Reviews of Tusker House Lunch and Dinner Buffet
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Reviewed by aenjcn Review Date: 02/05/2013
Rating: (4) Not Recommended
We were there Jan 30 for lunch. Used our table service but it was a buffet with less than quick service quality food. Placards above the food, that indicated what was in the case, still had some of the breakfast items listed on them. Also food was not very good, only the mango chutney and mashed potatoes tasted good. They should reduce this to a quick service meal. Not worth the 18% tip asked for. Would have been a disaster except for opportunity to have pics made w/characters
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CharactersCons:
foodReviewed by ashjay921 Review Date: 02/20/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We come to Disney each year and this was our first time trying Tusker House. We tend to shy away from buffets, but the original appeal was the characters. We were delighted that they give you plenty of time with each character and they pose for pictures. On the other hand, we were surprised by how well we enjoyed the food! All vegetables and salads were very fresh, and many different flavors appealed to everyone in our group. Our personal favorites were the Curry Chicken, Mango Salsa, Apple/Blue Cheese Salad, Salmon, Seafood stew, and the bread pudding were all to die for. We will make this an annual stop from now on.
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Great food selection for everyone & Characters!!Cons:
It's a buffetReviewed by geneandcheryl Review Date: 04/10/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
First time trying lunch here. Even my picky 10 year old twins really enjoyed the selections and no one left hungry! Wonderful waitress who did not rush us.
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selection of food,waitressCons:
noneReviewed by buntingd Review Date: 05/12/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
We had lunch here on May 4th. Our granddaughter was all excited about seeing Donald and Daisy. We checked in and were handed a pager and sat for about 10 minutes. We were then called to go in. We got our group picture in front of the mask. We sat in a nice quiet alcove. I love the food at Boma and Sanna and was not disappointed here either. The beef was some of the best I have eaten anywhere. Even the picky little one found lots to eat She enjoyed her visits with the characters and we were abet to get lots of pictures. Our service was wonderful of course. We have never had bad service at any sit down Disney restaurant. We don't visit AK as much as Epcot or MK but Tusker House will be the go to place if I can't get a Boma reservation.
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a great variety of great foodCons:
—Reviewed by allearsfan Review Date: 07/23/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
I ate lunch at Tusker House last week. This meal was fantastic! I loved the fresh fruit, the vegetarian and African-inspired dishes, and the salmon. I was brave enough to try the seafood mix (I don't normally try anything with mussel shells in it) and it was fantastic! Both kinds of couscous dishes were great. Oh, and the samosas with the mango chutney! It could just be that we don't normally get to eat anything remotely exotic where I live, but I thought this was one of the best of our trip (tied with Garden Grill) for freshness, variety, and flavor. I didn't even try the carved meat because I was enjoying the variety of foods I can't get at restaurants back home. My daughter, unfortunately, would eat only the mini corn dogs, mac-n-cheese, desserts, and maybe one other thing, so she missed out!
When we first arrived, we got our picture with Donald. I wasn't planning to purchase it (it is way too expensive at $35 or so dollars with no cheaper option), but it turned out great, so I bought it. Then a friendly cast member led us in and oriented us to the place on the way to our table. He was from Italy, so we joked around about how he got all the way to Africa (he pointed out it is just across the Sea from Italy, after all!)
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charming host, character interaction, FOOD!Cons:
cost of photoReviewed by vickie1016 Review Date: 07/31/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
After eating breakfast here twice before, this year we tried lunch and WAS NOT disappointed. The food was excellent.
Upon checking in, we took our picture with Donald. The picture was brought to our table during lunch. Being we had Photopass + it was included. Friendly CM showed us the buffet area & explained all the different foods before showing us to our table. Our server greeted us & took our drink order. She also explained the rotation of tables the characters appear too. This was very helpful in order to get the camera, the autograph book opened, etc.
Now lunch - the food was excellent. DH & I tried almost everything. From the cold salads to the carved meats, there was nothing we did not like. DD(7) ate from the adult buffet - roasted chicken, carved beef & pork, vegies & fresh fruit. I loved the different breads they offer. I also like that there is fresh fruit offered. Dessert was just as good - brownies, cookies, little cakes, yummy!!
The character interaction is great here - each take their time to meet with you, sign autograph book & take many pictures. Because it was raining very heavy Donald came inside to take some pictures as well. Not sure if that always happens or if it was just because of the rain. (Never happened when we went to breakfast in 09, 10 or 12)
Overall - we loved our meal, CM were super friendly & the character interaction is great. Can't wait to return!!
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food, Donald & DaisyCons:
nothingReviewed by AddictedtoDisney Review Date: 08/17/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
Great for kids due to it being a character breakfast, (Photos and autographs without the lines). Good selection of foods. Friendly service, very loud atmosphere.
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Character Breakfast, friendly service, selection of foodCons:
Waiting outside in the heat, long line to get to the foodReviewed by igpg826 Review Date: 08/29/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
This was our first meal in Disney. Day 1, AK. We had the deluxe dining plan for our family of 4 and I booked one character meal every day of our week long stay. The food was good, lots of options. The kids loved what they ate too. The service was amazing. Characters come around in a very organized fashion to each table. Would definitely make reservations for this again in a future trip.
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Food choices, service, charactersCons:
Nothing negative at all!Reviewed by Brandon Review Date: 09/26/2013
Rating: (5) Recommended
This was our 2nd character meal of our trip. It was extremely hot out that day and waiting out in the hot sun without shade didn't help. The food was subpar as were the choices. It wasn't horrible but I wouldn't schedule it again in the future. Maybe it was just a bad day for us, but I didn't feel that way about all the others either.
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Air Conditioning on a hot dayCons:
Food Choices & Waiting areaReviewed by jringue Review Date: 10/02/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
Attended lunch buffet with Disney Characters. Now consider it the #1 character lunch at WDW. The Crystal Palace has been bumped... Food was the most flavorful and unique of any buffet compared to Crystal Palace, Chef Mickey, 1900 Park Fare & Playhouse. Service was very good, characters we met were Mickey, Minnie, Goofy, and Donald.
