Is Garden Grill turning again?

[jenjersnap]

I know it was broken on and off during parts of 2008. Anyone been recently and experience the revolving? We're eating there this weekend (!) and that part is a highlight of eating there for my DS. Thanks!

 

[LovinPooh]

I would love to know as well

 

[RMulieri]

It was when I was there the end of Sept 2008

 

[jenjersnap]

It was when I was there the end of Sept 2008

Pretty sure it stopped functioning again after that.

No one's eaten there in 2009 yet? No wonder it's the easiest character meal to book!

 

[inkkognito]

Haven't eaten there yet this year, but it was turning in late 2008.

 

[OKW Lover]

When we were there the first week of January it wasn't turning. The restaurant wasn't open at the time, but I don't know if that was the reason.

 

[kadesha]

I dont think it revolves when it is not open.

It was working in November.

 

[septbaby]

Honestly, if you book an ADR there now just consider it pixie dust if you find that it turns. Only dinner is a character meal now and it gets good reviews for the interaction. The fixed menu isn't a goo choice for us for that price, but lots of people like the food too.

 

[sweetiee]

We are going there next Wednesday. I'll have to let you know!
Never been before but DD wants to see Chip and Dale. I hope they are there too.

 

[Leanne1977]

We ate there on the 14th Dec and it wasn't turning. But it was a great meal and is now our favourite character meal.

 

[jenjersnap]

Honestly, if you book an ADR there now just consider it pixie dust if you find that it turns. Only dinner is a character meal now and it gets good reviews for the interaction. The fixed menu isn't a goo choice for us for that price, but lots of people like the food too.

Totally disagree. It's one of the features of the restaurant, built into the concept, not "pixie dust". I wouldn't have booked it - a restaurant we've been to often - if there wasn't a good chance it was running and, if it's not, we probably won't return because the value is diminished for my sons. The food is just ok.

We'll be eating there on Sunday and I can report back when we return!

 

[jenjersnap]

We are going there next Wednesday. I'll have to let you know!
Never been before but DD wants to see Chip and Dale. I hope they are there too.

C & D should be there!

 

[septbaby]

Totally disagree. It's one of the features of the restaurant, built into the concept, not "pixie dust". I wouldn't have booked it - a restaurant we've been to often - if there wasn't a good chance it was running and, if it's not, we probably won't return because the value is diminished for my sons. The food is just ok.

We'll be eating there on Sunday and I can report back when we return!

Based on what I've been reading on the boards, this place has not rotated in about 3 months or so. Even within this thread so far it hasn't turned in the last month. I call it pixie dust because that would mean it got "fixed" just before your trip.

Good luck!

 

[JenniBarra]

Only dinner is a character meal now and it gets good reviews for the interaction.

I called the dining number weeks ago to make an ADR for lunch and was told that only dinner is served there now.

 

[jcarter29]

Is it now a fixed menu? I thought it was family style of several offered items.
I have never been there and was considering it for our next trip in April. How would you rate the food compared to other character meals (based only on food...not character interaction)
Thanks
Kim

 

[septbaby]

Is it now a fixed menu? I thought it was family style of several offered items.
I have never been there and was considering it for our next trip in April. How would you rate the food compared to other character meals (based only on food...not character interaction)
Thanks
Kim

By fixed I mean not a buffet, more limited but is still all you care to eat.

 

[jenjersnap]

Is it now a fixed menu? I thought it was family style of several offered items.
I have never been there and was considering it for our next trip in April. How would you rate the food compared to other character meals (based only on food...not character interaction)
Thanks
Kim

It is family style. Here is the menu as of 1/09:

Family Style Platter
featuring:

Oatmeal Cluster Rolls

Green House Salad with Buttermilk Ranch Dressing

Grilled Flank Steak with Mushroom Cabernet sauce

Rotisserie Turkey Breast with Cranberry Relish

Southern Fried Catfish

Cornbread Stuffing, Mashed Potatoes, Baby Carrots & Broccolini

Warm Apple Bread Pudding with Caramel & Whipped Cream

Young Gardener's Menu
Ages 3 to 9

Choice of:

Chicken Strips

Macaroni and Cheese

Potatoes or French Fries

Fresh Vegetables

Served with a special dessert

Complimentary Non-alcoholic Beverages
Included

Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite, Orange Soda, Lemonade Light, Root Beer, Iced Tea, Orange Juice, Apple Juice, Milk and Chocolate Milk

 

[jackal]

It was not turning when we were there January 3.

 

[kellypooh]

looking at the menu, I'm not seeing cornbread.... I LOVED their cornbread....sigh. The fried catfish is amazing, too.

 

[J3nn78]

Worked when we were there in November