honeymo78
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Finally here are our dining and recreation reviews from our honeymoon at WL 10/2-10/9. Better late than never right.
We were on the premium plan and were quite familiar with this plan since weve used it many times before. Actually we were more familiar with it than the CM checking us in - he kept telling us about 2 credit dining at signature restaurants. Its a good thing we knew that its 1 credit regardless of where we ate or we would have thought we had to pay for some of our meals.
10/2
Lunch was at Liberty Tree Tavern. Service was great never had to ask for a refill, but our server had a thick accent so we had trouble understanding him at times. DH had his usual of fried cheese, pot roast and chocolate liberation cake, with a soda and coffee. I had vegetable beef soup (very yummy), pilgrims feast and liberty shortcake (also super yummy) with a soda. We did not get any rolls, we figured out later that we needed to ask for some. Also with dessert, our server brought out a celebration cupcake for us.
Total with tip $66.60
Dinner was at the Hoop Dee Doo. We were seated in the front row but all the way on the right. DH had a little bit of a hard time seeing stuff on the right side of the stage but all together it wasnt a bad view. The sweet butter they serve with the bread is our favorite. I also really like their ribs Im not a big ribs eater at home but these are just the way I like them.
Total with tip was approx $105 (however, our dining plan was never charged so we had 2 extra credits to use)
While not covered by the premium plan, DH ordered chocolate covered strawberries and hot chocolate from room service for me since it was our honeymoon. I think this will have to be a new tradition. There were 6 large berries dipped tuxedo style on a plate of chocolate shavings.
Total out of pocket $45
10/3
Breakfast at Chef Mickeys. DH and I really love eating here b/c there is so much variety and they have the yummy McDonalds style hash browns. We also got a celebration cupcake here. Character interaction was pretty good. We saw Goofy in the lobby area and Mickey came to our table right after we were seated. Minnie kind of rushed by before the celebration song and we thought she would be back but we were wrong no big deal. We also saw Dale. Pluto and Chip were nearby but we didnt want to wait for them even though Im sure it wouldnt have been more than 15 min more.
Total with tip $43.72
Lunch at Rose and Crown Pub. Service was okay but the restaurant was full so things moved a little slower than usual. Again no problems getting refills even before we were completely finished with our drinks. DH had the cheese and fruit plate (really just picked at it though), fish and chips (the real reason we eat here), sticky toffee and soda and coffee. Our server told us that coffee wasnt included since we already had a beverage but DH wanted it anyway and she didnt end up charging us for it. I had potato and leek soup (very good), cottage pie (a bit too peppery for my taste and a huge portion), warm apple crumble and soda.
Total with tip $68.44
Dinner at Le Cellier. Our server Elaine was great, very personable and talkative. I did notice that the servers did not bring out the food though. I guess the runners were the only ones who took care of that. Elaine did check in on us and get us refills, etc. DH had the beef barley soup, 7oz filet (very very good), sorbet, coffee and soda. I had the beef barley soup, prime rib (perfectly tender), kids smores dessert, soda and hot tea. The only complaint we had was that dessert took forever to come out. It was right around Illuminations time so I think they may have held it thinking we wanted to go out and view it. Elaine did say something and it came out soon afterwards. We also got a magical moments certificate but I think she picked up the wrong envelope since it had some other last name inside it (wasnt her handwriting so Im guessing the hostess made them up and just gave her the wrong one).
Total with tip $94.42
10/4
Breakfast at Whispering Canyon Cafe. This place is always a lot of fun, even though we were so groggy and tired. They made us stand up and kiss for everyone. We both had the skillet which was good but not great. I think well stick to buffet breakfasts from now on.
Total with tip $35.91
Lunch at Crystal Palace. This was our first time here for lunch and we werent disappointed. Great variety of foods and DH was happy there was meat and potatoes. We saw everyone but Eeyore who had gone by right as we were getting seated. It didnt bother me, I go there to see Pooh and as long as Ive seen him we are free to leave.
