Name at least 3 ADRs you reserve every WDW stay...looking to broaden my horizons.

[mommy2paisley]

Biergarten is our must, must, must do!

 

[EveV]

Flying Fish
Morimoto's
Capa
Bonus: Bull & Bear

 

[Chili327]

Love this thread!!!
I’ve only been to WDW once, but I got around pretty good. lol

I’ll say that I do plan to make ADR’s at:
Sanaa
Skippers
Brown Derby
* honorable mention *
Shiki-sai (maybe not every time, it’s pricey)

 

[Gary Stocker]

Same as youngest DS, developed as a teen/YA.

He was always able to eat at boathouse before, no problem. They are known for keeping a
good allergy friendly kitchen there & he knows to mention it before ordering

he had a mild reaction the last time.

Turns out, one can have issues from simply breathing in shellfish allergens that have been either steamed, fried or boiled.

I imagine they do hang heavy in the air there with the volume of food they put out & we were seated right by the kitchen door.

Had no idea, never mentioned by his dr. Did say he may try dining there again sitting outside

Reading this again and on normal days if you tell the server you have a shellfish allergy they will usually accommodate you (there is probably an extra deep fryer to segregate fries, etc)..well when we went to the Boathouse the server simply said "yeah those fries are probably cooked along with the shellfish". Perhaps they were in the weeds due to being really busy but that was odd..he is basically telling me "beware we might be giving you fries that could trigger an allergic reaction"...so I went with a baked potato. I had a few Shipwrecks in me so I wasn't taken aback that much at the time .

 

[thanxfornoticin]

Morimoto's, Yak&Yeti, Boma are almost every trip for us......

 

[Chili327]

@Gary Stocker I made some polls in this section to see what we could come up with.

Magic Kingdom - https://www.disboards.com/threads/fav-dining-magic-kingdom-area.3957553
Epcot - https://www.disboards.com/threads/fav-dining-epcot-area.3957562
Hollywood Studios - https://www.disboards.com/threads/fav-dining-hollywood-studios-area.3957558
Animal Kingdom - https://www.disboards.com/threads/fav-dining-animal-kingdom-area.3957563

Also taking suggestions for Disney Springs and others - https://www.disboards.com/threads/poll-suggestions-for-disney-springs-area-dining.3957564

 

[Gary Stocker]

@Gary Stocker I made some polls in this section to see what we could come up with.

cool. Perhaps a Crescent Lake one too....just so I can vote for that new corn dog stand

 

[Chili327]

cool. Perhaps a Crescent Lake one too....just so I can vote for that new corn dog stand

Yea, I'm not sure how top go about crescent lake, i think there is still too many for one poll... well if i include Swan & Dolphin there is too many & if i don't include them, there isn't enough. lol
I was going to try to split them up between Epcot and HS, but there just wasn't enough room.

@WebmasterCorey (not sure if this is your department or not), but is there any option to adding more poll options? (or is there any reason more would be a bad idea?)

 

[tx911]

Ale & Compass breakfast
Via Napoli
Can’t think of a third. Someplace ice cream.

 

[sipnride]

the style of our trips vary widely, so it's not practical to have go to spots like that EXCEPT Sanaa because we always book at least one night at AKL to visit the animals there.

Having said that, we often try to squeeze in Sebastian's even though it's rarely convenient, and now for the third trip in a row we're booking Shiki-Sai at EPCOT. Fun and interesting menu, not too expensive, maybe catch the fireworks from our table or just walk out and watch from the deck.

But if they were more convenient, the places I'd always get ADRs (in addition to Sebastian's) are Bluezoo, Topolino's, and Artist Point aka Storybook Dining. Three other non-ADR favorites in less-than convenient places are 3 Bridges, Villan's Lair, and Enchanted Rose.

 

[WebmasterCorey]

Yea, I'm not sure how top go about crescent lake, i think there is still too many for one poll... well if i include Swan & Dolphin there is too many & if i don't include them, there isn't enough. lol
I was going to try to split them up between Epcot and HS, but there just wasn't enough room.

@WebmasterCorey (not sure if this is your department or not), but is there any option to adding more poll options? (or is there any reason more would be a bad idea?)

More than 10?

 

[Chili327]

More than 10?

