This year we decided to go back to Ohana. After hearing rave reviews we went there last year. We came away thinking overall it was ok, but didn't live up to the hype...except for dessert. DW LOVED the bannanas foster sauce over the bread pudding. She LOVED, LOVED, LOVED it!
So this year we decided we needed to go back...for the dessert. Of course the meal came with the dessert, and we were prepared to deal with the rushed service, dried meats, and the fact that DD10 (now a Disney adult) would be using her table service credit for a PB&J.
Our experience began by being led past many empty tables to a table that was next to the kitchen door. The worst table in the restaurant.
I refused the table. The hostess said she would check to see if any other table might be available. I was prepared to leave when...heaven opened up, and shone down on our dining experience!
We were led to a table with a view of the lagoon, Cinderella Castle, and volcano pool. It was beautiful. Our server Becky, and her assistant Michael were as pleasant, and as helpful as could be. DD10 enjoyed the coconut races. DW & I enjoyed the special bread, salad, wings...and then the meats began arriving. The chicken, and pork were tender, juicy, and delicous! When our server came back to check on us I told her how much better everything was this year compared to last year. DW informed her that we were looking forward to the grilled shrimp. She told us that they normally bring those out last. Two minutes later, she brought them out herself! I'm normally not a shrimp lover, but these were delicous! Before long the assistant brought out more shrimp! Next there was more steak, chicken, and pork. Next the noodles, and broccoli were served. DW said the noodles were very good. I thought the broccoli was fine, except that I ate too much earlier, and had no room for noodles and broccoli! Then...what DW had been waiting 10 months for...bread pudding covered with bannanas foster sauce, and vanilla ice cream. It was delicous.
Ohana was one of the best meals we had last week. It was so enjoyable that I didn't even mind using DD10's TS credits for a PB&J. DW thought that in itself was a miracle!
So this year we decided we needed to go back...for the dessert. Of course the meal came with the dessert, and we were prepared to deal with the rushed service, dried meats, and the fact that DD10 (now a Disney adult) would be using her table service credit for a PB&J.
Our experience began by being led past many empty tables to a table that was next to the kitchen door. The worst table in the restaurant.
I refused the table. The hostess said she would check to see if any other table might be available. I was prepared to leave when...heaven opened up, and shone down on our dining experience!We were led to a table with a view of the lagoon, Cinderella Castle, and volcano pool. It was beautiful. Our server Becky, and her assistant Michael were as pleasant, and as helpful as could be. DD10 enjoyed the coconut races. DW & I enjoyed the special bread, salad, wings...and then the meats began arriving. The chicken, and pork were tender, juicy, and delicous! When our server came back to check on us I told her how much better everything was this year compared to last year. DW informed her that we were looking forward to the grilled shrimp. She told us that they normally bring those out last. Two minutes later, she brought them out herself! I'm normally not a shrimp lover, but these were delicous! Before long the assistant brought out more shrimp! Next there was more steak, chicken, and pork. Next the noodles, and broccoli were served. DW said the noodles were very good. I thought the broccoli was fine, except that I ate too much earlier, and had no room for noodles and broccoli! Then...what DW had been waiting 10 months for...bread pudding covered with bannanas foster sauce, and vanilla ice cream. It was delicous.
Ohana was one of the best meals we had last week. It was so enjoyable that I didn't even mind using DD10's TS credits for a PB&J. DW thought that in itself was a miracle!
We will be going to Ohana's in the end of Oct. I'm very excited, but am concerned that my daughter won't eat anything! I've heard references to alternative kids menu-Does anyone know what that means???
DS was extremely picky the last time we went but was considered an adult by Disney restaurant standards. So we paid $30 for a cheeseburger w/fries. But oh that Banna Foster and the view of Wishes was just spectacular 
) and made other changes so we don't be going back 
Instead we'll go to Kona's and then watch Wishes from the beach 
