Just got back and thought I would tell you about our dining experience:
1) Whispiring Canyon Cafe: We have eaten their before and it has become our kids favorite spot. But, we were really disapointed this trip.
Service: Slow - to get started - after that we were well taken care of.
Food: Average to below - Our ribs were so undercooked that we sent them back (and I love meet that is medium rare!).
Atmosphere: I have no idea why but Disney chose to staff the restaurant with many folks that just do not have a voice that carry's. Also, many of the servers were foriegn - and - it was difficult understanding them. Sorry, I am not trying to rag on foriegners - I spend my working life in other countries speaking with folks that speak English as a second language. I just do not think it was fair to cast them in this resteraunt.
Overall: I give it a 4 out of 10.
2) Hollywood and Vine: We took advantage of the Fantamic! Dinner package. That was well worth it and I would encourage others to take advantage of it. I have read complaints where they stick you over in the corner - which they do - but we had no trouble seeing. They did a great job of making sure that some action is always in front of you.
Service: Again slow to start - our server kept the drinks moving but we had to wait 10 minutes for our bill.
Food: Pretty good. The Prime Rib is a bit fatty, they did not do a great job restocking the food bar. I think the salad options are a bit sparse. But, they give you lots of choices on other things. Anyone can find one or two items they really enjoy.
Atmosphere: Ok - a bit loud - but ok.
Overall: A 8 out of ten - but - without the Fantasmic! reservations I would call it a 5.
1) Whispiring Canyon Cafe: We have eaten their before and it has become our kids favorite spot. But, we were really disapointed this trip.
Service: Slow - to get started - after that we were well taken care of.
Food: Average to below - Our ribs were so undercooked that we sent them back (and I love meet that is medium rare!).
Atmosphere: I have no idea why but Disney chose to staff the restaurant with many folks that just do not have a voice that carry's. Also, many of the servers were foriegn - and - it was difficult understanding them. Sorry, I am not trying to rag on foriegners - I spend my working life in other countries speaking with folks that speak English as a second language. I just do not think it was fair to cast them in this resteraunt.
Overall: I give it a 4 out of 10.
2) Hollywood and Vine: We took advantage of the Fantamic! Dinner package. That was well worth it and I would encourage others to take advantage of it. I have read complaints where they stick you over in the corner - which they do - but we had no trouble seeing. They did a great job of making sure that some action is always in front of you.
Service: Again slow to start - our server kept the drinks moving but we had to wait 10 minutes for our bill.
Food: Pretty good. The Prime Rib is a bit fatty, they did not do a great job restocking the food bar. I think the salad options are a bit sparse. But, they give you lots of choices on other things. Anyone can find one or two items they really enjoy.
Atmosphere: Ok - a bit loud - but ok.
Overall: A 8 out of ten - but - without the Fantasmic! reservations I would call it a 5.