Review of Donald's Breakfast - The DIS Discussion Forums

Priorityonecb · 06-15-2006, 12:09 AM

It was nice to have a large breakfast halfway into our trip. But, I can't say I was completely impressed with the selection at this breakfast. There was one row of foods...waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy. There was a smaller section with a few token pastries and a tiny bit of fruit. I was hoping for more fresh fruits and more "gourmet" pastries. I can't say it was worth $125. We felt a little stressed because our waiter told us if we happened to be at the buffet when a character came by, he would not come back by again. Not hugely stressed, just a bit. I was on vacation afterall!

I asked for a hot tea, and was brought coffee *three separate times before I finally got tea! The server kept blaming it on the kitchen...I drank that one very slowly because I wasn't sure I'd get another!

The character interaction was good, and it was good to get those main characters out of the way. We are not the type to stand in long lines to get a few seconds with the character, so our character meals did the trick for that.

Overall, it was a good experience...but I can't say it was our favorite. I think Animal Kingdom needs some better table service options.

Minniespal · 06-15-2006, 04:36 AM

Enjoyed reading your review ~ Thanx for sharing.

Read a few posts lately about people being rushed.

nluvwithmickey · 06-15-2006, 03:27 PM

Thanks for the review, we are giving this one a try in October. Having been there only once before back in 2002, I must say we thought it was delicious back then....

Oh well, I'll give it another chance and hopefully it will be just as good as I remember it.

I agree, we also do not like to stand in line for characters, only the rare ones are really worth it. DD 10 has to stop every time she see Chip n dale though....

Nasus · 06-15-2006, 06:09 PM

I guess you missed the Krispy Kreme donuts! Yummy!
Susan

Priorityonecb · 06-16-2006, 09:55 AM

We have a Krispy Kreme here and go often, so those don't wow us anymore!

We enjoyed the breakfast, I was just expecting more variety. We definately left there stuffed!

matt&jakesmom · 06-16-2006, 01:58 PM

Thanks for the review. We have done that character breakfast and are giving it a try on our trip in August. We are staying at AKL and have an 8 a.m. ADR and then will head right to EE.

lovehoney · 06-16-2006, 02:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Priorityonecb

We have a Krispy Kreme here and go often, so those don't wow us anymore!

We enjoyed the breakfast, I was just expecting more variety. We definately left there stuffed!

THEY HAVE KRISPY KREME DOUGHNUTS!! Okay, my DH is sooo fired! I sat at the table with DS2 while he went through the buffet for me. I had eggs, fruit and pastries. They were good but I can't believe he didn't get me a Krispy Kreme!

Good thing were going back in August. This time he can sit at the table. I think I'll get him a yogurt.

clonetothebone · 06-16-2006, 02:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Priorityonecb

We have a Krispy Kreme here and go often, so those don't wow us anymore!

We enjoyed the breakfast, I was just expecting more variety. We definately left there stuffed!

Krispy Kreme! Ackkkkk! Our local Hy Vee Food Store put Krispy Kreme donuts in and took out the ones made in the store. 6 months later the ones made in the store are back. Krispy Kreme's are so overrated.

The only thing that makes them a little better is if you get them at the Krispy Kreme store when they are hot.

Cannot_Wait_4Disney · 06-16-2006, 03:55 PM

Krispy Kreme. All the fat, twice the calories, all the while giving you 5 times the air.

The Sweetness · 06-16-2006, 03:59 PM

Bacon and Krispy Kreme for breakfast???

Lizzybee · 06-20-2006, 09:11 PM

We have done this one twice and I kind of feel like the OP. Yeah it was ok, but the service was kind of so-so and the price is tough to pay for breakfast. It's kinda funny b/c when we were there in August w/free dining. We paid for this meal OOP and the service was probably the worst of all TS's that trip. It wasn't bad, just not really attentive. Plus the server was a bit annoyed with me when I wanted to use my Disney Visa reward points to pay for part of the bill.

PollyannaMom · 06-21-2006, 09:59 PM

We went there in May (on the dining plan) and the variety was much better. There were all the things the OP said, plus some amazing breakfast pizza, cheesey hash browns, cereals, bagels, and more fruit. (Plus, we did find the doughnuts.)

Were you there especially early, and maybe not everything was out yet?

Anyway, we loved the food. And our waitress was fun. My only warning is that some of the areas are kind of dark for pictures/video of the characters.

dreamergirl78 · 06-21-2006, 10:06 PM

This was the one character breakfast my son wanted to do, so we will go. I just get a kick out of him having a good time. I do hope we have a good experience, but I think a lot of it is in the approach. My new motto is "go with the flow" because I tend to be a bit "wound tight." I am really looking forward to it. I got a first seating of the day, so I can't wait to enter an empty park, that will be a first for me!

Lisa_Belle · 06-22-2006, 01:01 PM

to the OP:

What time was your ADR? We have an 8 a.m. ADR for our September trip. Will the characters come around pretty early or is it better to high-tail it to the buffet first?

(We have a Krispy Kreme that is on my way to work. Zzub may have the battle for his wallet, but everytime I pass that store it is a battle for my waistline

)

CastMemberDWA · 06-24-2006, 08:40 AM

DAK is planning a Table Service restaurant in the Asia area.....soon. (next year I think)

Stay tuned.....

