gold plan reviews day 1

[dansyr]

Dining reviews on the gold plan—day 1



9/8 - House of Blues. (lunch)
This is the first time we’ve been to HOB and we were not disappointed. This place tends to be more strict with the gold plan, I started with the calamari as an appetizer and dbf had the white bean chicken chili. Let me just say the calamari was really good. It had a garlicky lemon tasting sauce, not the usual marinara. The chicken chili was also very good and I’m not even a chili person. For entrees I had the special which was swordfish done one of 3 ways. I had it blackened which I usually enjoy but this one was slightly overdone. It also came with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans which were excellent. Dbf got the cajun meatloaf. I stole a couple of bites of his and all I can say is yummmmy. I wish I would have ordered that. His also came with garlic mashed potatoes and green beans. For dessert we both split the banana bread pudding dessert. This was probably one of the best desserts I had the entire trip. We also ordered coffees which were not included in our gold plan we were told. Total bill without coffee was 76.16 including tip.
Food - A-
Service A+

Dinner– California grill
I had originally requested a table by the window to watch wishes to celebrate dbf’s birthday. Unfortunately due to transportation problems we arrived 45 min late for our ps. I had given up all hope of getting a coveted window seat. Well we checked in and they had it noted about the birthday so we went up to sit at the bar ...figuring we’d just go our to watch wishes on the observation deck. I had a martini...very good and dbf had a jack and ginger and then our pager went off. It was unbelievable ...they showed us to a table at the very front of the restaurant with the most perfect view of wishes. I couldn’t believe it. Anyway, on to the food.
We both decided to get sushi for an appetizer. Now, mind you ...this is the first time dbf has ever tried sushi. He got the snake in the grass...and I had a bonzi roll. Both were excellent…..dbf couldn’t stop raving about his.
For entrees he had the filet and I had a halibut wrapped in banana leaves or something like that. His was once again excellent…..but I was disappointed in mine. It really had no taste.
For dessert he had a fruit dessert it was melons and sorbet and such. It was very refreshing.
We both decided to order tea. Once again...we found the tea was not included in the gold plan...but we both wanted it so we just paid extra.
Total bill….approximately $150. I lost the receipt on this one.
Service—a++++
Food - b+ - my halibut brought the score down a bit

Just our observations…..we had quite a few problems with the gold plan this time. I will definitely be e-mailing guest services.

 

[wasabi girl]

Great report. I'm doing the gold plan next year when I go...sure hope they get it sorted out! I'm really looking forward to more reports!

 

[Minniespal]

Great report ~ Thanx for sharing.

 

[Uncleromulus]

Enjoyed your review of two fine dining spots!!

 

[TwingleMum]

My DH was just asking about the Gold & Silver plan what they were , how they worked, where they worked etc... Could you give him Disney Meal plans 101. Is there a site that spells out who participates in the plans?? What were you negative experiences?? Seems crazy that your on a food plan and coffee & tea isn't included. Kinds of cheap , I mean what are you talking an extra $4 for 2 people and they can't throw it in?? Thanks again for sharing.

 

[jennymouse]

Thanks for posting! Did you & your dbf get back together? If not, how did the trip go?

 

[mousebrat]

We were on the gold plan from 8/28 to 9/5. We ate at CG and didn't have any problems. In fact, DH had tea while I had tea and coffee. The only place that had a little confusion was WP--the waiter thought it took two wishes to eat there. That was easily fixed...we were worried though after reading about someone else who had a problem there. Some places were even giving us two drinks for dinner even though you were only entitled to one.

 

[danny1649]

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