Mother's Day Brunch

[TravelinGal]

Has anyone eaten at Epcot's Mother's Day Brunch? It's pretty darn expensive - even compared to normal WDW buffet prices...

I DO want to do something special on MD!

Worth the $ or not?

TIA
Robin

This is what i found online so far - but it doesn't tell me real life experiences...

When: Sunday, May 14
Where: Epcot's World Show Place Pavilion
(located between the United Kingdom and the Canada pavilions)

Seating Times: 9:00am to 3:00pm
Entertainment: Features a strolling guitarist entertaining Guests throughout the dining room.

Packages:
Magic Your Way package plus Dining (requires 2 Table Service Meals)
Magic Your Way Premium Package
Magic Your Way Platinum Plan

Prices: Guests ages 3-9 -- $19.99
Guests ages 10 and up -- $44.99 ($47.91 with tax)
(Gratuity included)

Menu:
Featuring assorted fresh baked pastries
Bagels & Breakfast Breads
Prepared to order Omelet Station
Pasta Action Stations
An array of Fresh Spring Salads
Carved to order Roasted Strip Loin of Beef
Grilled Salmon
Roasted Chicken
Buttered New Potatoes
An assortment of Fruit Pies
Chocolate Cake
Stemware Glasses filled with Tiramisu & English Berry Trifle

Children's buffet will be available featuring traditional children's favorites.

Beverages include coffee, decaffeinated coffee, tea, soft drinks, assorted juices and milk are are included with the meal.

Each adult age 21 and up will be offered a complementary glass of champagne at the beginning of their meal. Additional glasses of Champagne will be available for purchase. Beer and Wine will also be available for purchase.

(we don't drink alcohol - so the champagne is worth nothing to us)

 

[HERSEY]

I was there last year. I thought the food was wonderful great selection. I thought it was worth the price. They had someone playing the piano is was very relaxing.

 

[Chrissie-riel]

Ooh - that sounds yummy!

I am so excited right now. My hubby has to go to Orlando the week before Mom's Day and invited the kids and I down for the weekend! I got a FABULOUS Travelocity deal this morning and now I can plan my dining ressies! Any other Mom's Day suggestions out there would be appreciated - can't believe I get to go to Disney on Mom's Day! Wanna see my happy dance?

 

[richard_andmel]

We went last year. It was a very different experience to any other I have had at WDW mostly due to the venue. Some of the food was good and some of it was ok. None of the 7 adults thought it was worth paying $48 for it. I would not book it again. If I was taking my mom this year I'd probably try the Tea at the GF. She doesn't live in the UK like me so it would be something different for her.

Mel

 

[Aneille]

I have no idea if its worth it or not but I made a ressie for it a week ago for noon, for me, dh and my 3 kids.

I hope I like it. And I hope my kids aren't out of place. I asked before I made the ressie and they said they would be fine.

It was expensive.

 

[richard_andmel]

The kids will be fine. It's a very relaxed atmosphere. It's just needs to come down in peice about $15 for adults and $10 for kids.

 

[Aneille]

The kids will be fine. It's a very relaxed atmosphere. It's just needs to come down in peice about $15 for adults and $10 for kids.

Thanks! I thought they would be considering it was a Mothers Day Brunch but the price was kind of intimdating and hearing about pianists and strolling musicians etc didn't help.

Thanks again!

 

[TravelinGal]

I went ahead and booked for 10:30 on Sunday - I AM glad there is the 48 hour cancellation policy, so if we blow too much money early in our trip, we can still cancel LOL.

I'd still love to hear more from those who have eaten here!

I'm also trying to figure out where the brunch is served. I remember eating in some huge building when we were there for a travel agent program - it was on a second floor and it had huge windows with a lovely view of the park - but since we were bussed in a back way, I have no real clue where we were in EPCOT.

 

[nemofanatic]

Has anyone eaten at Epcot's Mother's Day Brunch? It's pretty darn expensive - even compared to normal WDW buffet prices...

I DO want to do something special on MD!

Worth the $ or not?

TIA
Robin

This is what i found online so far - but it doesn't tell me real life experiences...


(we don't drink alcohol - so the champagne is worth nothing to us)

We are going on mother's day to Chef Mickey's much cheaper about 27 adult and 12 per child. Her are some choices for mother's Day.



Mother's Day - May 14, 2006

Note: Menus and prices subject to change




ANIMAL KINGDOM LODGE

Boma - Flavors of Africa

Hours: 7:30 a.m.-Noon & 4 p.m.-10 p.m.

