"Make up your mind already!" WDW Christmas Time Dining Review COMPLETED!!

[shellbelle]

Can't wait to read more!

 

[martinolichfamily]

There are so many more I want to try! Ohana, Le Cellier, Tutto Italia, Sci-Fi, Mama Melrose's, Kona, California Grill, Crystal Palace Breakfast, Cinderella's Royal Table, Yak N Yeti...I am definitely planning our next trip around ADR's. We didn't do that this trip and it just was not as good!

Have fun on your trip! I'm not sure when we will go back. I am hoping this November but I am not sure, it may wait until next year. We are planning to go to the beach around our anniversary and that is our priority vacation this year!

We ate at MM our last trip..got in w/no ADR by luck I guess....then I wasnt up with all the "needing adrs" and such! lol

This time we are goiing w/DxDP (which is a first on any DP)..I am excited although it looks like we are just going to be eating...lol
We are going to try O'hana for Breakfast, Crystal Palace for Breakfast and CRT for dinner this time around...allthese are new to us!

Have fun on your Anniversary Vacation, wherever you may go!!
I am actually going to try to pull off a Disney Anniversary Vacation in 2011...for just DH & I....I think it would be a different experience w/no kids.

 

[DisneyCrafter]

We ate at MM our last trip..got in w/no ADR by luck I guess....then I wasnt up with all the "needing adrs" and such! lol

This time we are goiing w/DxDP (which is a first on any DP)..I am excited although it looks like we are just going to be eating...lol
We are going to try O'hana for Breakfast, Crystal Palace for Breakfast and CRT for dinner this time around...allthese are new to us!

Have fun on your Anniversary Vacation, wherever you may go!!
I am actually going to try to pull off a Disney Anniversary Vacation in 2011...for just DH & I....I think it would be a different experience w/no kids.

When I went with my family back in 2006 we were amateurs! We did not make a single ADR. Then again, I was not responsible for any of the planning. We are at Rainforest Cafe Twice in our 5 day trip for dinner because it was the only TS place we could be sat at. I will NEVER let that happen again! Ha ha.

 

[DisneyCrafter]

Can't wait to read more!

Thanks! These reviews are so much more work than I thought they would be!!!

 

[Nancy for Disney]

Just stopped by after reading your tr. Enjoying the reviews. My family didn't like CM either.

 

[DisneyCrafter]

Just stopped by after reading your tr. Enjoying the reviews. My family didn't like CM either.

CM was great for breakfast (not as good as 1900 PF though, I'll be reviewing that one later in the review). I have to try not to think too hard about how much we paid for that meal when we could have paid 1/3 of the price or less at an Old Country Buffet here in the suburbs and had better quality food. My guess is WDW knows what they're doing-spend less money on food at places that people go for the experience more than the food. Oh well-live and learn!

 

[creativeamanda]

I've never done CM's, but will say I would probably only ever do it for breakfast and then for only the experience.

I understand the whole rubber bacon situation, too. I hate the food court bacon!

EOS is my new favorite CS location--I love it!

 

[NorweJenNY]

Still waiting to find bacon that's actually "good" at Disney...

That Dole Whip float looked disgusting with the green on top! Glad it tasted better than it looked!

And I actually enjoy Chef Mickey's for dinner... sorry you didn't. When I got those Mickey domes, the oreos weren't soggy. That doesn't sound pleasant. Too bad.

 

[Pooh&OurHunny]

Joining in....We did not like CM dinner too but my son likes going there so we will try CM breakfast (I figure you really can't go bad with breakfast food). Thanks for sharing and I can't to read more

 

[DisneyCrafter]

I've never done CM's, but will say I would probably only ever do it for breakfast and then for only the experience.

I understand the whole rubber bacon situation, too. I hate the food court bacon!

EOS is my new favorite CS location--I love it!

I found one location that the bacon was SUPERB! That will come later in the trip! I agree on EOS, I cannot wait to go back and try it again!

