access to Epcot & HS and the pool can't be beat.
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ServiceReview of All Star Movies Resort (Value Resort)
Reviewed by mindylee847 Review Date: 12/09/2015
Rating: (8) Recommended
We stayed here for a quick getaway, only two nights. We did book a preferred room and ended up in the Toy Story buildings. We were close to the main lobby and transportation. The parking lot near our buildings seemed a bit too small as the larger vehicles were taking up two spots and limiting space for others. Other than that, it was exactly what we expected for what we paid. We were able to go straight to our room rather than going to the front desk for anything. Our magic bands worked the first time around! The room was clean. Nothing to really complain about since this is a value resort.
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Easy to Navigate, CleanCons:
Parking LotReview of Ariel's Grotto Lunch/Dinner
Reviewed by JerseyShoregirl13 Review Date: 12/09/2015
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
Since I dined at 5:30 I had the Winter Dreams show; which was fine with me. BUT when I arrived early for dining, they were letting in walkins. I complained that I had a show to catch and they got me a seat...once I complained. Then when I went to the preferred viewing area, I found out other people there were FP viewers and did not pay extra for the dining package and still got same area. Not happy about this.
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Food at Ariel's Grotto, WOC show was impressiveCons:
had to rush thru meal to get to show & FP people had same viewing area as dining package participantsReview of Plaza Inn Minnie and Friends Breakfast
Reviewed by JerseyShoregirl13 Review Date: 12/09/2015
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
It was arranged poorly and very confusing. I and other guests were confused which line to go to get food. One line was for omelets I thought. But found out you needed to go on the line to get other items first. They did not bring beverages to you. Most characters were outside most of the time.
We were told to go in for breakfast first then go outside to meet Minnie. But when several of us finished our meals and went outside to meet Minnie were told Minnie was going inside to greet diners.
We were told to go to our tables (which were no longer ours) to wait for her -what? So after several of us complained to the manager, our request to take photos with Minnie were granted. BUT not by PhotoPass photographers, as we should have. I enjoyed my experience there 10yrs ago but not this time. Food was also poor quality.
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Pretty atmosphere met Fairy GodmotherCons:
everything else especially setup of getting foodReview of Sci-Fi Breakfast
Reviewed by Quinniebear Review Date: 12/08/2015
Rating: (4) Recommended
Although there were plenty of empty cars, they seated the two of us in the back seat with a group of 10. Service was extremely slow. Did not receive my drink order. If you are hoping for a early start to your day in the park, you should skip this.
Sci Fi is long overdue for an update. Same reels they have had since opening. Take into account that it will be loud and dark.
