Reviews on ESPN Club

[buzz1fan]

How is this place? I havent seen much on it. We are thinking of going to Diseny during March madness, and I thought maybe trying to eat here one evening. How far of a walk is it from HS? Or if not walking how would we get there?

 

[TiszBear]

The ESPN Club is on the Boardwalk closet to the bridge leading to EPCOT. You can walk there from HS but you can also take the boat from HS to the Boardwalk, as you come off the ramp onto the Boardwalk talk a left and you can't miss it. I have eaten there once and it is good bar food. I haven't been there during March Madness so I don't know how busy it is. I have been there during Super Bowl weekend and it was crowded.

 

[luvpooh]

we go there every trip to watch sports. It's a lot of fun, decent bar food. If you want to go for March Madness, get there EARLY! Although I'm not sure how it works with people coming and going since the games are continual, I guess if it's a big game it will be more viewed?

 

[TigerKat]

LOVE it, agree you need to get there early! Great hot wings & nachos....

 

[CDizney]

Hi!
My hubby and I always make it a point to stop at ESPN for a relaxing break and enjoy a game.

The food is good and the last time I was there in April 08 we were suprised by no request of of our own and treated to the VIP seats right in front of the big screen which are two leather LazyBoy reclining chairs and got to eat our dinner off of TV trays. That was so cool!!!!

 

[TigerKat]

Hi!
My hubby and I always make it a point to stop at ESPN for a relaxing break and enjoy a game.

The food is good and the last time I was there in April 08 we were suprised by no request of of our own and treated to the VIP seats right in front of the big screen which are two leather LazyBoy reclining chairs and got to eat our dinner off of TV trays. That was so cool!!!!

How awesome!!!!

 

[CDizney]

Tell me about it!!! I was so suprised! As we followed the waitress into the dining area, she led us to this roped off area right in front of the big screen. Insided of this boxed off area surrounded in red rope are the two LazyBoy chairs. At first I guess I didn't know what she was doing so when I asked her what she was doing she said you are our VIP's and can sit here and enjoy the game.

This happened to be the very first night of our trip and just traveled to ESPN straight off of the plane from the Orlando airport. We got to ESPN about 10am or so at night but the placed was still packed. There were other 2 person couples ahead of us in line so I have no idea why they picked me and hubby to sit in the VIP chairs. However, it really made our night!

 

[TigerKat]

Tell me about it!!! I was so suprised! As we followed the waitress into the dining area, she led us to this roped off area right in front of the big screen. Insided of this boxed off area surrounded in red rope are the two LazyBoy chairs. At first I guess I didn't know what she was doing so when I asked her what she was doing she said you are our VIP's and can sit here and enjoy the game.

This happened to be the very first night of our trip and just traveled to ESPN straight off of the plane from the Orlando airport. We got to ESPN about 10am or so at night but the placed was still packed. There were other 2 person couples ahead of us in line so I have no idea why they picked me and hubby to sit in the VIP chairs. However, it really made our night!

That's Disney Magic!!

 

[Ms. WDW]

We go there each trip. But like other have said "go early"; they do not take reservations!

 

[TLHB70]

Do we have to make reservations at all? Or is it just walk in?
We have never been before. However, we will be arriving at WDW on Saturday, October 11. We are huge LSU fans (born and raised in south Louisiana until 2002) and they play Florida that night. We have to watch the game! It starts at 8 PM so we hoped to watch it there. We have ADR at House of Blues for 6:30. We hope to get out of there and over to ESPN Club as fast as possible. Do we have to eat there? Or can we just go to watch the game and snack as needed? I know that the game will be broadcast nationally on CBS so we can always watch it in our room. We would prefer to see it on a big screen, though.

 

[hotdogmj71]

Last time we tried to go was on a Sunday afternoon. After about a 10 minute wait, I asked the couple in front of me how long they had waited. They replied around 30 minutes & in that time, 1 table had been seated. There were still 5 sets of people in front of them!! So we gave up & hit Big River instead. The CM came out to take names & told me there were people who had been there since 11am. My advice would be get there EARLY.

We have eaten there before & loved it. Mahi mahi sandwich is good & the nachos are amazing.

 

[TigerKat]

Do we have to make reservations at all? Or is it just walk in?
We have never been before. However, we will be arriving at WDW on Saturday, October 11. We are huge LSU fans (born and raised in south Louisiana until 2002) and they play Florida that night. We have to watch the game! It starts at 8 PM so we hoped to watch it there. We have ADR at House of Blues for 6:30. We hope to get out of there and over to ESPN Club as fast as possible. Do we have to eat there? Or can we just go to watch the game and snack as needed? I know that the game will be broadcast nationally on CBS so we can always watch it in our room. We would prefer to see it on a big screen, though.

It's walk up only. Everytime we've gone for an LSU game it's been packed so go as early as you can. You can drink & snack as long as you like.

 

[DVCTiff]

As mentioned, they do not take reservations and it will be slammed during popular games. You can also sit in the bar without a wait if there is room (we've only done that once).

I think the food is really good though they did have the nerve to change my beloved Chicken Dingers to smaller chicken nuggets , but I'll forgive them!

 

[TLHB70]

We have dinner reservations at 6:30 at House of Blues. It will be our first time to eat there, and we are really looking forward to it. The menu has some cajun/Louisiana dishes that we are really excited about trying. (We definitely miss Louisiana food!) The game starts at 8 PM. Therefore, we will not be able to make it to the ESPN Club early.

Maybe we should just go back to the room and not even try. I was picturing it to be like the Diversions lounge on the Disney cruise. Just a lounge area with chairs, TVs, and a place where you can just sit and watch the game........buy snacks, drinks, etc. whenever you want to. I guess this is more of a restaurant and not really a lounge. Is that more correct?
I am sure it will be crowded for the LSU vs. Florida game. That is a big game. We will not make it there early enough to beat the crowd.

 

[TigerKat]

We have dinner reservations at 6:30 at House of Blues. It will be our first time to eat there, and we are really looking forward to it. The menu has some cajun/Louisiana dishes that we are really excited about trying. (We definitely miss Louisiana food!) The game starts at 8 PM. Therefore, we will not be able to make it to the ESPN Club early.

Maybe we should just go back to the room and not even try. I was picturing it to be like the Diversions lounge on the Disney cruise. Just a lounge area with chairs, TVs, and a place where you can just sit and watch the game........buy snacks, drinks, etc. whenever you want to. I guess this is more of a restaurant and not really a lounge. Is that more correct?
I am sure it will be crowded for the LSU vs. Florida game. That is a big game. We will not make it there early enough to beat the crowd.

There is a large bar area, if you have the time I'd at least stop by and try to get in. It really is a GREAT place to watch a big game.

 

[madalex]

Horrible food. Every few years, I forget how bad it is and go back. Then, I am quickly reminded how bad the food is.

 

[CDizney]

Madalex,
What is it about their food that you do not like? The food there is typical menu fare for Disney so I do not expect mind blowing selections but I've never had anything there that was horrific so far.

I tend to view the food selections at ESPN as good 'ol game food which is the intention of a place like this.

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

Madalex,
What is it about their food that you do not like? The food there is typical menu fare for Disney so I do not expect mind blowing selections but I've never had anything there that was horrific so far.

I tend to view the food selections at ESPN as good 'ol game food which is the intention of a place like this.

I agree. When we visit in the fall, we always watch the Steeler games here.

The nachos are good as well as the burgers. its not gourmet food by any means, but just as good as the "bar food" back home.