Ohana's or Chef Mickeys for breakfast - The DIS Discussion Forums

princessap · 01-17-2013, 04:07 PM

On our departure day I have chef mickeys booked as I really want to see Minnie in her original form...however, our flight times were changed and it might be rushed to get breakfast in...our ADR is for 920 and our flight leaves at 150pm. (we are driving ourselves so no ME).....I was thinking of switching to Ohana's for breakfast instead although we are doing dinner there on arrival night...what is everyone;s thoughts?
thanks

dianep · 01-17-2013, 04:13 PM

I would keep trying to get an earlier time at Chef Mickeys. The "fab 5" are really great there. It is buffet so you don't have to wait on your food.

princessap · 01-17-2013, 04:30 PM

how long does breakfast take?? i have been looking for earlier times with no luck

would we be ok at 920 if nothing else shows up?

CalSea12 · 01-17-2013, 06:12 PM

I personally think the characters at Ohana are much better as is the food. I would try there if you can.

vdub322 · 01-17-2013, 06:17 PM

We really enjoyed breakfast at 'Ohana. We ate dinner and breakfast there on our last trip. My DD3 still talks about the character interaction we had there. I have never done Chef Mickey's but we would do 'Ohana again.

Megsie1000 · 01-18-2013, 11:13 AM

'Ohana is much more relaxing and the food is way better, IMO. It is very different from dinner, so I wouldn't worry about that aspect of it.

DisneyF4 · 01-19-2013, 08:46 PM

This is a tough choice, but I think I'd go with Ohana. Lilo and Stitch are there, too! Another really good restaurant in the Polynesian across the floor from Ohana is the Kona Cafe. There aren't any characters there, but the food (breakfast) is AWESOME!

MorganK · 01-19-2013, 09:04 PM

We LOVED 'Ohana breakfast when we did it--everything was wonderful. We only did Chef Mickey's for dinner but it was by far our least favorite meal (server was bad, food mediocre, and characters rushed).

DDM101 · 01-20-2013, 11:29 PM

I think both options are good. 'Ohana tends to be more laid back with great character interaction and nice breakfast offerings served family style. Chef Mickey's also has great character interaction with more variety due to the expansive buffet. It's really a matter of preference. If you want a more laid- back experience, go with 'Ohana. If you don't mind a buffet and lots of fanfare, then Chef Mickey is a good choice.

juliebug1997 · 01-20-2013, 11:59 PM

I'm not sure exactly what you mean in her original form, but all the characters at Chef Mickey's are dressed as chefs.

We love 'Ohana.

jlsmith376 · 01-21-2013, 09:16 AM

We loved the food and the way it is served at Ohana. You don't have to get up from the table which is nice if you have a few young children. It does have character interaction and the kids get to participate in a parade around the restaurant with the characters. It is definitely more relaxed than Chef Mickeys.

Chef Mickeys is a good choice too. I agree with the pp's that the food is not as good as Ohana, but if you have picky eaters it does provide more variety as they can have the standard hot choices on the buffet, plus they have a cereal buffet. Chef Mickeys has a more excited atmosphere than Ohana. We usually do Chef Mickeys at the beginning of the trip and Ohana at the end.

photo_chick · 01-21-2013, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by princessap

On our departure day I have chef mickeys booked as I really want to see Minnie in her original form...however, our flight times were changed and it might be rushed to get breakfast in...our ADR is for 920 and our flight leaves at 150pm. (we are driving ourselves so no ME).....I was thinking of switching to Ohana's for breakfast instead although we are doing dinner there on arrival night...what is everyone;s thoughts?
thanks

We've done both for breakfast and our family likes the food at Ohana much better. Character wise, at Chef Mickey's it always feels like the characters are rushing through and at Ohana I feel like they take a little more time.

As far as how long it takes... I've had hour long waits to be seated (which since we're usually early that means about 30-40 minutes past our ADR time) at both and I've been seated immediately at both. It just depends on how busy they are. The same with seeing all the characters. Sometimes it's fast and sometimes if they're really busy it takes forever.

Minnie does have a little apron on at Chef Mickey's, but she's in her red polka dot dress.

melifeld · 01-21-2013, 05:13 PM

We have done both, and I like O'hana better for both food and character interaction.

wdwpirates · 01-21-2013, 07:44 PM

'Ohana gets higher marks in my book for food quality, service and atmosphere. That applies to breakfast and dinner.

