Is this too much?!?

[BarleyJack]

We have worked and reworked our ADRs what must be a million times. My younger brother and his wife have decided to come with us, and even though they say they don't care where we eat we've taken them into consideration of course. My sister in law is from Japan so we wanted to make sure we got to eat a decent Japanese meal. Here our the plans, please let me know what you think, please.....

We are: 3 males aged 40, 37 and 36, 2 females aged 36 and 22, if that helps. We have the free dining plan.


9/26/09: Arrive at the Poly (first time in a deluxe woohoo), monorail to Epcot, dinner at Tokyo Dining (new for us) hopefully with a view of Illuminations.

9/27/09: DHS in AM with a late lunch/early dinner at 50's Prime Time Cafe (also new to us). This one with probably be OOP. Then to MK for PM EMH.

9/28/09: Morning time not planned, Jiko (also new to us, looking forward to this one) for a *kind of* early dinner, then Epcot for PM EMH (food and wine festival et al), hence the *early* dinner.

9/29/09: AK in the morning, back to Poly to clean up then monorail to GF for dinner at Narcoosees (new to us, hope its good).

9/30/09: Epcot Day, dinner at Le Cellier (God willing ) (been here before, only repeat this trip).

10/1/09: Morning overall free, thinking DTD or DHS, early dinner at O'Hana (also God willing, also new to us, prolly OOP) then monorail to MK for MNSSHP .

10/2/09: Last full day, also at Epcot (can you tell we LOVE epcot? LOL). Dinner at Les Chefs de France (new to us), early enough to catch Illuminations afterwards.

We've been over this a million times, and think it looks like a good plan. Thoughts/opinions? Thanks again!

 

[ajleone]

My sister in law is from Japan so we wanted to make sure we got to eat a decent Japanese meal. Here our the plans, please let me know what you think, please.....

Unfortunately there isn't what I would call a decent Japanese meal on property. The Tokyo Dining is ok but I get far superior at home.

 

[BarleyJack]

Unfortunately there isn't what I would call a decent Japanese meal on property. The Tokyo Dining is ok but I get far superior at home.

I understand, we're in the same boat on that one. They live in Chicago and have access to excellent Japanese cuisine as well (not to mention the fact that my sis in law cooks it like you wouldn't believe ) . But my question remains, is Tokyo dining the best option or should I consider Teppan Edo, which to me just seems like a glorified Beni Hana, no offense. They/we prefer sushi and shashimi to teppan style.

 

[oybolshoi]

I understand, we're in the same boat on that one. They live in Chicago and have access to excellent Japanese cuisine as well (not to mention the fact that my sis in law cooks it like you wouldn't believe ) . But my question remains, is Tokyo dining the best option or should I consider Teppan Edo, which to me just seems like a glorified Beni Hana, no offense. They/we prefer sushi and shashimi to teppan style.

Have you considered Kimonos over at the Swolphin? They have great sushi there. Not on the dining plan, though, although I think they may offer a AAA discount as well as a DVC discount if either of those options are available to you.

 

[BarleyJack]

I'll keep that in mind, thanks Brenda

 

[B-Ride]

I would recommend you skip the Japanese cuisine, which you might be disappointed with, and try something completely different.

 

[ajleone]

I understand, we're in the same boat on that one. They live in Chicago and have access to excellent Japanese cuisine as well (not to mention the fact that my sis in law cooks it like you wouldn't believe ) . But my question remains, is Tokyo dining the best option or should I consider Teppan Edo, which to me just seems like a glorified Beni Hana, no offense. They/we prefer sushi and shashimi to teppan style.

IMHO if you're looking for great sushi at WDW go to California Grill- it's pricey but very good.

 

[stauncie]

can't recomment a chinese restaurant, but with only 1 meal OOP you are spending more dining credits than you will have.

 

[mitchwebb]

We loved the Sushi bar at the Poly but with your party size you would pretty much take up the whole area. If you find one of your options does not work out give it a try and add the sticky wings from Kona Cafe.

 

[BarleyJack]

can't recomment a chinese restaurant, but with only 1 meal OOP you are spending more dining credits than you will have.

There are 2 planned as OOP.....not one. Had me worried there for a second!

 

[BarleyJack]

Thanks for everyone's advice!