Breakfast: $17.99 Guest 10 and older; $9.99 Guest 3-9

Dinner: $26.99 Guest 10 and older - $11.99 Guest 3-9

Buffet (Non-Alcoholic, Non-Specialty Beverage Included, Tax and Gratuity NOT included)

-- Breakfast buffet plus game sausages, Special Desserts, and Chocolate Strawberries

-- Dinner buffet plus game sausages, and Chocolate Strawberries


BEACH CLUB

Cape May Cafe

Hours: 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

Guests ages 10 and up -- $24.99

Guests ages 3-9 -- $10.99

Non-alcoholic, non-specialty beverage included; Tax and gratuity not included

New England Style Clam Bake:

Soups: New England Clam Chowder, Soup Du Jour

Carving Stations: Hand Carved Top Sirloin with Au Jus and Horseradish Crea.m.

Buffet: Mixed Lettuce with dressing and condiments, Caesar Salad, Broccoli Salad, Potato Salad, ambrosia, Seafood Salad, Cole Slaw

American Side of Buffet: Smoked Barbecued Pork Ribs, Roasted Chicken, Mashed Red Skinned Potatoes, Chef's Vegetable Selection, Stea.m.ed Corn on the Cob, Pasta Du Jour, Stea.m.ed Red Bliss Potatoes

Seafood Buffet: Farm Raised Clams with Garlic Butter, Chilean Mussels, Seasonal Fish Du Jour, Steamed Shrimp Peel & Eat

Children's Buffet: Fresh Fruit, Salad, Macaroni and Cheese, Fried Chicken Strips, Cheese Pizza, Crispy Fish Nuggets

Dessert: An array of assorted Desserts

CARIBBEAN BEACH

Shutters at Old Port Royale

Hours: 5:30 p.m. - 10 p.m.

$19.99 Guest 10 and older; $10.99 Guest 3-9

Beverage, Tax and Gratuity not included

Holiday Offering: Mom's Surf and Turf -- Peppercorn Herb Seared Rib-Eye with Shrimp Alfredo Served with Garlic herb Crostini

Regular menu of items will be available A la Carte

CONTEMPORARY

Chef Mickey's

Breakfast Hours: 7 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

$20.99 Guest 10 and older; $10.99 Guest 3-9

Non-Alcoholic Non Specialty Beverage Included; Tax and Gratuity NOT included

Breakfast buffet items including assorted egg dishes, bacon, sausage, Mickey Waffles, French toast, and assorted pastries. Entrée items including Carved Prime Rib and Ham, Roasted Chicken, Fresh Fish. Assorted Pastas and fresh Vegetables. Assortment of salads and fresh fruit, peel and eat shrimp, and a dessert assortment including Ice Cream Sundae bar.


Dinner Hours: 5 p.m. - 9:30 p.m.

$26.99 Guest 10 and older; $11.99 Guest 3-9

Non-Alcoholic Non Specialty Beverage Included, Tax and Gratuity NOT included

Buffet will include Carved Prime Rib and Ham, Pork Loin, Fresh Fish. Assorted Pastas and fresh Vegetables. Assortment of salads and fruit, peel and eat shrimp, and a dessert assortment including ice cream sundae bar.

FORT WILDERNESS

Trails End

Hours: Noon - 10:00 p.m.

Guests ages 10 and up -- $18.99

Guests ages 3-9 -- $9.99

Non-alcoholic, non-specialty beverage included; Tax and gratuity not included

Holiday Buffet - all you care to eat:

Soup: Soup Mother's Chicken Soup and Wild mushroom Soup

Salads: Garden greens with all the fixin's, Tossed Caesar salad, Tomato with Mozzarella Salad, Fresh Seasonal Fruit

Entrees: Top Sirloin of Beef, Roasted Pork Loin, Oak-smoked Pork Ribs, Country Fried Chicken, Catch of the Day, Seafood Pasta, Vegetable, Smashed Potatoes, Rice pilaf, Seasonal Vegetables, Kids selection: Pizza, Macaroni and cheese, Chicken strips

Dessert: Assortment

GRAND FLORIDIAN

Victoria & Albert's

Hours: Two Seatings: 5:30 p.m. - 6:15 p.m. & 8:30 p.m. - 9:15 p.m.

$110.00 per guest (tax, gratuity & alcohol additional); Price of wine pairing - additional $55.00 per guest

Chef's Table -- Hours: One Seating 5:15 p.m.

