LauraAnn630
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wilma-bride
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Great start. I echo all that has been said about the kids' menus. Luckily, we only have one that age now so he tends to share with the rest of us.
Kona looks great for dinner, we have only ever eaten breakfast there.
Kona looks great for dinner, we have only ever eaten breakfast there.
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Still listening--can't wait to see and hear more. Keep us comin back--your pics are great--love the WL pics. Thanks!!
When I planned the itinerary and dining, I did so knowing that I was not going to be adding the park hopper. I did not want to spend all my time in transit and since this was the kid's first trip to the world, I wanted them to experience each park in totality, rather than hopping from one to another and switching gears. I figured they would be overwhelmed by one park a day as it was!
We woke up early on day 2 so that we could make our way to the Poly bus stop and take the transport over to DHS for rope drop. We walked over to the stop, and I gave our tickets to DH so he could pick up some grab and go breakfast from Captain Cooks.
I do not have any pictures from this - we basically ate at the bench at the bus stop. I do know that DH and I had the breakfast sandwich and juice and he got the kids muffins and juice. The sandwich was HUGE and it was not bad. I found the bread a bit stale and hard to chew, though. The kids loved the muffins - which were also huge!
We went to 50s Prime Time for lunch and HBD for dinner (without the Fantasmic package). I was really looking forward to both of these meals because when I was a teenager, I went to Disney with my parents, but they were all about eating snacks and CS. I passed longingly by HBD and wished I could have eaten there. So now I was going to!
First 50s Prime Time!
Area across from the reservation desk:
When I was looking over the menu from allears, I fell in love! I'm a sucker for the 50s and love all the comfort food associated with this time. I also hoped we would get a good server and a good seat. We got a server who was really into the part - I can't remember her name, but she was older, and acted all cranky-like, and was adamant about dinng ettiquette
My DS ordered chicken soup, a hot dog and fries. I do not have a picture of this, but other than the fries, he was not impressed. I think the dog was boiled (which he does not like), and the soup was bland. I know - I finished it for him.
My DD ordered a salad, mac and cheese and fries. She did not like the dressing on the salad and did not finish it. I ate this for her, too, as both my kids were terrified that the server was going to freak that they did not eat their food. The salad tasted like it was pre-done and was sitting in the fridge for a bit- it had that cold taste to it.
The mac and cheese was disgusting. I love mac and cheese, but I make my own from scratch, which the kids love. When I was a kid, I used to love Kraft dinner - but this mac and cheese was not even that. I think the cheese had some sort of processed cheese in it - like cheese whiz. The macaroni was over cooked, so the combined texture of both the chesse and the pasta was very...soggy. I tried to eat it for my DD, but could not stomach more than a bite.
Unfortunately, this is when the server decided to call out my DD and started to bring her lack of eating to the attention of those around us. She started to cry. The server immediately backed off, and between the two of us, decided to call me out instead for not finishing my meatloaf. She chug-chugged a huge piece into my mouth, and we had fun with it to show my DD that it was all in fun. Needless to say, 9 year olds do NOT like to be singled out for any reason, so be warned!
As I said, I ordered the meatloaf. I make a mean meatloaf, with pork, ground beef and veal and I make sure I don't add too much breadcrumbs so the loaf does not turn out too dry. The loaf here was dry. The beans were ok, and the potatoes not bad.
My DH had the chicken pot pie:
He said the filling was ok, but the pastry tasted like cardboard...
For dessert he had the s'mores and I think I had the seasonal cobbler. Both were good.
All in all, we will not be returning to 50s Prime time this year. Between the incident with my DD and the quality of the food, we were not all that impressed. The ambience was amazing though, and we had fun watching our little tv. The attention to detail with all the interiors was incredible, too. You really felt transported back in time.
Next up: HBD
We woke up early on day 2 so that we could make our way to the Poly bus stop and take the transport over to DHS for rope drop. We walked over to the stop, and I gave our tickets to DH so he could pick up some grab and go breakfast from Captain Cooks.
I do not have any pictures from this - we basically ate at the bench at the bus stop. I do know that DH and I had the breakfast sandwich and juice and he got the kids muffins and juice. The sandwich was HUGE and it was not bad. I found the bread a bit stale and hard to chew, though. The kids loved the muffins - which were also huge!
