How is dinner at Chef Mickey's? - The DIS Discussion Forums

CapnJacksGirl · 11-19-2009, 11:38 AM

OK, I tried doing a search and weeding through the trip reports and dining reviews, but we go in May and I simply don't have time to get through it all!!

Can anyone tell me how the food is at Chef Mickey's for dinner? I know general consensus is that CM's is loud, but how is the food? I wouldn't be concerned at all if it were breakfast - it's hard to really screw up bacon and eggs to the point of being inedible (though I've seen it done) - but dinner is a little more involved and can go either way. Plus, it's the first meal of our trip and I want it to be a good one!

All comments welcome! Thanks!

eelkmj01 · 11-19-2009, 11:45 AM

My family loves it and there are tastes for everyone. The food is always fresh and well stocked at the buffet. The dessert buffet is beyond fantastic. While it is loud, it's Disney World. We have had my son's Birthday Dinner there the last 2 years and we are going there twice on our trip next year!

hildarumpole · 11-19-2009, 11:49 AM

My family enjoyed the dinner. Lots of variety. The mashed potatoes were particularly yummy. I can't remember everything we ate, but do remember no one complained about any of the food, which is unusual with my kids.

tlenzendorf · 11-19-2009, 12:10 PM

We also really enjoyed the food. I loved the ravioli, the mashed potatoes and especially the salad bar. And whoever said the dessert bar is awesome is so totally right! Its one of our must do favorites from now on.

princssdisnygina · 11-19-2009, 02:56 PM

YUM! CM is one of our must do's when we go! The prime rib is yummy and the worlds best mashed potatoes! MMmmmmm

It is a buffet so you have to think buffet food but still good and we love the characters!

Jenngoofys · 11-19-2009, 03:02 PM

Chef Mickeys is one of our favorite places to eat. If you want to know what some of the foods are that are served check out www.allears.net under dining hotels Contemporary. They have a pretty complete list of whats offered on the buffet.

jog58 · 11-19-2009, 03:09 PM

but hubby and I tried it in May 2009 and we did not enjoy it. The food was just off [everything but the mashed potatoes] Maybe it was an off night but the food was just not good. The character interaction was wonderful though.

PurpleTurtle · 11-19-2009, 03:14 PM

I like the dinner there much better than the breakfast, although my kids love any buffet breakfast with pastries

We are doing breakfast AND dinner at Chef Mickey's in Feb. in honor of staying at BLT

CR Resort Fan 4 Life · 11-19-2009, 05:19 PM

My family and I have had dinner there a few times and we always enjoyed it.

bangzoom6877 · 11-19-2009, 05:44 PM

I'm glad to read all the positive reviews! My sister and I were trying to figure out which resort restaurant to go to dinner on our day of arrival, and we agreed that the kids (her two girls, ages 6 and 9 and my two boys, ages 3 and 5) would love it there, and it would be a great way to start off the trip in "full-swing" with a nice loud character meal! I know, many people do not like the noise, but with small children we are so used to it. DH and I went to Chef Mickey's for breakfast with our boys on our last trip and we all loved it. Looking forward to dinner, especially since my parents will also be with us and they love to watch their grandchildren having so much fun! They had a blast at the character dinner at Sesame Place this past summer, and that one didn't even compare to any character meal I have been to at WDW!

tlenzendorf · 11-19-2009, 06:19 PM

Something else DDs loved was seeing the monorail go in and out. DD5 kept announcing them... Look Mom, the red monorail is here! Look Mom, the green monorail is here! Look Mom, the red monorail is going! Look Mom, the green monorail is going! So we made fun of her the whole week whenever we saw a monorail. Look El, the blue monorail is going! Look El....

By the end of the trip people we had gotten to know were telling her too!

marshmellow86 · 11-19-2009, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by jog58

but hubby and I tried it in May 2009 and we did not enjoy it. The food was just off [everything but the mashed potatoes] Maybe it was an off night but the food was just not good. The character interaction was wonderful though.

I agree.

