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8 Crazy Nights! A Disney Dining Report 4/20-4/28 Updated 7/11 FINAL UPDATE!
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After a fantastic Disney birthday I was amped up and ready for DHS the next morning. We made it for opening and got on lots of rides (including TSM twice yay!) and wanted to make the Indiana Jones Stunt Show. We decided to go to Backlot Express, we always like it here and it was very close to the Indiana Jones Stunt show. I really like their variety of entrees too ( I am one who tends to steer clear of Disney QS cheeseburgers).
Here's a pic of the inside
they also have outdoor covered seating. They do have burgers/chicken nuggets for those in your party that want basic fare, but they also have a Southwest Salad and our favs the Veggie Sandwich and Grilled Turkey Sandwich. So we ordered one of each of the sandwiches to share!
Here's our spread
The veggie sandwich comes with a side of black bean salad, which I wasnt sure if we would like. So I asked for fries instead, but the cashier said you couldnt sub anything but since I was on the DP then you could get fries TOO! She said the black bean salad counted as a garnish on the DP, so that's why there are extra fries on the tray. We actually both really liked it though, had lime in it which we both LOVE. For dessert DH got the cheesecake...just ok he said. I got the no sugar added parfait which I always enjoy. I like the healthier stuff most of the time so anything to help the cause in Disney I appreciate
The sandwiches were both good, the turkey seemed a little soggy this time though, but had good flavor with the roasted red peppers. The veggie one was nice and crispy outside with yummy gooey cheese and perfectly grilled veggies inside.
After lunch we rolled on over to watch Indiana Jones. Then we watched Beauty and the Beast...after this DH somehow convinced me to go on ToT! He went first and told me I would like it, so I trusted him. Plus he promised me a Mickey Premium (for some reason food bribes always work on me
) So I did it and LOVED it! Then we tried getting the Mickey Premium...remember when the chai tea place couldnt accept DP credits? well after waiting in line for 20 min I was told the same thing. Let me tell you I was NOT happy
. The girl radioed another cart somehow and told me the stand by the exit was working and had them. I was pretty annoyed, but I wasnt about to pay OOP for another snack! So we hoofed it up to the exit and FINALLY got me one of these!
And here's me all happy with my ice cream
Since we were already by the exit we decided to take the boat to Epcot to meet DHs brother and wife again for dinner.
Up Next: San Angel Inn....will we like it?
Here's a pic of the inside
they also have outdoor covered seating. They do have burgers/chicken nuggets for those in your party that want basic fare, but they also have a Southwest Salad and our favs the Veggie Sandwich and Grilled Turkey Sandwich. So we ordered one of each of the sandwiches to share!
Here's our spread
The veggie sandwich comes with a side of black bean salad, which I wasnt sure if we would like. So I asked for fries instead, but the cashier said you couldnt sub anything but since I was on the DP then you could get fries TOO! She said the black bean salad counted as a garnish on the DP, so that's why there are extra fries on the tray. We actually both really liked it though, had lime in it which we both LOVE. For dessert DH got the cheesecake...just ok he said. I got the no sugar added parfait which I always enjoy. I like the healthier stuff most of the time so anything to help the cause in Disney I appreciate
The sandwiches were both good, the turkey seemed a little soggy this time though, but had good flavor with the roasted red peppers. The veggie one was nice and crispy outside with yummy gooey cheese and perfectly grilled veggies inside. After lunch we rolled on over to watch Indiana Jones. Then we watched Beauty and the Beast...after this DH somehow convinced me to go on ToT! He went first and told me I would like it, so I trusted him. Plus he promised me a Mickey Premium (for some reason food bribes always work on me
) So I did it and LOVED it! Then we tried getting the Mickey Premium...remember when the chai tea place couldnt accept DP credits? well after waiting in line for 20 min I was told the same thing. Let me tell you I was NOT happy. The girl radioed another cart somehow and told me the stand by the exit was working and had them. I was pretty annoyed, but I wasnt about to pay OOP for another snack! So we hoofed it up to the exit and FINALLY got me one of these!
