Critique my dining plan

[Tink0812]

This will be my 13th or 14th trip to the World (lost count); however, it is my first time planning a trip. It will just by my husband and I and I am setting out to turn him into a Disney lover like me Like most men, the way to his heart is through his stomach so I have tried to plan the week based on a variety of dining experiences while trying to hit some places I have never been before. I am also trying the deluxe dining plan for the first time. So here it is:

Arrival Day Sunday 10/13
We will arrive around lunch time so we will probably just grab something at the airport

Dinner: 6:30PM ADR Raglan Road (I have only ever been there for drinks but love the entertainment)

Monday 10/14
Breakfast: At CSR (our resort)
Lunch: Snack Credits at HS
Dinner: 6:OOPM ADRChefs de France

Tuesday 10/15
Breakfast: At CSR
Lunch: Be Our Guest
Dinner: 5:15 ADR Spirit of Aloha

Wednesday 10/16
Breakfast: 8:05AM ADR Cape May Cafe (I have had breakfast here before)
Lunch: Snack Credits at Epcot
Dinner: 6:20 ADR Le Cellier

Thursday 10/17
Breakfast: 8:05am ADR Tusker House
Lunch: Snack Credits at AK
Dinner: 6:25pm ADR Boma (just changed from Whispering Canyon)

Friday 10/18
Breakfast: At CSR
Lunch: Noon ADR Rose and Crown
Dinner: 8:00pm ADR Citricos

Saturday 10/19 Departure day
Breakfast: 7:30am ADR Ohana

 

[laughinplace199]

This will be my 13th or 14th trip to the World (lost count); however, it is my first time planning a trip. It will just by my husband and I and I am setting out to turn him into a Disney lover like me Like most men, the way to his heart is through his stomach so I have tried to plan the week based on a variety of dining experiences while trying to hit some places I have never been before. I am also trying the deluxe dining plan for the first time. So here it is:

Arrival Day Sunday 10/13
We will arrive around lunch time so we will probably just grab something at the airport

Dinner: 6:30PM ADR Raglan Road (I have only ever been there for drinks but love the entertainment)

Monday 10/14
Breakfast: At CSR (our resort)
Lunch: Snack Credits at HS
Dinner: 6:OOPM ADRChefs de France

Tuesday 10/15
Breakfast: At CSR
Lunch: Be Our Guest
Dinner: 5:15 ADR Spirit of Aloha

Wednesday 10/16
Breakfast: 8:05AM ADR Cape May Cafe (I have had breakfast here before)
Lunch: Snack Credits at Epcot
Dinner: 6:20 ADR Le Cellier

Thursday 10/17
Breakfast: 8:05am ADR Tusker House
Lunch: Snack Credits at AK
Dinner: 6:25pm ADR Boma (just changed from Whispering Canyon)

Friday 10/18
Breakfast: At CSR
Lunch: Noon ADR Rose and Crown
Dinner: 8:00pm ADR Citricos

Saturday 10/19 Departure day
Breakfast: 7:30am ADR Ohana

I haven't been to all of the restaurants on your list, but I think this looks really good. We love Boma or dinner (we think it's much better than WCC) and Tusker House is one of our favorite breakfasts. Chefs de France and Citricos are also very good.

Have you been to Le Cellier before? We've been twice and it was ok both times, but we've never been wowed by it. However, many here love it, so perhaps we were there on off nights.

 

[Tink0812]

We have never been to Le Cellier before; however, my parents went back in November on an extended weekend trip and loved it. I have heard that people either love it or hate it but the menu caters to my husband favorite foods so hopefully it will be a good pick!

 

[figment_jii]

If you have room in your schedule, I'd consider adding Boma for breakfast. I love their breakfast (it's my favorite). There is the traditional American fare, but there are also a few items with an African twist.

I'm in the camp that likes Le Cellier. There is also Yachtsman Steakhouse (over at the Yacht Club), which has a lot of steak options. I didn't like it as much as Le Cellier, but it gets more consistent reviews compared to Le Cellier.

The only other major switch I would make is for Citricos. I wasn't a fan, but it gets good reviews here on the Disboard. Instead, I would consider Narcoossee's (my favorite) or California Grill (if it's open) or Artist Point.

 

[Tigger's ally]

That list looks great! Take me with you!

looking forward to hearing what you and your significant other experience at Boma. I think it will be on our list for dinner next spring.

 

[Smithkids]

If you have room in your schedule, I'd consider adding Boma for breakfast. I love their breakfast (it's my favorite). There is the traditional American fare, but there are also a few items with an African twist.

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There are actually quite a few items from Boma that are also served over at TH... The buffets have alot of similarities.

I have had breakfast at TH and dinner at Boma- they were both my favorite meals. Boma has my absolute favorite dish- Bobotie. Definitely recommended!!

 

[Tink0812]

We really wanted to eat at California Grill on our last night because my parents went a few months ago during Wishes and had a phenomenal time and excellent food. We were very sad to see that it would still be closed during our time. Narcossees was on the list of possible replacements but I don't care much for seafood and there weren't many other options on the menu. Neither of us have tried Citricos so it will be nice to try something new!

 

[Vohdre]

If your trip is in October then California Grill "should" be open by then. The rumor is early September, but nobody knows for sure.

 

[Boardwalk Tigger]

I think I would move around Tusker house and Bomas to different days. They are too similiar to each other in style to have on the same day. Thats just my opinion . Others may like that. Have fun!

 

[mchelle77]

We were really disappointed in the luau. We waited 6 long years to go after it was rained out on our honeymoon and it was awful. I did a PTR and several people on the boards here told me to do the BBQ instead. I wish I had listened!

 

[Tink0812]

A few changes have been made since the original post. Lunch on Monday 10/14 will la hacienda de san angel. We had an extra meal credit that I had unplanned and we love our Mexican food. Friday 10/18 will be California Grill at 7:45pm instead of Citricos. We will leave Citricos for another trip because I am all to excited for California Grill

 

[Tink0812]

Even though I convinced myself I was satisfied with all of my ADR's and promised that I wouldn't be making anymore changes, I did it again! After looking into Ohana's breakfast a bit more and seeing our other choices for breakfast on our last day, I decided that Ohana didn't have many choices and was more of an atmosphere for kids whereas we could go to somewhere like Olivia's with more choices and a less child-like atmosphere. Also, I have never been to OKW so I could visit a new resort as well! So now instead of having a 7:30am ADR at Ohana we have an 8:05 ADR at Olivia's!