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I WISH I made that! In fact my neighbor has a business, where she embellishes denim and makes other fun stuff. sewstinkincute(dot)com (if I'm allowed to tell you that here... If it gets bleeped out...just PM me.)
OR if you can make it...I am SOOO JEALOUS! I can barely sew a button. Yes, I'm ashamed of myself.
That was one expensive blue glowy drink wasn't it?!I'll bet next time Mom needed a drink it wasn't glowing!
You are soo right! Next time I will be bringing those glow cubes with me...mmmhmmm.
ufgator & maiziezoe- I'm super happy that you are enjoying it!
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A review of our dinner experience…
The Crystal Palace, Dinner with Pooh & Friends.
Location ~ MK
We visit the Crystal Palace just about every time we come. We have always done breakfast or lunch so dinner here is new for us. Every time we have been here we have always and I mean ALWAYS encountered a crabby hostess. When I say the word crabby, I pretty much mean the b word…you get my drift. This time didn’t fail us. We went to the little counter to announce we were there. The CM immediately 'drill sergeant' like-asked if we were ALL there. She gave me my orders and told me to wait. I stepped to the side and another CM, just about yelled my name in my ear…about 2 feet from me. We promptly stepped forward and into the Foyer area, Lil’l Diz was following right behind us. The hostess began snipping at my DS, telling him to wait outside...shooing him away...telling him he was not allowed into the restaurant until his name was called. So my DS stepped back as she proceeded to step in between my DS and us, separating us from him. Lil’l Diz Man was unsure what to do and told her he needed to go and eat with his mommy and daddy.
You know who came to visit…right!?!
Why yes, Momma Bear!
I stepped back and grabbed Lil’l Diz Man’s hand and pulled him in towards me. The Hostess barked, well no almost hissed, “Is HE with YOU?”
In which I replied, “Yes he is and we would like to keep him with us if you would mind, so please stop separating us from our child and speaking to your guests so rudely…remember where you work!”
No apologies. Nor did I acspect one here.
She promptly brought us to our table and left.
We were seated in the middle area of the restaurant, which is also new to us. The restaurant is laid out similar to a figure 8, each side has tables that go around the perimeter and a large cluster in the middle. Characters make their rotation in specific ways. If you miss a character, you must wait for them to make their round all the way around both areas, before they hit your table again. This can take up to an hour to do, so it is in your best interest to make sure you are at your table when the Characters come by. If not, you will have a long wait for them to return to your area.
When you are seated on the outer perimeter (as we have always been), you can easily see when the characters will be heading in your direction. Given we were seated in the middle area, we were unsure how or when the characters would come.
So as soon as our server came to take drink orders, we were quick to get the low down on how and when the characters would make it to our area. Our CM waitress assured us that we had plenty of time to go and get our plates of food, as the characters were not in our room yet and when they came they would go on the outer perimeter first, then hit the middle. I told DH to go ahead up to the buffet and asked him to please get Tink a plate, as she was growing restless (no nap).
While my DH was gone I did my best to keep Tink settled. Lil’l Diz colored, while Tink threw the colors one by one on the floor. In between color crayon pick ups, I got the zipper bag with autograph books and camera out of the back pack and continued to play pick up the crayons with Tink, when out of nowhere I was tapped on the shoulder. Thinking to myself that maybe I was sitting to far out and needed to scoot my chair in, I did just that…then turned around to find who, but POOH standing right behind me with his CM.
My DH was nowhere in sight.
Tink started yelling MOMMA HOLD!
Lil’L Diz was excited to see Pooh Bear and jumped up to grab his autograph book.
I started scrambling…shocked that he was there so soon, trying to get the camera & books out of their bags, Tink, crying for me to hold her.
As soon as Pooh left my DH came rushing back. He had saw Pooh from a far and thought he should hurry over just incase he was heading our way. When my DH found out that he totally missed Pooh, he was so upset. Pooh is a favorite of our family (Cliff Note from the beginning of the Report…Pooh introduced out Lil’l Diz’s arrival and themed his nursery). What a total bummer, the evening had not started out good at all. The only thing we could do was look to the future and make the best out of the rest of the meal.
Tink was not interested in eating or socializing. In fact she preferred to lay her head down and watch the characters go by. My Dh & I took turns running as fast as we could to get food for the Lil’l Diz and ourselves.
We found the dinner buffet at The Crystal Palace to be very similar to Chef Mickey’s.
The large Salad Bar, which included yummy peel & eat Shrimp.
Then there was the typical carving station with both beef and turkey. On the main buffet area some of the highlights where Ancho Chilie rubbed Salmon filet, a hot chicken with mushroom pasta, slow roasted pork. Several side dishes, including skin on mashed potatoes/gravy and infused Balsamic Rice (yummo).
