What were your favorite restaurants/meals that are now closed/discontinued? [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

vicb

11-25-2002, 12:29 PM

Not that it was the tops in food but we really enjoyed the old character luau for families at the Poly. It was a dinner show early around 5:00. You could have your family photo taken before hand. The food was ok, the show was neat. It had some theme of Mickey and Minnie falling in love in the south seas, there was also Pluto, Goofy, C&D and of course Donald. Plus you got the hula dancers and flame twirlers/eater. It was very nice for children.

BCV23

11-25-2002, 12:30 PM

I love these kind of threads...they always bring back great memories. We miss lunch at Narcoossee's, breakfast at Top of the World, Papeete Bay Verandah, and Tangaroa Terrace. We used to enjoy lunch and dinner at the Fisherman's Deck and the Steerman's Quarters on the Empress Lily. We also liked the pizza at Tangaroa Snack Isle...the only "regular" pizza at WDW that we've ever liked.

We really miss the Pink Leilanis from the Coral Isle Cafe:( .

amid chaos

11-25-2002, 01:13 PM

We preferred Chef Mickeys when it was at Downtown Disney.

simonmunro

11-25-2002, 01:42 PM

Resturante Carnivalle SP??? at the Dolphin, Great Italian and the best ceasar salad! It was beautiful with pieces of colored confetti all over the floor that our little ones loved to play with. It was where Juan and Only's used to be. What's there now???

Boots

11-25-2002, 02:52 PM

I remember the Pocohontas breakfast at WL . They seemed to fit in so well at the WL when they walked across the lobby to AP.

Grumpy92

11-25-2002, 03:24 PM

Brunch at The Top of the World
Bonfamilles, especially breakfast
Rosie's Red Hots, the best Hot Dogs in WDW

anut4disney

11-25-2002, 03:33 PM

Tony's Town Square breakfast. We have eaten breakfast there every year that we have gone to the MK.

Mary Ellen

11-25-2002, 03:34 PM

While it was never at WDW, we've always wished the Blue Bayou from DL was there. It is our favorite restaurant in DL and WDW.

Misti

11-25-2002, 03:51 PM

I'm probably one of the few, but I really liked Flagler's at the GF before they renovated the space and made it Citrico's. I also miss the buffet breakfast at Tangaroa Terrace at the Polynesian. Barbecue and cornbread at Fireworks Factory at Pleasure Island. Ah--the memories!

:)

f-LORI-da

11-25-2002, 04:08 PM

I realize I'm probably in the minority here, but I really enjoyed having my cheese soup in lush surroundings without a PS or the cost:rolleyes: of a full-service restaurant.

Yes, I've enjoyed the steaks at Le Cellier since they changed, but I can get a good steak many places in WDW. What I miss is the no-fuss, fast food alternative that Le Cellier used to provide. Guess that's why I also like Columbia Harbour House so much!:)

vellamint

11-25-2002, 07:13 PM

I liked the cafeteria style place that the Crystal Palace used to be....cant remember if it was called the Crystal Palace back then though!

Eileen226

11-25-2002, 07:50 PM

Two years in a row we had our CP package at Rose and Crown. We LOVED this delicious chocolate cake (somewhere in the recipe, I believe it was the frosting was Guiness Beer). It was SOOOOOOOO delicious. Last year, we had our CP package there and had to order the white mousse and rasberry "thing". It was good, just not as good!

BadgerBruce

11-25-2002, 09:44 PM

I also loved the Pocahontas breakfast at WL, that Meeko was quite a character! Tony's breakfast (especially the breakfast calzone) was very good. The one menu item I really miss is the Beef Stew in a Bread Bowl that they served at Tusker House. It was terrific every time I ordered it. The pizza/pasta place by the fountain in Epcot was a favorite, too.

MandaMom

11-25-2002, 10:38 PM

I also miss the Pooh and Friends breakfast at WL Artist Point. It was my daughter's first Character Breakfast so it will always be remembered by us.

MandaMom

Uncleromulus

11-26-2002, 05:09 AM

My poor heart aches when I see this theme, but here goes:
Papetee Bay Verandah at the Poly. Had a 3 piece combo and hula dancer quietly entertaining. Fisrt meal I ever had at WDW in 1975--

Top of the World Supper Club--even before Broadway at the Top. Had "big name" entertainment--we saw Billy Eckstein.

Ariels

Sum Chows-"Upscale"Pacific Rim. A fine spot.

