Gotta say - it really hit me dining at the Kona Cafe' last night. I know if has been many, many years, but I really miss when you could go into Kona, Grand Floridian Cafe, Yacht Club Galley, Concourse Steakhouse, etc. (basically all of the "moderate/mid-level" restaurants across the resorts at dinner time, and be able to order a more "casual" meal. By this I mean a good burger, salad, grilled chicken or fish sandwich (I remember having a grilled sushi-grade salmon burger at the Kona Cafe' that was crazy good).
Now, and I know that this is old news, you are forced into a plated dinner, at a much higher cost. The moves were made (as all Disney moves are) to drive increased revenue, but jeez - it's crazy that there is practically no place on property (save for a couple theme park restaurants) where you can order a good quality burger at night - but instead must order braised Taiwanese duck at a "cafe'" restaurant.
I know there is quick-service - but sometimes you feel like a better than McDonalds experience of shlepping trays and pumping ketchup.
I know once Disney makes a move in the price/revenue department they never turn back, but, just needed to vent.
PS - Boy has Kona gone downhill. Another changed menu. Food was terrible. Everything had been under a heat-lamp for days. Plates were all 800 degrees F, and food was hard from baking under the lamps. Was just to tired and late to send back or complain.....
Now, and I know that this is old news, you are forced into a plated dinner, at a much higher cost. The moves were made (as all Disney moves are) to drive increased revenue, but jeez - it's crazy that there is practically no place on property (save for a couple theme park restaurants) where you can order a good quality burger at night - but instead must order braised Taiwanese duck at a "cafe'" restaurant.
I know there is quick-service - but sometimes you feel like a better than McDonalds experience of shlepping trays and pumping ketchup.
I know once Disney makes a move in the price/revenue department they never turn back, but, just needed to vent.
PS - Boy has Kona gone downhill. Another changed menu. Food was terrible. Everything had been under a heat-lamp for days. Plates were all 800 degrees F, and food was hard from baking under the lamps. Was just to tired and late to send back or complain.....
Great food at decent prices. One thing I am not a fan of is the all day menu at some places. 50s. At lunch I would like a sandwich or burger. Not a full meal!
