Reconsidering our honeymoon ADRs....

[andromache]

Hello all.

Fiance and I are going on our Disneymoon in mid-May. We've got all of our ADRs and Fastpasses lined up, but I am little concerned about the Monsieur Paul reservation we made for one evening. Based on what I've read here, it seems kind of hit-or-miss, and as a couple who isn't super used to fancy dining or French cuisine (but we like the IDEA of it), if we end up having a mediocre or bad experience, it will feel like a waste of time and money. We want to have fun and eat good food and drink good drinks!

We are spending the morning/early afternoon at Magic Kingdom (locked into that with our Fastpasses), so we planned on doing an Epcot evening (also we're staying at the Boardwalk, FWIW).

With what else is currently available that day/evening, here are the options I am considering:

1. We cancel dinner at Monsieur Paul, schedule a late lunch at either Skipper Canteen or the Edison in Downtown Disney, have a little break at our resort, then spend our evening in Epcot sampling stuff from the Flower & Garden Festival booths.

2. We cancel dinner at MP, return to our resort for a little break, head to Contemporary for California Grill, then monorail to Epcot for the rest of the evening. (Kind of incorporates unnecessary travel.)

3. Stick with our current plans and give MP a chance.

ETA: Also of possible relevance - I don't like seafood and do not eat red meat.

 

[sleepydog25]

Others will undoubtedly chime in, but I would cancel MP. You say you don't care for fancy dining (which MP ascribes to be) or French cuisiine--it is French-inspired--so that's two strikes. Further, you mention having fun, and while MP can be under the right circumstances, I suppose, I wouldn't call it a fun venue. We frequently enjoy a nice, quiet meal with upscale qualities, yet our experience at MP didn't fulfill that category, either. The service was mediocre and the food ill-prepared. And the ambiance was far from being intimate and cozy. Granted, others do love MP, so take my words for what their worth--only one person's view.

Of your stated options, I'd suggest the first one. You'll have more choice over what you eat, can sample a variety of foods, and it will be a fun experience. If you want something that's sit down, Il Mulino has some excellent pasta dishes and an inviting decor. It's not terribly fancy (though it is a Signature), more of an upscale casual place. Very convivial. Finally, if you want to kick up the romantic nature a notch and still have a good meal, I might suggest Artist Point. While much of their menu is red meat or fish focused, they do offer a few other options. The restaurant itself, while upscale, isn't stuffy at all, and if you ask for a window seat (and get one), then you'll have great views of the majestic Wilderness Lodge, the lake, and the courtyard area. After the meal, you can walk around the lovely grounds and soak up the serenity. Time it right, and you can stop at Geyser Point for an after dinner drink and watch the MK fireworks with piped in music.

Good luck with your decision and congratulations!

 

[stsomewhere]

We ate at Skippers canteen last week. We really enjoyed it. I would eat a late lunch there and snack/drink in Epcot.