We were at the World August 23-September 2nd. I made more PS that I usually do because we brought first-timers with us and wanted to show them a good time. We needed most of the PS afterall.
Favorite restaurant: Boma. First time for all of us. We had a 6:00 p.s. but arrived at 5:30 to tour the AKL. Were seated right away. The buffet was excellent and I admit I was a little concerned after reading some reports here. As encouraged by our server, we tried a little of everything. I skipped the cold salads so I wouldn't get too full. Everything was perfectly cooked and spiced. Desserts were among the best I've had on-site. Excellent South African red wine. We toured the savanna enclosure after dinner and decided to consider this resort for our next trip. We used the busses to get there with no problem -- took an AKL bus from Disney Studios. To return, took an Epcot bus, watched Illuminations and then bus to WL.
Le Cellier: definitely needed the PS here. waited 20 minutes after PS time. The food was good -- I had the petite filet mignon (eventually) but the server forgot my order!!! Everyone else had eaten by the time he brought out my steak. My oven roasted mushrooms were cold by then. The steak was good but the garlic smashed potatoes were wicked salty. We skipped dessert and had beavertails instead.
Teppanyaki -- this one I missed because I was deathly ill with some 12 hour virus. My family went without me and raved! Very, very kid friendly. Chef joked with the kids, flipping shrimp tails onto their heads and such. Host made them hopping origami frogs. Food was excellent. Worth every penny. Can't wait to try it myself.
Whispering Canyon Cafe -- hilarious! Our server was really into her part -- very droll. My daughter innocently asked for ketchup for her fries since they don't set the table with it. Only I
had an inkling of what was coming! I ordered the Skillet which was way too much food for me -- a good value if you have an appetite like Jethro Bodine.
Chefs de France -- Labor Day. Totally dead. We were one of three families there. Food was good rustic French but nothing special. I had the French Menu -- onion soup, roast chicken, potatoes, creme brulee. Dessert was the best part. Soup was disappointing. Will not do again because price is too high for food provided. Server was excellent, though.
The other meals were counter service. One night our meal consisted of soft pretzels and popcorn at the AMC theatre whilst swooning over Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom in POC.
Favorite restaurant: Boma. First time for all of us. We had a 6:00 p.s. but arrived at 5:30 to tour the AKL. Were seated right away. The buffet was excellent and I admit I was a little concerned after reading some reports here. As encouraged by our server, we tried a little of everything. I skipped the cold salads so I wouldn't get too full. Everything was perfectly cooked and spiced. Desserts were among the best I've had on-site. Excellent South African red wine. We toured the savanna enclosure after dinner and decided to consider this resort for our next trip. We used the busses to get there with no problem -- took an AKL bus from Disney Studios. To return, took an Epcot bus, watched Illuminations and then bus to WL.
Le Cellier: definitely needed the PS here. waited 20 minutes after PS time. The food was good -- I had the petite filet mignon (eventually) but the server forgot my order!!! Everyone else had eaten by the time he brought out my steak. My oven roasted mushrooms were cold by then. The steak was good but the garlic smashed potatoes were wicked salty. We skipped dessert and had beavertails instead.
Teppanyaki -- this one I missed because I was deathly ill with some 12 hour virus. My family went without me and raved! Very, very kid friendly. Chef joked with the kids, flipping shrimp tails onto their heads and such. Host made them hopping origami frogs. Food was excellent. Worth every penny. Can't wait to try it myself.
Whispering Canyon Cafe -- hilarious! Our server was really into her part -- very droll. My daughter innocently asked for ketchup for her fries since they don't set the table with it. Only I
had an inkling of what was coming! I ordered the Skillet which was way too much food for me -- a good value if you have an appetite like Jethro Bodine.
Chefs de France -- Labor Day. Totally dead. We were one of three families there. Food was good rustic French but nothing special. I had the French Menu -- onion soup, roast chicken, potatoes, creme brulee. Dessert was the best part. Soup was disappointing. Will not do again because price is too high for food provided. Server was excellent, though.
The other meals were counter service. One night our meal consisted of soft pretzels and popcorn at the AMC theatre whilst swooning over Johnny Depp and Orlando Bloom in POC.
