Our dining schedule - would you change anything? - The DIS Discussion Forums

nednora · 01-15-2013, 01:08 PM

We're leaving in 3 weeks for our 2nd trip to Disney with two kids - 6 yo DD and son who will turn 4. Here's our dining plan. I'd love and appreciate any suggestions or changes you'd make (i.e., particularly if there is a can't miss place you really think we should try):

(1) Arrival day: no ressies (heading to MK)
(2) Sci-Fi for lunch & O'hana for dinner
(3) Tusker House breakfast
(4) Biergarten for lunch
(5) Garden Grill for DS' birthday dinner
(6) T-Rex for lunch
(7) 1900 Park Fare for dinner
(8) O'hana for breakfast

HayGan · 01-15-2013, 01:56 PM

Looks like a good plan. Based on our families' preferences the only things I would question would be how close are your reservation times on Day 2. We don't like to do 2 sit down meals in one day unless they are at least 6 hrs apart. Since your dinner is an all you can eat meal, you don't want to be too full going into that meal.

I also wouldn't recommend Garden Grill. Always found this place to be on the border of disgusting but some people like it.

Finally, I would call it 'Ohana not O'hana

JimmyV · 01-15-2013, 02:04 PM

Will you be going to a park on Day 6? If so, breaking up your day for a trip to DTD to eat at T-Rex might be a time-killer. If you were planning to spend the day at DTD, then it works just fine. But leaving a park to head to DTD to eat lunch only to head back to the park again can be time consuming. T-Rex is an interesting place, but I wouldn't go out my way to eat there. I would only go there if I were already in the area, or for dinner once my park day was done.

Mariep26 · 01-15-2013, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by JimmyV

Will you be going to a park on Day 6? If so, breaking up your day for a trip to DTD to eat at T-Rex might be a time-killer. If you were planning to spend the day at DTD, then it works just fine. But leaving a park to head to DTD to eat lunch only to head back to the park again can be time consuming. T-Rex is an interesting place, but I wouldn't go out my way to eat there. I would only go there if I were already in the area, or for dinner once my park day was done.

I would agree with this. T-Rex is definitely not on my top of places to eat so I wouldn't got out of my way for it.

Cold71 · 01-15-2013, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by HayGan

Finally, I would call it 'Ohana not O'hana

It's the Irish way of spelling it.

anelson81993 · 01-15-2013, 02:10 PM

Quick question about your plan: Where do you plan on being on Day 2? Your lunch reservation is at Sci-Fi, which leads me to believe that you'll be at the Studios, but your dinner reservation is at 'Ohana, which is a Magic Kingdom-area resort restaurant. Especially if you don't have a car and will be relying on Disney transportation, there's a lot of travel time in doing 'Ohana that day if you're at the Studios (or, conversely, doing Sci-Fi that day if you're somewhere else), especially if you plan to return to your park of choice that day after 'Ohana dinner. I would also agree with the previous poster that you might want to look at your times for 'Ohana and Sci-Fi and make sure they're not too close together for your family. 'Ohana is one of my personal favorite restaurants--I would hate to miss out on their delicious food because I was still full from lunch just a few hours before!
Personally, what I would suggest doing is (if possible) moving your 'Ohana reservation to your arrival day. You mentioned you'd be heading to the MK after arriving, so you'll be in the area and won't be missing out on so much park time to travel. Depending on when you arrive, when the MK closes and how early your kids go to bed, I'd suggest either one of the first reservations of the night and going to the MK afterwards, or one of the later reservations of the night, and enjoying 'Ohana after the MK. That way, you're not spending so much time in transit from park-restaurant (and possibly back to park), nor are you risking your reservations being too close together for your own enjoyment. But, of course, this is just my opinion, and your mileage may vary.
Have a great trip!

disnmooner2013 · 01-15-2013, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by nednora

We're leaving in 3 weeks for our 2nd trip to Disney with two kids - 6 yo DD and son who will turn 4. Here's our dining plan. I'd love and appreciate any suggestions or changes you'd make (i.e., particularly if there is a can't miss place you really think we should try):

(1) Arrival day: no ressies (heading to MK)
(2) Sci-Fi for lunch & O'hana for dinner
(3) Tusker House breakfast
(4) Biergarten for lunch
(5) Garden Grill for DS' birthday dinner
(6) T-Rex for lunch
(7) 1900 Park Fare for dinner
(8) O'hana for breakfast

The only two I would think of changing would be Sci-Fi (food not good except for burgers which are just ok) to 50s Prime Time (kids will get a kick out of servers) or Mama Melroses. Also, I would change Biergarten to Via Napoli (only good pizza in Disney World). That is just my opinion.

