overpriced and not very good...

[Chuck S]

Casey's used to have a large 100% kosher beef Vienna hot dog. On a standard bun. Within the past couple of years, the buns are a multigrain "wheat" blend that are dry and disintegrate. And just within a year, the hot dogs themselves are no longer 100% beef. There's chicken and pork in there now. Different type of dog.

That's what makes dining frustrating nowadays. There are very few tried and true items left that haven't been tampered with.

I heard the dogs are beef & chicken now, no pork. Would that still classify them for Kosher?

 

[Tricia1972]

It depends - points for violating DIS rules, or points for violating the ears, tastes, and sensibilities of music-loving DISers worldwide?

I need to re-read the guidelines. Didn't know that we could give points for singing off key.

 

[Planogirl]

Most of the CS at WDW is mediocre and expensive but that isn't why we go anyway. We go to ride things and see shows.

I do admit to eating one burger during my whole stay but that is only to get the mushrooms from the topping bar. I have to buy something to be allowed at the topping bar after all.

OP, fast food chains do show up in amusement parks and other such places but from what I've seen they charge more too. You can't win.

 

[TDC Nala]

Casey's used to have a large 100% kosher beef Vienna hot dog. On a standard bun. Within the past couple of years, the buns are a multigrain "wheat" blend that are dry and disintegrate. And just within a year, the hot dogs themselves are no longer 100% beef. There's chicken and pork in there now. Different type of dog.

I heard the dogs are beef & chicken now, no pork. Would that still classify them for Kosher?

The ingredient list was posted awhile back. There's no pork in the new hot dogs. They're chicken and beef (mostly chicken). Actually 6 parts chicken to 1 part beef. The kids' hot dog is 8 parts chicken to 1 part beef. Don't know if that's kosher. are mechanically separated chickens kosher?

 

[Figment_Fan]

I remember being disheartened by the CS prices when DW and I first started going in the early 90's. We happened to leave early on our second trip and stopped at a local restaurant. I ordered something similar to CS food at WDW, it was more expensive and smaller in proportion. Sounds like that may have changed, but I haven't looked back since. I just enjoy the food.

I loved when they experimented. Anybody remember the Handwich? I thought it was great. It obviously didn't make the cut. I wish they would experiment a little more.

As a bad experience, I do remember an egg-roll that I ate and felt ill the rest of the night. Haven't been back to the egg roll stand since.

I'm really not happy that they have changed the hot dogs at Casey's. We're going back in June. Haven't been to WDW since '07 and I was REALLY looking forward to a Casey's hot dog. I don't really care for hot dogs, but surround them by a ball park or Main Street and they all of a sudden taste pretty good.

 

[meeshkamooshka]

they are called hebrew national franks...some grocery stores have them...you will love them!!!!

 

[luvthemouse71]

There are some excellent CS places in WDW Here are some of my favorites.

Columbia Harbor House(MK)
Flame Tree Barbecue(AK)
Earl Of Sandwich(DTD)
The counter service fish and chips place in Epcot(the name escapes me right now)
Toluca Turkey Legs (DHS)
Tangerine Cafe(Epcot)

I'm sure there are more....we always do the DDP though so that helps.

 

[MickeyMomOfThree]

We have only had one bad CS meal in all our trips and it was at the ABC Commissary and we were refunded our money for everything so I can't complain. We have some that we look forward to. And while they are more expensive then a regular restaurant would be, we find they are on par with or even less expensive then otehr amusement parks. Last year at Cedar Point my husband kept saying everything was "cheaper in Disney!" And he was right, their prices were crazy and the food was cheap park food.

Our favorites are the chicken and ribs combo at Cosmic Rays. The green beans and mashed potatoes that come with it are so fresh and good, and one meal is pleanty for 2 people. We love Flame Tree and Sunshine Seasons. Our absolute favorite is Wolfgang Puck Express. So good, so fast, a little pricey (though we use the DDP so it doesn't matter to us) but what an amazing meal you get there!

We must be crazy, we even enjoy the pizza at the resorts, though it may have something to do with he fact that we are eating it poolside IN DISNEY!

Now I am craving a Dole Whip Float... again!

 

[Chuck S]

they are called hebrew national franks...some grocery stores have them...you will love them!!!!

Actually, the question was more about the beef/chicken blend. If they had any pork in them, that of course, would automatically disqualify them from being certified Kosher.

But would the beef/chicken blend automatically disqualify them as well? If not, Disney may indeed still be serving cerified Kosher hot dogs. It is ingredients as well as certified prep methods.

 

[BriarRosie]

I heard the dogs are beef & chicken now, no pork. Would that still classify them for Kosher?

The ingredient list was posted awhile back. There's no pork in the new hot dogs. They're chicken and beef (mostly chicken). Actually 6 parts chicken to 1 part beef. The kids' hot dog is 8 parts chicken to 1 part beef. Don't know if that's kosher. are mechanically separated chickens kosher?

Whoops, sorry guys, I stand corrected. I don't know where I got the pork from. I knew there was chicken in there.

