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LuvGoldens · 09-21-2012, 08:56 PM

We had dinner at WCC tonight. Here's a pic of the new platter and the included dessert sampler. Cost of the platter $32.99 per person. Our 3 meat choices were ribs, chicken and sausage. You can change your choices if you're ordering seconds, thirds etc.

We ate at Trail's End last nite and our bill was almost half of what it was tonight so for those not on the dining plan (which is us) you get better value at Trail's End (we particularly enjoyed the baked potato bar) although the WCC food was good.

GrandCalifornian · 09-21-2012, 09:18 PM

I would agree based on the old menu as well, and even on the dining plan where the cost was equal we preferred Trail's End. I miss those ribs.

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I'm glad that you got to experience both and had a couple yummy meals. Thanks for sharing.

CuteAsMinnie · 09-21-2012, 09:44 PM

The food really doesn't look appetizing at all and certainly not worth anywhere near 32.99

WCC is a wonderful space just off a majestic lobby of WL and it is being wasted, IMHO

dansdad · 09-21-2012, 10:30 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvGoldens

We had dinner at WCC tonight. Here's a pic of the new platter and the included dessert sampler. Cost of the platter $32.99 per person. Our 3 meat choices were ribs, chicken and sausage. You can change your choices if you're ordering seconds, thirds etc.

YUM! That looks great. We have not been to WCC yet. May have to make a trip over there during our next trip. Thanks for posting the pics.

WDWKOOK · 09-22-2012, 06:26 AM

Thank you for being the new platter beta tester, LuvGoldens!

You've answered my question as to why it's no longer a skillet

Was that a portion for more than one person? I'm not a big eater, but that amount seems about right for one (vacationing) person. The desserts look much better than I imagined. Is that a strawberry shortcake in the glass? Did you try the strip loin or see what it looks like? Wondering if in any way it's an adequate substitute for the yummy brisket.

I love veggies, but those 'farm fresh veggies' look more Asian inspired than farm inspired. I agree that TE is a much better value, even without all the fun CM antics and I'm glad you tried both. What will you be reviewing tonight?

amy1976 · 09-22-2012, 06:45 AM

We checked in Thursday and were upgraded from standard to woods view with bunk beds! The kids are so happy. Plus we can see the castle and Wishes from our balcony!! We are in room 4020. We couldn't be happier here! I am sad to move to Boardwalk tomorrow. We have such an awesome room here!

babyberger · 09-22-2012, 07:17 AM

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Originally Posted by LuvGoldens

We had dinner at WCC tonight. Here's a pic of the new platter and the included dessert sampler. Cost of the platter $32.99 per person. Our 3 meat choices were ribs, chicken and sausage. You can change your choices if you're ordering seconds, thirds etc.

We ate at Trail's End last nite and our bill was almost half of what it was tonight so for those not on the dining plan (which is us) you get better value at Trail's End (we particularly enjoyed the baked potato bar) although the WCC food was good.

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Originally Posted by GrandCalifornian

I would agree based on the old menu as well, and even on the dining plan where the cost was equal we preferred Trail's End. I miss those ribs.

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I'm glad that you got to experience both and had a couple yummy meals. Thanks for sharing.

Sounds like I made the right choice booking TE for dinner in October!!!

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Originally Posted by amy1976

We checked in Thursday and were upgraded from standard to woods view with bunk beds! The kids are so happy. Plus we can see the castle and Wishes from our balcony!! We are in room 4020. We couldn't be happier here! I am sad to move to Boardwalk tomorrow. We have such an awesome room here!

Oh thank you, thank you!!!! I will note that room number for our stay in October, we have the woods view bunk beds booked and I was trying to figure what to request.

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CaliKT · 09-22-2012, 07:22 AM

Josh over at EasyWDW posted a wallkthrough of the WL yesterday with some really lovely photographs.

Is it December yet?

hockeybabe · 09-22-2012, 10:04 AM

I'm back! Booked WL FD in a Woods view BB room!

First time at WDW during the Christmas season, and probably last time until the kids are in college, so we are going all out! Got the high school to promise not to send us to truancy court for the kids to be out for 3 days

. Doing one day at IOA for HP (I know, I know, but it has to be done

), MVMCP on Dec 13, EMH every day. Can't wait!

ready2vacation · 09-22-2012, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

I hope those guests next to you ordered one anyway - it's vacation!

They did!! And I believe they also ate their fair share of the skillet, too

(Not that I would normally notice what another table was doing/ate, but they were a really fun table and made me laugh as much as the other things going on in the restaurant!)

So glad the PP showed us the new platter pic! Thank you!

