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ssleblanc · 01-22-2013, 11:24 AM

Thank you for your review.

Our trip is in just over 2 weeks and I've been fretting over my dining choices (I made ADR's at 180+10 and haven't looked back ... now I'm starting to question based on some mixed reviews). This was one I was worried about based on mixed reviews.

This was one that I was most excited about (it's our first time at Ohana - and I booked a breakfast and a dinner), and then I've been reading some reviews that were not stellar. I'm going to stick with it.

Masonmj84 · 01-22-2013, 11:57 AM

I think one of the tricks to 'Ohana is getting an early ADR.

We've always had ADRs before 5:30 (easier said than done as the early ADRs go fast) and have always had very good food and service (for example, have not experienced the dry meat that some complain about).

This is not to say that you can't have a great meal at this restaurant with a later ADR (it just seems that most of the negative reviews I've read have come from folks with later ADRs).

Another trick is not expecting the same level of quality as you'd get in a higher end Brazilian steakhouse (for example, if you frequent some place like Fogo de Chao, you may come away disappointed).

A final trick is to COME HUNGRY (and save some room for dessert

).

mfd25wife · 01-22-2013, 11:06 PM

I'm glad you liked it. We have never had a bad experience there. Our reservations have almost always been late enough we could see wishes. We tend to eat later lunches and then later dinners.

Miss Ang · 01-23-2013, 06:49 AM

We love 'Ohana!

And I'm so glad you had the same experience we did.

We return every time we go. Just my teen daughter and I are going in March and that was one of the reservations she wanted me to make sure to get!

It's such a fun atmosphere and the fun is uhh-mazing!!!!!

MickeyGs · 01-23-2013, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by AlohaAnnie

So glad you discovered Ohana! We also love it and return every trip.

We also loved it and I'm always shocked by the negative reviews. We tried to book for this trip but its crazy how packed it is and had no luck.

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InNeverlandWithPan · 01-23-2013, 10:29 AM

I went to 'Ohana for ym first time last November and had a so-so experience. everything was going pretty good (wasn't absolutely thrilled by anything) until they brought us out chicken that was still raw in the middle. That made me lose my appetite real quick.

I would defintiely give it another go sometime, just not going to go out of my way to go there.

pkf4bucs · 01-23-2013, 10:43 AM

Got it booked in March and looking forward to this one the most. I've tried every trip to book O'hanas and it was always too late or booked.

shademan · 01-23-2013, 01:45 PM

Best dinner in Disney! Glad you enjoyed it.

goofyintoronto · 01-23-2013, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Masonmj84

I think one of the tricks to 'Ohana is getting an early ADR.

We've always had ADRs before 5:30 (easier said than done as the early ADRs go fast) and have always had very good food and service (for example, have not experienced the dry meat that some complain about).

Nope. Not true. My ADR in August was at 520pm. Even thou we got seated promptly, the food was not good. Steak was poor quality and dry. Wings were slimy. Chicken was good. But the pork was horrendous! Never again to be honest. Glad I tried it, but I wont be rushing back.

AlohaAnnie · 01-23-2013, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by MickeyGs

We also loved it and I'm always shocked by the negative reviews. We tried to book for this trip but its crazy how packed it is and had no luck.

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So sorry you couldn't get an ADR. I agree about negative reviews. So many different tastes in food. In my opinion, if a meal appeals to someone they should try it, not everyone is going to like every restaurant. I am a fan of Ohana.

MomToPrincePhillip · 01-23-2013, 03:32 PM

Is this a Character Meal at dinner as well as breakfast?

CerysG · 01-23-2013, 03:48 PM

I too am glad to hear such a positive review as we have never been and I'm planning on it for our trip in August. I want the kids to go somewhere that is fun and that they will remember.

AlohaAnnie · 01-23-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MomToPrincePhillip

Is this a Character Meal at dinner as well as breakfast?

Character Meal only at Breakfast

MomToPrincePhillip · 01-23-2013, 04:04 PM

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Originally Posted by AlohaAnnie

Character Meal only at Breakfast

Thanks!

Kimosabe · 01-23-2013, 04:23 PM

Ohana is easily in my top five restaurant favorites (if not higher) on property, but unfortunately not the case for DW, DD10 and DD8. Seriously, who doesn't love meat on a stick?! It's the American way!

