Thread Title about food we ate at WDW

[reeeoga]

Reviews by Me! for places we went to. So you can go "I wonder if I would hate that" and then change your reservations for the 5th time.:rotfl2:

A few questions answered up front.

This was on the Deluxe Dinning Plan. No it was not too much food, if you order correctly. I do not know if I will try the plan again as I could eat cheaper, thus letting me go to WDW more often.

Tips: I tipped 15 to about 22% depending on the service. I had mostly average service with 2 bright spots being Crystal Palace Breakfast and Tony's. Both where very good.

About half of the places where accepting walkups with a 20 to 40 minute wait. The longest we waited was 10 minutes at Mamma Melrose.

Reviews to follow, some with photos.

Crystal Palace diner
1900 Park Faire
Liberty Tree Tavern
H&V character breakfast
Momma Melrose
Cape May Breakfast
Beirgarten
Chefs de France
Tusker House breakfast
Yak and Yeti
Kona Cafe
Tony's Town Square
Akershus Breakfast
Rose and Crown
Crystal Palace Breakfast
Plaza

I may throw in a few others. I am very tired at the moment, and I have vertigo:upsidedow So don't hold your breath.

I will answer questions from any "normal" people who care to ask. I may even answer ones from the peanut gallery:rotfl: .

[BabyPiglet]

Sounds like it's gonna be a great report!

I've really been wanting some reviews of Yak and Yeti. :)

Can't wait!

[reeeoga]

And just to let people know: I gained exatly 1 pound doing the deluxe plan. :cool1:

Cast:
Me: man, 36, planner
Wife: woman, is of legal age, not a planner
Daughter: girl, 6, "what?" Diabetic
Son: Boy, 3, "Cars!"

First Up: Crystal Palace before P&PP
Overall good food with a nice selection to pick over. Things that are supposed to be hot are, things that are supposed to be cold are.
Salmon and other fish are very good. The bread was a supprise: I was not expecting berrys in it. very nice suprise. The son ate mac and cheese, the son always eats mac and cheese. Dessert was a mix of several items. The chocolate cake was best.

Characters were fun, and very well handled. They were moved along well, but not rushed.

[reeeoga]

1900 Park Fair

Standard breakfast stuff. The jams for the toast where nice. Everything was very clean. Food was good.

character where in good form. They joked a little, signed books, and then posed for photos.

Tigger, Mary Poppins, Alice, Mad Hatter and Pooh. Very fun.

[reeeoga]

Liberty Tree Tavern

Goofy rules!! The charcter was great. Joking and playing with people, not just the kids. Minnie Mouse was also good interacting with Goofy.

Food: The meats where cooked very good. The flavores are nice, but not seasoned enough (I am Cajun BTW :thumbsup2 ). Again the son loved the mac and cheese (this one was very good). Dessert was both hot and cold in the same bowl. The Cobbler was good!

The sides were also very good. The salad had a tangy dressing that fit the greens well.

I would return here for the food.:thumbsup2

[mom2fivecs]

Thanks for sharing...looking forward hearing about Tony's and Rose & Crown since we will be hitting these come April.

[TigerKat]

I'm anxiously awaiting more!!!!

[reeeoga]

H & V Breakfast at The Studios

Got into the park before opening and was able to get some nice pics of an empty park. :thumbsup2

Food: Again standard breakfast stuff with a very nice selection. Everything was clean and well organized. Eggs where cooked just right:thumbsup2 . Fruits where freash. Paisteries where fattening :rotfl2: .

Characters: Good interaction. Jo-Jo and Goliath played with the kids. The "real" people got the kids up to dance and sing. Fun time was had by all.

I would do this again OOP. :thumbsup2

[my3disneygirls]

:thumbsup2

[2BusyPlanning]

Gosh... I hope I'm normal at this point. LOL!

Does your daughter take shots or is she on the pump? And how did that go touring the parks?

[Minniespal]

Excellent:thumbsup2

[reeeoga]

Gosh... I hope I'm normal at this point. LOL!

Does your daughter take shots or is she on the pump? And how did that go touring the parks?

Shots. She was a bit up and down. She would eat a bunch and then run around a lot. By the time we tested her again (for her next meal) she would be back down into the normal range. A few times she actually had to have extra food due to the running around. So If you have a Type 1 you may want to check them more often in the late afternoon.

[reeeoga]

Mama Melrose

Decor: the place looks great! Wonderful extras everywhere. And the lighting is very good.