We went to 50s Prime Time for lunch and HBD for dinner (without the Fantasmic package). I was really looking forward to both of these meals because when I was a teenager, I went to Disney with my parents, but they were all about eating snacks and CS. I passed longingly by HBD and wished I could have eaten there. So now I was going to!
First 50s Prime Time!
Area across from the reservation desk:
When I was looking over the menu from allears, I fell in love! I'm a sucker for the 50s and love all the comfort food associated with this time. I also hoped we would get a good server and a good seat. We got a server who was really into the part - I can't remember her name, but she was older, and acted all cranky-like, and was adamant about dinng ettiquette
My DS ordered chicken soup, a hot dog and fries. I do not have a picture of this, but other than the fries, he was not impressed. I think the dog was boiled (which he does not like), and the soup was bland. I know - I finished it for him.
My DD ordered a salad, mac and cheese and fries. She did not like the dressing on the salad and did not finish it. I ate this for her, too, as both my kids were terrified that the server was going to freak that they did not eat their food. The salad tasted like it was pre-done and was sitting in the fridge for a bit- it had that cold taste to it.
The mac and cheese was disgusting. I love mac and cheese, but I make my own from scratch, which the kids love. When I was a kid, I used to love Kraft dinner - but this mac and cheese was not even that. I think the cheese had some sort of processed cheese in it - like cheese whiz. The macaroni was over cooked, so the combined texture of both the chesse and the pasta was very...soggy. I tried to eat it for my DD, but could not stomach more than a bite.
Unfortunately, this is when the server decided to call out my DD and started to bring her lack of eating to the attention of those around us. She started to cry. The server immediately backed off, and between the two of us, decided to call me out instead for not finishing my meatloaf. She chug-chugged a huge piece into my mouth, and we had fun with it to show my DD that it was all in fun. Needless to say, 9 year olds do NOT like to be singled out for any reason, so be warned!
As I said, I ordered the meatloaf. I make a mean meatloaf, with pork, ground beef and veal and I make sure I don't add too much breadcrumbs so the loaf does not turn out too dry. The loaf here was dry. The beans were ok, and the potatoes not bad.
My DH had the chicken pot pie:
He said the filling was ok, but the pastry tasted like cardboard...
For dessert he had the s'mores and I think I had the seasonal cobbler. Both were good.
All in all, we will not be returning to 50s Prime time this year. Between the incident with my DD and the quality of the food, we were not all that impressed. The ambience was amazing though, and we had fun watching our little tv. The attention to detail with all the interiors was incredible, too. You really felt transported back in time.
Next up: HBD
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We completely agree. We have tried 50's twice now and we have never liked the food. We are extremely not picky eaters too. We just haven't been able to catch it on a good night. With so many places to eat, we won't be trying it again.
As I mentioned before, this meal was one of the ones I was really looking forward to most. And it did not disappoint!
We waited a few minutes in the foyer while DH went up to the desk to let them know we were here. It was pretty busy considering it was a little before 6pm.
We took a few pics while we waited:
The it was time to go to our table, which was on the main level. It was a u shaped booth, which was great because we don't really like to sit at a 4 top in the middle of the dining floor
View from the table:
To start I had the crab cakes, which I shared with my DS. No picture, because I ate them before I could snap a pic
DH had the salad, which he proclaimed was very good - especially the dressing and the pecans. He gave me the tomates, because he does not eat them.
I don't recall what the kids had to start at all, and there were no pictures of any of their meal here. I do know that my DD had the kid's BBQ chicken with potatoes and veg, and she ate it all. My DS had the tempura fish, which he loved, too. Both have the hidden treasure dessert and the loved it.
I had this:
Sorry for the picture being dark. It was some sort of fish which was on top of thinly sliced squash with capers and some light sauce. My description does not do it justice, however. The fish melted in my mouth and the veg was cooked perfectly.
My DH had the steak:
OMG! the steak was so good! My DH gave me a bite, along with all the mushrooms. I thought my fish was good, but after tasting the steak, it made me think I made the wrong choice. My DD was even bartering with her food to get another piece of DH's steak.
For dessert DH chose the creme brule:
I did not get a spoonful (remember, I'm not much of a dessert person), but DH was impressed.