Seasons over at Disney Institute

Steermans Quarters and Fishermans Deck and Empress Room on the Empress Lilly. Now there's that awful Fultons---

Fireworks Factory

Tangarora terrace-especially for breakfast

And yes-I even miss Harry's Safari!!

poober25

11-26-2002, 07:53 AM

I, too, miss Fireworks Factory and Top of the World. Only got to eat at both of those places once. I guess, though, that if they kept everything, I would never try anything new.

Just remembered, I miss the Afternoon Tea being at Rose & Crown. I know they have it at GF now, but it was SO much better at the pub.

Tess

11-26-2002, 08:34 AM

Au Petit Cafe in France at EPCOT. There was just something about dining outside in the summer, the fans whirring above, other guests strolling the promenade, a glass of good French wine, and some lighter French fare for lunch! We also miss the Tangaroa Terrace at Polynesian--used to have a really nice Polynesian-style dinner buffet at certain times of the week--it was actually quite good.

Oh yeah, we also miss the corn on the cob at HDD--peppers and regular corn just isn't the same. And while I'm at it, what the heck happened to the salsa & chips that came out before the main course & sides were served!?

Bimmy56

11-26-2002, 10:32 AM

Juan and Only's is still there, it's just deserted. It's the best kept secret in the Dolphin for a very quiet place to relax. I read a book down there one morning while my daughter was still sleeping.

Demosthenes

11-26-2002, 11:23 AM

I loved "Broadway at the Top," and while CG is my favorite restaurant @ WDW, I'd trade it in an instant for the classic.

I prefered King Stephan's to Cindy's; not for the food, but for the atmosphere. I loved the puter goblets!

Ariels was the best restaurant at the Y&B, and rumor has it, it may be coming back.

Flagler's was better than Citircos, and cheaper!

The Odyssey <sp> @ Epcot was a very convenient fast food place.

The Liberty Tree Tavern was better a la carte than family style as well.

DVC~OKW~96

11-26-2002, 11:44 AM

Minnie Mia's was fun. So was the buffet breakfast at Spoodle's.

I too really enjoyed the open air cafe that was once in France. It was very authentic.

Goofy's Grill. That was a fun neat place for a quick bite.

Mic

11-26-2002, 12:00 PM

We used to eat lunch at Spoodles several times each trip, and we still miss it. And when the "cousins" messed with the menu at 'Ohana's, it took a little adjusting to.

Dreamfinder2

11-26-2002, 12:08 PM

Ouch... a bittersweet topic.

The Gulf Coast room at the CR ... my first dinner with my new bride.

Top of the World had a lunch menu with an entree and a spectacular salad bar.

On the Empress Lily - the Empress Room. Had that gold-domed ceiling, and was my first experience with truly elegant dining. Boy, was it something.

And I liked the Biergarden much more when it was table service.

Never got to try Ariels, tho ... what a crime.

Finally, the Adventureland Verandah. My favorite MK fast-food stop.

disneysteve

11-26-2002, 12:12 PM

dreamfinder2 - I was reading all the responses to see if anyone would remember the Adventureland Verandah. That was a favorite of mine, too. I also miss the make-your-own pizzas at Fort Wilderness and the plain old fast food in the Marketplace. Before McD's there used to be a Minnie pizza shop and a Pluto hot dog shop. Now, except for McD's, your choices are limited to more upscale stuff (and more expensive). I'm not a big fast food person, but sometimes a slice of pizza or a hot dog is all I need.

Steve

Misti

11-26-2002, 02:24 PM

The Odyssey at Epcot--forgot all about that one! They used to have really good burgers and it was in a great location.

:)

eeyore0062

11-26-2002, 02:29 PM

eeyore0062

11-26-2002, 02:33 PM

The Artist's Point breakfast with Pooh and friends. It was a really nice, quiet and intimate breakfast. The characters had a lot of time to interact with everyone, the food was great, as was the service... and the view was awesome. It was a nice little get away after EE morning at MK... just ride the boat over and catch one of the last seatings.

I would have loved to have eaten at Ariels. Last time we ate at Cape May Cafe, my DD and I wondered over to Ariels to look. The decor of that place was outstanding... just like you were dining on the bottom of the sea... what a waste!

Also Bonfamilles at PO-FQ was really a nice little restaurant!

I hate thaty we never got a chance to see and eat at Broadway at the top!

And we too, miss the Adventureland Veranda!

