50's Primetime, I've read alot but what EXACTLY

[PolyAddict]

are the antics that go on? Can you give some examples? We chose this over Sci Fi for lunch for the menu only. Is it REALLY annoying?

Thanks

 

[UnderTheMistletoe]

I think it really depends on how into it you allow the waiter or waitress to get.

We went some time ago (about 2 years) and it was just DH and I- we were still just dating. The young man we had was terrific, and we just pkayed right into it. He ended up pulling out a train whistle and making me finish the last bite of my green beans. But, if you were to shoot them a Don't go there look, I have a feeling they would back off.

If you're at all worried, maybe you want to consider a different meal?

 

[ribbot]

Wasn't annoying to us at all. We LOVED the place and can't wait to go back (the chicken is EXCELLENT!).

There was a man at a table beside us, and he accidentally spilled something and the waitress made him stand in the corner (facing the wall) while she cleaned it up.

Our waitress didn't really bother with us much--maybe it was because we had a 4 year old with us---she just told him to eat all of his green beans

Maybe it was because we were actually expecting and awaiting for something, but what we saw was basically nothing that would keep us away. It was kind of a truck stop atmosphere, maybe a little loud---but nothing that a sense of humor can't take care of.

 

[akfan]

I've eaten there twice, and things didn't get nearly as crazy as we had hoped! The food at Prime Time is much better than Sci-Fi.

 

[Debbie Jean]

No one can tell you exactly what happens and whether it is annyoying because every experience is different. So much depends on the "cousin" you get and what your attitude is.

Having said that, I can share my own experience. We were entertained not only by what our "cousin" did with us, but the surrounding tables he was serving. Made a bunch of teenage girls go to the bathroom to wash their hands... when they said they already did, he asked them what color the wallpaper was... needless to say they got it wrong, so off they went
I spilled some gravy on my shirt and he made everyone say "naughty, naughty mama" several times. One woman had to stand in the corner because she actually tried to hide her green beans under the plate... everyone had to say "shame, shame, shame".

I think that's pretty typical though your experience may be different. If you can be a good sport and enjoy a laugh, this is a totally fun place!

 

[GOOFYDONALDMICKEY]

We ate at 50's Primetime Cafe last summer and we had a very vocal waitress (mother). She made you set the table and eat everything on your plate or no desert. My wife hid her green beens under her fried chicken bones and the waitress found it. She made a scene over the whole restaurant and using the airplane method (like a child) she made my wife eat the rest of her green beens while everyone in the place made airplane sounds. I thought the drama was a nice touch.

 

[maddhatir]

IT IS SO MUCH FUN!

the food is just OK- but the atmosphere makes it taste much better!

we had an Aunt ( i forget her name, darn!) she kept calling my DH Skippy!

we also had our 4yr old niece with us and she kept telling her how big she has gotten and that she never comes to see her anymore. she asked my niece "remember when Aunt ? used to rock you in her arms?" AND MY NIECE SAID YES!

when we were leaving she told us not to be strangers and come to visit your aunt more often!

it is worth the experience ...at least once!

 

[JadenLayne]

Okay I HONESTLY HATE GREEN BEANS. If I eat them I'm gonna puke, do they understand this?

 

[Kimberly815]

Okay I HONESTLY HATE GREEN BEANS. If I eat them I'm gonna puke, do they understand this?

Yeah, I am wondering this myself. I am going in August (with my Maid and Matron of honor! Woohoo!) and one of them pretty much doesn't eat vegetables at all. Should I be bringing a ziploc baggie to hide the evidence?

 

[GOOFYDONALDMICKEY]

Yeah, I am wondering this myself. I am going in August (with my Maid and Matron of honor! Woohoo!) and one of them pretty much doesn't eat vegetables at all. Should I be bringing a ziploc baggie to hide the evidence?

I wouldn't worry about it too much - my wife just played along.

 

[jayhjay]

Yeah, I am wondering this myself. I am going in August (with my Maid and Matron of honor! Woohoo!) and one of them pretty much doesn't eat vegetables at all. Should I be bringing a ziploc baggie to hide the evidence?

Rumor has it you can substitute corn if you ask. But I haven't tried it.

 

[theflowerladee]

This is our favorite WDW restaurant, we have been a number of times and have had as many different "cousins", Lydia and Jamie were the best.
We have had homework, had to look at photo albums, set our own table, been scolded for wearing hats, elbows on the table, not finishing green beans(must be there favorite). We saw a lady standing in the corner holding a sugar packet to the wall with her nose(i don't know what she was being punished for). On our last trip one of the kids forgot to ask for a second helping of mashed potatoes and when Jamie came back to the table she told him to go in the kitchen and get them himself. If you play along they will, if
you don't want to be bothered I think they can usually tell that to and will not go to far. Every place is different, we have heard alot about the antics of the servers at the Whispering Canyon and when we went we got nothing.