Total with tip $48.58
Dinner at California Grill. We got the window seat we had requested. It was near where the lounge area meets the dining room and offered the perfect view of the Magic Kingdom. Our server Steven was wonderful. He was very helpful with adjusting items on the menu to DHs tastes (hes not in to fancy food). DH had plain cheese flatbread, filet with sauce on the side and no beans, PBJ lava cake (surprisingly good), drink from the bar and soda. I had steak sushi (this was a real treat since I dont like regular sushi but love steak), filet with no sauce, PBJ lava cake, drink from the bar and soda. DH also ordered us a bottle of wine for dessert and the fireworks. I cant get over the view it seemed like the fireworks were just for me. This is why we are staying at CR with MK view in Feb. An 18% tip was added to the drink bill which gave him a really nice tip but DH added even more b/c Steven was so great, helping us order, select a wine, and timing the meal.
Total with tip (food bill) $136.08
10/5
We slept through our planned breakfast at WCC. Once we got to MGM and rode a couple rides DH was hungry. We went to ABC Commissary and got a kids meal chicken nuggets w/fruit (maybe fries too?) and soda.
Total approx $6
Lunch was at 50s Prime Time Café. The only restriction here was that a milkshake counted as dessert since it was listed in the dessert section of the menu (only once in about 6 trips was a able to get a milkshake here for a beverage so it wasnt a problem but it doesnt hurt to ask). DH had chicken noodle soup, pot roast (like LTT better), Dads Sundae (huge but so yummy) and soda. I had onion rings, pot roast, smores and a soda.
Dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse. This used to be one of our favorites but the menu keeps changing and we just werent as impressed with the food this time. DH had the kids chicken noodle soup (none of the adult appetizers interested him), porterhouse (not impressed with it), happiest celebration cake (just okay) and soda. I had tomato mozzarella stack (my favorite), angus cowboy ribeye (was just okay, should have gotten prime rib), creme brule (good but so sad there was no more white choc macadamia nut pie). DH again ordered a bottle of wine for us to share and our server brought out a plate of cookies in celebration of our honeymoon. Here the wine bill did not have a tip added at all so DH gave him something nice for his extra attentiveness. Again a heavy accent made it difficult for us to understand everything he said but he was a good server.
Total with tip (food only) $149.91
10/6
Breakfast at Crystal Palace. This is my favorite breakfast b/c I get to see Pooh and the food selection is pretty good. Again we missed Eeyore but we wanted to get out into the park right at opening.
Total with tip $43.72
Lunch at LTT again. This time we asked for bread and it was yummy. DH had (again) fried cheese, pot roast, choc liberation cake and soda. I had beef veg soup, bacon cheeseburger, pound cake (very good) and soda.
Total with tip $59
Dinner was supposed to be Cali Grill again but we were tired and needed a nap. Instead we ate at Cosmic Rays during MNSSHP and got to see Stitchs dance party. We both got double bacon cheeseburgers w/fries, soda, and choc cake. It wasnt too bad for counter service.
Total $25
At this point I stopped writing down where/what we ate so Ill try to reconstruct
10/7
Breakfast was counter service at CR before our morning jet ski tour. We both had egg sandwiches, a muffin and drink.
Total approx $20
Lunch at Typhoon Lagoon. I really cant remember which place we ate maybe leaning palms? DH had dbl? bacon cheese burger, fries, soda and ice cream bar. I had chicken wrap, fries, soda, and frozen banana. I like that we got tokens to use to come back and get our dessert after we finished eating (or later in the day). This place was very accommodating to the dining plan. They were letting kids get whatever meal they wanted (not just the kids meals), I guess since there wasnt much variety in the kids meals.
Total approx $25
Dinner at WCC again we had Yachtsman scheduled but were too tired to trek over to YC. DH had the skillet and Banana dustbowl something relatively elaborate. I had chicken soup (actually I ate the salad that came with his skillet and he ate the soup), steak, and apple dessert. We were seated all the way in the back, in that area that is kind of out in the back of the lobby. It was really quiet back here actually the 2 other tables were anniversary couples. Food was fine, we just wanted a simple meal that was close to our room.
Total with tip approx $80
I think we had choc covered strawberries again this night (or maybe it was our last night Sat). We got 8 instead of 6 since they were a bit smaller but I couldnt eat them all. We also had champagne that our travel agent had sent to us.
