chuckcorden
DVC member, Pirates of the Caribbean fan, UConn fa
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As per my Disney Dining Plan, I ate at five counter service restaurants. The first, on March 26, was the Yorkshire County Fish Shop in the United Kingdom of the World Showcase and the last, on March 31, was the Tangierine Café in Morocco also in the World Showcase. Since I dont have photos from these two, I will discuss them at the end of this review.
After touring the Disney Studios in the morning of March 28, I headed for the ABC Commissary where I had planned on eating. I chose the ABC Cheeseburger with fries and a bowl of fresh fruit with a bottle of water. It was wonderful. The restaurant was nearly empty and I was able to rest there while I caught up on my notes. I give this CS establishment four stars and I wouldnt hesitate to eat there again. I plan on doing so on my next visit to the Studios.
The next day, March 29, I was at the Animal Kingdom. As usual, I immediately headed for the Tree of Life upon being admitted to park. Then, after getting my fill of Discovery Island and Africa, I felt the call of hunger. I found the Tusker Restaurant and entered. It was quite crowded. I ordered the half of a rotisserie chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and string beans. For my dessert, I purchased a carrot cake and some bottled water to wash it down. This meal was almost as good as a meal found in some table service establishments in WDW. I rate the meal and the Tusker Restaurant five stars. It was a wonderful experience.
On my last full day at WDW, March 30, I spent it at the Magic Kingdom. When I got tired of touring I made my way to Cosmic Rays Starlight Café in Tomorrowland. I ordered the Meteor Meal, a bacon double cheeseburger and fries. For dessert, I had the triple chocolate cake and, to drink, I chose the iced cappuccino. Cosmic Rays is well-known for its toppings bar and I chose my share of them including plenty of onions. The burger was a li-i-ittle messy but very delicious. The futuristic atmosphere of Cosmic Rays is unusual with three separate areas each serving a different type of food. I enjoyed it immensely and I give it a rating of four and a half stars (just a shade below Tusker House.)
I give a negative review of the Yorkshire County Fish Shop which probably is unfair due to several factors. I had been up since 3:00 AM and after I purchased my fish and chips with a packet of shortbread cookies and a drink, I carried them and my cane to the tables and found that they were all occupied. I then carefully descended the stairs to sit on a bench looking out on the lake. While doing so, I spilled most of my drink and thus was not in the best frame of mind. Thus, I give the Fish Shop one star but, again, consider the context.
I like to spend my final day, March 31, at EPCOT and riding around Future World and World Showcase. In World Showcase I visited some of the pavilions that I had not been to before. I decided to have my lunch at the Tangierine Café in Morocco. This would take care of my last counter service credit. I ordered the Shawarma Platter with chicken and hummus, tabbouleh, couscous and Moroccan bread. I also purchased an order of baklava for dessert and a bottle of water. My lunch was not bad, not great, mind you, but not bad. I give the Tangierine Café a rating of three stars.
To sum up, if any visitor to WDW decide to forego ADRs and just get their meals at counter service restaurants, they probably would still have a great dining experience. Alas, the Disney Dining Plan, however, requires an equal number of table service and counter service restaurants.
After touring the Disney Studios in the morning of March 28, I headed for the ABC Commissary where I had planned on eating. I chose the ABC Cheeseburger with fries and a bowl of fresh fruit with a bottle of water. It was wonderful. The restaurant was nearly empty and I was able to rest there while I caught up on my notes. I give this CS establishment four stars and I wouldnt hesitate to eat there again. I plan on doing so on my next visit to the Studios.
The next day, March 29, I was at the Animal Kingdom. As usual, I immediately headed for the Tree of Life upon being admitted to park. Then, after getting my fill of Discovery Island and Africa, I felt the call of hunger. I found the Tusker Restaurant and entered. It was quite crowded. I ordered the half of a rotisserie chicken with garlic mashed potatoes and string beans. For my dessert, I purchased a carrot cake and some bottled water to wash it down. This meal was almost as good as a meal found in some table service establishments in WDW. I rate the meal and the Tusker Restaurant five stars. It was a wonderful experience.
On my last full day at WDW, March 30, I spent it at the Magic Kingdom. When I got tired of touring I made my way to Cosmic Rays Starlight Café in Tomorrowland. I ordered the Meteor Meal, a bacon double cheeseburger and fries. For dessert, I had the triple chocolate cake and, to drink, I chose the iced cappuccino. Cosmic Rays is well-known for its toppings bar and I chose my share of them including plenty of onions. The burger was a li-i-ittle messy but very delicious. The futuristic atmosphere of Cosmic Rays is unusual with three separate areas each serving a different type of food. I enjoyed it immensely and I give it a rating of four and a half stars (just a shade below Tusker House.)
I give a negative review of the Yorkshire County Fish Shop which probably is unfair due to several factors. I had been up since 3:00 AM and after I purchased my fish and chips with a packet of shortbread cookies and a drink, I carried them and my cane to the tables and found that they were all occupied. I then carefully descended the stairs to sit on a bench looking out on the lake. While doing so, I spilled most of my drink and thus was not in the best frame of mind. Thus, I give the Fish Shop one star but, again, consider the context.
I like to spend my final day, March 31, at EPCOT and riding around Future World and World Showcase. In World Showcase I visited some of the pavilions that I had not been to before. I decided to have my lunch at the Tangierine Café in Morocco. This would take care of my last counter service credit. I ordered the Shawarma Platter with chicken and hummus, tabbouleh, couscous and Moroccan bread. I also purchased an order of baklava for dessert and a bottle of water. My lunch was not bad, not great, mind you, but not bad. I give the Tangierine Café a rating of three stars.
To sum up, if any visitor to WDW decide to forego ADRs and just get their meals at counter service restaurants, they probably would still have a great dining experience. Alas, the Disney Dining Plan, however, requires an equal number of table service and counter service restaurants.
I agree 100% with you on Tusker House. I think it's one of the better values in all of WDW. TS quality food for a CS price
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