And here's me all happy with my ice cream
Since we were already by the exit we decided to take the boat to Epcot to meet DHs brother and wife again for dinner.
Up Next: San Angel Inn....will we like it?
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Sorry Ohana and the Poly were disappointing....but glad that you had a nice birthday despite it!
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So far, so good!! I love dining reviews!!
I was just wondering about that! Did it travel well? I have a cousin who would LOVE me forever if I brought one home for him
I was just wondering about that! Did it travel well? I have a cousin who would LOVE me forever if I brought one home for him
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So far, so good!! I love dining reviews!!
I was just wondering about that! Did it travel well? I have a cousin who would LOVE me forever if I brought one home for him
Thanks!
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So far, so good!! I love dining reviews!!
I was just wondering about that! Did it travel well? I have a cousin who would LOVE me forever if I brought one home for him
It sure did! I waited a few days after, put the kids to bed and went to town on that bad boy alone! No sharing!
I almost cried though. Just thinking about MK and not being there! 
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I found the same problem with our late dinner. We had eaten at O'hana a couple of times before; once at the 1st dinner seating at 5pm and then at a 6:15 seating the next time we were there. Both times were FABULOUS, fresh and fun. I had heard all the hipe about eating at O'hana to see wishes so I scheduled an 8:20 ressie for 9:00 wishes and boy was that a mistake! It was like we were getting the bottom of the barrel of every food they were serving. Nothing was fresh and we were feeling very rushed. I do love O'hana but we will stick to a normal dinner time between 5-6:30pm. We had even a worse experience at 50's prime time. Our ressie was at 7:55 with a park closing at 8pm. We were set toward the back of the restraunt, close to the kitchen. They had started cleaning up throughout the restraunt and there were only about 10 partys left in the place. The service was horrible, the food was nasty and the CM's were hollaring across the restraunt at each other talking about trying to hurry and get out of there so they could go to some party they were invited to. It was like we weren't even there. The late reservations have been 2 of the worse that we have experienced at Disney. No more late ressies for us. If that is the only ADR that is available, we will choose not to take it and find something else that is available earlier in the evening.
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I'm enjoying you dining report!
Sorry you had such a bad experience at 'Ohana. We ate there last year for the first time and really enjoyed it. I always get the first dinner ressies. We like to eat early, and the food is usually better and the service too.
Sorry you had such a bad experience at 'Ohana. We ate there last year for the first time and really enjoyed it. I always get the first dinner ressies. We like to eat early, and the food is usually better and the service too.
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I found the same problem with our late dinner. We had eaten at O'hana a couple of times before; once at the 1st dinner seating at 5pm and then at a 6:15 seating the next time we were there. Both times were FABULOUS, fresh and fun. I had heard all the hipe about eating at O'hana to see wishes so I scheduled an 8:20 ressie for 9:00 wishes and boy was that a mistake! It was like we were getting the bottom of the barrel of every food they were serving. Nothing was fresh and we were feeling very rushed. I do love O'hana but we will stick to a normal dinner time between 5-6:30pm. We had even a worse experience at 50's prime time. Our ressie was at 7:55 with a park closing at 8pm. We were set toward the back of the restraunt, close to the kitchen. They had started cleaning up throughout the restraunt and there were only about 10 partys left in the place. The service was horrible, the food was nasty and the CM's were hollaring across the restraunt at each other talking about trying to hurry and get out of there so they could go to some party they were invited to. It was like we weren't even there. The late reservations have been 2 of the worse that we have experienced at Disney. No more late ressies for us. If that is the only ADR that is available, we will choose not to take it and find something else that is available earlier in the evening.
I thought that had something to do with it, but when I kept calling the week before they kept saying the restaurant was open until 11pm and they kept qouting me later times for parties of 4! Oh well maybe we'll try it again earlier!
Thanks! I think I will stick with an early ressie here from now on...
