2011: The Year of the FOOD 5 Trips Worth of Dining Reviews! UPDATE 11/23

JessicaFaye508

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:love: I LOVE FOOD. :love:

Hello, everyone and welcome to my first ever dining review! You may know me from over on the Trip Report Board (I'm just one of those frumps!) or you may not know me at all.

Whatever the case, WELCOME! Allow me to introduce myself:

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My name is Jess. I am a Freshman in college and I am extremely, completely, and 100% OBSESSED with Disney. I love everything about it, and I always have.

I have been blessed with the opportunity to go down to Disney World 5 times this year! (Well, actually 4 so far. I have another trip planned in 70 days! YAY!) Thanks to our Handy Dandy Annual Pass, we have been making excuses to keep going back!

I've been a loyal diser since last September. When I planned my January trip, I introduced my friend and travel companion, Kristen (Disneyfreak616), to disboards, and the both of us got completely addicted. We have adapted to the diser lifestyle and we love it.

One of the characteristics of a "diser" is taking food pictures! I have become quite the food photographer in the past year, if I do say so myself.

I know that I love reading dining reviews, so I thought I would start one of my own! I also think it would make the most sense for me to just include food from all 5 of my trips right in one thread!

So be prepared for a lot of pictures, a lot of reviews, and a lot of delicious food! YUM!

If you already read my trip reports, this dining review may be a little redundant since I am using the same pictures. However, you are TOTALLY welcome to follow along!

I hope you all join in and enjoy! :) Leave as many comments and/or questions as you would like - I love to know who's out there reading along! Thank you for being here and I hope you like all of the lovely food pictures. :love:
 
I'll give you a few options on how to read this Dining Review. Here I am going to post the ENTIRE list of every review, separated by place in alphabetical order. However, this is NOT the chronological order! If you find this Dining Review while I'm very well into it, or you want to find a specific restaurant, this may be the way for you to read.

If you find it at the beginning, I would suggest scrolling down, and I have the reviews all divided by trip. If you choose to follow it that way, you will be reading it more chronologically and are less likely to miss updates.

I will also put "Continued in Next Post" links at the bottom of the pages, because that is always an easier way to navigate through these things.

**ONCE AGAIN: All of the links in this list are the same as the ones in the individual trip posts below. They are just arranged differently.

I hope you enjoy reading! Just don't get TOO hungry. ;)

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ENTIRE LIST

Magic Kingdom

Adventureland:
Aloha Isle

Main Street USA:
Casey's Corner
Crystal Palace
Main Street Bakery

Frontierland:
Pecos Bill Cafe

Epcot

Future World:
Garden Grill
Sunshine Seasons

World Showcase:

China:
Lotus Blossom Cafe

France:
Boulangerie Patisserie

Norway:
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
Akershus

Disney's Hollywood Studios
Writer's Stop
50's Prime Time Cafe

Disney's Animal Kingdom
Pizzafari
Animal Kingdom's Rainforest Cafe

Disney Resorts

Beach Club
Beach Club Marketplace

Grand Floridian
1900 Park Fare

Old Key West
Olivia's Cafe (Lunch)

Yacht Club
Yacht Club - Club Level Offerings
Yacht Club Gift Shop - Fittings and Fairings

 
Frumpin' Around the World With the Bathrobe Princesses

This trip took place on January 14th-19th, 2011. I traveled down to the world with two of my best friends, Kristen (Disneyfreak616) and Vickie, as well as my Mom! We stayed at the Yacht Club, were on the Disney Dining Plan, and had the time of our lives.

Read the Full Trip Report Here: The Port Report: Frumpin' Around the World with the Bathrobe Princesses (:

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Day 1 - January 14th, 2011
Yacht Club - Club Level Offerings
Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
Garden Grill
Sunshine Seasons

Day 2 - January 15th, 2011
Pizzafari
Animal Kingdom's Rainforest Cafe

Day 3 - January 16th, 2011
Casey's Corner
Crystal Palace
Aloha Isle
Main Street Bakery

Day 4 - January 17th, 2011
Writer's Stop
50's Prime Time Cafe
Beach Club Marketplace

Day 5 - January 18th, 2011
Pecos Bill Cafe
1900 Park Fare

Day 6 - January 19th, 2011
Akershus
Lotus Blossom Cafe
Boulangerie Patisserie
Yacht Club Gift Shop - Fittings and Fairings

 
"She's Looking at Food Pictures Again!" ★ A February Family Vacation!

This family vacation occurred on February 19th-26th, 2011. The trip consisted of my Mom, my brother Jonathan, me, and my Dad. We stayed at Old Key West, which is the resort we always used to stay at when I was little. This was the first time we had been there in years, so it was great to be back! We decided to try a ton of new places on this vacation, so the food was a huge focus! We didn't do the Dining Plan this time since my Dad isn't a plan, but we still ate the same amount of food! (if not more!)

