5 weeks to go! I am set on my dining choices! What do you think?!

[jaymez428]

Just wanted to add that DH and I have had the press pot coffee at Kona and thought it was great. I didn't notice any stray coffee grounds or anything like that. There's pictures and a review in the link in my signature.

I think im going to get the french press. I feel like there's no reason why I should pass up the chance to try 100% Kona coffee.

 

[jaymez428]

4 more weeks to go!!! I can not wait!!!

 

[FlightlessDuck]

Coffee-rubbed Kansas City Strip Steak - with hazelnut butter and cream cheese mashed potatoes

When most people talk about Le Cellier, they mention the Mushroom Filet, which is very good, but I had the Kansas City Strip this past July and was quite happy with it.

 

[PrincessBetsy]

Your dining choices look awesome!! I have had the tonga toast before and it was very filling, but excellent! I am trying Le Cellier for the first time in August and I'm very excited. Happy eating and have a magical trip!!

 

[catne]

OK I know I'm a loser, but 5 weeks from today and I'll be in disney. After joining this board and being teased by all the reviews and pictures of food I am pretty sure I am set on my decisions as far as what I will be ordering for my meals. Here is a breakdown. If anyone has any reviews on my meal choices and or pictures don't hesitate to reply!!

4/18: Tony's Town Square (dinner)
Entree: Braised Boneless Beef Short Ribs - With a Chianti Demi glaze topped with Balsamic roasted cipollini onions, fresh oregano, whipped butternut squash and seasonal vegetables
Dessert: Pistachio Creme Brulee

4/19: Sci Fi Dine In (dinner)
Entree: Butcher Steak - with a red wine glaze, seasonal vegetables, and potato we'd order a burger or reuben...Sci Fi does not get good reviews for non-sandwich foods.
Dessert: Apple Crumble

4/20: Chefs de France (dinner)
Entree: Filet de boeuf grille, sauce au poivre noir Gratin Dauphinois et haricots verts - Grilled tenderloin of beef with a black pepper sauce original potato gratin of Savoy and green beans
Dessert: Crepe a la pomme et cannelle, glace vanille, caramel jus de pommes - Crepes filled with cinnamon, apple, vanilla ice cream and apple caramel sauce If you're going for an appetizer, the french onion soup here is wonderful. But our #1 dessert choice here was the profiteroles...fabulous

4/21: Yak N Yeti (lunch)
Entree: Sweet and Sour Chicken- Tempura chicken, ginger, garlic, bell peppers, pineapple Really enjoyed this dish
Dessert: Fried Wontons - Skewers of fresh pineapple and cream cheese wontons, vanilla ice cream, honey vanilla drizzle LOVE this dessert

4/21: Rainforest Cafe @ Animal Kingdom (dinner)
Entree: Paradise Pot Roast- Tender thick-sliced pot roast and vegetables over mashed potatoes and served in its natural juices

4/22: Boma: Flavors of Africa (breakfast)
Entree: Ummm hello breakfast buffet!! As much food as I can possibly stomach before I explode Hate Boma dinner LOVE Boma breakfast

4/22: Le Cellier Steakhouse (dinner)
Entree: Coffee-rubbed Kansas City Strip Steak - with hazelnut butter and cream cheese mashed potatoes Our favorite is the mushroom filet...if you don't like mushrooms, they'll leave 'em off.
Dessert: Apple-Rhubarb Crumble - served with Maple Granola Ice Cream Good dessert

4/23: Kona Cafe (breakfast)
Entree: Tonga Toast - banana stuffed sourdough bread, rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with Strawberry Compote and ham
I think I want to try to french press coffee vs. the cup of kona blend but for those who have gotten the press do any of the grinds find its way into the coffee. Generally not a fan of the french press, but want to experience the 100% Kona Coffee French press coffee is an extra charge, but you get at least 2 good-sized cups of coffee from the press-pot...it is outstanding coffee, though...and if you don't finish the pot, they'll give you a to-go container to take the leftover with you. One other comment about Kona breakfast...have you actually had tonga toast before? It's incredibly (even sickeningly) sweet. A wee suggestion would be to get an order of it from the Poly counter-service food court (Captain Cook's) for about $5 or $6 a serving to try it instead of paying big bucks for it upstairs at Kona (only difference is the Captain Cook's is just the tonga toast & syrup...no meat, no strawberry sauce.) Everyone in our family/friends group has decided it's OK for about 3 bites, then too much - so 4 of us might split one piece and call it good. Our favorite breakfast at Kona is the Big Kahuna...besides the cooked to order eggs, breakfast meats & potatoes, the macadamia nut pancakes it comes with are wonderful without being so terribly sweet.

4/23: Coral Reef (dinner)
Entree: Grilled New York Strip Steak - served with roasted potatoes, watercress, and tomotoes tossed in caramelized shallot vinaigrette
Dessert: Almond Gelato - with granola-marshmallow cookie, peaches, and passion fruit sauce We had fish at Coral Reef, but agree the atmosphere is great in there, worth trying

4/24: Restaurant Marrakesh (dinner)
Entree: Couscous - the national Moroccan dish - steamed tiny semolina pasta with Chicken
Dessert: Bastilla - crispy leaves of pastry topped with vanilla cream and sprinkled with toasted almonds

Again, if anyone has gotten any of these before and has feedback let me know!! Pictures are always tantalizing and encouraged! I am planning on taking pictures as well as giving a dining review upon my return. Not sure what my DB (Disney Buddy? Not hip with the shorthand yet!) will be ordering but again once I return a full review will be in the works with pics!!