The children’s food station included the typical Mac-n-cheese, cheese pizza, chicken fingers and peas
The dessert buffet, in no way compares to Chef Mickey. The choices were cookies, brownies, soft serve ice cream, a dried up Tiramisu (which I waited to be replenished and never was)& cheesecake.
Food Rating B
Overall the food was good. We usually can find something at a buffet. There is really no need to eat or have to eat everything…but I won’t tell if you don’t.
Service= C
The CM’s who checked us in were less than stellar. The hostess who seated us and attempted to shoo my DS out of the Foyer of the restaurant, darn near scared the bijeeberz out of him.
Our waitress was less than excited to be there…to deliver our…drinks.
Character interaction: B-
They move fast here. Really fast! This is true off all times we have visited. My biggest and best advice is be prepared at all times, with camera’s ready to go and autograph books out. Also ask to be seated on the outer rim of the restaurant (so you can see the characters coming, well in advance). Even then, leave the camera at the table and run to get your food. Due to the fact that this restraunt is so large it takes a long time for the characters to get around. Most likely this is also why they are so quick to move on.
Would we go there again?
You betcha.
Again, sometimes you need to look past certain things, in order to accomplish others. In our case, it is much more worth not standing in any long lines to meet our pretend friends, than it is having an Okay meal. After all were we really there for the food and service?
UP NEXT: We Play with some good friends from Playhouse Disney! ~ Scroll down to post 69
The Crystal Palace, Dinner with Pooh & Friends.
Location ~ MK
We visit the Crystal Palace just about every time we come. We have always done breakfast or lunch so dinner here is new for us. Every time we have been here we have always and I mean ALWAYS encountered a crabby hostess. When I say the word crabby, I pretty much mean the b word…you get my drift. This time didn’t fail us. We went to the little counter to announce we were there. The CM immediately 'drill sergeant' like-asked if we were ALL there. She gave me my orders and told me to wait. I stepped to the side and another CM, just about yelled my name in my ear…about 2 feet from me. We promptly stepped forward and into the Foyer area, Lil’l Diz was following right behind us. The hostess began snipping at my DS, telling him to wait outside...shooing him away...telling him he was not allowed into the restaurant until his name was called. So my DS stepped back as she proceeded to step in between my DS and us, separating us from him. Lil’l Diz Man was unsure what to do and told her he needed to go and eat with his mommy and daddy.
You know who came to visit…right!?!
Why yes, Momma Bear!
I stepped back and grabbed Lil’l Diz Man’s hand and pulled him in towards me. The Hostess barked, well no almost hissed, “Is HE with YOU?”
In which I replied, “Yes he is and we would like to keep him with us if you would mind, so please stop separating us from our child and speaking to your guests so rudely…remember where you work!”
No apologies. Nor did I acspect one here.
She promptly brought us to our table and left.
We were seated in the middle area of the restaurant, which is also new to us. The restaurant is laid out similar to a figure 8, each side has tables that go around the perimeter and a large cluster in the middle. Characters make their rotation in specific ways. If you miss a character, you must wait for them to make their round all the way around both areas, before they hit your table again. This can take up to an hour to do, so it is in your best interest to make sure you are at your table when the Characters come by. If not, you will have a long wait for them to return to your area.
When you are seated on the outer perimeter (as we have always been), you can easily see when the characters will be heading in your direction. Given we were seated in the middle area, we were unsure how or when the characters would come.
So as soon as our server came to take drink orders, we were quick to get the low down on how and when the characters would make it to our area. Our CM waitress assured us that we had plenty of time to go and get our plates of food, as the characters were not in our room yet and when they came they would go on the outer perimeter first, then hit the middle. I told DH to go ahead up to the buffet and asked him to please get Tink a plate, as she was growing restless (no nap).
While my DH was gone I did my best to keep Tink settled. Lil’l Diz colored, while Tink threw the colors one by one on the floor. In between color crayon pick ups, I got the zipper bag with autograph books and camera out of the back pack and continued to play pick up the crayons with Tink, when out of nowhere I was tapped on the shoulder. Thinking to myself that maybe I was sitting to far out and needed to scoot my chair in, I did just that…then turned around to find who, but POOH standing right behind me with his CM.
My DH was nowhere in sight.
Tink started yelling MOMMA HOLD!
Lil’L Diz was excited to see Pooh Bear and jumped up to grab his autograph book.
I started scrambling…shocked that he was there so soon, trying to get the camera & books out of their bags, Tink, crying for me to hold her.
As soon as Pooh left my DH came rushing back. He had saw Pooh from a far and thought he should hurry over just incase he was heading our way. When my DH found out that he totally missed Pooh, he was so upset.
