Most Recent Reviews
Review of Remy's Ratatouille Adventure
Reviewed by korm Review Date: 07/09/2025
Rating: (2) Not Recommended
I do not like to be negative but WHY are people waiting an hour or longer for this? This is the only ride at Disney World I've ever gotten off of and said "I hated that." To start, this is the ONLY ride that has ever made me feel queasy - exercise caution if 3D-screen based rides tend to mess with your stomach. Otherwise, the best way I can describe this ride is forgettable. The story isn't very engaging, nor do the ride's motion capabilities feel like they do justice for what is conveyed by its screen element. Things happen around you, your rat car moves, more things happen around you, and repeat. But unlike other screen based attractions, such as Flight of Passage, the only element contributing to immersion is the scents they pump in - which are enjoyable, but can't carry this ride by themself. I admit that my dislike of this ride is exacerbated by its typical wait, but even if I disregard the wait time it still is a big step back from rides of a similar style, such as Rise of the Resistance or Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway.
Pros:
Pleasant scents. The rat cars are pretty cute.Cons:
Experience fails to justify the average wait. May cause motion sickness.Review of Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery
Reviewed by korm Review Date: 07/09/2025
Rating: (9) Recommended
This is an Animal Kingdom must-do for me going forward. I got the croissant sandwich and the tomato-pepper relish sets this apart as a favorite from the trip. But the real star here is the coconut flavored iced coffee. I got the non-alcoholic version, and it was the PERFECT drink to have in hand while waiting for Kilimanjaro Safaris first thing in the morning.
Pros:
Tasty and unique breakfast options. Line moved pretty quickly.Cons:
Standing tables only, and not many of them.Reviewed by korm Review Date: 07/09/2025
Rating: (8) Recommended
This is a great resort for guests that have done WDW before and are interested in staying somewhere with a vibe that's more low-key than many other Disney resorts. We were in a studio, and honestly my favorite part of staying here was just how spacious the room was. The room and bathroom were very clean, my only room-related complaint is that we could hear the party in the room next to ours more than I've noticed at other resorts. Olivia's is certainly a hidden gem restaurant and its to-go option is a plus. The property is beautiful and relaxing, but also sprawling. The number one complaint I read about this resort prior to my stay was the bus loop, which I can now concur with. It takes give-or-take 20 minutes to get through the bus loop in its entirety, so depending on your stop you'll either deal with a long wait between hopping on and arriving at your destination, or run the risk of a bus filling up before it reaches your stop. My park approach is very relaxed so this wasn't too much of an issue, but heavy planners may be pretty thrown off by this. Overall though, I would absolutely stay here again.
Pros:
Spacious rooms. Good food & drink options. Relaxing vibe.Cons:
Long bus loop. Depending on your room's location, walking to the Hospitality House can also be inconvenient.Reviewed by korm Review Date: 07/09/2025
Rating: (10) Recommended
Hands down the best buffet at Disney! I did the dinner buffet, but would love to try the breakfast buffet as well. The service here is excellent, the dining room is spacious, and the food is phenomenal. There is a wide variety of options to choose from here, and Boma manages to walk the line to please both adventurous and pickier eaters. Everyone talks about zebra domes - which are yummy - but do not miss out on their bread pudding.
Pros:
Food is great and there are lots of options. It felt like we got our money's worth.Cons:
The space is very open and therefore quite loud.Review of Takumi-Tei
Reviewed by korm Review Date: 07/09/2025
Rating: (8) Recommended
This is a restaurant where I had an overall wonderful experience, yet several factors make it tough to wholeheartedly recommend. We did the newer semi-course omakase option, which will save you $100, but $150 per person is still very steep. While overall the food was great, there admittedly was one course I did not enjoy very much. Normally this wouldn't be that big of a deal, but when that one course shakes out to being worth about $37 of the experience it stings quite a bit more. Do your research on this one before booking. If a Japanese omakase is something you are interested in experiencing (and splurging on) you'll find this worthwhile. But if you're looking for a meal to be filling or timely this is not the spot for you. Overall, your mileage may vary.
Pros:
Incredibly friendly staff. Beautiful traditional Japanese decor makes for an elegant and relaxing atmosphere. Adding the sake pairings really elevates the experience.Cons:
Value for cost.Review of Summer House on the Lake
Reviewed by Iluvvacations Review Date: 07/08/2025
Rating: (10) Recommended
Walked up tho the cookie bar and bought the cup of cookies. So good!!
Pros:
No line for cookie bar. Lots of choices. Indoor seating available for cookie bar.Cons:
This is very petty, but it was hard to tell who worked there. The employees didn’t match at all and all had on casual street clothes. Not a big deal, but kind of confusing when you need help.Review of Earl of Sandwich
Reviewed by Iluvvacations Review Date: 07/08/2025
Rating: (10) Recommended
The holiday sandwich is everything you want it to be!
Pros:
Lots of options. Good food. Lots of indoor seating in the AC.Cons:
Takes a few minutes for the food to be prepared, but it’s worth it.Review of Pepe by Jose Andres
Reviewed by Iluvvacations Review Date: 07/08/2025
Rating: (10) Recommended
The chicken croquettes are so good! If you live in the Midwest it’s like the filling of a shredded chicken sandwich and then deep fried in a light breading.
Pros:
Delicious. Inside seating available in the AC.Cons:
Takes a few minutes to be prepared.Review of End Zone Food Court
Reviewed by Iluvvacations Review Date: 07/08/2025
Rating: (8) Recommended
I think the value food courts are great for families that have a picky eater. The food courts have something for everyone. It’s as good as food can be that’s mass produced. Lots of options and even grab and go things. When you’re exhausted from a park day it’s nice just to stroll in and grab something easy.
Pros:
Lots of options for picky eaters.Cons:
Mass produced cafeteria style.Review of Typhoon Lagoon
Reviewed by Iluvvacations Review Date: 07/08/2025
Rating: (10) Recommended
My family had a really good time. We used the free check in day and it all went really well. My kids were impressed with how nice it was. They usually think water parks are trashy but were impressed with Typhoon. The wave pool is made for teenagers. We only waited in line for a slide 2 times and it was under 10 minutes each time. CMs were wonderful as always.
