HDDR or Trails End??? - The DIS Discussion Forums

Tangelders Ahoy · 09-27-2012, 01:05 PM

In anyones opinion, if you had to choose between HDDR or Trails End for dinner, what would you do? It will be my DS (5), my husband and myself. We have rented a golf cart for the night to tour around FW (never been there) and we are trying to decide which to do for dinner. It is the 1st week of December that we will be there also....

If you think HDDR, please let me know what is the better seating/time.

Thanks for your help!

meggiebeth · 09-27-2012, 01:35 PM

HDDR is fantastic and one of our favourite meals of the trip. It is such good fun and the cornbread is delicious!

A fun thing would be to go to the Campfire sing a long with chip and Dale and then see the HDDR at 9pm (is it? The later showing- you tend to get a seat closer to the stage). If you are booking on the DDP then the later showing gets you category 1 seating which is amazing! We were right up at the front and all the actors came and spoke to us!

clanmcculloch · 09-27-2012, 02:11 PM

The difference basically boils down to whether you want a meal or a dining experience involving a show. Only you can decide what you want for the evening.

I'd try to book as close to your normal dining time as possible regardless of which you choose. That's a rule of thumb we've followed for a long time when we vacation and it's served us well. Whenever we book at different times, we end up having problems with kids not coping well.

photofreak · 09-27-2012, 02:58 PM

clanmcculloch nailed it... "It boils down to whether you want a meal or a dining experience involving a show"
The meals are both fabulous (actually I believe some of the same foods are at Trail's End) but the HDR is a show... It may cut into your golf cart time too???
The show is corny and fun and a lot of laughs!!!
It's gonna be your choice in the end... Either way you'll be happy!

beccasmom · 09-27-2012, 06:43 PM

HDDR is loads of fun.

We have done it 5 times over the past 30 some odd years with family, friends of all different age groups. My stomach hurt so much from laughing the first time we went, which was also on our first WDW trip. It is corny fun and enjoyable for all groups. It is pricey (I think it cost like $25.00 or so back in 1981!

), but definitely a fun evening for the family.

Trail's End is very good and we never miss it. Comfort food, great service, low key ambience. The price is right too. It is fun to spend some time on the rocking chairs on the front porch and just watch the folks go by.

Both are great and enjoyable. You really can't miss with either.

09-27-2012, 01:05 PM	#1
Tangelders Ahoy Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 93	HDDR or Trails End??? In anyones opinion, if you had to choose between HDDR or Trails End for dinner, what would you do? It will be my DS (5), my husband and myself. We have rented a golf cart for the night to tour around FW (never been there) and we are trying to decide which to do for dinner. It is the 1st week of December that we will be there also.... If you think HDDR, please let me know what is the better seating/time. Thanks for your help! __________________ Me DH DS(4) Pre trip report Nov 2012!!!

09-27-2012, 01:35 PM	#2
meggiebeth Have faith in your dreams and someday your rainbow will come smiling through... Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1,531	HDDR is fantastic and one of our favourite meals of the trip. It is such good fun and the cornbread is delicious! A fun thing would be to go to the Campfire sing a long with chip and Dale and then see the HDDR at 9pm (is it? The later showing- you tend to get a seat closer to the stage). If you are booking on the DDP then the later showing gets you category 1 seating which is amazing! We were right up at the front and all the actors came and spoke to us! __________________ Dad Mum Meg (16) William (14) Rory (7) Oscar (2) $5 A Day Means Disney MY Way! An October PTR Read Our Murray Family Blog!

09-27-2012, 02:11 PM	#3
clanmcculloch DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 4,840	The difference basically boils down to whether you want a meal or a dining experience involving a show. Only you can decide what you want for the evening. I'd try to book as close to your normal dining time as possible regardless of which you choose. That's a rule of thumb we've followed for a long time when we vacation and it's served us well. Whenever we book at different times, we end up having problems with kids not coping well. __________________ Me DH DD(15) DD(12) DSD(30) DSSil (38) DSD(28) DGS(3) Multi-Allergy & Autism Dining Reviews: February 2013 * August 2012 * February 2012 * August 2011 * August 2010 February 2013 WDW Poly: me, DH, DD14, DD12 * August 2012 WDW FW Cabin & AoA Nemo: me, DH, DD14, DD12, DD12's BFF11 * February 2012 WDW Poly CL: me, DH, DD14, DD11 August 2011 WDW YC: me, DH, DD13, DD11 * February 2011 WDW Poly CL: me, DH, DD13, DD10, DSD28, DSSil * August 2010 WDW POFQ & Poly CL: me, DH, DD12, DD10 June 2010 WDW Pop: me, DH, DD12, DD9 * December 2009 WDW POFQ: me, DH, DD11, DD9 * February 2009 WDW Pop: me, DH, DD11, DD8 August 2008 WDW SSR: me, DH, DSD25, DSD24, DD10, DD8 * September 2007 WDW Pop: me, DH, DD9, DD7 * April 2002 DLR offsite: me, DH, DSD19, DSD17, DD4, DD1.5 June 2000 DLR offsite: me(pregnant), DH, DSD17, DSD15, DD2 * January 1994 WDW offsite: me, DH, DSD11, DSD9 * January 1992 WDW offsite: me, DH, DSD9, DSD7

09-27-2012, 02:58 PM	#4
photofreak Camping & Disney!! The 2 best things together in one!! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Port Dover, Ontario, Canada Posts: 194	clanmcculloch nailed it... "It boils down to whether you want a meal or a dining experience involving a show" The meals are both fabulous (actually I believe some of the same foods are at Trail's End) but the HDR is a show... It may cut into your golf cart time too??? The show is corny and fun and a lot of laughs!!! It's gonna be your choice in the end... Either way you'll be happy! __________________ Me my hubby and 2 DD's (DD21 & DD12 ) 1973 my 1st Trip @ Fort Wilderness as a baby 1974-1987 Fort Wilderness Jan/Feb 2009 my family's 1st trip Fort Wilderness Wagon Wheel Way 1900 loop Jan/Feb 2010 Fort Wilderness Big Bear Path 1400 loop Oct/Nov 2011 Fort Wilderness Palmetto Path 200 loop Looking forward to 2012 Halloween at the Fort!!!

09-27-2012, 06:43 PM	#5
beccasmom DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Philadelphia suburbs Posts: 3,269	HDDR is loads of fun. We have done it 5 times over the past 30 some odd years with family, friends of all different age groups. My stomach hurt so much from laughing the first time we went, which was also on our first WDW trip. It is corny fun and enjoyable for all groups. It is pricey (I think it cost like $25.00 or so back in 1981! ), but definitely a fun evening for the family. Trail's End is very good and we never miss it. Comfort food, great service, low key ambience. The price is right too. It is fun to spend some time on the rocking chairs on the front porch and just watch the folks go by. Both are great and enjoyable. You really can't miss with either. __________________ DVC Members since 1992-OKW

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