Pooh is a favorite of our family (Cliff Note from the beginning of the Report…Pooh introduced out Lil’l Diz’s arrival and themed his nursery). What a total bummer, the evening had not started out good at all. The only thing we could do was look to the future and make the best out of the rest of the meal.
Tink was not interested in eating or socializing. In fact she preferred to lay her head down and watch the characters go by. My Dh & I took turns running as fast as we could to get food for the Lil’l Diz and ourselves.
We found the dinner buffet at The Crystal Palace to be very similar to Chef Mickey’s.
The large Salad Bar, which included yummy peel & eat Shrimp.
Then there was the typical carving station with both beef and turkey. On the main buffet area some of the highlights where Ancho Chilie rubbed Salmon filet, a hot chicken with mushroom pasta, slow roasted pork. Several side dishes, including skin on mashed potatoes/gravy and infused Balsamic Rice (yummo).
The children’s food station included the typical Mac-n-cheese, cheese pizza, chicken fingers and peas
The dessert buffet, in no way compares to Chef Mickey. The choices were cookies, brownies, soft serve ice cream, a dried up Tiramisu (which I waited to be replenished and never was)& cheesecake.
Food Rating B
Overall the food was good. We usually can find something at a buffet. There is really no need to eat or have to eat everything…but I won’t tell if you don’t.
Service= C
The CM’s who checked us in were less than stellar. The hostess who seated us and attempted to shoo my DS out of the Foyer of the restaurant, darn near scared the bijeeberz out of him.
Our waitress was less than excited to be there…to deliver our…drinks.
Character interaction: B-
They move fast here. Really fast! This is true off all times we have visited. My biggest and best advice is be prepared at all times, with camera’s ready to go and autograph books out. Also ask to be seated on the outer rim of the restaurant (so you can see the characters coming, well in advance). Even then, leave the camera at the table and run to get your food. Due to the fact that this restraunt is so large it takes a long time for the characters to get around. Most likely this is also why they are so quick to move on.
Would we go there again?
You betcha.
Again, sometimes you need to look past certain things, in order to accomplish others. In our case, it is much more worth not standing in any long lines to meet our pretend friends, than it is having an Okay meal. After all were we really there for the food and service?
UP NEXT: We Play with some good friends from Playhouse Disney! ~ Scroll down to post 69
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Great review - I totally agree about the characters. We almost missed Tigger and Eeyore back in October, which my DD2 would have been gutted about.
Your DDs little pouting face is so gorgeous - both my girls are just looking at her picture and going 'Aah, she is so sweet' - I have told them, though, that allegedly she is the devil in disguise
Your DDs little pouting face is so gorgeous - both my girls are just looking at her picture and going 'Aah, she is so sweet' - I have told them, though, that allegedly she is the devil in disguise
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Great reviews!
Keep them coming. Your children are beautiful!
Keep them coming. Your children are beautiful!
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You are right! Happiest Place on Earth, Happiest Place on Earth...And YOU GO Momma Bear!
Sometimes the MOMMA comes out...
And trouble. This girl is greying me.Your DDs little pouting face is so gorgeous - both my girls are just looking at her picture and going 'Aah, she is so sweet' - I have told them, though, that allegedly she is the devil in disguise
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Great reviews!
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Everyone who is following...if there is anyone anymore.
I do have more to come. I know it is taking me some time, but I will finish. Just to keep any followers in tune with why I'm slow...
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Again, this is more than just food. It is about our total experience baby!
We were headed to our lunch ADR’s at the Hollywood & Vine, Playhouse Disney Lunch.
I booked this meal shortly after it’s opening. I did this knowing that the first reviews were just mediocre, but I still wanted to give it a try. After all it had many of my Tink’s, favorite early A.M. ‘friends’.
Tink was a late talker, but JoJo was one word she new (along with Bell Bell (for all princess’ and then there was MoMMA - of course).
Why choose lunch, you may ask?
Well, the way I figure... We don't miss any of the GOLDEN park touring time, by choosing Breakfast. After all most ADR breakfast time slots fall after park opening. The time when the park is the least crowded. And you my friend and us, should be hitting the attractions.
As fas as you can.
Where are all of the crowds of people?
Just like us, usually trying to get their butts outta bed, kids dressed and out the door.
It's tough to be a parent.
And a bug too.
Okay, back to the Story Jen. (yes I enjoy talking to myself).
When we entered, we were greeted by brightly dressed, fun and excited CM’s. We were quickly seated in a very empty restaurant. My first thoughts were that I had made a mistake in my planning. Those thoughts were quickly washed away as we heard the music start.
