Fred and Wilma do DVC, DCL and DDP - the food!
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keep 
'em coming!
Loving your reviews!
The frozen desserts look really good!
'em coming! Loving your reviews!
The frozen desserts look really good!
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Wow, can't wait for more! Thank you for sharing.
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This is such a neat trip report, with three kinds of food:
regular park food
cruise food and....
FREE food!
I'm so enjoying your review and the pictures, especially those desserts! Can't wait to read more.
regular park food
cruise food and....
FREE food!
I'm so enjoying your review and the pictures, especially those desserts! Can't wait to read more.
wilma-bride
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We arrived at Epcot just before 3.30 pm (our ADR was 4:20) and walked slowly towards the back of the park. On the way, I mentioned to DH that I would like to see if there were any fast passes available for Soarin. I wasnt holding out much hope, given how late in the day it was, but I thought I would try anyway. DH must have thought I was fighting a losing battle and refused to walk over to The Land, claiming it was too hot to waste his energy so I went alone - and scored us two FPs for 7 pm. Result!!!
Arriving at Le Cellier just a few minutes early, we checked in and took a seat in the waiting area. We were escorted to our table right on time. Its been said before but I will say it again the tables here are close together!
Although there was nobody at the table right next to us when we arrived, another couple were seated there shortly afterwards and we may as well have been dining together. In fact, we ended up spending the whole time chatting with them it was difficult not to really as they were almost sat with us. They were a very pleasant couple, though, which made things a lot easier and we very much enjoyed having dinner with them
Shortly after we were seated, our server, Lauren, arrived at our table, introduced herself and explained how the Dining Plan worked. We were told we could get non-alcoholic drinks, including smoothies, but no refills. She brought us some bread and gave us a few minutes to peruse the menu.
Obviously, being the conscientious DISer that I am, I had already chosen what I was going to have several months prior to our trip but DH gave the menu some consideration before ordering the Beef and Barley Broth. I opted for the Duck Two Ways as I love duck.
The appetisers arrived quickly and we happily tucked in. My duck was absolutely delicious. The sauce was sparse, which I was happy about as Ive mentioned before, Im not a fan of sauces at all. This was not like a sauce, more of a light and sweet dressing and it complemented the rich duck leg perfectly. The little pieces of duck were very tasty too and this dish was an outright winner. DH really enjoyed his broth too he only really ordered it because nothing else grabbed his attention but he was very pleased he did. He said it was very well seasoned, rich yet light and extremely tasty. It went very well with the wholegrain bread (which was lucky, seeing as Id already polished off most of the pretzel bread
).
Next up was the entrée. For DH, it was the signature Maple Barbecue Filet with cream cheese mashed potatoes. I chose the New York Strip with roasted potatoes. To my utter disgust, DH ordered his filet cooked medium-well, which seemed a sacrilege with such a nice cut of meat, but he insisted he couldnt eat it if it was bloody.
For some reason, the picture of DHs meal didnt come out too well but here is mine!
At the time I took this picture, the guy at the next table asked me what I was doing. DH then launched into the whole story about the DIS and trip reports, at which point the guy asked me if I wanted a picture of his entrée as well. So, what else could I do? He had the mushroom filet so here it is
DH inhaled his entire entrée as if his life depended on it, declaring it the best steak he had ever eaten. Mine was slightly disappointing the food envy kicked in big style when DH paused just long enough to allow me to taste a tiny morsel of his steak. Unfortunately, that morsel was enough to make me wish Id ordered the filet instead. I deliberately hadnt got it because I was concerned about the sauce but I neednt have been again, it was more of a glaze than a sauce and it was fantastic. That said, my steak was very tasty and I was enjoying it before I tried the other one
My only complaint would be that the potatoes were slightly undercooked.
Finally, it was on to dessert. Lauren took our dessert orders, then those of the couple seated next to us. I went for the smores, having dreamed about them since first seeing a picture on the DIS some months ago. DH chose the crème brulee. We didnt think anything of it when the table next to us received their desserts first but, within minutes, Lauren had arrived with ours and an apology. She said that the orders had been backing up and someone had just grabbed the nearest thing, bringing it out to our fellow diners. As I say, it really hadnt bothered us but Lauren seemed concerned.
