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burberryplaid
09-11-2007, 06:19 PM
Hello!
Welcome to our post trip dining reviews with pictures! We visited the World 9/3-9/10 2007 with Free Dining
We will be doing reviews for:
Table Service
Whispering Canyon (dinner (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20756623&postcount=2) and breakfast (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20872354&postcount=65))
50's Prime Time Cafe (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20763919&postcount=14)
Kona Cafe (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20776959&postcount=34)
Le Cellier (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20794424&postcount=43)
Crystal Palace (Breakfast) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20822912&postcount=55)
Rose and Crown (http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis152.jpg)
Jiko (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20872354&postcount=65)
Counter Service
Roaring Fork (Day 1 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20756623&postcount=2) Day 7 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20872354&postcount=65) )
Toluca Turkey Legs Co (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20763919&postcount=14)
Captain Cooks Snack Company (breakfast) (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20776959&postcount=34)
Columbia Harbor House (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20776959&postcount=34)
Sunshine Seasons ( Day 4 (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20794424&postcount=43) Day 6 (http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis152.jpg) )
Earl of Sandwich (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=20822912&postcount=55)
Your hosts on this expedition are myself, Stephanie. I'm 32 and I love food! This was my first ever visit to the World!
My partner in crime is my DH Bill, also 32. He also shares my passion for food. This is his first trip to the world as an adult.
We both like good quality, flavorful food. It doesn't have to be fancy, just good. We enjoy a good hot dog or hamburger as much as a good steak.
With the introductions complete..let's get right to the reviews. Up first is Roaring Fork and Whispering Canyon Cafe....
burberryplaid
09-11-2007, 06:43 PM
Roaring Fork - Counter Service
We arrived at Wilderness Lodge around 2 PM and we were starving as we hadn't had anything substantial to eat that day. We had an ADR at Whispering Canyon a bit later in the evening, so we decided to go to Roaring Fork and have a counter service meal.
I ordered the Ham and Tillamook Cheddar on Whole-Grain Mustard Rye which came with a small serving of pasta salad. For dessert I got a chocolate dipped rice krispie treat.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis9.jpg
The sandwich was cut from a big round, that looked like a muffaletta. It was very tasty. The pasta salad was ok, very light and full of veggies like carrots and roasted squash. I didn't try the rice krispie treat right away, but it was delicious! I've had rice krispie treats before, but this was particularly yummy for some reason..must be Disney magic!
DH ordered chicken strips with fries and also got a chocolate dipped rice krispie treat.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis10.jpg
These were also yummy. They were made to order, so they were nice and fresh. The chicken appeared to be all white meat. The fries were also good. You could tell they weren't pre-made fries.
Dinner was at Whispering Canyon Cafe. I was a little nervous because WCC has gotten some bad reviews lately, but we decided to chance it. We arrived about 20 minutes early and were seated within 10 minutes. Our waitress, Heda Lettuce was extremely friendly! She took our order and then brought us our drinks and about 8 straws! (None of them fell on the floor..thank goodness!) She refilled our drinks without being asked through out the meal, and was wonderful in general. She wasn't over the top in any manner and was very attentive. She also interacted with us through out the meal, along with the manager who asked where we were from and egged Hedda on. Being adults without kids, I'm sure we weren't harassed as much as we could have been..we were able to just soak up the atmosphere around us.
On to the food..we decided to both get the skillet. Our only appetizer option was the salad. It was good..nice and fresh, but DH and I don't care for vinigrette too much, so it wasn't our favorite part of the meal. It was acceptable though
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis18.jpg
The skillet came next and included: fresh baked cornbread with mashed potatoes, coleslaw, cowboy beans, corn on the cob.
Smoked pork ribs, pulled pork, oven-roasted chicken, and Peel-n-Eat shrimp
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Everything was good. Neither of us like coleslaw, so we can't comment on that. We both really liked the mashed potatoes which were served country style with skins included. They were buttery and fluffy (but not too buttery) The cowboy beans were ok, but being from Boston we prefer baked beans which have a different kind of sauce to them. The corn was good, but we could tell it wasn't fresh. The ribs were ok, but we like them a bit more saucey. The chicken was good, nice and moist inside, despite having an extra dry skin. The shrimp was good, but I like shrimp that is already peeled (I'm lazy) so DH enjoyed most of those.
When we were asked if we wanted more, we only got pulled pork and potatoes and were happy with those.
Lastly came dessert
I got the very rich S'mores cheesecake
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis21.jpg
It was yummy, but a little too rich for me and it didn't taste much like S'mores. It was good though.
DH got the cinnamon vanilla tortilla (or as Heda called it, the Cinnamon Vanilla dustbowl)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis20.jpg
This was very yummy. The tortilla had a nice, sweet crunch and the bananas and caramel were perfectly matched with the vanilla ice cream.
Overall, we really enjoyed dinner at WCC and would go back again.
Coming Up: Lunch at Toluca Turkey Legs Co. and Dinner at 50's Prime Time.. stay tuned and thanks for reading so far!!
sandybobandy
09-11-2007, 06:45 PM
Yummmmmmmmmm!!!!! Thanks so much for the great review! Can't wait to see more! :)
marivaid
09-11-2007, 06:47 PM
Great start !!
Did you know Hedda Lettuce is a DISer ? :cool1:
TigerKat
09-11-2007, 08:52 PM
Can't wait for more!!!!!
whogirl'smom
09-11-2007, 09:06 PM
I'm in! I'm looking forward to more yummy pictures!
BeckWhy
09-11-2007, 09:14 PM
My boyfriend and I love WCC! I haven't seen any of the negative reviews, but I think that regardless of the restaurant there is always good reviews and bad reviews.
As for the cheesecake there... You are right, it doesn't taste like Smores... but it is really good! I think it's "Smores" because its got marshmellows and chocolate topping and a graham cracker crust. But I never had a smore with cheese in it! ;)
Schucraig
09-11-2007, 09:53 PM
Great review and pictures! I can't wait for more!:thumbsup2
suzannews
09-11-2007, 10:17 PM
Great start !!
