Help me with my dining choices?

[pdxJolene]

Hello all! I am currently planning my FIRST trip to WDW for DBF and I. I need your help with the food portion of my planning. Our trip is for Feb 2011, so I have plenty of time to fine tune it. This is my first draft, and the parks chosen are based on last years hours for the same Sunday-Wednesday we'll be there. We will also be on the deluxe dining plan. Thanks!

Sunday 6th- MK
Dinner- Ohana

Monday 7th- Epcot
Lunch- Coral Reef
Dinner- Shutter

Tuesday 8th – DHS (F!)
Lunch- Sci-fi
Dinner- Brown derby (F! pckg) (2)

Wednesday 9th – AK
Lunch- Yak & Yeti
Dinner- Whispering Canyon Café

Thursday 10th – DTD
Breakfast- Ideas for a good TS breakfast preferably at a resort? We won't be going to a park this day and don't want to spend ALL day at DTD
Lunch- Earl of sandwich
Dinner- Planet Hollywood

Friday 11th – Epcot
Lunch- ESPN
Dinner- Biergarten

Saturday 12th – MK
Breakfast- CP
Dinner- Cali grill (2) OR Narcoossees (opinions?)

Sunday 13th – AK
Breakfast- Tusker house
Lunch- Idea for a TS at a resort somewhat convienent to AK? We won't have PH's.
Dinner- Hoop-de-doo musical (2) (late show)

Monday 14th – DHS
Lunch- Mama Melrose OR 50’s prime time
Dinner- Yachtsman Steakhouse (2)

Tuesday 15th – MK
Breakfast- CRT (2)
Lunch- Plaza
Dinner- Spirit of Aloha (8pm) (2)

Wednesday 16th – Leave for home
Breakfast- Kona Cafe
Lunch- TS at either a resort or DTD?

I'd love any & all feedback! Am I missing a must do? Thanks everyone

 

[DISNEYNV]

On your first day...skip Ohana and try Crystal Palace at MK. The buffet and Pooh characters are great! Second...skip Coral Reef! There are so many other choices at Epcot worth the experience. Chefs de France or Le Cellier would be a great choice! If you are at AK and take the bus over to AKL Jiko or Boma are excellent and the resort is a showcase on it's own Mamma Melrose is a good choice but if you can't get in there try Brown Derby for sure! Keep Hoopdee Doo review...it's awesome!!! Yahtsman is a winner as well. Narcoosee is an excellent option if you are at MK. Take the boat over to the GF! Yak and Yeti was sort of a disappointment. The food was just average. I would go with Tuskerhouse for breakfast! The characters are great (Mickey, Donald, etc.) and food good! Sci Fi is really fun! I'd do Mamma Nelrose over 50s Prime Time though. Prime time gets crazy hectic! Have fun:$

 

[disneywatcher]

When I made my ADR's for our July trip I had reservations for B/L/D for all the days we were there. Then someone told me that I would just be rushing to get to resturants instead of enjoying the parks. Instead we opted to do B/D reservations and do CS for lunch.

As for your open breakfast on the day you go for DTD, I have heard great things about the WCC breakfast as well as 1900 Park Fair at GF.

Lunch on the 13th you could go to the AKL and try either Boma or one of the other resturants there.

 

[Cat0727]

Hello all! I am currently planning my FIRST trip to WDW for DBF and I. I need your help with the food portion of my planning. Our trip is for Feb 2011, so I have plenty of time to fine tune it. This is my first draft, and the parks chosen are based on last years hours for the same Sunday-Wednesday we'll be there. We will also be on the deluxe dining plan. Thanks!

Sunday 6th- MK
Dinner- Ohana

Monday 7th- Epcot
Lunch- Coral Reef
Dinner- Shutter

Tuesday 8th – DHS (F!)
Lunch- Sci-fi
Dinner- Brown derby (F! pckg) (2)

Wednesday 9th – AK
Lunch- Yak & Yeti
Dinner- Whispering Canyon Café

Thursday 10th – DTD
Breakfast- Ideas for a good TS breakfast preferably at a resort? We won't be going to a park this day and don't want to spend ALL day at DTD ** For breakfast, Kona Cafe or 1900 Park Fare, I have heard good things about both of those. But since I see you are eating at Kona your last day then 1900 PF
Lunch- Earl of sandwich
Dinner- Planet Hollywood

Friday 11th – Epcot
Lunch- ESPN
Dinner- Biergarten

Saturday 12th – MK
Breakfast- CP
Dinner- Cali grill (2) OR Narcoossees (opinions?)