Jubilee · 01-15-2013, 07:45 PM

I would skip Sci Fi and do something else. I would rather eat at Prime Time IF you have to have a sit down meal at DHS. But DHS food should be avoided at all costs, IMO lol. JMO

I would keep both 'Ohana for a dinner and a breakfast. It's my families' favorite for a 1 credit.

vcgirl925 · 01-15-2013, 09:04 PM

(1) Arrival day: no ressies (heading to MK)
(2) Sci-Fi for lunch & O'hana for dinner
(3) Tusker House breakfast
(4) Biergarten for lunch
(5) Garden Grill for DS' birthday dinner
(6) T-Rex for lunch
(7) 1900 Park Fare for dinner
(8) O'hana for breakfast

Sounds great! The only one we didn't care for was Garden Grill. But again, we're in the minority on that one.

STLnative · 01-17-2013, 06:28 PM

We didn't really care for the food at Biergarten (not terrible, just not as good as other Epcot restaurants). But it's worth going at least once for the show.

ktnryansmom · 01-17-2013, 11:45 PM

I think I'd only do Ohana once and try to get Kona too...

MinnieMeaghan · 01-18-2013, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by HayGan

Looks like a good plan. Based on our families' preferences the only things I would question would be how close are your reservation times on Day 2. We don't like to do 2 sit down meals in one day unless they are at least 6 hrs apart. Since your dinner is an all you can eat meal, you don't want to be too full going into that meal.

I also wouldn't recommend Garden Grill. Always found this place to be on the border of disgusting but some people like it.

Finally, I would call it 'Ohana not O'hana

Personally, The Garden Grill is one of my favorite restaurants! The food is always fresh and delicious every time I have gone! Everyone has different taste buds though :-)

jimmytammy · 01-18-2013, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by nednora

We're leaving in 3 weeks for our 2nd trip to Disney with two kids - 6 yo DD and son who will turn 4. Here's our dining plan. I'd love and appreciate any suggestions or changes you'd make (i.e., particularly if there is a can't miss place you really think we should try):

(1) Arrival day: no ressies (heading to MK)
(2) Sci-Fi for lunch & O'hana for dinner
(3) Tusker House breakfast
(4) Biergarten for lunch
(5) Garden Grill for DS' birthday dinner
(6) T-Rex for lunch
(7) 1900 Park Fare for dinner
(8) O'hana for breakfast

1. I like your arrival day plan, no set schedule, go with the flow. There are good choices at MK for CS.
2. IMO, SciFi is so so, prefer 50s PTC for a HS meal. Ohana, great choice for dinner
3. Never been here for breakfast, but have friends who love it
4. Biergarten very good choice
5. We havent been to GG in awhile, but we always enjoyed it
6. Never been to TRex. Kids will probably like the scenery, but it seems like a Rainforest Cafe in disguise to me, which is a little generic, IMO
7. We ate at 1900 several trips back, for kids, the characters are great, otherwise, I would consider other buffets on property for food
8. Ohana is wonderful for dinner, a bit plain for breakfast, but kids will love it

All in all, you have some good choices. For my tastes, I would tweak a bit, but I still think you will be happy with your overall ADRs

dzneelvr · 01-18-2013, 06:55 AM

I agree with the potential of wasted time going from one destination to another when your ADRs are in separate parks. We always coordinate the ADRs with the park we are in to maximize time and Fast Pass possibilities

It can be up to 90 minutes to travel among parks and DTD so I'd suggest a re-look based on that.

hughech · 01-18-2013, 08:28 AM

This will be my families 7th trip down and this time we decided to eat at all new places. We typically eat at the same sit down places every year because we were comfortable with them but this year wanted to try something new. We made reservations at the following. If you have any comments please share, because we could always switch some if some places have issues

1) Ohana - Day will be spent at AK. usually eat at Rainforrest
2) Coral Reef - E
3) Be Our Guest - MK
4) 50's diner - HS
5) Teppan Edo - E
6) Tony Town Sq - MK
7) Sci Fi - HS
8) day spent at AK - leaving in afternoon to catch flight

01-15-2013, 01:08 PM	#1
nednora Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 15	Our dining schedule - would you change anything? We're leaving in 3 weeks for our 2nd trip to Disney with two kids - 6 yo DD and son who will turn 4. Here's our dining plan. I'd love and appreciate any suggestions or changes you'd make (i.e., particularly if there is a can't miss place you really think we should try): (1) Arrival day: no ressies (heading to MK) (2) Sci-Fi for lunch & O'hana for dinner (3) Tusker House breakfast (4) Biergarten for lunch (5) Garden Grill for DS' birthday dinner (6) T-Rex for lunch (7) 1900 Park Fare for dinner (8) O'hana for breakfast

01-15-2013, 01:56 PM	#2
HayGan We could all use some pixie dust now and then :) Papa Smurf Oh Papa Smurf! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Steeler Country - PA!!!! Home of the World Champion PITTSBURGH STEELERS!!! Posts: 8,792	Looks like a good plan. Based on our families' preferences the only things I would question would be how close are your reservation times on Day 2. We don't like to do 2 sit down meals in one day unless they are at least 6 hrs apart. Since your dinner is an all you can eat meal, you don't want to be too full going into that meal. I also wouldn't recommend Garden Grill. Always found this place to be on the border of disgusting but some people like it. Finally, I would call it 'Ohana not O'hana __________________ *** Last Trips home: June 2011 - 2 whole weeks @ Home Sweet Kidani! & The BIG B-Day October 2012 @ BLT Next up: One week just isn't enough so have to go for THREE trip - June 2013 @ AKV Value - Woo Hoo!, Solo B-Day trip for F&WF - Oct. 2013, Turkey Day & 1st cruise! Nov/Dec. 2013