Suddenly Playhouse Disney CM’s appeared on each side of the restaurant, the Characters joined them and they invited the kids up to dance and sing.
The scene was Priceless.
Simply Priceless.
Tink began yelling, “Momma Go, Go!”
“Go, Go!”
So we let her out of her highchair and watched as she ran over to the group and jumped in and began to jiggle her booty to the music.
Lil’l Diz Man, hung back and decided to take it all in via the seat, which he sat.
My only ‘complaint’ (not really) was that the fun music/singing/dancing seemed to be going on every 5 minutes. I never did time it, but seriously as soon as one of us got up to get food it started. By the time a character came by, we took our pic’s and got a siggie, the music would start again. It took us FOREVER to get a plate for each member of our family and then eat it… But it was worth it! So worth it! We would go there again, just to play…it was that much for TINK! (mom & dad and big bro too).
My girl loves her some JoJo. She was tickled pink to see her!
Kissing noses:
Big Bro got into the fun!
The food was great! There were several ‘warmed’ dishes to choose from, a build your own sandwich station, carved ham & turkey breast, mini kids food bar and a nice dessert bar. Some of my favorites were the Chicken Satay w/peanut sauce, seafood pasta & garlic mashed. (This girls loves her some mashed!).
As buffets go, I felt this was to par with the rest of them.
I give it:
B+ for Food
A++ For atmosphere and fun!
This would be our last buffet meal.
Buffet-wise, weighing in at #1 for food would go to Crystal Palace…just based on pure amount of choices alone. #1. For dessert hand down goes to Chef Mickey’s… the dessert buffet rocks! #1 For fun absolutely, positively goes to The Hollywood & Vine Play house Disney Lunch.
The kids just couldn’t get enough of the fun. In fact I had to take a bit of food with for Tink to eat after we left, because she just would not each while we were there. (Don’t worry…No Flames needed. I asked the CM if it was okay).
On our way out my DH & I decided to take the kiddos potty. The potty was on the other side of the restaurant, so when we came out of the potty the ‘fun’ was going on again.
Tink jumped right in and would not leave until it was over.
Lil’l Diz man also decided to join in on the fun…from a bench.
All in all, if you have little ones who LOVE Playhouse Disney ~ GO! Do not stop at GO, Just GO.
Run.
Fast.
We had a Blast!
We were headed to our lunch ADR’s at the Hollywood & Vine, Playhouse Disney Lunch.
I booked this meal shortly after it’s opening. I did this knowing that the first reviews were just mediocre, but I still wanted to give it a try. After all it had many of my Tink’s, favorite early A.M. ‘friends’.
Tink was a late talker, but JoJo was one word she new (along with Bell Bell (for all princess’ and then there was MoMMA - of course).
Why choose lunch, you may ask?
Well, the way I figure... We don't miss any of the GOLDEN park touring time, by choosing Breakfast. After all most ADR breakfast time slots fall after park opening. The time when the park is the least crowded. And you my friend and us, should be hitting the attractions.
As fas as you can.
Where are all of the crowds of people?
Just like us, usually trying to get their butts outta bed, kids dressed and out the door.
It's tough to be a parent.
And a bug too.
Okay, back to the Story Jen. (yes I enjoy talking to myself).
When we entered, we were greeted by brightly dressed, fun and excited CM’s. We were quickly seated in a very empty restaurant. My first thoughts were that I had made a mistake in my planning. Those thoughts were quickly washed away as we heard the music start.
Suddenly Playhouse Disney CM’s appeared on each side of the restaurant, the Characters joined them and they invited the kids up to dance and sing.
The scene was Priceless.
Simply Priceless.
Tink began yelling, “Momma Go, Go!”
“Go, Go!”
So we let her out of her highchair and watched as she ran over to the group and jumped in and began to jiggle her booty to the music.
Lil’l Diz Man, hung back and decided to take it all in via the seat, which he sat.
My only ‘complaint’ (not really) was that the fun music/singing/dancing seemed to be going on every 5 minutes. I never did time it, but seriously as soon as one of us got up to get food it started. By the time a character came by, we took our pic’s and got a siggie, the music would start again. It took us FOREVER to get a plate for each member of our family and then eat it… But it was worth it! So worth it! We would go there again, just to play…it was that much for TINK! (mom & dad and big bro too).
My girl loves her some JoJo. She was tickled pink to see her!
Kissing noses:
Big Bro got into the fun!
The food was great! There were several ‘warmed’ dishes to choose from, a build your own sandwich station, carved ham & turkey breast, mini kids food bar and a nice dessert bar. Some of my favorites were the Chicken Satay w/peanut sauce, seafood pasta & garlic mashed. (This girls loves her some mashed!).