A few seconds later, Lauren returned to our table and asked us if we had a problem with alcohol. It was quite funny the way she said it but she then re-worded her question to ask if we didnt drink for any reason. I said that we didnt have a problem with alcohol at all, thinking she may be about to recommend the ice wine I had read so much about but she didnt just left the table and us feeling puzzled. A minute later, she returned again with two glasses of champagne having noticed our Anniversary pins, she told us the champagne was compliments of Le Cellier. It was a delightful and unexpected surprise.
Having confirmed that we didnt require anything else, Lauren brought us the check. DH and I had already discussed it and decided to leave an extra tip as she had been so attentive and wed had such a wonderful meal. Imagine our surprise when she returned to us, bringing this time a fast pass valid for us both for any ride in the park. This, she explained, was by way of an apology for the mix-up over the desserts. Again, a real surprise and definitely not necessary but we gratefully accepted it.
Check paid and tip left and we were on our way. Our earlier fast passes, together with the ones from Le Cellier, meant we were able to ride Soarin twice before leaving the park what a perfect end to the day.
Final thoughts Le Cellier was our first real dining experience in Walt Disney World and it certainly opened our eyes to what we had been missing. We will most definitely be back in fact, the ADR is already made for next April - and I will be ordering the filet next time
Total cost - $20.00 tip (check would have been $107.48 if paying OOP)
Rating without a doubt, Le Cellier gets an A+
Arriving at Le Cellier just a few minutes early, we checked in and took a seat in the waiting area. We were escorted to our table right on time. Its been said before but I will say it again the tables here are close together!
Although there was nobody at the table right next to us when we arrived, another couple were seated there shortly afterwards and we may as well have been dining together. In fact, we ended up spending the whole time chatting with them it was difficult not to really as they were almost sat with us. They were a very pleasant couple, though, which made things a lot easier and we very much enjoyed having dinner with them
Shortly after we were seated, our server, Lauren, arrived at our table, introduced herself and explained how the Dining Plan worked. We were told we could get non-alcoholic drinks, including smoothies, but no refills. She brought us some bread and gave us a few minutes to peruse the menu.
Obviously, being the conscientious DISer that I am, I had already chosen what I was going to have several months prior to our trip but DH gave the menu some consideration before ordering the Beef and Barley Broth. I opted for the Duck Two Ways as I love duck.
The appetisers arrived quickly and we happily tucked in. My duck was absolutely delicious. The sauce was sparse, which I was happy about as Ive mentioned before, Im not a fan of sauces at all. This was not like a sauce, more of a light and sweet dressing and it complemented the rich duck leg perfectly. The little pieces of duck were very tasty too and this dish was an outright winner. DH really enjoyed his broth too he only really ordered it because nothing else grabbed his attention but he was very pleased he did. He said it was very well seasoned, rich yet light and extremely tasty. It went very well with the wholegrain bread (which was lucky, seeing as Id already polished off most of the pretzel bread
).Next up was the entrée. For DH, it was the signature Maple Barbecue Filet with cream cheese mashed potatoes. I chose the New York Strip with roasted potatoes. To my utter disgust, DH ordered his filet cooked medium-well, which seemed a sacrilege with such a nice cut of meat, but he insisted he couldnt eat it if it was bloody.
For some reason, the picture of DHs meal didnt come out too well but here is mine!
At the time I took this picture, the guy at the next table asked me what I was doing. DH then launched into the whole story about the DIS and trip reports, at which point the guy asked me if I wanted a picture of his entrée as well. So, what else could I do? He had the mushroom filet so here it is
DH inhaled his entire entrée as if his life depended on it, declaring it the best steak he had ever eaten. Mine was slightly disappointing the food envy kicked in big style when DH paused just long enough to allow me to taste a tiny morsel of his steak. Unfortunately, that morsel was enough to make me wish Id ordered the filet instead. I deliberately hadnt got it because I was concerned about the sauce but I neednt have been again, it was more of a glaze than a sauce and it was fantastic. That said, my steak was very tasty and I was enjoying it before I tried the other one
My only complaint would be that the potatoes were slightly undercooked.Finally, it was on to dessert. Lauren took our dessert orders, then those of the couple seated next to us. I went for the smores, having dreamed about them since first seeing a picture on the DIS some months ago. DH chose the crème brulee. We didnt think anything of it when the table next to us received their desserts first but, within minutes, Lauren had arrived with ours and an apology. She said that the orders had been backing up and someone had just grabbed the nearest thing, bringing it out to our fellow diners. As I say, it really hadnt bothered us but Lauren seemed concerned.
