LIVE from WDW...thank you DH for having a business trip!

[DLo]

Wow - you are sooo lucky. sounds like you are having fun and having some good luck.

 

[disneyfav4ever]

I am looking foward to hearing about WCC too. It's one restaurant I haven't eaten at yet, and I think that and the Plaza are the only restaurants I haven't been to in the MK area besides V&A.

I always have it on my list of "to try" restaurants, but it never quite makes the list when I end up booking. I think there are just too many signature restaurants in the area that I always end up at one of them. But if it's good, who know where I'll eat next year.

 

[chipper10]

I love your reviews. I can't wait to hear about WCC. DH really wants to eat there in January, but I would rather eat at GFC.

 

[TigerKat]

I thought I was seeing things....another trip for Nicki.....You GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!

 

[MickeyNicki]

Really enjoyed your newest reviews. I'm thinking I need to go into the Main Street Bakery more often - that fudge cake looks good - along with the brownies, cupcakes, cinnomen rolls, and...well everything.

I'm with you on Teppanedo as well. I booked it for my brother & sister-in-law (and their 3 kids) because it seems like their kind of place. For me, I prefer to be the one cutting up my own meat.

The treats from MK bakery looked amazing and they were all huge! I wish I was hungry I would have grabbed something!

I just found your report. How lucky.


Now, I need to go back and read it. Hope you are having a wonderful time.

Thanks for finding me!

You are so NEVER going to live it down that he got you into 2 places!!! You'll be talking about something and he will just pop it into the conversation that he got you in.

Loving your reviews as always!

I know you are so right! He has been chatting away about how he has the magic touch!

Awesome reviews!!!! Glad you guys are having a great time

Thanks! We have had a great little weekend but sadly we have to leave today

 

[MickeyNicki]

Thank for an awesome update. I'm like you I'm bias on my hibachi food...I need the fried rice and that's what I'm used too at all the hibachi restaurant we go to and they give you soup, salad, more vegatables and portion. Plus I think that place is so pack all time and so much other restaurant to choice from...you are a good wife. Plus, if we go there and my 4 yr would be looking for his fried rice (that's his favorite thing when we go to a hibachi restaurant). I'm really want to go to Chefs de France...maybe in your next trip. Anyway, your husband will tell you why do you make all your ADR in advance when he can go and walk to a restaurant and get you a sit . Thank you again for sharing.

Thanks for reading along! Since DH teased me with Hibachi and I really didnt get to experience the food that I like I told him that next weekend he needs to take me to our local place!

LOL when I read your hubby got a table at the Plaza too!!!

You should have seen my face when I got out of the ladies room, I thought he was joking!

Ok she lives in Naples & gets to pop up to WDW. I know who I want to be when I grow up

Kae

Reviews great as always.

It is a real treat to live so close to the Mouse House!

Thanks for the reviews! I was thinking about doing Teppan Edo or Tokyo Dining but now I know NOT to do Teppan Edo! Doesn't looked like there's much for vegetarians I had the GM slush and was disappointed but didn't have a chance to do the Grey Goose one...that will have to happen in December!

Can't wait to hear what you guys think of WCC! My mom refers to it is "that gross restaurant" LOL!

Sheera (the DIser sitting with us) and he daughter had the veggie plate and it came with broccoli, carrots and I think asparagus....I thought we were all going to get the veggies and I was so bummed when I didnt get em. Uh oh, should I be worried about WCC??

Why do I always read these at night, forcing me to go get a midnight snack??

I haven't eaten at Teppan Edo, but my parents had the same problem there you did -- we have a fantastic local place that fries the rice and gives a huge portion of veggies, all for a fraction of the price. Teppan Edo wound up disappointing them.

Fried rice is the reason I go to the hibachi place but I can recreate it at home just as yummy!

We didn't have much luck at WCC either. Hoping you have a better experience ... looking forward to reading it tomorrow!

