It's time to eat again?! Deluxe dining reviews and pics 9/08 COMPLETE w/ $ breakdowns

[heatherlynn444]

ok guys so welcome! to those of you joining me form my TR and newcomers! in this TR I will be giving reviews, showing pictures and doing money breakdowns to show actual savings etc. here is a list of the places I will be reviewing:

Narcoossees (twice)
Flying Fish
Crystal Palace Lunch
Grand Floridian Cafe Breakfast
Sci Fi
Whispering Canyon
Yak and Yeti
Brown Derby
Coral Reef
Citricos (twice)
Cape May Cafe Breakfast
Crystal palace Breakfast
Kona Cafe Breakfast
Goofy's Candy Company (had to add that :))
:cheer2:

we traveled from September 10-17th 2008 and stayed at teh Grand Floridian. if you have yet to read my TR there is a link at the bottom of my siggy

[jackdis]

I am SOOOO here!!!!

[lala3291]

Hi Heather! I'm in! Loved your TR and looking forward to this!

-Lauren

[heatherlynn444]

ok the first one is pretty boring. figured I would ease into it haha!

9/10/2008
after we checked in I was starving so we went to claim our refillable mugs (which we used once by the way!) and so i could use a snack credit (we had 28 to use!) so I got some peanut m & m's I don't remember exactly how much they were, but they were king size so I will say $2.50 woo hoo! and so it begins...:thumbsup2

[heatherlynn444]

I am SOOOO here!!!! yay! glad you made it

Hi Heather! I'm in! Loved your TR and looking forward to this!

-Laurenthanks Lauren! welcome!

[danalee]

Count Me In!

[DisneyFan83]

I'm in too!

[tlhbdm]

I'm here! Can't wait for your dining reviews!!!

[maddalone]

I'm in. I can't wait for your reviews. You ate at a lot of the places I am interested in.:)

[KristinAnne]

Looking forward to your reviews!

[cmesq61]

Can't wait to hear...

[LaurenMic]

Yay you started! I'm in, I'm excited to hear about all of the restaurants you tried because we are thinking of many of them for our next trip!

[PrincessNewsie]

Yes, Heather, no pressure but this dining report makes or breaks our plans for DxDDP on our Disneymoon :cool1:

Now that I'm all caught up on ALL your TRs... I'm so read for this dining one!

[heatherlynn444]

hi everyone! glad you made it! I am working on my first "real" installment right now! :cheer2:

[heatherlynn444]

September 10th 2008
Narcoossees Dinner

We love this place and our plan was to eat here the first and last night. start and end with a bang right? we were starving and ready for some "disney food" when we got there. We were seated by the window but we were RIGHT behind the check in podium. I was so happy to be in disney, and to have gotten our fabulous room upgade that I didn't care!


they brought out our drinks (sprite for both) and that fabulous bread and butter that i love.
For appetizers we ordered the fried shrimp and the crab cakes, both for Bobby :) I dont eat seafood so he got them both. but I didnt care I was more concered with my dessert haha. bobby ate up every bite of both and thought they were great as usual.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/060.jpg

for our entree's bobby of course, ordered the lobster and I of course got the filet. of course, they were both fabulous. whatever kind of sauce they put on my steak is just so good.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/062.jpg


For dessert we ordered of course the almond crusted cheesecake and we also got these different flavors of gelato.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/066.jpg

the cheesecake was divine, and it had been 9 long months since i had tasted it and it tasted exactly how I remember it! the gelato had some good flavors and a couple were just ok, but it was very refreshing and we ate all of that, too!

2 sprites: i think last time i decided on 2.39 a piece so I wil just go with that for now: $4.78
Fried shrimp: $15.00
crab cakes: $13.00
lobster: $59.00
filet: $39.00
cheesecake: $8.00
sorbet: $7.00

DDP: 4 credits total
TOTAL AMOUNT: $145.78 plus 6.5% tax = $155.25
**this amount does not inclue tip. I will not be including the tip amounts b/c 1.)i dont remember what we gave everytime 2.) we tip based on performance of the server, so ti was differnt everytime. so if you would like to figure up an OOP amount for tips just take each meal and add in somewhere between 11 and 17% and you will get a rough estimate of tip money you will need to bring.

we of course love this place and are going back in may with my parents for their anniversary dinner! :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[lala3291]

Hi Heather. Yummmm Narcoosee's looks so good! I stayed at the GF three times and my family never went there. We are staying at BWI this time to be closer to Epcot, but I will miss the GF! Looking forward to more reviews!

[purplepeg]

I am so in for this report. You went to so many restaurants that we have never been to. I can't wait to hear all about them and see good food porn.:thumbsup2 Was the service good this meal at Narcossee's? You didn't mention that.
Looking forward to more reviews.

[Amy7979]

I'm in!

[heatherlynn444]

Hi Heather. Yummmm Narcoosee's looks so good! I stayed at the GF three times and my family never went there. We are staying at BWI this time to be closer to Epcot, but I will miss the GF! Looking forward to more reviews! oh I dont know if I could stay at an EPCOT area resort, I would miss the monorail too much! haha. good luck!

I am so in for this report. You went to so many restaurants that we have never been to. I can't wait to hear all about them and see good food porn.:thumbsup2 Was the service good this meal at Narcossee's? You didn't mention that.
Looking forward to more reviews. I knew i was forgetting soemthing! the service wasn't bad but wasn't great. it was just "normal" and we expect more from disney, so we were a little disapointed. we have always had fabulous service here, so it was weird. maybe someone was just having an off day.

I'm in!:goodvibes

[MelissaFromRI]

Love the dining report so far :)
May 16th can not come fast enough for me !!! :hyper:

[jwwi]

Your meals look really good. And I'm not even hungry right now.:confused3

I don't understand the whole refill mug thing. Seems like a lot of hassle sometimes. I bring my own beverages, and a insulated mug when I travel. Gotta have my diet Pepsi.:goodvibes

[KristinAnne]

I've said this on all of your reports, but it looks so good there! We probably wouldn't go there unless we did the DDP though, which isn't likely to happen anytime soon. My parents own a timeshare about 3 minutes from AK, so we stay offsite. Oh well...maybe some year we'll either stay onsite or just splurge. Until then, I'll live through others' dining reviews. hahaha

[Jonesie]

Great review. The pictures with your husband and the claws are very funny!!!

[skeets024]

Looking forward to the rest of your reviews.

[heatherlynn444]

Love the dining report so far :)
May 16th can not come fast enough for me !!! :hyper: it will be here before you know it!

Your meals look really good. And I'm not even hungry right now.:confused3

I don't understand the whole refill mug thing. Seems like a lot of hassle sometimes. I bring my own beverages, and a insulated mug when I travel. Gotta have my diet Pepsi.:goodvibes well, we love the idea of the mugs, but since we were staying concierge, everytime we passed the lounge on teh way to our room we would grab a coke or sprite and put it in our fridge, so there was really no need to go to gasparillas to fill them up!

I've said this on all of your reports, but it looks so good there! We probably wouldn't go there unless we did the DDP though, which isn't likely to happen anytime soon. My parents own a timeshare about 3 minutes from AK, so we stay offsite. Oh well...maybe some year we'll either stay onsite or just splurge. Until then, I'll live through others' dining reviews. hahaha you need to! i can't imagine NOT staying onsite!

Great review. The pictures with your husband and the claws are very funny!!!
yeah those pics are tradition now!
Looking forward to the rest of your reviews. thanks for reading!

[skellingtonfreak]

Everything looks great so far. I am anticipating the rest!

[MelissaFromRI]

Your meals look really good. And I'm not even hungry right now.:confused3

I don't understand the whole refill mug thing. Seems like a lot of hassle sometimes. I bring my own beverages, and a insulated mug when I travel. Gotta have my diet Pepsi.:goodvibes

If you're staying on the concierge level , you do not need the refillable mugs. If you're not staying concierge , the mugs pay for themselves pretty quickly :thumbsup2

[jpmom97]

Great so far! I am sitting w/ my kids and they loved the picture of your husband w/ the lobster claws LOL.

[heatherlynn444]

Everything looks great so far. I am anticipating the rest!
thanks for reading!
If you're staying on the concierge level , you do not need the refillable mugs. If you're not staying concierge , the mugs pay for themselves pretty quickly :thumbsup2
ITA. when we stayed at AKl last year we used them every morning and afternoon/evening. i just hated our room was so far from the Mara!
Great so far! I am sitting w/ my kids and they loved the picture of your husband w/ the lobster claws LOL.
haha! have you seen my other TR's? pictures with lobster claws in all my dining reports!

[pinkpixie0920]

Hi Heather,

I came across you TR and it sounds like you had a great trip! Can't wait to read your dining review. That was great you got to go to the Halloween party after all, it looked like fun!

[Bondfan531]

I like reading your trip reports and the dining reviews. We'll be going back in a year (actually a little more than a year--May 2010) and we'll be doing the deluxe dining also this time. We did the regular dining plan in 2007 and there were a few times we wished we could have eaten at another table service place the same day as our other TS meal but couldn't. I'm stashing away the extra cash now :thumbsup2

[MiaBella05]

Cant wait to read more, and you are right whatever that sauce is that is on those steaks is the best!! :goodvibes

[heatherlynn444]

Hi Heather,

I came across you TR and it sounds like you had a great trip! Can't wait to read your dining review. That was great you got to go to the Halloween party after all, it looked like fun! thanks it was a blast!

I like reading your trip reports and the dining reviews. We'll be going back in a year (actually a little more than a year--May 2010) and we'll be doing the deluxe dining also this time. We did the regular dining plan in 2007 and there were a few times we wished we could have eaten at another table service place the same day as our other TS meal but couldn't. I'm stashing away the extra cash now :thumbsup2 yeah it is expensive but so worth it to us to not have to worry with what food costs on vacation!

Cant wait to read more, and you are right whatever that sauce is that is on those steaks is the best!! :goodvibes
i am drooling now thinking about it! 4 months form today we leave for disneyworld!

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Oh yeah you started. Off with a bang our favorite place Narcoosee's. Cant wait to hear the rest!!

[aristocats_lover]

Hey heatherlynn! I am on your cruise thread and saw your dining report. Since we live in FL and have annual passes, the dining plan is really no deal for us, and I am so scared to spend SO much money at a restaurant only to hate the food. I am such a picky eater! So I am loving this because you are reviewing so many of the places we've considered. Looking forward to updates!

[heatherlynn444]

Oh yeah you started. Off with a bang our favorite place Narcoosee's. Cant wait to hear the rest!!thanks for reading!

Hey heatherlynn! I am on your cruise thread and saw your dining report. Since we live in FL and have annual passes, the dining plan is really no deal for us, and I am so scared to spend SO much money at a restaurant only to hate the food. I am such a picky eater! So I am loving this because you are reviewing so many of the places we've considered. Looking forward to updates!

hey! thanks for jumping over here! hope I can help you decide on some places to eat!

[blancah76]

I just read your trip report and decided to find this review. That food looked amazing. YUMMY!!! can't wait to see more:)

[CookingMama]

We love your TR.
Subscribing :)

[Tink rules]

Great start!!!

So did this lobster have name before DH devoured him???

& btw... I always budget 20% (for my actual budget) knowing I can leave less if my service wasn't good... if that helps anyone... :)

[heatherlynn444]

I just read your trip report and decided to find this review. That food looked amazing. YUMMY!!! can't wait to see more:) thanks fo reading!

We love your TR.
Subscribing :)welcome! :thumbsup2

Great start!!!

So did this lobster have name before DH devoured him???

& btw... I always budget 20% (for my actual budget) knowing I can leave less if my service wasn't good... if that helps anyone... :) well he just called him "stan's cousin" haha

sorry i wont have an update tonight, i have my last basketball games.
but hopefully tomorrow!

[koolcatshelby]

Hey, I've been following your TRs and jumped to your DR. Very good so far. I have to ask if you ever went to GF Cafe to eat. It was the only ressie we could get so late for our trip in two weeks:cool1: I had to change since we were booked for 50s PrimeTime, but the American Idol opening is that day and we want to stay FAR from there. I know you almost always stay at GF so I thought I'd ask. Can't wait for the next installment.

[heatherlynn444]

Hey, I've been following your TRs and jumped to your DR. Very good so far. I have to ask if you ever went to GF Cafe to eat. It was the only ressie we could get so late for our trip in two weeks:cool1: I had to change since we were booked for 50s PrimeTime, but the American Idol opening is that day and we want to stay FAR from there. I know you almost always stay at GF so I thought I'd ask. Can't wait for the next installment.

yes! i have had breakfast, lunch, and dinner there several times. dinenr is my favorite followed by lunch then breakfast. its a very relaxing atmosphere with good food ans is usually not very crowded. i say if you have never been to try it out!

[Dreamfinder2]

Hey, kiddo! Glad to see you're doing a dining thread. The only places Teresa and I haven't tried that are on your list are Citrico's and Yak and Yeti. A couple of others, well, it's been years since I've eaten at 'em. This will be a great help as we plan for May, 'cause I think you and Teresa have similar tastes (no seafood, etc.)

Madison sure is being blessed these days with all the new, good restaurants, btw.

[heatherlynn444]

Hey, kiddo! Glad to see you're doing a dining thread. The only places Teresa and I haven't tried that are on your list are Citrico's and Yak and Yeti. A couple of others, well, it's been years since I've eaten at 'em. This will be a great help as we plan for May, 'cause I think you and Teresa have similar tastes (no seafood, etc.)

Madison sure is being blessed these days with all the new, good restaurants, btw.

when are yall going in may i forgot. and ITA. we eat out quite a bit, there are so many good choices now! but still disney food is better..haha thanks for reading! hope yalla re doing well

[Dreamfinder2]

Of COURSE Disney food is better. It's Disney, right? ;-) But I do enjoy Changs, Biaggi's, etc.

We'll be at the Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas - among the first to stay at the new Kidani Village. There's a new restaurant opening there, too! I think we'll just miss y'all. We'll be there May 17 - 22.

My birthday is the 18th, and I still haven't chosen a dinner spot. I'm heavily tilting toward Narcoosee's; Citrico's isn't open on Mondays, or else that's where we'd head toward.