TrvlLin

11-26-2002, 03:00 PM

Ariel's at the Yacht Club, it was such a beautiful restaurant and they had a chicken breast in puff pastry with champagne sauce that I totally loved. Very low calorie too (yeah, right!) I would LOVE for that restaurant to come back! Lin

meeko_33785

11-26-2002, 03:25 PM

Bonfamilles at Port Orleans. Great, especially for breakfast. Loved the atmosphere and the beignettes.

Au Pettit Cafe at EPCOT. It was a nice restaurant, but the seating in Chefs de France where the cafe use to be is so nice that it's hard to miss it too much.

Soundstage Restaurant at MGM Studios. Good food, great atmosphere, and some great characters.

DeborahB

11-26-2002, 04:16 PM

I miss very much:

Ariels at Y&B- elegant w/ great theming. I'd love to see this reopen.

Tangaroa Terrace at Poly- excellent breakfast buffet. Especially miss the fresh waffle station w/ choice of toppings. This is also the first place I had Tonga Toast.

Tony's Town Square breakfast.

Odyssey Restaurant at Epcot.

Debbie

Bob NC

11-26-2002, 04:28 PM

We've been on weeklong vacations where we've eaten breakfast EVERY morning at Tangaroa Terrace, so, I guess we miss that place, lol.

One of my favorites was Flagler's....The singing waiters were great. The first time we went there we liked it so much we went back the next night.

We also liked the Empress Lily Room....That WAS the name of the place on the top floor of where Fulton's is now, right? We went there on our honeymoon, and at that time I think that was the most expensive joint on property....We were on the Grand Plan and I bought a sportcoat so we could go there....

We used to always eat the first night at Papetee Bay Verandah.....

CarrieAP

11-26-2002, 07:46 PM

Tony's for breakfast, sitting outside after enjoying all the Fantasyland attractions on an EE day, watching the latecomers arriving!

hogie1

11-27-2002, 01:28 AM

The Lava Cake @ Flying Fish!!! We dined there our 1st nite of our honeymoon, and everything was wonderful---> till we found out that they discontinued the Lava Cake 'cause some other places started to serve it or something......

Favorite rsrnt- The Yhatsman Steakhouse (sp-sorry) best prime rib and the service was excellent! Plus a 20 oz Bud Lite draft in a huge frosted goblet was like $5...... keep 'em coming waiter!!!
We went 2 times on our honeymoon in Sept!!

Paul & Christine

Dolphin Dec 2000
Swan Oct 2001
GF Sept 2002
???? 2004

smfnj

11-27-2002, 06:10 PM

My 2 favorite breakfasts at WDW both closed:

Tony's - We also ate threr once or twice every trip for 12 years.
Bonfamille's - Bourbon St. croisant, I'd kill for one........
steve

weloveminnie

11-27-2002, 06:52 PM

Pasta Piazza Ristorante
Lumiere's Kitchen
Artist Point Breakfast
Garden Grill Breakfast
Tony's Town Square Breakfast
Seasons Dining Room
Catwalk Bar
Bonfamille's

jwill

11-27-2002, 09:31 PM

I miss the Mickey head shaped pizza at Pasta Piazza Ristorante at Epcot. There was nothing fantastic about the pizza itself, it was fine. This was just one of the nice touches that makes Disney special from other parks .

Simba's Mom

11-28-2002, 08:19 PM

Most of my former favorites have already been mentioned-Top of the World Brunch, Bonfamiles at POFQ, and also Crystal Palace when it was a cafeteria (and I think it was still called Crystal Palace then).
But no one misses "Wake up, you silly moose!"? I really enjoyed the Melvin the Moose character breakfast at Fort Wilderness. We're taking my son to WDW for his college graduation and spending 2 days at FW to "relive childhood"(first took him there 15 years ago). We wanted to relive a character meal but then we realized-all the character meals we took him to when he was little are now gone! He expecially wanted to "re-live" Melvin!

Ron from Michigan

11-29-2002, 01:32 PM

We miss having Breakfast at Tony's. We would always visit parts of the park and then have a late breakfast. We really enjoyed the sweet rolls that you got with your breakfast. We ate here on every trip.

