bad dinning experiences

[dianeschlicht]

And while we're at it, let's get the Princesses out of Norway! Bring back Akershus as it used to be. I loved that place!

I'll second that idea!!! Akershus used to be our very favorite. It was true authentic Norwegian food, and we loved it! It's been years since I could enjoy that place!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Dinning is seriously declining throughout all of WDW. ....

I certainly hope so. All that noise.

And the food isn't that great either at some of the restaurants. But some are still pretty wonderful. The Eggs Benedict at Grand Floridian Cafe were very good. As was all the food at Le Cellier.

 

[toocherie]

Ok you've sold me, where at France do you get slushie....and what kind. I saw some at China too (5.99)and kinda was leary anydody have them....also I noticed that Mororoco had Daquris inside for like 5.99???

It's at a booth next to the lake (a permanent booth). There is a Grand Marnier slushie that is orange (and delish!) and a Citron lemonade one--I haven't tried the second type--but wanted to--just didn't make it back. Next trip for sure!

 

[granmanh603]

It's at a booth next to the lake (a permanent booth). There is a Grand Marnier slushie that is orange (and delish!) and a Citron lemonade one--I haven't tried the second type--but wanted to--just didn't make it back. Next trip for sure!

Thanks, won't be back til March but will try that then. Sound good!!!!

 

[bbluvsdis]

I would love to see SSR have a food court like the one at Caribbean Beach resort. It is great with lots of choices. SSR is probably as big and needs more choices. We would eat there a lot more if they did!

 

[doconeill]

We didn't have issues with AP last year, but we never tried for breakfast...lunch/dinner seemed fine. However the layout is atrocious. It's more like a food counter at a gas station/quickymart than a proper counter service. Even when it wasn't crowded, it would have been remarkably easy to simply walk out with my food, unnoticed and unpaid.

It would probably be worse if it was more centrally located - I've got to think some at outlying locations probably don't bother.

Perhaps one of the other buildings might better accomodate a counter service?

As for the complaint about Cape May, this was because they got rid of Broccolini, or because of the lack of a discount? As for the latter, there are LOTS of places that don't offer a DVC or AP discount. But, as an AP holder, you CAN get the TIW card - which gets you discounts at far more table service locations, and often a better discount (20%) than either of the others (often 10%), and fewer limitations (DVC/AP are sometimes limited to certain meals).

 

[permavac]

That's interesting. San Angel is one of our favorites in all of WDW and we've always had stellar service there. It sounds like you got a bad waiter, but I wouldn't write the whole place off because of it.

I hear ya. I'm not usually one to fault an organization for one bad experience either but I complained to the manager - that's how I found out I could get the sauce not spicy. The manager blamed me - he said I should have asked for it "sooner" (which I had). Long story short - it was my husband's birthday meal, we had a terrible experience, the waiter and the manager treated us poorly so we just have an overall rotten feeling about the place. I understand that's not everyone's experience, but this one I just can't get over. Glad other people have been luckier.

 

[eporter66]

We had a bad dining experience at Olivia's (OKW) for dinner on our last vacation (10/18 - 10/24). I still think the lunch is ok, but I doubt I will ever go back to Olivia's for dinner.

We have been getting 1 or 2 bedrooms, and honestly - we almost always eat breakfast in the room, the only exception is we have booked a character breakfast for 1 day on our last few trips. Depending on our touring plans, we might pick up something small (pretzel etc..) in the park if we stay all day. If we go back to the resort for a swim, we usually have hot dogs, chicken nuggets, PB&J's or a frozen pizza to whip up in the room. We usually have dinner out, but on this last trip we did eat in one evening (and it was fine).

It is a great way to save a little money, save time waiting around. I hope what everyone is saying is not true, but it would be a shame if they let their food service slide.