We're all fine, except we made a 3 a.m. trip to the ER this morning. I've got a kidney stone. I wouldn't wish that on Bin Laden. So, I'm at home on narcotics and amazed I can even type.

[Bondfan531]

I agree, Disney food is better, but MS has some good places to eat (from what I hear--sourpuss husband never wants to go further than Pearl or Dogwood to eat :rolleyes: ) although we occasionally aka once a year, make it to Amerigo's on Old Canton. Love that place.

[heatherlynn444]

Of COURSE Disney food is better. It's Disney, right? ;-) But I do enjoy Changs, Biaggi's, etc.

We'll be at the Animal Kingdom Lodge Villas - among the first to stay at the new Kidani Village. There's a new restaurant opening there, too! I think we'll just miss y'all. We'll be there May 17 - 22.

My birthday is the 18th, and I still haven't chosen a dinner spot. I'm heavily tilting toward Narcoosee's; Citrico's isn't open on Mondays, or else that's where we'd head toward.

We're all fine, except we made a 3 a.m. trip to the ER this morning. I've got a kidney stone. I wouldn't wish that on Bin Laden. So, I'm at home on narcotics and amazed I can even type.

LOVE P.F. Changs!

Citricos is now open 7 days a week!!!!!

[heatherlynn444]

I agree, Disney food is better, but MS has some good places to eat (from what I hear--sourpuss husband never wants to go further than Pearl or Dogwood to eat :rolleyes: ) although we occasionally aka once a year, make it to Amerigo's on Old Canton. Love that place.

yum amerigos! we were there in December! haha

[Bondfan531]

yum amerigos! we were there in December! haha


So were we! On December 21st to be exact! We had Christmas with my mom that night and went out to eat together. :thumbsup2

[Dreamfinder2]

LOVE P.F. Changs!

Citricos is now open 7 days a week!!!!!


Gosh, Heather ... I wonder if Citrico's was just a seaonal thing? Gotta do a little research!

There are so many new cool spots around and in Renaissance - we want to try Mintz (? - I think I spelled that right; I love Julep's, and that's the same folks).

Back OT - come on with the rest of your reviews, OK? It's getting close to my ADR times. ;)

[heatherlynn444]

So were we! On December 21st to be exact! We had Christmas with my mom that night and went out to eat together. :thumbsup2 we were there the 20th for lunch! too weird!

Gosh, Heather ... I wonder if Citrico's was just a seaonal thing? Gotta do a little research!

There are so many new cool spots around and in Renaissance - we want to try Mintz (? - I think I spelled that right; I love Julep's, and that's the same folks).

Back OT - come on with the rest of your reviews, OK? It's getting close to my ADR times. ;)
i dont know but i e mailed GF IPO to make sure and they confimed, 7 days a week! i love renaissance! too bad i cant afford anythign there haha

ok ok i know. i didnt get home till 9 from basketball games last night. i am home all night tonight though so I will try and get one or two up

[NMW]

Subscribing!

[msce2]

I'm in!:woohoo:

[heatherlynn444]

welcome newcomers!

ok

September 11th
Lunch at The Crystal Palace
DDP: one credit per person

we have eaten dinner here but not lunch so we decided to give it a try. we made the mistkae of making our ADR right when they open for lunch DO NOT DO THIS everyone ends up at the buffet line at the same time. the line was so long, it took forever! it died down about 10-15 minutes after we had started eating.the food was good, but not WOW amazing!! I do love the atmosphere of CP. we had a good server, attentive and refilled our drinks. I ate a ot of dessert foods! we will probably go back here for dinner but not lunch :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/086.jpg



Lunch Buffet: $20.99 x's 2 = $41.98
plus tax: $44.70

[Sazzo'sMommy]

I'm loving this! Congrats on your GF upgrade! I love your DH's comedy! Keep the great food reviews coming.:thumbsup2

[Carys]

Great photos, especially the lobster claws!! Can't wait for the next installment :)

[Bondfan531]

I love Crystal Palace, but have only been there for breakfast my last two trips. On our next trip, I plan to have us go there the first night and also maybe breakfast another day. :) The food looked good though :goodvibes

[Tink rules]

I love CP for breakfast... not that I'm ever going to get up early enough to see the park before it opens, but I hear if you are early ADR's you get main street practically to yourself!!! :thumbsup2

[heatherlynn444]

I'm loving this! Congrats on your GF upgrade! I love your DH's comedy! Keep the great food reviews coming.:thumbsup2thanks! he is such a goofball.

Great photos, especially the lobster claws!! Can't wait for the next installment :) haha that has become a tradition now

I love Crystal Palace, but have only been there for breakfast my last two trips. On our next trip, I plan to have us go there the first night and also maybe breakfast another day. :) The food looked good though :goodvibes my DH loves breakfast there, too!
well, he just love sbuffets in general

I love CP for breakfast... not that I'm ever going to get up early enough to see the park before it opens, but I hear if you are early ADR's you get main street practically to yourself!!! :thumbsup2
i know! we are so not morning people!

[Leota]

We like CP for lunch. We always go for the first seating for lunch. I know the lines really do get long for the buffet, but the food is so nice & fresh, it's worth it. We do this even tho our DS is grown. It's the only character meal that we'll still go to.

Keep the great reviews & pix coming! :thumbsup2

[BigMama]

enjoying your report everything looks so good:surfweb: cant wait to hear more

[heatherlynn444]

We like CP for lunch. We always go for the first seating for lunch. I know the lines really do get long for the buffet, but the food is so nice & fresh, it's worth it. We do this even tho our DS is grown. It's the only character meal that we'll still go to.

Keep the great reviews & pix coming! :thumbsup2 true, the food was hot, but the line went forever! and people were SO SLOWWWWWW i guess its pros and cons!

enjoying your report everything looks so good:surfweb: cant wait to hear more thanks for reading! working on the next one now

[pipermae]

I just caught up with your report... so I thought I'd join in! :)

[heatherlynn444]

I just caught up with your report... so I thought I'd join in! :)

hi! welcome~;)

[heatherlynn444]

September 11th
Dinner: Flying Fish Cafe
DDP: 2 TS credits each

We had never been here before and were excited to try it. It was MONSOONING when we got off the bus and we were soakin wet by time we got there, and we even had ponchos on! they had dry towels for us at the door so we could freshen up a bit and dry off and I thought that was nice.

We were sat in the middle of the place and it is a cool place to look around at. Our server was VERY bubbly and really nice. when I told her I was a picky eater she was very helpful on what to order and not to order.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/120.jpg

I went with the cheese plate and bobby got the crab cakes
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/122.jpg

Bobby lvoed the crab cakes, but I did not like the cheese. GRANTED I am not much of a cheese plate person. I love regular cheese, like on a cheeseburger, nacho cheese etc. not not fancy chees.e I ahve never liked it, but thought I would give it a whirl. I am sure it tasted great to normal ppl though. Bobby really liked the crab cake and if I remember correctly said it rivaled Narcoossees crab cakes!

for entrees I got the NY strip and Bobby got the wrapped snapper.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/124.jpg

we both felt our food was good, but nothing to write home about. just average. nothing wrong with it...its hard to explain I guess! for dessert I got something chocolate but I don't see it on the menu! and I don't see bobby;s either. I think his was a YOMD dessert. here are pictures

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/127.jpg


the desserts were both good, but not narcoossees cheesecake good haha.
all in all, this was a good experience, but tehre are other 2 TS places we would rather go. We would be willing to try it again though, just not our "favorite" and when you have so many favorites like we do, it leaves little room for the "average" restaurant to get a chance!
:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 and a 1/2

2 sprites $4.58
cheeses: $16.00
crab cake: $16.00
NY strip: $42.00
snapper: $36.00
YOMD dessert: $7.00
chocolate dessert: $8.00
SUBTOTAL: $129.58
TAX: $8.43
TOTAL: $138.01

up next: GF Cafe Breakfast

[TigerKat]

I guess that's what make the world go around, we are all different. We felt about Narcoossee's the way y'all felt about Flying Fish, we just weren't wowed like we have been at all of the other 2TS places we've been to. Flying Fish is pretty close to the top of our list.:thumbsup2 Keep up the great reviews, enjoying them!

[heatherlynn444]

I guess that's what make the world go around, we are all different. We felt about Narcoossee's the way y'all felt about Flying Fish, we just weren't wowed like we have been at all of the other 2TS places we've been to. Flying Fish is pretty close to the top of our list.:thumbsup2 Keep up the great reviews, enjoying them!

differnt strokes I guess! our server was SO great at FF, I just wish I would have LOVED the food b/c then it would have been the whole package for us!
maybe we will try againa nd hae a diff. experience!

[heatherlynn444]

September 12, 2008
Breakfast: Grand Floridian Cafe
DDP: 1 TS each

it was so nice to wake up, walk downstairs and right into our restaurant to eat! we were seated right at the front, sadly not by a window. We have alwyas enjoyed this plac,e but this time we got stuck with a weird server. She was not all there, not very friendly, and it was just akward. the food was delicious though! Bobby got the American Breakfast, and I got the Maple Vanilla french toast.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/139.jpg

we also both got juice. I got apple, he got orange.



the place was pretty empty as you can see. SO, overlal, the food was good, but she service this time left something to be desired. But do not let this scare you away, I have had many fabulous experiences here. maybe it was an off day or something? so I give it :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

apple juice: $3.00 (approx)
OJ: $3.00
french toast: $10.99
american breakfast: $12.99
Total: $29.98
total with tax: $31.93

[chocolateMinnie]

Loving your reviews, have to say when we visited GF we had fantastic service but didn't rate the food.

Have been to CP for dinner and breakfast - booked for lunch for the first time this trip.

[momofdbsdc]

Great reviews and pictures!:thumbsup2 Thanks for taking the time to share them.

Kim
momofdbsdca

[Somnia]

Just got done reading your Sept. TR and will be reading this one for sure...I think I will have to goto Narcoossee's on my next trip since I have never been and you have convinced me! :thumbsup2

[KristinAnne]

We ate dinner at the GF Cafe unexpectedly and it was great. The decor at Flying Fish looks so fun! Too bad you weren't wowed by the food. I'll eat just about anything and that cheese platter def looks good to me!

[fterie4u]

Great reviews! Those crab cakes look awesome! Have you had dinner at GFC? How was it? Thanks!

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Great updates. I am so glad you have the GF cafe in there. It is nice to know we can have a nice breakfast right there in our resort. The foodcourts are just to much for me to handle that early in the morning. I can not wait to hear about Citricos. The wait is killing me. I loved the steak at FF but Narcoosee's still whips FF in my book.

[heatherlynn444]

Loving your reviews, have to say when we visited GF we had fantastic service but didn't rate the food.

Have been to CP for dinner and breakfast - booked for lunch for the first time this trip. you will have allthree meals covered after that! good luck!

Great reviews and pictures!:thumbsup2 Thanks for taking the time to share them.

Kim
momofdbsdcathan you for reading!

Just got done reading your Sept. TR and will be reading this one for sure...I think I will have to goto Narcoossee's on my next trip since I have never been and you have convinced me! :thumbsup2 you definately need to try it! its very good!

We ate dinner at the GF Cafe unexpectedly and it was great. The decor at Flying Fish looks so fun! Too bad you weren't wowed by the food. I'll eat just about anything and that cheese platter def looks good to me! haha i figured a "normal" eater would like the cheese!

Great reviews! Those crab cakes look awesome! Have you had dinner at GFC? How was it? Thanks! dinner at the GFC is myfavorite meal. the mashed potatoes and steak are so good! defiantely go!

Great updates. I am so glad you have the GF cafe in there. It is nice to know we can have a nice breakfast right there in our resort. The foodcourts are just to much for me to handle that early in the morning. I can not wait to hear about Citricos. The wait is killing me. I loved the steak at FF but Narcoosee's still whips FF in my book.
it is a nice peaceful breakfast. and I am NOT a morning person! citriocs is i think the next day in my review. coming up soon!

[Rebelmom67]

I know what you mean about the Flying Fish. My husband and I did our anniversary dinner there and it was just.....meh. Wasn't bad, wasn't great, just .....meh.

[Dreamfinder2]

Waiting patiently on your take on Citrico's, pal. :hourglass I saw that Bobby was wearing a MC t-shirt in one photo ... good for him.

[heatherlynn444]

I know what you mean about the Flying Fish. My husband and I did our anniversary dinner there and it was just.....meh. Wasn't bad, wasn't great, just .....meh. thanks for reading! I am sure we will try FF again one day, am maybe it will have that WOW. maybe we just ordered the wrong thing?

Waiting patiently on your take on Citrico's, pal. :hourglass I saw that Bobby was wearing a MC t-shirt in one photo ... good for him.
i'm coming i'm coming. citricos is in a couple meals. I am working on Sci Fi right now.

[kimgof]

Great reviews. We were thinking of eating at GFC next trip for lunch or dinner. The food always seems to get good ratings and since we are staying at the Poly its just a monorail away.;)

[heatherlynn444]

September 12th
Lunch: Sci Fi
DDP: 1 TS credit each


I have eaten here several times, and this was Bobby's second time. This was the one day we did 3 TS meals in one day and I felt so sick after. when it was time for lunch I was still so full form breakfast I only ate about half my lunch and felt AWFUL after. the service was good, our waitress was very nice. we were in the back of a car and another family was in the front. for our drinks we both got strawberry shakes and water.
for appetizers bobby got the onion rings and I got the bowl of chilli. bobby liked the onion rings a lot and I liked the chilli ok, but I am not a HUGE chili fan.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/145-1.jpg

for entress bobby got th ribs and I got a cheeseburger, and for some reason i have no picture of this! so sorry guys! the burger was well, a burger. and its hard for me to say since I felt so bad. Bobby liked his ribs but dont think he thought they were anything special.

by this time I felt awful. there was no way I could eat some kind of chocolate dessert, so I got the fruit plate and bobby got the ice cream sundae. the fruit plate turned out to be very refreshing. i took a bite of bobby's dessert and it was very good. but really you cant screw up an ice cream sunday anyway haha.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/146-1.jpg

we go here for the atmosphere, and the food is "average" but it is such a fun place to eat! I give it :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 and 1/2 stars.

strawberry shakes x's 2: $4.29 x's 2 = $8.58
chili: $6.49
onion rings: $6.99
burger: $11.99
ribs: $18.99
sundae: $4.99
fruit: $4.99
TOTAL: $63.02
TOTAL WITH TAX: $67.12

[heatherlynn444]

Great reviews. We were thinking of eating at GFC next trip for lunch or dinner. The food always seems to get good ratings and since we are staying at the Poly its just a monorail away.;)

yes very convenient! a lot of the lunch food is served at dinenr but I dont think all of it is unless they changed it form last time!

