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

[Krissalee]

I loved all of your reviews! Thanks for posting them. The Wave has been on my list for a long time, and I am definately making an ADR for my January trip!

 

[Pooh&OurHunny]

Thanks for a wonderful update, sorry you did not like your meal at WCC but at least you got it out of the way and schedule restaurant you want for your next trip. My husband and I never had a desire to go to WCC and I have been reading alot of bad reviews. Question for you b/c I know you go to Disney ofter, how do you feel about California Grill, Ohana and LeCellier? I would love to hear you opinion. Trying to plan our December trip.Thanks

 

[onelilspark]

Thanks for the WCC review. Sorry you didn't like it, but we canceled it since we're getting the QSDP for free in October. ...Decided free CS was better than paying for food But I was a little bummed 'cause I really wanted to try WCC. After this review? Ehhhh, not so disappointed anymore!

 

[AlohaPolynesian]

Oooh they changed the vegetarian option on the menu since I was there last...should I go back!? Hahahaha. Ohh man. If only we could make a meal out of the cornbread and mashed potatoes...

 

[2littlez'sandme]

Sorry to hear you didn't like WCC. At least, the cornbread was a winner!
Thanks for sharing your reviews. I can't wait to hear about your trip in October!!

 

[disneyfav4ever]

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.

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

I think oatmeal is paste too. I don't really eat the stuff. I only buy oats if I need them for baking, and then give the rest to my dad, since he's the only person I know who likes oatmeal. Those berries look so good right now, all my favorites.

I'm sorry to hear about WCC, I definatly won't be in a rush to try it.

 

[Ciciwoowoo]

My favorite meal to eat at the WCC is breakfast...its a bit more subdued, but then again, I'm not really a huge fan of craziness while I eat!

Thanks for the reviews Nicki!

 

[BreTyPres87]

Nicki-
I was on the Disney Food pics thread and I saw a bunch of new pics posted by you and my first thought was "No way did she go to Disney again! not fair" lol can you please adopt me for your WDW trips ?! I don't eat much (okay i do!) and I will bring a sleeping bag
loving the reviews and pics as always!

 

[Disneymama5816]

Thanks so much for the reviews. I am really excited about our trip. SOOOO glad we cancelled WCC and replaced it with the Wave.

 

[MickeyNicki]

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.

I agree with you, glad we tried it and got it out of the way and now I can add my other fave back into the list! I will email you about our lunch

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!

You would have hit it on the head, yuck! Cape May and Boma are the best and I loved Ohana too!....with 9 people how can you make them all happy right?

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.

It was a trip in the blink of an eye! I can tell you we LOVED the ribs from Yak & Yeti and Cape May Clambake where I can eat my weight in them! I hope you have a wonderful trip and I cannot wait to hear all about it and get myself revved up for my trip!

 

[GoofySon'sMom]

Had a feeling you wouldn't like WCC. It's funny, DH and I were talking last night about our trip (only 130 days, but who's counting) and my commitment to trying as many new restaurants this trip as we can. One we have talked about is Nine Dragons. I told him we can't go there because you all hated it. He was surprised that I would let one person's review sway me. I had to explain that this isn't just any person, this is "the" MickeyNicki! So I told him that if you liked WCC (which we hated) I would think about going to Nine Dragons since our tastes must not jive. Isn't it nice to know that you were our after dinner conversation over a glass of wine!

So we still need a lunch in EPCOT for our trip. We have eaten everywhere except Nine Dragons, Norway & Marrakesh. (Haven't done Tokyo Dining but that will be dinner). Can't see us going to Norway witht he princesses with my 13 year old DS so that leaves Marrakesh. Not sure why but I am hesitant. I think it is the sweet/savory thing with the cinnamon beef & stuff. Guess I need to get over it ... it's not like we will starve if we don't like our meal there!

 

[MickeyNicki]

I loved all of your reviews! Thanks for posting them. The Wave has been on my list for a long time, and I am definately making an ADR for my January trip!

I appreciate you reading them! I hope you enjoy the Wave as much as we did...I am cancelling our WCC for Oct and I was going to add in Kouzzina but DH is heck bent on going back to the Wave...it is such a fantastic place!