Flossbolna · 09-22-2012, 12:32 PM

Thanks everyone for the barbecue suggestions!! Flame Tree is already on my must do list for every trip to WDW...

I have also heard good things about the ribs at House of Blues. And I never thought about Big River Grill, somehow I alway forget about this restaurant. Oh, and if I manage to get a reservation at VWL, I already have plans for Hoop Dee Doo and Trails End, it just seems so convenient to do those when staying at WL as transportation appears to be much easier then.

LuvGoldens · 09-22-2012, 02:34 PM

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Originally Posted by CuteAsMinnie

The food really doesn't look appetizing at all and certainly not worth anywhere near 32.99

WCC is a wonderful space just off a majestic lobby of WL and it is being wasted, IMHO

It was good but not great, and yes, I agree not worth $32.99

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Originally Posted by dansdad

YUM! That looks great. We have not been to WCC yet. May have to make a trip over there during our next trip. Thanks for posting the pics.

You're welcome

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Originally Posted by WDWKOOK

Thank you for being the new platter beta tester, LuvGoldens!

You've answered my question as to why it's no longer a skillet

Was that a portion for more than one person? I'm not a big eater, but that amount seems about right for one (vacationing) person. The desserts look much better than I imagined. Is that a strawberry shortcake in the glass? Did you try the strip loin or see what it looks like? Wondering if in any way it's an adequate substitute for the yummy brisket.

I love veggies, but those 'farm fresh veggies' look more Asian inspired than farm inspired. I agree that TE is a much better value, even without all the fun CM antics and I'm glad you tried both. What will you be reviewing tonight?

Happy to have been the beta testers for the new platter Kook! That was a serving for two. Then they brought out our seconds in smaller crock like bowls. It was interesting that our server commented that her biggest problem with the change to the platter was that they were heavy to carry.

The strip loin was pretty fatty. I didn't care for it and would have much preferred brisket

In the glass was a jalapeno-lime cheesecake, it was kind of an odd combintion of tastes, wasn't really a fan.

Tonight's dinner is at 'Ohana

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Originally Posted by GrandCalifornian

I would agree based on the old menu as well, and even on the dining plan where the cost was equal we preferred Trail's End. I miss those ribs.

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I'm glad that you got to experience both and had a couple yummy meals. Thanks for sharing.

We'd pick TE over WCC no question after now having done both, much better value and selection. We loved the walk over from WL and came across a family of about 4 deer that had a young fawn.

LuvGoldens · 09-22-2012, 02:36 PM

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Originally Posted by ready2vacation

So glad the PP showed us the new platter pic! Thank you!

You're welcome!

Deb & Bill · 09-22-2012, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by LuvGoldens

...In the glass was a jalapeno-lime cheesecake, it was kind of an odd combintion of tastes, wasn't really a fan.....

Sounds like someone having a big joke on the guests. Or someone that Chef Ramsey would ask what were they thinking with that combination.

Kathymford · 09-22-2012, 06:54 PM

From the sounds of it, I'm glad we got to have WCC dinner before the change. That platter is of no interest to us: too much food/expense.

So we just landed back in Cali this am, and we're already on our way to DL.

not really planned, but its a dinner celebration for DBFs father, grandmother, and sister!!

When is a girl supposed to plan her next trip?' Lol

09-21-2012, 08:56 PM	#931
LuvGoldens Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 77	We had dinner at WCC tonight. Here's a pic of the new platter and the included dessert sampler. Cost of the platter $32.99 per person. Our 3 meat choices were ribs, chicken and sausage. You can change your choices if you're ordering seconds, thirds etc. We ate at Trail's End last nite and our bill was almost half of what it was tonight so for those not on the dining plan (which is us) you get better value at Trail's End (we particularly enjoyed the baked potato bar) although the WCC food was good. __________________ Me DH Kiwi Wilderness Lodge September 18-29, 2012 Disney Dream 4 nt cruise, April 28, 2013 Wilderness Lodge Sept 9-17, 2013 Disney Magic 7 nt Mediterranean, May 31, 2014 Last edited by LuvGoldens; 09-21-2012 at 09:01 PM.

09-21-2012, 09:18 PM	#932
GrandCalifornian Can't Wait To Go Back Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Riverside, CA Posts: 405	I would agree based on the old menu as well, and even on the dining plan where the cost was equal we preferred Trail's End. I miss those ribs. . I'm glad that you got to experience both and had a couple yummy meals. Thanks for sharing. __________________ Paul Melissa DD(3) 1985 FW, 2007 WL Honeymoon, Sept 2012 WL, Sept 2013 WL DLR a few times a month since 2004 She's free before she's three, touring the world with a toddler: September 2012 Trip Report She turned 3, but the DDP's Free, a WL Bounceback PTR: September 2013 .