I ordered the grapefruit cake, but had it to go as I was quite full. I think the kids ate it later in the week and they did not think too much about it. But grapefruit is an acquired taste.
We are planning to go back here on our next trip - but this time I'm getting me some steak!!!!
Next up - Day 3 - Epcot!
We waited a few minutes in the foyer while DH went up to the desk to let them know we were here. It was pretty busy considering it was a little before 6pm.
We took a few pics while we waited:
The it was time to go to our table, which was on the main level. It was a u shaped booth, which was great because we don't really like to sit at a 4 top in the middle of the dining floor
View from the table:
To start I had the crab cakes, which I shared with my DS. No picture, because I ate them before I could snap a pic
DH had the salad, which he proclaimed was very good - especially the dressing and the pecans. He gave me the tomates, because he does not eat them.
I don't recall what the kids had to start at all, and there were no pictures of any of their meal here. I do know that my DD had the kid's BBQ chicken with potatoes and veg, and she ate it all. My DS had the tempura fish, which he loved, too. Both have the hidden treasure dessert and the loved it.
I had this:
Sorry for the picture being dark. It was some sort of fish which was on top of thinly sliced squash with capers and some light sauce. My description does not do it justice, however. The fish melted in my mouth and the veg was cooked perfectly.
My DH had the steak:
OMG! the steak was so good! My DH gave me a bite, along with all the mushrooms. I thought my fish was good, but after tasting the steak, it made me think I made the wrong choice. My DD was even bartering with her food to get another piece of DH's steak.
For dessert DH chose the creme brule:
I did not get a spoonful (remember, I'm not much of a dessert person), but DH was impressed.
I ordered the grapefruit cake, but had it to go as I was quite full. I think the kids ate it later in the week and they did not think too much about it. But grapefruit is an acquired taste.
We are planning to go back here on our next trip - but this time I'm getting me some steak!!!!
Next up - Day 3 - Epcot!
Alice's Mommy
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Thanks for this!!! I am Totally tuned in for day #3!! I'm really happy that you posted about the 50's Diner... my sisters had gone here years ago and loved it and I have always wanted to try it but my son and I are kind of picky (he doesn't eat meat, I don't do potatoes and if the texture of a food is iffy in our mouths we won't eat anymore) I'd hate for either of us to be singled out for our weirdness!
We had planned an ADR for Cape May this day, so we woke up especially early to get to EPCOT. My thinking was to get there via monorail, and walk over to BC.
Unfortunately, we were running behind, and when we asked a security guard in which direction to go to get to BC, he mentioned that the walk is quite long and we would be late for our ADR.
So we turned to the kids and gave them a choice: either go to Cape May and have breakfast, but be late for rope drop, or stay and make rope drop, and grab something on the go elsewhere.
They chose the rope drop
So we did that, and my DH (who is apparently quite gifted as a FP getter) was the first in line to get FPs for Soarin'. As we made our way thru the Land building to get to the ride, we passed a counter service food station, and we both said to each other, "Well stop there after to get something to eat".
After we rode Soaring, we headed to the CS place - which happened to be Sunshine Seasons. I was STARVING!!! Sadly, I have no pictures for this, as I just wanted the food in me.
But, OMG!!! The food here was incredible! What exactly does Disney put in their potatoes and eggs to make them so tasty????
My DH and I got the adutl platter with bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes and a biscuit. The kids got French toast and sausage. I did not care for the sausage so much (I like the ones I get at home, which are maple flavoured), but my DS liked them, I he ate mine.
I had trouble fending off the kids - they kept trying to eat my potatoes! But we all kind of shared each other's plates.
Even though eating here was not planned, it worked amazingly well, and we plan to do the same thing for our next trip - except I may get a little nibble of something before we leave to tide me over
After FW, we headed to WS - especially to Japan to make our way to Teppan Edo. We were a little early, and a littl eunsure as to which building the restaurant was in, but we found it.
As you know, Teppan Edo is a teppanyaki restaurant, where they cook the food in front of you.
Before we were lead to our seats, the entire staff came out into the lobby and "presented" themselves to us. Very ritualistic, and I'm guessing true to the culture.
We sat with two other couples, but they kind of talked with each other - which was fine with us.