 

[bonybroad]

I was just at SSR this weekend, and the line for AP was ridiculous. We didn't even try to eat there. When I saw the little note on TV NOT to eat there at certain times, I had to laugh.
YOU KNOW there is a problem, and you aren't going to fix it?
Duh,this one is a no-brainer for Disney. There is PLENTY of room at the resort for another food place.
I can't spend money waiting in line. Or at a bus stop. Or when I order groceries. Or when I go offsite to eat because I am starving.

 

[eporter66]

Ok you've sold me, where at France do you get slushie....and what kind. I saw some at China too (5.99)and kinda was leary anydody have them....also I noticed that Mororoco had Daquris inside for like 5.99???

During the F&W Fest there was a booth setup outside the France area that sold the slushies. My wife saw Samatha Brown on Travel Chanel rave about them and she bought one. It tasted like the old St. Josephs chewable baby aspirin to me (a flavor I like - not a slam). I started laughing and told her what I thought, and she agreed. Regardless, we drank it down quickly. A nice refreshing drink.

 

[disneynutz]

It's at a booth next to the lake (a permanent booth). There is a Grand Marnier slushie that is orange (and delish!) and a Citron lemonade one--I haven't tried the second type--but wanted to--just didn't make it back. Next trip for sure!

Just had a couple yesterday. Price is now $9 each. Weren't they cheaper b4?

 

[Lynn5700]

Hmm I love disney food LOL.

I did not have a problem at AP..but we went at like 7PM so that may be why. I know the mornings are always busy at any CS though.

I guess we are just lucky cause we always have great service.

Sorry OP.

 

[Entropy]

It's at a booth next to the lake (a permanent booth). There is a Grand Marnier slushie that is orange (and delish!) and a Citron lemonade one--I haven't tried the second type--but wanted to--just didn't make it back. Next trip for sure!

I know that place. You can get a Kir Royale there also. It's the only time that I've seen one outside of the real Paris.

 

[doconeill]

Just had a couple yesterday. Price is now $9 each. Weren't they cheaper b4?

I think they were a buck cheaper last year...

FYI, the citrus-flavored one is made with Grey Goose vodka.

They are at a permanent booth in France, to the right of the pathway towards UK/IG - it is not just there for F&W.

 

[BostonDisneyKid]

On the sub topic here...

Originally Posted by toocherie
It's at a booth next to the lake (a permanent booth). There is a Grand Marnier slushie that is orange (and delish!) and a Citron lemonade one--I haven't tried the second type--but wanted to--just didn't make it back. Next trip for sure!

Gran Marnier Slushies are a must, every trip!​

 

[LisaS]

We went to Columbia House and they used to have soup and 1/2 sandwich....no more and the sandwich selection was awful a Hummus sandwich??????

The soup and 1/2 sandwich option was eliminated several months ago. That really upset my DH because his favorite CS meal in all of WDW was a cup of veggie chili and 1/2 of a Lighthouse (hummus) sandwich. It takes a lot to upset him, but that did and he even fired off an email to someone at WDW to urge them to bring that option back. In the meantime, we get one Lighthouse sandwich and a bowl of chili and split it between us.

I can't tell if you tried that sandwich and didn't like it or just didn't like the sound of it. It does sound strange: hummus, broccoli slaw and tomato on hearty bread (used to be olive bread but they changed it a while back). If you have not tried it, DON'T!!! It will only make you miserable when you have to wait months to get back to WDW to have another one. When making our dining plans for a future trip the first thing I do is figure out which day we'll be going to CHH so I can get my Lighthouse sandwich fix. It is one of my favorite meals at WDW. I get cravings for it between visits. I have one right now thanks to your post!

 

[DisFlan]

Just had a couple yesterday. Price is now $9 each. Weren't they cheaper b4?

Yup, they used to be $8 (and I think they may have started at $7). But, wow, they're sure good.

Dining has been sliding for quite awhile. The dining plan has been around forever, but it wasn't pushed as much as in the last few years (we used it way back in the early '90s and many years after that). So the DP itself isn't the main reason for the decline. Dining started to slide noticeably when free dining entered the picture - and its associated cutbacks in menus, tips, offerings, appetizers etc. The advantage of the original, paid-for DP itself has been pretty much gutted. The current CM cutbacks because of the economy aren't helping, either - service and quality goes downhill.

