Need reviews on Sci-Fi

[monalsw]

I'm having trouble deciding on where to eat at MGM. Kids are DD 13 and DS 3, along with DH and I. What's the Sci-Fi menu like? How are the prices? I appreciate any reviews! TIA

 

[zulaya]

Just ate there last week. Food was good, but entrees were small portioned for us - we were starving for dinner. It's a great place to experience once - the atmosphere is one of a kind, the kids can get a glow in the dark ice cube with their meal. But it's not one of those "I can't wait to go back!" type of places.

 

[onceuponadream]

We LOVE the atmosphere and it's someplace we visit every trip! The prices however, are high and the food so so. We like to go for dessert or split a large burger between two of us. Hope this helps!

 

[DrKnow77]

Everyone seems to have varying opinions of Sci-Fi. Sci-Fi is my personal favorite WDW restaurant. I love the theming, the food is good and we HAVE to go back here everytime we visit WDW.

I recommend getting the cheeseburger, fries & milkshake. Enjoy the shows too!

 

[SamR]

As DrKnow77 just said, there seems to be a wide range of opinions on the Sci-Fi experience. I think it is OK, and worth a try if you haven't been before, but probably not a "must-do" for a repeat visitor. For more opinions, you might want to check out the following recent Sci-Fi threads:

Another Sci-Fi Opinion Thread

Yet Another Sci-Fi Opinion Thread

Lastly, you can check out the Sci-Fi menus (with prices) at Deb's WDW Information Guide:

Sci-Fi Menu

Sci-Fi Kids' Menu

Whatever you decide, enjoy your trip!

 

[KLAIT]

We tried the Sci-Fi for the first time in early December. We thought it was a lot of fun. The food was actually pretty good (hamburger and fries) and didn't think the price to all that high for Disney food. The burger was pretty big (1/2 lb I think) and there were quite a bit of fries. It was definately enough food for us (we didn't finish the whole thing).

This will be something that we will definately do again!

 

[KarenB]

We have PSs for SciFi next week. When we go to WDW, each family member has a dinner choice. SciFi was DS 12 choice.

Does anyone know if burgers and sandwiches are also offered at dinner?

And how do you get a glow in the dark ice cube???? The kids would LOVE that!

Karen

 

[KLAIT]

We purchased a couple of ice cubes when we were there. You buy your drink in a souvenier cup that contains the ice cube. You have your choice of a few different colors. It is a really neat thing as it is dark in the restaurant and your drink glows. They are $5.99 and they will refill your drink. The ice cube has a way of turning it on and off so it can be used again and again.

 

[meeko_33785]

When I was at Sci-Fi last, the burgers were not on the dinner menu, but the waiter said that they were available. The dinner food is ok, but the lunch is better. Great atmosphere though. I would recogmend going.

 

[Wes]

We were there November 26, at about 3:30 in the afternoon. We had really been looking forward to it, since we had been there in 2000 and wanted to get a good picture this time.

The atmosphere is still worth going for. But we were all disappointed with the food (except for the Cookies n Cream milk shake -- very good). It was dry and not really very appetizing. And of course, it is not cheap.

Next time, we'll probably "been-there-done-that" it and look elsewhere for our food.

 

[kdibattista]

We love it - burgers, sandwiches, salads, and great milkshakes!!

 

[Hollymom1229]

Got to say this was probably the worst restaurant of our last trip. Not bad, but not great by a long shot. The atmosphere was really cool, and it was worth going to once, but I doubt we'll be returning. We had better food at counter service for a lot less money.

 

[currycook]

Not one of my favorites, however, my kids love the place and love the atmosphere of the place. Like others have already posted I have had better food.

 

[JulesMom]

We had avoided it because of the bad reviews, but decided to give it a try for the atmosphere.

We all liked our food and will be going back next week.

DS10 first choice for lunch. He thought it was great!

 

[imbe@aol.com]

Originally posted by monalsw
I'm having trouble deciding on where to eat at MGM. Kids are DD 13 and DS 3, along with DH and I. What's the Sci-Fi menu like? How are the prices? I appreciate any reviews! TIA

It's one of my 12 yo DS's fav's - for us, it's alright, but I wouldn't race back there if it weren't for him! LOL Though .. they do have pretty good burgers, and good shakes.

 

[Dallas_Lady]

DH and I ate there in September. Food was on the mediocre side, service was a bit slow. The atmosphere was really fun, though. Had it not been for that, we would not have liked it much at all.

 

[Dreamfinder2]

I've posted my opinion of Sci-Fi before, but my general feeling is that things have improved significantly. Burgers and fries are fine, not outstanding, but the atmosphere can't be beat. And, my DD and friend split a penne pasta and shrimp entree that was amazingly good, better than my burger.

One little tip - if you decide to drop by on a whim without PS, they just about always have tables available, because most folks would prefer to sit in the cars. I remember our local drive-in having the same setup - picnic tables with umbrellas by the concession stand, and Sci-Fi has replecated that. You might lose a little of the charm by not sitting in the car, but the tables have the same view of all the goings-on.

Give it a shot. I'll give most any restaurant two chances to please me.

 

[GlennandAnn]

This is a favorite of our almost 4 year old DS. Understandably, he loves the fact that he is eating his meal while sitting in a car watching "TV". The food is OK, the prices are high, but if you are looking for a place to spend a peaceful meal, it's here, because your kids will most definitely be occupied!

 

[erikthewise]

In case you missed it, I gave a brief review in my recent post:
http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?s=&threadid=303938

 

[monalsw]

We're going to give it a try, it sounds like fun! My kids and I recently rediscovered the joys of drive-in movies this past summer and they'll love the food, I'm sure (after all, they ate hot dogs and popcorn most Friday nights at the drive-in while DH was working!). As for me, if they have chicken strips equivalent to the food courts, I'll be happy! Anyone know if they do?

TIA