Read the Full Trip Report Here: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2700505

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Day 1 - February 19th, 2011
Olivia's Cafe (Lunch)

 

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Yacht Club - Club Level Offerings

The first thing we did when we checked into the Yacht Club was check out our Club Level Lounge. HELLO HEAVEN :love: 24 hour food! Oh how I miss that.

Here are all of the Club Level Food Pictures we have from our entire stay:

January 14th, 2011

Homemade Potato Chips:

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These were DELICIOUS! Very crunchy and fresh. They had a chip dip on the side that was very good too! I had to watch myself with these because they could be quite addicting! :laughing:

A whole case.... of Cookies:

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I didn't actually get to eat any of these (I know... WHAT was I thinking?) but everybody else did. I also brought home a few for my friend Nat. By the reactions of everyone who ate them, they were very good! Good 'ol Disney cookies. You really can't go wrong.

Sweedish Fish, Yogurt Covered Pretzels, and Trail Mix:

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These were literally out 24/7, so if you wanted to eat some at 3 in the morning, they were there for your convenience. This didn't make them any less fresh, though! I definitely ate the yogurt covered pretzels the most - they were even more dangerous than the chips! So addicting. But so worth it.

A Basket of Fruit:

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I didn't get to eat any of this either, however, it was presented as a Hidden Mickey. So it HAD to be good!

The Drink Refrigerator:

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This had Diet Coke, Coca-Cola, Ginger-Ale, and Sprite. I don't drink anything besides water, so this was just pretty to look at for me. However, all of the drinks looked nice and cold, and they were there at all times!

The Drink Counter:

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The Club Lounge food area is divided into two sections, this one being smaller than the first. This one had all of the other drinks! They had water in a giant bottle and you could pour it into a little cup for yourself. There was ice too! Nice and cold. As I said, I don't drink anything besides water. So that's all I've got on that.

January 15th, 2011

Cereal:

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Some of the breakfast offerings of the Yacht Club - Club Level. I know the one all the way to the right is Rasin Bran, and the one all the way to the left is Froot Loops, but the two in the middle are a mystery.

Fruit:

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They had big bowls of fruit out for breakfast too, which is something that my Mom ate a lot. She was always pleased with it. From left to right: Watermelon, Honeydew, and Cantaloupe.

Danishes, Coffee Cake, and Mini Muffins:

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HELLO. Extremely good! I absolutely loved these, they were all delicious. Disney makes fantastic breakfast pastries, just saying.

Bagels and Croissants:

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Bagels are a great start to anyone's day! They were fresh, and there was a toaster conveniently located near them. There was also jelly, cream cheese, butter, and peanut butter to spread. Also, I'm pretty sure I had a croissant every single day. (I had an obsession with them at the time... I actually still sort of do.) They were VERY good. I usually had that and a Yoplait Yogurt for breakfast (which is not pictured - but they were there!) YUM!

Oreo Bon Bons, Raspberry Cheesecake, and Mini Cupcakes:

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I am kicking myself now that I know more about Disney Food, because Oreo Bon-Bons are apparently AMAZING! I had them right at my finger tips and I didn't even try one! (Don't worry, I booked Cape May for my December Trip! I can't wait!!) However, I had a raspberry cheesecake and that was GREAT. Yum! So yes, two exclusive Cape May Desserts are available for guests staying at the Yacht Club - Club Level! That is very special, and it is something to take advantage of. Also, the mini cupcakes were your typical cupcake that you receive as a complimentary gift at most restaurants for your birthday or anniversary. Good, but nothing really unordinary.

January 16th, 2011

Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwiches and Apples and Carmel:

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Okay, it makes me sad because I only got to have this once. But these rolls were AMAZING. Like... some of the best rolls I have ever eaten in my life. They were so soft, delicious, and melt-in-your-mouth good. Also, the peanut butter and jelly came in an adorable little container, so you got to make your own sandwich. That was very fun. There were apple slices on the side as well, and carmel sauce that came in a container for dipping. Fantastic!

January 17th, 2011

Raspberry Cheesecake:

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I'm not 100% sure this is raspberry cheesecake, but I am almost positive. I think I had one of these, and they were quite good! I love the container it comes in. It's the perfect size if you just want a little sampling, which is all you really need sometimes!

Another Dessert:

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I really have no idea what this one is :( It looks like it could be peanut butter something? I don't know. Whatever the case, here is a picture. And it comes in that cute little container again! Very nice.

Brownies:

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Who doesn't love a good brownie? These were cut smaller to go along with the "sample size" theme. But they were chocolatey and good! YUM!

All in all, we were EXTREMELY impressed with the Yacht Club - Club Level. We used DVC points to stay there, however I don't think we would have paid for it out of pocket. (Actually... I KNOW we wouldn't have. It is ridiculously expensive!)

It really is a "once in a while" kind of thing, but if/when you have it - ENJOY IT! We didn't get to eat there as much as I would have liked, but from what we had, it was divine! :cloud9:

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Kringla Bakeri Og Kafe
January 14th, 2011

Kringla Sweet Pretzel:

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Mmmmm :cloud9: I will always love these sweet pretzels. They are a snack that my Mom and I have been getting since I was young. The pretzel is made out of a sweet bread that has soft rasins in it. It is coated in a delicious glaze, and then smouthered in almonds. I usually pick off a good majority of the almonds because they are a little too much for me. However, overall, this is a REALLY good snack and I enjoy it very much!

