Help me decide where to eat at Hollywood Studios - The DIS Discussion Forums

loreper9 · 02-25-2013, 02:03 PM

Hi there!!

I started reserving dining for our trip in April. So far I have a few booked. Would you be so kind and recommend a good place to eat at Hollywood studios? Also of the list I have booked is there one you would eliminate? My girls are 5 yrs old. I tried to book BOG but no luck

Thanks!! (We are on the dining Plan)

Boma Dinner
Ohana's Dinner
Crystal Palace Dinner
Akershus Dinner
Cape May Cafe Dinner
Ohana's Breakfast

PictureJumpr · 02-25-2013, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by loreper9

Would you be so kind and recommend a good place to eat at Hollywood studios?

In my opinion, there isn't a "good place" in Hollywood Studios...

However, 50s Prime Time Cafe is the least objectionable, and the only one we still consider... although we usually book something in one of the resorts and leave the park for dinner.

cluvsdisney · 02-25-2013, 02:08 PM

We like 50s Prime Time Cafe at HS.

figment_jii · 02-25-2013, 02:32 PM

My favorite place at DHS is Hollywood Brown Derby, however, it's not really a good use of two credits. For shear fun, my family likes Sci Fi.

ptsst7 · 02-25-2013, 02:46 PM

A vote here for Sci Fi. We tried it last year with our nearly 4 year old DS and didn't really know what to expect, but it was a blast. Its such a unique, and original place to eat. Some have reported younger children being scared of the weird movie clips they play on the big screen, so if thats not your cup of tea, maybe avoid Sci Fi.

OnceUponADream07 · 02-25-2013, 03:00 PM

We still like Mama Melrose, although 50's Prime Time is a lot of fun!!

Main Street Matilda · 02-25-2013, 03:07 PM

We like 50's Primtime. I'm not saying it's "the best thing ever" but the atmosphere is fun and I found the meatloaf and pot roast both worth going back for. As for Brown Derby, we were a party of 9 and most did not enjoy that meal. I found the food very good, but (much to my chagrin) my parents and two younger children do not care for anything that is a little "fancy" and so did not find the food appealing. I would check out the menu there to be sure your family would enjoy their offerings.

anniemck · 02-25-2013, 03:29 PM

another vote for 50's Prime Time. Had a great dinner there for Mothers Day last year, and again in December. Have eaten there several times over the years and never had a disappointment.

PrincessTaylorsMom · 02-25-2013, 03:30 PM

DH and DD's love Mama Melrose. We have had wonderful meals there.

And DD's have also requested a return trip to Sci Fi. The atmosphere there is a ton of fun for kids (at least mine

).

jmcghee2024 · 02-25-2013, 03:36 PM

I don't care for any of the sit downs at HS. My opinion would be to eat CS at the park, we like Backlot Express and then either do a breakfast before (maybe Kona) or dinner away from the park at one of the resorts or DD (Park Fare, Chef Mickeys or Raglan Road are great options) .

autumnpalm · 02-25-2013, 03:59 PM

Sci Fi and Primetime both have decent food with great atmospheres that a 5 year old would enjoy.

I like the food at the Brown Derby but it isn't a great DDP value and not nearly as fun for kids.

I would go with Sci Fi!

sjs314 · 02-25-2013, 04:03 PM

We love Hollywood Brown Derby and Mama Melrose

Julie711 · 02-25-2013, 04:11 PM

Another vote for 50's cafe. Sampler meal is very good & love the s'mores for dessert!

taylor3297 · 02-25-2013, 04:15 PM

50's Prime Time is my favorite. I normally get the fried chicken.

Last trip we did try Sci-Fi and it was okay. My kids liked it.

I just asked them which they liked better. They said both.

tammilynne · 02-25-2013, 04:32 PM

we always book sci-fi!!

02-25-2013, 02:03 PM	#1
loreper9 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: North Jersey Posts: 15	Help me decide where to eat at Hollywood Studios Hi there!! I started reserving dining for our trip in April. So far I have a few booked. Would you be so kind and recommend a good place to eat at Hollywood studios? Also of the list I have booked is there one you would eliminate? My girls are 5 yrs old. I tried to book BOG but no luck Thanks!! (We are on the dining Plan) Boma Dinner Ohana's Dinner Crystal Palace Dinner Akershus Dinner Cape May Cafe Dinner Ohana's Breakfast __________________ Me (36) DH (40) DD's (5) WDW 7/2009 WDW AOA & First Disney Cruise on the Dream 4/2013 WDW Wedding Anniversary celebration 7/2013

02-25-2013, 02:32 PM	#4
figment_jii DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 4,661	My favorite place at DHS is Hollywood Brown Derby, however, it's not really a good use of two credits. For shear fun, my family likes Sci Fi. __________________ Figment Forever

02-25-2013, 02:46 PM	#5
ptsst7 Earning My Ears Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 68	A vote here for Sci Fi. We tried it last year with our nearly 4 year old DS and didn't really know what to expect, but it was a blast. Its such a unique, and original place to eat. Some have reported younger children being scared of the weird movie clips they play on the big screen, so if thats not your cup of tea, maybe avoid Sci Fi. __________________ WL (March 2011), CBR (March 2012)

