Tusker House vs. Chef Mickey Breakfast - The DIS Discussion Forums

mickey24 · 09-03-2012, 01:09 PM

I know it has beeen asked before, but please give me your opinions on TH vs. CM breakfasts. We were excited about CM, but now are hearing so many negative reviews that I am torn. Plus we are doing MNSSHP that day and will be at the MK all evening. Staying at AKL, I almost think it would be better not to have to travel so far twice in one day.

CajunMomof3 · 09-03-2012, 01:12 PM

I love having breakfast in the park before the park opens. It is so nice to walk through uncrowded streets and already be in the park when the mass chaos of Rope Drop happens. So, I would vote for Tusker House (which has a an amazing selction).

wdwfann · 09-03-2012, 01:15 PM

Agree with the PP. Walking in the park before it opens is AWESOME. Then a quick walk to Safari.

You're on the ride before most have even entered the park.

DisneyDad222 · 09-03-2012, 01:41 PM

We tried Tusker house pre-rope drop on our last trip with 4 adults and our ds3. Arrived right on time, oly to wait in line for over 30 minutes to get a picture taken with Donald. Then finally sat down and before we could get food, the characters were at our table. So we snuck away one at a time to grab food. And we were having a good time.

But then the photo people visited our table. We had prepaid for a photo pass cd and given them the card before they too the photo. But they said they didn't honor that, it would be $40 for the pictures. So not only did we have to wait in line for 30 minutes after making a reservation 6 months in advance, but now we have to pay for the photos we had prepaid for and that they had us wait for. This was the one and only time I've ever been rude to a cast member.

My advice is to avoid the Breakfast Safari at all costs. Or at least make sure you bring your patience and extra cash with you.

DW2010 · 09-03-2012, 02:09 PM

I hear you can just skip the photo if you want. I don't think Donald makes his rounds inside but that's not a huge deal to us. I'd rather just get in there, eat and then get out before the park opens so we can head to Safari.

mickey24 · 09-03-2012, 02:58 PM

LOL... ok, I should have prefaced this and said that we are not early risers and don't rush to the parks. Our current breakfast at Chef Mickeys (and the ADR I can get at TH) is at 10:15 so we won't be going into the park early. I didn't even know about the photo pass thing (and don't care either way) so that is not much of a factor.

Just really curious which meal is better and if CM is worth the trip in the morning, when we are heading back to the MK that night for MNSSHP.
TIA!

Gowahoowa · 09-03-2012, 03:15 PM

IMO, Tusker is the best breakfast buffet in WDW!

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Originally Posted by mickey24

LOL... ok, I should have prefaced this and said that we are not early risers and don't rush to the parks. Our current breakfast at Chef Mickeys (and the ADR I can get at TH) is at 10:15 so we won't be going into the park early. I didn't even know about the photo pass thing (and don't care either way) so that is not much of a factor.

Just really curious which meal is better and if CM is worth the trip in the morning, when we are heading back to the MK that night for MNSSHP.
TIA!

Pakey · 09-03-2012, 05:00 PM

I think Tusker House is the better choice. We do late breakfast and love it there because it has so many non-breakfast foods so it's more like a brunch for us.

cayennews · 01-05-2013, 08:09 PM

These comments are very helpful. We are trying to figure out which breakfast to go to.

lemondog · 01-05-2013, 08:20 PM

Food at TH is FAR superior to that at CM.

autismgoesdisney · 01-05-2013, 08:51 PM

Tusker House for sure!

2012DisneyWorldBride · 01-05-2013, 09:03 PM

My vote is Tusker House! We just went there for the first time and LOVED it. They have an amazing selection and dont forget to try to Jungle Juice! YUMMMMMMMM

BeBeCee · 01-05-2013, 09:07 PM

Now I have that feeling of ADR remorse! We absolutely loved Tusker House and all of the yummy breakfast offerings. It and 'Ohana are our faves. And we had a CM take the pic with Donald with my camera (great decision since we did avoid the additional $40) and highly recommend to go that way.