Did you know Hedda Lettuce is a DISer ? :cool1:
Hey thats me!!!
Burberry plaid, I'm glad you had a good dinner.
queenofhartz
09-11-2007, 10:23 PM
I'm tuning in. Thanks for sharing! :goodvibes
I can't wait to hear about Rose & Crown. I've read some mixed reviews lately and am considering it for my next trip. Awesome review for WCC by the way. All the reviews I've read lately have raved about the staff. WCC is on my to do list for next year's trip, because everyone says it's so fun!
AnninIowa
09-11-2007, 10:33 PM
Subscribing!! :cool1:
Minniespal
09-12-2007, 04:12 AM
Brillant:thumbsup2
burberryplaid
09-12-2007, 07:22 AM
Good morning!
I'm happy to see so many people here already...can't wait to share more!
Yummmmmmmmmm!!!!! Thanks so much for the great review! Can't wait to see more! :)
Thanks for visiting..more is on the way! :)
Great start !!
Did you know Hedda Lettuce is a DISer ? :cool1:
Thank you and no, I didn't know she was a DISer..that's awesome!!
Can't wait for more!!!!!
Thanks for visiting..part 2 is on the way! :)
I'm in! I'm looking forward to more yummy pictures!
Happy to have you here..more on the way shortly!
My boyfriend and I love WCC! I haven't seen any of the negative reviews, but I think that regardless of the restaurant there is always good reviews and bad reviews.
As for the cheesecake there... You are right, it doesn't taste like Smores... but it is really good! I think it's "Smores" because its got marshmellows and chocolate topping and a graham cracker crust. But I never had a smore with cheese in it! ;)
Happy to have you..and we really loved WCC too. I think some couples may be afraid of it, but it wasn't bad at all and we are shy people. so for us to recommend it, you know it has to be tolerable!
And I never even thought of it, but you're right, a proper S'more does not have cheese in it! :rotfl:
Great review and pictures! I can't wait for more!:thumbsup2
Thanks for stopping in..more on the way!
Hey thats me!!!
Burberry plaid, I'm glad you had a good dinner.
How cool is this?!! I'm so glad you came by and visited! We adored you! Thanks for making our 1st night memorable!
I'm tuning in. Thanks for sharing! :goodvibes
I can't wait to hear about Rose & Crown. I've read some mixed reviews lately and am considering it for my next trip. Awesome review for WCC by the way. All the reviews I've read lately have raved about the staff. WCC is on my to do list for next year's trip, because everyone says it's so fun!
Thanks for tuning in, and I say definitely give WCC a try next time. It was very fun!
Subscribing!! :cool1:
Glad to have you!
Brillant:thumbsup2
Thank you!
Now with all the greetings done for now..Part 2 of our review will begin....
burberryplaid
09-12-2007, 07:50 AM
Day 2 was our first day out at the parks and based on my research, we decided to start at MGM. We brought breakfast stuff with us to have in the room, so we didn't have lunch until around 11 or 11:30. Based on an episode of the Food Network show Unwrapped we decided to try a turkey leg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis36.jpg
As part of the dining plan, we got a turkey leg, a bag of chips, and a large drink.
We bit into the legs only to find the meat was red. I think this is how they are supposed to be, because they appeared to be cooked, but still it wasn't appetizing. We both ate some of it, but needless to say, we were disappointed and we won't be having turkey legs again. At least the chips were good!
After our nap, we returned to MGM for our 6:30 ADR at 50's Prime Time. DH had eaten here as a kid, and I was excited to try it, again, because of an episode of Unwrapped that highlighted it.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis40.jpg
The atmosphere was wonderful. It was just like a 50's style home. The old style TV's played clips of 50's TV shows that we watched while we waited for our table.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis41.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis42.jpg
We got there about 20 minutes early and waited about 10-15 minutes for our table. In that time, we saw about 3-4 people without ADRs turned away. The main reason, in my opinion, is because this is not a big place at all.
Cousin Joey was our waiter, who was very attentive despite being very busy. The first thing he had us do was sign a birthday card for one of our cousins who was having a birthday. It's very strange to be signing a card for someone you don't know, but we went with it anyhow.
DH started off with a Caesar Salad and I got the shrimp cocktail
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis43.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis44.jpg
The salad was good..a very typical Caesar salad. DH's only complaint was that the croutons were a bit too hard.
My shrimp cocktail was good. I got 6 decent sized, ready to eat shrimp. The cocktail sauce was sweet and tangy, a pretty typical sauce.
Next came dinner. DH had the meatloaf and I had the pot roast.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis45.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis46.jpg
DH loved the meatloaf. I thought it was ok. I am not a fan of Ketchup on my meatloaf, and that's not the sauce I use when I make it, but it wasn't bad. The potatoes were good, but we prefer the country style potatoes at WCC. The green beans were good, nice and crisp. DH ate these first, as we had been warned by cousin Joey that we had to ear out vegetables. DH didn't want to chance it! :rotfl:
My pot roast was delicious. It came pre-shredded with the carrots and onions mixed in and the potatoes underneath. It was tender and flavorful. Again, the potatoes were good, but we prefer the WCC potatoes.
Between the skillet the night before and the turkey leg at lunch, I was on meat overload! I ate as much of the pot roast as I could, but I still had some left so Cousin Joey got out the airplane and made me have one last bite! DH enjoyed that quite a bit! :rotfl:
Dessert for me was S'mores (I'm a S'mores addict, what can I say?!)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis48.jpg
These were delicious! The chocolate was nice and melty. The marshmallows were just how I like them, a little charred to give a little crunch. It is a simple dessert, that is very enjoyable.
DH got a chocolate sundae
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis49.jpg
Again, a simple dessert but yummy none the less.
