No Seats Available at Beaches and Cream? Don't Fret. Walk over to the Dolphin.

[mrzrich]

So I promised my DH a burger and ice cream for dinner the other night and we schlepped the kids over to Beaches and Cream. No tables, 45 minute wait at least.

We were staying at the Swan, so decided to walk back and check out the choices over at the Dolphin. We walked in the door, and were face to face with "The Fountain"

To Go Counter:

Some of the seating.

The food was Diner fare, burgers, dogs, onion rings, salads, flat breads, and sandwiches. Kids liked their viewfinder menu:

This Picture doesn't do this hot dog justice. It was huge. Oh, and its boring like that because I'm boring. I could have had my choice of toppings, chili, cheese, onions, relish, whatever I wanted. I wanted it boring.

as was DH's Burger it had to be at least 1/2 a pound:

Kids Burger and Mac and Cheese:

On with Dessert.

Now on this particular night we were boring and pretty much just got Ice Cream. (They have Soft Serve as well as hand scooped)

This was ONE SCOOP!

DH Did have a banana split with soft serve ice cream

On another night we got Ice Cream Floats. You could get any flavor ice cream you wanted with any flavor soda. (They had Stewart's bottled Sodas in a few flavors.) The floats themselves were in very tall glasses, and the extra soda was brought to the table in the bottle.

Couldn't convince DH to order the Fountain's answer to the Kitchen Sink, but the Fountain does offer it's own giant sundae called "The Funnel"

Something I couldn't get myself to order were the "Beer Floats" Ice Cream and Guinness Stout

I saw lots of large brownie sundaes being enjoyed. They also had a "make your own sundae" where you chose the ice cream, the sauce and the toppings.

All the food and treats were yummy. They even accepted my AAA card for 20% off (As did Fresh and Picabu later on that week)

The bill on this particular night for diner and ice cream was around $45 after the discount. Plus tip.

We noticed lots of great eateries over at Swan/Dolphin sit nearly empty this week as mediocre Disney run places were turning guests away. If you aren't on the DDP or have some OOP meals to plan, consider taking the boat from DHS or Epcot to the S/D. (Especially on your DHS day where the choices can be )

Later this week I will review Fresh and Blue Zoo.

 

[TDC Nala]

OMG a Double Chocolate Stout Float

guess what, I am staying at the swan in 2 weeks...I know where to go now

 

[mrzrich]

OMG a Double Chocolate Stout Float

guess what, I am staying at the swan in 2 weeks...I know where to go now

If you've got AAA bring your card. The non-signature eateries at the S/D will give you a 20% discount.

 

[TDC Nala]

I don't have AAA but I am a DVC member and we get the same discount.

 

[sand2270]

I'll be staying at the Beach club next year but I keep reading about how crowded Beaches and Cream gets. How long is the walk to the Swan? I have AAA...yeah!

 

[mrzrich]

The Fountain is at the Dolphin. Here's a map of the Epcot Resort Area.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/maps/epcot-resort-area.htm

 

[iluvpluto27]

Thanks for the review. I've never really heard much about the Fountain but the beer floats certainly look unique!!

 

[Zuzu03]

So I may just HAVE to try one of those beer floats when I go in November, it'll probably make me ill, but I have to, I just have to. Loving the AAA discount AND the fact that the restos are nearly empty. Hope it's the same way during my Conference!!!

 

[WDWMeg311]

Stayed at the Dolphin in April... wish I had known about AAA discount

 

[Pirate Me]

We went to the Fountain when we stayed at the Dolphin last year. It was great and the ice cream stand right next to it is very convenient for a quick treat. :

 

[engle]

DVC members get a discount at S & D?????

 

[FoundNemoLostDori]

Thank you so much for these posts!! I had no idea about this and we just got back about a week ago! (sigh) Guess we'll have to wait until next year, but we'll def have to go! Yummy!

 

[tarheelmjfan]

I followed your link from the S/D thread. We'll be having a couple breakfasts & lunches there in October. I'm looking forward to all your reviews. Not to be greedy, but I'm hoping for a Picabu review, along with your bluezoo & Fresh reviews.

The Fountain Funnel sounds much better than The Kitchen Sink. TKS is just too much of a good thing for me. I'm with your DH though. Banana Splits are my thing. The make your own sundae sounds good too though. Oh yeah, we may even have a burger too.

 

[TDC Nala]

DVC members get a discount at S & D?????

Yes, but not at Bluezoo or Shula's.

And there may be others. But I think it's definitely OK at the Fountain, Kimonos, Picabu and Fresh.

I don't know if they apply it to alcoholic beverages either.

 

[Luv2Roam]

Good to know about the AAA discount. We may try it after all!
Last weekend B&C had an hour+ wait so we ate instead at Big River Grill. We were not looking for ice cream treats though. (Love their beer cheese soup, and I don't like beer.)

 

[Pumbaa_]

The fountain has this great caramel apple pie sunday, with a real piece of pie! Very tasty

If you are just too wiped to walk over, you can take a boat from Epcot, MGM, BW or Y&B.

Love that 20% DVC discount

 

[BriarRosie]

OMG a Double Chocolate Stout Float

guess what, I am staying at the swan in 2 weeks...I know where to go now

You've gotta stop reading my mind! My eyes went "GahOOga!" when I saw the Double Chocolate Stout float thingie, too.

I'm going to try it in October.

 

[pixie08]

Wow this looks like a great find. I am going to try it one of these days! Thanks

 

[mrzrich]

For those of you wishing to indulge in the beer floats, I just want to mention that I didn't see them on the actual menu. They have them on posted on the podium

So if you don't see them listed, ask your server.

 

[Moonpie]

Wow! What a great find! Thank you!