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CHIPSTER · 10-28-2012, 10:40 AM

Have a trip planned in February - and only several dining reservations. Since going from the time WDW opened prices have gone sky high (above what prices should be today) and quality has declined. Sure miss some of the oldies such as Tangorora Terrace at the Poly, Cafeteria of the Stars at HS, the pizza sing-a-long at FW, the selectin at the Main Street Bakery and the food quality at Chef Mickeys and the clambake. Prices at the castle - really????

Everyone raves about LeCellier and when we ate there the quality was on par with a Ponderosa Steakhouse. Getting to be that some of the counter service restaurants have some excellent choices for the price - shrimp at Columbia Harbor House, meals at Cosmic Rays and the food court in the Land.

We will revisit 2 restaurants we haven't been to in years - Captain's Grille and Fultons Crabhouse as we were disappointed in Narcoosees last visit. ALso have ressies at Rose and Crown and The Plaza Restaurant (this restaurant has remained consistent over the years).

Which restaurants would you want back? I'm sure I have missed a few.

Chipster

owl0306 · 10-28-2012, 01:35 PM

captains grille is gross. I would switch your adr to Kouzzina at the boardwalk. delicious food, great service.

maxiesmom · 10-28-2012, 02:08 PM

If you are looking just at the cost of the food, no character meal is worth what they charge. You charge for having characters at the meal, and the Castle can charge $$$ because it is in such high demand.

I have to disagree with you on another point--I don't think Le Ceiller resembles Ponderosa AT ALL. Unless the Ponderosas by you are a lot better quality than the ones around here.

I think a lot of the food has been made more generic by public demand. You see posts on here all the time from people who want to eat "normal" food, and who have kids that only eat burgers and nuggets.

Chuck S · 10-28-2012, 02:15 PM

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Originally Posted by maxiesmom

If you are looking just at the cost of the food, no character meal is worth what they charge. You charge for having characters at the meal, and the Castle can charge $$$ because it is in such high demand.

I have to disagree with you on another point--I don't think Le Ceiller resembles Ponderosa AT ALL. Unless the Ponderosas by you are a lot better quality than the ones around here.

I think a lot of the food has been made more generic by public demand. You see posts on here all the time from people who want to eat "normal" food, and who have kids that only eat burgers and nuggets.

I miss the old Chef Mickey's and Donald's Dairy Dip, both were at the DTD Marketplace. And I liked Restaurant Akershus and Tusker House before they became Character meals.

LockShockBarrel · 10-28-2012, 02:17 PM

I'd kill for Concourse Steakhouse to come back.

mickeysbestfriend · 10-28-2012, 02:41 PM

Papetee Bay Verandah at the Poly, Tangarora Terrace at the Poly, The Trophy Room at what used to be the Golf Resort, Empress Lilly (all three restaurtants, Top of the World, King Stephans Banquet Hall, Akershaus pre characters, The Land grill room when they served porterhouse steaks for breakfast

DisneyFansInLINY · 10-28-2012, 03:24 PM

The Odyssey! That was always my family's first stop when we got to Disney. Loved putting the cheese sauce on everything! I also miss Alfredo's. That fettucini dish killed my stomach but I enjoyed every minute of it

kris4360 · 10-28-2012, 03:40 PM

There use to be a cart by Indiana Jones that sold Philly cheese steak sandwiches. I dont know the name but they were the best!!

Bev J · 10-28-2012, 07:16 PM

We used to love to have breakfast at Tonys! A ressie before the park opened and when you were done just stroll on out to main street!
Yummmy cinnamon rolls and a good breakfast to start the day.

Bev

Ro Z · 10-28-2012, 07:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck S

I miss the old Chef Mickey's and Donald's Dairy Dip, both were at the DTD Marketplace. And I liked Restaurant Akershus and Tusker House before they became Character meals.

The old CMs was the best. The old TH too!! I miss Concourse Steakhouse!

Ro Z · 10-28-2012, 07:49 PM

Oh..Tonys breakfast. Yes! And how could I forget Empress Lily.

gingerfeathers · 10-28-2012, 09:27 PM

I agree with you about Le Cellier. It was always one of our must-do restaurants, until they upped it to two TS dining credits for dinner. We still went there last trip... and frankly it was a waste of credits. I was disappointed, and we won't be going back.

CraigInPA · 10-31-2012, 10:01 AM

I really miss The Explorer's Club at DTD. A lovely way to spend an evening with a nice drink and good entertainment.

JimmyV · 10-31-2012, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by mickeysbestfriend

Papetee Bay Verandah at the Poly-yes,
Tangarora Terrace at the Poly-yes,
The Trophy Room at what used to be the Golf Resort-a big, big yes,
Empress Lilly (all three restaurtants)-yes, especially The Empress Room,
Top of the World-only the Sunday Brunch. Otherwise, California Grill is an upgrade,

To this list I would add the Buena Vista Room which was like the Trophy Room, only it was in the Lake Buena Vista Clubhouse at the LBV Golf Course.
I also miss the Heidleberg Deli which used to be in the Village (now, DTD), and the original version of Arthur's 27.

BEASLYBOO · 10-31-2012, 10:19 AM

Concourse Steakhouse
Alfredo's better than Tutto can ever dream of being!
Coral Reef, 10-12 years ago, the best steak and Lobster tail ever!

I really enjoy Le Cellier, always have and it's a heck of lot better than the Ponderosa I tired once! But to each his own!