You will have a great time, go in not expecting anything but to have fun and you won't be disappointed.

 

[vascubaguy]

We experienced pretty much the same as others that have posted. We had to set our own table, and we got the eat all your greenbeans spill, and the elbows off the table.

DP played into a little more and complained about having to use a 'paper napkin' when the neighbors had nice cloth napkins. Our 'cousin' reminded him that we were NOT next door, but she promptly went and got a cloth napkin - likely from Hollywood & Vine next door.

My little brother also played into a little when she came back and said he couldn't have dessert until he finished his green beans. He told her that they were so good he wanted to take them with him so he could continue to enjoy them the next day for lunch!

Our 'cousin' was as entertaining as some of the others though. One of the 'aunts' in another section was great and we were rather entertained watching and listening to her. Someone was having a birthday so she made everyone sing happy birthday. THEN she made everyone sing it in Spanish... which went a little something like this... "Happy Birthday to you... *cha cha cha*... happy birthday to you.. *cha cha cha* It was hilarious to see as she was also adding some dance moves to shake her rump!

I think we might go back in October (definately not doing H&V again)...

 

[MyGoofy26]

Rumor has it you can substitute corn if you ask. But I haven't tried it.

Yep - I'll go ahead and confirm this one. My aunt subbed hers for corn, no problems.


We've been there twice. The first was me, a friend, my aunt, my cousin, her DH and two kids DD 4 (at the time) and DS 6.

We managed to walk in and get a table - had to wait, but they didn't turn us away. They split us up into two tables (all they could do last minute) that were by each other, but in two different "sections" for the waitstaff. So my friend and I were at a table with the kids (I gave everyone grief about this, LOL) and the other three at the other table. Our waiter, can't remember names, was great with the kids. He decided that DD was the princess and she couldn't get into trouble. . . so anything she did, DS got yelled at! LOL! He wasn't too happy about that. After the waiter left, I had to try and explain that they're just playing around . . he was really going to be upset. The waiter stayed true to his word and anything DD did, DS got in trouble, LOL. I don't think my cousin's DS was enjoying it . . until . . . at the next table their waitress had been giving them a hard time and my cousins DH decided to play along and hid his green beans under a napkin. Waitress comes out, sees what he did and made him stand with his nose the wall in the doorway. The kids were LOVING it! "Daddy's in trouble! Daddy's in trouble!" He had to stand there for a few minutes, and since he was in the doorway he was on display for two rooms, LOL.

The second time our waitress was more self-depricating than anything. . she really didn't pick on us. She'd just make fun of herself and acted annoyed. We were debating between desserts to split and mom asked the waitress which she liked and she said, "look at me! Do I look like there are any I DON'T like?!" That was the sort of stuff she did.

 

[Kimberly815]

I wouldn't worry about it too much - my wife just played along.

Thanks! Thats a bit of a relief!

 

[Kimberly815]

Rumor has it you can substitute corn if you ask. But I haven't tried it.

Thanks! I will have to try that, or make her try. . . I think she eats corn!

 

[ribbot]

Okay I HONESTLY HATE GREEN BEANS. If I eat them I'm gonna puke, do they understand this?

Why not when ordering, just tell them you're allergic to them and ask for something else?

The guy next to us didn't eat his beans, and she came out with the whipped cream can, squirted them all up and told the guy to eat them. He didn't though. It's not really a big deal if you don't do what they say. They're not there to ruin your meal or vacation, they do this all in fun. I just feel bad for the people that have no CLUE that stuff like this might happen. I'm sure there are people everyday that stomp out of there all upset, not knowing that it's all a show.

 

[PolyAddict]

You guys are cracking me up.

I do like to sit down and enjoy my meal, however, I do have a sense of humor. Hey, I live 15 minutes from New Orleans.

This restaurant should be fine with my group.

 

[mom2alix]

We eat here every trip and always have a good time.

For our most recent trip, our waitress "Mom" was fairly low-key. No hat for my uncle, called uncle Scooter and DH Skippy. She also told my cousin to get he elbows off the table, but that was about it. I was in between the baby and my little girl, so I guess she thought I had enough to contend with. The next table had a waiter that was making someone get up and do "I'm a Little Teapot" with him which was pretty funny.

In the past DH has gotten the "what color was the soap" question and I'm been reprimanded for being a goody two-shoes for setting him up. It's all in good fun.

I will say too that I thought the wait staff here was VERY eager to help with understanding the DDP. Definitely one of our favorite places.

 

[lilybeth11602]

I'm not much on being put on the spot and when its time to eat I dont want our waiter or waitress hanging around talking but this place is really fun and I guess they can tell how in to it you are.They can really give you a hard time if your wanting it or they just joke around with you if your not.We love the food its always great but you better eat your green beans!Its especially great if you have kids.