Hollywood & Vine dinner -- mistake? - The DIS Discussion Forums

MomTo3PrincessesInNJ · 11-02-2012, 06:47 AM

We have an ADR @ H&V on 11/9, right before the Osborne Lights open. It was the only dinner ADR available so I booked it -- and now I'm wondering if CS would be better?

We have DxDP, so cost isn't an issue. And our group of 10 (3 kids, 7 adults) are not picky eaters -- we all like just about everything and don't need to have fancy food.

Basically, I want to know, if you've been there recently, is it a dump?

Hopefully · 11-02-2012, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by MomTo3PrincessesInNJ

We have an ADR @ H&V on 11/9, right before the Osborne Lights open. It was the only dinner ADR available so I booked it -- and now I'm wondering if CS would be better?

We have DxDP, so cost isn't an issue. And our group of 10 (3 kids, 7 adults) are not picky eaters -- we all like just about everything and don't need to have fancy food.

Basically, I want to know, if you've been there recently, is it a dump?

In my opinion, yes it is a HUGE mistake. It is one of only 2 restaurants in all of WDW that I will never return to for dinner.
The restaurant was dirty, we were surrounded by dirty, unbussed tables. Our waitress was RUDE, the only time I have ever encountered this in Disney. We were ignored.
The hot food was not hot, the cold food was not cold, the variety was not good. The Ladies Room was Filthy.
Never Again!!!

OKW Lover · 11-02-2012, 08:18 AM

Agree with the PP. You would be better off just getting counter service than spending the $$$ at H&V.

doclegler · 11-02-2012, 09:01 AM

I have to agree with the pp's too. We have eaten at H&V twice in the past few years, and if it weren't for the characters and the Fantasmic Package, we would've walked right out the door! The food was absolutely terrible....cold meats and cheeses are not my idea of a great buffet.

Also, the place is extremely loud and dirty and the chairs are really cold and uncomfortable after spending hours walking around the park.
IMHO, not the place to go. I'd rather go to a cs restaurant (or go outside the parks to a resort or DTD) than eat at H&V again.
Good luck with your decision.

cruella813 · 11-02-2012, 09:07 AM

I agree. We ate there for the 1st time in October and it will be the last.

MomTo3PrincessesInNJ · 11-02-2012, 10:35 AM

I was afraid that was going to be the answer... we'll probably just do a CS because the only reason we were eating at H&V was to already be in the park for the lights. You would think that Disney would do something about a consistently bad restaurant!

Mousemommy1 · 11-02-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MomTo3PrincessesInNJ

I was afraid that was going to be the answer... we'll probably just do a CS because the only reason we were eating at H&V was to already be in the park for the lights. You would think that Disney would do something about a consistently bad restaurant!

I agree with the PP's. H & V is no good. Messy buffet tables, improper food temps, and inattentive waitstaff.

I will suggest though, that you see if you can get a ressie at Sci-Fi. We were pleasantly surprised there this summer. Very yummy burgers and shakes!!!

Chelley00 · 11-02-2012, 11:34 AM

We'll never go there again. Ever. It was like a bad truck stop.

cavepig · 11-02-2012, 02:10 PM

I agree, just ate there and it was blah. Okay the make your pasta was good, but overall it was dirty and sloppy.

What about one of the other table service? We did Mama Melrose and like it this trip.

MolonLabe · 11-02-2012, 03:18 PM

I see soooooo many bad reviews for H&V I can't understand how Disney tolerates such a place in their parks.

This seals the deal for me. I'm cancelling my H&V ressie and doing CS as well.

wiigirl · 11-02-2012, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by OKW Lover

Agree with the PP. You would be better off just getting counter service than spending the $$$ at H&V.