Coming up - Day 3...Tonga Toast at Captain Cook's, Columbia Harbor House, and Kona Cafe
susieq76
09-12-2007, 09:01 AM
Yummy! I'm very much enjoying this review! Those smores look delicious!
Reese
09-12-2007, 09:26 AM
Great report so far. I'm looking forward to morepopcorn::.
jakenjess
09-12-2007, 09:33 AM
I'm really enjoying your report. Great pictures! I'll be looking forward to more!
dmja716
09-12-2007, 10:27 AM
Great reviews!!
Cant wait for the rest!!:cool1:
my3disneygirls
09-12-2007, 11:09 AM
:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
Tinkerbell_Girl
09-12-2007, 11:37 AM
Great reviews and pics! I can't wait for more!
CUKU4DIS
09-12-2007, 11:48 AM
Day 2 was our first day out at the parks and based on my research, we decided to start at MGM. We brought breakfast stuff with us to have in the room, so we didn't have lunch until around 11 or 11:30. Based on an episode of the Food Network show Unwrapped we decided to try a turkey leg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis36.jpg
As part of the dining plan, we got a turkey leg, a bag of chips, and a large drink.
We bit into the legs only to find the meat was red. I think this is how they are supposed to be, because they appeared to be cooked, but still it wasn't appetizing. We both ate some of it, but needless to say, we were disappointed and we won't be having turkey legs again. At least the chips were good!
After our nap, we returned to MGM for our 6:30 ADR at 50's Prime Time. DH had eaten here as a kid, and I was excited to try it, again, because of an episode of Unwrapped that highlighted it.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis40.jpg
The atmosphere was wonderful. It was just like a 50's style home. The old style TV's played clips of 50's TV shows that we watched while we waited for our table.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis41.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis42.jpg
We got there about 20 minutes early and waited about 10-15 minutes for our table. In that time, we saw about 3-4 people without ADRs turned away. The main reason, in my opinion, is because this is not a big place at all.
Cousin Joey was our waiter, who was very attentive despite being very busy. The first thing he had us do was sign a birthday card for one of our cousins who was having a birthday. It's very strange to be signing a card for someone you don't know, but we went with it anyhow.
DH started off with a Caesar Salad and I got the shrimp cocktail
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis43.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis44.jpg
The salad was good..a very typical Caesar salad. DH's only complaint was that the croutons were a bit too hard.
My shrimp cocktail was good. I got 6 decent sized, ready to eat shrimp. The cocktail sauce was sweet and tangy, a pretty typical sauce.
Next came dinner. DH had the meatloaf and I had the pot roast.
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis45.jpg
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis46.jpg
DH loved the meatloaf. I thought it was ok. I am not a fan of Ketchup on my meatloaf, and that's not the sauce I use when I make it, but it wasn't bad. The potatoes were good, but we prefer the country style potatoes at WCC. The green beans were good, nice and crisp. DH ate these first, as we had been warned by cousin Joey that we had to ear out vegetables. DH didn't want to chance it! :rotfl:
My pot roast was delicious. It came pre-shredded with the carrots and onions mixed in and the potatoes underneath. It was tender and flavorful. Again, the potatoes were good, but we prefer the WCC potatoes.
Between the skillet the night before and the turkey leg at lunch, I was on meat overload! I ate as much of the pot roast as I could, but I still had some left so Cousin Joey got out the airplane and made me have one last bite! DH enjoyed that quite a bit! :rotfl:
Dessert for me was S'mores (I'm a S'mores addict, what can I say?!)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis48.jpg
These were delicious! The chocolate was nice and melty. The marshmallows were just how I like them, a little charred to give a little crunch. It is a simple dessert, that is very enjoyable.
DH got a chocolate sundae
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis49.jpg
Again, a simple dessert but yummy none the less.
Coming up - Day 3...Tonga Toast at Captain Cook's, Columbia Harbor House, and Kona Cafe
Would you go back to Prime time?? After reading reviews.. it just sounds O.K.
JamesLynn
09-12-2007, 12:04 PM
Awesome review! The pictures are making me so hungry!
jenelope
09-12-2007, 01:01 PM
Great reviews! I'm enjoying the pictures.
Ladysunflr
09-12-2007, 01:44 PM
more! more! :banana:
Disney71
09-12-2007, 01:57 PM
Great reviews so far - I am loving the pics!! :thumbsup2
kelleigh1
09-12-2007, 02:09 PM
Hey neighbor! Great reviews. Can't wait to read more.
mickeymousemom
09-12-2007, 03:14 PM
Great reviews and pics!
Personally, we don't like the Turkey Legs either, but I think the reson t5he meat appears red is because they are smoked(which is why I can;t stand them and call them "ham on a stick":rolleyes: ).....:)
OneBadApple
09-12-2007, 03:16 PM
DH got the cinnamon vanilla tortilla (or as Heda called it, the Cinnamon Vanilla dustbowl)
http://i233.photobucket.com/albums/ee127/mcnultys53004/dis20.jpg
This was very yummy. The tortilla had a nice, sweet crunch and the bananas and caramel were perfectly matched with the vanilla ice cream.
I now know what I'm getting for dessert when we go to WCC. That looks so yummy.
Great start !!
Did you know Hedda Lettuce is a DISer ? :cool1:
That is so cool.
Hey thats me!!!
Burberry plaid, I'm glad you had a good dinner.
Maybe I'll see you in November, we have lunch ressies on the 28th.
OneBadApple
09-12-2007, 03:17 PM
Dummy me forgot to ask my question. Is the salad the only option as a appetizer when getting the skillet? DH hates salad and I'm pretty sure that he will pick the skillet.
Busymom85
09-12-2007, 03:21 PM
Great reviews. Love the pictures. Looking forward to more.
2manypets
09-12-2007, 03:29 PM
I'm really looking forward to more reviews. We have most of the places you ate on out list in Nov.!
