robinb
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We just returned from a 6 night stay at Coronado Springs with the Free Dining Plan. Total cost for 2 Adults and 2 Children (my DD and her cousin) with 7 Day Park Hoppers was $1770. We have APs so we saved the 7 day hopper for later, but used my niece's pass. We usually paid for the kids meals and saved a lot of the TS and CS credits for the adults. We also had the Disney Dining Experience card that saved us 20% on the kids TS meals and our alcoholic drinks. Our meals had a 15% gratuity added to the free dining (we tipped extra) and there was no gratuity added to the DDE card purchases except at the California Grill where our waiter added 18% to our drinks. We also used the free valet parking with the DDE card which saved us about $70 over our whole 11 day stay 
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Total Value of Credits Used: $1121
We ate more TS meals than we normally would have and we ordered an extra appitizer and dessert when we wouldn't normally do so. We did not order a more expensive entree than we would have normally and we tried a couple of new places and returned to a couple of old favorites.
Table Service Meals:
Total credits used: 23 (we didn't use one)
Total value: $804
Yachtman's Steakhouse
4 TS Credits Used, value = $148.00
Kids, Drinks and extra tip: $39
Very good meal! We had the Lobster Bisque and the Seared Maine Diver Scallops to start and the Chateaubriand for Two for our main meal. I wasn't too impressed by any dessert (I'm not a sweet eater) so I can't remember what we had. We left stuffed to the gills.
California Grille
4 TS Credits Used, value = $149
Drinks, extra tip (kids were at the Neverland Club!): $42
We started with the Bigeye Tuna Three Ways and the Seared Foie Gras. I originally wanted to try the "Snake in the Grass" but after leaving the Yachtman's Steakhouse so full, I went for a lighter choice. The tuna was OK and the Foie Gras was great! My DH had the Veal Tournedos and I had the Halibut Steamed with Banana Leaf. We were there for our anniversary and they included a nice chocolate sign with our dessert. We had some extra magic during our meal. A man next to us shared his bottle of $200 wine with us! *sigh* I can't remember the name of it right now, but it might come back to me. The wine was excellent and so was the rest of our meal. We were seated looking toward Epcot, so we watched Wishes from the balcony. All in all, a very nice dinner.
Alfredo's
2 TS Credits Used, value = $66
Drinks, kids, extra tip: $40
We started with the Fritto Misto con Calamari and the Mozzarella alla Caprese. The squid was tender, but a bit fishy. The mozzarella and tomatoes were very nice. My DH had the Piccatina di Vitello and I had the Le Originali Fettuccine all'Alfredo. Both were very good. The was one of the restaurants I wanted to try on the dining plan and I was pleased. The service was good as was the food. I didn't think that the tables were too close as was reported by others.
Prime Time Cafe
1 TS Credits Used, value = $36
Drinks, kid, extra tip: $7.25
I didn't eat here because I had to bring my DD back to the room. I was bummed since this was the second "new" restaurant on my list on ones to try. My DH and niece's ate alone. My DH had the Caramelized Salmon and he was not impressed with it. That's all I know! My DH should have used the other TS credit for my niece's, but he didn't so we ended up wasting one
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Jiko's
4 TS Credits Used, value = $128
Drinks, kids, extra tip: $50
We wanted to eat at Boma's, but there were no ARs to be had. We ended up at Jikos which is always good. We started out with the Taste of Africa and the Jiko Goat and Sheep Cheese Selection. My DH had the Pan-Roasted and Maize-crusted Halibut and I had the Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon. Very yummy!
Teppanyaki Steakhouse
4 TS Credits Used, value = $165
Drinks, extra tip (DDE not accepted here): $30
We love Teppanyaki and I am bummed that the DDE card is not accepted here. The kids meals were paid for using TS credits, so I included their meals. The kids were able to order appetizers from the adult menu, but many kids wouldn't be able to find anything to eat. We were seated next to an unadventurous family using the meal plan who didn't order an app for their kids and they had just had salads. We started with the Sushi Sampler, a Spicy Tuna Roll, an order of Edamame and Miso soup. The adults ate the sushi and the kids eat the soy beans and soup. I bought my DD an order of Tamago (egg sushi) since she is a vegetarian and I knew she wouldn't eat the meat in her meal. My DH had the San-Kai (Cold water lobster and NY Sirloin) and I had the Nihon-Kai (Cold water lobster, scallops and shrimp) both kids had the Shichi-Go-San (Chicken or shrimp with grilled fresh vegetables, steamed rice and child dessert). We all had ice cream for dessert. Everything was great!
Crystal Palace
4 TS Credits Used, value = $75
No extra drinks or tip on buffet meal.
The salmon was excellent and I loved the spoon bread. Good character interaction despite the busy atmosphere. I like this place for lunch better than breakfast, but I think the kids would have eaten more breakfast foods. They picked at their meals and I was glad I wasn't shelling out any money for the meal.
Counter Service Meals:
Total credits used: 24
Total value: $267
We ate at Flame Tree BBQ, Pizzafari, Peco's Bills, the Tusker House and the Pepper Market. We used credits for the kids about half the time, especially at the park CS meals like Pizzafari. My DD wanted a pizza (no longer offered on the kids menu and my niece wanted a sandwich). The best "bang for our buck" was the Pepper Market at CSR. We ordered the grilled tuna more than once (very yummy!) and the steak. I also had the pizza there once and we ate breakfast there twice. The extra counter service meals for the kids came out to be about $65 including the price of a refillable mug.