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11-02-2012, 06:47 AM	#1
MomTo3PrincessesInNJ Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: 1,019 miles from Disney World Posts: 198	Hollywood & Vine dinner -- mistake? We have an ADR @ H&V on 11/9, right before the Osborne Lights open. It was the only dinner ADR available so I booked it -- and now I'm wondering if CS would be better? We have DxDP, so cost isn't an issue. And our group of 10 (3 kids, 7 adults) are not picky eaters -- we all like just about everything and don't need to have fancy food. Basically, I want to know, if you've been there recently, is it a dump? __________________ Me, H & Our 3 Princesses (ages 7, 4, 1) 1st trip: April 2001, ASMu (High School Sr. Trip) 1st Family trip: November 2012, AoA-Nemo Adults Only/My 30th : January 2013, Pop! 2nd Family trip: November 2014 Surf & Turf - 3 nights in WDW/3 nights cruising concierge on the DREAM, sailing 11/6/2014

11-02-2012, 08:18 AM	#3
OKW Lover Yes, we love Old Key West Connoisseur of the fine things in life, and has the time to enjoy them (Just ask his wife) Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Plymouth, MA Posts: 17,347	Agree with the PP. You would be better off just getting counter service than spending the $$$ at H&V. __________________ Jeff

11-02-2012, 09:07 AM	#5
cruella813 Earning My Ears Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: massachusetts Posts: 30	I agree. We ate there for the 1st time in October and it will be the last. __________________ me dh dd(26) ds (23)

11-02-2012, 10:35 AM	#6
MomTo3PrincessesInNJ Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: 1,019 miles from Disney World Posts: 198	I was afraid that was going to be the answer... we'll probably just do a CS because the only reason we were eating at H&V was to already be in the park for the lights. You would think that Disney would do something about a consistently bad restaurant! __________________ Me, H & Our 3 Princesses (ages 7, 4, 1) 1st trip: April 2001, ASMu (High School Sr. Trip) 1st Family trip: November 2012, AoA-Nemo Adults Only/My 30th : January 2013, Pop! 2nd Family trip: November 2014 Surf & Turf - 3 nights in WDW/3 nights cruising concierge on the DREAM, sailing 11/6/2014

11-02-2012, 11:34 AM	#8
Chelley00 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,420	We'll never go there again. Ever. It was like a bad truck stop. __________________ Me, DH, DS20 DS17 DD11 DS8 A little of everything. WDW, US/IOA, Seaworld, Legoland. 14 nights in Orlando Oct 2012 Finished 14 days in Orlando with food allergies October 2012 Finished Past trips: 2006 Sunset Lakes, 2008 Sunset Lakes, 2009 Mother/Daughter trip AKL, 2010 Poly, 2012 Wyndham Bonnet Creek Upcoming: June 2013 Hilton Head DVC Resort, October 2014 TBA

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11-02-2012, 09:01 AM	#4
doclegler DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Sadly...the midwest Posts: 696	I have to agree with the pp's too. We have eaten at H&V twice in the past few years, and if it weren't for the characters and the Fantasmic Package, we would've walked right out the door! The food was absolutely terrible....cold meats and cheeses are not my idea of a great buffet. Also, the place is extremely loud and dirty and the chairs are really cold and uncomfortable after spending hours walking around the park. IMHO, not the place to go. I'd rather go to a cs restaurant (or go outside the parks to a resort or DTD) than eat at H&V again. Good luck with your decision.

11-02-2012, 02:10 PM	#9
cavepig DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Nebraska Posts: 703	I agree, just ate there and it was blah. Okay the make your pasta was good, but overall it was dirty and sloppy. What about one of the other table service? We did Mama Melrose and like it this trip. __________________ Beware of cavepigs, the hidden creatures of Tom Sawyer's Island, have been seen on Big Thunder!! Resorts: Fort Wilderness Cabins, Fort Wilderness Campsite, Port Orleans Riverside (aka Dixie Landings), All-Star Movies, POP Century, Art of Animation - Little Mermaid.

11-02-2012, 03:18 PM	#10
MolonLabe DTOM Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 643	I see soooooo many bad reviews for H&V I can't understand how Disney tolerates such a place in their parks. This seals the deal for me. I'm cancelling my H&V ressie and doing CS as well. __________________

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