PrincessTiff
09-12-2007, 06:06 PM
Excellent. Now i'm wishing I got the Chocolate Sundae rather than the S'mores at 50's Prime Time!
burberryplaid
09-12-2007, 08:09 PM
Yay more visitors! :yay:
Yummy! I'm very much enjoying this review! Those smores look delicious!
Thank you and the S'mores were delicious!
Great report so far. I'm looking forward to morepopcorn::.
Thank you and part 3 is coming up! :)
I'm really enjoying your report. Great pictures! I'll be looking forward to more!
Thank you!
:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
Glad you're enjoying it! :)
Great reviews and pics! I can't wait for more!
Thank you!
Would you go back to Prime time?? After reading reviews.. it just sounds O.K.
Honestly, Prime Time was probably my least favorite TS meal. It wasn't awful or anything..I liked the food alright, but there are certainly better options out there in my opinion. I would go back because DH loved it so much, but if it were up to me alone, I'd probably try something else next time.
Awesome review! The pictures are making me so hungry!
Thank you..and the pics make me want to go enjoy the food all over again too!
Great reviews! I'm enjoying the pictures.
Thanks!
more! more! :banana:
Ask and you shall receive... :)
Great reviews so far - I am loving the pics!! :thumbsup2
Thank you! :)
Hey neighbor! Great reviews. Can't wait to read more.
Hi neighbor! Thanks for stopping in!
Great reviews and pics!
Personally, we don't like the Turkey Legs either, but I think the reson t5he meat appears red is because they are smoked(which is why I can;t stand them and call them "ham on a stick":rolleyes: ).....:)
OMG they are SOOOO ham on a stick! Yeah, I figured they were supposed to be red..but that doesn't make them anymore appealing to me.
Dummy me forgot to ask my question. Is the salad the only option as a appetizer when getting the skillet? DH hates salad and I'm pretty sure that he will pick the skillet.
We were told that salad was the appetizer that came with the skillet. I guess it wouldn't hurt to ask if they'd be willing to substitute the salad for something else though..maybe soup.
Great reviews. Love the pictures. Looking forward to more.
Thank you!
I'm really looking forward to more reviews. We have most of the places you ate on out list in Nov.!
Awesome..thanks for stopping by. I hope you'll find our reviews helpful!
Excellent. Now i'm wishing I got the Chocolate Sundae rather than the S'mores at 50's Prime Time!
Oh yes..the sundae was yummy, from what I was told. I guess you'll have to have it next time! :)
OK..I think I replied to everyone. I like to give everyone a little shout out just so you know I read your comments and I appreciate you reading our report.
And now without further ado..I bring you Day 3
burberryplaid
09-12-2007, 08:44 PM
Day 3 was our first day at the Magic Kingdom. DH was really excited to get some Tonga Toast, and since we had an ADR for breakfast at the Crystal Palace for our second Magic Kingdom day, we decided to get Tonga Toast at Captain Cook's today.
We took the boat from Wilderness Lodge over to the Magic Kingdom and then took the monorail to the Poly. We got to Captain Cook's and tried to use the automatic ordering, but the machine we were trying to use was all wonky so the cashier had to ring it up manually. We both got Tonga Toast with a side of bacon.
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DH loved it. He said it was just like how he remembered it as a kid. I thought it was ok..a little too sweet for me. I LOVE sweets, so for me to say it was too sweet means it was just too much. I'm glad I tried it though..I had to try it once right?
We paid for the Tonga Toast OOP as I figured we would want lunch later on and I didn't want to use our CS credit for the day on it. It ended up being about $13 so it wasn't bad at all.
We took the monorail back to the Magic Kingdom for some touring, then had lunch around 12:30 or so at Columbia Harbor House. It was wonderful!
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I had the tuna sandwich with chips, a lemonade, and the triple chocolate cake. DH had fish and chips and the triple chocolate cake. I loved my sandwich. It was very fresh..light and refreshing. DH liked his fish and chips. I also loved the cake. DH liked his too, but didn't finish it because he was full. All in all, it was yummy and we'll definitely be going here again someday.
After lunch, we went back to Wilderness Lodge and napped. It was raining for a couple of hours, so sleep seemed like a good way to pass the time. By the time we woke up and got ready to go, the sun had returned. This time we took the boat to the Contemporary, and then took the monorail to the Poly where we had a 6:25 ADR at Kona Cafe. We got there around 6, so we visited some of the shops, then checked in around 6:15. We were seated in about 5 minutes.
Our hostess was super friendly and she showed us the dessert table. We knew we had our work cut out for us as there were a number of tempting choices on display.
Our waiter Eric, was very nice and attentive.
We started with the Lump Crab Cakes
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and the Duck Pot Stickers
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Both dishes were exquisite! The crab cakes had a sweet crunchiness that was just amazing. The pot stickers were amazing. I am not usually a duck person as I don't like anything "fowl" tasting, but these had no such taste. They were yummy and the creamy ginger soy sauce they came with was divine!
After our main appetizer was done, a person who appeared to be the manager came over and offered us a sample of a sesame shrimp she said they were trying out (sorry the picture isn't the greatest)
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This was also delicious! I love sesame and the crisp, cool shrimp was a perfect combination for it.
Next came our entrees. I had the Macadamia Mahi Mahi
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DH had the Panko breaded shrimp and scallops
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The Mahi Mahi was out of this world! It was just so light and the macadamia nuts added just a bit of sweet crunchiness to it. I also loved the pairing of the fried onions and the bok choy. It was amazing!
DH loved the shrimp and scallops. They came with a spicy guava and passion fruit cream sauce that was just yummy! I am usually not a fan of panko breading, but this was done so perfectly, I didn't mind.
Just when we thought Dinner couldn't be more perfect, we got our dessert. We both ordered the Caramel banana creme brulee
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Creme brulee is probably my most favorite dessert, and this one did not disappoint. It was sweet and delicious. My one complaint is that the top didn't seem to be warm the way it usually is when you order creme brulee. I didn't mind though. We both really liked it.
Kona was probably one of our Top 2 restaurants and we will definitely be coming back!
