Ohana or Crystal Palace for breakfast. Which would you choose, and why?

goofy4prez

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• Feb 26, 2015

• #21

I am not a big breakfast eater and at home it's usually just a bowl of Cheerios and almond milk. But with that said, I do enjoy the breakfast at both Ohana and Crystal Palace. The only thing I don't like about Ohana is that it seems every time we go there whether it's dinner or breakfast, we are seated so late past our ADR time. As for Crystal Palace; it is my favorite breakfast restaurant in the MK. The selection is very large, the food is replenished and hot and the characters are very good as well. Also I will admit I am addicted to the Breakfast Lasagna. I guess between the two it would be Crystal Palace.

 

DannyDisneyFreak

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Mar 8, 2005

• Feb 26, 2015

• #22

It's a tough call, although I love the experience at Ohana I would go with CP for the food. Ohana is really good and I like that it comes out family style but it's the typical breakfast fare, but I do love me some mickey waffles

 

preemiemama

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Jun 13, 2009

• Feb 26, 2015

• #23

We have been to both, and I will have to say I enjoy Ohana better. We did not go on our last trip, and I missed it! For a later AM breakfast, I think it is more relaxed- no rushing to the buffet. I think the Ohana characters are some of the most interactive we have experienced at a character meal.

With the gluten-free diet, I think you will have some options either place- eggs, fruit, and breakfast meats are pretty universal. (My father is dairy-free, so he often gets GF/DF/vegan options and has had no issue either place- they usually have some Udi’s products or something similar on hand.)

 

TeresaNJ

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• Feb 26, 2015

• #24

Okay, okay, you all convinced me. I'll keep my CP reservation, and just keep trying for an earlier time!

 

Ero_FL

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Sep 5, 2009

• Mar 1, 2015

• #25

Crystal Palace, no contest. Especially if you can get an 8am ADR on a 9am opening day. We've been there 5 times now... or 6? Whatever- one of my favorites for sure. I would recommend it to anyone.

We have been to O'hana twice and both times were very long waits- 30 min for breakfast and over an hour for dinner. Breakfast wasn't bad and our server was very nice- that was June 2014. Dinner was the worst experience I've ever had at Disney- that was Oct. 2009.

 

goofyintoronto

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Mar 29, 2011

• Mar 1, 2015

• #26

OP, yes, since you are on a GF diet, I'd definitely go with Crystal Palace. You'd have more options there. Plus the chefs at CP are very good with allergies from what I hear.

 

sallytigger

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Jun 27, 2014

• Mar 1, 2015

• #27

Just you and your husband? I'd go with 'Ohana. Can't go wrong with either, though!

 

TeresaNJ

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• Mar 10, 2015

• #28

Well, after many ressie changes, and weighing pros and cons, & our trip now 11 days away, with some luck, I was able to get early reservations at both Ohana & Crystal Palace, so we're going to do both! Crystal Palace on Monday morning, and Ohana Friday morning! Yay!

 

hblackb

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• Mar 10, 2015

• #29

'Ohana, food is much better. The Character interaction is about the same at both places, but CP had Pooh and gang. I would give CP the slight advantage for LOCATION.