01-17-2013, 04:07 PM	#1
princessap DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,380	Ohana's or Chef Mickeys for breakfast On our departure day I have chef mickeys booked as I really want to see Minnie in her original form...however, our flight times were changed and it might be rushed to get breakfast in...our ADR is for 920 and our flight leaves at 150pm. (we are driving ourselves so no ME).....I was thinking of switching to Ohana's for breakfast instead although we are doing dinner there on arrival night...what is everyone;s thoughts? thanks

01-17-2013, 04:13 PM	#2
dianep Disney Nut! Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Canton, OH Posts: 56	I would keep trying to get an earlier time at Chef Mickeys. The "fab 5" are really great there. It is buffet so you don't have to wait on your food. __________________ March 2013 - CSR Jan 2011 - ASMov July 2010 - Kids with grandparents at CSR 2008 - CSR 2006 - CB 2004 - OP 2002 - CB 2001 - PO 1999 - PO 1997 - OP 1995 - CSR 1992 - OP 1985 - OP 1980 - LBV

01-17-2013, 06:12 PM	#4
CalSea12 Desperately needs a dose of the magic! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Anchorage, AK Posts: 347	I personally think the characters at Ohana are much better as is the food. I would try there if you can. __________________ DH-Sean Me-Angel DD-Kallie Several Trips as a child to DL and DW, 2008-All Star Movies ,2010-Honeymoon Caribbean Beach, Upcoming May SWW 2013!!!!

01-17-2013, 06:17 PM	#5
vdub322 Are we there yet? Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: State College, Pennsylvania Posts: 379	We really enjoyed breakfast at 'Ohana. We ate dinner and breakfast there on our last trip. My DD3 still talks about the character interaction we had there. I have never done Chef Mickey's but we would do 'Ohana again. __________________ Me DH DD13 DD4

01-19-2013, 08:46 PM	#7
DisneyF4 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 76	This is a tough choice, but I think I'd go with Ohana. Lilo and Stitch are there, too! Another really good restaurant in the Polynesian across the floor from Ohana is the Kona Cafe. There aren't any characters there, but the food (breakfast) is AWESOME! __________________ Our Magical Experiences: 2013 - Coronado Springs 2012 - Port Orleans French Quarter 2011 - All Star Music 2009 - Pop Century

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01-17-2013, 04:30 PM	#3
princessap DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 1,380	how long does breakfast take?? i have been looking for earlier times with no luck would we be ok at 920 if nothing else shows up?

01-18-2013, 11:13 AM	#6
Megsie1000 Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 420	'Ohana is much more relaxing and the food is way better, IMO. It is very different from dinner, so I wouldn't worry about that aspect of it.

01-19-2013, 09:04 PM	#8
MorganK Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 15	We LOVED 'Ohana breakfast when we did it--everything was wonderful. We only did Chef Mickey's for dinner but it was by far our least favorite meal (server was bad, food mediocre, and characters rushed). __________________ Me The hubs DS (7) DS (5) DS (1.5)

01-20-2013, 11:29 PM	#9
DDM101 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Maine Posts: 249	I think both options are good. 'Ohana tends to be more laid back with great character interaction and nice breakfast offerings served family style. Chef Mickey's also has great character interaction with more variety due to the expansive buffet. It's really a matter of preference. If you want a more laid- back experience, go with 'Ohana. If you don't mind a buffet and lots of fanfare, then Chef Mickey is a good choice.

01-20-2013, 11:59 PM	#10
juliebug1997 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,930	I'm not sure exactly what you mean in her original form, but all the characters at Chef Mickey's are dressed as chefs. We love 'Ohana. __________________ Commando #137 at your service!

01-21-2013, 09:16 AM	#11
jlsmith376 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 216 Paid DVC Rent/Trade Gold Membership	We loved the food and the way it is served at Ohana. You don't have to get up from the table which is nice if you have a few young children. It does have character interaction and the kids get to participate in a parade around the restaurant with the characters. It is definitely more relaxed than Chef Mickeys. Chef Mickeys is a good choice too. I agree with the pp's that the food is not as good as Ohana, but if you have picky eaters it does provide more variety as they can have the standard hot choices on the buffet, plus they have a cereal buffet. Chef Mickeys has a more excited atmosphere than Ohana. We usually do Chef Mickeys at the beginning of the trip and Ohana at the end. __________________ Me DH DS (6) DD (4) DS (9 months) SSR Oct 13' AKV/BLT Mar 13' SSR May 12' SSR May 11' SSR Sept 10' 5+ Trips Off Property (1982 - 1995)

01-21-2013, 05:13 PM	#13
melifeld Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: NC Posts: 300	Vote for O'hana We have done both, and I like O'hana better for both food and character interaction. __________________ Me The Man The Little Man

01-21-2013, 07:44 PM	#14
wdwpirates Don't lose ya soul cuz it's all ya got. - DH Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 980	'Ohana gets higher marks in my book for food quality, service and atmosphere. That applies to breakfast and dinner. __________________ Me (Kerri-34) DH (Jim-37)

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