One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well 10/16 UPDATE - The DIS Discussion Forums

gemmybear83 · 09-27-2009, 08:07 AM

"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well."
'A Room of One's Own', Virginia Woolf, English novelist (1882-1941).

Were back!

I will update this index as I go through the reviews

Crystal Palace
Yak and Yeti
Snacks - Frozen Lemonade MK, goodies in the Writers Stop HS

hi I love reading everyone's dining reviews and the food porn so for our first DDP trip I thought we would give it a go!

Were in the World for 14 nights from Sept 30 staying at Coronado Springs for 13 nights and one night at Wilderness Lodge to celebrate our 5 year anniversary

I have been to WDW 4 times now and my DF Henry has been 3 times, we first went together last Jan but didnt go with the dining plan. We have also been to Disneyland Paris twice together

I must confess that most of our ADRS are booked because we like the theming of the restaurant

this is also a slightly different dining review as we are planning on getting married in Disney World next December

so need to find somewhere to eat! Were trying to not spend too much money on food as were going to book a private dessert party for our family to watch Illuminations around world showcase, plus with the disney wedding packages you get a massive wedding cake!

I will be using a

scoring system because thats how I feel right now! (Did I tell you its only two days until we go?

)

We have ADRS at the following:
Crystal Palace Breakfast
Yak and Yeti
The Wave
Grand Floridian Cafe
Sci Fi Diner
Sanaa
Akershus Princess Breakfast
California Grill
Ohana
Artist Point
T Rex Cafe (will be paying OOP for this one)
Coral Reef
Kona Cafe

Were also aiming to have counter service at: Earl of Sandwich, Wolfgang Pucks Express, Columbia Harbour House, Pepper Market and anything else that looks tasty!

I will update this on our return but thought I would start the reviews because I am excited (and to make me remember to take photos on holiday)

to get your in the mood and to prepare yourself for my poor phootgraphy skills I will leave with some food porn photos from our last Disneyland Paris trip in December 2008:

natalielongstaff · 09-27-2009, 08:09 AM

looking forward to this one ! have a great trip xx

gemmybear83 · 09-27-2009, 08:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by natalielongstaff

looking forward to this one ! have a great trip xx

Photobucket is being really annoying so will update later!

diamondpixienc · 09-27-2009, 08:55 AM

Can't wait to see all the wonderful food pics & reviews of course. Have a magical trip

MickeyNicki · 09-27-2009, 09:41 AM

You had me at the title!

gemmybear83 · 09-27-2009, 10:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by diamondpixienc

Can't wait to see all the wonderful food pics & reviews of course. Have a magical trip

Thanks!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by MickeyNicki

You had me at the title!

Hi Nicki! Love your reviews!

gemmybear83 · 09-27-2009, 10:38 AM

As promised some Disneyland Paris food pics to get you in the mood

A Mickey Brioche (sweet bread filling with warm chocolate sauce

)

Coffee in Walts (beautiful restaurant on Main St with a copy of the Club33 lift)

Croque Monsieur for counter service

Dessert in the Disneyland Paris California Grill (fantastic food!)

Stefy · 09-27-2009, 11:04 AM

I'm in

DLP food looks yumma, did you eat at Cafe Mickeys as well?

gemmybear83 · 09-27-2009, 11:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stefy

I'm in

DLP food looks yumma, did you eat at Cafe Mickeys as well?

No - but we did go to Inventions which is a character buffet - it was fab we had a castle view table and Tigger tried to steal my bag..then when he got caught he tried to chuck himself out of the window

I really want to try Cafe Mickeys - will have to nag DF to go back!

Stefy · 09-27-2009, 01:15 PM

Lol the characters in DLP are really funny and so interactive with not just the kids, but the adults too.

You must go Cafe Mickeys, is it so much fun, every hour the characters all dance to music and when we went we caught Mickey and Minnie dancing with each other and Minnie did a running jump and Mickey caught her, was awesome!

Captain Hook was not into DF at the time, he kept picking on him (in a funny way) kept poking him in the shoulder. Pluto tried to eat my head and Baloo tried to run off with our dinner. Was so much fun

Pooh&OurHunny · 09-27-2009, 02:34 PM

joining in. Can't wait

TigerKat · 09-27-2009, 05:41 PM

Signing on!