SErvice: Above average. Our waitress was good. Talked enough to keep us comfertable and informed of what was going on, but not to much where you wanted to say "go away so I can eat" :lmao:

Food:

I had the Mozerella and Tomatoes for an app. It was very good. The sauce is nice and tart. :thumbsup2

Wife had the calamari: crispy and tender with a good flavor

Main course:
Me: Wood Grilled Tuna. I asked for it as rare as possable (I like Sushi). One side was lightly brown, the other was still red with grill marks :thumbsup2
Tasted great. The zuccini needed to be cooked a little more.
Wife: Spaghetti Fra Diavolo: She ate the whole thing and loved it. She then went on R&Roller coaster and did not love it:rotfl:
Kids had Chicken strips and liked them.

Good place, will return.

[reeeoga]

Cape May:

Setting: WOW! what a great place. Looked fantastic. Loved the theaming. Son liked the Donald Duck cartoon in the waiting area.:rotfl2:

Service: very good. prompt and freindly. Waitress keeped the glasses full and the empty plates dissapeared quickly.

Food: BLitzens are very good. Not good for you, but very good.:lovestruc . The buffet is very well laid out and easy to get into and out of. Food was well organized and the area was super clean. They had 3 people cleaning the food area at all times:thumbsup2 The fruit selection was also nice.

Characters: Chip, Goofy and Minnie where good. But the show stealer was Dale. It was Mardi Gras day and he was trying to get the ladys to "Flash for Beads" :lmao: :rotfl2: . The wife thought it was funny. And no Nobody flashed (unfortunatly for mepirate: ).

Overall: good place. Probably would not go here again unless I was staying at the Beach club, but that is due to travel time, not due to the food, service or characters. I do recomend trying it at least once if you do not worry about Park Time.

[reeeoga]

Beirgarten:

Tall blond women serving me Food and Drinks :lovestruc :lovestruc :lovestruc

Ok back to reality.

Atmosphere: Top notch. The place looks great. There is actually room between the tables to move in and out.

Food: Fun!! I liked everything I tried (and I tried a bunch of stuff). Wife loved the food (she has some German in her family). The foods all looked like stuff the normal American Family would have, but with a slight difference to the taste.

Fun Fact. The Girl (about 13 with her family) who was sitting at the table with us was also a type 1 Diabetic. She showed my daughter her Pump and told her how much easier it was. :thumbsup2 My daughter WILL NOT get a pump because she will not let anyone touch her stomach.:confused3

Good place. Great for Lunch. It took us about 40 minutes for everything here and we will keep this on our "Go" places.:woohoo:

[reeeoga]

Chefs De France

Atmosphere: wonderful. The place looked like all of those postcards you see. The only problem: the tables are set too close together. You could not move.

Service: very good. nothing great, but good.

Food:
I had the Tuna. It was ok. For dessert I had the Crepes. It was very good.
Wife had teh duck. Very good. Dessert was the Creme B. She loved it.
Kids had Chicken :confused3

This is on out "go" list.:thumbsup2

[maureenann]

Fun Fact. The Girl (about 13 with her family) who was sitting at the table with us was also a type 1 Diabetic. She showed my daughter her Pump and told her how much easier it was. :thumbsup2 My daughter WILL NOT get a pump because she will not let anyone touch her stomach.:confused3



My son did shots for a year, then got the pump at 8yrs. It doesn't have to go in the stomach!
Off topic, but for informational purposes!:flower3:

[luckytobeme88]

I love your review style. Short, precise, and interesting.

[reeeoga]

I love your review style. Short, precise, and interesting.

Thank you! My wife just says I'm a jerk!!:rotfl2:

[reeeoga]

Tusker House: Breakfast.

Atmosphere: Very good. I like the modest remodel they did. The decorations are good and not over the top.

Food: Fairly standard with a few "new" things. The "mango chutney" is good!! Other stuff is standard. The layout is a U shape with the guests inside the U. This is a bit slower than if the guests where on the outside of the U. They do incourage you to jump to the area you want and not to wait iin line.:thumbsup2

Characters: good, but nothing unusual. Donald looks good in a safary outfit. :cool1:

If you time things correctly, you can get to the safary ride at openning. We did not, but only had a 15 minute wait.

On out "Go" list.

[reeeoga]

Yak & Yeti

Atmosphere: very nice. Wonderful decorations. Chairs are supprisingly good despit the look.

Food:
Apps: Dim Sum Baskit and the Fried Green Beans. Both very good.
Mains:
I had the Steak and Shrimp. The steak is flank steak, not good. The shrimp are shrimp, very average.
Wife had Crispy Honey Chicken. She said it was Ok. I thought it was bland.
Daughter had an egg roll. She liked it. Son is 3 and eats anything.

Dessert was Fried Wontons. Very bland.