10/8
Breakfast at Ohana. This is the first time wed eaten here and really liked it, especially now that Stitch is there. Our server Grace said to be sure to come back and see her and bring the kids (if we ever have any). I think well ask if shes there when we go for breakfast in Feb.
Total with tip $43.78
Lunch at Tonys Town Square. The last and only time I ate here was back when it still served breakfast. I dont think well be returning. The food and service were not impressive. We basically ran out of ideas of where to eat lunch in MK we should have opted for the castle but didnt think of that until afterwards. DH had breadstick, spaghetti and meatballs soda and coffee. I had minestrone soup, spaghetti and meatballs and soda. The soup was good but the pasta was nothing special at all. The dessert platter was shared but neither of us really liked anything on it. We did get a celebration dessert (ice cream? I think) which we did enjoy. This was the only other place that balked at DH getting coffee with dessert. We said wed pay for it anyway after she said it wasnt included. Again she didnt charge us for it anyway.
Total with tip $73.05
DH was hungry that afternoon so we used a meal credit for food at Roaring Forks. DH got chicken fingers w/fries, milk and salad for me as his dessert. They were pretty lenient here with the plan.
Total approx $12
Dinner was Hoop Dee Doo again. This time seemed better, even though the cast seemed to have some newer/less experience members. We were seating exactly opposite where we were the first time, last table for 2 up front on the left side (actually it is set back a bit farther than on the right side).
Total with tip approx $105
10/9
Breakfast at CP. We had the same server as our lunch earlier in the week. Food was good as usual but we missed Eeyore yet again. It just wasnt meant to be but 3 meals with Pooh was wonderful.
Total $43.72
Lunch at LLT once again. We had the same server as our Thursday lunch. I dont remember what we ordered (maybe turkey for both of us with soup and fried cheese). The bread was undercooked so we didnt eat any and we both werent in the mood for dessert (we were sad it was our last day). I dont have the totals for this meal but Ill see what I can come up with.
Recreation - will add in later.
Notes apparently not many people on the premium package eat at counter service eateries (I can understand why since its not much value for what you paid). We had to instruct them on how to ring up our meals you cant push the CS meal button since we dont have any counter service meals to deduct from, have to use the premium button and enter in how many meals.
We were on the premium plan and were quite familiar with this plan since weve used it many times before. Actually we were more familiar with it than the CM checking us in - he kept telling us about 2 credit dining at signature restaurants. Its a good thing we knew that its 1 credit regardless of where we ate or we would have thought we had to pay for some of our meals.
10/2
Lunch was at Liberty Tree Tavern. Service was great never had to ask for a refill, but our server had a thick accent so we had trouble understanding him at times. DH had his usual of fried cheese, pot roast and chocolate liberation cake, with a soda and coffee. I had vegetable beef soup (very yummy), pilgrims feast and liberty shortcake (also super yummy) with a soda. We did not get any rolls, we figured out later that we needed to ask for some. Also with dessert, our server brought out a celebration cupcake for us.
Total with tip $66.60
Dinner was at the Hoop Dee Doo. We were seated in the front row but all the way on the right. DH had a little bit of a hard time seeing stuff on the right side of the stage but all together it wasnt a bad view. The sweet butter they serve with the bread is our favorite. I also really like their ribs Im not a big ribs eater at home but these are just the way I like them.
Total with tip was approx $105 (however, our dining plan was never charged so we had 2 extra credits to use)
While not covered by the premium plan, DH ordered chocolate covered strawberries and hot chocolate from room service for me since it was our honeymoon. I think this will have to be a new tradition. There were 6 large berries dipped tuxedo style on a plate of chocolate shavings.
Total out of pocket $45
10/3
Breakfast at Chef Mickeys. DH and I really love eating here b/c there is so much variety and they have the yummy McDonalds style hash browns. We also got a celebration cupcake here. Character interaction was pretty good. We saw Goofy in the lobby area and Mickey came to our table right after we were seated. Minnie kind of rushed by before the celebration song and we thought she would be back but we were wrong no big deal. We also saw Dale. Pluto and Chip were nearby but we didnt want to wait for them even though Im sure it wouldnt have been more than 15 min more.