As buffets go, I felt this was to par with the rest of them.
I give it:
B+ for Food
A++ For atmosphere and fun!
This would be our last buffet meal.
Buffet-wise, weighing in at #1 for food would go to Crystal Palace…just based on pure amount of choices alone. #1. For dessert hand down goes to Chef Mickey’s… the dessert buffet rocks! #1 For fun absolutely, positively goes to The Hollywood & Vine Play house Disney Lunch.
The kids just couldn’t get enough of the fun. In fact I had to take a bit of food with for Tink to eat after we left, because she just would not each while we were there. (Don’t worry…No Flames needed. I asked the CM if it was okay).
On our way out my DH & I decided to take the kiddos potty. The potty was on the other side of the restaurant, so when we came out of the potty the ‘fun’ was going on again.
Tink jumped right in and would not leave until it was over.
Lil’l Diz man also decided to join in on the fun…from a bench.
All in all, if you have little ones who LOVE Playhouse Disney ~ GO! Do not stop at GO, Just GO.
Run.
Fast.
We had a Blast!
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Jen, so nice to see you posting again - and I'm first too, which is a bonus 
I must admit, Play and Dine is already on our list for April - my little man loves JoJo and Little Einsteins and I reckon he'd be stoked to meet them up close. Tink looks like she is having an absolute ball - she certainly prefers her PD characters to those princesses - no turning up her nose here
I must admit, Play and Dine is already on our list for April - my little man loves JoJo and Little Einsteins and I reckon he'd be stoked to meet them up close. Tink looks like she is having an absolute ball - she certainly prefers her PD characters to those princesses - no turning up her nose here
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Oh my gracious...those pictures are absolutely precious! I can just imagine your daughter getting into the festivities. Those memories will always last. Don't you just love when your kids' eyes light up and there is some magic in the air? I think those are my favorite pictures I've viewed today (shh...don't tell anyone).
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Oh Jen, Tink is simply adorable
I got so much out of your comments! Thank you for being so through. I'm very sorry to hear about your mom.
My thoughts are with you and your family.
Your kids are just adorable!!
If you have any other restuarant reviews for any disney place I'd love to read them.
My thoughts are with you and your family.Your kids are just adorable!!
If you have any other restuarant reviews for any disney place I'd love to read them.
Wow the story of Tink and Play N Dine is just what you'd expect at Disney. They see the Magic and get you all teary eyed. She is adorable and it was precious to see the joy in her eyes and her little booty!
Hope there is much more WDW magic in her future.
We have H&V booked for the Fantasmic Dinner (Mom wants seats!). My 5yo nephew called the Little Einstein's "cute" so I'm not sure what his level of excitement would be. He does love to dance though. We're taking him to Chef Mickey's and I think he'll like that. Then we may try to sneak in a Play N' Dine.
Hope there is much more WDW magic in her future.
We have H&V booked for the Fantasmic Dinner (Mom wants seats!). My 5yo nephew called the Little Einstein's "cute" so I'm not sure what his level of excitement would be. He does love to dance though. We're taking him to Chef Mickey's and I think he'll like that. Then we may try to sneak in a Play N' Dine.
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I'm officially hooked...great reviews and pics. I have had CM's, Kona nad Le Cellier on my mental list for next year. I wasn't even considering H&V until I saw your pics.
Your kids are adorable by the way....I'm on my way to check out your TR.
Your kids are adorable by the way....I'm on my way to check out your TR.
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Thanks so much for reading them (amd posting a comment)! I do hope they are helpful! It is such a big feat to plan a WDW vacation and hard to pick what is best for YOUR family. I know these reviews always are helpful for me!
I do have a bit more...stay tuned.If you have any other restuarant reviews for any disney place I'd love to read them.
Jen, so nice to see you posting again - and I'm first too, which is a bonus
Yea! I'm glad to be back!
I must admit, Play and Dine is already on our list for April - my little man loves JoJo and Little Einsteins and I reckon he'd be stoked to meet them up close. [/QUOTE]
If he loves them ~ It is a MUST! MUST, MUST, MUST. We really had a great time. the food was good, but the experience was fabulous!
Okay, I won't tell
You are so right~ For us this meal was what we come to Disney for (amongst many other things too). Thanks for leaving a message and I'm glad I made your top of the pictures! Oh Jen, Tink is simply adorable
Thanks JoJo! She was not giving these people any cold shoulder!
It really is all about the magic!
You better believe it! Every year...if I have my way!
For the dinner package the H&V will only be dinner and no characters. If he was really into it, you would need to go there for B or L.
We really love CM! That is a very fun experience and they have the very best dessert buffet that I have experienced at WDW!
Have a great trip!
