Judging from my last review, you may know what I munched on in the morning hours for our day at Hollywood Studios. It was glorious to get up a little later this particular morning. We slept in, grabbed a Donut on the run, and walked to HS via the walkway leading from our hotel. I just love that walkway! What also makes the proximity of the Epcot area Resorts great is the ferry service. After a day at the park, you might want to skip the walkway and simply take the ferry back if all that walking has tired you out!
The morning was spent as all mornings in Hollywood Studio are - frantically rushing from one ride to the next in the hopes that we can secure the necessary fastpasses. Of course, that generally means Toy Story! I will pose a question for you - what is it about that ride that makes everyone go crazy? It's perhaps one of the Hatter's all-time favorites, but I have to say, about half the time we travel to Disney, we don't get to ride this ride. We just aren't the type of people that will wait 2 hours for 1 ride!! In all honestly, I do everything not to wait an hour, either. But I guess that's the beauty of having been so many times - you can relax more and not stress about getting to every single thing.
But back to the subject of this post - lunch!
The Hatter had never dined at this particular location before. We had been to the bar in past trips, getting the famed PB&J Milkshake or perhaps a Cocktail, but he had never actually been inside the restaurant itself. What entertainment it is!!
There was a wait of perhaps 20 minutes, and then we were sat in a very friendly, very LOUD waitresss section. But thats also the atmosphere you need to know about before coming here the staff treats you like their own family, and that includes admonishments, teasing, and complaints about your not eating enough vegetables. They are also costumed in 50s housewife attire, complete with apron and wagging finger.
With Entrees such as Fried Chicken, Meatloaf, and Pot Roast, the menu items really do take you back to your childhood, reminding many people of a time when they sat around the family dinner table as kids.
Because of the Dining Plan, we had the option of starting off with a milkshake as our beverage choice, but that (very filling) mistake happened last year at Sci-Fi. This time we just opted for water and ordered some appetizers.
Jeremy got the Onion Rings, which I was secretly envious of. While some places in Disney offer gluten free onion rings (such as Raglan Road), 50′s Prime Times version is deliciously beer battered, making them off limits to me. So he indulged in the two-person sized appetizer, and I chose Aunt Annies Seafood Salad. This came with Shrimp, Scallops and Crab tossed in a citrus vinaigrette. It was tasty, but I was saving room for my entree!
Jeremy isnt one for the usual home-cooked meals that most people think of. He doesnt like meatloaf, roast, pot pie and usually likes his fried chicken in nugget form. So he bypassed the usuals and ordered the Fish Sandwich. An odd choice to be sure, but he really enjoyed it! I also think he was a little on the full side after all those onion rings!
I however, really like all that comfort food, and opted for Grandmas Chicken Pot Pie! The chef shocked me when he said that he could make a gluten free version, so I happily took him up on it. It came out piping hot in a very large bowl, and in place of the crust were two large tapioca rolls to soak up all the gooey goodness. I was in heaven!
Of course the dessert menu was soon to come. We had purposefully not ordered the milkshake at the beginning so that we could enjoy dessert. Jeremy got his favorite the PB&J. It tastes exactly like it sounds, and its fantastic! I had ordered one to-go last year from the bar section of the restaurant, and walked around the park with it for an afternoon snack.
The chef made a special creation for me a Brownie Sundae with Tofutti Ice Cream. I was a little kid in the ice cream shop, wanting to bury my face in the plate that was set in front of me! Rarely do I get dessert anywhere, so my time at Disney is always a delicious indulgence.
We really like 50′s Prime Time. The theming is fun, the food is filling and offers a ride down memory lane, and the waitresses are an attraction in and of themselves! Will we go back every time? Most likely not. But it's certainly not our last visit, either!