Coming Up: Sunshine Seasons and Le Cellier
TigerKat
09-12-2007, 08:54 PM
Awesome reviews & pics. I can't believe that I am sooooo looking forward to that tuna sandwich at CHH!:rotfl: Also looking forward to KONA for our second time - DH got the Macadamia Mahi last time and I'm dying to try it this time!!:thumbsup2
2manypets
09-12-2007, 08:59 PM
After our main appetizer was done, a person who appeared to be the manager came over and offered us a sample of a sesame shrimp she said they were trying out
That was so nice! They look so good. I'm glad you enjoyed this meal. I can't wait to try it out.
Carys
09-12-2007, 10:17 PM
Great reviews! That CHH tuna sandwich looked tasty, looking forward to your next installment :thumbsup2
BabyPiglet
09-12-2007, 10:44 PM
Awesome reviews!
BeckWhy
09-13-2007, 09:04 AM
Happy to have you..and we really loved WCC too. I think some couples may be afraid of it, but it wasn't bad at all and we are shy people. so for us to recommend it, you know it has to be tolerable!
And I never even thought of it, but you're right, a proper S'more does not have cheese in it! :rotfl:
I was nervous about the antics also. But WCC sounded fab! We were actually sat off in a back right hand corner of the restaurant and it is very romantic back there. There is a giant fireplace and you are a bit misplaced from the rest of the restaurant. While we were back there, only one other family joined us. It was really nice (it is next to the kitchen though, so the staff is constantly walking by). We didn't experience any of the antics, but definately heard them. I remember when one waiter yelled out "EVERYONE BE QUIET SHE'S ON THE PHONE!" Eric starting rolling! I'm not sure if Eric missed out on the antics or not, but we were definately happy we went there!
Melisa1
09-13-2007, 10:59 AM
That tuna sandwich looks great! Can't wait to read more!:)
BaBeeCee14
09-13-2007, 02:39 PM
Loving your reviews popcorn::! Please keep them coming!
burberryplaid
09-13-2007, 08:44 PM
Awesome reviews!
Thanks!
I was nervous about the antics also. But WCC sounded fab! We were actually sat off in a back right hand corner of the restaurant and it is very romantic back there. There is a giant fireplace and you are a bit misplaced from the rest of the restaurant. While we were back there, only one other family joined us. It was really nice (it is next to the kitchen though, so the staff is constantly walking by). We didn't experience any of the antics, but definately heard them. I remember when one waiter yelled out "EVERYONE BE QUIET SHE'S ON THE PHONE!" Eric starting rolling! I'm not sure if Eric missed out on the antics or not, but we were definately happy we went there!
:rotfl2: They yelled the same thing out when we were there. We were also seated in the back right hand side. It was nice to see the antics of the room, without getting too caught up in it.
That tuna sandwich looks great! Can't wait to read more!:)
More on the way!
Loving your reviews popcorn::! Please keep them coming!
Thank you! I got the next day coming up right now...
burberryplaid
09-13-2007, 09:12 PM
Day 4 was our first day at Epcot. Again, we ate in our room before heading out.
Around 12 we headed over to the Land and got fast passes for our 2nd ride on Soarin' and decided to have lunch at Sunshine Seasons. This place is awesome! They have a huge selection, and you can really personalize your meal to be what you want. They even have some meals which I think would make a great dinner such as salmon, chicken, and pork chops.
We both decided on the turkey with muenster cheese on foccacia with chipotle mayo and for dessert, we both had the chocolate peanut butter cake
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The sandwich was delicious! It was nice and fresh. The chipotle was nice and subtle. I've had chipotle mayo that was overpowering, and this wasn't. It gave a light sweetness to the sandwich.
The cake was also delicious. It wasn't too peanuty, a nice balance of flavor.
We went back to our room for our afternoon nap, then returned to Epcot around 5 to do some more touring. We had a 5:55 reservation at Le Cellier and we checked in around 5:40
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We were seated in about 5 minutes in the New Brunswick section. Our waitress was Kelly, who was very nice and attentive.
I started with the cheddar cheese soup
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It was just as amazing as everyone says it is! I loved it!! It was rich and creamy..just yummy!
DH had the steakhouse Caesar Salad
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He loved this because of the crispy cheese that it came with. It's definitely a unique way of serving a Caesar Salad.
We also LOVE the pretzel bread! The bread basket came with 3 breads, but the pretzel bread is the one we couldn't stop talking about..and as you can see from this picture, we devoured it before I could take a picture
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Next came our entrees... I had the mushroom fillet mignon
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It was good. It was a bit overcooked for me, and in hindsight, I probably should have sent it back, but I didn't want to bother since it wasn't inedible in anyway. It was typical fillet mignon in my opinion. The part I liked best was actually the wild mushroom risotto. It was creamy and delicious!
DH got the herb crusted prime rib
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As you can see the portion size was huge. This was a very tasty piece of meat and DH loved every bit of it!
For dessert, we both decided on the creme brulee sampler
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Althought I enjoyed the creme brulee at Kona, this one blew it out of the water. Not only was it beautful, both varieties were very tasty. The top was still warm from the torched sugar. I liked both kinds, but the maple creme was just a bit more delicious than the vanilla bean.
Overall, great experience. Some people find Le Cellier dark and cramped. We thought it was romantic and charming..a nice escape from the park outside. We'll definitely be going back next time, although I may get something other than the fillet.
Coming up..Day 5, breakfast with Winnie The Pooh (and TIgger too!) at Crystal Palace and Earl of Sandwich
my3disneygirls
09-13-2007, 09:51 PM
Burberryplaid, I don't think I can make my pics look as good as yours on my trip. I feel as if the food is right in front of me. I haven't been to Le cellier in 4 years. We always want to try something new, but I want to go back this time around. I have such a hard time chosing between what I know and something new. Argh, can you tell I'm comming up on my 180 days for ADRs. LOL.
momtoccc
09-13-2007, 10:19 PM
Wow, great reviews and pics.. I really want to try Kona sometime and we're not doing LeCellier this time because I've been before but now I'm thinking I should have done it.. Looks great!
lucky978
09-14-2007, 12:58 PM
Loving your reviews!!! We're also from Red Sox Nation!!!