Cannot believe your DH was able to get you into both restaurants as walkups. Heck, don't stress over ADR's, just let hubby walk up to whereever you want to eat & charm the host/hostess!

Ok now I am officially worried about WCC! I think DH is flirting with the CM's and that is how we are getting a table! Seriously though we are just walking up right when they open or when the restaurant doesnt look to be full and viola, in we go!

Sounds like it's time to pass the ADR baton along to He Who Rules The ADR World!

I know what you mean about Roaring Forks. My mother and I stayed there last October and it was always packed and had uncontrollable lines. Especially bad because it's such a tiny place. What made it worse was the mgr was just standing around looking at people and not actually doing anything to help! We got their croissant sandwiches (yick) one day then switched to oatmeal and yogurt parfaits.

Enjoy yourselves today! Thanks for taking time to post your live updates!

I have a hard time giving up the ADR responsibility, I have control issues Roraing Forks was much better this morning!

Thanks again for the updates!!! Hope the rain is gone so you can enjoy your day. Looking forward to WCC - we cancelled ours for next week - hope it wasn't a mistake!!

I hope it isnt one either!

Wow what a day!!!! The Plaza looks amazing!! I've been trying to get in there for my solo Saturday at MK, maybe I'll try your DH's method and try to get a table by walking up LOL!! That philly cheese and reuben both looked AMAZING!!!!!

Teppan Edo is another on the must try list, won't make it on the next trip but sometime in the future!! Glad your DH loved it!!!

Hmmm...WCC can't wait to hear your review on it!! ANd yes I think you must buy a couple of those pecan cinnamon rolls to take home with you and if you don't mind I think you ship me one LOL!!!!!

The Plaza was awesome, will update WCC tonight!

Wow - you are sooo lucky. sounds like you are having fun and having some good luck.

It was a great time thanks!

I am looking foward to hearing about WCC too. It's one restaurant I haven't eaten at yet, and I think that and the Plaza are the only restaurants I haven't been to in the MK area besides V&A.

I always have it on my list of "to try" restaurants, but it never quite makes the list when I end up booking. I think there are just too many signature restaurants in the area that I always end up at one of them. But if it's good, who know where I'll eat next year.

You have to try The Plaza for a nice lunch or dinner, it was very good! Cannot wait to try WCC either, figured since we are staying here we might as well eat here!

I love your reviews. I can't wait to hear about WCC. DH really wants to eat there in January, but I would rather eat at GFC.

Coming up soon!

I thought I was seeing things....another trip for Nicki.....You GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!

I know can you believe it! Gotta love DH and his business trips!

 

[2littlez'sandme]

Loving your reviews so far...hope WCC doesn't disappoint...my family just loves it there. We've dined there for lunch or dinner almost every visit.

Never been to the Plaza...in fact, I really wasn't sure where it was. DUH...right next to the ice cream parlor where I get my 'must-have' last day at Disney chocolate cone!!

Those treats at the Main Street Bakery looked delish!! I'll have to take my boys thru there on our next Disney visit. I was so concentrated on getting the cookie ice cream sandwich last time that I didn't really notice all the other goodies in the cases.

Have a safe trip home. Looking forward to the rest of your reviews!!

 

[AlohaPolynesian]

I think it depends what you order at WCC... I don't think I've ever heard anyone who's ordered the skillet complain!! That is what my dad got when we went and he was the only one who enjoyed the food. Also your server can make or break your experience. I'm eagerly awaiting your review!!

 

[catne]

OMG--where have I been this weekend!!! I just caught up on this thread...A Nicki & Todd bonus trip to WDW...wowzers, how fun is that. Bummer about the rain, but nice for the low crowds (although sounds like the crowd situation will get worse today with Free Dining starting...saw on another thread that a Magic Express driver told some people that 24,000 are scheduled for ME arrival today You're probably leaving at the perfect time, Nicki!)

