jcb
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I never put chocolate in a suitcase. It goes in a carry-on. You never know when there might be an in-flight chocolate emergency.Exactly - except in my suitcases, it's chocolate, not wine.
I never put chocolate in a suitcase. It goes in a carry-on. You never know when there might be an in-flight chocolate emergency.Exactly - except in my suitcases, it's chocolate, not wine.
I never put chocolate in a suitcase. It goes in a carry-on. You never know when there might be an in-flight chocolate emergency.
Kevin -- I don't want to totally derail this thread into a discussion of restaurants, but the podcast yesterday and your post today spark a question I wonder if you'd be willing to share your thoughts on.
We are coming to Disney with our five young children (ages 8 and under) and have booked a lunch at Hollywood and Vine as part of the Fantasmic Dining Package. We did it not for the restaurant, but for the precise reason that was being discussed on the podcast: our kids are HUGE fans of Disney Junior and it's pretty much the only place to do meet-and-greets with those characters. None of us has ever eaten at Hollywood and Vine before.
So my question is this: is H&V really horrible and something we should consider bailing on in spite of the desire to see the characters? Or is it simply that you don't think it's up to par food-wise, but might be worth it for a family like ours that places a high value on the character interactions?
Thanks!
In my opinion...most of the restaurants on Disney property would not survive outside the bubble of the parks.
Food quality and pricing would kill most in a short period of time.
They would have to adapt to survive.
Other than a handful of world renowned restaurants, making a reservation 6 months prior is an anomaly and making a reservation that far in advance for a $22 breakfast is unheard of...at least around here.
Restaurants don't usually start taking reservations even for major "dining out" holidays (ex. Mother's Day, Valentines Day, Easter etc) 6 months in advance. i could get a reservation to the best restaurants around here with a couple of days to a week's notice.
I think there are a couple that come close. I'd pick Narcoossee's and Jiko as being the closest to viable.
Again...all my opinion.
I think there are a couple that come close. I'd pick Narcoossee's and Jiko as being the closest to viable.
Again...all my opinion.
Love ya Kevin! What makes you think Jiko and Narcoossee's might make it out in the real world? Just the pricing? Because I can't believe there would be any complains about the quality of the food.
Jiko offers unique flavors and items that aren't readily available. It's one of the few (if not only) Disney restaurants for which I have the occasional craving. I haven't found them anywhere else around here.
Narcoossee's has nailed the "casually elegant" vibe. Great food in a laid back, unpretentious, but still elegant atmosphere is hard to beat.
Again....my opinions.
Thanks, Kevin, for your feedback! What you said was basically what my instinct was, but I wanted to be sure.I have not dined there in quite a while. Pete has and has strong opinions about it.
The last time I was there (breakfast), the food wasn't great and I felt we were rushed out.
If the character interaction is at the top of your priority list, I'd say go for it. I am sure you will find something for everyone and you won't leave hungry.
I think if you manage your expectations food wise....you should be fine.
I have 3 kids under 7 and we have really enjoyed meals at H&V. The characters are great, and they have a little dance party that gets the kids active if they are getting restless sitting for a while. We have eaten breakfast and lunch there, and both buffets are great!Kevin -- I don't want to totally derail this thread into a discussion of restaurants, but the podcast yesterday and your post today spark a question I wonder if you'd be willing to share your thoughts on.
We are coming to Disney with our five young children (ages 8 and under) and have booked a lunch at Hollywood and Vine as part of the Fantasmic Dining Package. We did it not for the restaurant, but for the precise reason that was being discussed on the podcast: our kids are HUGE fans of Disney Junior and it's pretty much the only place to do meet-and-greets with those characters. None of us has ever eaten at Hollywood and Vine before.
So my question is this: is H&V really horrible and something we should consider bailing on in spite of the desire to see the characters? Or is it simply that you don't think it's up to par food-wise, but might be worth it for a family like ours that places a high value on the character interactions?
Thanks!