Sunday 13th – AK
Breakfast- Tusker house
Lunch- Idea for a TS at a resort somewhat convienent to AK? We won't have PH's. **I'd say eat at a CS in AK. It'll save you time. Boma & Jiko aren't open for lunch.
Dinner- Hoop-de-doo musical (2) (late show)

Monday 14th – DHS
Lunch- Mama Melrose OR 50’s prime time **50s Prime Time! MM is better suited for dinner.
Dinner- Yachtsman Steakhouse (2)

Tuesday 15th – MK
Breakfast- CRT (2)
Lunch- Plaza
Dinner- Spirit of Aloha (8pm) (2)

Wednesday 16th – Leave for home
Breakfast- Kona Cafe
Lunch- TS at either a resort or DTD? **What resort are you staying at?

I'd love any & all feedback! Am I missing a must do? Thanks everyone

My suggestions are above in purple

 

[tinkgurl]

Thursday 10th – DTD
Breakfast- Ideas for a good TS breakfast preferably at a resort? We won't be going to a park this day and don't want to spend ALL day at DTD
Lunch- Earl of sandwich
Dinner- Planet Hollywood

Kona Cafe is a great place to eat breakfast at the Poly! Since you're eating there your last day... why not try Cape May Cafe at the Beach Club.

Sunday 13th – AK
Breakfast- Tusker house
Lunch- Idea for a TS at a resort somewhat convienent to AK? We won't have PH's.
Dinner- Hoop-de-doo musical (2) (late show)

Even though The Mara is the CS place at AKL, it is SO good!

Wednesday 16th – Leave for home
Breakfast- Kona Cafe
Lunch- TS at either a resort or DTD?

The Wave at the Contemporary is really good!

 

[jdisnut]

For the table service breakfast, my favorites are Boma at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and Kouzzina at the BoardWalk. I suggest making your decision on whether you prefer traditional table service or a buffet. The food selections are different but are equal in quality.

There really isn't a table service restaurant open for lunch at a resort convenient to the Animal Kingdom. Have you considered eating at Yak & Yeti? It's in the park and quite good.

 

[TinkerKell-ey]

Re: lunch on the 13th/AK ... what about Sanaa at AKL-Kidani? As of March 2010 they are open for lunch, and I've seen some great reviews! Check it out on AllEars. The Tandoori Chicken looks yummy

 

[crabbygal902]

Sunday 6th- MK
Dinner- Ohana great way to start your vacation!

Monday 7th- Epcot
Lunch- Coral Reef I agree with PP..there's lots of other choices for lunch. IMHO, I'd rather just visit the aquariums in the Living Seas and then have lunch at Le Chefs or Le Cellier.
Dinner- Shutter

Tuesday 8th – DHS (F!)
Lunch- Sci-fi
Dinner- Brown derby (F! pckg) (2)I've been wanting to try the grapefruit cake here!

Wednesday 9th – AK
Lunch- Yak & Yeti
Dinner- Whispering Canyon Café

Thursday 10th – DTD
Breakfast- Ideas for a good TS breakfast preferably at a resort? We won't be going to a park this day and don't want to spend ALL day at DTD The Wave at CR!!!
Lunch- Earl of sandwich Love this place!
Dinner- Planet Hollywood Just a suggestion--how about Wolfgang Puck instead? The food at most Planet Hollywoods is kind of "eh."

Friday 11th – Epcot
Lunch- ESPN
Dinner- Biergarten This sounds like a fun day!

Saturday 12th – MK
Breakfast- CP
Dinner- Cali grill (2) OR Narcoossees (opinions?) I'd choose Cali for the view and sushi

Sunday 13th – AK
Breakfast- Tusker house
Lunch- Idea for a TS at a resort somewhat convienent to AK? We won't have PH's. Boma? Sanaa?
Dinner- Hoop-de-doo musical (2) (late show)

Monday 14th – DHS
Lunch- Mama Melrose OR 50’s prime timeI love Mama Melrose!
Dinner- Yachtsman Steakhouse (2)

Tuesday 15th – MK
Breakfast- CRT (2)
Lunch- Plaza
Dinner- Spirit of Aloha (8pm) (2)

Wednesday 16th – Leave for home
Breakfast- Kona CafeTonga Toast!
Lunch- TS at either a resort or DTD? I've heard great things about Grand Floridian Cafe

Wow! You've just about run out of TS restaurants, haven't you? What a GREAT problem to have!

 

[TinkerbellinLouisian]

Sunday 6th- MK
Dinner- Ohana Good Choice - Recommended and close to MK... I've done Breakfast there 4x but not dinner...I"d love love to try dinner!

Monday 7th- EpcotAgree with PP's...better spots at Epcot? My fav's... Le Cellier and Teppan Edo
Lunch- Coral Reef
Dinner- Shutter

Tuesday 8th – DHS (F!)
Lunch- Sci-fi
Dinner- Brown derby (F! pckg) (2)DID HBD F! package May 2010...have pics... I REALLY wanted to like it more than I did....BUT maybe was there on an 'off' night OR picked the wrong entree's. I WILL try it again ! I've not tried MM's...plan to try that as well !

