Help me decide between 50 PTC and Sci Fi.

[kadesha]

We LOVE LOVE LOVE 50's PTC! I really want to try Sci Fi but I'm too afraid to drift away from what I love! lol! We only have one day at DHS so please give me your opinions! Traveling with a 6 and 7 year old. Thanks!!!

 

[PoohsFan1]

We love 50's too, but this past September we decided to give Sci-Fi a try. My kids loved it there, they loved the whole ambiance of the restaurant and they loved their food....as for DH and I, well we thought it was o.k. Sure I thought the old movie reels were cute and funny, but I really wasn't impressed with the food, plus my DH and I kept bumping our elbows trying to eat. On top of all that, we had "hitchhikers" in back of our car so we got to hear their whole conversation, and the service was sooooo slow, it took us over 2 hours from the time we sat down until we walked out of the restaurant, and this was for lunch. It was definitely worth trying once, not sure if we would go back again. We already said for our May trip, we are definitely going back to 50's for DHs Pot Roast, and my beloved Fried Chicken and Smore's dessert

 

[kadesha]

I love the pot roast too! It's my favorite meal at Disney!!!

 

[CajunMomof3]

I say you should try it once- the atmosphere is great! My kids watch the screen in silence pretty much the whole meal. DH and I liked sitting in "the backseat" by ourselves. The kids always eat their food and love getting a milkshake with their meal. The food is so-so as far as the adult choices, but it still worth a try just for the ambience.

 

[kadesha]

How many people are seated per car? Like, how many do they put in the front or back?

 

[CajunMomof3]

How many people are seated per car? Like, how many do they put in the front or back?

We have always had a 4-seater: 2 in front, 2 in the back. We did sit at one of the umbrella tables once as a walk-up, but we much prefer the cars...

 

[kadesha]

We have always had a 4-seater: 2 in front, 2 in the back. We did sit at one of the umbrella tables once as a walk-up, but we much prefer the cars...

Ok thanks! Just trying to figure out how it'd work as a party of 3.

 

[brernick]

I'm staying with PTC.
We gave Sci-fi and second chance and still got slow service and cold food.
The kids will have a blast at PTC.

 

[dunbarfamily]

We have this discussion every trip!! We all love both of them, so we usually rotate!

Have a great trip!!

 

[blanq]

We have eaten at both numerous times and have finally given up on Sci-Fi after several bad meals there. We love 50's PT and will continue to frequent it on our trips.

 

[ratlenhum]

Ok thanks! Just trying to figure out how it'd work as a party of 3.

WE had a car that seats 4. My husband and son sat in the front, I sat in the back.

 

[LittleStinkerbelle]

I think it's fun to try new things so I say go for Sci-Fi this time around. The food isn't amazing or anything, but we adore the atmosphere so I think it's something to try at least once.

We were in the opposite boat as you in that we've been going to Sci-Fi on our trips and hadn't tried 50s PTC in about 10 years. This past trip we switched it up and did 50s -- it was really fun to do something different! Enjoy.

 

[lblume91]

My vote goes to sticking with 50s PT! We were terribly disappointed in Sci-Fi.

 

[diseverestfan]

I'll go against the grain. We've eaten as a family 3 times at both, and except for my wife, the rest of us much prefer the Sci-Fi. I can't imagine going a week at Disney without one of their burgers and milkshakes.

I'm of rather portly size and can eat my share, but I've never finished my meal at 50's. It's not the amount of food, it's how bad it's always been.

Both places are great experiences, though, and should be tried at least once.

 

[jobie61]

I've never eaten at SCI-FI, but have eaten at PTC.

I'll give you something else to think about.

I Tried Mama Melrose for the first time last trip. It was awesome. I've heard mixed reviews from this board, but decided to try it anyway. One of the best meals of the trip.

Prime Time was OK, but Mama Melrose gets an A+.

 

[CR Resort Fan 4 Life]

I would go with 50's Prime Time Cafe because I think they have a better menu and their great atmosphere.

 

[rugman1969]

50's ptc for sure. Sci fi has better atmosphere, but 50's is more fun, and better food.