A few seconds later, Lauren returned to our table and asked us if we had a problem with alcohol. It was quite funny the way she said it but she then re-worded her question to ask if we didnt drink for any reason. I said that we didnt have a problem with alcohol at all, thinking she may be about to recommend the ice wine I had read so much about but she didnt just left the table and us feeling puzzled. A minute later, she returned again with two glasses of champagne having noticed our Anniversary pins, she told us the champagne was compliments of Le Cellier. It was a delightful and unexpected surprise.
Having confirmed that we didnt require anything else, Lauren brought us the check. DH and I had already discussed it and decided to leave an extra tip as she had been so attentive and wed had such a wonderful meal. Imagine our surprise when she returned to us, bringing this time a fast pass valid for us both for any ride in the park. This, she explained, was by way of an apology for the mix-up over the desserts. Again, a real surprise and definitely not necessary but we gratefully accepted it.
Check paid and tip left and we were on our way. Our earlier fast passes, together with the ones from Le Cellier, meant we were able to ride Soarin twice before leaving the park what a perfect end to the day.
Final thoughts Le Cellier was our first real dining experience in Walt Disney World and it certainly opened our eyes to what we had been missing. We will most definitely be back in fact, the ADR is already made for next April - and I will be ordering the filet next time
Total cost - $20.00 tip (check would have been $107.48 if paying OOP)
Rating without a doubt, Le Cellier gets an A+
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Today we were at MGM. We originally had an ADR at Kona Café for tonight but MGM was a zoo and, by mid morning, DH and I felt we really needed to have a relaxing lunch somewhere to give us a break from the madness! We enquired at Guest Relations and were able to get a lunch ADR at 50s Prime Time Café. We promptly cancelled the Kona reservation (a decision I have regretted ever since, having seen the fantastic reviews 
).
At 11.40, we arrived at 50s Prime Time for our lunch ADR. We were called through almost immediately and seated just inside the restaurant area. We didnt get a TV table but that didnt bother us too much. We could still see a TV from where we were sat.
Our server was Lil Brother Charlie, who arrived at our table and told us Mom expected us to do our chores before we could eat. He left the menus, explained how the dining plan worked and told us to set the table
When he returned, I ordered a chocolate milkshake and DH got a diet coke. Neither of us wanted appetisers, partly because nothing appealed and partly because we just werent hungry enough. We chose our entrees pot roast for DH and chicken sandwich for me.
Charlie returned with our drinks and poured my milkshake into a glass. It looked so thick and creamy, I couldnt wait to try it. And it was delicious. I tried not to drink too much as I wanted to save myself for the food.
While we were waiting, we witnessed lots of antics going on around the restaurant. A guy at the table next to us went off to the restrooms. When he returned Charlie asked if hed washed his hands, to which the guy replied yes. However, when Charlie asked him what colour the soap was, the guy told him it was pink and Charlie promptly replied Mom doesnt use pink soap, get back there and wash your hands. It was hilarious
Our entrees arrived soon afterwards.
DH loved, loved, loved his pot roast. I wasnt too enamoured with my sandwich my bad, really, for not liking sauce as I had requested it without. It was far too dry, the chicken was dry and the ham tasted really salty. I left quite a bit of mine.
When Charlie returned, he brought the dessert menu and DH thought he would be clever. He said to Charlie Is she allowed dessert seeing as she didnt finish her dinner. Charlies response? Nobody likes a tattle tale I loved that Charlie put DH in his place like that. For dessert, we ordered a hot fudge sundae and, you guessed it, smores.
The smores were completely different to those at Le Cellier much sweeter and dripping with melted chocolate. Very yummy. DH really liked his sundae, although he said it was nothing special.
Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at Prime Time. DH really loved the food he still raves about the pot roast now and, although I didnt enjoy mine as much, we will definitely return, if only for the atmosphere and fun.
