Restaurant reviews and recipes...formerly Disney QOTD

[Meriweather]

I haven't either, but would like to try it.

[Luv2Roam]

Only had breakfast once, and I think that was back on their official opening day. (By chance.) Would like to give it another try. We were both pleased. :) :thumbsup2

[JLitfin]

Ok, I have a question for you guys, restaurant related. My DH and I will be heading to Disney next January and I've been back and forth whether to do the Regular Dining Plan or just paid for our meals. When I travel with my sister we do the DDP, and I love it not having to worry about carrying money or food shopping. My DH and I will probably rent a car so we'll be more flexible with going off property if need be to food shop, etc. I'm also hoping by then I will have enough Disney Visa rewards to pay for our restaurant meals or the DDP. Right now I have enough pts for 1 DDP and am working toward earning enough pts for the second DDP.

What would you guys do, DDP or pay for the restaurant meals? Thanks for helping me make my mind up.

[Meriweather]

I was looking at making that decision for next May since we will only have regular tickets and not AP for the TIW card.

I actually took me as an example and priced out the regular DDP with the places I would go to and what I would eat....it was close on half, but not so close on the other half. I also didn't figure in the snack or the dessert, because we don't usually do those.
I think we will pay OOP.....seems a better deal with us.
Breakfast in room.
I guess it depends on how you eat and what you eat.

[Luv2Roam]

Well, I am partial to WDTC exclusives. ;) :lmao:

However, we have done typical OOP, DDE (now TiW), QSDP and DDP.

I like the DDP the best. And I think it really is a good deal. Although we have done the QSDP too and been fine with it.

For me it depends on what our other plans are, the weather, budget, etc.

I much rather go to a good sit down restaurant and not feel like I should order the chicken because it costs less, when I really want the tenderloin. And even under normal circumstances, DH always manages to order the most expensive meal, or close to it. :sad2: I don't have to calculate in my head how much the meal will cost, and I can enjoy my meal more. :rotfl2:
Even the QSDP is a good deal, and you can eat well. But it is counter service food. Not the same as sit down. But it is nice on the QSDP to eat whenever and wherever you please without having to follow a schedule.

I think going off property is fine if you are here awhile and don't mind spending extra time driving to and from. And off site is not exactly on the cheap side. That can get to be close to the same prices, depending.
When we visited here, DH was happy to leave the driving to Disney. It was relaxing for him not to have to drive off site. That can be stressful around here, esp for those who are not familiar with the area outside Disney.
I drive the turnpike and I4 on work days. And don't think there are not days I could kiss the ground when I arrive safe. :laughing: It's not pretty driving around the attractions area. We all have car wreck stories we could share.
Although January would be one of the better times.

[JLitfin]

Thanks guys for your input. I like the DDP also for the same reason, don't have to worry about what to order, and how much it's going to cost. My DH has never done the DDP before, he always says we have a kitchen so why eat out. I like trying different restaurants which we wouldn't do unless we're on the DDP.

I think I made my mind up, I'm going to go with the DDP and with my visa reward pts it shouldn't cost us anything, except for the tips.

Have a great day.

[pennst8r]

I'm late, I know, but we started using the DDP a few years ago and love it. I sat down, too, trying to price it out. It makes sense for us and the boys.

[Danauk]

Kouzzina - have never been there and probably wouldn't choose to. I'm not a fan of Greek food.

[dzee]

We had dinner at Kouzzina when we were there in April. I normally wouldn't eat Greek food either but heard such good things about it(our friends we went with had eaten there in October) so we decided to try it. I have to say we were pleasantly surprised! I had the cinnamon chicken and have to say it was quite good! The apps such as goat cheese stuffed grape leaves and spanikopita(puff pastry stuffed with spinach) were very good. For the less adventuress they do have two different cuts of steak on the menu. It was a very nice experience and have to say I would probably go back again!!:thumbsup2 .

[Luv2Roam]

We ate at Kouzzina Sunday for breakfast. :thumbsup2
And I happened to be at a place today where they were promoting Kouzzina and we each got a few samples. :goodvibes (Baklava and a small scoop of hummas with a pita chip.)

[princesspooh323]

6 for wdw (MK + Epcot). I think 11 form MGM (not HS yet). 25 for AK. Still haven't made it to DL.