09-21-2012, 09:44 PM	#933
CuteAsMinnie DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,079	The food really doesn't look appetizing at all and certainly not worth anywhere near 32.99 WCC is a wonderful space just off a majestic lobby of WL and it is being wasted, IMHO __________________ CBR - 1989 (first trip) CBR - 1995 Wilderness Lodge - 1998, 2001, 2005, 2007 Wilderness Lodge Club Level - 2010 Wilderness Lodge Club Level 2013 celebrating our 25th Wedding Anniversary.

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WDWKOOK Lawyered-Up and Shovel-Ready!I'm running out of material and may have to resort to re-posting wattle and Siegfried and Roy Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NoVA Posts: 13,948	Thank you for being the new platter beta tester, LuvGoldens! You've answered my question as to why it's no longer a skillet Was that a portion for more than one person? I'm not a big eater, but that amount seems about right for one (vacationing) person. The desserts look much better than I imagined. Is that a strawberry shortcake in the glass? Did you try the strip loin or see what it looks like? Wondering if in any way it's an adequate substitute for the yummy brisket. I love veggies, but those 'farm fresh veggies' look more Asian inspired than farm inspired. I agree that TE is a much better value, even without all the fun CM antics and I'm glad you tried both. What will you be reviewing tonight? __________________ *~CR/BLT THREAD~* *~WL/VWL THREAD~ ~BWI/BWV THREAD~*

09-22-2012, 06:45 AM	#936
amy1976 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 350	We checked in Thursday and were upgraded from standard to woods view with bunk beds! The kids are so happy. Plus we can see the castle and Wishes from our balcony!! We are in room 4020. We couldn't be happier here! I am sad to move to Boardwalk tomorrow. We have such an awesome room here! __________________ Me DH 2 DDs (9) (6) 1 DS (5) 9/00 Grand Floridian Concierge (Honeymoon) ~ 7/03 Wilderness Lodge ~ 11/04 Grosvenor ~ 8/05 Wilderness Lodge Villas ~ 11/05 Boardwalk Inn~ 9/07 Beach Club Villas ~ 11/08 SSR and VWL ~ 5/09 Beach Club~ 5/10 Contemporary~9/10 BWV~11/11 POFQ~9/12 WL/BWV

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09-22-2012, 07:22 AM	#938
CaliKT Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 201	Josh over at EasyWDW posted a wallkthrough of the WL yesterday with some really lovely photographs. Is it December yet? __________________

09-22-2012, 10:04 AM	#939
hockeybabe DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1,136	I'm back! Booked WL FD in a Woods view BB room! First time at WDW during the Christmas season, and probably last time until the kids are in college, so we are going all out! Got the high school to promise not to send us to truancy court for the kids to be out for 3 days. Doing one day at IOA for HP (I know, I know, but it has to be done), MVMCP on Dec 13, EMH every day. Can't wait! __________________ WL - Jan 2004 CSR - Sept 2005 WL Jan/Feb 2008 WL Feb 2010 California trip including 2 days at DL/DCA June 2012 WL - Dec 2012

09-22-2012, 12:32 PM	#941
Flossbolna DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Nuremberg, Germany Posts: 5,692	Thanks everyone for the barbecue suggestions!! Flame Tree is already on my must do list for every trip to WDW... I have also heard good things about the ribs at House of Blues. And I never thought about Big River Grill, somehow I alway forget about this restaurant. Oh, and if I manage to get a reservation at VWL, I already have plans for Hoop Dee Doo and Trails End, it just seems so convenient to do those when staying at WL as transportation appears to be much easier then. __________________ Disneyland 1992, 2005 Disneyland Paris 1995, 1997, 2003, 2007, 2011, 2x2012 Walt Disney World 2004 POR, 2007 AKL, 2008 AKL, 2009 Poly, 2010 AKL, October 2011 BWV 2010 TR 2010 PTR Dining Reviews:2009 2008 2007 October 2011 Trip Report: A Birthday Trip without a Birthday

09-22-2012, 06:54 PM	#945
Kathymford A little obsessed is ok....right? Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 25 miles from DLR Posts: 1,397	From the sounds of it, I'm glad we got to have WCC dinner before the change. That platter is of no interest to us: too much food/expense. So we just landed back in Cali this am, and we're already on our way to DL. not really planned, but its a dinner celebration for DBFs father, grandmother, and sister!! When is a girl supposed to plan her next trip?' Lol __________________

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