GoofySon'sMom · 09-27-2009, 07:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gemmybear83

As promised some Disneyland Paris food pics to get you in the mood

A Mickey Brioche (sweet bread filling with warm chocolate sauce

)

I hope to one day get to Disneyland Paris for htis brioche if nothing else!

Have a great trip!

gemmybear83 · 10-15-2009, 04:22 PM

I'm back! Flew back to the U.K today - I'm going to get started with the reviews, and will give you my overall thoughts at the end

1 October Crystal Palace Buffet Breakfast
This was our first meal in the world (late arrival from the U.K the night before) so we thought we would get into the meal with a character meal!

No buffet pics I'm afraid, we did get some pixie dust as were celebrating our anniversary during our trip with some heart shaped confetti on the table and and signed certificate from all the characters

Me very excited

We met Pooh, Tigger, Eyeore and Piglet and they were all great the food was your standard buffet breakfast, lots of choice we really enjoyed the breakfast pizza (even though it was on the kids buffet table

) and they had a great fruit selection, which was a great as I'm not a big breakfast eater.

Strangely the restaurant wasnt full even though I had found it nearly impossible to get a reservation, and like nearly all our ADRS we were shown to table pretty much straight away.

Our server was really friendly, I think she thought I was really young because she she seemed shocked that we were engaged - I pointed out I am in fact 26

.

To sum up I would give this

the food was fine but nothing special and the restaurant was very loud compared to Akershus. I don't think we would go back but mostly because there are so many other places we want to try and were not big buffet fans.

Nee Nee and Biddy · 10-15-2009, 04:56 PM

Great start! My daughter's name is Gemma, and it's my most favorite name in the world! Looking forward to your other reviews.

09-27-2009, 08:07 AM	#1
gemmybear83 I would blame it all on Bob Awww I love the first day You could stay behind after your meal and have another drink Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 4,382	One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well 10/16 UPDATE "One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well." 'A Room of One's Own', Virginia Woolf, English novelist (1882-1941). Were back! I will update this index as I go through the reviews Crystal Palace Yak and Yeti Snacks - Frozen Lemonade MK, goodies in the Writers Stop HS hi I love reading everyone's dining reviews and the food porn so for our first DDP trip I thought we would give it a go! Were in the World for 14 nights from Sept 30 staying at Coronado Springs for 13 nights and one night at Wilderness Lodge to celebrate our 5 year anniversary I have been to WDW 4 times now and my DF Henry has been 3 times, we first went together last Jan but didnt go with the dining plan. We have also been to Disneyland Paris twice together I must confess that most of our ADRS are booked because we like the theming of the restaurant this is also a slightly different dining review as we are planning on getting married in Disney World next December so need to find somewhere to eat! Were trying to not spend too much money on food as were going to book a private dessert party for our family to watch Illuminations around world showcase, plus with the disney wedding packages you get a massive wedding cake! I will be using a scoring system because thats how I feel right now! (Did I tell you its only two days until we go? ) We have ADRS at the following: Crystal Palace Breakfast Yak and Yeti The Wave Grand Floridian Cafe Sci Fi Diner Sanaa Akershus Princess Breakfast California Grill Ohana Artist Point T Rex Cafe (will be paying OOP for this one) Coral Reef Kona Cafe Were also aiming to have counter service at: Earl of Sandwich, Wolfgang Pucks Express, Columbia Harbour House, Pepper Market and anything else that looks tasty! I will update this on our return but thought I would start the reviews because I am excited (and to make me remember to take photos on holiday) to get your in the mood and to prepare yourself for my poor phootgraphy skills I will leave with some food porn photos from our last Disneyland Paris trip in December 2008: __________________ Gemma (26) Henry (26) Marie My huge Disney food porn thread! Next Trip December 2010: 5 nights at the Swan and Dolphin, a Disney Fairytale Wedding in the Yacht Club Gazebo, 2 nights at YC concierge level, 7 night DCL Western Caribbean Cruise and 2 nights VWL!! Last edited by gemmybear83; 10-16-2009 at 02:22 PM.