Total cost - $0.00 ($59.56 if paying OOP)
Rating B (for DHs food and the atmosphere)
Later on, after a rest back at the room, we headed over to Port Orleans French Quarter for a look around. I really, really wanted to try the beignets as well. Although we werent that hungry, we had counter service credits burning a hole in our pockets and decided to get something light from the Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (try saying that when youve had a few )
DH fancied the jambalaya so ordered that and I decided to have the rotisserie chicken. It came with two sides and I asked if I could just have fries. I think the guy must have given me a double helping of fries because there were loads of them. I wasnt even that hungry and knew I wouldnt finish them. The jambalaya came with some kind of cornbread muffin, I think. We both got desserts from the bakery counter DH got carrot cake and I chose a chocolate brownie. Because we knew we wanted beignets but had read they needed to be eaten hot, we decided to take our desserts back to the room and use a snack credit for the beignets when wed finished eating.
We found a table easily and DH went to fill our cups (we had been able to get large soft drinks with our meals).
My chicken was absolutely delicious, tender and juicy and cooked to perfection. DH really enjoyed the jambalaya but found the sausage (chorizo?) a bit spicy. He ended up picking that out and leaving it on the side. I didnt eat many of the fries but I ate every last morsel of that chicken and could easily have gone back for more. I have already told DH we will be going back to Sassagoula on our next trip, just so I can get that chicken
After wed finished eating, we ordered a half dozen beignets (1 snack credit). These were prepared fresh while you wait and took a little time but it was most definitely worth it. They are little pillows of dough, deep fried and then covered in powdered sugar. Dough fat...sugar whats not to like?
We ate three each and then waddled back to the car, taking our carrot cake and brownie with us.
Total cost - $0.00 (1 snack credit and 2 CS credits) ($36.03 if paying OOP)
Rating B+
).At 11.40, we arrived at 50s Prime Time for our lunch ADR. We were called through almost immediately and seated just inside the restaurant area. We didnt get a TV table but that didnt bother us too much. We could still see a TV from where we were sat.
Our server was Lil Brother Charlie, who arrived at our table and told us Mom expected us to do our chores before we could eat. He left the menus, explained how the dining plan worked and told us to set the table
When he returned, I ordered a chocolate milkshake and DH got a diet coke. Neither of us wanted appetisers, partly because nothing appealed and partly because we just werent hungry enough. We chose our entrees pot roast for DH and chicken sandwich for me.
Charlie returned with our drinks and poured my milkshake into a glass. It looked so thick and creamy, I couldnt wait to try it. And it was delicious. I tried not to drink too much as I wanted to save myself for the food.
While we were waiting, we witnessed lots of antics going on around the restaurant. A guy at the table next to us went off to the restrooms. When he returned Charlie asked if hed washed his hands, to which the guy replied yes. However, when Charlie asked him what colour the soap was, the guy told him it was pink and Charlie promptly replied Mom doesnt use pink soap, get back there and wash your hands. It was hilarious
Our entrees arrived soon afterwards.
DH loved, loved, loved his pot roast. I wasnt too enamoured with my sandwich my bad, really, for not liking sauce as I had requested it without. It was far too dry, the chicken was dry and the ham tasted really salty. I left quite a bit of mine.
When Charlie returned, he brought the dessert menu and DH thought he would be clever. He said to Charlie Is she allowed dessert seeing as she didnt finish her dinner. Charlies response? Nobody likes a tattle tale
I loved that Charlie put DH in his place like that. For dessert, we ordered a hot fudge sundae and, you guessed it, smores.
The smores were completely different to those at Le Cellier much sweeter and dripping with melted chocolate. Very yummy. DH really liked his sundae, although he said it was nothing special.
Overall, we really enjoyed our experience at Prime Time. DH really loved the food he still raves about the pot roast now and, although I didnt enjoy mine as much, we will definitely return, if only for the atmosphere and fun.
Total cost - $0.00 ($59.56 if paying OOP)
Rating B (for DHs food and the atmosphere)
Later on, after a rest back at the room, we headed over to Port Orleans French Quarter for a look around. I really, really wanted to try the beignets as well. Although we werent that hungry, we had counter service credits burning a hole in our pockets and decided to get something light from the Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory (try saying that when youve had a few
)DH fancied the jambalaya so ordered that and I decided to have the rotisserie chicken. It came with two sides and I asked if I could just have fries. I think the guy must have given me a double helping of fries because there were loads of them. I wasnt even that hungry and knew I wouldnt finish them. The jambalaya came with some kind of cornbread muffin, I think. We both got desserts from the bakery counter DH got carrot cake and I chose a chocolate brownie. Because we knew we wanted beignets but had read they needed to be eaten hot, we decided to take our desserts back to the room and use a snack credit for the beignets when wed finished eating.