Thanks for a wonderful update, sorry you did not like your meal at WCC but at least you got it out of the way and schedule restaurant you want for your next trip. My husband and I never had a desire to go to WCC and I have been reading alot of bad reviews. Question for you b/c I know you go to Disney ofter, how do you feel about California Grill, Ohana and LeCellier? I would love to hear you opinion. Trying to plan our December trip.Thanks

I agree, get it out of the way and move on to the next place We ate at Cali Grill in June (pics in my link) and it was out of this world incredible...the atmosphere, the service and the food was totally worth the price, we loved it! Le Cellier was very good, ate there in March (pics in my link) and the filets are great but I do not need to go there all the time...once in a few years is fine with me. Ohana breakfast we both thought was awesome, I really enjoyed the dinner but DH didnt care for it much...now that I know we can get the Ohana dessert at Kona we will just go there from now on since DH prefers that place....Whatever you decide I hope you enjoy it! We will be there in Dec too....14-17, when are you going?

Thanks for the WCC review. Sorry you didn't like it, but we canceled it since we're getting the QSDP for free in October. ...Decided free CS was better than paying for food But I was a little bummed 'cause I really wanted to try WCC. After this review? Ehhhh, not so disappointed anymore!

I totally agree, free food is better than paying for it! Glad I could help you feel better about cancelling it!

Oooh they changed the vegetarian option on the menu since I was there last...should I go back!? Hahahaha. Ohh man. If only we could make a meal out of the cornbread and mashed potatoes...

I know, me, the carb junkie, could live off of that and be very happy!

Sorry to hear you didn't like WCC. At least, the cornbread was a winner! Thanks for sharing your reviews. I can't wait to hear about your trip in October!!

Thanks for reading! Countdown is on, 2 months and 5 days and I can go back "Home" and pig out ha ha

I think oatmeal is paste too. I don't really eat the stuff. I only buy oats if I need them for baking, and then give the rest to my dad, since he's the only person I know who likes oatmeal. Those berries look so good right now, all my favorites.

I'm sorry to hear about WCC, I definatly won't be in a rush to try it.

Save yourself the trouble and skip WCC...the only reason we went was the location, we were already there so might as well do it, but I wish we went to Kona for lunch instead...always wanted to try that place!

My favorite meal to eat at the WCC is breakfast...its a bit more subdued, but then again, I'm not really a huge fan of craziness while I eat! Thanks for the reviews Nicki!

You know we were originally scheduled for breakfast but cancelled it for lunch...stupid us! Thanks for joining in the fun!

Nicki-
I was on the Disney Food pics thread and I saw a bunch of new pics posted by you and my first thought was "No way did she go to Disney again! not fair" lol can you please adopt me for your WDW trips ?! I don't eat much (okay i do!) and I will bring a sleeping bag
loving the reviews and pics as always!

AHAHAHA! That is too funny, yup we popped over to WDW again! I will speak to DH about the adoption, he may be all for it if you are housetrained!

Thanks so much for the reviews. I am really excited about our trip. SOOOO glad we cancelled WCC and replaced it with the Wave.

I am so happy for your too! You will love the Wave, we have had 2 meals there, ordered different stuff and it was all super duper yummy!

 

[MickeyNicki]

Had a feeling you wouldn't like WCC. It's funny, DH and I were talking last night about our trip (only 130 days, but who's counting) and my commitment to trying as many new restaurants this trip as we can. One we have talked about is Nine Dragons. I told him we can't go there because you all hated it. He was surprised that I would let one person's review sway me. I had to explain that this isn't just any person, this is "the" MickeyNicki! So I told him that if you liked WCC (which we hated) I would think about going to Nine Dragons since our tastes must not jive. Isn't it nice to know that you were our after dinner conversation over a glass of wine!

So we still need a lunch in EPCOT for our trip. We have eaten everywhere except Nine Dragons, Norway & Marrakesh. (Haven't done Tokyo Dining but that will be dinner). Can't see us going to Norway witht he princesses with my 13 year old DS so that leaves Marrakesh. Not sure why but I am hesitant. I think it is the sweet/savory thing with the cinnamon beef & stuff. Guess I need to get over it ... it's not like we will starve if we don't like our meal there!

I was wondering why my ears were ringing

You know Todd always asks me why I pepper him with questions about what he thinks of the food he is eating....he doesnt understand how important it is to tell it like it is, he doesnt see why people would take my word for something instead of trying it themselves.....I have learned so much from other Disers by their pics and comments that I hope I can help other people too. Even though we all have different tastes if I can explain a flavor or something to someone and they get what I am talking about it and saves them from ordering something they will not like or vice versa, well then it is all worth it!

I can tell you we have dined at almost every restaurant on site, I think there are 30 more to go which sounds like a lot but really it isnt considering how many places there are at WDW. There have only been a few bad eggs so thats a good thing! And we know what we like and have our faves too.