Actually, the question was more about the beef/chicken blend. If they had any pork in them, that of course, would automatically disqualify them from being certified Kosher.

But would the beef/chicken blend automatically disqualify them as well? If not, Disney may indeed still be serving cerified Kosher hot dogs. It is ingredients as well as certified prep methods.

It's not only the ingredients that determine if it's Kosher. Kosher usually refers to the method of butchering, and using only the parts of the animal that are considered acceptable to use. Certain cuts of beef aren't Kosher because of the part of the cow they are from.

 

[kaytieeldr]

I need to re-read the guidelines. Didn't know that we could give points for singing off key.

Waiting patiently while the WebMasters rewrite the DIS rules and guidelines to prevent me from even ever trying to sing publicly...

I heard the dogs are beef & chicken now, no pork. Would that still classify them for Kosher?

Each protein alone is eligible for Kosher designation; together, there's no reason they shouldn't be. To be Kosher, the food needs to be prepared under Rabbinical supervision. I suppose if an authorized Rabbi will supervise the preparation...

know if that's kosher. are mechanically separated chickens kosher?

Ewwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww! Makes me glad I only eat Hebrew National (all beef/Kosher).

Certain cuts of beef aren't Kosher because of the part of the cow they are from.

Good thing. I wouldn't wanna eat those other parts!

 

[Yoshi]

I'm not sure if anyone else mentioned it or not since I didn't read all the replies but I find Disney's pricing to be much more reasonable than other parks.

1 example is a burger and fries, it is $6.59 at a CS restaurant at Disney, my local Six Flags is $10.99!

The fountain sodas are $2.19 medium and $2.39 large, at my local Six Flags the same size sodas are $3.49 and $3.99.

So for a family of 4, 4 burger and fries and 2 large sodas is $31.14, at Six Flags it is $51.94.

 

[momdad4kids]

Personaly im beyond looking at prices any more. If Im on vacation the last thing I want to do is worry about money , I do enough of that the rest of the year. Heck the only reason I work is to go on vacation anyway,lol.
As far as prices at WDW go really if you look where you are and actually compare prices at some the so called "fast food" chains and what your really getting, Disney has some wonderful choices. Thankfully Ive managed to poison our kids minds against BK and Rotten Ronnies" (still working on taco bell,lol )
Basically it comes down to this ,you can eat good or you can eat fast, your never going to eat cheap no matter where you are. If I can feed 6 ppl for less than $50 ANYWHERE im happy. Locally we can eat at say Ruby Teusdays and after the bill arrives its not much more exspensive than McD's.
Same rules apply at WDW be careful where you go and when ,do a little planning before hand. As far as the big chains go, leave them where they are. One of our favorite CS places is Sunshine Seasons just for the variety.
Having said that no one does fries & shakes like McDonalds,lol.

 

[contemporarymom]

Each protein alone is eligible for Kosher designation; together, there's no reason they shouldn't be. To be Kosher, the food needs to be prepared under Rabbinical supervision. I suppose if an authorized Rabbi will supervise the preparation...

In addition, any and all equipment used in the making and preperation of the products must be designated and used only for kosher foods. For example; we have friends who keep kosher. When they come over for a barbecue we must lay aluminum foil over a part of the grill and make sure that their food does not touch any of the non-kosher part of the grill or food. If it does, then it is considered "trayf" and can not be consumed.

Kosher is not only the making of a product but also the preparation and serving of it.

 

[tiredsigh]

A little late to the party but here are my thoughts:

-We do the DxDP because we like 3 table service meals a day. When we have gone without the plan and did only CS, we preferred the unique items as well. CS in Epcot is better than any generic CS at Six Flags, etc.

-We just went on an all inclusive trip at an expensive resort in Mexico. I spent the whole time thinking about what I will eat at WDW in May because I couldn't eat much there.

-I have severe food allergies. WDW is the place where I can eat with as close to reckless abandon as I will ever be able to. So when I am there, I am not spending my time eating burgers and fries or ordering Papa John's (which is not *my* choice for pizza at home). I'm going to eat everything I want to try but usually don't because I typically have to worry about the ingredients. While in Mexico, I didn't have a chef at each meal planning out the meal with me. For all this attention to detail, I gladly pay the fees for DxDP and will do it everytime. Heck, my oldest child and DH are spoiled with the fact that mommy can eat everything at WDW. They make sure it is on the plan for each trip.

-While the prices are expensive compared to a lot of fast food places, Chik-Fil-A is more expensive than McD's. A meal there typically costs me $5.50-6.00. So the difference in cost isn't that great for the convenience of staying in the parks.

-The OP has just learned that there are reviews on this site and others but is a member since 2006 To each their own. I have used this site as a resource. I wouldn't step into Electric Umbrella or the ABC. I've read too many reviews just on the restaurant board that say thumbs down With good planning ahead of time, you can make a cheat sheet of the places with positive and negative reviews.



And for what it's worth: I like Nathan's hot dogs the best