Belle5
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I will use a one (poor) to five (fantastic) Mickey scale.
'Ohana-
Much improved entertainment compared to our previous visits. More soothing--less irritating. Sister's dietary restrictions taken seriously--but she had to wait and wait to receive her foods with no pineapple. Turkey was the favorite meat. They still have a hard-time with providing well-done steak, but I did get some and it was good. Noodles were marginal. I had not been there since the switch to the bread pudding (used to be pineapple) and I really had my expectations high. My expectations were not met, nor were those of the others in my party--but it was fairly tasty. I was expecting to want to lick the plate. Not only was that not my reaction, I would not order it if given a choice. We did think the meal was good and would not hesitate to return.
GF Cafe--
Wow! What a fantastic meal using only one dining credit! A lovely and gracious atmosphere and service. Salad with cashews, steaks, pastas--every entree over-the-top wonderful. Custom cake was literally the most delicious anyone had ever tasted. (So beautiful,too!) Mini-desserts were pretty good. Loved, loved, loved the GF cafe.
Sci-Fi--
Expecations were low. Fun atmosphere. Good service. Great burgers and steak salad. Good shakes and vanilla cokes (diet!). Nice and cold on a hot day. We loved it and in it's own category (casual dining/burgers shakes) could really be rated much higher (it's just difficult to give too many mickey heads to a burger joint when comparing it to finer table service) Oh, yeah...paid O.O.P.
Tutto Italia (lunch)--
This was a much better experience than we had in December! I informed the manager that if a server named Roberto was working--we didn't want him serving us! I tasted most of the red sauce entrees (mine was lasagna) at the table and thought they were all pretty good. I thought the caesar salad had a bit of an odd taste for something that looked so gorgeous. I would not order it (my son did)! The desserts were fine. Those that ordered the breaded chicken cutlet were fairly happy--one was happier once he asked for a side of red-sauce to go with it. Lovely atmosphere. Service was good. Nice desserts. I have had much, much better Italian for a fraction of the price. We had friends dining with us who were not on any DDP, and I felt bad about what they paid. I would go again if Tutto were still around next time I'm on the DDP--if I was really craving some mediocre Italian.
Turf Club--
Appys were tasty. Service was fine. Lamb that was cooked medium-well was good. The pieces that were very red inside remained uneaten. Those that ordered steaks said they were pretty good--not as good as GF CAfe. Sides were blah. Dessert (lava cake and apple pie) were pretty good. Sorry...wouldn't go out of my way for this one again. I would dine there if I were staying at SSR.
Gardenview Tea--
Mad Hatter Tea and Eros tea were incredible! Crown and cupcake brought to table for birthday-boy. Grand-tea (for all) did not disappoint. My DH says the tea was the highlight of the trip for him and he wants to do it again next time. We all felt the sherry trifle beat-out most of the desserts we had during our ten-day stay. Just an outstanding experience! (This was they third time I have had tea at the GF-and it was better than the other times because of great service)
'Ohana-
Much improved entertainment compared to our previous visits. More soothing--less irritating. Sister's dietary restrictions taken seriously--but she had to wait and wait to receive her foods with no pineapple. Turkey was the favorite meat. They still have a hard-time with providing well-done steak, but I did get some and it was good. Noodles were marginal. I had not been there since the switch to the bread pudding (used to be pineapple) and I really had my expectations high. My expectations were not met, nor were those of the others in my party--but it was fairly tasty. I was expecting to want to lick the plate. Not only was that not my reaction, I would not order it if given a choice. We did think the meal was good and would not hesitate to return.
GF Cafe--
Wow! What a fantastic meal using only one dining credit! A lovely and gracious atmosphere and service. Salad with cashews, steaks, pastas--every entree over-the-top wonderful. Custom cake was literally the most delicious anyone had ever tasted. (So beautiful,too!) Mini-desserts were pretty good. Loved, loved, loved the GF cafe.
Sci-Fi--
Expecations were low. Fun atmosphere. Good service. Great burgers and steak salad. Good shakes and vanilla cokes (diet!). Nice and cold on a hot day. We loved it and in it's own category (casual dining/burgers shakes) could really be rated much higher (it's just difficult to give too many mickey heads to a burger joint when comparing it to finer table service) Oh, yeah...paid O.O.P.
Tutto Italia (lunch)--
This was a much better experience than we had in December! I informed the manager that if a server named Roberto was working--we didn't want him serving us! I tasted most of the red sauce entrees (mine was lasagna) at the table and thought they were all pretty good. I thought the caesar salad had a bit of an odd taste for something that looked so gorgeous. I would not order it (my son did)! The desserts were fine. Those that ordered the breaded chicken cutlet were fairly happy--one was happier once he asked for a side of red-sauce to go with it. Lovely atmosphere. Service was good. Nice desserts. I have had much, much better Italian for a fraction of the price. We had friends dining with us who were not on any DDP, and I felt bad about what they paid. I would go again if Tutto were still around next time I'm on the DDP--if I was really craving some mediocre Italian.
Turf Club--
Appys were tasty. Service was fine. Lamb that was cooked medium-well was good. The pieces that were very red inside remained uneaten. Those that ordered steaks said they were pretty good--not as good as GF CAfe. Sides were blah. Dessert (lava cake and apple pie) were pretty good. Sorry...wouldn't go out of my way for this one again. I would dine there if I were staying at SSR.
Gardenview Tea--
Mad Hatter Tea and Eros tea were incredible! Crown and cupcake brought to table for birthday-boy. Grand-tea (for all) did not disappoint. My DH says the tea was the highlight of the trip for him and he wants to do it again next time. We all felt the sherry trifle beat-out most of the desserts we had during our ten-day stay. Just an outstanding experience! (This was they third time I have had tea at the GF-and it was better than the other times because of great service)