We no longer buy the DP. If you have an AP, the Tables in Wonderland (DDE) card is probably a better deal. It is for us. We can order exactly what we want - at a discount. (I'm one of those "salad/appy, wine and dessert" people.)

DisFlan

 

[granmanh603]

The soup and 1/2 sandwich option was eliminated several months ago. That really upset my DH because his favorite CS meal in all of WDW was a cup of veggie chili and 1/2 of a Lighthouse (hummus) sandwich. It takes a lot to upset him, but that did and he even fired off an email to someone at WDW to urge them to bring that option back. In the meantime, we get one Lighthouse sandwich and a bowl of chili and split it between us.

I can't tell if you tried that sandwich and didn't like it or just didn't like the sound of it. It does sound strange: hummus, broccoli slaw and tomato on hearty bread (used to be olive bread but they changed it a while back). If you have not tried it, DON'T!!! It will only make you miserable when you have to wait months to get back to WDW to have another one. When making our dining plans for a future trip the first thing I do is figure out which day we'll be going to CHH so I can get my Lighthouse sandwich fix. It is one of my favorite meals at WDW. I get cravings for it between visits. I have one right now thanks to your post!

Sorry I didn't mean to insult anyones taste, I did not try, I was just picturing that hummus dip, isn't it like mashed up beans??? but maybe I will try...still they took away some other choices of sandwiches because I know what I used to get with it was gone and I had to get chicken fingers, they were ok but I have to admit I didn't feel too well later in the day. I also think they changed the salad I used to get there....I guess I just don't like change and I really didn't find any of the changes for the better....and sorry again about the hummus thing. Carol

 

[LisaS]

Sorry I didn't mean to insult anyones taste, I did not try, I was just picturing that hummus dip, isn't it like mashed up beans??? but maybe I will try...still they took away some other choices of sandwiches because I know what I used to get with it was gone and I had to get chicken fingers, they were ok but I have to admit I didn't feel too well later in the day. I also think they changed the salad I used to get there....I guess I just don't like change and I really didn't find any of the changes for the better....and sorry again about the hummus thing. Carol

No need to apologize! I mainly wanted to confirm that they hadn't messed with my favorite sandwich. I don't know what I'll do if they either ruin it by trying to "improve" it or take it off the menu.

They have made several changes to the menu at CHH, including eliminating at least one popular sandwich (can't remember which one but I read several complaints on the Restaurant board when someone first posted about the menu changes). CHH offers some unique menu items so I really wish they wouldn't make these kinds of changes.

 

[princessvacg]

The soup and 1/2 sandwich option was eliminated several months ago. That really upset my DH because his favorite CS meal in all of WDW was a cup of veggie chili and 1/2 of a Lighthouse (hummus) sandwich. It takes a lot to upset him, but that did and he even fired off an email to someone at WDW to urge them to bring that option back. In the meantime, we get one Lighthouse sandwich and a bowl of chili and split it between us.

I can't tell if you tried that sandwich and didn't like it or just didn't like the sound of it. It does sound strange: hummus, broccoli slaw and tomato on hearty bread (used to be olive bread but they changed it a while back). If you have not tried it, DON'T!!! It will only make you miserable when you have to wait months to get back to WDW to have another one. When making our dining plans for a future trip the first thing I do is figure out which day we'll be going to CHH so I can get my Lighthouse sandwich fix. It is one of my favorite meals at WDW. I get cravings for it between visits. I have one right now thanks to your post!

I so agree with you!! I get the meal plan every year, eat at all of the great places and my favorite meal is at this counter service restuarant! my family had to hear about it for the the first 7 days of our trip. We did not eat there until day 8! Now I have to wait until July to eat there again! They have the best Tuna Salad Sandwich in the world. I also love the hummus sandwich and of course the veggie chili is fantastic. Now I am hungry!!