Carys
09-14-2007, 05:56 PM
I agree, those are great pictures of the food. Looking forward to more!
Krissalee
09-14-2007, 06:29 PM
Loving your reviews, and eagerly looking forward to the rest! Great photos, too!:earsgirl:
JamesLynn
09-14-2007, 08:07 PM
Ooo! I think that I'm going to try Sunshine Seasons the next time I go to EPCOT!
I love your reports! And the pictures are a fabulous bonus!
swankybeth
09-14-2007, 08:32 PM
Great reviews and pics, keep 'em coming! :cutie:
schatterjee
09-14-2007, 11:44 PM
Great photos and reviews! Thanks for taking the time to do it!
medicgirl911
09-15-2007, 02:50 AM
:cheer2: Your reviews are great!! :cheer2: I LOVE the anchors aweigh tuna sandwhich at Columbia Harbour House, it is sooo delecious!!!!!!
We have an ADr at Le Cellier coming up and looking at your pics, I just can't wait to be there myself!!!! Actually I am a little nervous with all the hype I have read about le Cellier that I will be disappointed, but your pics looks o wonderful that I don't think I will be.
I have never had creme brulee before and I am anxious to try that as well.
Booknut
09-15-2007, 06:06 AM
Loving your reviews, can't wait for more!!! :thumbsup2
burberryplaid
09-15-2007, 04:39 PM
Thanks for keeping this thing going..I appreciate all the comments!
Burberryplaid, I don't think I can make my pics look as good as yours on my trip. I feel as if the food is right in front of me. I haven't been to Le cellier in 4 years. We always want to try something new, but I want to go back this time around. I have such a hard time chosing between what I know and something new. Argh, can you tell I'm comming up on my 180 days for ADRs. LOL.
Thanks for the compliment on the pictures. I can certainly understand how hard it is to try something new when you are familiar with something else you like. I'm sure we'll find it hard to try new things too.
Wow, great reviews and pics.. I really want to try Kona sometime and we're not doing LeCellier this time because I've been before but now I'm thinking I should have done it.. Looks great!
I definitely recommend Kona. I've heard some mixed reviews about a couple of their dishes, but I feel if you try one of their "signature" meals, you won't be disappointed.
Loving your reviews!!! We're also from Red Sox Nation!!!
Thanks..your girls are so cute! I love the pic of them by the totem pole!
I agree, those are great pictures of the food. Looking forward to more!
Thanks...more on the way!
Loving your reviews, and eagerly looking forward to the rest! Great photos, too!:earsgirl:
Thanks..I appreciate the feedback!
Ooo! I think that I'm going to try Sunshine Seasons the next time I go to EPCOT!
I love your reports! And the pictures are a fabulous bonus!
Thanks! I don't think you'll be disappointed at Sunshine Seasons. It was probably our favorite CS spot. We loved the variety!
Great reviews and pics, keep 'em coming! :cutie:
You got it! :)
Great photos and reviews! Thanks for taking the time to do it!
Thank you and it's my pleasure!
:cheer2: Your reviews are great!! :cheer2: I
LOVE the anchors aweigh tuna sandwhich at Columbia Harbour House, it is sooo delecious!!!!!!
We have an ADr at Le Cellier coming up and looking at your pics, I just can't wait to be there myself!!!! Actually I am a little nervous with all the hype I have read about le Cellier that I will be disappointed, but your pics looks o wonderful that I don't think I will be.
I have never had creme brulee before and I am anxious to try that as well.
I don't think you'll be disappointed in Le Cellier. It was really good. I am a creme brulee lover and it was one of the best I've had anywhere.
Loving your reviews, can't wait for more!!! :thumbsup2
Thank you...part 5 is on the way...NOW
burberryplaid
09-15-2007, 05:00 PM
Friday morning we had an 8:15 AM ADR at Crystal Palace. I was so excited for this as Tigger is my favorite! We woke up about 6:30 and got ready. We caught the boat to the Magic Kingdom, just in time to see the sunrise.
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When we got to the Magic Kingdom we were directed to a line for early morning breakfast and tours. We waited about 5 minutes before they let us in.
Once we got the the Crystal Palace, we checked in and they started seating people about 15 minutes later. We were seated 5 minutes after they started the seating process.
Crystal Palace is absolutely beautiful. It's a charming little place tucked in the corner on the way to Frontier Land and Liberty Square. It reminded me of something from the 1800's
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We were seated right in the middle of the room at a small table. It was cozy, but nice. There were a few other couples without kids, so we were at total ease.
We got up to the buffet and had a number of choices. They had everything from fresh fruit and cereal to bagels, muffins, eggs, waffles..a great selection!
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This was my plate..it had sausage, veggie omelet, breakfast lasagna (sugar rush anyone?) fresh pineapple and strawberry, bacon, and puffed French toast which I stol from the Kid's buffet
All of it was good but OMG was the breakfast lasagna sweet?! It's worth a try though..I always say you have to try everything once.
Here's DH's plate
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He had biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, hash, breakfast lasagna, and a chocolate croissant.
We liked everything but the bacon. It wasn't bad but we like it really crispy, and this was soft.
Overall, the food was good..not great...but really not bad. I'd say it was typical breakfast buffet food. We had a better breakfast at WCC. We paid OOP for this because we wanted to save the TS credit for our dinner at Jiko, but it was worth it as we got to meet the characters one on one. They come to each table and they take as many pictures as you want. It was a magical way to way to start the day off..and once you're done eating, you get to be one of the first people in the park!
Once we were finished we toured Magic Kingdom, then went back to our room for a nap. Needless to say, we didn't have lunch this day because breakfast was just so filling. Since we didn't want to use a TS credit, we decided to use our CS credit at Earl Of Sandwich in Downtown Disney. These sandwiches were so delicious! Everything is made to order..nice and fresh.