Love the pictures, as always...of course we're dieting hard (told DH had to get the pants a little looser before we get there for Free Dining in a couple of weeks -- gotta have some "growing" room)

Can't wait to see your finale...have always been curious about that skillet at WCC. Looks like just the kind of food my DH would scarf down (the BBQ smell would draw him in, too.)

 

[MrsSpratt]

WAH! Somehow I missed this!

Well, at least I'll get the end soon...

Thanks, MickeyNicki!

Mrs. Spratt

 

[KatMark]

I think it depends what you order at WCC... I don't think I've ever heard anyone who's ordered the skillet complain!! That is what my dad got when we went and he was the only one who enjoyed the food. Also your server can make or break your experience. I'm eagerly awaiting your review!!

See, we did get the skillet and DH and I did not like it at all. In fact, DH was sick all night after eating the chicken and ribs...the only things I didn't try.

 

[AlohaPolynesian]

See, we did get the skillet and DH and I did not like it at all. In fact, DH was sick all night after eating the chicken and ribs...the only things I didn't try.

Oh no!! Then I guess my theory isn't true after all The only thing I enjoyed there was the cinnamon banana dessert and the cornbread

 

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

You're a lucky girl. You make me want to move to Florida.

I have a question about Teppon Edo- does the chicken have a coating on it? DS only eats meat with coating, but would like to go to a hibachi restaurant.

I wish you could have ordered that club at the Plaza. I'm looking forward to trying it.

Do you think Todd would make my next ADRs? He seems to be very lucky!

 

[MickeyNicki]

Loving your reviews so far...hope WCC doesn't disappoint...my family just loves it there. We've dined there for lunch or dinner almost every visit.

Never been to the Plaza...in fact, I really wasn't sure where it was. DUH...right next to the ice cream parlor where I get my 'must-have' last day at Disney chocolate cone!!

Those treats at the Main Street Bakery looked delish!! I'll have to take my boys thru there on our next Disney visit. I was so concentrated on getting the cookie ice cream sandwich last time that I didn't really notice all the other goodies in the cases.

Have a safe trip home. Looking forward to the rest of your reviews!!

Just made it home safe and sound, it poured rain the entire time home and a motor home flipped on I-4, what a mess! I was hoping DH wasnted the ice cream cookie sandwich but he just wanted the cookie

I think it depends what you order at WCC... I don't think I've ever heard anyone who's ordered the skillet complain!! That is what my dad got when we went and he was the only one who enjoyed the food. Also your server can make or break your experience. I'm eagerly awaiting your review!!

Reviews coming up...DH had the skillet but you have to wait and see what we thought of it!

OMG--where have I been this weekend!!! I just caught up on this thread...A Nicki & Todd bonus trip to WDW...wowzers, how fun is that. Bummer about the rain, but nice for the low crowds (although sounds like the crowd situation will get worse today with Free Dining starting...saw on another thread that a Magic Express driver told some people that 24,000 are scheduled for ME arrival today You're probably leaving at the perfect time, Nicki!)

Love the pictures, as always...of course we're dieting hard (told DH had to get the pants a little looser before we get there for Free Dining in a couple of weeks -- gotta have some "growing" room)

Can't wait to see your finale...have always been curious about that skillet at WCC. Looks like just the kind of food my DH would scarf down (the BBQ smell would draw him in, too.)

I told DH that we are on a serious diet from now until Oct so we can pig out at F&W.

There were scazillions of people all over WDW today, it was loaded, the resort, the pool, the restaurant, the parking lot, the valet....the free dining people are in and they are crowding up the joint! Reviews coming right up!

WAH! Somehow I missed this!

Well, at least I'll get the end soon...

Thanks, MickeyNicki!

Mrs. Spratt

You found me that is all that matters! Last 2 reviews coming up!

Oh no!! Then I guess my theory isn't true after all The only thing I enjoyed there was the cinnamon banana dessert and the cornbread

I will give you this teaser, the cornbread was incredible!