[luckytobeme88]

u2r such a beautiful couple...:love:

[CampbellScot]

subbing!! This is fun! :)

[heatherlynn444]

u2r such a beautiful couple...:love: aw your silly. but thanks!

subbing!! This is fun! :)welcome! glad you are here

[lisa_mae]

love the reviews. mom and me doing this plan in october and trying to figure out where we want to eat.

[VandyFan10]

Sub'd :coffee:

I http://www.wdwinfo.com/images/smilies/love01.gif me some food porn!!!

Can't wait to read more!!

[heatherlynn444]

love the reviews. mom and me doing this plan in october and trying to figure out where we want to eat. good luck! pick some good places!

Sub'd :coffee:

I http://www.wdwinfo.com/images/smilies/love01.gif me some food porn!!!

Can't wait to read more!! haha! welcome! lots more pictures to come!

[heatherlynn444]

September 12th
Dinner: Whispering Canyon Cafe
DDP: 1 TS credit each

we LOVE this place. we are both big hams, so we love the entertainment and we love good food. this being said I was worrie dhow I would be able to eat anythign the way I felt at lunch, and I was still full. But, here we were again ready to eat haha! we were seated in teh main dining room in a booth to the right/back. i got a cotton candy shake and water and Bobby got a strawberry shake and water.



we both ordered the skillet, but I told the girl i don't like salad is there anywya I could get the sausage and cheese appetizer (I LOVE cheese) and she said yes woo hoo.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/150.jpg

sadly, the only "antics' there were, was she threw some straws at us. there was plenty of stuff going on at the restaurant, just no fun at our table. oh well. surprisingly, I actually ate a decent amount of food!



but once again was stuffed for dessert so i got the fruit plate. it was HUGE! bobby got the banana dustbowl thing

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/154.jpg

I ate ltitle of both desserts and felt bad I left so much on my plate. that was like a fruit tray to feed 6 people! anyway, the food was excellent as usual, and ours erver was good in terms of getting our food adn drinks out etc. but the fun factor was way down on this one
:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

shakes x's 2: $11.98
sausage and cheese: $8.99
skillet x's 2: i think it was like $26.99 : $53.98
fruit: not on menu. lets say $6.99
bananna dessert: $5.49

TOTAL: $87.43
Total with tax: $93.11

[aristocats_lover]

Wow...my husband would LOVE that Whispering Canyon skillet. It's HUGE!

[momofdbsdc]

Graet updates!!!! We love Sci Fi and WCC!:thumbsup2

[MelissaFromRI]

September 12th
Dinner: Whispering Canyon Cafe
DDP: 1 TS credit each

we LOVE this place. we are both big hams, so we love the entertainment and we love good food. this being said I was worrie dhow I would be able to eat anythign the way I felt at lunch, and I was still full. But, here we were again ready to eat haha! we were seated in teh main dining room in a booth to the right/back. i got a cotton candy shake and water and Bobby got a strawberry shake and water.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/152.jpg

we both ordered the skillet, but I told the girl i don't like salad is there anywya I could get the sausage and cheese appetizer (I LOVE cheese) and she said yes woo hoo.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/150.jpg

sadly, the only "antics' there were, was she threw some straws at us. there was plenty of stuff going on at the restaurant, just no fun at our table. oh well. surprisingly, I actually ate a decent amount of food!

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/153.jpg

but once again was stuffed for dessert so i got the fruit plate. it was HUGE! bobby got the banana dustbowl thing

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/154.jpg

I ate ltitle of both desserts and felt bad I left so much on my plate. that was like a fruit tray to feed 6 people! anyway, the food was excellent as usual, and ours erver was good in terms of getting our food adn drinks out etc. but the fun factor was way down on this one
:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

shakes x's 2: $11.98
sausage and cheese: $8.99
skillet x's 2: i think it was like $26.99 : $53.98
fruit: not on menu. lets say $6.99
bananna dessert: $5.49

TOTAL: $87.43
Total with tax: $93.11

I have to try one of those cotton candy shakes next time I'm in Disney , it looks AMAZING :thumbsup2
I'll just have to order it as a dessert because if I start drinking it before my meal I'll be too full to eat anything :scratchin

[Jazzylolo]

What kind of antics do they do at the WCC? We have never been but your review makes me ponder trying it for our June trip. It sounds like something the DH would find fun.

BTW...LOVE your reviews:-):thumbsup2

[heatherlynn444]

Wow...my husband would LOVE that Whispering Canyon skillet. It's HUGE! i think its a man thing. they just love giant plates of meat!

Graet updates!!!! We love Sci Fi and WCC!:thumbsup2 yay! glad someone else does!

I have to try one of those cotton candy shakes next time I'm in Disney , it looks AMAZING :thumbsup2
I'll just have to order it as a dessert because if I start drinking it before my meal I'll be too full to eat anything :scratchin it was really good, but ti didnt quite taste like cototn candy. I dont know what it taste dlike but it was really good!

What kind of antics do they do at the WCC? We have never been but your review makes me ponder trying it for our June trip. It sounds like something the DH would find fun.

BTW...LOVE your reviews:-):thumbsup2 oh gosh. if you need ketchup they make you yell it across the room and people bring it to you and you get like 10 bottles o your table. they throw straws at you, sometimes give you a really long straw, or a huge glass. when we were there in january and one of our friends went to teh bathrom our server made us all get up adn go hide so no one was there when he got back, they do pony races, kissing contests, all kinds of stuff! its so fun!

[heatherlynn444]

September 13, 2008
Lunch: Yak and Yeti
DDP: 1 TS credit each

We were excited to try this new place. we have said for a long time AK needs a TS restaurant! we got to our 1:00 ressie early and did not like the waiting room. it had like 2 chairs! so we just sat on the floor! very ladylike I know but we were tired and hot and wanted to sit! we waited about 10 minutes and were brought to a room on the left with a lot of windows, and were seated so we could see out to the people wlaking around out front.

our server was a little quirky, but got the job done pretty well. our drinks were empty for a few mintues acouple times but other than that she did pretty well.

for appetizer we got the Dim Sum Basket For 2.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/173.jpg

I don't think I ate any of the appetizer! haha. not my thing. i think I got a coke and bobby got a sprite, too btw.

for entrees I got the crispy honey chicken and bobby got the steak ad shrimp
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we were plesantly surprised by this meal. the rice was so good, and I had a bite of bobby's steak, SO GOOD! and my chicken was good, too. we really enjoyed this one and will be going back for sure on our next trip. the steak is pretty big that bobby got btw. and there was a lot of rice!

for dessert we slpit the chocolat brownie sundae for two. here we are eating it


it of course was again, good, b/c how do you screw up a sundae? we really enjoyed people watching out our window, and the food was very good. service could ahve been a little better, but voerall a good experience.
:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

2 drinks: $4.78
appetizer for two: $13.99
steak/shrimp: $24.99
chicken: $16.99
sundae: $9.99
TOTAL: $70.74
Total with Tax: $75.33

[KristinAnne]

Yak and Yeti looks so good. It's expensive for Chinese food though!! Have you made your ADRs for May yet?

[Jazzylolo]

oh gosh. if you need ketchup they make you yell it across the room and people bring it to you and you get like 10 bottles o your table. they throw straws at you, sometimes give you a really long straw, or a huge glass. when we were there in january and one of our friends went to teh bathrom our server made us all get up adn go hide so no one was there when he got back, they do pony races, kissing contests, all kinds of stuff! its so fun!

That sounds fun! :rotfl: The friends are going with in June are going to the Whispering Canyon...we may have to join them now. My DH will LOVE that.

The Yak and Yeti is so yummy. We went there this past August and ordered the exact same meals! I love the chicken and that steak...mmmm it is good! We got the Fried Wontons for desert....best thing ever. I think we will go back there again in June now that I am talking about it.

[heatherlynn444]

Yak and Yeti looks so good. It's expensive for Chinese food though!! Have you made your ADRs for May yet? well we cant make them until mid february witht he new 90 day rule, but I have it all lined up where I am eating!

That sounds fun! :rotfl: The friends are going with in June are going to the Whispering Canyon...we may have to join them now. My DH will LOVE that.

The Yak and Yeti is so yummy. We went there this past August and ordered the exact same meals! I love the chicken and that steak...mmmm it is good! We got the Fried Wontons for desert....best thing ever. I think we will go back there again in June now that I am talking about it. WCC is so fun IF you get a good server. we literally asked for a good server when I went 3 weeks ago. I just went up to the podium and said "i want to sit in the main dining room and want a fun server" and thats what i got! haha

[jwwi]

Yum, yum, Yum! Just getting caught up, I would be rolling out of the restaurants if I ate all that food.

I think that the Yak and Yeti CS honey chicken looks pretty much the same. And it was good. Just in case someone wants to save on time or $$.

So nice of you to break down costs for us. Thanks!

[wilma-bride]

Just read through all of your reviews so far - sounds like you had some great meals. More great ones still to come too, I hope. I love the sound of the cotton candy shake at WCC - we have had lunch there once and really enjoyed it but don't fancy the skillet at all.

[heatherlynn444]

Yum, yum, Yum! Just getting caught up, I would be rolling out of the restaurants if I ate all that food.

I think that the Yak and Yeti CS honey chicken looks pretty much the same. And it was good. Just in case someone wants to save on time or $$.

So nice of you to break down costs for us. Thanks! no problem, I enjoy doing it!

Just read through all of your reviews so far - sounds like you had some great meals. More great ones still to come too, I hope. I love the sound of the cotton candy shake at WCC - we have had lunch there once and really enjoyed it but don't fancy the skillet at all.
we did have some fabulous meals, and yes mny more to come!

[summersalt]

I have enjoyed all of your reviews. I just have one question for you. If you had to choose between Yak & Yeti or Citricos, which would you choose?

[heatherlynn444]

I have enjoyed all of your reviews. I just have one question for you. If you had to choose between Yak & Yeti or Citricos, which would you choose?

oh citricos definately! but they are two totally different, and differently priced restaurants.

[summersalt]

oh citricos definately! but they are two totally different, and differently priced restaurants.
Thanks for your opinion. I have to choose between having dinner at Ak at Yak & Yeti or back at the resort for dinner at Citricos. We plan to do EMH at MK on the same night after dinner.

[heatherlynn444]

Thanks for your opinion. I have to choose between having dinner at Ak at Yak & Yeti or back at the resort for dinner at Citricos. We plan to do EMH at MK on the same night after dinner.

then I would def. do citricos for the proximity to the MK! request Danny as your server. he is great!

[summersalt]

then I would def. do citricos for the proximity to the MK! request Danny as your server. he is great!
I'll definitely ask for Danny. Be sure to let us know what you've picked for your May trip. Can't wait to find out!

[heatherlynn444]

I'll definitely ask for Danny. Be sure to let us know what you've picked for your May trip. Can't wait to find out!

i will post my "may picks" at the end of this report :)

[Tink rules]

go for Citricos if you are going to MK... it's a monorail ride away...

[heatherlynn444]

up next is Brown Derby (then the next day includes citricos for those waiting haha)

I will try and get BD up tonight :laundy:

[heatherlynn444]

September 13, 2008
Dinner: the Brown Derby
DDP: 2 TS credits each

honestly, I don't know why i picked this place. ate here in 2003 when it was still a 1TS restaurant, and it was just ok. Guess I just wanted to give it another chance? I don't really know! anyway, we won't be going back hre for awhile if ever. our ADr was for like 8 something. when we got there, we waited about ten minutes and while we were just getting there, most people around us were finishing desserts. we were seated right when you walk in at a 2 person table. not the best location but I was tired and hungry so I didn't complain.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/181.jpg

we both ordered sprite I believe. and for appetizer Bobby got the crab cake and I got the lobster bisque, which of course bobby ate. they gave us good bread and I had a lot of that if I recall.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/182.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/183.jpg

bobby like the crab cake ok from what I rememebr as well as the soup. nothing spectacular but good enough.

service was slow. our server was very nice but SLOW and hard tot rack down. I guess b/c it was the end of the night and everyone was wanting their bill? By time we got our entrees there were like 5 tables of people left, which made em feel really bad.

we both ordered the NY strik steak
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/184.jpg

we felt the same way about the steak as bobby did about the appetizers. just a regular steak, nothing special.

so we ordered desser. by this time, there is ONE other table there. I felt really bad. this guy then walks in who also had our server and said he cant find his phone and is looking all around his table, so we decided to help. then I came up witht he bright idea to call the phone so we could hear it. bobby calls it and his wife answered. she had it all along. well we attempted to do our good deed for the day.

so dessert. I got the flourless choc. cake and bobby got the cheesecake.
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mine was good but TOO sweet, i could barely eat half of it. bobby's cheesecake was just cheesecake. by this time, we are ready to go, and are trying to track down our waiter. this meal took FOREVER> forever for the food to come, forever for the server, FOREVER! it was after 10:00 and the park was closed by time we got out. I did not liek being teh last oens there. Made me feel funny and rushed.
anyway, we probbaly wont go back. it gets :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 and 1/2

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/188.jpg


sprites: $4.78
crab cake: $11.00
soup: $8.00
steak x's 2: $33.00 and $33.00
cake: $8.00
cheesecake: $9.00
TOTAL: $106.78
Total with tax: $113.72

[jwwi]

Too bad about BD, I liked the meals that I have had there. But it has been awhile. And it is expensive, I don't like to be the last ones in a restaurant, it does feel funny, I feel like I am rushed to finish.

BTW cute picture in your signature.

[Dreamfinder2]

up next is Brown Derby (then the next day includes citricos for those waiting haha)

I will try and get BD up tonight :laundy:

:rolleyes1 + Citrico's. Gotta make ADRs in 10 days!

Sorry about Brown Derby. It's been a couple of years since we've been, but I swear, at the time, it was the best meal I'd ever had in any of the parks. Bummer.

