Just back: Impressed!

[lodgelady]

We have been going to the World as a family for over 15 years. We were not expecting much from the food this trip because free dining was going on. Last time we went during free dining, we felt the restaurants were simply throwing the food out. It was sub-par and so was the service.
This trip, every restaurant we went was very good-even in the MK! It made our trip so much more fun. Kudos to Disney's food and beverage departments!

 

[daraddg]

So glad to hear that hoping they keep it up through early Nov

 

[Kay1]

It's always nice to be pleasantly surprised. Glad it went so well for you.

 

[goofyintoronto]

Can you share with us where you ate??? Im interested to see how the less popular restaurants were? if any.

 

[HadesTX]

I agree, everything was top notch everywhere we went. No long waits & the CM's at the restaurants were all great. With all the bad reviews I was worried. But it was great!

We ate at:

CHH
CRT (Dinner) *** DH's favorite
Kona (Breakfast)
Sci Fi (Lunch)
Cali Grill (Dinner)
Cr Palace (Breakfast)
WCC (Lunch) *** My favorite!
Ohana (Dinner)
Le Cellier (Lunch)
Artist Point (Dinner)
Via Napoli (Lunch)

Least favorite would probably be Sci Fi. I liked my burger, but DH didn't. It's a one shot place for us anyway, so we won't go back. Loved the rest.

 

[lodgelady]

I am glad to share. We ate at a combo of quick service and table service. Very good, fresh food and friendly service at each place. Great variety. Gone are the days of hamburgers and fries EVERYWHERE!

* Yak & Yetti's quick service at AK (beautiful courtyard for outside dining)
* Cat Corra on the Boardwalk for dinner (leave room for dessert!)
* Pecos Bill at MK (best cheeseburger I have had for a while and yummy toppings)
* Backlot? at DHS (I always get this mixed up- it is the one where the old Honey I shrunk the kids playground was- anyway- very good panini type sandwiches)
* Chefs de France lunch- so GOOD! Creme Brulee Service is superb.
* Via Napoli- I had good pizza- but the candlestick pasta that is like lasagna that my sis had was outstanding. Great salad. The desserts are wonderful.
* Main Street Bakery missed the frozen coffee they used to serve, but they have an iced latte that is pretty good too. Cinnamon buns and choc. croissants rock.
* 1800 Park Fare Character dinner I thought the room itself was unimpressive. Not very pretty at all for a fairytale type event. Characters were all good-especially the stepmom and sisters. Waiter was great and did not rush us. Food was excellent with several high-end choices, and lots of fresh salads, as well as standard fare.
* MOST IMPROVED: Cosmic Ray's Last time I swore I would never go there again-but it is hard to avoid. Excellent grilled real chicken breast on a bun, fresh hot toppings bar. Marinated cucumbers were offered as a side instead of boring carrot sticks. Really good. The amount of choices on the menu made us all happy.

Now it's time to get back on my diet

 

[Tinkerbellah]

How nice to hear!!!
& hey, I love PB. wheat bun & all!

 

[HunnyJar]

We have been going to the World as a family for over 15 years. We were not expecting much from the food this trip because free dining was going on. Last time we went during free dining, we felt the restaurants were simply throwing the food out. It was sub-par and so was the service.
This trip, every restaurant we went was very good-even in the MK! It made our trip so much more fun. Kudos to Disney's food and beverage departments!

I agree! We had some seriously tasty food during our recent trip as well. Glad you had such a great experience!

 

[lodgelady]

I agree! We had some seriously tasty food during our recent trip as well. Glad you had such a great experience!

Thanks! We will be back again at Christmas. I will post again then. Hopefully, Disney is able to retain this quality during the high season as well.

 

[wdwnut61]

We have been going to the World as a family for over 15 years. We were not expecting much from the food this trip because free dining was going on. Last time we went during free dining, we felt the restaurants were simply throwing the food out. It was sub-par and so was the service.
This trip, every restaurant we went was very good-even in the MK! It made our trip so much more fun. Kudos to Disney's food and beverage departments!

Glad you enjoyed your meals. We our looking forward to great meals during our 11 days of free dining next month

 

[vettegirl]

I love positive reviews!