Sci-Fi or 50's Prime Time - The DIS Discussion Forums

AimeeMichele · 11-20-2009, 05:19 PM

I've never been to either and found reservations for both. The one for 50s Prime Time is at 4:20 pm and the Sci-Fi is at 8:15 pm. Which would you chose and why? I love a really good burger and milkshake, so I'm leaning towards Sci-Fi, but it seems to get mixed reviews. I don't know if 50s Prime Time would appeal to my nephews (ages 7 & 3). If I go with the late dinner option it would just be for me and my oldest nephew as my mom would eat earlier (CS) with the younger one. My oldest nephew's favorite park is DHS so I thought it would be really cool for him to see it pretty much empty after dinner. Help me decide!!!

Thanks so much,
Aimee

catheren · 11-20-2009, 05:47 PM

The food to me is ok at both places.....
It's the atmosphere...

SciFi you sit in cars at a drive-in and watch old movie clips. You will have hardly any interaction with those in your dining party. We had a party of 4, 2sat in the front seat and 2 in the back seat.

PT, mom's in the kitchen making lunch/dinner and the CM's are your aunt or uncle. You can get some really funny CM's who interact with you.
If I had to pick one, I would go w. PT50"s
Did you look at the menu's?

Jillinwonderland · 11-20-2009, 05:49 PM

50's.

better food
not as dark
whole family can face each other at the table
waiter/waitress is great if you get a good one who is in character
food is so much better as are the milkshakes.

vettegirl · 11-20-2009, 05:56 PM

50's was one of the best meals of our May trip. The server was fun and the food was great!

AimeeMichele · 11-20-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catheren

The food to me is ok at both places.....
It's the atmosphere...

SciFi you sit in cars at a drive-in and watch old movie clips. You will have hardly any interaction with those in your dining party. We had a party of 4, 2sat in the front seat and 2 in the back seat.

PT, mom's in the kitchen making lunch/dinner and the CM's are your aunt or uncle. You can get some really funny CM's who interact with you.
If I had to pick one, I would go w. PT50"s
Did you look at the menu's?

I've looked at the menus, and am not seeing anything that interests me at 50's Prime Time. What would you recommend there? Since the Sci-Fi reservation is so late, it would only be for me and my oldest nephew, so seating wouldn't be a problem. Are the burgers edible at Sci-Fi or are they gross?

tfoster · 11-20-2009, 06:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AimeeMichele

I've looked at the menus, and am not seeing anything that interests me at 50's Prime Time. What would you recommend there? Since the Sci-Fi reservation is so late, it would only be for me and my oldest nephew, so seating wouldn't be a problem. Are the burgers edible at Sci-Fi or are they gross?

Fried chicken dinner - YUM!!

Next month, we're actually going to both - Sci Fi for lunch and 50s for dinner.

catheren · 11-20-2009, 06:10 PM

I don't see burgers on the SciFi Menu. Are on allears.net?

AimeeMichele · 11-20-2009, 06:13 PM

They're on their lunch menu, but I've read many posts on here that you can also order them for dinner, you just have to ask.

Hoopfamily · 11-20-2009, 06:49 PM

They both have cool atmosphere, and the food is okay. For kids though I have to go with Sci-fi. I just don't think kids under 12 will think the CM's will be that funny at 50's. And who does not like eating in a car.

Homesick for Disney · 11-20-2009, 08:15 PM

We've done both. Food is better at 50's--the pot roast is pretty awesome. As for atmosphere, I think kids will definitely like the Sci-Fi better, although my niece and nephew did like 50's.

jodywgirl · 11-20-2009, 08:24 PM

The food is better at prime time but if your kids are shy at all they may not like the waitresses

trac96 · 11-20-2009, 08:31 PM

50's for sure. was our most favorite meal while there in april.

SuzieN · 11-20-2009, 09:06 PM

The burgers at Sci-Fi are fantastic!!!!! Honestly I love both of these restaurants but it sounds as if you really want to go to Sci-Fi. I say go for it!!! The theming is great, and, I think, they have the best milkshakes on WDW property!

MissionMouse · 11-20-2009, 10:59 PM

Disney Studios is good for some unique themed TS restaurants and Sci-Fi and Prime Time are two of them. The food is good... but no wow factor. We have found service to be a key factor to your enjoyment at both. Their both hit and miss in the consistency.

We visit and dine at Disney as a family. We also select early dining times so we are assured the kids will be able to enjoy their meal. In your case we would select the earlier dining time.

To think outside of DS you can always take a short boat ride down to the Boardwalk/Epcot Resorts and consider one of the TS offerings (BC/YC/BWI/Boardwalk/Dolphin).

Lynn5700 · 11-20-2009, 11:01 PM

I like both, but I like Sci Fi better. We do lunch there though, so I would go with 50s for dinner. Is there anyway you can do lunch at Sci fi and dinner at 50s?

