Most Recent Reviews
Review of Caribbean Beach Resort (Moderate Resort)
Reviewed by emjohnson03 Review Date: 12/20/2015
Rating: (5) Recommended
I stayed here with a friend from 12/15-12/19 for the Christmas season. It was decent but I don't think I would pay full price. I got a discount and we stayed in Trinidad South which was the farthest away.
That was tedious! Try staying at MK for 15 hours and it's midnight and you have 7 stops to just get to your room.
I would recommend if you want quiet though. No issues with sound at all. It's not that friendly for time management and the shuttles do come, but it's so spread out.
We hit up the dining area but again, it would out of the way. You can't just go to a store because it's a bus ride away.
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quietCons:
spread outReview of Flame Tree Barbecue
Reviewed by KCKAS Review Date: 12/20/2015
Rating: (9) Recommended
Family of five. Everyone liked their food. Sat next to pool and birds were brazen. They walked on pool ledge and came right up to food at table. I would sit a little farther from ledge next time. Will definitely go back.
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food and sceneryCons:
brazen birdsReview of Garden Grocer
Reviewed by bmdisney Review Date: 12/20/2015
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
My first experience with GG was during the planning stages on my most recent trip. On the front end, it was all positive. But my plans unexpectedly changed requiring me to cancel my order. I contacted GG well in advance of my trip (3 weeks) to cancel. I received confirmation my order was cancelled. My trip has now come and gone and it has been 30 days since I cancelled my order. No refund yet. My attempts to get information by email have yielded nothing. I may understand the difficulty in getting a refund if I cancelled last minute, etc. So, just a word of warning - You pay up front (which I completely understand) but if for any reason you need to cancel your order, refunds may take over a month (and counting).
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Website easy to useCons:
30 days and counting waiting on refundReview of Boulangerie Patisserie les Halles
Reviewed by KCKAS Review Date: 12/20/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
Family of 5, ate 2 croissant jambon fromage and 2 poulet au pistou. We split various desserts. Sat inside bakery. Loved everything we ate. We will be back next trip. Would have eaten here again but it was too crowded when we went.
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food and dessertCons:
—Review of Sci-Fi Breakfast
Reviewed by elle84uga Review Date: 12/24/2015
Rating: (8) Recommended
For a table service breakfast at Walt Disney World, this is a pretty good option. There aren't as many various choices in Hollywood Studios to dine, and we liked that we could get a table service option for +$10 (avg) than doing a quick service option without having to do a character breakfast (Hollywood & Vine). We've been twice so far, and each entree we've had (Puff Pastry, Grilled Beef Tenderloin, Shrimp & Grits, and French Toast) were all standard fare for what we've had for Disney breakfast options; although, I must say, the cheesy custard on the roasted tomato was a surprising delight.
On our second visit, I almost couldn't make the commitment to try something different than what I had the first time (Shrimp & Grits again or the Puff Pastry) so our server brought me both so I didn't have to choose, lol!
Just note that during this trial run, if you have a reservation at 10:30, you will definitely be held to that as there is no "15-minute grace period" for this time slot. The kitchen begins to prepare for the lunch menu at this time, and there is a chance that you will not get the chance to experience the breakfast menu.
All in all, we left satisfied (stuffed, even), and our service has always been great at Sci Fi Dine-In Theater to include the breakfast trial. No complaints here!
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Food, service, environmentCons:
NoneReview of Liberty Inn -- CLOSED
Reviewed by KCKAS Review Date: 12/20/2015
Rating: (8) Recommended
My son ate here twice since he wouldn't eat our food from Japan or France. Both times he ate a hotdog, fries and rocky road brownie. He was in heaven. I would have preferred a hotdog cart instead but couldn't find one in area we were in. He will be back.
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rocky road brownieCons:
—Review of Katsura Grill - Japan
Reviewed by KCKAS Review Date: 12/20/2015
Rating: (7) Recommended
We ate the chicken teriyaki. It was good. On par with chicken teriyaki from the mall, but we like that so we were happy. We would eat here again, but not a must do.
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chicken teriyaki comboCons:
—Reviewed by EleanorofAquitaine Review Date: 12/27/2015
Rating: (10) Recommended
We visited the Poly on Dec. 13-15 for our annual WDW Christmas visit and were blown away. We have stayed at the Polynesian many times, but this was the first time we have stayed at the Tonga building, the concierge level suites in the building right next door to the Great Ceremonial House. We stayed in a Princess Suite.
Wow, that was amazing. The view is spectacular. We watched the fireworks from our patio each evening and it was truly magical. The rooms were gorgeously appointed and there was plenty of room in the two bedrooms and sitting area for the four adults in our party. We could have brought more people and still been comfortable.
The contrast between the concierge level here and in the main concierge building, Hawaii, was striking. There are only something like seven or eight suites in the building, so it was QUIET and tranquil. The location was so convenient to everything--- from the pool bar (yum!) to the monorail to the boats across to the MK to Kona. Heavenly!
There were no hot snacks, but the lounge was seldom busy and we got lots of cold snacks, just like at the Hawaii building and had access to that main lounge in Hawaii if we had wanted to go get some hot foods at any point. Why would we? As others have said, there you have to battle noisy, rude children and guests strolling in to snatch up all the snacks in sight to cart bac to their rooms. At the Tonga house, there was none of that. We had great fruit platters and delicious cheese, the wine and punch was out where it was easily accessible in the evening, and the morning spread was plentiful and yummy. We toasted bagels each morning and slathered them with cream cheese or peanut butter and there were croissants, fruit, and cereal in abundance. Why walk over for hot oatmeal?
Because of the smaller number of guests, the fridge was always stocked with bottled water, soft drinks, and beer, and we could help ourselves all day. They couldn't make it that accessible at Hawaii or the kids we have encountered on previous visits would pick them clean. And since we had TWO mini-fridges in our suite, which housekeeping kept stocked as well, we were never far from a cool beverage.
This experience has spoiled me. thank you, Polynesian, for a magical visit.
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great view, beautiful rooms, convenienceCons:
costReview of Hurricane Hanna's Grill
Reviewed by DianeinNM Review Date: 12/26/2015
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
I got the seafood roll twice: the first time (weekend) it was really good but the second time (weekday) it was more vegetables than food and the dressing was more bland.
The drink cups had RFID chips in the bottom of the cup to make sure people don't get extra refills. The guy said "you get four refills in two hours, but we didn't realize that was machine-enforced. We didn't want extra refills, as we were leaving for home, but that kind of expense to make sure we didn't get any little extra appalled us.
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BBQ sandwich, seafood rollCons:
RFID on drinksReviewed by DianeinNM Review Date: 12/26/2015
Rating: (7) Recommended
The best part of Disney transportation is that I don't have to drive at all.
Bus transport is slow. It will arrive when it arrives and if there is space you will get a ride. Otherwise, repeat. Sometimes fellow travelers are pleasant and sweeten the ride, but no one sweetens the wait.
Boat transport is similar. Previously, we've loved the commentary and interactivity on the boats to the resorts, but found on this trip that commentary on the boats was limited to the required safety announcements. No Disney trivia. No tour guide pointers. Nothing.
