I have a hard time with the reviews. I try to think of the food separately From the price, which wouldn't make sense to some. In saying "is this food good?" I think I personally can be a little more objective than when answering "is this dining experience worth the $$". I know we're paying a big markup, so I'm just trying to evaluate the food itself.
I want my food to be hot, tasty, well-presented, and plentiful. I found that to still be true on my recent trip. At home, with our kids, I don't eat at many fancy restaurants (mostly chains or a casual mom& pop place). My Disney entrees were juicy not dry, buffets were clean and refilled, presentation was good (food not slopped on a plate), veggies were not overcooked, cold salads were cold and crisp. I'm sure a foodie would criticize lack of creativity or "zing" but I don't expect anything fancy out of mashed potatoes at a place whose menu is clearly home style food. I love Boma and found it very unique to other disney dining, but I've never been to Africa, so maybe it is bland by comparison as some reviewers say. This trip we enjoyed dinners at Coral Reef, CRT, Boma, Chef Mickey, Akershus breakfast, BOG lunch. CS at Sunshine seasons, ABC commissary, Gasparilla Grill at Grand Floridian, pop food court, Pizzafari at AK (fine, but my most boring meal of the trip).
This is not to be critical of other people's reviews, just saying if your style and expectations match mine I think you'll still be happy with the food. (Now, obviously I think it's worth my vacation dollars to go to these places, but that's a whole other discussion in my mind!)
