Columbia Harbor House or El Pirata Y Perico

[ShannonMB]

I will be at WDW on President's week (which I am learning will be a busy time), and we have all ADRs for TS meals. My question is about CS.

The first day we are there, Sat, 2/14, we will go to DTD and plan to get to MK in the evening. Spectro Magic starts at 8, and Wishes at 9, so I want to do a CS dinner prior to these.

How do you like the 2 above CS places? Is one easier than the other to get in and out of? What time should we get to MK to have time to eat CS and get a spot for Spectro magic?

Any advice will sure be appreciated! I really want this trip to be as relaxed as possible. Do you think I'm micromanaging a bit? Good planning cuts down on the stress, right??

 

[epcotbistro]

2 of the best CS places in the Magic Kingdom. Unfortunately, I am 99% sure that El Pirato will be closed when you're going. It's usually only open in the summer and other extremely busy times. So I would plan on going to Columbia Harbor House which has fabulous food. Enjoy!

 

[Neesy228]

2 of the best CS places in the Magic Kingdom. Unfortunately, I am 99% sure that El Pirato will be closed when you're going. It's usually only open in the summer and other extremely busy times. So I would plan on going to Columbia Harbor House which has fabulous food. Enjoy!

Yes, I don't know if we've ever seen them open! CHH has a good selection and some great food, so definitely plan on that.

 

[hotdogmj71]

Past 3 trips we have made it a point to go to P & P, but it has been closed each time. CHH is very good though.

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Yes, I don't know if we've ever seen them open! CHH has a good selection and some great food, so definitely plan on that.

My DF and I went to Pirata this past August and enjoyed it. I had the taco salad and he had the tacos. The best part was the fixings bar with the lettuce, cheese, tomatoes, onions and salsa. I will absolutely eat here again. However, I LOVE Columbia Harbour House. They have the best tuna sandwich that I've ever had. Everything I've ever had there has been wonderful.

I guess what I'm saying is it really doesn't matter too much because either place you chose (whether it be because Pirata isn't open), you'll have an excellent meal!

 

[TheDisneyGirl02]

Sorry...double post...that's the first time that's ever happened!

 

[tripplanner]

El Pirato is my favorite CS. If it's open, I'd definitely go there. We ate at CHH on our last trip for the first time. It was a pretty good meal. We would probably eat there again.

 

[MickeyNicki]

P&P really doesnt sit well with me...you can taste it all day long if you know what I mean. DH loves it tho so he usually eats there and then we go to CH for me!

 

[BadgerBruce]

We've usually been lucky enough to find El Pirata open when we are there. Even when they are open, I think you will find they close by mid-afternoon. Love the tacos & taco salad. We also like CHH, but it's too bad they no longer serve the delicious ham sandwich. If we can't find anything else on the menu, I will still go there for the yummy vegetarian chili!

 

[DisneyMomx7]

We love CHH - I always get the tuna sandwich, and DH really likes the clam chowder and vegetarian chili. We ate at Pirates for the first time in July and I thought the taco was good. It's just hit and miss on whether or not it will be open.

Side note - my girls will be marching in the parade prior to Specto that night. They are baton twirlers - look for them!!!