Regular TS that gives a close to signature experience? - The DIS Discussion Forums

eeyoresmom · 01-12-2013, 04:46 AM

Never saw this asked before and was wondering if any Disney restaurants are close to signature ( in your opinion) ? I think when Tuttu Italia first opened it was close. Haven't been there in a few years though.

Hopefully · 01-12-2013, 07:19 AM

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Originally Posted by eeyoresmom

Never saw this asked before and was wondering if any Disney restaurants are close to signature ( in your opinion) ? I think when Tutti Italia first opened it was close. Haven't been there in a few years though.

No, not in my opinion

JennaDeeDooDah · 01-12-2013, 07:32 AM

Personally, I would much rather dine at Akershus than at Cindrella's Royal Table. I think that the only reason the latter is a signature of over the former is because of dining in the castle. However, as far as signature character dining goes, I think Akersus is as close as they come.

jamescanuck2001 · 01-12-2013, 09:26 AM

the reception, service and ambience at grand floridian cafe would come close

haven't been to sanaa but based on photos and reviews it might be just under a signature

le cellier definitely would be up there, prior to last year

Pakey · 01-12-2013, 09:59 AM

Sanaa is as close as you will get.

gypsydoodlebug · 01-12-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by jamescanuck2001

the reception, service and ambience at grand floridian cafe would come close

haven't been to sanaa but based on photos and reviews it might be just under a signature

le cellier definitely would be up there, prior to last year

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Sanaa is as close as you will get.

And it's good.

davedmaine · 01-12-2013, 10:54 AM

Honestly, I don't know if there really is much difference. i.e. Le Cellier went from 1 to 2 credits but it was still the same food/restaurant.

disneybliss2 · 01-12-2013, 10:56 AM

I agree with other posters that Sanaa is your best bet.

disnmooner2013 · 01-12-2013, 12:58 PM

Sanaa is closest for me as well. It has really good food and is the ONLY restaurant you can view animals at while eating.

eeyoresmom · 01-12-2013, 05:28 PM

Haven't been back to Saana since they opened. We were very disappointed with the desserts ( not to mention the attempt at giraffe mating the entire meal

very distracting!) Off to check out the menus, see if they've changed their desserts. ( may also google mating season of captive giraffes)

AirGoofy · 01-12-2013, 05:35 PM

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Originally Posted by eeyoresmom

Never saw this asked before and was wondering if any Disney restaurants are close to signature ( in your opinion) ? I think when Tuttu Italia first opened it was close. Haven't been there in a few years though.

Tutto Italia is still pretty close for me because of the decor and service. I really didn't care for Sanaa - but that is not my type of cuisine. I agree with poster about Grand Floridian Cafe for decor. The food was ok there, but not the service. The Turf Club at SSR and Olivia's at OKW have great food and service.

dissybroad · 01-12-2013, 05:51 PM

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Originally Posted by eeyoresmom

Haven't been back to Saana since they opened. We were very disappointed with the desserts ( not to mention the attempt at giraffe mating the entire meal

very distracting!) Off to check out the menus, see if they've changed their desserts. ( may also google mating season of captive giraffes)

I kinda felt that way about Restaurant Marrakesh and the belly dancer!

eeyoresmom · 01-12-2013, 06:01 PM

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I kinda felt that way about Restaurant Marrakesh and the belly dancer!

You reminded me if another PG13 memory. DH and I dined there a few years ago. When the belly dancer was done with her dance, a little boy, maybe 3 years old,ran up to her to get his picture taken with her. Well, he would not let go of her thigh, mom and dad both tried to pry him off as the line of little girls formed to have their pic taken with her. He just wouldn't let go, so the other families just took pics of their little girls with this little boy hanging off the thigh of the poor young woman

So funny!

amypetecar · 01-12-2013, 08:37 PM

While not quite signature,

I thought coral reef was fancier than i expected

nigel-bigel · 01-13-2013, 11:10 AM

Another vote for Sanaa. We were just there last week and were very impressed!

Nicole

01-12-2013, 04:46 AM	#1
eeyoresmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,323	Regular TS that gives a close to signature experience? Never saw this asked before and was wondering if any Disney restaurants are close to signature ( in your opinion) ? I think when Tuttu Italia first opened it was close. Haven't been there in a few years though. Last edited by eeyoresmom; 01-12-2013 at 10:47 AM. Reason: spelling

01-12-2013, 07:32 AM	#3
JennaDeeDooDah My oh my what a wonderful day! Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Texas Posts: 2,686	Personally, I would much rather dine at Akershus than at Cindrella's Royal Table. I think that the only reason the latter is a signature of over the former is because of dining in the castle. However, as far as signature character dining goes, I think Akersus is as close as they come. __________________

01-12-2013, 09:26 AM	#4
jamescanuck2001 Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2010 Posts: 83	the reception, service and ambience at grand floridian cafe would come close haven't been to sanaa but based on photos and reviews it might be just under a signature le cellier definitely would be up there, prior to last year __________________ CR 1972, Poly 1973, FW 1974, Poly 1975, Disneyland 1976, Poly 1977, CR 1978, Poly 1979, FW 1997, POR 2002, WL 2009, BC 2011, POR 2012, BW 2013

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disnmooner2013 Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 417	Sanaa is closest for me as well. It has really good food and is the ONLY restaurant you can view animals at while eating. __________________ JUNE 2013 HONEYMOON AT WILDERNESS LODGE HONEYMOON ROOM W/ CLUB LEVEL ;

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nigel-bigel DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: michigan Posts: 627	Another vote for Sanaa. We were just there last week and were very impressed! Nicole __________________ Jul 93 Disneyland Jan 95 Wilderness Lodge Nov 97 Beach Club Nov 01 Yacht Club Feb 02 Boardwalk Inn Oct 02 Dolphin Apr 04 Disneyland Oct 04 PO - French Quarter Nov 06 Coronado Springs Jan 11 Boardwalk Villas Jan 13 PO - Riverside

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01-12-2013, 09:59 AM	#5
Pakey Lobster A Boo Boo Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Central California Posts: 18,900	Sanaa is as close as you will get.

01-12-2013, 10:54 AM	#7
davedmaine DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 1,180	Honestly, I don't know if there really is much difference. i.e. Le Cellier went from 1 to 2 credits but it was still the same food/restaurant.

01-12-2013, 10:56 AM	#8
disneybliss2 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Location: Arkansas Posts: 1,536	I agree with other posters that Sanaa is your best bet.

01-12-2013, 05:28 PM	#10
eeyoresmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 2,323	Haven't been back to Saana since they opened. We were very disappointed with the desserts ( not to mention the attempt at giraffe mating the entire meal very distracting!) Off to check out the menus, see if they've changed their desserts. ( may also google mating season of captive giraffes)

01-12-2013, 08:37 PM	#14
amypetecar DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 599	While not quite signature, I thought coral reef was fancier than i expected

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