09-27-2009, 08:09 AM	#2
natalielongstaff I need a cup of tea and a big bar of free chocolate nowI will be back later too stalk some more Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: leicestershire,england Posts: 71,503	looking forward to this one ! have a great trip xx __________________ April 2003 DLRP, November 2004 WDW and Barbados, September 2005 WDW, September 2007 WDW,October 2009 WDW

09-27-2009, 08:55 AM	#4
diamondpixienc Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 185	Can't wait to see all the wonderful food pics & reviews of course. Have a magical trip __________________ MEDH DS(6) DD(4) DD(NB)

09-27-2009, 09:41 AM	#5
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09-27-2009, 10:38 AM	#7
gemmybear83 I would blame it all on Bob Awww I love the first day You could stay behind after your meal and have another drink Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 4,382	As promised some Disneyland Paris food pics to get you in the mood A Mickey Brioche (sweet bread filling with warm chocolate sauce ) Coffee in Walts (beautiful restaurant on Main St with a copy of the Club33 lift) Croque Monsieur for counter service Dessert in the Disneyland Paris California Grill (fantastic food!) __________________ Gemma (26) Henry (26) Marie My huge Disney food porn thread! Next Trip December 2010: 5 nights at the Swan and Dolphin, a Disney Fairytale Wedding in the Yacht Club Gazebo, 2 nights at YC concierge level, 7 night DCL Western Caribbean Cruise and 2 nights VWL!!

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09-27-2009, 11:04 AM	#8
Stefy DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,120	I'm in DLP food looks yumma, did you eat at Cafe Mickeys as well? __________________ Doin it in Style @ The Poly! - September 2010 Here We Come! 1st WDW Trip CBR 26/09/2007-06/10/2007 2nd WDW Trip CSR - 02/12/2008 - 16/02/2008 Engaged 05 Dec 08

09-27-2009, 01:15 PM	#10
Stefy DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Location: London Posts: 1,120	Lol the characters in DLP are really funny and so interactive with not just the kids, but the adults too. You must go Cafe Mickeys, is it so much fun, every hour the characters all dance to music and when we went we caught Mickey and Minnie dancing with each other and Minnie did a running jump and Mickey caught her, was awesome! Captain Hook was not into DF at the time, he kept picking on him (in a funny way) kept poking him in the shoulder. Pluto tried to eat my head and Baloo tried to run off with our dinner. Was so much fun __________________ Doin it in Style @ The Poly! - September 2010 Here We Come! 1st WDW Trip CBR 26/09/2007-06/10/2007 2nd WDW Trip CSR - 02/12/2008 - 16/02/2008 Engaged 05 Dec 08

09-27-2009, 02:34 PM	#11
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09-27-2009, 05:41 PM	#12
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10-15-2009, 04:22 PM	#14
gemmybear83 I would blame it all on Bob Awww I love the first day You could stay behind after your meal and have another drink Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: U.K Posts: 4,382	I'm back! Flew back to the U.K today - I'm going to get started with the reviews, and will give you my overall thoughts at the end 1 October Crystal Palace Buffet Breakfast This was our first meal in the world (late arrival from the U.K the night before) so we thought we would get into the meal with a character meal! No buffet pics I'm afraid, we did get some pixie dust as were celebrating our anniversary during our trip with some heart shaped confetti on the table and and signed certificate from all the characters Me very excited We met Pooh, Tigger, Eyeore and Piglet and they were all great the food was your standard buffet breakfast, lots of choice we really enjoyed the breakfast pizza (even though it was on the kids buffet table ) and they had a great fruit selection, which was a great as I'm not a big breakfast eater. Strangely the restaurant wasnt full even though I had found it nearly impossible to get a reservation, and like nearly all our ADRS we were shown to table pretty much straight away. Our server was really friendly, I think she thought I was really young because she she seemed shocked that we were engaged - I pointed out I am in fact 26 . To sum up I would give this the food was fine but nothing special and the restaurant was very loud compared to Akershus. I don't think we would go back but mostly because there are so many other places we want to try and were not big buffet fans. __________________ Gemma (26) Henry (26) Marie My huge Disney food porn thread! Next Trip December 2010: 5 nights at the Swan and Dolphin, a Disney Fairytale Wedding in the Yacht Club Gazebo, 2 nights at YC concierge level, 7 night DCL Western Caribbean Cruise and 2 nights VWL!!

10-15-2009, 04:56 PM	#15
Nee Nee and Biddy SAHM to Will and Gemma, my VBAC baby! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Missouri Posts: 283	Great start! My daughter's name is Gemma, and it's my most favorite name in the world! Looking forward to your other reviews. __________________ Me DH DS:3y/o DD:2 y/o

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