[heatherlynn444]

Too bad about BD, I liked the meals that I have had there. But it has been awhile. And it is expensive, I don't like to be the last ones in a restaurant, it does feel funny, I feel like I am rushed to finish.

BTW cute picture in your signature. thanks! that pic was taken over marathon weekend!

maybe you ordered something different adn really liked it?

:rolleyes1 + Citrico's. Gotta make ADRs in 10 days!

Sorry about Brown Derby. It's been a couple of years since we've been, but I swear, at the time, it was the best meal I'd ever had in any of the parks. Bummer. i will say what I always say. don't soley base something on one of my reviews. I am a very picky eater, and your experience may be differnt than mine.
but, for someone paying OOP I defiantely think this place is pricey.

I will have it up in ten days!

[MelissaFromRI]

September 13, 2008
Dinner: the Brown Derby
DDP: 2 TS credits each

honestly, I don't know why i picked this place. ate here in 2003 when it was still a 1TS restaurant, and it was just ok. Guess I just wanted to give it another chance? I don't really know! anyway, we won't be going back hre for awhile if ever. our ADr was for like 8 something. when we got there, we waited about ten minutes and while we were just getting there, most people around us were finishing desserts. we were seated right when you walk in at a 2 person table. not the best location but I was tired and hungry so I didn't complain.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/181.jpg

we both ordered sprite I believe. and for appetizer Bobby got the crab cake and I got the lobster bisque, which of course bobby ate. they gave us good bread and I had a lot of that if I recall.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/182.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/183.jpg

bobby like the crab cake ok from what I rememebr as well as the soup. nothing spectacular but good enough.

service was slow. our server was very nice but SLOW and hard tot rack down. I guess b/c it was the end of the night and everyone was wanting their bill? By time we got our entrees there were like 5 tables of people left, which made em feel really bad.

we both ordered the NY strik steak
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/184.jpg

we felt the same way about the steak as bobby did about the appetizers. just a regular steak, nothing special.

so we ordered desser. by this time, there is ONE other table there. I felt really bad. this guy then walks in who also had our server and said he cant find his phone and is looking all around his table, so we decided to help. then I came up witht he bright idea to call the phone so we could hear it. bobby calls it and his wife answered. she had it all along. well we attempted to do our good deed for the day.

so dessert. I got the flourless choc. cake and bobby got the cheesecake.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/185.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/186.jpg

mine was good but TOO sweet, i could barely eat half of it. bobby's cheesecake was just cheesecake. by this time, we are ready to go, and are trying to track down our waiter. this meal took FOREVER> forever for the food to come, forever for the server, FOREVER! it was after 10:00 and the park was closed by time we got out. I did not liek being teh last oens there. Made me feel funny and rushed.
anyway, we probbaly wont go back. it gets :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 and 1/2

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/188.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/189.jpg

sprites: $4.78
crab cake: $11.00
soup: $8.00
steak x's 2: $33.00 and $33.00
cake: $8.00
cheesecake: $9.00
TOTAL: $106.78
Total with tax: $113.72

I must say that food really does not look very good :crazy2:

[Dreamfinder2]

One thing about reading WDW food reviews is that people's tastes are all over the map. It's hard to distinguish between something that you just don't like (liver, for instance) and something that you don't like but is properly prepared and delicious to someone who DOES like it (in my case, anything with coconut). So, yeah, all reviews can be really subjective.

Last visit to the Brown Derby, I had grouper, and it was some of the best fish I've ever had, no kidding. But if you don't like seafood, well, it'd be gross. My wife, the pickiest eater that ever drew a breath, is a challenge to please some days. She generally manages, though.

We all have our opinions, and I love hearing other's hits and misses when it comes to Disney dining.

[wilma-bride]

FWIW I think the food at Brown Derby LOOKED great - shame it wasn't that great for you. Hope you had plenty more good meals to make up for it :)

[Bondfan531]

One thing about reading WDW food reviews is that people's tastes are all over the map. It's hard to distinguish between something that you just don't like (liver, for instance) and something that you don't like but is properly prepared and delicious to someone who DOES like it (in my case, anything with coconut). So, yeah, all reviews can be really subjective.

Last visit to the Brown Derby, I had grouper, and it was some of the best fish I've ever had, no kidding. But if you don't like seafood, well, it'd be gross. My wife, the pickiest eater that ever drew a breath, is a challenge to please some days. She generally manages, though.

We all have our opinions, and I love hearing other's hits and misses when it comes to Disney dining.


I totally agree with you here. I like reading all the reviews of Disney dining experiences. When we went in 2007, I saw soooooooooooo many bad reviews of Sci-Fi but showed the picture to my husband and daughter and they both really wanted to try that place, so I made the ADR and it ended up being one of the best meals of our whole trip, second to Coral Reef. Our worst meal was also the most expensive at Cinderella's Royal Table. I don't know that we'll do that one again. Blech.

Your wife must be a distant relative of mine :rotfl: I'm so picky, it just makes my husband crazy. But I must say, I'm getting better as I approach 40 :lmao:

[heatherlynn444]

I must say that food really does not look very good :crazy2:
haha I LOVE the smiley you used!

One thing about reading WDW food reviews is that people's tastes are all over the map. It's hard to distinguish between something that you just don't like (liver, for instance) and something that you don't like but is properly prepared and delicious to someone who DOES like it (in my case, anything with coconut). So, yeah, all reviews can be really subjective.

Last visit to the Brown Derby, I had grouper, and it was some of the best fish I've ever had, no kidding. But if you don't like seafood, well, it'd be gross. My wife, the pickiest eater that ever drew a breath, is a challenge to please some days. She generally manages, though.

We all have our opinions, and I love hearing other's hits and misses when it comes to Disney dining. yes, no seafood for me. i understand how poor Teresa feels. you sound like my husband with the coconut

FWIW I think the food at Brown Derby LOOKED great - shame it wasn't that great for you. Hope you had plenty more good meals to make up for it :) oh plenty, dont worry!

I totally agree with you here. I like reading all the reviews of Disney dining experiences. When we went in 2007, I saw soooooooooooo many bad reviews of Sci-Fi but showed the picture to my husband and daughter and they both really wanted to try that place, so I made the ADR and it ended up being one of the best meals of our whole trip, second to Coral Reef. Our worst meal was also the most expensive at Cinderella's Royal Table. I don't know that we'll do that one again. Blech.

Your wife must be a distant relative of mine :rotfl: I'm so picky, it just makes my husband crazy. But I must say, I'm getting better as I approach 40 :lmao:
we love coral reef, and enhoy sci fi, too!

[mickeysgirl17]

Love all the great reviews and pictures. Can't wait for more.

[Dreamfinder2]

I totally agree with you here. I like reading all the reviews of Disney dining experiences. When we went in 2007, I saw soooooooooooo many bad reviews of Sci-Fi but showed the picture to my husband and daughter and they both really wanted to try that place, so I made the ADR and it ended up being one of the best meals of our whole trip, second to Coral Reef. Our worst meal was also the most expensive at Cinderella's Royal Table. I don't know that we'll do that one again. Blech.

Your wife must be a distant relative of mine :rotfl: I'm so picky, it just makes my husband crazy. But I must say, I'm getting better as I approach 40 :lmao:

Hey, neighbor! Funny thing about Sci-Fi ... we probably haven't been there in three years, but we had our daughter Amy and one of her best friends with us, and they split the shrimp entree. I was a little leery, just because I thought it'd be a much too "sophisticated" dish for Sci-Fi to pull off, and darned if it wasn't delicious. I love a good reuben sandwich, and theirs was spot on. So go figure.

The last time I was at the Coral Reef, it was good, but there simply wasn't enough food. Itty-bitty portions, but that wouldn't keep me from going back.

Heather, tell Bobby that he has exquisite tastes. Coconut is the last frontier for me - I detest it so much, I don't even want to see a picture of it. I can honestly say that it is the only food I've ever experienced that I just cannot eat. Some things are better than others - I've never, for instance, ever craved a big ol' bowl of beets - but I can eat them.

My poor wife, though. I've watched her spend agonizing minutes picking onions out of some dish or another. Or mushrooms, or "funny green stuff", etc. You should have seen her try asparagus once. It was something to see.

I shouldn't talk about her when she's not around for rebuttal. :sad2:

[heatherlynn444]

Hey, neighbor! Funny thing about Sci-Fi ... we probably haven't been there in three years, but we had our daughter Amy and one of her best friends with us, and they split the shrimp entree. I was a little leery, just because I thought it'd be a much too "sophisticated" dish for Sci-Fi to pull off, and darned if it wasn't delicious. I love a good reuben sandwich, and theirs was spot on. So go figure.

The last time I was at the Coral Reef, it was good, but there simply wasn't enough food. Itty-bitty portions, but that wouldn't keep me from going back.

Heather, tell Bobby that he has exquisite tastes. Coconut is the last frontier for me - I detest it so much, I don't even want to see a picture of it. I can honestly say that it is the only food I've ever experienced that I just cannot eat. Some things are better than others - I've never, for instance, ever craved a big ol' bowl of beets - but I can eat them.

My poor wife, though. I've watched her spend agonizing minutes picking onions out of some dish or another. Or mushrooms, or "funny green stuff", etc. You should have seen her try asparagus once. It was something to see.

I shouldn't talk about her when she's not around for rebuttal. :sad2:

alright, me and teresa need to chat! i hate mushrooms, onions, and funny green stuff!!! YUCK!

[Dreamfinder2]

alright, me and teresa need to chat! i hate mushrooms, onions, and funny green stuff!!! YUCK!


Don't get me in trouble with her! :lmao:

That's why, knowing you do so well eating at Narcoosee's and Citrico's, that I feel like I can make ressies there and know she'll do fine.

[Bondfan531]

I love mushrooms, but don't do onions in any shape, form or fashion and I too will spend alot of time picking them out. As for "funny green stuff", it just really depends on how funny we're talking. I'll eat spinach raw, but that's it. I will not eat any sort of cooked greens--collard, mustard, spinach, turnip, you name it. Looks like cooked grass. :scared: I will not eat brussel sprouts either, but love okra, almost any bean & pea and asparagus.

Don't do peanuts either. Just the smell of peanut butter makes me gag. *shivering as I type this*.

[Dreamfinder2]

I love mushrooms, but don't do onions in any shape, form or fashion and I too will spend alot of time picking them out. As for "funny green stuff", it just really depends on how funny we're talking. I'll eat spinach raw, but that's it. I will not eat any sort of cooked greens--collard, mustard, spinach, turnip, you name it. Looks like cooked grass. :scared: I will not eat brussel sprouts either, but love okra, almost any bean & pea and asparagus.

Don't do peanuts either. Just the smell of peanut butter makes me gag. *shivering as I type this*.

This is probably terribly OT, but isn't it funny how of all the five senses, taste is the most subjective? We all could probably agree if something were "blue" or "red," and that a skunk smells bad. But (nothing personal :angel: ) when someone says that they dislike peanut butter, well, I've got to wonder. I eat it by itself, with a spoon, when I need a fix. I like all greens, but I can see where that might be an issue for some folks.

Daughter Amy doesn't like chocolate. I'm not sure from whose loins she sprang when it comes to that. Nor does she like sweet iced tea. I'm like, "Girl, you're a Southerner. What's up with that?" Next to me, though, she's the most adventurous eater in the family. I watched in amazement on our Disney Wonder cruise as she polished off a pile of escargot ... she loved snails. And turtle soup. You get the idea.

[heatherlynn444]

Don't get me in trouble with her! :lmao:

That's why, knowing you do so well eating at Narcoosee's and Citrico's, that I feel like I can make ressies there and know she'll do fine. oh she will defiantely be fine at either

I love mushrooms, but don't do onions in any shape, form or fashion and I too will spend alot of time picking them out. As for "funny green stuff", it just really depends on how funny we're talking. I'll eat spinach raw, but that's it. I will not eat any sort of cooked greens--collard, mustard, spinach, turnip, you name it. Looks like cooked grass. :scared: I will not eat brussel sprouts either, but love okra, almost any bean & pea and asparagus.

Don't do peanuts either. Just the smell of peanut butter makes me gag. *shivering as I type this*.thats how I am most of the time about eggs and tuna

This is probably terribly OT, but isn't it funny how of all the five senses, taste is the most subjective? We all could probably agree if something were "blue" or "red," and that a skunk smells bad. But (nothing personal :angel: ) when someone says that they dislike peanut butter, well, I've got to wonder. I eat it by itself, with a spoon, when I need a fix. I like all greens, but I can see where that might be an issue for some folks.

Daughter Amy doesn't like chocolate. I'm not sure from whose loins she sprang when it comes to that. Nor does she like sweet iced tea. I'm like, "Girl, you're a Southerner. What's up with that?" Next to me, though, she's the most adventurous eater in the family. I watched in amazement on our Disney Wonder cruise as she polished off a pile of escargot ... she loved snails. And turtle soup. You get the idea. ok now I don't feel so weird. chocolate and sweet tea are two of my favorite things! my sisters husbamd doesn't eat chocolate and we give him heck all the time.


ok i am about to start my next review. I am trying to get my mind off the fact that my grandfather died about 2 hours ago...he was 89, he had hospice at the hosue so we knew it was coming..but anyway, I don't wan tto think about it, so i will write. coral reef coming up. then citricos.

[5infam]

Sorry to hear about your loss!!!