02-25-2013, 03:00 PM	#6
OnceUponADream07 Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2007 Location: Philadelphia Posts: 282	We still like Mama Melrose, although 50's Prime Time is a lot of fun!! __________________ ME (60) DH (60+) DS (28) DD (26) 1982 (pre-kids), 1991, 1995, 1998, 1999 (DS only); 2000 & 2006 - Off-Site; 2004 & 2008 POR (ME, DH); 2009 ME, DH, DS, DD & DBFF - POR; 2010 (ME, DH) - CBR; 2011 OKW (ME, DH); 2012 POR FQ (ME, DH)

02-25-2013, 03:07 PM	#7
Main Street Matilda Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2010 Location: The Real Jersey Shore Posts: 147	We like 50's Primtime. I'm not saying it's "the best thing ever" but the atmosphere is fun and I found the meatloaf and pot roast both worth going back for. As for Brown Derby, we were a party of 9 and most did not enjoy that meal. I found the food very good, but (much to my chagrin) my parents and two younger children do not care for anything that is a little "fancy" and so did not find the food appealing. I would check out the menu there to be sure your family would enjoy their offerings. __________________ DS - 14 years old DS - 12 years old DD - 9 years old 1985- Off Property 1986 - Off Property 2002 - Yacht Club 2004 - Off Property (Vistana Village) 2006 - Wilderness Lodge Villas 2007 - Saratoga Springs 2009 - Kidani Village 2010 - Fort Wilderness 2011 - Bay Lake Towers 2013 - To the Fort then OKW!

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02-25-2013, 02:08 PM	#3
cluvsdisney DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 2,848	We like 50s Prime Time Cafe at HS.

02-25-2013, 03:29 PM	#8
anniemck Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 358	another vote for 50's Prime Time. Had a great dinner there for Mothers Day last year, and again in December. Have eaten there several times over the years and never had a disappointment. __________________ Official Disney Freak... Presidents Day Weekend Twirlmania 2000-2012 Halloween 2011 Mothers Day, August, September, Osborne Family Lights 2012 DCL Wonder March 2013 15 cruises on other lines since 2007 6 trips to Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge since 2009 Love vacations...

02-25-2013, 03:30 PM	#9
PrincessTaylorsMom Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 268	DH and DD's love Mama Melrose. We have had wonderful meals there. And DD's have also requested a return trip to Sci Fi. The atmosphere there is a ton of fun for kids (at least mine ). __________________ Me (Karen), DH, DD (8), DD (8) 4/13 Beach Club, 10/2011 Beach Club, 9/2009 ASMu, 12/07 Poly, 7/95 Dixie Landing, 1977-1986 Off site (many times with mom & dad)

02-25-2013, 03:36 PM	#10
jmcghee2024 DIS Veteran Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 744	I don't care for any of the sit downs at HS. My opinion would be to eat CS at the park, we like Backlot Express and then either do a breakfast before (maybe Kona) or dinner away from the park at one of the resorts or DD (Park Fare, Chef Mickeys or Raglan Road are great options) .

02-25-2013, 03:59 PM	#11
autumnpalm Hates dark rooms, is a big rule follower, & loves repitition When I was a kid, I wanted to be a host on The Shopping Channel I have a secret feeling that butterflies are sinister creatures Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 3,064	Sci Fi and Primetime both have decent food with great atmospheres that a 5 year old would enjoy. I like the food at the Brown Derby but it isn't a great DDP value and not nearly as fun for kids. I would go with Sci Fi! __________________ "Trust the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight." (Proverbs 3:5-6)

02-25-2013, 04:03 PM	#12
sjs314 DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Connecticut Posts: 8,430	We love Hollywood Brown Derby and Mama Melrose __________________ 1989 & 1990- Travelodge-Hotel Plaza Blvd,1992 & 1993- POFQ,1994-YC,1995 & 1996-WL,1997-CSR,2006-AKL,2007-Disneyland Hotel,2009-OKW,F&G 2012-BWI,MVMCP 2012-BWI,F&W 2013-Polynesian Sheila

02-25-2013, 04:11 PM	#13
Julie711 Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: PA Posts: 609	Another vote for 50's cafe. Sampler meal is very good & love the s'mores for dessert! __________________ Me DH DD(4yrs)DS(12mo) 9/06- CBR- Honeymoon/ 4/10- CBR- 1st Family Trip/ 8/10- CBR- Family & Grandmom Visit/ 5/11- CBR/ 2/12-AKL- Kid Free Trip For My B Day!/ Next Trip 11/12- BWV- 1st Christmas Visit

02-25-2013, 04:15 PM	#14
taylor3297 DIS Veteran Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: NC Posts: 3,705	50's Prime Time is my favorite. I normally get the fried chicken. Last trip we did try Sci-Fi and it was okay. My kids liked it. I just asked them which they liked better. They said both. __________________

02-25-2013, 04:32 PM	#15
tammilynne Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 221	we always book sci-fi!! __________________ me DH DS(13) DS (10) June 2006 All Star Movies - Star Wars weekends July 2011 All Star Movies/Hard Rock Hotel- Disney/Universal trip June 2013 Coronado Springs -Star Wars Weekends

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