It's all about the kiddos!Loved the pics of the kiddos so much more than the food this time!
I'm officially hooked...great reviews and pics. I have had CM's, Kona nad Le Cellier on my mental list for next year. I wasn't even considering H&V until I saw your pics.
Sounds like your list is off to a great start! I love all of those choices. If your kiddos are PHD fans, I would for sure do the H&V PHD lunch! I do not think the H&V lunch is very popular yet...but it is a lot of fun!
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Before we left the room, I called dining to see if there was a chance that we could get an ADR for lunch at Chef de Francois, A.K.A. Chef Boyaredee in my book.
Well lo and behold they did! They had a noon ressie and we were the happy recipients of it! Well, at least my DH was happy. Chefs de la boyaredee being one of his ALL TIME favorite places, to eat in WDW, and all. Mostly for the ambiance and NOT for the food IMHO, but he would never ever admit that one.
We got our grove on and our butts in gear and headed over dine with the Chefs. We were moving slowly. Mostly because I just wasnt up to par. The meal was not wonderful; as was the last time we ate there. This time it may have had to do with the fact that not only was my head pounding, but by the time my food arrived, my nose stuffed. I had the beginnings of a cold. Bummer! I tried so hard to stay healthy for the trip just to get sick during the trip.
Im not sure what it is about dining at this restaurant. Both time we have eaten there, the food has not been of the highest of quality, but the service was of the snobbiest! It begins as you check in at the podium; there really is no magic there. The CMs make you feel as if you should bow to them for even checking you in and seating you.
Despite the fact that we told the CM's at check in that we needed a highchair, it was not at our table. Upon being seated, it was like a felony to have brought a small child into this establishment. When we asked again, for a high chair, we were given a huff by the CM and she stormed off. Never to be seen again Seriously.
We had to wait for our server to get the time to make it to our table. When he did, we again asked for a highchair. He did bring us one, but not before immediately asking IF we were on the dining plan? With our answer of, Yes, we were almost lectured as to just WHAT we were ALLOWED to order and WHAT we were NOT. That didnt go over to well for me (you know the inner-self came out the one who BITES). I was quick to correct the server, with the FACT that I am entitled to order ANYTHING on their menu, if I want. If I CHOOSE to order something not within the specifications of the Meal Plan, I have the right to pay OOP. PERIOD!
The menu selections were less than par (again IMHO) just sayin
My DHs Started with the Cassolette d'escargots de Bourgogne au beurre persille AKA snails in parsley and garlic butter
Tink was extra specially fond of this:
Then he went on to have the Filet de Saumon sur lit de pommes de terr ecrasees a l'anciennne, sauce vierge AKA-Salmon on a bed of smashed yukon potatoes, olive oil, lime and fresh herbs.
I Started with - The Bisque de Homard AKA-lobster bisque (I found only 2 pieces of lobster in my whole bowl bisque)
For my main course - Crepe Basquaise AKA- A DRY Crepe filled with DRY smoked chicken strips, peppers and onions, grilled and served with a mixed salad (did I mention that it was Dry, Dry, Dry! With what little taste I had still at this point it had no flavor. I had my DH taste just to make sure it wasnt just me. It wasnt)
Lill Diz had a cheeseburger and he didnt eat it, not even a bite of it.
I ordered Chocolate Milk for both kids. Up until this point it was pretty customary that EVERY restaurant had given TINK a beverage and not charged us. I know, I know she wasnt officially on the dinning plan, but they said that she eats for free...so theyd give her milk. All of them, until this place that is. When we got our bill, as usual we were expecting to sign off on the meal. Nope, this time we had a separate charge for the MILK. It appears that the brown MILK at Chefies is not included. Should we have ordered WHITE MILK, it would have been OKAY, but not here. With a grumble, grumble we paid for our 2, 6 oz cups of VERY LIGHT Brown milks $6 ?
Oups, I almost forgot my favorite course, desert. Maybe I forgot, because it was no winner either?
At this point Tink decided to throw a fit and wanted some milk. For the simple fact that she had already devoured 2 sippy cups and if we let her, she would only drink liquids to fill her tummy we decided no more milk. She didnt like that idea and her head started shaking back and forth, while she screamed. Exorcist Child?! 
As we left Chef de la la-las my DH, suggested that maybe NEXT TIME we would have a better meal. WHAT? There is going to be a next time? Man, this guy will not give it up. 2 terrible meals and he still feels the need to sit in France and be tortured with a crappy meal and service. Go Figure!
I know many, many people have wonderful meals at this restaurant. We have not been any of those people. I am a believer that you can have a great meal at just about any restaurant, with the right food, service, company and any combination of them. Maybe one day my DH will force us to eat there again...maybe that will be our lucky meal.