You're a lucky girl. You make me want to move to Florida.

I have a question about Teppon Edo- does the chicken have a coating on it? DS only eats meat with coating, but would like to go to a hibachi restaurant.

I wish you could have ordered that club at the Plaza. I'm looking forward to trying it.

Do you think Todd would make my next ADRs? He seems to be very lucky!

The chicken is not breaded, just grilled on the hibachi....but I did see the kids at the table next to us get the meal in the monorail dish and it had tempura battered chicken....

I asked Todd if he wanted to take over the ressies from now on and he said no, just call on him when there is something that I cannot get What a wise guy huh?

I really really really wanted that club too...the one thing lately is I have not been hungry, I take a few bites and he polishes off the rest so in order not to waste food I have to get something he likes too

 

[MickeyNicki]

Breakfast this morning was great, we were up early because of the noise from the loading area, we threw on the suits and headed downstairs. It was very crowded again but it was much quieter. At 9am the pool was loaded with people, it was insane.

DH requested oatmeal with brown sugar, he loves this paste, er I mean cereal and I will take his word for it when he says it was good.

He also had another cinnamon pecan roll, I ate some too and it was just as delish as the day before.

Since we didnt like the bacon or the biscuit he ordered a side of hash browns and scrambled eggs for $4.50. It was a huge serving that we shared and they were both fresh, hot and wonderful

I got a nice soft butter croissant...it was perfect!

Instead of icky unripe melon I decided to get a cup for berries for $4.50. Loaded with strawberries, blueberries and raspberries...very ripe and sweet and perfect for this hot morning

After breakfast we were out at the pool again until it was time to go upstairs and get ready to leave...while we were getting dressed and waiting for the bellman we watched Ratatouille...DH never saw it before and he thought it was really cute.

Ok...WCC is coming up as soon as the pictures load! What do you think we thought of it??

 

[Christine9125]

Hi guys! We just got back from a nice, very hot, day at Epcot and MK and boy am I exhausted! First up, breakfast at Roaring Forks. We arrived to a very small CS area that was loaded with a million people, ok not that many but there was no where to turn and the lines were insane.

DH went to get the food while I stood in line to get Nescrape (er coffee) for him and ice tea for me. Seriously, lines for the drink area...can you believe that??

DH ordered 2 adult platters..they came with wonderful creamy scrambled eggs, awesome hash browns, the worlds worst, undercooked, super greasy biscuit (one bite and I spit it out) and horrible limp greasy bacon that DH had a few bites of. Now I love bacon but not WDW bacon, I will not eat it. Sadly they didnt have any sausage, they do not offer it.

We also got our normal order of fruit but this one was ick...the melon was very hard and had zero flavor.

And the finishing touch, you guys know that Todd is madly in love with cinnamon buns...well they had them but they were covered in pecans and they were super duper soft and the icing was nice and warm and gooey...OMG it was incredible and we shared it and wish we had another one!

I must say the tiny dining area was loaded with people, the place was a freaking mess and the noise was insane....it was probably the most noisiest CS I have ever seen..but it was worth it to eat that cinnamon pecan roll

I have read most of your reports, but have never chimed in, but I have to agree with you on this review-Roaring Forks was the only thing we did not like about WL. It is very small, dark and not many options

 

[MickeyNicki]

We left our room and could hear the noise coming from WCC...I thought we would be in for a huge fun and games lunch....I thought wrong.

We were seated as soon as we checked in but the table was DIRECTLY in front of the entrance..it was a horrible location and there were tons of other tables but they would not move us...Right in front of the hostess desk, right in the way of everyone.....this did not please us at all but oh well lets just eat right? The host said that our server, Doc, would be right with us....ya in 15 minutes he finally showed up...again we were not happy puppies. Here is the menu:

Doc finally showed up and I had an ice tea and DH had the lemonade...I was super thirsty and drained the glass fast so I thought he would bring me the mammoth size one but he didnt, he just brought a refill....all around us people had the huge glasses but we didnt Doc was very busy with other tables, he kinda ignored us a bit, other servers were really into being "rude" to their tables but not ours. Also every table had ketchup on it so the ketchup game was not played at all.