We go there every year for my dd's birthday. This was year 6. It was awful!!! It seems to be slipping every year. Prime rib was either raw or burnt - no inbetween. All of the food was just not good. Service was HORRIBLE!!! No where near my expectations for the price paid. We will not be returning there next year for her birthday - it was so bad, she even said she wants to go somewhere else!

princessdi81 · 11-19-2009, 06:34 PM

My mom and I ate here in February, and were pleasantly surprised at the quality and freshness of the food. We ate at A LOT of buffets, and this was, by far, the best! I wouldn't hesitate to go again - good ravioli, mashed potatoes, and prime rib!

TheRustyScupper · 11-19-2009, 06:56 PM

1) Remember, you are paying for characters, not great food.
2) The food is tasty and good, but not great.

pixarmom · 11-19-2009, 09:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TheRustyScupper

1) Remember, you are paying for characters, not great food.
2) The food is tasty and good, but not great.

Agreed! We like both the food and the atmosphere at Garden Grill in EPCOT - its Mickey with Chip and Dale. But the characters at GG are dressed in farm-themed overalls, etc. instead of their traditional clothes, so that might make a difference to you. In any event, Chef Mickey's is really fun! If you haven't been there before, I'd say definitely try it!

11-19-2009, 11:38 AM	#1
CapnJacksGirl Mom to two little scalliwags! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 388	How is dinner at Chef Mickey's? OK, I tried doing a search and weeding through the trip reports and dining reviews, but we go in May and I simply don't have time to get through it all!! Can anyone tell me how the food is at Chef Mickey's for dinner? I know general consensus is that CM's is loud, but how is the food? I wouldn't be concerned at all if it were breakfast - it's hard to really screw up bacon and eggs to the point of being inedible (though I've seen it done) - but dinner is a little more involved and can go either way. Plus, it's the first meal of our trip and I want it to be a good one! All comments welcome! Thanks! __________________ DH Travis (dad/race car driver) Me (Lorri - mom/Disney-phile) Declan DS4 Reese DS2 1973 Off-site, couldn't tell you where...I was only 3! 2000 Contemporary & Coronado Springs 2006 Port Orleans Riverside Sept 2008 On the savannah at Animal Kingdom Villas!! First trip with DS3 and DS1!!! Sept 2009 Boardwalk Villas May 2010 Villas at Wilderness Lodge

11-19-2009, 12:10 PM	#4
tlenzendorf DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,518	We also really enjoyed the food. I loved the ravioli, the mashed potatoes and especially the salad bar. And whoever said the dessert bar is awesome is so totally right! Its one of our must do favorites from now on. __________________ DH35 Me30 DD11 DD9 DD5 3/1997-Spring Break-offsite, 1/2003-Animal Kingdom Lodge, 8/2009-Wilderness Cabins, 3/2010-Coronado Springs, 10/2011 onsite Trip Report Penny Game!

11-19-2009, 02:56 PM	#5
princssdisnygina Disney Princess Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 1,883	YUM! CM is one of our must do's when we go! The prime rib is yummy and the worlds best mashed potatoes! MMmmmmm It is a buffet so you have to think buffet food but still good and we love the characters! __________________

11-19-2009, 03:02 PM	#6
Jenngoofys Goofyjenn Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 305	Chef Mickeys is one of our favorite places to eat. If you want to know what some of the foods are that are served check out www.allears.net under dining hotels Contemporary. They have a pretty complete list of whats offered on the buffet. __________________ Gawrsh I Love Disney!! November 13th, 2004 eastern December 8th, 2007 eastern

11-19-2009, 03:09 PM	#7
jog58 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South of Boston Posts: 309	I hate to be voice of dissention.... but hubby and I tried it in May 2009 and we did not enjoy it. The food was just off [everything but the mashed potatoes] Maybe it was an off night but the food was just not good. The character interaction was wonderful though. __________________ 2001- Off Site/2004-Pop Century/ 2005-Off Site/ Spring 2006-Off Site/ Fall 2006-Off Site/ 2007- POFQ/ 2008- POFQ/May 2009- Pop Century & CBR /May 2010- CBR

11-19-2009, 11:45 AM	#2
eelkmj01 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 173	My family loves it and there are tastes for everyone. The food is always fresh and well stocked at the buffet. The dessert buffet is beyond fantastic. While it is loud, it's Disney World. We have had my son's Birthday Dinner there the last 2 years and we are going there twice on our trip next year!