Demosthenes

11-29-2002, 02:27 PM

When my DW and I were at the BC in May we asked about a resort tour. I have read in several places that the Y&B offer these tours, but the front desk seemed to have no idea about them. They obliged anyway, and sent us around with one of the concierge hosts to tour the resort. She was very well informed, despite her impromptu performance. When we came to Ariel’s, she mentioned that it was now used for private parties, wedding receptions, and convention dining; however, she mentioned that when the Beach Club Villas opened, so may Ariel’s. Of course, the BCV opened, and Ariel’s didn't, so I figured that idea had floundered. But, when we were back at the YC prior to a cruise we took in September, we were given a formal survey outside the lobby that was specific to the resort. Two of the questions pertained to dining; the first concerned a full-time counter service restaurant at the Beach Club (sorry, I don't remember the specifics), and the second asked specifically what kind of fine dining we would like to see offered at he Yacht or Beach club (the answers included seafood, dinner theater, show kitchen, another choice I don't remember now, and other). Based on these questions, it appears that the resurrection of fine dining at the BC is, at least, still on the minds of R&D.

Suzi Q

12-07-2002, 03:33 AM

We also loved the Crystal Palace (yes it was called the Crystal Palace back then) when it was cafeteria style. DH and I always got the fruit plate with the yogurt. It was so good and refreshing!

GEM

12-07-2002, 03:01 PM

I miss our two favorite breakfasts - Tony's and Garden Grill. Both are still open, but neither one serves breakfast anymore. :(

I also really miss Spoodles being open for lunch.

travelitis

12-07-2002, 04:20 PM

Of course, the BCV opened, and Ariel’s didn't, so I figured that idea had floundered.

Another good idea Scuttled!

I miss key lime pie at the Odyssey.

I fondly remember Minnie's Mennehune breakfast, but that needed a new name so people could pronounce it.

I liked sandwiches and table service at the Diamond Horseshoe complete with dancing girls.

I remember when the Garden Grill gave everyone straw hats and served breakfast.

opal

12-08-2002, 09:58 AM

I miss the chicken salad "handwich" from Sleepy Hollow. It was so Disney!

DC7800

12-08-2002, 11:11 AM

Originally posted by disneysteve
I also miss the make-your-own pizzas at Fort Wilderness and the plain old fast food in the Marketplace. Before McD's there used to be a Minnie pizza shop and a Pluto hot dog shop. Now, except for McD's, your choices are limited to more upscale stuff

I fondly remember both Lite Bite and Goofy's Grill as fast-food spots in the Disney Village Marketplace. I also really miss Bonfamille's. Boatrights is fine, but it just feels like its over in another resort, not part of Port Orleans... :D :D :D

lillykat

12-08-2002, 12:04 PM

My parents were showing my DFH and I pictures from our old disney vacations and were arguing over a restaurant we used to eat at at the Poly whenever we went and that it served Steak with onion rings and pineapples. They said they were very disappointed when we went back years later and it was gone. Does anyone remember this restaurant.

BierGarten

12-08-2002, 10:08 PM

I miss the dinner at 1900 Park Fare.
I loved the Villians!:p

epcotfan

12-09-2002, 04:04 AM

I so miss the Adventureland Veranda. They had yummy pineapple topped cheeseburgers. They also had tasty key lime pie and a cold lo mein noodle salad. I wish they would bring it back. :(

I also lament the demise of the Fireworks Factory. Great BBQ and desserts.

DVCGirl49

12-09-2002, 04:35 AM

The Odyssey, The Land Grille Room - the way it used to be and esp. the yummy cheese bread, Chef Mickeys - when it was in the marketplace, The Empress Lilly........ :(

Dreamfinder2

12-09-2002, 02:46 PM

Since this nifty thread has resurfaced, here's a couple of obscure ones - and I promise I'm not making these up:

Heidelbergers (or, maybe, Heidleberg's) Deli at the Marketplace (then the WDW Village) - some palm-stretching sandwiches and great potato salad, if you were so inclined.

And the Lake Buena Vista Club. We received personalized matchbooks, I remember, and had a cracked peppercorn steak prepared tableside. Pretty elegant.

I think it mutated into the Pompano Grill, or something.

Does anyone remember "handwiches"?

Tess

12-09-2002, 06:05 PM

Remember the "handwiches"! They came in rather handy when ours were little ones and you needed to juggle a kid and a bite to eat! :D They were only available at limited counter services though as I recall.

