Grand Floridian meal?

[nessz79]

We plan on taking a 4 day trip next April 09. It will be me, DH, DS (then 6), DS4, DM, DMIL, DFIL, and possibly my sister.

I would love to take my mother to Grand Floridian one day when I can afford it. She loves the way this hotel looks. So I thought maybe a little preview can get me and my sister pumped up to take her one day.

So which restaurant do you think would be best? I thought of doing 1900 Park Fare so we could take everyone, but it seemed to get mixed reviews when I looked on allears. We would like to take everyone, if possible, including the boys, so it can't be V&A and it shouldn't be anything TOO fancy, etc.

Thanks in advance!

 

[kxmeeh]

we did 1900 for breakfast one morning...the food was great, and we booked for late in the am, so it worked as a great brunch, and there was more time with the characters, because not as many people were there. i must admit, we booked because of mary poppins, but my dh's only request for every vacation is a breakfast buffet.

 

[nessz79]

Awesome picture- thank you!

A late breakfast is a good idea- especially for our last morning.

By the way, what time were your reservations so I have a point of reference?

Thanks again! I meant to post this in restaurants, but I figure this can go either way.

 

[EnnEss]

I love narcooses myself. Its a bit upscale, but still fairly casual. MMMMM lobster.

 

[java]

You could always book the boys into a pirate cruise and try to get into a Tea at the Grand Floridian(I am not sure if they happen at the same time? But check it out.) That tea screams GF to me.
Here's the menu
http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menu_gft.htm
But in checking looks like the Pirate cruise is at 9:15 and the tea starts at 2. I say let the girls have a girly tea while the boys and men head over to the Magic Kingdom for some rides.

 

[kxmeeh]

I believe our ressie was at 10.30. The food was still very fresh, and I highly recommend the make your own omelet with the fresh mickey waffles. I remember pooh bear and tigger were there, but not sure who else. also, if you're not on the ddp, this is a much cheaper way to enjoy the hotel than doing the dinner buffet. we loved walking around the grand floridian. I also booked my dd6 for the tea party with alice in wonderland while my dh and dd11 went on the water boats and I relaxed in the lobby looking at all the christmas decorations and having a cup of coffee. I loved this hotel, and some day when we are not traveling with family, I want to do a split stay between the GF and Beachclub...oh, one can always dream

 

[MickeyNicki]

Take everyone to the Afternoon Tea, it was amazing, the review and lots of pics are on the link in my signature

 

[suzimar57]

i agree - take her to the afternoon tea, maybe followed by narcoosees for dinner (crabcakes, lobster, almond crusted cheesecake) or the grand floridian cafe (crabcakes, prime rib, chocolate fondue) - stroll the grounds, sit in the beautiful lobby, listen to the music - total immersion!

she'd love it!

 

[nessz79]

Take everyone to the Afternoon Tea, it was amazing, the review and lots of pics are on the link in my signature

Wow- amazing reviews, thank you!!

 

[nessz79]

i agree - take her to the afternoon tea, maybe followed by narcoosees for dinner (crabcakes, lobster, almond crusted cheesecake) or the grand floridian cafe (crabcakes, prime rib, chocolate fondue) - stroll the grounds, sit in the beautiful lobby, listen to the music - total immersion!

she'd love it!

Which do you think is more young-child-friendly if we need to bring the kids? (not sure if I can convince DH and father-in-law to watch the kids while we go alone)

Thank you everyone for your posts! They are all very, very helpful!