Yes please

I'm not sure what the ramifications are or if it would cause issues or whatever, but the posts/polls I'm doing are about restaurants at WDW, so even breaking them down to each area is tough to fit only 10 options, but honestly I'm not sure if 100 options covers everything so, somewhere between would work. lol

 

[keishashadow]

Reading this again and on normal days if you tell the server you have a shellfish allergy they will usually accommodate you (there is probably an extra deep fryer to segregate fries, etc)..well when we went to the Boathouse the server simply said "yeah those fries are probably cooked along with the shellfish".

we visit BH at least 6 x year since theyve opened, until this year

service there has tanked, from poorly trained waitstaff to how they run the front of house (consistent hour waits with ADRs fir tables of 2 & 4)

i could go on re a recent bill that had to be corrected 3 x before items were correct

back to allergy issue was told they have a separate grill only fryers are shared

used to be the chef would automatically come out to table to verify allergn concerns Could be a thing of the past suggest people inquire every visit, even at an old favorite

 

[leebee]

Boma... but I know you said no buffets

Olivia's
Steakhouse 71
Polite Pig
Jaleo

 

[Chili327]

Olivia's
Steakhouse 71
Polite Pig
Jaleo

I've only been to 2 of those, but they're all on my "todo" list!

 

[jcolvin5]

We've settled into 2 visits per year lasting 12 nights. We pretty much eat at a TS every night. We've gotten to eat at a lot of places over the past 2 years, but only 4 are scheduled for every trip.

1. Sanaa is our day 1 lunch. Fly in around 10:30, drop off luggage and head to AKL Kidani.
2. California Grill. Best food/service on DW property IMO
3. Topolino's Terrace (breakfast every trip; dinner every other)
4. Le Cellier (our go to for anniversary dinner)

Stayed at BCV on the first leg of a split stay of our Oct trip this year and walked over to Flying Fish for our first time. Loved it! May be added to the every visit list for two reasons. One, to break up the multitude of steak nights by adding some amazing fish options. And two, just an excuse to walk along Crescent Lake at night.

We also ate at Citricos on the 2nd leg of this past trip while staying at GFV. We loved it and will return!

So many good options out there. I think I'm hungry.

 

[Gary Stocker]

We've settled into 2 visits per year lasting 12 nights. We pretty much eat at a TS every night. We've gotten to eat at a lot of places over the past 2 years, but only 3 are scheduled for every trip.

1. Sanaa is our day 1 lunch. Fly in around 10:30, drop off luggage and head to AKL Kidani.
2. California Grill. Best food/service on DW property IMO
3. Topolino's Terrace (breakfast every trip; dinner every other)
4. Le Cellier (our go to for anniversary dinner)

Stayed at BCV on the first leg of a split stay of our Oct trip this year and walked over to Flying Fish for our first time. Loved it! May be added to the every visit list for two reasons. One, to break up the multitude of steak nights by adding some amazing fish options. And two, just an excuse to walk along Crescent Lake at night.

We also ate at Citricos on the 2nd leg of this past trip while staying at GFV. We loved it and will return!

So many good options out there. I think I'm hungry.

For the first few trips California Grill was a "must-do" given the view, fireworks, steak etc etc...but not anymore with the pre-fixe. It's also why we choose Space 220 Lounge and not the Restaurant (although we still overpay for Spaceghetti haha).
I have seen some mixed reviews on the Cali Grill pre-fixe..maybe one trip we will give it another try.

 

[jcolvin5]

For the first few trips California Grill was a "must-do" given the view, fireworks, steak etc etc...but not anymore with the pre-fixe. It's also why we choose Space 220 Lounge and not the Restaurant (although we still overpay for Spaceghetti haha).
I have seen some mixed reviews on the Cali Grill pre-fixe..maybe one trip we will give it another try.

That's a solid point that I had not considered. I am definitely not a fan of a pre-fixe menu, but we have only been 3 times now. I see that could get old if we venture that way in Feb.

Having said that, I don't have the most adventurous palate. I find what I like and I usually stay faithful.

 

[Gary Stocker]

That's a solid point that I had not considered. I am definitely not a fan of a pre-fixe menu, but we have only been 3 times now. I see that could get old if we venture that way in Feb.

Having said that, I don't have the most adventurous palate. I find what I like and I usually stay faithful.

Yeah having my lanky 12 year old girl being considered an adult is laughable...she would never eat $90 worth of food..so pre-fixe menus are out. Some places at Disney will allow kids >9 to still eat off the childrens menu...but I havent had success with pre-fixe...even Mama Melrose Fantasmic package charged her at the adult rate. Disney really needs to re-think this. Edited to add the one exception is Ohana...she eats her weight in steak and noodles so it is worth it (as much as anything is worth it in the Disney-sense).

 

[Chili327]

Yeah having my lanky 12 year old girl being considered an adult is laughable...she would never eat $90 worth of food..so pre-fixe menus are out. Some places at Disney will allow kids >9 to still eat off the childrens menu...but I havent had success with pre-fixe...even Mama Melrose Fantasmic package charged her at the adult rate. Disney really needs to re-think this.

Wow, yea that is a tough pill to swallow!!