11-20-2009, 05:19 PM	#1
AimeeMichele Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 124	Sci-Fi or 50's Prime Time I've never been to either and found reservations for both. The one for 50s Prime Time is at 4:20 pm and the Sci-Fi is at 8:15 pm. Which would you chose and why? I love a really good burger and milkshake, so I'm leaning towards Sci-Fi, but it seems to get mixed reviews. I don't know if 50s Prime Time would appeal to my nephews (ages 7 & 3). If I go with the late dinner option it would just be for me and my oldest nephew as my mom would eat earlier (CS) with the younger one. My oldest nephew's favorite park is DHS so I thought it would be really cool for him to see it pretty much empty after dinner. Help me decide!!! Thanks so much, Aimee

11-20-2009, 05:47 PM	#2
catheren DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2000 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,348	The food to me is ok at both places..... It's the atmosphere... SciFi you sit in cars at a drive-in and watch old movie clips. You will have hardly any interaction with those in your dining party. We had a party of 4, 2sat in the front seat and 2 in the back seat. PT, mom's in the kitchen making lunch/dinner and the CM's are your aunt or uncle. You can get some really funny CM's who interact with you. If I had to pick one, I would go w. PT50"s Did you look at the menu's? Last edited by catheren; 11-20-2009 at 05:54 PM.

11-20-2009, 05:49 PM	#3
Jillinwonderland Earning My Ears Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Venice, Fl Posts: 69	50's. better food not as dark whole family can face each other at the table waiter/waitress is great if you get a good one who is in character food is so much better as are the milkshakes. __________________ Jill

11-20-2009, 05:56 PM	#4
vettegirl Remy is my hero Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Antonio Posts: 1,068	50's was one of the best meals of our May trip. The server was fun and the food was great! __________________

11-20-2009, 06:49 PM	#9
Hoopfamily We're 3 Caballeros, We're 3 Caballeros, They say we are birds of a feather. Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: South Of Boston Posts: 355	They both have cool atmosphere, and the food is okay. For kids though I have to go with Sci-fi. I just don't think kids under 12 will think the CM's will be that funny at 50's. And who does not like eating in a car. __________________ MEDWDD6 May 2001 off site @ Orange Lake. Sept 2002 @ Wilderness Lodge Oct 2006 @ Boardwalk May 2008 Off Property @ Radisson Worldgate Oct 2008 Off Property @ Vistana Villages May 2009 off property @ Marriot's Sabal Palms Resort June 2010 Off Property @ Sabal Palms Again

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11-20-2009, 06:10 PM	#7
catheren DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2000 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 1,348	I don't see burgers on the SciFi Menu. Are on allears.net?

11-20-2009, 06:13 PM	#8
AimeeMichele Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 124	They're on their lunch menu, but I've read many posts on here that you can also order them for dinner, you just have to ask.

11-20-2009, 08:15 PM	#10
Homesick for Disney Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Hattiesburg, MS or 604 miles from Disney World Posts: 188	We've done both. Food is better at 50's--the pot roast is pretty awesome. As for atmosphere, I think kids will definitely like the Sci-Fi better, although my niece and nephew did like 50's. __________________ It's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day. Lisa (26), Trent (24) May 05: DL-offsite, July 05: WDW Honeymoon-ASSp, June 06:OMG We're Going W/ The Kids for 10 Days!-Pop!, May 07: Last Minute Decision Trip-ASM, Jan 08: Ssh! It's a Surprise Trip-ASM, May 08: Nerdfighter Trip-ASMu, Dec 08: I Want WDW for Christmas Trip, Dec 09: Graduation Celebration -ASMu

11-20-2009, 08:24 PM	#11
jodywgirl Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Colorado Posts: 114	The food is better at prime time but if your kids are shy at all they may not like the waitresses __________________ Jodywgirl All Star Movies July 2005 Disney Cruise Line Aug 2005 Pop Century May 2007 Pop Century Dec 2008 Bay Lake Tower Sep 2009 Old Key West Dec 2009

11-20-2009, 08:31 PM	#12
trac96 Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: leechburg. Pa Posts: 295	50's for sure. was our most favorite meal while there in april.

11-20-2009, 09:06 PM	#13
SuzieN DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western NY Posts: 867	The burgers at Sci-Fi are fantastic!!!!! Honestly I love both of these restaurants but it sounds as if you really want to go to Sci-Fi. I say go for it!!! The theming is great, and, I think, they have the best milkshakes on WDW property!

11-20-2009, 10:59 PM	#14
MissionMouse DIS Veteran Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 2,161	Disney Studios is good for some unique themed TS restaurants and Sci-Fi and Prime Time are two of them. The food is good... but no wow factor. We have found service to be a key factor to your enjoyment at both. Their both hit and miss in the consistency. We visit and dine at Disney as a family. We also select early dining times so we are assured the kids will be able to enjoy their meal. In your case we would select the earlier dining time. To think outside of DS you can always take a short boat ride down to the Boardwalk/Epcot Resorts and consider one of the TS offerings (BC/YC/BWI/Boardwalk/Dolphin). __________________ First Trip to Disneyland 1969 Walt Disney World 1972 - PR - GF - CR - WL - AKL - BC - YC - Dolphin - 2010 Beach Club - Stone Harbor Club Disney World - Magic Kingdom - Walk Around The World Brick Owner Wishes-Fireworks from PR & MK Photo Album - 30 Photos Sea World and Marriott Rennaissance SW - Photo Album - 40+ Photos Disney World Photographs

11-20-2009, 11:01 PM	#15
Lynn5700 WOO HOO I will be there Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9,588	I like both, but I like Sci Fi better. We do lunch there though, so I would go with 50s for dinner. Is there anyway you can do lunch at Sci fi and dinner at 50s?

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