DH had the special, a BBQ beef sandwich and a chocolate chip cookie
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I had the Full Montagu (Roast beef, turkey, cheddar, swiss, romaine lettuce, tomato, and mustard sauce) and a Cupcake "crown" (yellow cake with white frosting)
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We loved Earl of Sandwich, and we'll definitely be returning. I wish there was one near us because their sandwiches were delicious!
Up next...Day 6, a return trip to Sunshine Seasons and dinner at the Rose and Crown
CinderMelly
09-15-2007, 06:06 PM
Hey thats me!!!
I have an ADR for dinner on Nov 5(day after my b-day), hope you are there that night. Can I request you? :banana: :cheer2:
It'll be my first time at WCC and I can't wait!
mom2fivecs
09-15-2007, 06:24 PM
Great job on the reviews and love the pics...thanks :thumbsup2
ccigliano
09-15-2007, 07:06 PM
Great review. I had to go eat dinner and come back to finish the reviews.
BeckWhy
09-15-2007, 08:03 PM
I've always want to eat breakfast at the Crystal Palace. I love walking past it in the morning and smelling the great smell of bacon!
diannamaria
09-16-2007, 05:01 PM
I'm loving your report. Keep it coming!
burberryplaid
09-16-2007, 06:06 PM
Thanks again for the feedback..I'm glad you all are enjoying the reviews and pics. I hope you all will find it helpful for your future trips..
Part 6 - Sunshine Seasons and Rose and Crown
We are creatures of habit, so Day 6 was very much like day 4. We hit up Soarin', Test Track and Mission: Space, with a side visit to the Imagination pavillion so I could see who this Figment creature is. After that, we decided to get a fast pass for Soarin' and have lunch at Sunshine Seasons yet again. Again, we both got the turkey and muenster on foccacia. DH got the Peanut Butter cake again, but I switched it up and got the key lime cheesecake
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I really liked the key lime cheesecake. It was the perfect blend of tartness and sweetness. The graham cracker crust was buttery and light. I really like that Sunshine Seasons has a bakery counter, as well as pre-packaged desserts. The choices are endless...
We went back to our room for a nap, got ready and made it to Epcot a little after 6, just in time to walk over to the UK Pavillion for our 6:30 ADR at Rose and Crown. We checked in about 6:20 and were seated about 6:35
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We were seated at a small table with a nice view of the lake
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Our waitress Tanya, was very friendly ant attentive. She brought our drinks and took our order for appetizers and entrees
I had the stewed mushrooms cooked in garlic, shallots, and cream with a small piece of puffed pastry on the side
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DH had the cheese platter with Irish Cheddar, mushroom brie, and Stilton puffed pastry accompanied with candied almonds, grapes, apple slices, and an onion "jelly"
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The picture abover with the mushrooms shows just how huge the portion was. I had already doled out a good size serving to DH before I took the picture. These were excellent. The mushrooms were cooked thoroughly so they were soft, and the cream sauce was rich and tasty. I was surprised at how much I liked this.
The cheese platter was quite good, although neither of us cared for the Stilton pastry too much. It is very strong, and we aren't big bleu cheese fans. The Irish cheddar had a nice sharpness to it. The brie was fine, although maybe a bit bland and I couldn't taste any mushrooms in it. The other accompaniments were fine, especially the candied almonds. The onion jelly was interesting...I only had a taste of it. I'm not sure how you would use this in relation to the cheese...
The kitchen seemed to be running a bit slow as it took about 15 minutes for us to get our entrees after Tanya had removed our appetizer plates. We didn't mind too much as we were enjoying the scenerey and we don't like to be rushed between courses anyhow.
DH had the fish and chips
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I had the Bangers and Mash
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The fish was good. As you can see you get a substantial serving. DH thought it was good, and fish was definitely fresh.
I thought the bangers and mash were also good. I wasn't crazy about the gravy or the potatoes, but the sausages were good.
Next came dessert. DH had the sticky toffee pudding
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I had the Guinness Chocolate Torte
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DH ordered the pudding because nothing else really appealed to him. He thought it was ok. The cake part was very sweet. He said he may not order it again though because it really wasn't his thing.
As for the chocolate torte, I loved it! It was similar to a brownie, but with a richness to it, probably from the Guinness. It wasn't overly chocolatey, but still very delicious.
Overall, everything was quite good and we were happy with our meal. We would come back here, but this isn't a must for us to go to on every trip.
Coming up...Day 7 lunch at Roaring Fork and Dinner at Jiko
medicgirl911
09-16-2007, 07:13 PM
I love that pic of you all and Pluto!
Seriously though, you should put up a warning before you show pics like that of mushrooms ewwwww! HEHEHE ok at least just warn me! :rotfl: For some reason really nothing at Rose and Crown has struck my fancy, but I am glad you enjoyed it! Looking forward to more!!
disnut1149
09-16-2007, 09:31 PM
Thanks for your reviews. I'm really enjoying reading them and your pictures are awesome!! :thumbsup2
JamesLynn
09-16-2007, 09:34 PM
Yay for coming home from a long day at work and getting to read about yummy food!
Oh and my DH loves the Full Montagu at Earl's too!
burberryplaid
09-18-2007, 04:49 PM
[QUOTE=burberryplaid]Thanks again for the feedback and my apologies to medicgirl911 I will put a warning on all future mushroom related pictures! :laughing: This is going to conclude my report..I'll start with the reviews, and then if you have questions about anything..please feel free to ask and I will be happy to answer you.
So here we go..on to day 7. This was the sad day...our last real day here. We decided to spend our park time at Animal Kingdom, which we loved. We saw everything we wanted to see by about 12 so we went back to WL and had lunch at Roaring Fork. This time, I got the cheese flat bread pizza and a cupcake for dessert:
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DH got a bacon cheeseburger, fries, and a fresh baked chocolate chip cookie.