We have breakfast at Chef Mickey's scheduled for our first day and it will be our first experience there. I guess we will stick it out to say we have done it, but after reading everyone's comments, boo!

pixarmom · 01-05-2013, 10:20 PM

We've been to both Tusker and Chef Mickeys (several times), and given the choice, would absolutely choose Tusker. Just overall better food quality/ selection and less chaotic at Tusker. We're a family of five with very different tastes, and Tusker has something for everyone.

BeBeCee, don't feel bad! I do think everyone should try Chef Mickey's at least once! It's a Disney bucket list thing. If you're like us, you may not enjoy it as much as Tusker, but it's still fun! We've been to Chef Mickey's several times and even though it's no longer on our dining rotation, we don't regret it one bit!

allstonsmommy · 01-05-2013, 10:23 PM

We have done both and we prefer TH over CM... and getting in the park before opening is a HUGE bonus!!

09-03-2012, 01:09 PM	#1
mickey24 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 42	Tusker House vs. Chef Mickey Breakfast I know it has beeen asked before, but please give me your opinions on TH vs. CM breakfasts. We were excited about CM, but now are hearing so many negative reviews that I am torn. Plus we are doing MNSSHP that day and will be at the MK all evening. Staying at AKL, I almost think it would be better not to have to travel so far twice in one day.

09-03-2012, 01:12 PM	#2
CajunMomof3 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Where the Army sends us! Posts: 2,730	I love having breakfast in the park before the park opens. It is so nice to walk through uncrowded streets and already be in the park when the mass chaos of Rope Drop happens. So, I would vote for Tusker House (which has a an amazing selction). __________________ Pop Century (11/07), All-Star Movies (10/08), Port Orleans- Riverside (6/09), Coronado Springs (10/09), Boardwalk Villas (11/10), Boardwalk Inn (4/11), Port Orleans- Riverside/Polynesian (10/11), Grand Floridian (3/12), DisneyLand Hotel (12/12), Disney Magic (3/13)

09-03-2012, 01:15 PM	#3
wdwfann Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 197	Agree with the PP. Walking in the park before it opens is AWESOME. Then a quick walk to Safari. You're on the ride before most have even entered the park. __________________ '86 Fort Wilderness Cabins,'99 Carribean Beach, '01 Grovesnor, '02 All Star Music, '03 All Star Movies, '04 Port Orleans Riverside, '05 Saratoga Springs, '06 Pop Century, 2/07Grovesnor, 5/07Coronado Springs, 7/07 All Star Music,4/08 Pop Century, '09 Grand Floridian, '09 Pop Century,'10 All Star Sports,'10 Wilderness Lodge,'11 Pop Century

09-03-2012, 01:41 PM	#4
DisneyDad222 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Apex, NC Posts: 32	We tried Tusker house pre-rope drop on our last trip with 4 adults and our ds3. Arrived right on time, oly to wait in line for over 30 minutes to get a picture taken with Donald. Then finally sat down and before we could get food, the characters were at our table. So we snuck away one at a time to grab food. And we were having a good time. But then the photo people visited our table. We had prepaid for a photo pass cd and given them the card before they too the photo. But they said they didn't honor that, it would be $40 for the pictures. So not only did we have to wait in line for 30 minutes after making a reservation 6 months in advance, but now we have to pay for the photos we had prepaid for and that they had us wait for. This was the one and only time I've ever been rude to a cast member. My advice is to avoid the Breakfast Safari at all costs. Or at least make sure you bring your patience and extra cash with you. __________________ 5/05 - POR - first adult trip 3/08 - All Star Music - free dining + dw pregnant = not the best idea. 1/11 - Pop Century - ran the gauntlet, 1.5 days / 4 parks and downtown. 9/11 - CBR - DS's first trip with dw, grandma and nana - free dining, mnsshp, found out week before the dw was preggers again.... 3/13 - BWV here we come...DD's first trip at 10mos old! Yikes...