Well lo and behold they did!
They had a noon ressie and we were the happy recipients of it! Well, at least my DH was happy. Chefs de la boyaredee being one of his ALL TIME favorite places, to eat in WDW, and all. Mostly for the ambiance and NOT for the food IMHO, but he would never ever admit that one. We got our grove on and our butts in gear and headed over dine with the Chefs. We were moving slowly. Mostly because I just wasnt up to par. The meal was not wonderful; as was the last time we ate there. This time it may have had to do with the fact that not only was my head pounding, but by the time my food arrived, my nose stuffed. I had the beginnings of a cold. Bummer! I tried so hard to stay healthy for the trip just to get sick during the trip.
Im not sure what it is about dining at this restaurant. Both time we have eaten there, the food has not been of the highest of quality, but the service was of the snobbiest! It begins as you check in at the podium; there really is no magic there. The CMs make you feel as if you should bow to them for even checking you in and seating you.
Despite the fact that we told the CM's at check in that we needed a highchair, it was not at our table. Upon being seated, it was like a felony to have brought a small child into this establishment. When we asked again, for a high chair, we were given a huff by the CM and she stormed off. Never to be seen again Seriously.
We had to wait for our server to get the time to make it to our table. When he did, we again asked for a highchair. He did bring us one, but not before immediately asking IF we were on the dining plan? With our answer of, Yes, we were almost lectured as to just WHAT we were ALLOWED to order and WHAT we were NOT. That didnt go over to well for me (you know the inner-self came out the one who BITES). I was quick to correct the server, with the FACT that I am entitled to order ANYTHING on their menu, if I want. If I CHOOSE to order something not within the specifications of the Meal Plan, I have the right to pay OOP. PERIOD!
The menu selections were less than par (again IMHO) just sayin
My DHs Started with the Cassolette d'escargots de Bourgogne au beurre persille AKA snails in parsley and garlic butter
Tink was extra specially fond of this:
Then he went on to have the Filet de Saumon sur lit de pommes de terr ecrasees a l'anciennne, sauce vierge AKA-Salmon on a bed of smashed yukon potatoes, olive oil, lime and fresh herbs.
I Started with - The Bisque de Homard AKA-lobster bisque (I found only 2 pieces of lobster in my whole bowl bisque)
For my main course - Crepe Basquaise AKA- A DRY Crepe filled with DRY smoked chicken strips, peppers and onions, grilled and served with a mixed salad (did I mention that it was Dry, Dry, Dry! With what little taste I had still at this point it had no flavor. I had my DH taste just to make sure it wasnt just me. It wasnt)
Lill Diz had a cheeseburger and he didnt eat it, not even a bite of it.
I ordered Chocolate Milk for both kids. Up until this point it was pretty customary that EVERY restaurant had given TINK a beverage and not charged us. I know, I know she wasnt officially on the dinning plan, but they said that she eats for free...so theyd give her milk. All of them, until this place that is. When we got our bill, as usual we were expecting to sign off on the meal. Nope, this time we had a separate charge for the MILK. It appears that the brown MILK at Chefies is not included. Should we have ordered WHITE MILK, it would have been OKAY, but not here. With a grumble, grumble we paid for our 2, 6 oz cups of VERY LIGHT Brown milks $6 ?
Oups, I almost forgot my favorite course, desert. Maybe I forgot, because it was no winner either?
At this point Tink decided to throw a fit and wanted some milk. For the simple fact that she had already devoured 2 sippy cups and if we let her, she would only drink liquids to fill her tummy we decided no more milk. She didnt like that idea and her head started shaking back and forth, while she screamed. Exorcist Child?!
As we left Chef de la la-las my DH, suggested that maybe NEXT TIME we would have a better meal.
WHAT? There is going to be a next time? Man, this guy will not give it up. 2 terrible meals and he still feels the need to sit in France and be tortured with a crappy meal and service. Go Figure! I know many, many people have wonderful meals at this restaurant. We have not been any of those people. I am a believer that you can have a great meal at just about any restaurant, with the right food, service, company and any combination of them. Maybe one day my DH will force us to eat there again...maybe that will be our lucky meal.
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I LOVE Ohanas. My DH loves Ohanas and our kiddos LOVE Ohanas. Ohana, meaning Family is a great place to go for a fun family meal away from the parks. This place is so much fun and the food is great! We asked to be seated in the Main Room (Hint
be sure to wait a few extra minutes for this room if you have little ones, otherwise you will feel left out, as we did on our last visit). We were given a little bit of extra magic as our Brother sat us next to the windows with a perfectly clear view of the castle! This was an even more special treat when WISHES began (and early showing due to the P&P Party). They dimmed the lights and piped in the music for the restaurant to hear.