$150.00 per guest (tax, gratuity & alcohol additional); Price of wine pairing - additional $65.00 per guest


YACHT CLUB

Yacht Club Galley

Brunch: 7 a.m. - 2 p.m.

Guests ages 10 and up -- $23.99

Guests ages 3-9 -- $11.99

Non-alcoholic, non-specialty beverage included; Tax and gratuity not included

Brunch buffet, along with a limited ala carte menu breakfast menu 7:00 to 11:00; limited ala carte lunch menu 11:30 to 2 p.m.:

Buffet: scrambled Eggs Pancakes, French Toast, Oatmeal, Grits, Bacon, Sausage, Assorted Breakfast Pastries, Breakfast Quiche, Breakfast Potatoes, Assorted Fresh Fruits, Cottage Cheese, Fruit Yogurt, Cheese Blintzes with Strawberry sauce, Fruit Cobbler, Bread Pudding with Vanilla sauce, Biscuits and gravy, Petit crab Cakes with Chipotle Remoulade, Omelet/eggs station cooked to order Ham and Smoked Salmon

MAGIC KINGDOM

Liberty Tree Tavern

Lunch: 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.

Guests ages 10 and up -- $27.99

Guests ages 3-9 -- $12.99

Dinner: 4 p.m. - 9p.m.

Guests ages 10 and up -- $24.99

Guests ages 3-9 -- $10.99

Non-alcoholic, non-specialty beverage included; Tax and gratuity not included

All you care to eat (not a buffet): New England-inspired cooking served family style at the table.

Crystal Palace

Hours: 11:30a.m. - varies

Guests ages 10 and up -- $27.99

Guests ages 3-9 -- $12.99

Non-alcoholic, non-specialty beverage included; Tax and gratuity not included

Buffet with Crystal Palace Signature menu offerings to satisfy the rumbly in everyone's tumbly!



DOWNTOWN DISNEY

Fulton's Crab House

Hours: 11:30-3:30 p.m. & 4 p.m.-11 p.m.

Price: Appetizers and Entrees priced a la carte

Beverage, Tax and Gratuity not included

Entrees:

Appetizer -- $13.95 -- New Bedford Sea scallops pan seared with Parisienne potatoes, wilted
greens and dark balsa.m.ic glaze.

Entrees -- $26.95 - Petersburg Alaska Halibut Charcoal grilled with a seafood sherry broth, and
wilted garlic greens and roasted red peppers.

$26.95 - Royal Tasmanian King Salmon charcoal grilled with our World Fa.m.ous tartar
sauce, and baked spaghetti squash.

$42.95 - Lobster Savannah- Maine Lobster stuffed with Sea scallops, gulf Shrimp and
Portobello mushrooms, our world fa.m.ous Tartar sauce served with baby vegetables, and herb roasted potatoes

$26.95 - Santa Barbara Swordfish charcoal grilled, with Gulf shrimp , spicy pineapple
glaze, sautéed fennel, haricot verts, and baby sunburst squash.

Dessert: $ 6.95 - Raspberry Cheesecake with sauce anglaise

Regular menu items also available A La Carte

 

[Sylvester McBean]

we did it 3 years ago. it was no better of worse than any other WDW buffet we've had, but it is overpriced. my wife prefers having mother's day at the crystal palace.

 

[nasmith]

We went a couple years ago - I thought the food was good- but that the venue was anything BUT relaxing - it's HUGE! If you go during a crowded time- there might be something like 500 other diners in there. It was also fairly loud - with lots of excited children running around (not complaining about that - it is "Mother's Day" after all!). So if you are looking for relaxing, quiet or intimate then you might want another choice.

I won't do it again - I didn't think it was worth the money. Jill

 

[blanq]

My family did the Mother's Day Brunch a few years ago. It was very unmemorable, and as other's have said, overpriced. I did not like the atmosphere and our service was terrible. This is not something my family would do again.

 

[makinorlando]

I agree that for the money, I would not do this Brunch again. We went two years ago when my mother was visiting, and it is not on my "Top Ten" list.

Although the food was good, and plentiful, the atmosphere leaves much to be desired. Many many many tables in a very large convention hall type room!

 

[TravelinGal]

Thanks for all the opinions.

I would like it to specifically be a brunch (DH loves breakfast stuff and I prefer lunch stuff - so it's the best of both worlds for us).

I saw the list of standard buffet choices, but are any of the Disney restaurants doing a brunch too?