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11-19-2009, 11:49 AM	#3
hildarumpole DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Great Lakes Posts: 1,008	My family enjoyed the dinner. Lots of variety. The mashed potatoes were particularly yummy. I can't remember everything we ate, but do remember no one complained about any of the food, which is unusual with my kids.

11-19-2009, 03:14 PM	#8
PurpleTurtle Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 275	I like the dinner there much better than the breakfast, although my kids love any buffet breakfast with pastries We are doing breakfast AND dinner at Chef Mickey's in Feb. in honor of staying at BLT __________________ Me - DH - DD11 - DD8 - DS5 - DS5

11-19-2009, 05:19 PM	#9
CR Resort Fan 4 Life DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Toronto, Ontario Posts: 24,930	My family and I have had dinner there a few times and we always enjoyed it. __________________ Next Vacation To Walt Disney World 08/10/2010 - 08/20/2010: Disney's Contemporary Resort - Bay Lake View - Atrium Club.

11-19-2009, 05:44 PM	#10
bangzoom6877 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 2,210	I'm glad to read all the positive reviews! My sister and I were trying to figure out which resort restaurant to go to dinner on our day of arrival, and we agreed that the kids (her two girls, ages 6 and 9 and my two boys, ages 3 and 5) would love it there, and it would be a great way to start off the trip in "full-swing" with a nice loud character meal! I know, many people do not like the noise, but with small children we are so used to it. DH and I went to Chef Mickey's for breakfast with our boys on our last trip and we all loved it. Looking forward to dinner, especially since my parents will also be with us and they love to watch their grandchildren having so much fun! They had a blast at the character dinner at Sesame Place this past summer, and that one didn't even compare to any character meal I have been to at WDW! __________________ -Bonnie DH DS5 DS2 August 1985: first trip at 8 years old; August 1989: family trip at 12 years old; May 1992: high school trip (bus from NYC!); May 1994: high school trip (plane this time!); July 2008: Pop Century (first trip as a family with our two little boys!); July 2010: first trip "home" to BoardWalk Villas!

11-19-2009, 06:19 PM	#11
tlenzendorf DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madison, WI Posts: 1,518	Something else DDs loved was seeing the monorail go in and out. DD5 kept announcing them... Look Mom, the red monorail is here! Look Mom, the green monorail is here! Look Mom, the red monorail is going! Look Mom, the green monorail is going! So we made fun of her the whole week whenever we saw a monorail. Look El, the blue monorail is going! Look El.... By the end of the trip people we had gotten to know were telling her too! __________________ DH35 Me30 DD11 DD9 DD5 3/1997-Spring Break-offsite, 1/2003-Animal Kingdom Lodge, 8/2009-Wilderness Cabins, 3/2010-Coronado Springs, 10/2011 onsite Trip Report Penny Game!

11-19-2009, 06:34 PM	#13
princessdi81 Earning My Ears Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Central Illinois Posts: 38	My mom and I ate here in February, and were pleasantly surprised at the quality and freshness of the food. We ate at A LOT of buffets, and this was, by far, the best! I wouldn't hesitate to go again - good ravioli, mashed potatoes, and prime rib! __________________ 9/86 - 1st trip, Disney Inn 10/92 - Poly CL 10/97 - GF 11/99 - GF 2/09 - AKL 12/09 - CR All the adversity I've had in my life, all my troubles and obstacles, have strengthened me... You may not realize it when it happens, but a kick in the teeth may be the best thing in the world for you.

11-19-2009, 06:56 PM	#14
TheRustyScupper FACT OF LIFE: Half of golf is fun. The other half is putting. Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: 15-minutes from The Mouse Posts: 8,363	1) Remember, you are paying for characters, not great food. 2) The food is tasty and good, but not great.

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