10-28-2012, 10:40 AM	#1
CHIPSTER DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 779	Bring back.............. Have a trip planned in February - and only several dining reservations. Since going from the time WDW opened prices have gone sky high (above what prices should be today) and quality has declined. Sure miss some of the oldies such as Tangorora Terrace at the Poly, Cafeteria of the Stars at HS, the pizza sing-a-long at FW, the selectin at the Main Street Bakery and the food quality at Chef Mickeys and the clambake. Prices at the castle - really???? Everyone raves about LeCellier and when we ate there the quality was on par with a Ponderosa Steakhouse. Getting to be that some of the counter service restaurants have some excellent choices for the price - shrimp at Columbia Harbor House, meals at Cosmic Rays and the food court in the Land. We will revisit 2 restaurants we haven't been to in years - Captain's Grille and Fultons Crabhouse as we were disappointed in Narcoosees last visit. ALso have ressies at Rose and Crown and The Plaza Restaurant (this restaurant has remained consistent over the years). Which restaurants would you want back? I'm sure I have missed a few. Chipster __________________ CHIPSTER You're never to old to be a kid!

10-28-2012, 02:08 PM	#3
maxiesmom The Mean Squinty Eye Works Wonders Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The West side of the mitten Posts: 18,480	If you are looking just at the cost of the food, no character meal is worth what they charge. You charge for having characters at the meal, and the Castle can charge $$$ because it is in such high demand. I have to disagree with you on another point--I don't think Le Ceiller resembles Ponderosa AT ALL. Unless the Ponderosas by you are a lot better quality than the ones around here. I think a lot of the food has been made more generic by public demand. You see posts on here all the time from people who want to eat "normal" food, and who have kids that only eat burgers and nuggets. __________________

10-28-2012, 02:17 PM	#5
LockShockBarrel Pudge controls the weather. Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Buffalo NY Posts: 2,671	I'd kill for Concourse Steakhouse to come back. __________________ When life gives you lemons, make lemonade...but without water and sugar your lemonade is gonna suck.Shut up Brain or I'll poke you with a Qtip!Legally, it's questionable. Morally, disgusting. Personally, I like it!The way to a man's heart is through his stomach. Stab in and thrust upward. Trip Report Jan 2011: Viva Verde! http://http://www.disboards.com/show...0#post39571060 TRIP REPORT SEPT 2012How do I Flush This? Squared!http://disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2993886 Feb 2007 Pop Century, Oct 2008 Pop Century, Jan 2011 Old Key West, Sept 12 Pop Century

10-28-2012, 02:41 PM	#6
mickeysbestfriend DIS Veteran Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,368	Ours are Papetee Bay Verandah at the Poly, Tangarora Terrace at the Poly, The Trophy Room at what used to be the Golf Resort, Empress Lilly (all three restaurtants, Top of the World, King Stephans Banquet Hall, Akershaus pre characters, The Land grill room when they served porterhouse steaks for breakfast __________________ DVC owner-Old Key West Stockholder Annual pass holder TIW member (hate the name) http://distickers.com/ticker/tickers...wtac9ku7u8.png

10-28-2012, 07:16 PM	#9
Bev J DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Lincoln, NE USA Posts: 2,549	We used to love to have breakfast at Tonys! A ressie before the park opened and when you were done just stroll on out to main street! Yummmy cinnamon rolls and a good breakfast to start the day. Bev __________________

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10-28-2012, 01:35 PM	#2
owl0306 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 432	captains grille is gross. I would switch your adr to Kouzzina at the boardwalk. delicious food, great service.

10-28-2012, 03:24 PM	#7
DisneyFansInLINY DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 756	The Odyssey! That was always my family's first stop when we got to Disney. Loved putting the cheese sauce on everything! I also miss Alfredo's. That fettucini dish killed my stomach but I enjoyed every minute of it

10-28-2012, 03:40 PM	#8
kris4360 DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 522	There use to be a cart by Indiana Jones that sold Philly cheese steak sandwiches. I dont know the name but they were the best!!

10-28-2012, 07:49 PM	#11
Ro Z DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2010 Location: Salisbury, MA Posts: 2,410	Oh..Tonys breakfast. Yes! And how could I forget Empress Lily.

10-28-2012, 09:27 PM	#12
gingerfeathers Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 309	I agree with you about Le Cellier. It was always one of our must-do restaurants, until they upped it to two TS dining credits for dinner. We still went there last trip... and frankly it was a waste of credits. I was disappointed, and we won't be going back. __________________ September, 2008 - Honeymoon at the Poly September, 2008 - Honeymoon on the Disney Wonder September, 2009 - Anniversary trip to the POFQ September, 2011 - Wilderness Lodge! September, 2013 - Back to Wilderness Lodge! Me (29) and DH (39) Our furkids

10-31-2012, 10:01 AM	#13
CraigInPA Since June 1974 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Jeffersonville, PA Posts: 213	I really miss The Explorer's Club at DTD. A lovely way to spend an evening with a nice drink and good entertainment.

10-31-2012, 10:19 AM	#15
BEASLYBOO It's part of the charm They go through some serious mayo there Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 4,382	Concourse Steakhouse Alfredo's better than Tutto can ever dream of being! Coral Reef, 10-12 years ago, the best steak and Lobster tail ever! I really enjoy Le Cellier, always have and it's a heck of lot better than the Ponderosa I tired once! But to each his own! __________________ June 17-20th, 2013- SSR-2bd Thanksgiving 2013- Kidani-2bd February 15th -18th, 2014 - OKW-GV

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