I asked Doc if I could get the brisket sandwich instead of pork, since they had a brisket salad? (gross), he had to check with kitchen but they were able to do it for us. He also said that since I was getting a meal and DH had the skillet we could share and he would bring as many refills as we wanted.

DH started with the creamy chicken chowder, he LOVED this .. it was full of tender white meat chicken, potatoes, onions and red peppers.... and I had the last three spoonfuls and I loved it too until I had a huge rubbery chicken bone in my mouth...that totally turned me off and I put it to the side of the bowl. Doc noticed it and took the charge off the bill....that was awful nice of him.

Then came the cole slaw, DH really liked it, very vinegary...it was just ok for me but I am a KFC cole slaw chick.

And the best soft yummy corn bread with butter, this was awesome!

And 4 little pots of BBQ sauce, it was ok...too sweet for me.

Here is my brisket sandwich with icky beans and disgusting roasted veggie macaroni salad. DH loves brisket so that is why I ordered this but the meat was sooo fatty, very dry and the roll was so dry it crumbled as I cut it in half. Neither one of us enjoyed this at all.

DH had the skillet. THe mashed potatoes were incredible, tons of flavor and just awesome. The corn, he said it was the frozen niblet style and was mushy. The chicken (white meat breast) he said was very good and not dry at all. The ribs, I ate the ribs, well no I didnt because they were not ribs...they were fat on a bone and so greasy it was a huge turn off. The sausage was disgusting, loaded with little white fat pieces that were just grisle and it was gross! DH didnt like the beans either.

I was totally turned off the food, DH had more chicken breasts, mashed potatoes and corn bread so he left full. I was so disappointed that there were no antics going on. The did the pony races once and the kids were not into it, they didnt prance around, 2 kids fought with the ponies! No napkin twirling, no Howdy...no nothing!

Glad we got this one out of the way now and at a cheaper price because this one is off my Oct list and now I will add the Wave back in. Kathy (KatMark) I should have listened to you and skipped this place...BLECH!

So we are home, snacking on rice krispie Mickeys and hoping the next 2 months fly by so I can go back to my "HOME"

Thanks for reading you guys...if it wasnt for you I would not do these reviews!

 

[KatMark]

Glad we got this one out of the way now and at a cheaper price because this one is off my Oct list and now I will add the Wave back in. Kathy (KatMark) I should have listened to you and skipped this place...BLECH!

So we are home, snacking on rice krispie Mickeys and hoping the next 2 months fly by so I can go back to my "HOME"

Thanks for reading you guys...if it wasnt for you I would not do these reviews!

I was really hoping it would be better for you guys than it was for us. We were seated in the "back room", but could hear everything going on in the main dining room...which was NOTHING! I'm glad we tried it, but we won't be back that is for sure.

So, start thinking about what day we're having lunch next month and where. Since you know the area (you live there), you pick.

 

[KristinAnne]

I should have made a guess before you posted the WCC review...I was going to guess no, you did not like it! I do love your reviews though. We're headed back in December and think we're going to hit Cape May and Boma for breakfast and 'Ohana for dinner. 9 of us going though, so we'll see how the ADRs go!

 

[catne]

well dang! It's already over...love your photos, Nicki - I swear, even when the food's bad, the pics look good. Sorry WCC wasn't better, especially the ribs - we wouldn't care so much for whether or not there was a lot of antics, but was hoping it would be a good spot for all you can eat ribs. DH just loves ribs - guess we'll have to keep looking for a good TS restaurant with BBQ ribs.

Well, we'll be there in just a couple of weeks, so hopefully I'll be able to "sustain" you during your long, long wait until October.