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Both meals were quite good. The pizza was nice and crispy (but not overdone) and it was made to order just for me. The portion qas quite large as well. DH and I both liked this. My cupcake was yummy (I have an affinity for cupcakes as you may have noticed). It was a yellow cake cupcake..very tasty.
DH LOVED the burger. Again, this was made to order for him. The fries were very good as well. His cookie was good..although I wouldn't say it was as good as homemade.
After lunch, we did the usual..back to to the room for a nap, then off to Animal Kingdom Lodge for our 6:30 ADR at Jiko.
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We arrived at about 6:20 and were seated within 5 minutes. One of the African students on the exchange program seated us near the back and brought us warm towels to freshen up.
Our waiter, who I believe was named Jeff, brought over the menus and was happy to make suggestions as to what to eat. He actually seemed pleased to hear we were on the dining plan, because as he said, it afforded us the opportunity to try lots of different things.
We started off with
Kenyan Coffee Barbequed Chicken Flatbread with grilled onions, apple julienne, and four cheeses
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and the Taste of Africa: Kalamata olive hummus, Durban Tikka Masala, and Malay spinach-lentil dip, with Lentil papadam, whole wheal lavosh, and Flax seed Naan bread
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Both appetizers were excellent. The flatbread had a nice sweetness to it. The chicken was cooked perfectly. The Taste of Africa was also delicious. We especially liked the Durban Tikka Masala. Jeff had said this was spicy, but we found the Malay to be a bit spicer..although that was pretty mild. The hummus was good, although we are used to hummus with a lot of garlic and this seemed a bit blan in comparison to what we normally eat. All of the breads that came with tdip were tasty.
Next came Entrees -
DH had the Maize Crusted and Seared Halibut. (This used to be a maize crusted and seared Sturgeon, but when we were there it had been replaced by halibut. I'm not sure if this was a temporary replacement or if this is part of a newly updated menu.)
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This was suggested to us by Jeff and DH enjoyed it immensely. It takes like halibut with a cornbread crust..very tasty.
I had, what was described to me as the house specialty, the Oak Grilled Fillet Mignon with macaroni and cheese in a red wine sauce.
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This was THE BEST fillet mignon I've ever had! It was buttery, and it was cooked perfectly. If you enjoy fillet mignon, you know it can be "flavorless" (I usually eat it with steak sauce) but this was not the case here. Not only was steak flavorful, it was cooked to perfection. The fillet I had at Le Cellier was a bit overcooked (I like it medium) but this was a nice, beatiful pink and the outside was not charred in the least.
As for the macaroni and cheese, I loved it. It was creamy, smooth, and cheesey..but not to excess. Needless to say, this was my favorite meal of our trip.
As if the appetizers and entrees weren't enough, we were able to enjoy 2 very sophisticated and delicious desserts.
I had the Year of a Million Dreams dessert which was the white chocolate mousse pyramid with roasted banana and pineapple accompanied with banana-pineapple and tropical fruit salad.
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When I saw this, I was confused, because I thought the whole thing would be made of white chocolate, but the white chocolate was inside the dark chocolate pyramid. This was not as chocolatey as you would thing. In fact, it had a nice fruity flavor to it. It was light and refreshing, and not overly sweet at all.
DH had the Jiko Dulce De Leche which was pound cake covered in dulce de leche and fruit
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This was also fruity. The Dulce de leche was sweet, but not too sweet and the pound cake was buttery and moist and not heavy at all.
Overall, Jiko was probably our favorite meal of the triip, although Kona was pretty close. The service was excellent. The atmosphere was calm and relaxing. There were kids in the dining room, but most were very well behaved. This was a 2 credit per person meal, but well worth it, and we will definitely be coming back to Jiko in the future.
Our last meal on property was breakfast at Whispering Canyon. We arrived about 10 minutes early for our 8:30 ADR and we were seated immediately. The cafe was not crowded at all and we were seated up near the front. Our waiter (his name escapes me) was very nice and attentive. He didn't do many antics, except for talking with a Southern drawl, telling us to "eat up and not be wasteful" and bringing us crayons and pages to color.
We decided on the skillet which had biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, red bliss potatoes, sausage, bacon, and waffles.
Breakfast Skillet
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This was delicious! We liked everything, although I will say the gravy wasn't very flavorfull. It wasn't bad though. The bacon was nice and crispy without being overdone..better than the bacon at Crystal Palace. This was our favorite breakfast of the week.
Our overall impression of our dining experience was very positive. All of the wait staff we dealt with were nice and attentive. All of the places we ate were clean and all of our meals were fresh and tasty. We may have just lucked out, but we didn't have a bad meal the entire week.
As for the Dining Plan, we got it for free, but we will be using it again when we go back in April/May of next year. We felt like we got our money's worth and we like not having to worry about paying for food while we are there (although I guess we'll have to worry about tips while we are there) Yes, there is a lot of food, but we never forced ourselves to eat it. If we couldn't clean our plate, we left it. We had trouble using up all our snack credits, so we brought home some treats for the plane (Mickey Rice Krispy Treats and brownies)
Overall, we loved Disney Dining and we can't wait for the next round of tasty travels!
dmja716
09-18-2007, 05:23 PM
Thank you for all your great reviews!!
We will be at the WL in 12 days, I CANNOT wait.
:yay:
JamesLynn
09-18-2007, 07:12 PM
Bravo! Fabulous review!
I really enjoyed reading it!
Mischa
09-19-2007, 05:42 AM
Thank you for sharing! Great reviews. I'm having a "girls' only trip" in November (only 48 more days - yeah!) and I have made ressies for Crystal Palace and Le Cellier. So I was really interested in those reviews. I think the girls will be pleased!
Thanks again!
burberryplaid
09-20-2007, 12:03 AM
Thanks everyone who commented and enjoyed the pictures and reviews. I can't wait to do a 2nd one! :goodvibes
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