01-15-2013, 07:45 PM	#8
Jubilee <3 my kids Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Right up I-4 Posts: 1,065	I would skip Sci Fi and do something else. I would rather eat at Prime Time IF you have to have a sit down meal at DHS. But DHS food should be avoided at all costs, IMO lol. JMO I would keep both 'Ohana for a dinner and a breakfast. It's my families' favorite for a 1 credit. __________________ S + J = M & H

01-15-2013, 09:04 PM	#9
vcgirl925 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Jersey Posts: 1,350	(1) Arrival day: no ressies (heading to MK) (2) Sci-Fi for lunch & O'hana for dinner (3) Tusker House breakfast (4) Biergarten for lunch (5) Garden Grill for DS' birthday dinner (6) T-Rex for lunch (7) 1900 Park Fare for dinner (8) O'hana for breakfast Sounds great! The only one we didn't care for was Garden Grill. But again, we're in the minority on that one. __________________ .................................................. ...................... Me DHDS(9)DD(7) DD(18m) .................................................. ...................... Next Trip: Port Orleans Riverside Feb 9th 2013

01-18-2013, 06:55 AM	#14
dzneelvr A Disney Dolly Doesn't mind if her gnomes kick the bucket after a year! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: NW Illinois Posts: 3,825	Timing Issues I agree with the potential of wasted time going from one destination to another when your ADRs are in separate parks. We always coordinate the ADRs with the park we are in to maximize time and Fast Pass possibilitiesIt can be up to 90 minutes to travel among parks and DTD so I'd suggest a re-look based on that.

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01-15-2013, 02:04 PM	#3
JimmyV Por favor manténganse alejado de las puertas. Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 2,361	Will you be going to a park on Day 6? If so, breaking up your day for a trip to DTD to eat at T-Rex might be a time-killer. If you were planning to spend the day at DTD, then it works just fine. But leaving a park to head to DTD to eat lunch only to head back to the park again can be time consuming. T-Rex is an interesting place, but I wouldn't go out my way to eat there. I would only go there if I were already in the area, or for dinner once my park day was done.

01-15-2013, 02:10 PM	#6
anelson81993 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2012 Location: Iowa Posts: 125	Quick question about your plan: Where do you plan on being on Day 2? Your lunch reservation is at Sci-Fi, which leads me to believe that you'll be at the Studios, but your dinner reservation is at 'Ohana, which is a Magic Kingdom-area resort restaurant. Especially if you don't have a car and will be relying on Disney transportation, there's a lot of travel time in doing 'Ohana that day if you're at the Studios (or, conversely, doing Sci-Fi that day if you're somewhere else), especially if you plan to return to your park of choice that day after 'Ohana dinner. I would also agree with the previous poster that you might want to look at your times for 'Ohana and Sci-Fi and make sure they're not too close together for your family. 'Ohana is one of my personal favorite restaurants--I would hate to miss out on their delicious food because I was still full from lunch just a few hours before! Personally, what I would suggest doing is (if possible) moving your 'Ohana reservation to your arrival day. You mentioned you'd be heading to the MK after arriving, so you'll be in the area and won't be missing out on so much park time to travel. Depending on when you arrive, when the MK closes and how early your kids go to bed, I'd suggest either one of the first reservations of the night and going to the MK afterwards, or one of the later reservations of the night, and enjoying 'Ohana after the MK. That way, you're not spending so much time in transit from park-restaurant (and possibly back to park), nor are you risking your reservations being too close together for your own enjoyment. But, of course, this is just my opinion, and your mileage may vary. Have a great trip!

01-17-2013, 06:28 PM	#10
STLnative Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 84	We didn't really care for the food at Biergarten (not terrible, just not as good as other Epcot restaurants). But it's worth going at least once for the show.

01-17-2013, 11:45 PM	#11
ktnryansmom Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 311	I think I'd only do Ohana once and try to get Kona too...

01-18-2013, 08:28 AM	#15
hughech Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 17	My dining Activities This will be my families 7th trip down and this time we decided to eat at all new places. We typically eat at the same sit down places every year because we were comfortable with them but this year wanted to try something new. We made reservations at the following. If you have any comments please share, because we could always switch some if some places have issues 1) Ohana - Day will be spent at AK. usually eat at Rainforrest 2) Coral Reef - E 3) Be Our Guest - MK 4) 50's diner - HS 5) Teppan Edo - E 6) Tony Town Sq - MK 7) Sci Fi - HS 8) day spent at AK - leaving in afternoon to catch flight

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