You did teach me somthing new though - I didn't know that most places had fruit available for dessert. This makes me very happy as I am trying to eat as best as I can and was worried about being on the dining plan with 2 desserts and a snack per day. Guess I will be doing lots of fruit!!:thumbsup2

[heatherlynn444]

September 14th 2008
Lunch: Coral Reef
DDP: 1 TS credit each
Bobby loves fish, and to eat, so this place is a must. We love it. (even though this night was misery on our honeymoon, those of you that remember know what i am talking about!) anyway, we went for lunch sicne we were on the deluxe plan and were eating mostly at 2 TS places at night. they still had my steak and teh choc. wave at lunch, so, works for me! we got there and were seated RIGHT by the tank! we were so excited. we have never been up against the tank before. We ordere dour drinks sprite for bobby, coke for me, and something seemed a little funny with Bobby but I didn't say anything. we got the amazing bread t hat we love too. yum yum.


for appetizers bobby got teh lobster soup adn I got the sea and land, and just ate the land part and bobby ate the sea part haha. mine was very good, and from what i recall bobby really liked his soup.


http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/205.jpg

so we order our entrees. i get the steak of course and bobby gets the Mahi Mahi

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/206.jpg
my steak was fabulous as usual and boby enjoyed his as well.
so about this time, our server comes out and says "someone made you a personalized menu...but we can't find it. so we are goign to give you free champagne" I was confused, then bobby told he he sent all these pics to the lady in carge of it and worked really hard on it. i was really mad/bummed. I love homemade gifts,c ards,etc. and the fact that bobby had, without my help, done something sweet liket hat for me..I would ahve kept it forever. and they LOST it?!? i would much rather that then DUMB champagne! I know its a free thing they do, but come on they could at least do it right! when i made my menu for bobby for our anniversary they couldnt find it at first but then FINALLY ddi after we ordered, and they speleld anniversary wrong! I mean seriously people. this was the 2nd time. He said he tried to get the diver too adn the lady said she didnt know if he was available and she would get back with him and she never did! UG!

ok rant over...for now...

I of course got my chocolate wave for dessert, and bobby got one two. we of course loved them.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/208.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/209.jpg

btw, the champagne was gross!

so, other than that, this was a great meal. We will be going back! oh, one bad thing about sitting by the window is parents allow their kids to drape themselves all over your table to look at the fish....um..HELLO I am trying to enjoy my food here! very annoying. please don't let you kids do this.

coke: $2.19
sprite: $2.19
land and sea: $11.99
soup: $7.99
steak: $27.99
mahi mahi: $19.99
wave x's 2: $7.99 and $7.99
Total: $101.32
Total with tax: $107.07
:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[heatherlynn444]

Sorry to hear about your loss!!!

You did teach me somthing new though - I didn't know that most places had fruit available for dessert. This makes me very happy as I am trying to eat as best as I can and was worried about being on the dining plan with 2 desserts and a snack per day. Guess I will be doing lots of fruit!!:thumbsup2

thank you.

even if you don't see fruit on the menu I would ask anyway! a lot of places will make you some, and sometimes the kids menu ahs it and they will just give you a bigger portion!

[MelissaFromRI]

Hi Heather ,
I'm so sorry about your grandfather. God bless you and your family.

[heatherlynn444]

Hi Heather ,
I'm so sorry about your grandfather. God bless you and your family.

thank you. you are sweet. I hate that I cannot go to his funeral but i cannot miss anymore school

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Sorry to hear about yor grandpa. That sucks about losing the menu. He is such a sweetie to go to all the trouble. Dinner sounded good though. I hope the champagne was good. Great reviews so far keep them coming.

[kbeverina]

I have really been enjoying your reviews, but so, so sorry about your grandfather.

[dvc4life]

Heather - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. Hopefully he is resting now.:angel:



I am loving your reviews so far. The pictures are great too! You and your DH are a very good looking couple. I loved your review on WCC. We ate there once for breakfast and had a ball! My girls would love those shakes you had. Keep up the great job!:flower3:

[Jazzylolo]

I am so sorry to hear about you grandfather.

It is interesting to hear that they messed up your DH's special surprise for you. We went to Disney World last August for our 1 year wedding anniversary. My friend back home called up the California Grille to let them know it was our anniversary and she ordered a cake for us from the restaurant. A whole cake that would say "Happy Anniversary Pat and Lauren" on it with champagne too.:flower3: She didn't tell me what the surprise was, and being our first time to Disney, I thought the confetti on the table and the dumb chocolate sign with "Happy Anniversary" on it was her surprise. She asked if I got it and of course made fun of her for it being so lame...and then she told me we were suppose to get a whole cake and I was so mad!:mad: She called the California Grille and they thought she ordered it for the following week.:confused3 So...we had a bad experience with a restaurant at Disney screwing up our surprise too. I feel like they should pay more attention to those things...it is suppose to be the happiest place on earth right??

Oh, and we are eating at the Coral Reef in June...our first time and that chocolate wave looks AMAZING! :cool1:

[MelissaFromRI]

September 14th 2008
Lunch: Coral Reef
DDP: 1 TS credit each
Bobby loves fish, and to eat, so this place is a must. We love it. (even though this night was misery on our honeymoon, those of you that remember know what i am talking about!) anyway, we went for lunch sicne we were on the deluxe plan and were eating mostly at 2 TS places at night. they still had my steak and teh choc. wave at lunch, so, works for me! we got there and were seated RIGHT by the tank! we were so excited. we have never been up against the tank before. We ordere dour drinks sprite for bobby, coke for me, and something seemed a little funny with Bobby but I didn't say anything. we got the amazing bread t hat we love too. yum yum.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/204.jpg

for appetizers bobby got teh lobster soup adn I got the sea and land, and just ate the land part and bobby ate the sea part haha. mine was very good, and from what i recall bobby really liked his soup.


http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/205.jpg

so we order our entrees. i get the steak of course and bobby gets the Mahi Mahi

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/206.jpg
my steak was fabulous as usual and boby enjoyed his as well.
so about this time, our server comes out and says "someone made you a personalized menu...but we can't find it. so we are goign to give you free champagne" I was confused, then bobby told he he sent all these pics to the lady in carge of it and worked really hard on it. i was really mad/bummed. I love homemade gifts,c ards,etc. and the fact that bobby had, without my help, done something sweet liket hat for me..I would ahve kept it forever. and they LOST it?!? i would much rather that then DUMB champagne! I know its a free thing they do, but come on they could at least do it right! when i made my menu for bobby for our anniversary they couldnt find it at first but then FINALLY ddi after we ordered, and they speleld anniversary wrong! I mean seriously people. this was the 2nd time. He said he tried to get the diver too adn the lady said she didnt know if he was available and she would get back with him and she never did! UG!

ok rant over...for now...

I of course got my chocolate wave for dessert, and bobby got one two. we of course loved them.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/208.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/209.jpg

btw, the champagne was gross!

so, other than that, this was a great meal. We will be going back! oh, one bad thing about sitting by the window is parents allow their kids to drape themselves all over your table to look at the fish....um..HELLO I am trying to enjoy my food here! very annoying. please don't let you kids do this.

coke: $2.19
sprite: $2.19
land and sea: $11.99
soup: $7.99
steak: $27.99
mahi mahi: $19.99
wave x's 2: $7.99 and $7.99
Total: $101.32
Total with tax: $107.07
:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

Food looks awesome. We're having lunch at the Coral Reef in May. We usually do dinner , but want to be different and try lunch :stir:

[Dreamfinder2]

Heather, I sure am sorry about your grandfather. My prayers are with y'all.

[heatherlynn444]

Sorry to hear about yor grandpa. That sucks about losing the menu. He is such a sweetie to go to all the trouble. Dinner sounded good though. I hope the champagne was good. Great reviews so far keep them coming. the champagne was sadly, horrible!

I have really been enjoying your reviews, but so, so sorry about your grandfather.thank you

Heather - I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your grandfather. Hopefully he is resting now.:angel:



I am loving your reviews so far. The pictures are great too! You and your DH are a very good looking couple. I loved your review on WCC. We ate there once for breakfast and had a ball! My girls would love those shakes you had. Keep up the great job!:flower3:thanks. he had congestive heart failure and was 89, his heart just gave out.

the shakes are amazing. Bobby loves strawberry. I think I have vanilla one time to that was good

I am so sorry to hear about you grandfather.

It is interesting to hear that they messed up your DH's special surprise for you. We went to Disney World last August for our 1 year wedding anniversary. My friend back home called up the California Grille to let them know it was our anniversary and she ordered a cake for us from the restaurant. A whole cake that would say "Happy Anniversary Pat and Lauren" on it with champagne too.:flower3: She didn't tell me what the surprise was, and being our first time to Disney, I thought the confetti on the table and the dumb chocolate sign with "Happy Anniversary" on it was her surprise. She asked if I got it and of course made fun of her for it being so lame...and then she told me we were suppose to get a whole cake and I was so mad!:mad: She called the California Grille and they thought she ordered it for the following week.:confused3 So...we had a bad experience with a restaurant at Disney screwing up our surprise too. I feel like they should pay more attention to those things...it is suppose to be the happiest place on earth right??

Oh, and we are eating at the Coral Reef in June...our first time and that chocolate wave looks AMAZING! :cool1: oh wow. I hope your friend got her money back! I would have been so mad! and yes the choc. wave is so good! save room.

Food looks awesome. We're having lunch at the Coral Reef in May. We usually do dinner , but want to be different and try lunch :stir: lunch is just as good as dinner! alot of the same foods

Heather, I sure am sorry about your grandfather. My prayers are with y'all.
thanks. we knew it was coming, but still sad. I feel bad for my mom. her mom died 2 months before I was born, and her dad was all she had left, and I think yesterday brought back memories of when her mom died very suddenly.

[heatherlynn444]

September 14th, 2008
Dinner: Citricos
DDP: 2 TS credits each

Ok, the long awaited Citricos review, 1 of 2. haha.
Originally, we were not going to eat here. I think we were supposed to eat at the Grand Floridian Cafe maybe? anyway, We were walking around the GF one night and passed by it and they have the menu posted out front so we decided to take a look. Bobby really wanted to try it so I said ok,a nd we made a reservation for 5:30. (they open at 5:30) we got there at 5:25 and were asked to take a seat. they have a very nice little waiting area with tables and chairs. after about 4-5 minutes, we were seated. We were lucky enough to get seated by a nice window. I really like the theming of this restaurant. it is fun but elegant at the same time.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/227.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/226.jpg




This is when we were introduced to Danny. He is fabulous! I told him how picky of an eater I was, and we told him we were celebrating ouranniversary. He brought us Mickey straws!


we both got sprite, and ordered our appetizers. I told him I didn't like anything on the menu for appetizers, but I saw on the kids menu there was some cheese (I love cheese. not fancy cheese, just regular cheddar cheese) and he said it was not a problem. Bobby ordered the Sauteed shrimp appetizer

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/231.jpg
so I thouht I was going to get this puny kids appetier, but he had them fix me an adult sized cheese plate. I was so happy! and I love grapes, and crackers, so it was perfect for me.

for entrees, I got the Filet Jardiniere which is just an oak grilled stak, and bobby got the bone-in ribeye. all this time, Danny kept coming and checking on us and making smalltalk. When he found out I was a teacher, he went nuts and said how much he loves and respects teachers. He was just a great server. He cracked jokes with us, asked what we had been doing in disney, etc. etc.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/232.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/233.jpg

we both loved our food. the steak was great and so were the mashed potatoes. bobby loved his as well and ate every bite. He kept saying how we couldn't believe we had never been here before and how we had to come back.

for dessert I got the Warm Chocolate Banana Torte with ice cream and bobby got the Tiramisu. my dessert was pretty good, not my FAVORITE but still really good. Bobby loved his.


so anyway, we just loved this place. we told danny we were coming back in two days and asked if he would be working. he said yes, ad he said if we couldn't get a reservation to call and ask to speak to him and he would get us one. I also told him we were coming back in May with my parents (which we are)
anyway, this place gets 5 smily face stars.

sprite $2.29
sprite: $2.29
shrimp: $14.00
cheese: $8.00 (he put it as salad on the receipt)
steak: $41.00
ribeye: $45.00
banana dessert: $8.00
tiramisu: $8.00
Total: 128.58
total with tax: $136.94

[mickeysgirl17]

Love the reviews of Coral Reef and Citricos....waiting patiently for the rest.

[summersalt]

Ooooooo.... I was so excited when I saw up updated your review. Citricos looks fabulous. I can't wait to try it.

Sorry about the Coral Reef incident. I would have been upset too. That's a memory you can't get back.

My prayers are with you and your family during the loss of your granddaddy.

[TigerKat]

So glad to hear great things about Citricos. We'll be trying it for the first time in October!:goodvibes

[jmetz1028]

Late joining in. Catching up. Reviewes and pics are great.

[heatherlynn444]

Love the reviews of Coral Reef and Citricos....waiting patiently for the rest. thanks for reading!

Ooooooo.... I was so excited when I saw up updated your review. Citricos looks fabulous. I can't wait to try it.

Sorry about the Coral Reef incident. I would have been upset too. That's a memory you can't get back.

My prayers are with you and your family during the loss of your granddaddy. thanks so much. citrico's is a must try!

So glad to hear great things about Citricos. We'll be trying it for the first time in October!:goodvibes I am sure you will love it!

Late joining in. Catching up. Reviewes and pics are great. thanks for reading!

[starrzone]

:goodvibes Isn't it nice to get a really great server? They can totally make you want to come back to a place, and to bring your friends and family! If I ever eat at Citrico's, I'm totally requesting Danny. I like people who are flexible and accommmodating and who don't say "No" when asked if they can substitute something for you.

Can't wait to read more; you're making me drool! :tongue: (closest I could find!)

[babytrees]

love the food reviews so much I do believe I am heading over to read your trip reports!!

[heatherlynn444]

:goodvibes Isn't it nice to get a really great server? They can totally make you want to come back to a place, and to bring your friends and family! If I ever eat at Citrico's, I'm totally requesting Danny. I like people who are flexible and accommmodating and who don't say "No" when asked if they can substitute something for you.

Can't wait to read more; you're making me drool! :tongue: (closest I could find!) ITA. a server can make or break the experience for you! he was so great baout substituting the appetizer for me!

love the food reviews so much I do believe I am heading over to read your trip reports!!
please do! I really enjoy writing them and put a lot into it!

[KristinAnne]

Sorry to hear about your grandfather. Great reviews though. Servers really can add so much to an experience at a restaurant. Looking forward to more!