Still waiting to find bacon that's actually "good" at Disney...

That Dole Whip float looked disgusting with the green on top! Glad it tasted better than it looked!

And I actually enjoy Chef Mickey's for dinner... sorry you didn't. When I got those Mickey domes, the oreos weren't soggy. That doesn't sound pleasant. Too bad.

The Dole Whip Float was dyed green for the holidays. When we had it later in the week, it was not colored and tasted the same. Meh, I guess Disney has to go above and beyond!

I'm sorry too about CM, when I saw people giving negative reviews I thought "No Way!" (We had breakfast there and it was great!) I love oreos...I wish I had the domes on a good night!

Joining in....We did not like CM dinner too but my son likes going there so we will try CM breakfast (I figure you really can't go bad with breakfast food). Thanks for sharing and I can't to read more

You can't go wrong with breakfast food and I really enjoyed CM breakfast! Glad you are reading!

 

[DisneyCrafter]

Breakfast: Main Street Bakery: CINNAMON ROLLS​

We bought these the night before and warmed them in the food court microwave. DH made a comment that they were better warm (he had gotten one fresh yesterday for a snack). I thought they were good, just a little crunchy on the ends. This may have been attributed to not being fresh but I had tried DH's fresh one the previous day as well and it was similar. (I prefer the cinnamon rolls that are cooked in the middle!) Overall I rate them as a 4, I am definitely looking forward to trying them again!

 

[DisneyCrafter]

Lunch: Nine Dragons​

I got the CANTON PEPPER BEEF.

The beef was tender but there definitely was not enough rice. It was very flavorful and served nice and hot! Overall I rate this meal as a 4.

DH got the CHICKEN FRIED RICE.

His eyes lit up after he ate the first shrimp on the skewer. The rice had so much flavor and was moist but not sticky. The chicken was moist as well. He rated this meal as a 4 as well.

This was our second time dining here and I enjoyed it both times. I would compare it to standard Chinese take-out (although it does not compare to our favorite place back home). But definitely hits the spot if you are craving the American version of Chinese food!

 

[DisneyCrafter]

Snack: Boulangerie Patisserie​

CHOCOLATE CROISSANT

Words cannot express how delicious this pastry was. It was moist and flaky and sweet and chocolatey all in one bite. Heavenly! Without a doubt a 5!

CHOCOLATE ÉCLAIR:

DH loves this pastry. I am used to éclairs having a vanilla custard center but DH loves chocolate so this was right up his alley. He rated it at 5 as well!

APPLE TART:

It was even in the shape of an apple!

It was fresh and flaky and sweet and the apple were not too mushy. It was, well, wonderful. Definitely a 5! I was fighting with DH (he actually ordered it) over eating it.

NAPOLEON

It was so rich! The first few bites were heavenly and I was raving to DH but I could not eat the entire thing because it was just too rich and DH didn’t really care for it so he didn’t help me eat it. The custard was delicious and the pastry was flaky and crunchy but not too crunchy. I rate it as a 4.

 

[DisneyCrafter]

Dinner: End Zone Food Court​

I was boring and got the CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA again.

I suppose it was also due to my indecisiveness that day. I was pleasantly surprised with my choice. There was more sauce this time. The pasta was hot and the chicken was a LITTLE bit more moist. The breadstick was served hot so it was actually edible and I ordered the salad with no dressing and put my own ranch on it. I rate this as a 4.

DH ordered a PEPPERONI PIZZA.

He said it was good but it had sat under a heat lamp for a little too long. I tasted it and I thought it was delicious, but you could tell it had been sitting out for a while.

He also ordered a side of breadsticks that were definitely not something to write home about.

Breadsticks aside, he rated the pizza a 4.

 

[Pooh&OurHunny]

Thanks for a wonderful update and love the pictures. I'm drooling over the desserts from Boulangerie Patisserie...we usually have to go there 2x on our trip. My husband favorite is the strawberry tart.