Overall: will not go back, even for free unless they revamp their menu. Sorry for those who are wanting to go there. I waited to see for myself and was disapointed.:confused3

[reeeoga]

Kona Cafe: Breakfast

Atmosphere: good. We ate here in 06 for diner. Liked the atmosphere. Came back for breakfast.

Food:
I had Macadamia Pinapple Pancakes: very good, very bad for you :thumbsup2
Wife had Tonga Toast: she loved it. It caused some Discomfert to her latter in the day (upset tummy). I tasted it and it was very good.
Kids had pancakes and loved them.

on our "go" list.:thumbsup2

[reeeoga]

Tony's Town Square: Dinner

Atmosphere: I thought it was a little understated. It could have used more decorations. However it is a lovely place.

Food:
I had Calamary and The New York Strip Steak. Both where very good.
Wife had Soup and Beef and Spinach Cannelloni. both where good. Even with her upset tummy.
Kids had Pizza. They liked them.

Dessert: none. Left to take care of the wife.

Waiter: We had the best waiter here. he was attentive and helpful. Did a very good job and got extra in the tip for it :thumbsup2 .

We will try this again without the upset tummy to get a better review of it.

[ENSOCK]

I am loving your report! As a fellow Cajun did you find that there was just not enough seasonings on the food? I would hate to have to bring some Tony's along in the fannypack!:lmao:

[reeeoga]

Akershus Breakfast:

Atmosphere: Good. Nice. Done very well.

Food: freash and with a few differences. Cold Smoked Salmon for breakfast :thumbsup2 . The other stuff was standard and good.

Characters:
Son go kissed by Jasmine (not the Jasmine on this board :lmao: ). For some reason he really liked this place. :lovestruc
All of the characters stayed in character and where very good.

on our "go" list.

Edit: out to our. So it makes sense.

[reeeoga]

Rose and Crown:

Atmosphere: We ate outside and it looked like the pubs that I went to in Scotland.:thumbsup2

Food:
Me: Friut and Cheese plate. Very good. Who new Onion Jam could taste good:confused3 . Who came up with Onion Jam:confused3
Steak and Fish: Also good. The steak was tasty, but tuff. The fish is typical Fish and Chips fish = bland, but light and flakey. Exactly what I was expecting. I liked it.
Wife: Potatoe and Leak Soup. She was enjoying it until son took it. :rotfl: He loved it. pirate:
Wife also had Steak and Fish and agreed it was what she was expecting.

Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding So good and so bad for you!

On our "go" list.

[reeeoga]

Crystal Palace: breakfast

Food: good
Characers: good interaction. Piglet was having a bit of fun giving kids High Fives!

This is the 4th time we ate here. We have never been disapointed with the food, the characters, the staff or the place being clean. I would go back here again. And probably will next trip!!

[reeeoga]

Plaza: Lunch. A last minute idea. I got reservations at 10:30 that monring for 12:10.:thumbsup2

This is a tiny place. 96 seats. Looks fantastic.

Food:
Me: Cheeseburger. Fantastic! Wonderful flavor and great fries!
Wife: Vegi Sandwich: she loved it. I liked it, but it needed meat :rotfl2: .
Daughter: PBand J. shaped like a Mickey. hand made, not prepackaged.
Son: minnie burgers. Tasted the same as my burger.

Dessert: Cheesecake: very very rich. :thumbsup2 :cool1:

On my "go next trip" list.

[reeeoga]

Counter Services:

Backlot express: it was fun having lunch with 30,000 cheerleaders! The food was good. Turkey sandwich was LARGE.

Flatbread Grill: Chicken wrap needed more of something. I put mustard on it and it helped. Wife liked the Greek Salad.

sunshinie Season: this is the 3rd time we have eaten here in our lst 3 trips. Each time I try something new. Each time I am disapointed. Everything taste bland. The quality of the food is very high. The size is just right, but the taste is missing something. I will not be going back.

Cosmic Rays: I have eaten here every time I have gone to the MK (9 times). Very time I get good srevice, good food, and a nice clean place to eat. The only difference this time is that 3 of the people working the side I was in where new and the service was a bit slow. I will return. The quality has stayed the same. and the place is clean.

Pecos Bill: Good burgers, clean place. Nice fixxing bar. Lots of out of the way places to eat in relative quiet.:thumbsup2


I will try to get some picture in here soon, but other than that: end of review. Any questions?

[traviesojmt]

Rose and Crown:

Atmosphere: We ate outside and it looked like the pubs that I went to in Scotland.:thumbsup2

Food:
Me: Friut and Cheese plate. Very good. Who new Onion Jam could taste good:confused3 . Who came up with Onion Jam:confused3
Steak and Fish: Also good. The steak was tasty, but tuff. The fish is typical Fish and Chips fish = bland, but light and flakey. Exactly what I was expecting. I liked it.
Wife: Potatoe and Leak Soup. She was enjoying it until son took it. :rotfl: He loved it. pirate:
Wife also had Steak and Fish and agreed it was what she was expecting.