Our chef came out and introduced himself to us and did this on the grill:
I started with the Shrimp cocktail:
It was very good - and I shared it with my DS as the kids did not get a starter for this meal.
My DH had the tempura, and although I do not have a picture, he siad it was yummy.
They set you up with 3 different sauces for dipping your food into. They were all good.
For the main we all had the following:
DH: Nihonbashi Steak and chicken
Me: Ebi Shrimp
DS: Ebi Shrimp and Chicken
DD: Tori Chicken
All the meals included veg and edon noodles and rice.
Here are some pics of the chef cooking:
This was a really good meal. We live in an area that has a lot of asian restaurants, including teppanyaki. This was a good replication of the teppanyaki experience, but I suspect that Disney has adjusted the seasonings to make them more....palatable for the masses. But it was still very good.
We all had the green tea ice cream for dessert.....yummy!
The meal was pretty expensive, and although very good, we probably will not come back to Teppan next time. But this is more because there are so many other places we want to try! EPCOT is a food mecca! And we also have the idea of "eating around the world" next time.
Unfortunately, we were running behind, and when we asked a security guard in which direction to go to get to BC, he mentioned that the walk is quite long and we would be late for our ADR.
So we turned to the kids and gave them a choice: either go to Cape May and have breakfast, but be late for rope drop, or stay and make rope drop, and grab something on the go elsewhere.
They chose the rope drop
So we did that, and my DH (who is apparently quite gifted as a FP getter) was the first in line to get FPs for Soarin'. As we made our way thru the Land building to get to the ride, we passed a counter service food station, and we both said to each other, "Well stop there after to get something to eat".
After we rode Soaring, we headed to the CS place - which happened to be Sunshine Seasons. I was STARVING!!! Sadly, I have no pictures for this, as I just wanted the food in me.
But, OMG!!! The food here was incredible! What exactly does Disney put in their potatoes and eggs to make them so tasty????
My DH and I got the adutl platter with bacon, sausage, eggs, potatoes and a biscuit. The kids got French toast and sausage. I did not care for the sausage so much (I like the ones I get at home, which are maple flavoured), but my DS liked them, I he ate mine.
I had trouble fending off the kids - they kept trying to eat my potatoes! But we all kind of shared each other's plates.
Even though eating here was not planned, it worked amazingly well, and we plan to do the same thing for our next trip - except I may get a little nibble of something before we leave to tide me over
After FW, we headed to WS - especially to Japan to make our way to Teppan Edo. We were a little early, and a littl eunsure as to which building the restaurant was in, but we found it.
As you know, Teppan Edo is a teppanyaki restaurant, where they cook the food in front of you.
Before we were lead to our seats, the entire staff came out into the lobby and "presented" themselves to us. Very ritualistic, and I'm guessing true to the culture.
We sat with two other couples, but they kind of talked with each other - which was fine with us.
Our chef came out and introduced himself to us and did this on the grill:
I started with the Shrimp cocktail:
It was very good - and I shared it with my DS as the kids did not get a starter for this meal.
My DH had the tempura, and although I do not have a picture, he siad it was yummy.
They set you up with 3 different sauces for dipping your food into. They were all good.
For the main we all had the following:
DH: Nihonbashi Steak and chicken
Me: Ebi Shrimp
DS: Ebi Shrimp and Chicken
DD: Tori Chicken
All the meals included veg and edon noodles and rice.
Here are some pics of the chef cooking:
This was a really good meal. We live in an area that has a lot of asian restaurants, including teppanyaki. This was a good replication of the teppanyaki experience, but I suspect that Disney has adjusted the seasonings to make them more....palatable for the masses. But it was still very good.
We all had the green tea ice cream for dessert.....yummy!
The meal was pretty expensive, and although very good, we probably will not come back to Teppan next time. But this is more because there are so many other places we want to try! EPCOT is a food mecca! And we also have the idea of "eating around the world" next time.
Alice's Mommy
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Is there any more???
tinacaplan
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I'm here! Nice pictures. I can't get over how limited the kid's meals are. Its a real shame. Who decided that kids want to eat pasta and bland chicken for every single meal?
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signing on! Looking for some good restaurants for our 2nd trip! You mentioned Teppan was expensive - was it not covered on the dining plan?
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