Wednesday 9th – AK
Lunch- Yak & YetiDID Y&Y Lunch on our May 2010 visit and really enjoyed the food and decor of the restaurant!
Dinner- Whispering Canyon CaféDid WCC breakfast May 2010 and Loved it...

Thursday 10th – DTD
Breakfast-
Lunch- Earl of sandwich
Dinner- Planet HollywoodDid PH with 'free' coupon with resort ressies and it's a "do it one time" kind of thing... will try Portobello's next visit due to friends recommendation

Friday 11th – EpcotAGAIN - Le Cellier, Teppan edo?
Lunch- ESPN
Dinner- Biergarten

Saturday 12th – MK
Breakfast- CP
Dinner- Cali grill (2) OR Narcoossees (opinions?)Did Cali Grill May 2010 - Great Sushi... have not tried Narcoossee's however will try soon....

Sunday 13th – AK
Breakfast- Tusker house
Lunch- Idea for a TS at a resort somewhat convienent to AK? We won't have PH's.
Dinner- Hoop-de-doo musical (2) (late show)We did HDDR as Dinner on our AK day in May 2010.... it was a LOT of fun... the Fried chicken was Juicy and crispy and GOOD! DS18 LOVED the RIbs...meat fell right off the bone... the comedy is GOOD! We did Y&Y Lunch this day

Monday 14th – DHS
Lunch- Mama Melrose OR 50’s prime time
Dinner- Yachtsman Steakhouse (2)

Tuesday 15th – MK
Breakfast- CRT (2)LOVE CRT! Have done Dinner the last 10 times...
Lunch- Plaza
Dinner- Spirit of Aloha (8pm) (2)

Wednesday 16th – Leave for home
Breakfast- Kona Cafe
Lunch- TS at either a resort or DTD?

I'd love any & all feedback! Am I missing a must do? Thanks everyone

I've entered my comments in RED Above... HOpe this works...

 

[An_Island_Girl]

We really enjoy Flying Fish on an EPCOT night. I'm not sure where you'd fit it in, but it is always a must do for us when we're on the DxDP.

 

[bunkkinsmom]

Hello all! I am currently planning my FIRST trip to WDW for DBF and I. I need your help with the food portion of my planning. Our trip is for Feb 2011, so I have plenty of time to fine tune it. This is my first draft, and the parks chosen are based on last years hours for the same Sunday-Wednesday we'll be there. We will also be on the deluxe dining plan. Thanks!

Sunday 6th- MK
Dinner- Ohana

Monday 7th- Epcot
Lunch- Coral Reef
Dinner- Shutter

Tuesday 8th – DHS (F!)
Lunch- Sci-fi
Dinner- Brown derby (F! pckg) (2)

Wednesday 9th – AK
Lunch- Yak & Yeti
Dinner- Whispering Canyon Café

Thursday 10th – DTD
Breakfast- Ideas for a good TS breakfast preferably at a resort? We won't be going to a park this day and don't want to spend ALL day at DTD
Lunch- Earl of sandwich
Dinner- Planet Hollywood

Friday 11th – Epcot
Lunch- ESPN
Dinner- Biergarten

Saturday 12th – MK
Breakfast- CP
Dinner- Cali grill (2) OR Narcoossees (opinions?)

Sunday 13th – AK
Breakfast- Tusker house
Lunch- Idea for a TS at a resort somewhat convienent to AK? We won't have PH's.
Dinner- Hoop-de-doo musical (2) (late show)

Monday 14th – DHS
Lunch- Mama Melrose OR 50’s prime time
Dinner- Yachtsman Steakhouse (2)

Tuesday 15th – MK
Breakfast- CRT (2)
Lunch- Plaza
Dinner- Spirit of Aloha (8pm) (2)

Wednesday 16th – Leave for home
Breakfast- Kona Cafe
Lunch- TS at either a resort or DTD?

I'd love any & all feedback! Am I missing a must do? Thanks everyone

First, I don't know what Shutter is? Help me with that because if it's cool I wanna try it too!!

Second, Thursday is you DTD day? Breakfast at Old Key West, Olivia's! For sure!! You can take the boat to and from DTD and the breakfast is outstanding!

Third, I would chose 50's over melrose.

Lastly, some don't misses: Chefs de France - Yummy! Also don't knock any CS places for snacks. Fairfax Fare in DHS is very good. As is Starring Rolls. I would almost do Sci Fi just for the milkshakes and eat sandwiches at Starring Rolls.

OH I CAN'T BELIEVE I ALMOST FORGOT!!! Wolfgang Puck Express in DTD is our MUST DO!! We eat there AT LEAST once a trip!

Have a magical time!

 

[Deb & Bill]

Grand Floridian Cafe has a wonderful breakfast if you like Eggs Benedict. My husband had a wonderful maple french toast and our son (16 yrs old) got a Mickey waffle.

You might want to check out their menus for other meals.

Also Olivia's at Old Key West has a nice lunch and breakfast menu.