Bill3

12-11-2002, 11:15 AM

Rosie Redhots was a must for us anytime we were at MGM. It introduced my kids to "footlongs", and was the best fastfood location in WDW.
Fireworks Factory, good barbeque, good fun,great drinks. The replacements have been terrible- I can't even remember what is there now?
The Deli(was it Heidlebergs ?) at Disney Marketplace or whatever it was called when it first opened. Always a stop for a super late night sandwhich. It was sort of a hometown feeling kind of place.
A gazillion years ago my wife took our two oldest to breakfast on the Empress Lily- we still have the juice cup- one of the turning points in making us WDWphiles.
Remember the fruit drinks in the plastic fruit shaped containers. We kept an orange for forever until a dog ate it. We thought we were in tall cotton with those drinks.:) :cool: :) :) :)

Simba's Mom

12-11-2002, 11:33 AM

Although I don't remember the plastic juice-shaped cups, I do remember a breakfast on the Empress Lilly-it was a character breakfast and at the time, it was the only place on property where Donald Duck ate breakfast. He was DS's favorite character.

tfc3rid

12-11-2002, 03:23 PM

Definitely:

Tangaroa Terrace for Breakfast...ohhhh those Mickey Mouse Belgian Waffles....

Papeetee Bay Verandah....when they had the all you can eat Stir Fry Lunch.

zinniemouse

12-11-2002, 03:41 PM

Those were the exact two I was thinking of. I miss them both they were both so awesome. Rich:D

epcotfan

12-11-2002, 09:11 PM

Originally posted by Dreamfinder2
Does anyone remember "handwiches"?

YES, YES & YES!!!

I used to love those! Wonder why they discontinued them? They seemed to be popular in the early 90s.

Demosthenes

12-12-2002, 06:25 AM

I forgot all about those fruit shaped juice bittles! They used to sell those on :Produce Carts" at the MK as well. I looked forward to those things every time we went.

Does anyone remmebr the Seven Seas Scoops at Narcoosee's? It was the predecessor to the Kitchen Sink, only bigger. I once watched my Dad's best friend devour one by himself though! I don't know if he ekpt it down, but he got it down anyway.

Bimmy56

12-13-2002, 10:31 AM

Do they still have the banana stuffed french toast at the Poly?
Looking at this thread just reminded me of that. That was delicious!

imbe@aol.com

12-14-2002, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by Misti
I'm probably one of the few, but I really liked Flagler's at the GF before they renovated the space and made it Citrico's. I also miss the buffet breakfast at Tangaroa Terrace at the Polynesian. Barbecue and cornbread at Fireworks Factory at Pleasure Island. Ah--the memories!

:)

You're not one of the few, Misti! LOL I liked Flagler's too. However .. I like Citricos better ;)

Just a menu item that I miss, from LTT - their shrimp & grits!! I was so disappointed over the summer when I found they no longer had this. In fact, it was like a week before my arrival that they took it off the menu! :(

GlennandAnn

12-19-2002, 11:50 AM

My mother in law and I absolutely loved Minnie Mia's which was located where Wolfgang Puck Express is now located in Downtown Disney.

PamNC

12-19-2002, 03:36 PM

It isn't that the food was noteworthy. But, I miss for nostalgia's sake the Adventureland Veranda. It was a quick service place that when I was a little girl my parents and I would frequent. Obviously, it was at the Magic Kingdom. The burgers were good - it was featured by Kikkoman.

silly, i know...a darn burger.

PamNC

MinnieYC

12-19-2002, 06:32 PM

Chef Mickey's at the Marketplace
Minnie Mia's Pizza at the Marketplace
I don't remember the name, but there used to be a candy store at the marketplace that had a taffy-pulling machine in the window. I loved that place!
Gooey Galley Bread from the Yacht Club Galley (or, for that matter, the Yacht Club Galley itself. Is it still closed?)
Cape Cod Pasta from lunch at the Liberty Tree Tavern, the way it used to be. It used to have shrimp and scallops, and was in a light sauce, now it's with a heavy cream sauce (makes you feel too full, and it's not that tasty) with chicken. Who thinks of chicken when they hear Cape Cod?
They used to have this Strawberry-Orange smoothie at breakfast at 1900 Park Fare that was so good! I try to make them myself, but it isn't quite the same.

epcotfan

12-19-2002, 08:32 PM

Originally posted by PamNC
It isn't that the food was noteworthy. But, I miss for nostalgia's sake the Adventureland Veranda. It was a quick service place that when I was a little girl my parents and I would frequent. Obviously, it was at the Magic Kingdom. The burgers were good - it was featured by Kikkoman.

silly, i know...a darn burger.

PamNC

I think out of all the closed restaurants I miss the Adventureland Veranda the most. I loved eating in Adventureland. The food had a tasty tropical flavor. I enjoyed their teriyaki chicken and cole lo mein salad. You could also get a side of egg rolls. The absolute best was the Polynesian Burger. It had a slice of pineapple on it and some sweet and sour sauce. YUMMY! :Pinkbounc