[MelissaFromRI]

September 14th, 2008
Dinner: Citricos
DDP: 2 TS credits each

Ok, the long awaited Citricos review, 1 of 2. haha.
Originally, we were not going to eat here. I think we were supposed to eat at the Grand Floridian Cafe maybe? anyway, We were walking around the GF one night and passed by it and they have the menu posted out front so we decided to take a look. Bobby really wanted to try it so I said ok,a nd we made a reservation for 5:30. (they open at 5:30) we got there at 5:25 and were asked to take a seat. they have a very nice little waiting area with tables and chairs. after about 4-5 minutes, we were seated. We were lucky enough to get seated by a nice window. I really like the theming of this restaurant. it is fun but elegant at the same time.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/227.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/226.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/228.jpg



This is when we were introduced to Danny. He is fabulous! I told him how picky of an eater I was, and we told him we were celebrating ouranniversary. He brought us Mickey straws!
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/230.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/229.jpg
we both got sprite, and ordered our appetizers. I told him I didn't like anything on the menu for appetizers, but I saw on the kids menu there was some cheese (I love cheese. not fancy cheese, just regular cheddar cheese) and he said it was not a problem. Bobby ordered the Sauteed shrimp appetizer

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/231.jpg
so I thouht I was going to get this puny kids appetier, but he had them fix me an adult sized cheese plate. I was so happy! and I love grapes, and crackers, so it was perfect for me.

for entrees, I got the Filet Jardiniere which is just an oak grilled stak, and bobby got the bone-in ribeye. all this time, Danny kept coming and checking on us and making smalltalk. When he found out I was a teacher, he went nuts and said how much he loves and respects teachers. He was just a great server. He cracked jokes with us, asked what we had been doing in disney, etc. etc.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/232.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/233.jpg

we both loved our food. the steak was great and so were the mashed potatoes. bobby loved his as well and ate every bite. He kept saying how we couldn't believe we had never been here before and how we had to come back.

for dessert I got the Warm Chocolate Banana Torte with ice cream and bobby got the Tiramisu. my dessert was pretty good, not my FAVORITE but still really good. Bobby loved his.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/235.jpg

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/234.jpg

of course I had to play with my chocolate
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/236.jpg

so anyway, we just loved this place. we told danny we were coming back in two days and asked if he would be working. he said yes, ad he said if we couldn't get a reservation to call and ask to speak to him and he would get us one. I also told him we were coming back in May with my parents (which we are)
anyway, this place gets 5 smily face stars.

sprite $2.29
sprite: $2.29
shrimp: $14.00
cheese: $8.00 (he put it as salad on the receipt)
steak: $41.00
ribeye: $45.00
banana dessert: $8.00
tiramisu: $8.00
Total: 128.58
total with tax: $136.94

Citricos is such an amzing place to eat. We ate there in December on Joe's (The Concierge at the RPC) reccomendation and now we are hooked and eating there again in May :cheer2:
I personally had the Truffled Potato Soup as an app , the Filet Jardiniere as my main course and the Tiramisu as my dessert. Everything was sooo good , I may get the exact same meal in May :rotfl:

Love your reports , thanks for taking the time to write them. I hope your family is getting through this difficult time as best as they can :grouphug:

[darthtatty]

great reviews, especially Citricos.
we cant wait to eat there for our anniversary in May :goodvibes

[heatherlynn444]

great reviews, especially Citricos.
we cant wait to eat there for our anniversary in May :goodvibes

you will love it. request Danny as your server! you won't be disapointed!

[granmaz]

I'm really enjoying your reviews. You look to be having a great time.

[pinkpixie0920]

Hi Heather! Great food updates, just looking at the pictures makes me hungry. I def. need to talk my DH into either Citricos or Narcossees. I have a question. Do you recommend going in September? My DH and I are planning a trip for September and I wasn't sure if it was a good time to go or if we should move it to October. If you wouldn't mind, could you let me know how you liked it there in Sept? Thanks!!!

[pinkpixie0920]

Also, I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather.

[jwwi]

So sorry to hear about your Grandfather, take care.

[PrincessNewsie]

I'm a nurse and I am so pleased tohear that he had hospice care. I think it's absolutely a fabulous way to provide comforting care to a loved one at the end of their days. It always makes me happy to know that the family and patient had some closure with palliative/hospice care.

My heart is with you. Take care.:grouphug:

PS I will now try Citrico's thanks to that review!

[heatherlynn444]

I'm really enjoying your reviews. You look to be having a great time.
thanks, we did!

Hi Heather! Great food updates, just looking at the pictures makes me hungry. I def. need to talk my DH into either Citricos or Narcossees. I have a question. Do you recommend going in September? My DH and I are planning a trip for September and I wasn't sure if it was a good time to go or if we should move it to October. If you wouldn't mind, could you let me know how you liked it there in Sept? Thanks!!! Id efinately reccommend september! it was a little hot on some days, but the parks were EMPTY most of the time. it was fabulous!

So sorry to hear about your Grandfather, take care. thanks :angel:

Also, I am so sorry to hear about your grandfather. thank you :)

I'm a nurse and I am so pleased tohear that he had hospice care. I think it's absolutely a fabulous way to provide comforting care to a loved one at the end of their days. It always makes me happy to know that the family and patient had some closure with palliative/hospice care.

My heart is with you. Take care.:grouphug:

PS I will now try Citrico's thanks to that review! thank you. it was a relief to his wife, b/c she works nights and sleeps during the day and she was happy to have someone take care of him.

glad you are trying citricos!

[Dreamfinder2]

Major thanks for the head's up on Citrico's! I've got a tough decision, deciding where I want to eat on my birthday. I don't think I can go wrong with either Citrico's or Narcoosee's.

[heatherlynn444]

Major thanks for the head's up on Citrico's! I've got a tough decision, deciding where I want to eat on my birthday. I don't think I can go wrong with either Citrico's or Narcoosee's.

I think you need to go to both :)

[heatherlynn444]

sorry no updates. I am sick. I left work today sick. i feel so yucky! anyway, sorry for the delay. :sick:

[summersalt]

Sorry you're not feeling well. Hope you're better soon! :grouphug:

[Bondfan531]

Hope you feel better soon, Heather. Something's going around these MS schools and hospitals right now. My whole family has been sick. Yuck.

I really am sorry to hear about your grandfather. :hug:

[PrincessNewsie]

sorry no updates. I am sick. I left work today sick. i feel so yucky! anyway, sorry for the delay. :sick:

Gross! Feel better soon!

[heatherlynn444]

Sorry you're not feeling well. Hope you're better soon! :grouphug: thanks I am a little better today but stills tayed home

Hope you feel better soon, Heather. Something's going around these MS schools and hospitals right now. My whole family has been sick. Yuck.

I really am sorry to hear about your grandfather. :hug: I know! two other teachers are out sick, too. its nuts!

Gross! Feel better soon!
thanks! I am resting today


I will be out of town till friday night for a teacher confrence. If i feel better later I may add an update but if not there wont be one till saturday. sorry guys!

[PrincessPaczki]

Heather, Thank you for the wonderful reviews. :) I know that we will def. try Citricos and Narcoosees on our next trip. :thumbsup2 I can't believe that we stayed at the GF and didn't try them!

Take care of yourself and I look forward to reading more of your TR.:thumbsup2

[heatherlynn444]

Heather, Thank you for the wonderful reviews. :) I know that we will def. try Citricos and Narcoosees on our next trip. :thumbsup2 I can't believe that we stayed at the GF and didn't try them!

Take care of yourself and I look forward to reading more of your TR.:thumbsup2

thanks for reading! I know what you mean, we stayed at the GF 3 times before every going to Citricos!

[Dreamfinder2]

I think you need to go to both :)

Note to Heather: We have two kids in college. The spirit is willing, but the wallet is weak. ;)

[heatherlynn444]

Note to Heather: We have two kids in college. The spirit is willing, but the wallet is weak. ;)

aw come on. its vacation. :rolleyes1
I'm sure Teresa can find some extra work to do at the church to make some extra $$$ (she is SO going to kill me!)

[msce2]

I'm sorry about the loss of your grandfather. I also hope you are feeling much better!!!

Thank you for the great reviews! We definitely need to plan another trip just to go to all those amazing restaurants!!

[heatherlynn444]

I'm sorry about the loss of your grandfather. I also hope you are feeling much better!!!

Thank you for the great reviews! We definitely need to plan another trip just to go to all those amazing restaurants!!

thank you.a nd thanks for reading.

I am back in town now so I will continue with my report this weekend!

[heatherlynn444]

ok everyone sorry for the delay.

9/15/08
Cape May Buffet Breakfast
DDP: 1 TS credit each

if you read my TR, you know I was so frustrated this mornng b/c there were NO busses going from MK to Beach club. we were 20 minutes late for our ADr and explained what happned to the girl at the podium. she gave us a pager and we were seated within 5 minutes.

we were seated to the left of teh restaurant at a 2 person table.
this is the only food picture I have
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/251.jpg

breakfast buffets just don't really excite me b/c I don't eat a lot for breakfast. Bobby went back several times of course, and I think i went back once. I did have a good time with the characters though


We were headed to Blizzard beach after this and I was itching to go. all of the sudden bobby got a bad stomach ache. I gave him some medicine and finally it passed. crisis averted!
service was not great here. We had a girl who barely spoke ENglish. She was nice, but only came b twice the whole meal to clear plates or refill drinks and it seemed a little too hectic in there (not enough servers maybe?) anyway, it was good, not GREAT food, I ahve had better, and we will probably not be going back.

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 and 1/2 stars.

$18.99 x's two= $37.98
plus tax: $40.44

[Loafmastermom]

Hi Heather! I just got here. We moved from Cincinnati to Toledo and just finished unpacking. Got back online this weekend and am catching up with my boards. Loving the food pics and review. We are doing the dining plan for the first time in Sept. We may have to try a Grand Floridian restaurant after this TR. ;)

[PrincessNewsie]

Hi Heather! I just got here. We moved from Cincinnati to Toledo and just finished unpacking. Got back online this weekend and am catching up with my boards. Loving the food pics and review. We are doing the dining plan for the first time in Sept. We may have to try a Grand Floridian restaurant after this TR. ;)

I live in toledo and we are looking at moving to Cinci :)

Now back to the topic:
We were thinking of do cape may cafe on our last morning, or chef mickey's. which would you reccommend heather?

[heatherlynn444]

Hi Heather! I just got here. We moved from Cincinnati to Toledo and just finished unpacking. Got back online this weekend and am catching up with my boards. Loving the food pics and review. We are doing the dining plan for the first time in Sept. We may have to try a Grand Floridian restaurant after this TR. ;) you wont be disapointed if you do!

I live in toledo and we are looking at moving to Cinci :)

Now back to the topic:
We were thinking of do cape may cafe on our last morning, or chef mickey's. which would you reccommend heather?
hhmm....I have never done chef mickeys. my 2 favorite breakfast buffets are Boma and 1900 park fare. with CP coming in 3rd.
maybe you will have a totally different experience at cape may. I am not a big breakfast eater. the food wasn't bad it just wasn't that exciting, and the restaurant had tables REALLy close together and the service was bad, but you could get a great server! I know that doesnt help much...sorry!

[Mom2m&k]

Hi, I have been lurking on your reports and enjoying them a lot! I had to come out of hiding and say that the picture of you and Minnie at Cape May is just too cute!! :lovestruc

[heatherlynn444]

Hi, I have been lurking on your reports and enjoying them a lot! I had to come out of hiding and say that the picture of you and Minnie at Cape May is just too cute!! :lovestruc

aw you are so sweet thank you. thanks for coming out of hiding! feel free to talk more! :hippie:

[heatherlynn444]

ok for lunch this day we ate at blizzard beach. well, I did. Bobby was still stuffed from cape may. I wanted something to eat, but we didnt want to use a TS credit that would be silly. But no where can you use a snack credit for real food. this made bobby really angry b/c snacks are generally 4 dollars and under, and a hotdog was 3 dollars but they wouldnt give it to us as a snack credit. so we paid OOP for that and I got a pina coloda icee/snocone thing with a snack credit. we left BB by 2:00 or so and ate concierge snacks until dinner that night.

ok, Since our ADR's were all messed up now since we added Citricos, we had no ADR for tonight. Our plan was to go to NArcoossees again but they were all booked. even the guy at the concierge desk couldn't get us in. But he told us to go down before they open (5:30) tell them our situation and asked if we could be squeezed in.

So thats just what we did. The lady said "ok go have a seat" so we did. they called every other party that was there for teh first 5:30 seating time. then it was just us left in the waiting room.


I finally got it with the monorail
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/262.jpg

ok so back to where we were, sititng in the waiting room. I glanced into the restaurant, and there were PLENTY i mean PLENTY of open seats. I figured ppl made reservations then never cancelled and didnt show up. so people, PLEASE if you change plans just CALL AND CANCEL so someone else can enjoy a nice meal!

anyway...we get seated, by the window, about halfway down. very nice spot

our server gave us free champagne and we had personalized menus for our anniversary.

We had this server when we were here on our last trip..or honeymoon...I dont remember but she is nice and very funny.

We probbaly both got sprite, and for appetizers I got the shrimp again (for bobby) and he got the seafood bisque.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/264.jpg
I didnt take a pic of the shrimp since we got it last time, same for the entrees, I got steak and bobby got lobster.
our entrees were fabulous as usual, and bobby really liked his appetizers. for dessert we got the almond crusted cheesecake and something I do not see on the menu. on the reciept it says "berry pyramid" it was just a bowl of fruit lol. it was very good and fresh and light, just what I needed after a big meal. Maybe I just asked if they could give me some fruit? i don't remember.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/267.jpg

Anyway, we left this meal very happy and I give it the same rating i gave it last time. we will definately be back! We love it here!

Sprite x's 2: 2.39 = $4.78
Shrmp: $15.00
Soup:$9.00
Steak: $39.00
Lobster: $50.00
Cheesecake: $8.00
fruit: $7.00
Total: $141.78
Total with tax: $150.99
**dont forget we also got free champagne!

next: Crystal Palace Breakfast

[mickeysgirl17]

I'm so glad you got into Narcoossee's. Looks great.

[MelissaFromRI]

I love Narcoossee's :love:

[MAGGIED]

Really am enjoying your dining report.... sorry about your grandfather...

I keep telling my DH when the kids are gone we are going to take a trip to WDW by ourselves and try all these wonderful places to eat.... we have only done a couple of the 2TS places... almost all of the 1 TS places though... I really want to try Victoria and Alberts chefs table some time....what an experience that would be!!!

[heatherlynn444]

I'm so glad you got into Narcoossee's. Looks great. it was great! thanks

I love Narcoossee's :love: me to, obviously! haha

Really am enjoying your dining report.... sorry about your grandfather...

