We just returned from our trip to WDW. We were there for 10 days, and basically ate our way through the world (I gained 6 lbs, my DH 8 lbs.) Needless to say we are now eating rabbit food, and reminiscing fondly about all of those wonderful restaurants. Here is where we ate:
Character Meals
Cape May Cafe - We did this twice because we were staying at the BCV. Great character interaction. Loved Dottie our waitress. Good buffet.
Crystal Palace - A bit of a zoo. Check in is a bit of a wait, and was on our prior trip. Food ok. Characters rushed and had to stay for 1 hour to see all of them.
Princess Breakfast (Epcot) - Loved it! Good food, great service. Best character interaction. Saw Jasmine, Mulan, Sleeping Beauty, Belle and Snow White. We met Jasmine the day before in the Morroco pavillion, and she remembered my daughter's name (impressive!). We have done Cindy's breakfast in the past, and this one is much better.
Theme Park Restaurants
LTT (MK) - Always good and restful. A nice break from the heat.
Rose and Crown (Epcot) - Food was fine, nothing to rave about. Our server was really sweet, but messed up our order a couple of times (why don't they write down the order?). I think we will pass on this one on next trip.
Japan (Epcot) - Teppanyaki - Fun! Food was typical of this type of restaurant. We were seated with another family at random who was from our area! Too funny. The chef was great and very entertaining.
LeCellier (Epcot) - Yum! Wonderful food! Loved the cheese soup, and very tender steak! Good service.
BC/YC
We stayed at the BCV, so we tried the restaurants here:
Beaches and Cream - I blame the management of this place for at least 2 - 3 pounds of our weight gain! We used carryout for treats (try the orange dream!) and for dinner one night.
Hurricane Hanna's - Fine for pool service. The fruit boat helps to make up for the sins at Beaches and Cream. Why does this place close so early when Stormalong Bay is crowded in the evenings?
Yachtsman's - Good meal. Steaks not as good as LeCellier. Probably would skip on the next trip. Dessert sampler is yummy and fun to try.
Room Service - These people did a great job, especially with special requests for a picky preschooler.
Fort Wilderness
Trails End Buffet - We love this place. Good buffet at reasonable price, and a good lunch escape from the MK. We also enjoy the petting farm and pony rides.
Hoop Dee Doo - The food is ok, but the show is lots of fun. Service just ok. I think other tables around us had more animated servers.
Boardwalk
Spoodles - Good food. Very loud. Whoever is managing this place should be replaced. We waited forever with a PS to get a table. There was a big crowd in the waiting area. There were also many, many empty tables in the restaurant. They guy who took us to our table had a bad attitude and should look for work elsewhere . I do not know if they were short-staffed or what was wrong, but to take it out on the patrons is not good for business.
Big River Grill - Good service, good food (big salads for lunch).
The best...
Palio - OUTSTANDING. Great food, great service! Loved it! The musicians that came to the table were delightful!
The Worst
Rainforest Cafe (Downtown Disney)
Terrible service with a lousy attitude. We ordered an appetizer, salads and an entree to share, and they brought all of the food out at once. The server got really rude when we asked that our entree be removed and served after the other things. Save your money, time and calories.
Character Meals
Cape May Cafe - We did this twice because we were staying at the BCV. Great character interaction. Loved Dottie our waitress. Good buffet.
Crystal Palace - A bit of a zoo. Check in is a bit of a wait, and was on our prior trip. Food ok. Characters rushed and had to stay for 1 hour to see all of them.
Princess Breakfast (Epcot) - Loved it! Good food, great service. Best character interaction. Saw Jasmine, Mulan, Sleeping Beauty, Belle and Snow White. We met Jasmine the day before in the Morroco pavillion, and she remembered my daughter's name (impressive!). We have done Cindy's breakfast in the past, and this one is much better.
Theme Park Restaurants
LTT (MK) - Always good and restful. A nice break from the heat.
Rose and Crown (Epcot) - Food was fine, nothing to rave about. Our server was really sweet, but messed up our order a couple of times (why don't they write down the order?). I think we will pass on this one on next trip.
Japan (Epcot) - Teppanyaki - Fun! Food was typical of this type of restaurant. We were seated with another family at random who was from our area! Too funny. The chef was great and very entertaining.
LeCellier (Epcot) - Yum! Wonderful food! Loved the cheese soup, and very tender steak! Good service.
BC/YC
We stayed at the BCV, so we tried the restaurants here:
Beaches and Cream - I blame the management of this place for at least 2 - 3 pounds of our weight gain! We used carryout for treats (try the orange dream!) and for dinner one night.
Hurricane Hanna's - Fine for pool service. The fruit boat helps to make up for the sins at Beaches and Cream. Why does this place close so early when Stormalong Bay is crowded in the evenings?
Yachtsman's - Good meal. Steaks not as good as LeCellier. Probably would skip on the next trip. Dessert sampler is yummy and fun to try.
Room Service - These people did a great job, especially with special requests for a picky preschooler.
Fort Wilderness
Trails End Buffet - We love this place. Good buffet at reasonable price, and a good lunch escape from the MK. We also enjoy the petting farm and pony rides.
Hoop Dee Doo - The food is ok, but the show is lots of fun. Service just ok. I think other tables around us had more animated servers.
Boardwalk
Spoodles - Good food. Very loud. Whoever is managing this place should be replaced. We waited forever with a PS to get a table. There was a big crowd in the waiting area. There were also many, many empty tables in the restaurant. They guy who took us to our table had a bad attitude and should look for work elsewhere . I do not know if they were short-staffed or what was wrong, but to take it out on the patrons is not good for business.
Big River Grill - Good service, good food (big salads for lunch).
The best...
Palio - OUTSTANDING. Great food, great service! Loved it! The musicians that came to the table were delightful!
The Worst
Rainforest Cafe (Downtown Disney)
Terrible service with a lousy attitude. We ordered an appetizer, salads and an entree to share, and they brought all of the food out at once. The server got really rude when we asked that our entree be removed and served after the other things. Save your money, time and calories.