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Sorry everyone for the long delay! I know its a bit 
but I figured I would let you all know what took so long. For the last few weeks I have been getting terrible acid reflux and kept burping all the time (sorry TMI!) as well as being SUPER tired. I kept putting off going to the doctor until I lost my lunch last week and everyone at work starting nagging me to take a pregnancy test. Well guess what? It was POSITIVE!!!!! 
So needless to say the combination of not feeling so good and shock have prevented me from being on the DIS I went to the doctor today and got the official thumbs up that I am indeed pregnant so please send me good thoughts and prayers! 
So next time we go to Disney I will hopefully be one of those people with the giant strollers taking out everybody's ankles 
Ok on with the show!
We took the boat over to Epcot from DHS and made our way over to San Angel Inn by about 5pm. We had 5:30pm ressies for a party of 2, but my BIL and SIL decided to join us for another few days. We walked up to the podium and they were able to take us as a party of 4 right away!
We didnt get a table right by the water (if I remember correctly those tables were for larger parties as well as a few tables for 2) But we did have a nice view a few rows back.
Sorry this ones so blurry!
I have always wanted to eat here since we always ride the boat ride, and I get jealous of the people in the restaurant
After all the negative reviews I was expecting the service and food to be terrible and just check this restaurant off my list of must-dos. But we were very pleasantly surprised! We had a very nice and efficient server who brought these puppies out right away:
They were actually pretty good! I mean the chips could have been much better if they were cooked there but the salsa was quite yummy. I could tell it was fresh and not canned. We went through two baskets of chips and salsa!
DH and I both had Tecata Beer but I forgot to take pics of those. For our entrees BIL and SIL ordered the same thing (allears.net)
Pollo A Las Rajas - grilled chicken breast served over red peppers, onion strips, cream sauce, and fresh cheese $24
They both really enjoyed it. They said it had a little spice but was very creamy and had wonderful flavor.
DH had (allears.net)Puntas de Filete en Salsa Guajillo - Beef tenderloin tips sautéed with fresh onions and chile Guajillo sauce, served over corn tortillas, black beans, and fresh cheese $28
He was happy with his...although somehow he thought he was getting a whole steak, even though the menu said right on it steak TIPS
I tasted it and it had a nice smokey flavor, tasted like ancho chiles to me (smoked poblano peppers) The only thing he said was lacking was more of a side dish, he said he felt "jipped" with the black beans.
and I ordered (allears.net)Filete Motuleno - Grilled beef tenderloin with beans, Oaxaco melted cheese, Ranchero sauce, Pablano peppers, and fried plaintain $32
All I can say is YUM I ordered this because i LOVE plantains, oaxaca cheese, and poblanos....add those things to a filet of beef and I'm in heaven. I would have been very upset if it had sucked considering it had some of my favorite Latin cuisine ingredients. But alas it was SCRUMPTIOUS and I ate every bit. They even cooked my steak perfectly to MR! I love it when they dont overcook my steak
For dessert SIL and BIL ordered: (allears.net) Flan de Vainilla - vanilla custard in syrup, topped with roasted almonds $5.75
They liked it and said the sauce was really what made it.
DH and I both had The Special which was a white chocolate mousse with berries in a phyllo shell served with caramel sauce.
This was SOOOOOO GOOD It was light and the perfect ending to this meal. I literally tried to lick the plate but DH said I couldnt
All 4 of us LOVED San Angel Inn....I guess we are crazy or something
Seeing that most people give it a big thumbs down. I give it a HUGE Maybe it had a lot to do with the combination of the relaxing atmosphere, the beers, and the food but we had a great time. It is on our must-do list for next trip!
Up Next: Mara part 2 and Le Cellier!
but I figured I would let you all know what took so long. For the last few weeks I have been getting terrible acid reflux and kept burping all the time (sorry TMI!) as well as being SUPER tired. I kept putting off going to the doctor until I lost my lunch last week and everyone at work starting nagging me to take a pregnancy test. Well guess what? It was POSITIVE!!!!! So needless to say the combination of not feeling so good and shock have prevented me from being on the DIS I went to the doctor today and got the official thumbs up that I am indeed pregnant so please send me good thoughts and prayers! So next time we go to Disney I will hopefully be one of those people with the giant strollers taking out everybody's ankles Ok on with the show!