I keep telling my DH when the kids are gone we are going to take a trip to WDW by ourselves and try all these wonderful places to eat.... we have only done a couple of the 2TS places... almost all of the 1 TS places though... I really want to try Victoria and Alberts chefs table some time....what an experience that would be!!! my husband would love to go there but I am so pikcy i would hate everything! maybe I can send him with your family :rotfl:

[KristinAnne]

I think I said this in your TR, but I love those pics of you at Narcoosees. So pretty! I'm looking forward to hear if you're trying anywhere new in May. I am so desperate to go back! I have checked out the 4/3 deal and also a code I got for my April vacation, but of course it's blacked out for both. I just have to wait for our quickie trip in December!

[PrincessNewsie]

For your wedding, have you always been that thin? I'm three months out and I've been pretty sick for a few weeks now (so no working out)... Did you do anything special to get you in shape? I'm a bit fearful I'll underdo it and not fit into my freshly altered dress! (But i don't want to drop too much more and fall out...)

Great update!!!! Wish we could squeeze in Narcoose's but FH won't bend. He wants to see Luau and Hoop dee doo and tells me I can eat all the seafood I want in the keys.... Too bad. At least I got Citrico's!!!!

[heatherlynn444]

I think I said this in your TR, but I love those pics of you at Narcoosees. So pretty! I'm looking forward to hear if you're trying anywhere new in May. I am so desperate to go back! I have checked out the 4/3 deal and also a code I got for my April vacation, but of course it's blacked out for both. I just have to wait for our quickie trip in December!

we ar eusing the 4/3 deal for May, unless a better AP rate comes along! we are trying a couple new places in May, you will find out soon!

For your wedding, have you always been that thin? I'm three months out and I've been pretty sick for a few weeks now (so no working out)... Did you do anything special to get you in shape? I'm a bit fearful I'll underdo it and not fit into my freshly altered dress! (But i don't want to drop too much more and fall out...)

Great update!!!! Wish we could squeeze in Narcoose's but FH won't bend. He wants to see Luau and Hoop dee doo and tells me I can eat all the seafood I want in the keys.... Too bad. At least I got Citrico's!!!!

haha. yes I have, I played 3 sports in high school, so I have always been active. also I am 5'9" so a few pounds doesn't really show up on me. recently I have gotten back into running though. for teh wedding I ran, did elliptical, lifted light arm weights, and just ate in moderation. I didnt starve myself, i LOVE food way to much. not eating late at night really helped to. I try not to eat at least 2 hours before I go to bed. good luck I am sure you will look great!

you will have fun at hoop de doo!

[pinkpixie0920]

Hi Heather, I wanted to tell you that after all your TR's that I have read, I am putting down Narcoossee's on our list in Sept! I can't wait to get the Surf and Turf!

[LaurenMic]

I am loving your TR! DF and I are going to try Coral Reef after I've read about it in your reports. I can't wait!

Haha thanks for the advice you gave above too, that helps me as well who is also trying to get in shape for a wedding dress :goodvibes

[heatherlynn444]

Hi Heather, I wanted to tell you that after all your TR's that I have read, I am putting down Narcoossee's on our list in Sept! I can't wait to get the Surf and Turf!
awesome! I hope you love it as much as I do!

I am loving your TR! DF and I are going to try Coral Reef after I've read about it in your reports. I can't wait!

Haha thanks for the advice you gave above too, that helps me as well who is also trying to get in shape for a wedding dress :goodvibesgreat! coral reef is yummy and a fun atmosphere!

haha. I am training for the disney 1/2 marathon for next year and today I ran 3.1 miles and thought I was going to die. its hard, but having a goal, (like running a race, or a wedding etc.) really helps!

[heatherlynn444]

ok guys sorry for the delay again.

September 16, 2008
Where: Crystal Palace Breakfast
DDP: 1 TS credit each

SO I know we already had lunch here, but as I have said before, Bobby loves breakfast buffets, so here we were! I once again wasn't that hungry.

we went about 8:30 I think, and had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated. We weren't too interested in teh characters since we already had pics with them from lunch.

bobbys plate is on the top, mine is on the bottom haha
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/269.jpg

Have I mentioned I love cheese? haha. Bobby got several plates and enjoyed himself. I do love the atmosphere of this place, but I think I was also upset b/c it was sinking in this was our last full day. nothing against this place at all, I just don't eat a lot at breakfast!


I give this place :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 .5 stars. the service is usually pretty slow and it was our longest wait for a table. Just your run of the mill buffet, but still good. we may or may not go back. there are a few other breakfast places bobby wants to try.

2 buffets: $37.98
with tax: $40.45

[MelissaFromRI]

ok guys sorry for the delay again.

September 16, 2008
Where: Crystal Palace Breakfast
DDP: 1 TS credit each

SO I know we already had lunch here, but as I have said before, Bobby loves breakfast buffets, so here we were! I once again wasn't that hungry.

we went about 8:30 I think, and had to wait about 15 minutes to be seated. We weren't too interested in teh characters since we already had pics with them from lunch.

bobbys plate is on the top, mine is on the bottom haha
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/269.jpg

Have I mentioned I love cheese? haha. Bobby got several plates and enjoyed himself. I do love the atmosphere of this place, but I think I was also upset b/c it was sinking in this was our last full day. nothing against this place at all, I just don't eat a lot at breakfast!

our one character pic
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/268.jpg

I give this place :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 .5 stars. the service is usually pretty slow and it was our longest wait for a table. Just your run of the mill buffet, but still good. we may or may not go back. there are a few other breakfast places bobby wants to try.

2 buffets: $37.98
with tax: $40.45

Thanks to your rave reviews we've decided to try the Crystal Palace for our first dinner the night we arrive at the world :banana:
I can't wait , the food and the atmosphere look great :thumbsup2

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

I hate it when those end of vacation blues set it. It makes it hard to enjoy your last day which totally stinks! We have never tried CP breakfast but I have heard good things. So sorry you were feeling blue. :hug:

[MelissaFromRI]

I hate it when those end of vacation blues set it. It makes it hard to enjoy your last day which totally stinks! We have never tried CP breakfast but I have heard good things. So sorry you were feeling blue. :hug:

I totally agree. I get so sad on the last full day of my vacations. No matter how hard I try to have fun I'm always blue knowing that going home is just around the corner :(

[pinkpixie0920]

We have eaten here for dinner but never for breakfast. It looks very similar to a lot of the other breakfast buffets in Disney. Great update!

[Bondfan531]

We've only been here for breakfast and loved it both times. I hope we get to try dinner on our trip next May 2010.

[mickeysgirl17]

That is such an adorable photo of you and pooh!

[heatherlynn444]

Thanks to your rave reviews we've decided to try the Crystal Palace for our first dinner the night we arrive at the world :banana:
I can't wait , the food and the atmosphere look great :thumbsup2 we really enjoyed it for dinenr last time we went!

I hate it when those end of vacation blues set it. It makes it hard to enjoy your last day which totally stinks! We have never tried CP breakfast but I have heard good things. So sorry you were feeling blue. :hug: i know. the last day almost isnt enjoyable!

I totally agree. I get so sad on the last full day of my vacations. No matter how hard I try to have fun I'm always blue knowing that going home is just around the corner :( I know :(

We have eaten here for dinner but never for breakfast. It looks very similar to a lot of the other breakfast buffets in Disney. Great update! yeah very similar. but still pretty good food!

We've only been here for breakfast and loved it both times. I hope we get to try dinner on our trip next May 2010. dinner is my favorite there. yum.

That is such an adorable photo of you and pooh! aw thanks. Pooh is my man. haha

[heatherlynn444]

September 16, 2008

Where: Citrico's (again!)
DDP: 2 TS credits each

ok, I only took one pic from this meal b/c well. we ordered the same stuff as last time!! we had requested danny again, and we got him! this time we were seated right as you walk in, kind f with the kitchen behind us. It was ok but I liked the other location better. there was a pretty flower on our table, and Danny brought us a free appetizer each. They serve this at Victoria and Alberts.
http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/279-Copy-Copy.jpg

he also gave us free evian water which was a nice touch. he was attentive as usual and took a lot of time at our table just kind of hanging out adn tlaking to us. The food was excellent again. Oh, I forogt to mention this last time. When he found out I was a teacher he ws so excited. He says he loves teachers and thinks its a very admirable job. So, as we are about to order dessert, I started probbing on whatw e were going to do that evening and Bobby surprised me with MNSSHP tickets! I kind of accidentally made him tell me, but i was so excited I wanted to go NOW b/c it has already started so we hurried through dinner to go back to our room to change an dhop on the monorail.

Before we left I left a note for Danny on our reciept telling him how great he was and how I would be back in May with my parents to see him! We rushed out to go to MNSSHP!

this meal gets :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
oh, he remembered how I liked teh cheese and crackers and brought it out agian for my appetizer for me!

cheese: $8.00
shrimp: $14.00
sprite: $2.29
Sprite: $2.29
Steak: $41.oo
ribeye: $45.00
choc. dessert: $8.00
Tiramisu: $8.00
Total: $128.58
with tax: $136.94

[irongirlof12]

Citrico's sounds fab and what a nice server you had. :thumbsup2

[heatherlynn444]

Citrico's sounds fab and what a nice server you had. :thumbsup2

thanks! he was fabulous!

I only have one more review then I will do the price comparissons

[heatherlynn444]

I think I have lost some of my followers :( sorry if I am taking to long guys!

this is my last review before I tally everything up

September 17th, 2008
Where: Kona Cafe
DDP: 1 TS credit each

I was sad because we were leaving this day and it was our last meal. We walked over from the GF to the Poly, and were seated in about 5-7 minutes. Right off the bat I knew it would be an interesting meal. Our server lady was AWFUL. it took her several minutes to come to our table and greet us and take our drink orders. i got that special juice they have and bobby got apple juice. 10 minutes later our dirnks come and she runs off before we could tell her what we wanted to eat! we finally flag her down and I get the tonga toast ad bobby gets the Big Kahuna breakfast. someone ELSE brings us our food, and we had to flag her down to get reflls. then she proceeds to tell us bobby will ahve to pay for a refill, that they are not free. huh? we hae never been anywhere on disney property where refills were not free. when we ate at the GF cafe for breakfast bobby had about 3 glasses of apple juice. after a struggle she said "ok, i will giv eit to you free this once" uh! ok then lady...10 minutes later she has the drink. I am getting REALLY annoyed and frustrated at this point. not how I want to end vacation. I coldnt even enjoy my food. I was so sick to my stomach I ate 1/4 of my tonga toast (that and it was WAY to sweet and big to finish for a non breakfast eater!) bobby ate most of his and I dont evern remember what he thought of it. I doubt we will ever go back there for breakfast again.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/300.jpg

apple juice: $2.29
lilikoi juice: $3.99
big kahuna: $11.99
tonga: $10.99
total: $29.26
with tax: $31.17

breakfast here got :thumbsup2 1/2 from us

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

That sounds like a terrbile experience. A really crummy end to your vacation. I cant wait to hear the wrap up!!

[mickeysgirl17]

Too bad Kona wasn't a good experience. I'm sorry it didn't work out, but I still enjoyed your review!

[DisneyTinkerbell]

I am loving your dining reviews. We are going in July and we have chosen several ADR's based on your reviews. Keep up the good work!!!:banana:

[maxiesmom]

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the Kona Cafe. It has become our must go to breakfast place while at Disney World. A bad experience is not the way anyone would want to end their vacation.

[AlohaPolynesian]

Hey girl! I loved your reviews! The more reviews I read the more I want to try and write my own dining report! You and your hubby are adorable :)

[LaurenMic]

Hi Heather!

I am a breakfast food lover and we do Crystal Palace our first morning every trip! Cute picture of you and Pooh!

Sorry about Kona, that is a bad experience for your last morning. We were considering doing breakfast there next trip and I'm glad we changed our minds!

Great job on the TR too bad it will be over soon. Are you doing a PTR for May, I'd love to hear your plans!:goodvibes

[Bondfan531]

I'm still here, your MS friend one county over :thumbsup2 That sucks you had such a bad experience at the Poly. That one time can ruin it forever :headache:

[Uncle Remus]

And I just got caught up, great reviews, gave me some good ideas, thanks. :thumbsup2

Thanks for writin' this, it looks very time consuming so I certainly appreciate it.

Anxious to see your tally. :)

[KristinAnne]

Too bad you didn't enjoy your breakfast. Maybe you can try it for dinner sometime. At least you get to look forward to another trip though. You know more food is just a few months away!

[heatherlynn444]

thanks for all the comments guys. good to know I still have readers!

That sounds like a terrbile experience. A really crummy end to your vacation. I cant wait to hear the wrap up!! I know. kind of bummed me out on a day I was already bummed!

Too bad Kona wasn't a good experience. I'm sorry it didn't work out, but I still enjoyed your review! thanks for reading!

I am loving your dining reviews. We are going in July and we have chosen several ADR's based on your reviews. Keep up the good work!!!:banana: thats great! you wil have to tell me what you think!

I'm sorry you didn't enjoy the Kona Cafe. It has become our must go to breakfast place while at Disney World. A bad experience is not the way anyone would want to end their vacation. maybe one day we will give it another try for breakfast. but I am still bitter. haha

Hey girl! I loved your reviews! The more reviews I read the more I want to try and write my own dining report! You and your hubby are adorable :) you should, its fun! a good way to relive your vacation!

Hi Heather!

I am a breakfast food lover and we do Crystal Palace our first morning every trip! Cute picture of you and Pooh!

Sorry about Kona, that is a bad experience for your last morning. We were considering doing breakfast there next trip and I'm glad we changed our minds!

Great job on the TR too bad it will be over soon. Are you doing a PTR for May, I'd love to hear your plans!:goodvibes yes I will *eventually* get around to a pre trip report. I am still wanting to do a mini TR on my january w/e in Disney after I am done with this one!

I'm still here, your MS friend one county over :thumbsup2 That sucks you had such a bad experience at the Poly. That one time can ruin it forever :headache: I know! isn't it sad?

And I just got caught up, great reviews, gave me some good ideas, thanks. :thumbsup2

Thanks for writin' this, it looks very time consuming so I certainly appreciate it.