01-22-2013, 11:24 AM	#16
ssleblanc How many posts until I'm not a Mouseketeer anymore? Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 467	Thank you for your review. Our trip is in just over 2 weeks and I've been fretting over my dining choices (I made ADR's at 180+10 and haven't looked back ... now I'm starting to question based on some mixed reviews). This was one I was worried about based on mixed reviews. This was one that I was most excited about (it's our first time at Ohana - and I booked a breakfast and a dinner), and then I've been reading some reviews that were not stellar. I'm going to stick with it. __________________ Past Trips: 1974 - Disneyland, stayed with relatives; Thanksgiving 1984 - Offsite (back when WDW was EMPTY on Thanksgiving); Summer 1992 - Disneyland, stayed will relatives; October 1996 - Offsite; October 1998 - 25th Anniversary Celebration, ASMu, September 2006 - Coronado Springs; February 2013 - Mardi Gras at Port Orleans Riverside Upcoming Trips: October 2014, POR, Mother/Daughter trip (with grandparents too).

01-22-2013, 11:57 AM	#17
Masonmj84 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 822	I think one of the tricks to 'Ohana is getting an early ADR. We've always had ADRs before 5:30 (easier said than done as the early ADRs go fast) and have always had very good food and service (for example, have not experienced the dry meat that some complain about). This is not to say that you can't have a great meal at this restaurant with a later ADR (it just seems that most of the negative reviews I've read have come from folks with later ADRs). Another trick is not expecting the same level of quality as you'd get in a higher end Brazilian steakhouse (for example, if you frequent some place like Fogo de Chao, you may come away disappointed). A final trick is to COME HUNGRY (and save some room for dessert). __________________

01-22-2013, 11:06 PM	#18
mfd25wife DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NE Arkansas Posts: 1,797	I'm glad you liked it. We have never had a bad experience there. Our reservations have almost always been late enough we could see wishes. We tend to eat later lunches and then later dinners. __________________ 9/95-Honeymoon Embassy Suites; 7/00-off site; 6/02 off site; 6/15-6/21/08 Coronado Springs; 6/21-6/26/08 Saratoga Springs ; 6/19-6/23/09 AKV Kidani 6/11-6/19/10 SSR; 12/4-12/12/10 Grand Floridian, AKV-Kidani, AKL-Jambo; 5/18-5/28/11 Boardwalk Villas, Beach Club Villas 11/6-11/13/11 AKV-Kidani;11/18-11/26/12 OKW, BLT, SSR

01-23-2013, 06:49 AM	#19
Miss Ang Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 204	We love 'Ohana! And I'm so glad you had the same experience we did. We return every time we go. Just my teen daughter and I are going in March and that was one of the reservations she wanted me to make sure to get! It's such a fun atmosphere and the fun is uhh-mazing!!!!! __________________ Angela Me , DH , DD (17) , DS (13) Offsite: 1985, 1991, 1993, 2003 Caribbean Beach: 2009 Wilderness Lodge: June 2011 Art of Animation: March 2013

01-23-2013, 10:29 AM	#21
InNeverlandWithPan I never want to grow up! Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Souther California Posts: 63	I went to 'Ohana for ym first time last November and had a so-so experience. everything was going pretty good (wasn't absolutely thrilled by anything) until they brought us out chicken that was still raw in the middle. That made me lose my appetite real quick. I would defintiely give it another go sometime, just not going to go out of my way to go there. __________________ Lindsay Pre/Trip Reports: Peter Pan's last chance to whisk me away before I take the plunge! A Nov 2012 PTR, "It's a great, big, beautiful tomorrow..." A February 2013 Disneymoon PTR July 2000 - All Star Music, July 2002 - All Star Music, August 2005 - Animal Kingdom Lodge, November 2009 - Pop Century, November 2010 - Pop Century, November 2011 - Port Orleans French Quarter, November 2012 - Port Orleans Riverside (Royal Room), February 2013 Disneymoon - Art of Animation, Beach Club Villas, Coronado Springs & The Disney Dream

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01-23-2013, 10:43 AM	#22
pkf4bucs Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 104	Got it booked in March and looking forward to this one the most. I've tried every trip to book O'hanas and it was always too late or booked. __________________

01-23-2013, 01:45 PM	#23
shademan Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2011 Posts: 59	Best dinner in Disney! Glad you enjoyed it.

01-23-2013, 03:32 PM	#26
MomToPrincePhillip Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Canada Posts: 233	Is this a Character Meal at dinner as well as breakfast? __________________ Erin DH DS (9) DS (5)

01-23-2013, 03:48 PM	#27
CerysG Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 263	I too am glad to hear such a positive review as we have never been and I'm planning on it for our trip in August. I want the kids to go somewhere that is fun and that they will remember.

01-23-2013, 04:23 PM	#30
Kimosabe Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: NC Posts: 250	Ohana is easily in my top five restaurant favorites (if not higher) on property, but unfortunately not the case for DW, DD10 and DD8. Seriously, who doesn't love meat on a stick?! It's the American way! __________________ Me (42) DW (39) DD11 DD8

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