The fun never stops when you are dining here. Every few minutes a lovely woman (whos name is escaping me) plays the ukulele and sings Hawaiian songs...like I wanna go back to my little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii.
Come on sing with me!
They also play games with the kiddos throughout your meal. Which works great for us, because the meal gets long and the little kiddos, bless their hearts get pooped out waiting for dinner to be done.
Here is my Lil'l Diz being all limbo while shaking his booty.
The meal is served family style. You can ask for more of anything that you are loving, but beware that it is hard to get to the end without having a tummy ache and the end ROCKS! The meal starts off with Fried Wontons, which are served with 3 sauces. My favorite is the peanut sauce, but my DH loves the chimichurri sauce and harissa sauces too. They also bring out a wonderful Mixed green salad with a honey-lime dressing that is out of this world!
The appetizers are Spicy-sweet and sour shrimp (which is served peel and eat style.), Honey-coriander chicken wings (sticky wings yummo).
The meats come next with some great side dishes. The meats are served off of long skewers, fresh from the fire. You can choose some or all of the following meats as the CMs bring them around: Marinated Sirloin Steak, Asian Barbecue Pork Loin, Mesquite Grilled Turkey or Hawaiian Pork-sausage. The sides they serve are Maui Scalloped Potatoes & Stir-fried Vegetables.
It is about this time, every time that I am stuffed. I mean like a stuffed animal sitting a Lodge floor. STUFFED! There is no room to be stuffed at this point. One must find room for dessert. Must! There is no choice in the issue. I wish it wasnt true. But it was. My nose had completely stuffed. I had a full-blown Disney World cold, and with it my sense of taste was gone. Dead Gone! Right before the Last, but not least Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster sauce ohhh just the thought makes my mouth yearn for it ohhh ahhh . I did try some. Just to say I had some. Couldnt taste it. But loved even the feel of it in my mouth. This is just the more reason that I need to go back for some Disney Magic!
OHHH NOOO! I almost forgot the most important part
While you are there dont forget to get your Lapu Lapu or 2 or 20 they are yummy!
Pictures are worth a thousand, million words. But I wasnt feeling it this night, so the only pictures you get are from my DH.
The minute WISHES was over we were 1,2, 3 out of there! Onto the Monorail and on our way to the PARTAY!
The fun never stops when you are dining here. Every few minutes a lovely woman (whos name is escaping me) plays the ukulele and sings Hawaiian songs...like I wanna go back to my little grass shack in Kealakekua, Hawaii.
Come on sing with me!
They also play games with the kiddos throughout your meal. Which works great for us, because the meal gets long and the little kiddos, bless their hearts get pooped out waiting for dinner to be done.
Here is my Lil'l Diz being all limbo while shaking his booty.
The meal is served family style. You can ask for more of anything that you are loving, but beware that it is hard to get to the end without having a tummy ache and the end ROCKS! The meal starts off with Fried Wontons, which are served with 3 sauces. My favorite is the peanut sauce, but my DH loves the chimichurri sauce and harissa sauces too. They also bring out a wonderful Mixed green salad with a honey-lime dressing that is out of this world!
The appetizers are Spicy-sweet and sour shrimp (which is served peel and eat style.), Honey-coriander chicken wings (sticky wings yummo).
The meats come next with some great side dishes. The meats are served off of long skewers, fresh from the fire. You can choose some or all of the following meats as the CMs bring them around: Marinated Sirloin Steak, Asian Barbecue Pork Loin, Mesquite Grilled Turkey or Hawaiian Pork-sausage. The sides they serve are Maui Scalloped Potatoes & Stir-fried Vegetables.
It is about this time, every time that I am stuffed. I mean like a stuffed animal sitting a Lodge floor. STUFFED! There is no room to be stuffed at this point. One must find room for dessert. Must! There is no choice in the issue. I wish it wasnt true. But it was. My nose had completely stuffed. I had a full-blown Disney World cold, and with it my sense of taste was gone. Dead Gone! Right before the Last, but not least Bread Pudding with Bananas Foster sauce ohhh just the thought makes my mouth yearn for it ohhh ahhh . I did try some. Just to say I had some. Couldnt taste it. But loved even the feel of it in my mouth. This is just the more reason that I need to go back for some Disney Magic!
OHHH NOOO! I almost forgot the most important part
While you are there dont forget to get your Lapu Lapu or 2 or 20 they are yummy!
Pictures are worth a thousand, million words. But I wasnt feeling it this night, so the only pictures you get are from my DH.
The minute WISHES was over we were 1,2, 3 out of there! Onto the Monorail and on our way to the PARTAY!
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