Total with tip $43.72
Lunch at Rose and Crown Pub. Service was okay but the restaurant was full so things moved a little slower than usual. Again no problems getting refills even before we were completely finished with our drinks. DH had the cheese and fruit plate (really just picked at it though), fish and chips (the real reason we eat here), sticky toffee and soda and coffee. Our server told us that coffee wasnt included since we already had a beverage but DH wanted it anyway and she didnt end up charging us for it. I had potato and leek soup (very good), cottage pie (a bit too peppery for my taste and a huge portion), warm apple crumble and soda.
Total with tip $68.44
Dinner at Le Cellier. Our server Elaine was great, very personable and talkative. I did notice that the servers did not bring out the food though. I guess the runners were the only ones who took care of that. Elaine did check in on us and get us refills, etc. DH had the beef barley soup, 7oz filet (very very good), sorbet, coffee and soda. I had the beef barley soup, prime rib (perfectly tender), kids smores dessert, soda and hot tea. The only complaint we had was that dessert took forever to come out. It was right around Illuminations time so I think they may have held it thinking we wanted to go out and view it. Elaine did say something and it came out soon afterwards. We also got a magical moments certificate but I think she picked up the wrong envelope since it had some other last name inside it (wasnt her handwriting so Im guessing the hostess made them up and just gave her the wrong one).
Total with tip $94.42
10/4
Breakfast at Whispering Canyon Cafe. This place is always a lot of fun, even though we were so groggy and tired. They made us stand up and kiss for everyone. We both had the skillet which was good but not great. I think well stick to buffet breakfasts from now on.
Total with tip $35.91
Lunch at Crystal Palace. This was our first time here for lunch and we werent disappointed. Great variety of foods and DH was happy there was meat and potatoes. We saw everyone but Eeyore who had gone by right as we were getting seated. It didnt bother me, I go there to see Pooh and as long as Ive seen him we are free to leave.
Total with tip $48.58
Dinner at California Grill. We got the window seat we had requested. It was near where the lounge area meets the dining room and offered the perfect view of the Magic Kingdom. Our server Steven was wonderful. He was very helpful with adjusting items on the menu to DHs tastes (hes not in to fancy food). DH had plain cheese flatbread, filet with sauce on the side and no beans, PBJ lava cake (surprisingly good), drink from the bar and soda. I had steak sushi (this was a real treat since I dont like regular sushi but love steak), filet with no sauce, PBJ lava cake, drink from the bar and soda. DH also ordered us a bottle of wine for dessert and the fireworks. I cant get over the view it seemed like the fireworks were just for me. This is why we are staying at CR with MK view in Feb. An 18% tip was added to the drink bill which gave him a really nice tip but DH added even more b/c Steven was so great, helping us order, select a wine, and timing the meal.
Total with tip (food bill) $136.08
10/5
We slept through our planned breakfast at WCC. Once we got to MGM and rode a couple rides DH was hungry. We went to ABC Commissary and got a kids meal chicken nuggets w/fruit (maybe fries too?) and soda.
Total approx $6
Lunch was at 50s Prime Time Café. The only restriction here was that a milkshake counted as dessert since it was listed in the dessert section of the menu (only once in about 6 trips was a able to get a milkshake here for a beverage so it wasnt a problem but it doesnt hurt to ask). DH had chicken noodle soup, pot roast (like LTT better), Dads Sundae (huge but so yummy) and soda. I had onion rings, pot roast, smores and a soda.
Dinner at Yachtsman Steakhouse. This used to be one of our favorites but the menu keeps changing and we just werent as impressed with the food this time. DH had the kids chicken noodle soup (none of the adult appetizers interested him), porterhouse (not impressed with it), happiest celebration cake (just okay) and soda. I had tomato mozzarella stack (my favorite), angus cowboy ribeye (was just okay, should have gotten prime rib), creme brule (good but so sad there was no more white choc macadamia nut pie). DH again ordered a bottle of wine for us to share and our server brought out a plate of cookies in celebration of our honeymoon. Here the wine bill did not have a tip added at all so DH gave him something nice for his extra attentiveness. Again a heavy accent made it difficult for us to understand everything he said but he was a good server.
Total with tip (food only) $149.91
10/6
Breakfast at Crystal Palace. This is my favorite breakfast b/c I get to see Pooh and the food selection is pretty good. Again we missed Eeyore but we wanted to get out into the park right at opening.