We found a table easily and DH went to fill our cups (we had been able to get large soft drinks with our meals).
My chicken was absolutely delicious, tender and juicy and cooked to perfection. DH really enjoyed the jambalaya but found the sausage (chorizo?) a bit spicy. He ended up picking that out and leaving it on the side. I didnt eat many of the fries but I ate every last morsel of that chicken and could easily have gone back for more. I have already told DH we will be going back to Sassagoula on our next trip, just so I can get that chicken
After wed finished eating, we ordered a half dozen beignets (1 snack credit). These were prepared fresh while you wait and took a little time but it was most definitely worth it. They are little pillows of dough, deep fried and then covered in powdered sugar. Dough fat...sugar whats not to like?
We ate three each and then waddled back to the car, taking our carrot cake and brownie with us.
Total cost - $0.00 (1 snack credit and 2 CS credits) ($36.03 if paying OOP)
Rating B+
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I must defend the Kahlua colada ... Kahlua is a coffee flavored liqueur, you are correct there. But in this drink it's mixed in with pineapple juice, cream of cocount, and some rum.
Sounds revolting, doesn't it?
But I swear you can't taste the coffee at all - I'm not sure how to describe the taste other than lightly sweet and very refreshing.
Tell you what we can do ... next time you plan on being in Florida let me know and we'll see if we can't meet up over at the Hard Rock at USO (I can just hear my hubby now ... what do you mean we're flying to Florida to buy someone a drink at the HRC???). If you don't like the Kahlua colada I'll finish it up for you and buy you a substitute drink.
Sounds like a deal to me, Brenda - how are you fixed for April next year?
DH and I don't care much for basketball either (it's not an English sport
) but NBA City is worth it for the food alone.As far as Blue Man Group goes, suffice to say it was an excellent show - I much preferred it to La Nouba (although it's completley different) and some day I will get round to writing my trip report so you may hear more about it then.
Great review so far Joh, wow those desserts on the DCL look amazing
The food was pretty good on DCL Jo - it's no wonder I'm still dieting now
thanks Joh, now I have that stupid cherry pie song stuck in my head!
Me too Cherie
keep
Loving your reviews!
The frozen desserts look really good!
Wow, can't wait for more! Thank you for sharing.
Thanks guys, I'm really loving writing these reviews. They're bringing back lots of yummy memories, even 3 months after the event.
I couldn't have said it better - bread and grease, yum
Love your reviews!!
This is such a neat trip report, with three kinds of food:
regular park food
cruise food and....
FREE food!
I'm so enjoying your review and the pictures, especially those desserts! Can't wait to read more.
Great job!!!!
Thanks - glad you're enjoying them. I've a few more to come so keep reading
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Yay Joh is back with lots of reviews 
We loved Le Cellier too, I got the fillet though How sweet of your server to be so concerned about your delayed desserts!
I had pot roast at 50's too, your DH and I obviously have very good taste and it was delicious.
OMG I really want to try some beignets next trip
We loved Le Cellier too, I got the fillet though
How sweet of your server to be so concerned about your delayed desserts!I had pot roast at 50's too, your DH and I obviously have very good taste
and it was delicious.OMG I really want to try some beignets next trip
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I know this is a little bit older review, but just came across it ... drooling as usual over all the pics! I thought you had some unusual pics (of some different meals), plus all the cruise meals! I loved it.
Believe it or not, I didn't know what beignets were!
but they look very tasty!
I liked when your waiter at 50s Prime Time told your DH "nobody likes a tattle tale!" Hilarious!
Thanks for all the great reviews!
Believe it or not, I didn't know what beignets were!
but they look very tasty!I liked when your waiter at 50s Prime Time told your DH "nobody likes a tattle tale!" Hilarious!
Thanks for all the great reviews!
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I realize this is an old-ish thread, but I discovered it from the links in your signature..
I just wanted to say that your pictures made me absolutely CRAVE the 50's Prime Time pot roast. That is BY FAR my favorite dish in the World. Oh and the chocolate peanut butter and jelly milkshakes.. Mmm... :]
I just wanted to say that your pictures made me absolutely CRAVE the 50's Prime Time pot roast. That is BY FAR my favorite dish in the World. Oh and the chocolate peanut butter and jelly milkshakes.. Mmm... :]
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