Anxious to see your tally. :) thanks so much :)

Too bad you didn't enjoy your breakfast. Maybe you can try it for dinner sometime. At least you get to look forward to another trip though. You know more food is just a few months away! we may go for lunch in May...we will see haha


ok guys I am working on the tallys but it may take me a few days. or it may get done today, I don't know! haha

[heatherlynn444]

ok, so i was curious myself, so i went ahead and did the tally!

the dining plan cost $69.99 per person per day, which for the both of us for the WHOLE TRIP came out to $979.86 that WE paid for the food we ate.

after adding up how much money we SPENT on food it comes out to $1462.17

which makes for a SAVINGS of: $482.31

we also got free champagne twice that i did not factor in here.

if you take the total we spent and divide it by 7 nights it comes to $208.8 dollars a day for both of us to eat. divide that by two, and it was $104.4 dollars per person per day to eat, and we paid $69.99 per person per day

is it worth it? for us DEFINATELY! is it for everyone? no! we use every credit, every snack, etc. nothing goes to waste.

now this does not include tip, as I said in the beginning, I do not tip universally across the board. it just depends on the service. so if you want to average in an average of maybe 15% across the board, that would be a rough estimate I guess. we just brought an envelope of cash and used it to tip from.

are we doing the dining plan in may? yes!!! here is where we will most likely be dining:

Cinderella's royal table dinner (I want Bobby to experience the castle)* I ate here many years ago
Kona Cafe Lunch*
Grand Floridian Cafe Lunch
Liberty Tree Tavern lunch*
Narcoossees Dinner (anniversary dinner with my parents)
Le Cellier Lunch* we did dinner here before
Whispering Canyon Cafe Dinner
50's Prime Time lunch
Crystal palace Dinner
Boma Breakfast
Coral Reef Dinner
Citricos Dinner
Yak and Yeti Lunch
Yachtsman Dinner*
1900 Park Fare Breakfast* i have done dinner here and breakfast years ago

ones with (*) by them are new places for us, or at least for that particular meal/time of day

well folks that is it! if anyone has any questions please feel free to ask! I am going to be fixing my siggy so I can have my links appear better in it, and I will add my next link in there, my TR for my mini weekend in January! after that i will do a May Pre TR! thank you all so much for reading, it was fun to write about and relive! :lovestruc

[Loafmastermom]

Boooooooooo. I absolutely despise crappy service.

The best Disney breakfast I have had was at Boma's. I haven't eaten at all the restaurants but I have been to Chef Mickey and Crystal Palace, both of which we love for breakfast. Boma's had some variety we enjoyed. Also, we had a late ressie there as my body can't handle a ton of food first thing in the morning. Makes for an interesting experience on the rides. :rolleyes:

[MelissaFromRI]

I think I have lost some of my followers :( sorry if I am taking to long guys!

this is my last review before I tally everything up

September 17th, 2008
Where: Kona Cafe
DDP: 1 TS credit each

I was sad because we were leaving this day and it was our last meal. We walked over from the GF to the Poly, and were seated in about 5-7 minutes. Right off the bat I knew it would be an interesting meal. Our server lady was AWFUL. it took her several minutes to come to our table and greet us and take our drink orders. i got that special juice they have and bobby got apple juice. 10 minutes later our dirnks come and she runs off before we could tell her what we wanted to eat! we finally flag her down and I get the tonga toast ad bobby gets the Big Kahuna breakfast. someone ELSE brings us our food, and we had to flag her down to get reflls. then she proceeds to tell us bobby will ahve to pay for a refill, that they are not free. huh? we hae never been anywhere on disney property where refills were not free. when we ate at the GF cafe for breakfast bobby had about 3 glasses of apple juice. after a struggle she said "ok, i will giv eit to you free this once" uh! ok then lady...10 minutes later she has the drink. I am getting REALLY annoyed and frustrated at this point. not how I want to end vacation. I coldnt even enjoy my food. I was so sick to my stomach I ate 1/4 of my tonga toast (that and it was WAY to sweet and big to finish for a non breakfast eater!) bobby ate most of his and I dont evern remember what he thought of it. I doubt we will ever go back there for breakfast again.

http://i76.photobucket.com/albums/j33/hbridges/Disney%202008/300.jpg

apple juice: $2.29
lilikoi juice: $3.99
big kahuna: $11.99
tonga: $10.99
total: $29.26
with tax: $31.17

breakfast here got :thumbsup2 1/2 from us

Sorry about the bad service , you were upset enough to be leaving , you didn't need that too! Sadly , I've always received bad service at Kona and that is why we no longer go there :sad2:

[MelissaFromRI]

ok, so i was curious myself, so i went ahead and did the tally!

the dining plan cost $69.99 per person per day, which for the both of us for the WHOLE TRIP came out to $979.86 that WE paid for the food we ate.

after adding up how much money we SPENT on food it comes out to $1462.17

which makes for a SAVINGS of: $482.31

we also got free champagne twice that i did not factor in here.

if you take the total we spent and divide it by 7 nights it comes to $208.8 dollars a day for both of us to eat. divide that by two, and it was $104.4 dollars per person per day to eat, and we paid $69.99 per person per day

is it worth it? for us DEFINATELY! is it for everyone? no! we use every credit, every snack, etc. nothing goes to waste.

now this does not include tip, as I said in the beginning, I do not tip universally across the board. it just depends on the service. so if you want to average in an average of maybe 15% across the board, that would be a rough estimate I guess. we just brought an envelope of cash and used it to tip from.

are we doing the dining plan in may? yes!!! here is where we will most likely be dining:

Cinderella's royal table dinner (I want Bobby to experience the castle)* I ate here many years ago
Kona Cafe Lunch*
Grand Floridian Cafe Lunch
Liberty Tree Tavern lunch*
Narcoossees Dinner (anniversary dinner with my parents)
Le Cellier Lunch* we did dinner here before
Whispering Canyon Cafe Dinner
50's Prime Time lunch
Crystal palace Dinner
Boma Breakfast
Coral Reef Dinner
Citricos Dinner
Yak and Yeti Lunch
Yachtsman Dinner*
1900 Park Fare Breakfast* i have done dinner here and breakfast years ago

ones with (*) by them are new places for us, or at least for that particular meal/time of day

well folks that is it! if anyone has any questions please feel free to ask! I am going to be fixing my siggy so I can have my links appear better in it, and I will add my next link in there, my TR for my mini weekend in January! after that i will do a May Pre TR! thank you all so much for reading, it was fun to write about and relive! :lovestruc

Thanks for yet another great report :thumbsup2
I enjoyed reading it and I look forward to reading your future reports :)
I'm a fan...lol :cheer2:

[PrincessNewsie]

Another fabulous review, heather!!! Can't wait to see your next one!

You made getting my ADRs last week much easier (I knew exactly what I wanted)

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Aww Heather I am always so sad when one of your trip or dining reports ends. It is nice to know that you guys saved some money with the deluxe dining because I have been nervous about us using it in June. I can not wait to read all about your mini trip and your may trip!
Thanks again for sharing all your adventures and memories with us!

[Bondfan531]

I'm excited to read you mini-tr from January and also your pre-TR for your may trip :thumbsup2 I've been reading your friend's trip report from y'all's January trip though ;)

[heatherlynn444]

Boooooooooo. I absolutely despise crappy service.

The best Disney breakfast I have had was at Boma's. I haven't eaten at all the restaurants but I have been to Chef Mickey and Crystal Palace, both of which we love for breakfast. Boma's had some variety we enjoyed. Also, we had a late ressie there as my body can't handle a ton of food first thing in the morning. Makes for an interesting experience on the rides. :rolleyes: we love Boma! going in May!

Sorry about the bad service , you were upset enough to be leaving , you didn't need that too! Sadly , I've always received bad service at Kona and that is why we no longer go there :sad2: I know! like I wasn't sad enough right? lol!

[heatherlynn444]

Thanks for yet another great report :thumbsup2
I enjoyed reading it and I look forward to reading your future reports :)
I'm a fan...lol :cheer2: thanks! hoping to start my next report tomorrow maybe! I need to upload all my pictures first!

Another fabulous review, heather!!! Can't wait to see your next one!

You made getting my ADRs last week much easier (I knew exactly what I wanted) aw I am so glad to help!

Aww Heather I am always so sad when one of your trip or dining reports ends. It is nice to know that you guys saved some money with the deluxe dining because I have been nervous about us using it in June. I can not wait to read all about your mini trip and your may trip!
Thanks again for sharing all your adventures and memories with us! thank you for reading! I enjoy writing. hope you save money, too! save your reciepts!

I'm excited to read you mini-tr from January and also your pre-TR for your may trip :thumbsup2 I've been reading your friend's trip report from y'all's January trip though ;)
haha. well, then mine will be the same except different pictures haha!

[Uncle Remus]

Thanks for writin' the review, it really was very informative and entertaining, and most of all, delicious!!
You pick good places to eat, can't wait to read another review from you. :thumbsup2

[heatherlynn444]

Thanks for writin' the review, it really was very informative and entertaining, and most of all, delicious!!
You pick good places to eat, can't wait to read another review from you. :thumbsup2

thanks! disney food is a HUGE part of why we go to disney, so picking good palces is important to us!

[DisneyTinkerbell]

Thanks for the great report. You have gave us a lot of new options for our dining plans. I look foward to your future reviews. :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2

[Bondfan531]

We plan on doing the deluxe dining next year when we go and I've already been looking at the online menus and calculating our costs and we'll get our money's worth just out of two meals most days, so we'll definitely save money. Now my sister-in-law and brother-in-law and their kids that are supposedly going with us??? Not so sure. :confused3

[IWISHFORDISNEY]

Great reivew once again. Thanks for taking the time. I cant wait for the next one!!

[heatherlynn444]

Thanks for the great report. You have gave us a lot of new options for our dining plans. I look foward to your future reviews. :thumbsup2 :thumbsup2
thanks for reading! glad to help

We plan on doing the deluxe dining next year when we go and I've already been looking at the online menus and calculating our costs and we'll get our money's worth just out of two meals most days, so we'll definitely save money. Now my sister-in-law and brother-in-law and their kids that are supposedly going with us??? Not so sure. :confused3 we def. get our moneys worth. we gain 5 pounds in teh process but thats ok!

Great reivew once again. Thanks for taking the time. I cant wait for the next one!! thanks for reading!


i am almost done uploading stuff to photobucjet so i can start my january report soon!

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Heather do you have a link to your may ptr? I can not find it anywhere.

[heatherlynn444]

Heather do you have a link to your may ptr? I can not find it anywhere.

i havent started it yet! lol. sorry. it has been a long week. my husband took teh bar monday-wednesday, so its been craxy around here

[heatherlynn444]

ok guys so I have started my January mini meet TR!!! here is the link! after I am done with this I wills tart my pre TR! I leave THREE MONTHS from TODAY! :cool1:


January Mini Trip Report (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=30519393#post30519393)

[angelsmith52]

Thank you so much for the reviews! I am planning our 1st family trip in May!!!

[MandyTG]

I can't wait to be able to write my own trip report and dining reviews! Sadly it will still be another year and a half before I make my first trip back as a grown-up. LAst trip was 20 years ago when I was 10. I have missed it . . .

[heatherlynn444]

PRE TRIP REPORT LINK FOR MAY!!!!

Disney in May, Grand Floridian RPC (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?p=31168687#post31168687)
come visit!

[Girldreamer02]

subscribing I didn't know you did a dinning report..i'll have to read through it when I get a little time. :thumbsup2 My trippie from jan/feb is in progress right now too! :thumbsup2

[Girldreamer02]

loved your dinning reviews and all the pictures! I think we need to try a few places you guys have ate at. It seems like we always end up at buffets even though that isn't our intention and I am not huge on them either. I'm heading over to your jan mini tr now. Thanks for sharing with us! I'm glad you saved money as well...always good to save a little money wherever possible! We did the deluxe plan too! Its so nice not to have to worry!:thumbsup2

[micandminforever]

Joining in on the fun.

[heatherlynn444]

subscribing I didn't know you did a dinning report..i'll have to read through it when I get a little time. :thumbsup2 My trippie from jan/feb is in progress right now too! :thumbsup2

loved your dinning reviews and all the pictures! I think we need to try a few places you guys have ate at. It seems like we always end up at buffets even though that isn't our intention and I am not huge on them either. I'm heading over to your jan mini tr now. Thanks for sharing with us! I'm glad you saved money as well...always good to save a little money wherever possible! We did the deluxe plan too! Its so nice not to have to worry!:thumbsup2

We only go to one or two buffets on the deluxe plan because we like to get the most "bang for our buck" and we just dont feel buffets do that. while they give a lot of food, it's just not the same as a "regular" restaurant. I don't know, maybe I am just weird! haha

Joining in on the fun.
hello!

[smile4stamps]

Wonderful Dining Reviews. I espescially like that you did a cost analysis. My hubby and I are going in a few weeks on deluxe dining and am so excited. Still trying to figure out a few of our restaurants though. Thanks for all the reviews and pictures!

[milmore104]

Great reviews. I can't wait to read May's.

[Innerchld714]

Love all the pictures! You look like you're having so much fun!

[heatherlynn444]

Wonderful Dining Reviews. I espescially like that you did a cost analysis. My hubby and I are going in a few weeks on deluxe dining and am so excited. Still trying to figure out a few of our restaurants though. Thanks for all the reviews and pictures!no problem glad you enjoyed!

Great reviews. I can't wait to read May's. we leave soon! I am excited!

Love all the pictures! You look like you're having so much fun! we had a BLAST, that trip will be hard to top.

[Lily & Giny's Mom]

Thanks for the pictures of sci fi, thinking of going in sept. Great reviews.

[heatherlynn444]

Thanks for the pictures of sci fi, thinking of going in sept. Great reviews.

thanks for reading!

we go back in a week!

[MiaBella05]

Heather,

Just wondering if you were going to do another dining review from your previous or upcoming trips? I love your PTR/TRs!!

[heatherlynn444]

Heather,

Just wondering if you were going to do another dining review from your previous or upcoming trips? I love your PTR/TRs!!

haha thanks. I did just get back a month ago and I am going to do a dining report, still deciding about a TR, so be on the lookout!