Total with tip $43.72
Lunch at LTT again. This time we asked for bread and it was yummy. DH had (again) fried cheese, pot roast, choc liberation cake and soda. I had beef veg soup, bacon cheeseburger, pound cake (very good) and soda.
Total with tip $59
Dinner was supposed to be Cali Grill again but we were tired and needed a nap. Instead we ate at Cosmic Rays during MNSSHP and got to see Stitchs dance party. We both got double bacon cheeseburgers w/fries, soda, and choc cake. It wasnt too bad for counter service.
Total $25
At this point I stopped writing down where/what we ate so Ill try to reconstruct
10/7
Breakfast was counter service at CR before our morning jet ski tour. We both had egg sandwiches, a muffin and drink.
Total approx $20
Lunch at Typhoon Lagoon. I really cant remember which place we ate maybe leaning palms? DH had dbl? bacon cheese burger, fries, soda and ice cream bar. I had chicken wrap, fries, soda, and frozen banana. I like that we got tokens to use to come back and get our dessert after we finished eating (or later in the day). This place was very accommodating to the dining plan. They were letting kids get whatever meal they wanted (not just the kids meals), I guess since there wasnt much variety in the kids meals.
Total approx $25
Dinner at WCC again we had Yachtsman scheduled but were too tired to trek over to YC. DH had the skillet and Banana dustbowl something relatively elaborate. I had chicken soup (actually I ate the salad that came with his skillet and he ate the soup), steak, and apple dessert. We were seated all the way in the back, in that area that is kind of out in the back of the lobby. It was really quiet back here actually the 2 other tables were anniversary couples. Food was fine, we just wanted a simple meal that was close to our room.
Total with tip approx $80
I think we had choc covered strawberries again this night (or maybe it was our last night Sat). We got 8 instead of 6 since they were a bit smaller but I couldnt eat them all. We also had champagne that our travel agent had sent to us.
10/8
Breakfast at Ohana. This is the first time wed eaten here and really liked it, especially now that Stitch is there. Our server Grace said to be sure to come back and see her and bring the kids (if we ever have any). I think well ask if shes there when we go for breakfast in Feb.
Total with tip $43.78
Lunch at Tonys Town Square. The last and only time I ate here was back when it still served breakfast. I dont think well be returning. The food and service were not impressive. We basically ran out of ideas of where to eat lunch in MK we should have opted for the castle but didnt think of that until afterwards. DH had breadstick, spaghetti and meatballs soda and coffee. I had minestrone soup, spaghetti and meatballs and soda. The soup was good but the pasta was nothing special at all. The dessert platter was shared but neither of us really liked anything on it. We did get a celebration dessert (ice cream? I think) which we did enjoy. This was the only other place that balked at DH getting coffee with dessert. We said wed pay for it anyway after she said it wasnt included. Again she didnt charge us for it anyway.
Total with tip $73.05
DH was hungry that afternoon so we used a meal credit for food at Roaring Forks. DH got chicken fingers w/fries, milk and salad for me as his dessert. They were pretty lenient here with the plan.
Total approx $12
Dinner was Hoop Dee Doo again. This time seemed better, even though the cast seemed to have some newer/less experience members. We were seating exactly opposite where we were the first time, last table for 2 up front on the left side (actually it is set back a bit farther than on the right side).
Total with tip approx $105
10/9
Breakfast at CP. We had the same server as our lunch earlier in the week. Food was good as usual but we missed Eeyore yet again. It just wasnt meant to be but 3 meals with Pooh was wonderful.
Total $43.72
Lunch at LLT once again. We had the same server as our Thursday lunch. I dont remember what we ordered (maybe turkey for both of us with soup and fried cheese). The bread was undercooked so we didnt eat any and we both werent in the mood for dessert (we were sad it was our last day). I dont have the totals for this meal but Ill see what I can come up with.
Recreation - will add in later.
Notes apparently not many people on the premium package eat at counter service eateries (I can understand why since its not much value for what you paid). We had to instruct them on how to ring up our meals you cant push the CS meal button since we dont have any counter service meals to deduct from, have to use the premium button and enter in how many meals.