 

[Disney owl]

great report & photos

 

[DisneyCrafter]

Thanks for a wonderful update and love the pictures. I'm drooling over the desserts from Boulangerie Patisserie...we usually have to go there 2x on our trip. My husband favorite is the strawberry tart.

I think next time we go I am going to pack some tupperware and take some pastries home with me! I am drooling over them STILL! I almost got the Strawberry Tart...I will have to try it next time!

great report & photos

Thank You! I am glad you are enjoying my review!

 

[DisneyCrafter]

WOLFGANG PUCK EXPRESS​

The line was pretty nearly out the door when we got there but it moved fairly quickly, I believe we waited at most 10 minutes to order.

DH ordered the MEATBALL AND PARMESAN HANDCRAFTED PIZZA: "Niman Ranch meatballs, fresh basil pesto, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, tomato-basil garlic sauce and fresh basil". He said, “It was so flavorful.”

I ordered the MARGHERITA HANDCRAFTED PIZZA: Tomato-basil garlic sauce, mozzarella and parmesan, Roma tomatoes and fresh basil . The fresh basil added such an amazing flavor.

The crust of both pizzas was nice and soft, however, the middle on both was almost soggy. As far as service is concerned, we saw our “server” only when he delivered our food (twice, as the first pizza he brought me was the wrong one). DH refilled our drinks for us when needed. I love that WGPE is a QS location. I am looking forward to coming here again on our next trip! We undoubtedly rate this as a 5!

 

[DisneyCrafter]

STARRING ROLLS CAFÉ​

I had originally wanted to stop here on Sunday evening during our first trip to DHS but being that it was an EMH night, it closed at 8 and we had JUST missed catching it still open by about 5 minutes! Bummer! Anyway, we decided to stop here today and try one of their cupcakes.

I ordered the MARBLE CUPCAKE.

There was entirely too much frosting. If the frosting tasted better, I wouldn’t have minded. I don’t think I’ll be getting this cupcake again! Especially after trying Boulangerie Patisserie. It doesn’t compare, IMO.

DH ordered the CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER CUPCAKE.

He had the same to say about it as me. I was expecting ooey gooey peanut butter and it wasn’t.

We both rated our cupcakes as a 2.

 

[DisneyCrafter]

PLANET HOLLYWOOD​

I APOLOGIZE FOR THE BLURRY PHOTOS IN ADVANCE. THE LIGHTING WAS NOT THE GREATEST IN THERE.

We waited about 15 minutes before we were seated. My first impression was “How many tables can you fit in a restaurant?” I was in the mood and enjoyed the atmosphere. However, if you are not one for, or are not in the mood for, loud pop music and a building structure that lends itself for everyone’s voice to carry, I would pass. A little boy kept kicking the back of DH’s chair but DH must have been in a good mood because he didn’t even say anything to me!

As an appetizer we ordered the ZUCCHINI CHIPS.

They were served with an aioli sauce which was out of this world! The only problem was there was definitely not enough sauce and our waitress was few and far between to ask for more. The chips were hot and had just the right amount of crisp, the only thing I had to do was add some salt and they were good to go! Overall I give them a 4!

DH ordered a CHEESEBURGER.

He didn’t have much to say about it. I’m guessing it was nothing spectacular, just your average burger. He didn’t have any complaints however. Individually, it rates as a 3.

I ordered, and was very excited to do so, the LA Lasagna.

I did not care for the Bolognese sauce in the pasta. Also, there was not enough red sauce on top (as you read in my review, I like A LOT of sauce). The pasta, being fried, was too difficult to cut with the knife they gave me. Because of the knife situation everything squished out when I tried to cut it. The portion was HUGE, I could barely finish half. I also spilled a piece of it down my WHITE sweater. Did I mention it is a TinkerBell sweater? *Sad Face* Individually, it receives a 2 rating. This was surprising to me, as it sounded delicious on the menu.

I don’t think we will be returning to PH anytime soon.