We took the boat over to Epcot from DHS and made our way over to San Angel Inn by about 5pm. We had 5:30pm ressies for a party of 2, but my BIL and SIL decided to join us for another few days. We walked up to the podium and they were able to take us as a party of 4 right away!
We didnt get a table right by the water (if I remember correctly those tables were for larger parties as well as a few tables for 2) But we did have a nice view a few rows back.
Sorry this ones so blurry!
I have always wanted to eat here since we always ride the boat ride, and I get jealous of the people in the restaurant
After all the negative reviews I was expecting the service and food to be terrible and just check this restaurant off my list of must-dos. But we were very pleasantly surprised! We had a very nice and efficient server who brought these puppies out right away:
They were actually pretty good! I mean the chips could have been much better if they were cooked there but the salsa was quite yummy. I could tell it was fresh and not canned. We went through two baskets of chips and salsa!
DH and I both had Tecata Beer but I forgot to take pics of those. For our entrees BIL and SIL ordered the same thing (allears.net)
Pollo A Las Rajas - grilled chicken breast served over red peppers, onion strips, cream sauce, and fresh cheese $24
They both really enjoyed it. They said it had a little spice but was very creamy and had wonderful flavor.
DH had (allears.net)Puntas de Filete en Salsa Guajillo - Beef tenderloin tips sautéed with fresh onions and chile Guajillo sauce, served over corn tortillas, black beans, and fresh cheese $28
He was happy with his...although somehow he thought he was getting a whole steak, even though the menu said right on it steak TIPS
I tasted it and it had a nice smokey flavor, tasted like ancho chiles to me (smoked poblano peppers) The only thing he said was lacking was more of a side dish, he said he felt "jipped" with the black beans.
and I ordered (allears.net)Filete Motuleno - Grilled beef tenderloin with beans, Oaxaco melted cheese, Ranchero sauce, Pablano peppers, and fried plaintain $32
All I can say is YUM I ordered this because i LOVE plantains, oaxaca cheese, and poblanos....add those things to a filet of beef and I'm in heaven. I would have been very upset if it had sucked considering it had some of my favorite Latin cuisine ingredients. But alas it was SCRUMPTIOUS and I ate every bit. They even cooked my steak perfectly to MR! I love it when they dont overcook my steak
For dessert SIL and BIL ordered: (allears.net) Flan de Vainilla - vanilla custard in syrup, topped with roasted almonds $5.75
They liked it and said the sauce was really what made it.
DH and I both had The Special which was a white chocolate mousse with berries in a phyllo shell served with caramel sauce.
This was SOOOOOO GOOD It was light and the perfect ending to this meal. I literally tried to lick the plate but DH said I couldnt
All 4 of us LOVED San Angel Inn....I guess we are crazy or something
Seeing that most people give it a big thumbs down. I give it a HUGE
Maybe it had a lot to do with the combination of the relaxing atmosphere, the beers, and the food but we had a great time. It is on our must-do list for next trip!Up Next: Mara part 2 and Le Cellier!
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Congratulations! Just read through your whole report, love it! 
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Congrats! That is wonderful news!
And thanks for the SAI review, I am even more excited to eat there next week!
And thanks for the SAI review, I am even more excited to eat there next week!
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Congratulations!!! I guess you can get a pass for making us wait for the update! 
I am very happy for you both. 
I was so glad to see your SAI review. I, too, get jealous of the people eating there when I ride the boat, and I decided that regardless of the bad reviews, we will try it in Nov. Glad to see a good review, that cinches it!
I am very happy for you both. I was so glad to see your SAI review. I, too, get jealous of the people eating there when I ride the boat, and I decided that regardless of the bad reviews, we will try it in Nov. Glad to see a good review, that cinches it!
I'm very happy for you and your DH. Thank you for taking the time to write your reviews- you did an outstanding job-very helpful! 
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Love your review so far!
And congrats on your fabulous news!!!!!
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