Snacks:
Total credits used: 22
Total value: $50
Ice cream, chips and drinks. We didn't use them as much as we should have. I wanted to buy ice cream on our last night, but I couldn't find an open ice cream cart at the last minute at the MK. We picked up a bag of chips and 4 waters for our trip home on our way out of the MK on our final day. I bought a couple Dole Whip floats and a box of caramel corn for a total of about $10.
That's it! If you have any questions ... feel free to ask!
.Total Value of Credits Used: $1121
We ate more TS meals than we normally would have and we ordered an extra appitizer and dessert when we wouldn't normally do so. We did not order a more expensive entree than we would have normally and we tried a couple of new places and returned to a couple of old favorites
. Table Service Meals:
Total credits used: 23 (we didn't use one)
Total value: $804
Yachtman's Steakhouse
4 TS Credits Used, value = $148.00
Kids, Drinks and extra tip: $39
Very good meal! We had the Lobster Bisque and the Seared Maine Diver Scallops to start and the Chateaubriand for Two for our main meal. I wasn't too impressed by any dessert (I'm not a sweet eater) so I can't remember what we had. We left stuffed to the gills.
California Grille
4 TS Credits Used, value = $149
Drinks, extra tip (kids were at the Neverland Club!): $42
We started with the Bigeye Tuna Three Ways and the Seared Foie Gras. I originally wanted to try the "Snake in the Grass" but after leaving the Yachtman's Steakhouse so full, I went for a lighter choice. The tuna was OK and the Foie Gras was great! My DH had the Veal Tournedos and I had the Halibut Steamed with Banana Leaf. We were there for our anniversary and they included a nice chocolate sign with our dessert. We had some extra magic during our meal. A man next to us shared his bottle of $200 wine with us! *sigh* I can't remember the name of it right now, but it might come back to me. The wine was excellent and so was the rest of our meal. We were seated looking toward Epcot, so we watched Wishes from the balcony. All in all, a very nice dinner.
Alfredo's
2 TS Credits Used, value = $66
Drinks, kids, extra tip: $40
We started with the Fritto Misto con Calamari and the Mozzarella alla Caprese. The squid was tender, but a bit fishy. The mozzarella and tomatoes were very nice. My DH had the Piccatina di Vitello and I had the Le Originali Fettuccine all'Alfredo. Both were very good. The was one of the restaurants I wanted to try on the dining plan and I was pleased. The service was good as was the food. I didn't think that the tables were too close as was reported by others.
Prime Time Cafe
1 TS Credits Used, value = $36
Drinks, kid, extra tip: $7.25
I didn't eat here because I had to bring my DD back to the room. I was bummed since this was the second "new" restaurant on my list on ones to try. My DH and niece's ate alone. My DH had the Caramelized Salmon and he was not impressed with it. That's all I know! My DH should have used the other TS credit for my niece's, but he didn't so we ended up wasting one
.Jiko's
4 TS Credits Used, value = $128
Drinks, kids, extra tip: $50
We wanted to eat at Boma's, but there were no ARs to be had
. We ended up at Jikos which is always good. We started out with the Taste of Africa and the Jiko Goat and Sheep Cheese Selection. My DH had the Pan-Roasted and Maize-crusted Halibut and I had the Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon. Very yummy!Teppanyaki Steakhouse
4 TS Credits Used, value = $165
Drinks, extra tip (DDE not accepted here): $30
We love Teppanyaki and I am bummed that the DDE card is not accepted here. The kids meals were paid for using TS credits, so I included their meals. The kids were able to order appetizers from the adult menu, but many kids wouldn't be able to find anything to eat. We were seated next to an unadventurous family using the meal plan who didn't order an app for their kids and they had just had salads. We started with the Sushi Sampler, a Spicy Tuna Roll, an order of Edamame and Miso soup. The adults ate the sushi and the kids eat the soy beans and soup. I bought my DD an order of Tamago (egg sushi) since she is a vegetarian and I knew she wouldn't eat the meat in her meal. My DH had the San-Kai (Cold water lobster and NY Sirloin) and I had the Nihon-Kai (Cold water lobster, scallops and shrimp) both kids had the Shichi-Go-San (Chicken or shrimp with grilled fresh vegetables, steamed rice and child dessert). We all had ice cream for dessert. Everything was great!
Crystal Palace
4 TS Credits Used, value = $75
No extra drinks or tip on buffet meal.
The salmon was excellent and I loved the spoon bread. Good character interaction despite the busy atmosphere. I like this place for lunch better than breakfast, but I think the kids would have eaten more breakfast foods. They picked at their meals and I was glad I wasn't shelling out any money for the meal.
Counter Service Meals:
Total credits used: 24
Total value: $267
We ate at Flame Tree BBQ, Pizzafari, Peco's Bills, the Tusker House and the Pepper Market. We used credits for the kids about half the time, especially at the park CS meals like Pizzafari. My DD wanted a pizza (no longer offered on the kids menu and my niece wanted a sandwich). The best "bang for our buck" was the Pepper Market at CSR. We ordered the grilled tuna more than once (very yummy!) and the steak. I also had the pizza there once and we ate breakfast there twice. The extra counter service meals for the kids came out to be about $65 including the price of a refillable mug.
Snacks:
Total credits used: 22
Total value: $50
Ice cream, chips and drinks. We didn't use them as much as we should have. I wanted to buy ice cream on our last night, but I couldn't find an open ice cream cart at the last minute at the MK. We picked up a bag of chips and 4 waters for our trip home on our way out of the MK on our final day. I bought a couple Dole Whip floats and a box of caramel corn for a total of about $10
.That's it! If you have any questions ... feel free to ask!