School Bread:

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This is the food that Kristen swears by. She could eat it every day of her life and never get sick of it. School bread is a pastry that is filled with a delicious custard, and topped with a glaze and shredded coconut. If you aren't a fan of coconut, custard filled desserts, or very sweet foods, I would avoid this one. However, if you are open to trying new things and are ready for your taste buds to explode... you might want to try this. It is AMAZING.

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Garden Grill
January 14th, 2011

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This was our first table service meal of our January trip, and we were EXTREMELY pleased with everything! The food was fantastic, the character interaction was awesome, and the service was very efficient! :thumbsup2

Minute Maid Pomegranate Lemonade:

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We all ordered this to drink. I usually don't drink anything besides water, so this was a little sweet for me. The first few sips were really good, but there was no possible way I could finish it.

Char-grilled Beef Strip Loin:

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This meat was really delicious! It was nice and tender and it had a lot of flavor! I am a big fan of steak/beef so I really enjoyed this. There were also mashed potatoes under it which were fantastic! Disney mashed potatoes are always just really good.

Turkey, Gravy, Stuffin, and Cranberry Chutney:

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Yum! We got a mini thanksgiving feast as part of our meal! I sampled everything except the Cranberry Chutney and it was all very well done! The turkey was not dry at all, and neither was the stuffing! Mmmm so yummy. :cloud9:

Fresh Vegetables and Fish of the Day: Mahi Mahi:

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I am slightly picky when it comes to seafood, meaning I usually only eat salmon, crab, shrimp and lobster. But I have to say, this Mahi Mahi was really good! I'm always open to trying new fish, so I'm glad I tested this one! The breading on it was very good and it was nice and light! Also, the vegetables were very fresh. I probably didn't eat many of those because I'm not a huge vegetable person, but I'm pretty sure those are the vegetables that are grown in Living with the Land. Awesome!

The Kids Food:

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We had to ask for this separately, but I'm so glad we did!

Sweet Potato Fries:

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YUM! I only have Sweet Potato Fries and very rare occasions, so this was a really nice treat! They were very delicious! They're one of my Mom's favorite foods so she was excited to have them!

Chicken:

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Mmmm chicken! Very good. It's any typical chicken you would expect to get from a Disney buffet, but hey, it definitely gets the job done! I liked it a lot!

Broccoli:

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Another vegetable right from Living with the Land! Very fresh and very satisfying! I'm not a huge broccoli person either, but I tried some. And I liked it! I couldn't have eaten more than a piece or two though.

Macaroni and Cheese:

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My Mom was very excited to have this, too! She loves Mac and Cheese! It was very very creamy and had goldfish on it, so that was adorable. I don't like restaurant Mac and Cheese so I didn't have any, but everyone else said it was good!

Apple Crisp:

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At this point I was getting SO full, but I still had enough room to try the apple crisp. It was VERY good. I love desserts like that. I wish I could have eaten more! Also, you would think that there was ice cream on top, but it was actually mousse! Which was surprising to me. However, it complimented very nicely.

Mickey Mousse:

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This was the winner of the meal. OH MY GOSH I can't even explain how good that stuff is! I absolutely LOVED it. It is the "kid's dessert" so you have to ask them to bring it to you, but they most gladly will! It's cookies and cream mousse with two oreos for the mickey ears, all over a brownie, with mickey sprinkles! I would have been perfectly fine without the brownie honestly, the mousse was phenomenal.

Overall, we LOVED Garden Grill. I had plenty of foods to choose from and I left completely satisfied. We loved that it was family style so you could just relax and meet the characters while the food came to you! We didn't have one complaint about this meal! We would definitely go back, and I think it is probably one of my top favorite character meals in Disney! :thumbsup2

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YAYY YAY YAY!!!! YOU STARTED!!! :woohoo:

MMMM Club Level was fantastic. <3 <3 I miss it.

SCHOOL BREAD!!! :love: Serioiusly, people, THE BEST THING EVER.

Garden Grill is seriously the best character meal EVER. I'll say it every time. :thumbsup2

You are very organized with this whole thing. (: I'm so proud.

P.S. Do you like my avatar? Hehe you won't get the Harry Potter reference but you'll get the other one. :laughing:
 
Awesome start!:thumbsup2 You guys are adorable!:goodvibes Five trips in one year -- I am so jealous! Looking forward to reading all your reviews!
 
Sounds good!

Out of your 4 trips so far, are you saying the Garden Grill is one of your top picks?
 
Wow! So excited for this!! Your pictures are showing up for me in this report, for some reason they don't on your trip report! I love your trip reports though!
 
I loved your TR's and i love food so im coming over here. I remember that your garden grill review and ,the fact that my nephew asked to eat here on our last trip when he say mickey, influenced me to try it.
 















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