06-15-2006, 12:09 AM	#1
Priorityonecb DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 908	Review of Donald's Breakfast It was nice to have a large breakfast halfway into our trip. But, I can't say I was completely impressed with the selection at this breakfast. There was one row of foods...waffles, eggs, bacon, sausage, biscuits and gravy. There was a smaller section with a few token pastries and a tiny bit of fruit. I was hoping for more fresh fruits and more "gourmet" pastries. I can't say it was worth $125. We felt a little stressed because our waiter told us if we happened to be at the buffet when a character came by, he would not come back by again. Not hugely stressed, just a bit. I was on vacation afterall! I asked for a hot tea, and was brought coffee *three separate times before I finally got tea! The server kept blaming it on the kitchen...I drank that one very slowly because I wasn't sure I'd get another! The character interaction was good, and it was good to get those main characters out of the way. We are not the type to stand in long lines to get a few seconds with the character, so our character meals did the trick for that. Overall, it was a good experience...but I can't say it was our favorite. I think Animal Kingdom needs some better table service options. __________________ Tammy- Next trip October 2009

06-15-2006, 04:36 AM	#2
Minniespal The Original 'Free Spirit' Who's Next?? Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Glasgow, Scotland Posts: 52,291	Enjoyed reading your review ~ Thanx for sharing. Read a few posts lately about people being rushed. __________________

06-15-2006, 03:27 PM	#3
nluvwithmickey DIS Veteran Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Montreal,Canada Posts: 1,910	Thanks for the review, we are giving this one a try in October. Having been there only once before back in 2002, I must say we thought it was delicious back then.... Oh well, I'll give it another chance and hopefully it will be just as good as I remember it. I agree, we also do not like to stand in line for characters, only the rare ones are really worth it. DD 10 has to stop every time she see Chip n dale though.... __________________ Since 2002: 9 onsite visits, 1 Disneyland visit & 2 DCL cruises. And FINALLY became DVC members in Sept. 2008 at :

06-16-2006, 09:55 AM	#5
Priorityonecb DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: North Carolina Posts: 908	We have a Krispy Kreme here and go often, so those don't wow us anymore! We enjoyed the breakfast, I was just expecting more variety. We definately left there stuffed! __________________ Tammy- Next trip October 2009

06-16-2006, 01:58 PM	#6
matt&jakesmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,629	Thanks for the review. We have done that character breakfast and are giving it a try on our trip in August. We are staying at AKL and have an 8 a.m. ADR and then will head right to EE. __________________

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06-15-2006, 06:09 PM	#4
Nasus Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 193	I guess you missed the Krispy Kreme donuts! Yummy! Susan

06-16-2006, 03:55 PM	#9
Cannot_Wait_4Disney Ok all you A cattle, get in the chute. Moooo. Moooo. It has a kick. Otherwise, yummy yummy. Onions rule!!! Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,331	Krispy Kreme. All the fat, twice the calories, all the while giving you 5 times the air.

06-16-2006, 03:59 PM	#10
The Sweetness Queen of her castle Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sunny Miami Florida Posts: 3,004	Bacon and Krispy Kreme for breakfast??? __________________ ~What a Dizzy Dance~

06-20-2006, 09:11 PM	#11
Lizzybee Perpetually Earning my Ears Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Chicago burbs Posts: 1,702	We have done this one twice and I kind of feel like the OP. Yeah it was ok, but the service was kind of so-so and the price is tough to pay for breakfast. It's kinda funny b/c when we were there in August w/free dining. We paid for this meal OOP and the service was probably the worst of all TS's that trip. It wasn't bad, just not really attentive. Plus the server was a bit annoyed with me when I wanted to use my Disney Visa reward points to pay for part of the bill. __________________ Lizzybee Nov 2003 POR March 2005 POR August 2005 ASMo August 2006 ASMu...for my bday

06-21-2006, 09:59 PM	#12
PollyannaMom I was a click-clack champ!! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,111	We went there in May (on the dining plan) and the variety was much better. There were all the things the OP said, plus some amazing breakfast pizza, cheesey hash browns, cereals, bagels, and more fruit. (Plus, we did find the doughnuts.) Were you there especially early, and maybe not everything was out yet? Anyway, we loved the food. And our waitress was fun. My only warning is that some of the areas are kind of dark for pictures/video of the characters.

06-21-2006, 10:06 PM	#13
dreamergirl78 "I'll be back so soon you won't have time to miss me. Look after my heart-I've left it with you." Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,396	This was the one character breakfast my son wanted to do, so we will go. I just get a kick out of him having a good time. I do hope we have a good experience, but I think a lot of it is in the approach. My new motto is "go with the flow" because I tend to be a bit "wound tight." I am really looking forward to it. I got a first seating of the day, so I can't wait to enter an empty park, that will be a first for me! __________________ Tia Welcome to Tia's Comfy Place!!!! (a.k.a. My Blog!) You never know what you might get. From family and friends, to random thoughts and nutty obsessions. Enjoy!

06-22-2006, 01:01 PM	#14
Lisa_Belle Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 450	to the OP: What time was your ADR? We have an 8 a.m. ADR for our September trip. Will the characters come around pretty early or is it better to high-tail it to the buffet first? (We have a Krispy Kreme that is on my way to work. Zzub may have the battle for his wallet, but everytime I pass that store it is a battle for my waistline )

06-24-2006, 08:40 AM	#15
CastMemberDWA Ears to you! Join Date: May 2003 Location: Windermere, Florida Posts: 211	DAK table service options DAK is planning a Table Service restaurant in the Asia area.....soon. (next year I think) Stay tuned..... __________________ S.J.

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