Dessert: Sticky Toffee Pudding So good and so bad for you!

On our "go" list.

I really liked the onion jam. It really doesn't sound good to me, but it definitely was. I even asked if they sold it in any of the shops, but no luck.
Also, agree about the sticky toffee pudding. HMM, 4 more months.

[reeeoga]

I really liked the onion jam. It really doesn't sound good to me, but it definitely was. I even asked if they sold it in any of the shops, but no luck.
Also, agree about the sticky toffee pudding. HMM, 4 more months.

They still do not sell it. I didn't get the recipe either. Maybe you can get it in 4 months and post it here?:idea:

[reeeoga]

I am loving your report! As a fellow Cajun did you find that there was just not enough seasonings on the food? I would hate to have to bring some Tony's along in the fannypack!:lmao:

I think its more that they have to "dumb down" things for the none cajun folks.:lmao:

Most things are just fine as they are. Some things are just bland. :confused3

[Maleficent13]

Well, I have no idea if I'm normal or not (leaning toward not) but I'm posting anyway. I liked the reviews and they were quite helpful, actually. Thanks!

[disneyfav4ever]

Akershus Breakfast:

Atmosphere: Good. Nice. Done very well.

Food: freash and with a few differences. Cold Smoked Salmon for breakfast :thumbsup2 . The other stuff was standard and good.

Characters:
Son go kissed by Jasmine (not the Jasmine on this board :lmao: ). For some reason he really liked this place. :lovestruc
All of the characters stayed in character and where very good.

on out "go" list.Who else did you see besides Jasmine? TIA.

[reeeoga]

Who else did you see besides Jasmine? TIA.

Mary Poppins (princess?) , Mulan (princess?), Belle was taking picture in her yellow dress, and Ariel in a light blue dress. I know the dress color matter to some.:upsidedow

[the4princesses]

I am loving your report! As a fellow Cajun did you find that there was just not enough seasonings on the food? I would hate to have to bring some Tony's along in the fannypack!:lmao:


:rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: THAT'S FUNNY ":rotfl2: I DID JUST THAT!!"
WE WENT IN 2007 AND I PACKED MY TONY'S!!!:rotfl: :rotfl2:

AND I'M GOING SEPT. 3-10TH @ POP WITH FREE DINING !! AND I'M BRINGING TONY WITH ME AGAIN!!:love: :dance3:

OH DID YOU GUESS?????? I'M CAJAN ALSO!!:banana:
I'M FROM GONZALES,LA.

CAN'T WAIT TO GOOOOOOOO!!!:dance3: :dance3: :dance3:

[the4princesses]

Counter Services:

Backlot express: it was fun having lunch with 30,000 cheerleaders! The food was good. Turkey sandwich was LARGE.

Flatbread Grill: Chicken wrap needed more of something. I put mustard on it and it helped. Wife liked the Greek Salad.

sunshinie Season: this is the 3rd time we have eaten here in our lst 3 trips. Each time I try something new. Each time I am disapointed. Everything taste bland. The quality of the food is very high. The size is just right, but the taste is missing something. I will not be going back.

Cosmic Rays: I have eaten here every time I have gone to the MK (9 times). Very time I get good srevice, good food, and a nice clean place to eat. The only difference this time is that 3 of the people working the side I was in where new and the service was a bit slow. I will return. The quality has stayed the same. and the place is clean.

Pecos Bill: Good burgers, clean place. Nice fixxing bar. Lots of out of the way places to eat in relative quiet.:thumbsup2


I will try to get some picture in here soon, but other than that: end of review. Any questions?AS YOU DO THIS REPORT YOU SOUND WORD FOR WORD WHAT I WOULD SAY!!

YES I DID BRING MY TONY'S WITH ME IT MADE IT SO MUCH BETTER!!
I LIKED COSMIC RAYS ALSO,PECOS BILL'S TOO!! MY DD20 IS THE ONE THAT FOUND PECOS AND IT WAS A GREAT FIND!!!


I HAVE A FEW QUESTIONS ABOUT DIABETES.
WHAT ARE THE SIGN'S?
I HAVE A NIECE THAT'S 2 AND SHE DRINKS AND EATS ALOT.
I HAVE BEEN TOLD THAT MAY BE A SIGN
PLEASE E-MAIL ME BACK AND LET ME KNOW.
I TOLD MY DS TO GET HER TESTED.

[ciera321]

I really enjoyed reading your reviews!!! :thanks:

[dawgfan]

Great reviews thanks.