Restaurant reviews and recipes...formerly Disney QOTD

[mrsheppo]

We originally had ADRs for our trip last year but we able to get a cancellation for the Princess Dinner at Akershus. From the reviews, I don't think this will be a future choice for us.

 

[Meriweather]

ROTD.....2-9

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

 

[Meriweather]

* Exported from MasterCook *

Vegetable Potato Bake

Recipe By :Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, Disney-MGM Studios
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Vegetables

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 1/2 pounds hash brown potatoes (shredded potatoes
partially blanched)
1 pound yellow squash -- sliced 1/3” thick lengthwise
1 pound zucchini
6 Portobello mushroom cap -- clean gills off
4 roasted red peppers
1 1/4 pounds mozzarella cheese -- grated
1 ounce corn starch
2 tablespoons salt and pepper
2 ounces olive oil

Keeping all vegetables separated. Slice both squash and clean mushrooms and toss with olive oil and salt and pepper.
Grill all the vegetables and place on sheet pan to cool, this could be done one day ahead of time.
Mix cornstarch, potatoes and salt and pepper, together in a bowl.
Get a deep sheet pan and line with parchment paper and spray with chef coat (if this step is missed it will not come out of the pan)
Press a 1/4 inch layer of potatoes in the bottom of the pans and then start layering the vegetables.
Layering, yellow squash, mushrooms, red peppers, and zucchini.
In between each layer of vegetable, sprinkle chees (about 1/2 pound). Add the remainder of the cheese to the potatoes and press on the top.
Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes to one hour and cut into 8 servings. Top with port vinaigrette.

 

[Meriweather]

* Exported from MasterCook *

Spinach and Feta Spread

Recipe By :Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater, Disney-MGM Studios
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Appetizers

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds sour cream
1 pound mayo
1 pinch black pepper
3 ounces minced garlic
6 ounces capers -- washed
2 1/4 pounds feta -- curmbled
9 ounces baby spinach -- julienne
3 ounces Roasted red peppers -- diced
15 ounces walnuts -- toasted

Mix together all ingredients and chill.

 

[Meriweather]

* Exported from MasterCook *

7-Bean Beef Chili

Recipe By :Sci-Fi Dine-in Theater, Disney's Hollywood Studios
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Soup

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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2 pounds ground beef
1 tablespoon butter
1 medium Spanish onion -- ¼ inch dice
1/2 cup celery -- ¼ inch dice
1 small green pepper -- 1/4 inch dice
1 small red pepper -- 1/4 inch dice
1 medium clove garlic -- minced
2 tablespoons chili powder
2 tablespoons cumin powder
1 1/2 teaspoon granulated garlic
1 1/4 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon Kosher salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 tablespoon ancho chili powder
1 teaspoon soy sauce
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
1 tablespoon BBQ sauce
2 1/2 cups diced tomatoes
1/4 cup tomato paste
1 1/4 cups V-8 juice
1 cup assorted heirloom beans
5 ounces Tillamook Cheddar Cheese -- grated

Cook beans according to size and assortment with 2 bay leaves and 1 teaspoon kosher salt.
Melt butter in pan, add beef and brown. Drain off fat.
Add onions, peppers, celery, garlic, both chili powders, cumin, granulated garlic, brown sugar, salt, pepper, oregano and cook 20 to 30 minutes.
Add rest of ingredients except beans and simmer for 1 hour.
Add beans and bring up temperature.
Serve on a fried tortilla shell and garnish with Tillamook cheddar cheese and salsa.

 

[Missy1961]

ROTD.....2-9

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

ate there in 1999, when I went with my brother & his family. We liked it--we did get to sit in one of the cars.

 

[Meriweather]

We have been quite a few times.
Love the atmosphere and the cheesy movie clips.
The food is decent.
It went bad for awhile and the last couple of times it was good again.
We have always sat in a car except last time, we said whatever opened first and there were 5 of us.
They did treat us special. We were celebrating 2 anniversaries and a birthday. We got ice cream sundaes and champagne and certificates.
Very fun.

 

[pennst8r]

Love it! Even the boys know the clips and when to scream...altho, not all the CMs do that anymore. The biggest part of that restaurant is the CM...if you get a good one, it's lots of fun. We've always had a car..but I always ask for it, too.

 

[Pooh67_68]

ROTD.....2-9

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

Was going to try last Nov. but went to 50's instead, going to try this Nov.

 

[leith78]

ROTD.....2-9

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

We've eaten there a few times. Always a fun atmosphere. I remember the food being better the first time we went. Kind of disappointed the second time in the food. However, that was several years ago, so maybe it's gotten better again? Overall, a place we'd definitely visit again.

 

[Mad4Mickey]

We have avoided Sci Fi for the last few years as the last time we had food there it was "nasty" and that was being kind .
My DD 23 wanted to eat there in Jan to show her DH the inside of the place and it was better and a lot of fun for him . Would we eat there again ? maybe with my Niece 7 and Nephew 9 but it will be a little while .
It was fun but just not good food and I felt even with our TIW discount it was just an ok meal for the price

Now 50's Prime Time that was worth it

 

[Luv2Roam]

1900 Park Faire: Once. I did not mind it and would return. DH says no way.
Sc-Fi: Multiple times, with none being anything to talk about. Although once DH had one of their shakes and really liked it. Other than that, not too. Like the film clips -- esp the Disney cartoon about Mars.
But that is the best part of the meal.
A few times we have gotten stuck in the back seat of the car. And never again. Plus I am not too thrilled about places that are too dark to order from and really know what your food looks like.