09-03-2012, 02:09 PM	#5
DW2010 DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 866	I hear you can just skip the photo if you want. I don't think Donald makes his rounds inside but that's not a huge deal to us. I'd rather just get in there, eat and then get out before the park opens so we can head to Safari. __________________ Me(30)Dh(32)DD(5)

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09-03-2012, 02:58 PM	#6
mickey24 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 42	LOL... ok, I should have prefaced this and said that we are not early risers and don't rush to the parks. Our current breakfast at Chef Mickeys (and the ADR I can get at TH) is at 10:15 so we won't be going into the park early. I didn't even know about the photo pass thing (and don't care either way) so that is not much of a factor. Just really curious which meal is better and if CM is worth the trip in the morning, when we are heading back to the MK that night for MNSSHP. TIA!

09-03-2012, 05:00 PM	#8
Pakey Lobster A Boo Boo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 18,930	I think Tusker House is the better choice. We do late breakfast and love it there because it has so many non-breakfast foods so it's more like a brunch for us.

01-05-2013, 08:09 PM	#9
cayennews Earning My Ears Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 71 Paid DVC Rent/Trade Gold Membership	These comments are very helpful. We are trying to figure out which breakfast to go to.

01-05-2013, 08:20 PM	#10
lemondog My twins fight over who tooted I always have the itch! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Tennessee Posts: 4,415	Food at TH is FAR superior to that at CM. __________________ Me (41), DH (41) DD1 (11), DD2 (9), DD3 (9) DD4 (1) I've been pickled! Thanks illuminati!

01-05-2013, 08:51 PM	#11
autismgoesdisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,411	Tusker House for sure! __________________ Jackie, DH Chris, DD8 DS6 DD4 Next trip to WDW August 24, 2013-September 2, 2013 - POR! Previous trips to WDW: 1981 Poly; 1984 Poly; Mar 2001 CSR; Nov 2008 Sports AS; Dec 2010 POP Century; Aug 2011 POR; Aug 2012 CBR/POR

01-05-2013, 09:03 PM	#12
2012DisneyWorldBride I was a Disney Bride on 12.8.12 I put ketchup on my ketchup Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 867	My vote is Tusker House! We just went there for the first time and LOVED it. They have an amazing selection and dont forget to try to Jungle Juice! YUMMMMMMMM __________________ Michelle & Jeff's 12/8/12 Disney Wishes Wedding WP/GF/DP Morocco PJ & Newly Started Trip Report!!! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2850449 Our Wedding / Honeymoon Trip - 8 Day Deluxe Dining Plan Review With Pictures!!! http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3037533 Michelle - Jeff (DH) - Chanel (Maltese Puppy)

01-05-2013, 09:07 PM	#13
BeBeCee Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 41	Now I have that feeling of ADR remorse! We absolutely loved Tusker House and all of the yummy breakfast offerings. It and 'Ohana are our faves. And we had a CM take the pic with Donald with my camera (great decision since we did avoid the additional $40) and highly recommend to go that way. We have breakfast at Chef Mickey's scheduled for our first day and it will be our first experience there. I guess we will stick it out to say we have done it, but after reading everyone's comments, boo!

01-05-2013, 10:20 PM	#14
pixarmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 4,493	We've been to both Tusker and Chef Mickeys (several times), and given the choice, would absolutely choose Tusker. Just overall better food quality/ selection and less chaotic at Tusker. We're a family of five with very different tastes, and Tusker has something for everyone. BeBeCee, don't feel bad! I do think everyone should try Chef Mickey's at least once! It's a Disney bucket list thing. If you're like us, you may not enjoy it as much as Tusker, but it's still fun! We've been to Chef Mickey's several times and even though it's no longer on our dining rotation, we don't regret it one bit! __________________ Disneyland (x many since 1975), Poly (x many since 1983), BC (x many since 1992), BWI (x2), YC, CR, WL (x2), AKL, POFQ, Dolphin, CSR (x3), CBR, All Star Sports, 2011 Disney Dream, 2012 Disney Wonder to Alaska, 2012 MNSSHP! August 2013 DL (GCH again!) August 2013 Inaugural DL 10K!

01-05-2013, 10:23 PM	#15
allstonsmommy Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 105	We have done both and we prefer TH over CM... and getting in the park before opening is a HUGE bonus!! __________________

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