50's Prime Time versus Sci-Fi Showdown!

[Carolynleanne]

Which do you like more and why? We're trying to decide which one to book next trip.

 

[Destinyz12]

I just did 50's on my recent trip that I just got back from, and did Sci Fi last year, and I prefer 50's much more. The food was much better, and so was the service, and our waiter was a lot of fun and very animated/funny. The overall atmosphere is fun at both places though.

 

[Templemom]

I liked sci fi better. I've eaten twice at sci fi, had a Burger and popcorn shake (monthly special) and onion rings and the second time had the shrimp dip and buffalo chicken salad.
At 50s I had the trio sampler. Loved all the food but loved the atmosphere at sci fi better.

 

[Carolynleanne]

We've done 50's before and loved it, but I'm a little worried my sensitive younger children will be scared at Sci-Fi.

 

[BelleBriarRose]

Sci Fi! The food is way better than I expected, the atmosphere is fun, and I'm really not into interactive waiters who give you a hard time while you're trying to eat. Some people have fun with it, but it's not for me.

 

[wdw4rfam]

Sci fi has my vote. Food is nothing special- like a burger/sandwich place with a couple other items, but nothing like it anywhere. Really fun atmosphere. 50’s has really great comfort food. Love the food there. But I can’t get into the theme there. You need to decide if food or atmosphere is more what you want.

 

[NYCANC]

Two weeks ago we did Sci-Fi for lunch and 50's for dinner. We always go to Sci-Fi but 50's was a 1st for us.
We like Sci-Fi a lot more.
Burgers, shakes and a fun atmosphere where you can relax.
50's theme is very cute inside but we thought the portions were on the smaller side. Well at least the meatloaf was.
I did like the gf dessert- s'mores!

 

[gharter]

Have done both several times.
Sci Fi, the food is good and consistant. Love the movies and sitting in the car.
50's, the food os always good. The experience seems to be very server dependant. We have had fun, annimated servers who really played up the part and had ones that were no different than a server at any other restaurant. Have seen this with different servers there at different tables as well. The second experience was no where near as good as the first.
Ultimately i'd go where the menu appeals to you more.

 

[Caitlyn Allen]

I am a HUGE 50s fan!
We have eaten at both before and I for sure prefer 50s!
I didn't mind eating at SciFi, really like the ambience but the ways the seats are set up it is quite difficult to communicate with the rest of your family (family of 5 over here), because you are facing the screen. No one in my family enjoyed their food except for me but I got the shrimp pasta and found there were more shrimps than noodles which was nice.
50s however, is SO much fun and delicious food!! I used to get the chicken pot pie but have tried just about everything on the menu and love it all along with the rest of the family. The atmosphere is probably the best part, actually the PB&J shake is the best part, but I highly recommend the experience for sure!

 

[cluvsdisney]

Right now, I prefer Sci Fi. The food has been more consistent lately and the atmosphere is better. I like that it's cool, dark, pretty quiet and that no one else is really near us. Sure we share a car, but other people have their back to us so it's not like they are actually there since theres money contact. In transitional TS places with tables pretty close together.

 

[Jimmy Mouse]

We love both but if I had to choose one, it would be Sci-Fi.

 

[Mr & Mrs DD]

50's Prime Time: We enjoy the food much better at 50's PT. We eat there on every visit.
The Sci-Fi: The atmosphere can't be beat, but for us, the food has been very average.
As far as food is concerned, we would choose 50's PT.

 

[LovesTimone]

SCI-FI hands down... milkshakes are pretty dang yummy, love the atmosphere, and the B movies are funny.... we look at it as a burger joint...

50's my family is not really interested in this type of dinning... and food is pretty heavy and with the heat isn't good for my crew.... We tried it once and it was not successful at all.

 

[EdnaMarieMode]

I like 50’s but Sci-Fi will always get my vote.

 

[cdunn03]

50"S ! The fried chicken is delish!

 

[KenHutch]

Well we have eaten at both many times. I call SciFi (which is one of my favorite places) a Counter Service impersonating a Table Service. The food is simpler but good, I have to admis a certain prejudice becasause in my office at 2 drive in speakers and pictures of classic drive ins. But the entire rest of my family tolerates SciFi but they love 50's. For our next trip (a birthday trip) the birthday girl has requested both a lunch and a dinner at 50's on different days. She loves the Pot Roast and the chocolate peanut butter cake,

 

[smiths02]

We find the food at both to be pretty much lower end chain restaurant (think Applebee's). The unique atmosphere of Sci Fi just can't be beat for us.

When we went to 50s, we didn't get a server who interacted with us much at all...I mean not even the level of a regular restaurant interaction, much less any shtick. It does have that retro 50s look, which was cool for DH and I (in our 30s), but my kids didn't really get it because they don't watch reruns of old shows. Whereas, while my kids don't understand a drive in movie, they understand eating in a car that feels like it is outside and the fun movie clips. Sci Fi is also dark and quieter, while it doesn't lend itself to family conversation, I find it a nice break. It is also nice that you don't have to see or really hear all the people waiting to get in while you are eating.

ETA: We ordered the pb&j shake at 50s. It just tasted like a shake made with peanut butter ice cream. Actually, tasted like it was made with ice milk/lowfat ice cream or not blended well because it was icy in parts. It was fine, but far from the best dessert or milkshake even at WDW.

 

[pattyw]

We prefer Sci-Fi. Love the burgers, love the movie clips!!

 

[wdw&sonny]

Have been to both many times. I love them both. If I had to pick one, I'd pick Sci Fi. No, wait, 50s. No Sci Fi...
both are great.

 

[Gussie Granger 1969]

I love them both but if I had to choose one, it’s Sci Fi. I love the atmosphere, it’s very relaxing in there.