 

[bobbiwoz]

We ate at Sci Fi once, in the '90s and it was the time my DDad came with us. We enjoyed the meal but never have gone back, and I don't really know why.

Bobbi

 

[Meriweather]

ROTD.....2-10

Liberty Tree Tavern

 

[Meriweather]

* Exported from MasterCook *

William Penn Pasta

Recipe By :Liberty Tree Tavern, Magic Kingdom
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Chicken/Turkey Pasta


Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 ounces rigatoni
8 ounces pink sauce
1/2 ounce fresh spinach
1 ounce smoked bacon -- diced
6 ounces chicken breast
William Penn Chicken Marinade:
30 chicken breast
5 ounce basil
2 ounce thyme
2 cups canola oil
1 ounce Kosher salt
1/2 ounce ground black pepper
Pink Sauce:
1 quart tomato sauce
2 quarts heavy cream
3 ounces fresh garlic -- chopped
Kosher salt and pepper -- to taste

Render bacon in sauté pan.
Add pasta, pink sauce and spinach to pan.
Toss and place in pasta bowl.
Grill chicken and place on top of the pasta.

William Penn Chicken Marinade:
Chop basil and thyme together and place in a bowl.
Add chicken, oil , salt and pepper.
Mix together until the chicken is evenly coated with herbs and oil.

Pink Sauce:
Put Marinara in pot.
Add Garlic and heat up.
When marinara comes to a boil add heavy cream, salt and pepper.

 

[Meriweather]

* Exported from MasterCook *

Lemon Strawberry Trifle

Recipe By :Liberty Tree Tavern, Magic Kingdom
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Desserts

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3 ounces Lemon Curd (below)
3 ounces fresh sliced strawberries
3 ounces Lemon Pound Cake -- cut into 1/2 inch squares (below)
1 ounce whipped cream
Lemon Curd:
12 large eggs
1/2 cup orange juice
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
3 cups sugar
16 tablespoons butter
1 quart whipping cream
Lemon Pound Cake:
5 1/2 cups cold water
6 eggs
6 egg yolks
3/4 cup oil
1 box Yellow cake mix
1 grated lemon peel
3 tablespoons lemon extract

In the Liberty Tree Mug.
Place 1 1/2 oz. of Lemon Curd on the bottom of the mug.
Then place 1 1/2 oz. of strawberries on the lemon curd.
Now place the pound cake on the strawberries.
Repeat the whole process one more time and finish with a final layer of lemon curd.
Garnish with whipped cream and 2 strawberry slices.
Lemon Curd: In a medium sauce pan, whisk together the eggs, sugar, lemon juice and orange juice until blended.
Cook over medium heat, whisking constantly until the mixture just comes to a boil.
The mixture will thicken. Remove from heat and immediately pour through a strainer to remove any lumps.
Cut the butter into small pieces and whisk into mixture until the butter has melted.
The lemon curd will continue to thicken as it cools. When mixture is cooled fold in whipped cream. When finished cover, label, date, and refrigerate.
Lemon Pund Cake: Mix 3/4’s of the water, oil, lemon rind, and lemon extract together.
Add eggs to the above mixture.
Add the remaining water.
Beat until fluffy.
Bake in 350 degree DECK oven for 1.5 hrs.

 

[Meriweather]

* Exported from MasterCook *

Strawberry Vinaigrette

Recipe By :Liberty Tree Tavern, Disney's Magic Kingdom
Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Sauces, Dressings and Marinade

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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17 ounces strawberry vinegar
1 1/2 ounces salt
8 ounces sugar
4 ounces strawberry melba
4 ounces Dijon mustard
1 dash Tabasco sauce
1 dash white pepper
2 quarts salad oil
8 ounces water

Place strawberry vinegar, salt, sugar, melba, mustard, tabasco, and white pepper in storage container.
Using hand held blender, blend ingredients well.
Add oil in four parts blending thoroughly after each fourth.
Add water and blend one last time.

 

[KimRaye]

ROTD.....2-9

Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater

Sorry to back-track. First time in Oct. My family and a DISer met for lunch, and DDs BD, and we had a special cake, and a front-row car, and I was having so much fun talking to DISer, that I THINK my food was ok! They let DD keep the HUGE Mickey head plate that the cake was served on! Of course, the CMs kept the cake because WE didn't eat it! Note to self, and others, and a word to the wise - if you're celebrating something, somewhere, that MIGHT bring a dessert to the party-er, DON'T order a special cake or dessert! Money wasted! jmho We had a great time, but coulda skipped the special cake. ONLY complaint, and I KNOW it's a drive-in theme, is that the tables in the cars are very narrow and very dark. Otherwise, Fab!


Now, what's the next restaurant?

LTT - never. DBro likes it tho.

 

[Pooh67_68]

Didn't make it there in '06 so not yet, but would like to.

 

[Meriweather]

We really enjoy it there.
The food is pretty good.
They also brought DD a special birthday treat.
That is one I will go back to.