hogwartsdropout
Let's go get that dino!
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2006
Day 5, Part 2.
Kona Cafe
We got there a little bit early, but they allowed us to check in and we were taken to a table. The table was a table for 4 in the middle of the restaurant, and wed spotted a cosy little two top booth, so we asked if we could switch. Our server was very kind and told us yes. We soon learned that this was a mistake of us to move!
Our new server did not seem pleased at all that she had a new table in her section. As we are both currently servers, and we both used to serve at Disney, I can see this being annoying if I really wanted to go home or something, but Id never make it obvious to the guest.
Anyway, this was my birthday lunch, I had made notes on my reservation, it was on our seating ticket, I had my birthday pin on, and the server didnt even make a mention about it. I didnt expect anything for my birthday, but maybe just a nice conversation about it or something?
Sam got a beer.
And I got the Pomegranate Lemonade.
It wasnt as good as the Raspberry Lemonade, but I still drank a little of it.
Since it was lunch, we knew they didnt serve the bread anymore, but we thought wed ask just in case they had made any. Luckily enough they had! So we had the Hawaiian bread with the Macadamia Nut butter.
Really good bread! I think its my second favourite after Ohanas Pineapple bread.
I already knew that I wanted the Asian Noodles with Chicken. This is what I always get at Kona!
The sauce is described online as a ginger-garlic sauce. It is definitely a great sauce and I found this meal to be a nice change to things I normally order at WDW.
Sam got the Grilled Teriyaki Steak with Grilled Pineapple Salsa with Sweet Potato Fries. It was meant to come with sticky rice, but he got the fries instead. It also came with a Macaroni Salad.
He loved this meal!! He ate the whole thing. I know he loves pineapple with savoury foods so this really was a good choice for him. I tried the Sweet Potato fries, and they were so good! Neither of us had ever had them before, and we loved them.
As it was my birthday, and we were at Kona... the best place for desserts, we had to get dessert!
Our server hadnt checked back on us and spend all of her time with a table of 6 sitting nearby us. We felt totally ignored for the whole meal, so we werent too shocked when she took our entree plates away and gave us our check before even asking if we wanted dessert. She seemed annoyed when we said Well actually, we wanted to order some dessert..
She then asked us what we wanted, before wed even looked at a menu or looked at any desserts on display. So we asked if we could see a menu before we decided. I was getting a little annoyed by this time, considering this was my birthday meal that Id booked months in advance and Id stupidly chosen one where I got bad service urgh!
I chose the White Chocolate Cheesecake. Id had it in the past and so I knew how good it was. This is the best cheesecake Ive had anywhere! I dont know anyone who has tried this and didnt like it.
Sam chose the Kilauea Torte which is a hot liquid of chocolate inside a mini chocolate volcano.
He regretted the choice. It was good, incredibly rich, and he decided he shouldve gone for the cheesecake.
Our check was reprinted and given to us (with the desserts on it) before wed even started our desserts. We knew the server was really trying to rush us, but I just took my time. I didnt want to rush my birthday lunch!
Maybe I'm just used to getting good service at Disney restaurants, but it has never ever been bad before, especially not this bad. I will return to Kona Cafe because I love the food and 9 times of out 10 our service has been great. I just hope I never get this particular lady again!
Youre probably wondering where my mystery resort stay was at! Sam informed me over lunch that we would be staying at.... WILDERNESS LODGE! I was SO HAPPY! This is my favourite resort ever! ... continued
Kona Cafe
We got there a little bit early, but they allowed us to check in and we were taken to a table. The table was a table for 4 in the middle of the restaurant, and wed spotted a cosy little two top booth, so we asked if we could switch. Our server was very kind and told us yes. We soon learned that this was a mistake of us to move!
Our new server did not seem pleased at all that she had a new table in her section. As we are both currently servers, and we both used to serve at Disney, I can see this being annoying if I really wanted to go home or something, but Id never make it obvious to the guest.
Anyway, this was my birthday lunch, I had made notes on my reservation, it was on our seating ticket, I had my birthday pin on, and the server didnt even make a mention about it. I didnt expect anything for my birthday, but maybe just a nice conversation about it or something?
Sam got a beer.
And I got the Pomegranate Lemonade.
It wasnt as good as the Raspberry Lemonade, but I still drank a little of it.
Since it was lunch, we knew they didnt serve the bread anymore, but we thought wed ask just in case they had made any. Luckily enough they had! So we had the Hawaiian bread with the Macadamia Nut butter.
Really good bread! I think its my second favourite after Ohanas Pineapple bread.
I already knew that I wanted the Asian Noodles with Chicken. This is what I always get at Kona!
The sauce is described online as a ginger-garlic sauce. It is definitely a great sauce and I found this meal to be a nice change to things I normally order at WDW.
Sam got the Grilled Teriyaki Steak with Grilled Pineapple Salsa with Sweet Potato Fries. It was meant to come with sticky rice, but he got the fries instead. It also came with a Macaroni Salad.
He loved this meal!! He ate the whole thing. I know he loves pineapple with savoury foods so this really was a good choice for him. I tried the Sweet Potato fries, and they were so good! Neither of us had ever had them before, and we loved them.
As it was my birthday, and we were at Kona... the best place for desserts, we had to get dessert!
Our server hadnt checked back on us and spend all of her time with a table of 6 sitting nearby us. We felt totally ignored for the whole meal, so we werent too shocked when she took our entree plates away and gave us our check before even asking if we wanted dessert. She seemed annoyed when we said Well actually, we wanted to order some dessert..
She then asked us what we wanted, before wed even looked at a menu or looked at any desserts on display. So we asked if we could see a menu before we decided. I was getting a little annoyed by this time, considering this was my birthday meal that Id booked months in advance and Id stupidly chosen one where I got bad service urgh!
I chose the White Chocolate Cheesecake. Id had it in the past and so I knew how good it was. This is the best cheesecake Ive had anywhere! I dont know anyone who has tried this and didnt like it.
Sam chose the Kilauea Torte which is a hot liquid of chocolate inside a mini chocolate volcano.
He regretted the choice. It was good, incredibly rich, and he decided he shouldve gone for the cheesecake.
Our check was reprinted and given to us (with the desserts on it) before wed even started our desserts. We knew the server was really trying to rush us, but I just took my time. I didnt want to rush my birthday lunch!
Maybe I'm just used to getting good service at Disney restaurants, but it has never ever been bad before, especially not this bad. I will return to Kona Cafe because I love the food and 9 times of out 10 our service has been great. I just hope I never get this particular lady again!
Youre probably wondering where my mystery resort stay was at! Sam informed me over lunch that we would be staying at.... WILDERNESS LODGE! I was SO HAPPY! This is my favourite resort ever! ... continued
i am too and can't wait to be reminded of the rest of the food! 
I can't wait to get there during the F&W Festival someday. Until then I will have to live vicariously though others!
And plenty of vinegar too!!
All of your meals look fabulous so far and out of the snacks you've tried, I must say the School Bread from Norway looks amazing! I will definitely be trying that on my next trip.
. Cant wait until September
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