We have not dined at Rose & Crown or Marrakesh yet and for some reason I dont have the desire to eat at either.....Marrakesh should be good but I am not into Lamb, but I really want to try that couscous dish! R&C, the menu doesnt really thrill me. I will probably try them both eventually so I can say I gave them a fair shot...who knows we may love em! Whichever you pick I hope you guys have a great meal and make sure you take lots of pictures for us all!

 

[MrsSpratt]

I had a feeling that you wouldn't like WCC. I think the people that LOVE it usually have kids and/or picy eaters, which usually means it isn't "all that..."

Thanks for the reviews, MickeyNicki!

And Todd, thanks for the opinions and the ADR "magic!"

Can't wait for October!

Mrs. Spratt

 

[GoofySon'sMom]

We have not dined at Rose & Crown or Marrakesh yet and for some reason I dont have the desire to eat at either.....Marrakesh should be good but I am not into Lamb, but I really want to try that couscous dish! R&C, the menu doesnt really thrill me. I will probably try them both eventually so I can say I gave them a fair shot...who knows we may love em! Whichever you pick I hope you guys have a great meal and make sure you take lots of pictures for us all!

We have eaten at R&C for both dinner and lunch. I liked lunch much better. This is one of DH's favorites. Since he didn't get to come on last years trip, I am debating going there for him. He is ok either way as he is interested in trying new places as well. DS wants to try Le Cellier for lunch as we have only done dinner. This will be for New Year's Eve day so I am not sure I could even get us in! But I am also not sure I want to be completely inside. Want to enjoy the atmosphere of the Park. That makes R&C a possibility. Decisions, decisions .... and only 41 days til I can make our ADRs! Why couldn't they just go back to 180 days now!

 

[disneyfav4ever]

Save yourself the trouble and skip WCC...the only reason we went was the location, we were already there so might as well do it, but I wish we went to Kona for lunch instead...always wanted to try that place!

I've been to Kona four times and really like it, and I actually had it booked for this trip, but just cancelled it for the Wave.

I had a feeling that you wouldn't like WCC. I think the people that LOVE it usually have kids and/or picy eaters, which usually means it isn't "all that..."

I think you may be right. I've had friends recommend me restaurants, and say they're really good, but then I try them, and while I usually can enjoy the food, I don't think it's all that.

Out of all my favorite restaurants the only one with pretty basic food I really love is Crystal Palace, other then that my favorites are the signature restaurants and a few others.

 

[disney_princess_85]

Hi MickeyNicki! You're so lucky to have had an impromptu trip, I hope you enjoyed yourself. The reviews are fab (as usual). Thanks!

 

[janloz]

I was gone for the weekend and missed all your reviews. Glad you and DH had a great time at disney as usual, we will be sure to ask for a room that does not overlook the loading area. Thanks for the pics of the menu at RF and reviews. I was really worried about it since I hadn't seen many reviews of it. My kids are big breakfast eaters but DH isn't so I figured we could let him sleep later and grab something from there before heading to the parks plus the kids LOVE hash browns.

We are spoiled too by our local Japanese place and have crossed TE off our list next hear for Tutto Italia.

We didn't really care for WCC for dinner last year for dinner either, but DH & son loved the breakfast so I am sure we will be there at least once while staying at WL.

Any tips you can give us for staying at WL?

 

[janeapplemeadow]

Ooh, when I read that you and Todd were heading to WCC, I said to myself, this won't be pretty. How did I know that you wouldn't like it? I guess I've followed too many of your food reports. I ate there last week for lunch with my niece and 2 nephews. As I was waiting to order I saw the Skillet go by and some smell on it set off an alarm. Change of plans... I ordered the sliced brisket salad and the 3 teenagers ordered burgers with bottomless shakes. The salad was okay (how bad can you screw up lettuce) The kids said their burgers were fine. I thought the whole meal was just average, nothing to make me go back. The other problem was I wasn't on the dinning plan, so for $95.00 with tip I want really good food and WCC doen't have. Looking forward to more food journeys with you.

 

[Pooh&OurHunny]

Thanks for your restaurant suggestions. We will be going from Dec 5th-11th so I will just miss you. We will be trying California Grill and The Wave since I just booked CR last week (funny part is my husband doesn't know yet). We are suppose to stay at The Swan b/c of a deal $149 a night but then with free dinning I checked for WL but got lower rate for CR with upgrading to Deluxe. We are staying at the Garden Wing but we will be going to 2 MVMCP and my son loves the monorail resorts. This is suppose to be a budget trip.