Don't think you're a "loser" for being excited & planning ahead...many of us are exactly the same. We'll be there for a weekend at end of May, and I'm already in full-planning mode. And this will be a laid-back trip

 

[__disneygirl]

Ok, you have some amazing ADRs!

My suggestions:
At Sci Fi, get a milkshake. They have the best milkshakes I have ever had in my life, anywhere. In fact, I don't even drink milkshakes anymore unless i'm at WDW, because no where else makes them as good. Trust me on this one!

I love, love, love Rainforest Cafe. Thank God we have one here in New Jersey. I think they have incredible pizzas. The volcano dessert there is DIVINE... it's huge but we like to take it home. Also they have these things called Chimi Cha Cha.. look up the menu for the description. SO delicious!

At Boma, make sure you order the Frunch juice. I've never had anything like it anywhere. We never miss breakfast at Boma and I crave that juice all the time.

At Le Cellier the Cheddar Cheese Soup is absolutely divine. Again, i've never had anything like this anywhere else. We're going next month and couldn't get a Le Cellier reservation on such short notice but we're still going to give our name at the podium and wait what i'm sure will be at least an hour because of this soup!

Hope that helps!

 

[jaymez428]

Ok, you have some amazing ADRs!

My suggestions:
At Sci Fi, get a milkshake. They have the best milkshakes I have ever had in my life, anywhere. In fact, I don't even drink milkshakes anymore unless i'm at WDW, because no where else makes them as good. Trust me on this one!

I love, love, love Rainforest Cafe. Thank God we have one here in New Jersey. I think they have incredible pizzas. The volcano dessert there is DIVINE... it's huge but we like to take it home. Also they have these things called Chimi Cha Cha.. look up the menu for the description. SO delicious!

At Boma, make sure you order the Frunch juice. I've never had anything like it anywhere. We never miss breakfast at Boma and I crave that juice all the time.

At Le Cellier the Cheddar Cheese Soup is absolutely divine. Again, i've never had anything like this anywhere else. We're going next month and couldn't get a Le Cellier reservation on such short notice but we're still going to give our name at the podium and wait what i'm sure will be at least an hour because of this soup!

Hope that helps!

when will you be there in april?

 

[jaymez428]

Don't think you're a "loser" for being excited & planning ahead...many of us are exactly the same. We'll be there for a weekend at end of May, and I'm already in full-planning mode. And this will be a laid-back trip

thanks for your feedback!!

 

[diamondpixienc]

Your choices sound wonderful. Have a magical trip

 

[scotty s]

sounds great

 

[tortoni]

where are you staying? Do we have any of the same reservations on the same days?

We are at Sci Fi the same day, but we are going for lunch. Splitting our stay between BCV and BLT. Can't wait!

 

[jaymez428]

anyone back from a recent trip and try any of these restaurants or meals? Would love to hear recent reviews of any of these places!!!

 

[iloveeeyore]

Don't think you're a "loser" for being excited & planning ahead...many of us are exactly the same. We'll be there for a weekend at end of May, and I'm already in full-planning mode. And this will be a laid-back trip

Count me in on the list of those who plan way ahead...and I won't be there until late July, but not only do I already know what I'm ordering, I also know what DH is ordering at each restaurant (my second choice). Luckily, he is an extremely good sport and is willing to share! The kids get to pick whatever they want...AFTER listening to my "strong recommendations."

Your list of ADRs look wonderful, and I really like all your picks. The steak au poivre at Les Chefs is so good! Please give a full report when you return!

 

[jaymez428]

Count me in on the list of those who plan way ahead...and I won't be there until late July, but not only do I already know what I'm ordering, I also know what DH is ordering at each restaurant (my second choice). Luckily, he is an extremely good sport and is willing to share! The kids get to pick whatever they want...AFTER listening to my "strong recommendations."

Your list of ADRs look wonderful, and I really like all your picks. The steak au poivre at Les Chefs is so good! Please give a full report when you return!

You got it!! I plan on starting a full review once I return, so look for it in the reviews section!

 

[MinnieLovesMickey]

We are there at the same time too. Only think I will say about your selections is that I'm ordering the filet at Le Cellier. It is as good as everyone says!! Have a second ADR there later in the week and might try the Kansas City then. Enjoy!

Love Le Cellier, we do this one every trip. I was not a fan of the Kansas City strip, the coffee crust tasted burnt to me. I must say, the cream cheese mashed potatoes that come with the KC were amazing! SO, I end up getting the New York and substituting with the cream cheese mashed potatoes. Can't wait another month for those potatoes!

How did you manage to get two ADRs there in the same week?!

 

[jaymez428]

10 days away!!! Cant wait!!! I'm going to eat eat eat and eat!!!! I will let everyone know how the meals were when I return. Look for a review in the reviews section in early may.

 

[HunnyJar]

10 days away!!! Cant wait!!! I'm going to eat eat eat and eat!!!! I will let everyone know how the meals were when I return. Look for a review in the reviews section in early may.

Have a great time!

 

[skiingfast]

At coral reef I had the steak. I don't like fish so I was a little short on options. It was awesome. I enjoyed that it tasted like beef and not salty as in steak houses. The glaze on the potatos was great.

I had the Baileys and Jack desert. I always go for chocolate.

 

[jaymez428]

At coral reef I had the steak. I don't like fish so I was a little short on options. It was awesome. I enjoyed that it tasted like beef and not salty as in steak houses. The glaze on the potatos was great.

I had the Baileys and Jack desert. I always go for chocolate.

Yea I don't like fish either, but wanted to try a restaurant I had not been too, definitely looking fwd to the steak there. Everyone seems to rave about it