Grumpy_Disney_Dad
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Ok I just got back from th eworld and here are my reviews of the restaurants we ate at.
The cast of characters include:
Grumpy Disney Dad - 35 yr old Pooh sized male
Mom - 50 something female that cant eat beef
DD8 - picky eater that thinks chicken comes only in nugget form
We were all on the Dining plan
Day 1
Beakfast: We grabbed a quick breakfast at an offsite hotel before checking into our hotel at WDW
Lunch: Cinderellas Castle Character Meal
Mom and I started with the adult appetizer plate, and DD8 had the childs appetizer plate. The adult appetizer was rather skimpy and other than 2 crab balls i reaaly couldnt indentify anything else on there. DD8's appetizer plate had cheese, grapes, celery, and carrots. It looked very yummy and she ate all of it. For the entree I chose Major Domo's Pie and it was very tasty and tender. Mom chose the pork loin on grits and is still raving about how great it was. She says it was the best pork she had ever tasted. DD8 picked the Pretzel Dog with sweet potato chips and garden salad. She thought the hot dog on pretzel roll and the salad were delicious but she said the chips were a little stale. For dessert Mom and I had the blueberry crisp with ice cream and it was heavenly. Warm Blueberry cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream...mmmmm. DD8 had the dark chocolate crown on top of vanilla ice cream. she said it was very rich but it dissappeared down her throat before i could take a picture of it. The princess interaction was great and for a few minutes we even had allof the princesses at our table at once. (hubba hubba Princess Auroa)
Price $74 including tip
we used 3 TS credits for this meal
Food: B
Service: B
Atmosphere: A
Dinner: All Star Music Food Court
Typical food court fare here. Filling and good but nothing spectacular
I had Chicken Parm, A salad, Brownie, and bottled tea. The chicken was moist and the food was hot and fresh. Mom had the Chicken Quesadillas, fries, brownie, and coke to drink. She said the Quesadillas were good and very cheesy. DD8 had the mac and cheese kidsmeal and thought the mac and cheese was so so but she loved the breadstick and brownie. The only drawback i saw to eating here was the hordes of Brazilian teeanagers that would send 1 person to get in line then as that person got close to ordering, they would all flock in behind them.
Price $26 for the adults
$4.79 for DD8
We used 2 CS credits for the adults and paid out of pocket for the kids meal.
Food: c+
Service: C+
Atmoshere: C+
Snacks: Magic Kingdom
1 Mickey Bar
, 1 Mickey Ice cream sandwich, and 1 Diet Coke
Price $ 7.50
We used 3 snack credits for this
Food purchased would have cost $112.79
We saved $37.50 today by using the dining plan
Day 2
Breakfast: Leftover brownies from food court dinner the night before
Lunch: MGM Backlot Express
I had the double cheeseburger with fries, a peach tart, and a coke. The burger was good for a fast food place, the fries were nice and hot, and the peach tart was wonderful. Mom had the Grilled veggie sandwich with cranberry slaw , a diet coke, and a choc marshmellow mousse. This sandwich is another meal she is stil raving about how good it was. DD8 had the chicken nuggets with fries, and applesauce. She pronounced them very good as she gobbled them down.
Price:$25 for the adults
$4.79 for DD8
We used 2 CS credits for the adults and paid out of pocket for the kids meal.
Food: B-
service: C
Atmosphere: C
Dinner: Princess StoryBook Dinner in Norway
Mom and I both had the appetizer plate and the Lamb with thyme infused cabbage. I could have made a meal out of the apps alone It had 2 kinds of salmon (lox and gravlox), 2 kinds of mackerel (smoked and peppered) several types of cheeses including carmelized goats cheese, potato salad, chicken salad, shrimp salad , a mixed greens salad, and a basket of variety breads. Mom loved everything but the gravlox and the shrimp salad . That was fine by me because i could have devoured it all by myself . It was SOOOO delicious!! The lamb and cabbage was to die for also ( Mom claimed it was a bit on the salty side, but I thought it was fantastic. DD8 was served an app platter with cheese, veggies and fruit salad. She claimed that it was very cool and yummy. DD8 chose the cheese ravioli in pizza sauce sauce and devoured it. She even asked if i could get the recipe to make it at home. The princess were very attentive and joked and kidded with all the tables in our area (Jasmine, Ariel, Alice, Belle, and Cindy) Our server was fantastic and took time to explain to DD8 about customs in Norway and even asked if I was a Viking (must have been the long goatee and red hair) The dessert platter we were served was fantastic also . The rice cream was superb, as was the Ligonberry tarts. I didnt get a chance to try the choc mousse as DD8 claimed that as hers. This was probably my favorite meal of the entire trip. If you have adventurous tastes I highly recomend dining here.
Price: $80
we used 3 TS credits for this
Food:A
service:A
Atmoshere: A
Snacks: 2 frozen Lemonades and a bottled water from RnR Plaza in MGm
Price $8
we paid out of pocket for these
Food purchased would have cost $118
We saved $40 today by using the dining plan
Day 3
Breakfast: Granola bars brought from home
Lunch: Typhoon Tillies at Typhoon Lagoon
I had the Chicken Wrap, Cheetos, Brownie, and an Ice Tea. It was the perfect thing for a hot day at the water park and very tasty. Mom had the Ceaser Chicken Salad , brownie, and a bottled water and claimed it was ok but nothing outstanding, but she did say it was the perfect thing for a hot day. DD8 had the footlong hotdog, chips and a brownie. She loved the hotdog and was thrilled she could order off the big persons menu. We also purchased a refillable mug for the day and used that several times
Price: $37.65
We used 3 CS credits for this and paid $10 out of pocket for the mug
Dinner: Ohana's at the Polynesian
We all had the app platter with wontons, wings, green beans, salad , and stir fried rice. DD8 loved the rice. Mom loved the wontons, and i put a serious hurting on the chicken wings. The green beans were ok but a little under done even though i like mine with a snap. The skewers for the entree were excellent except for the pork ( it was a little dry). The turkey and the steak were the best out of the bunch and each of the dipping sauces went well with the skewers. For Dessert Mom and i had the pineapple and caramel while we ordered DD8 the "Beach Bomb" snocone that comes in a pail . Our cousin was very very polite in informing us that the snocone was not included with the dining plan, but i already knew that and it didnt matter. DD8 enjoyed the Hula Contest and was even even applauded for helping pick up the hoops afterwards. It was a cute contest but the music went on just a little too long.(i dont know what Cousin was singing about but it sounded like "The love song of a cat in a blender"
We had great seats right by the windows overlooking the marina, and we waited less than 5 minutes for our table.
Price: $80
we used 3 TS credits for this and paid $7 out of pocket for the beach bomb
Food B-
Service: C+
Atmosphere: B
Snacks: Magic Kingdom Popcorn Cart
1 Popcorn, 1 Diet Coke, and 1 Water
Price $7
We used 3 snack credits for this.
Food purchased would have cost $125
We saved $38 today by using the dining plan
Day 4
Breakfast: Bakery on Main St. at MK
Mom and split a HUGE cinnamon roll that was fantastic. DD8 had milk and fruit loops. Mom had coffe and I had a tea.
We at outside of the Ice Cream Shop and watched the trolley performers
Price $11
We used 1 snack credit for the tea and paid the rest out of pocket
Snack: 1 Dole whip Float (mmmm foodgasm) and 1 bottle water
Price:$5
we paid for this out of pocket
Lunch: Cosmic Rays
Mom and I both had the rib and chicken combo with fries, Carrots and coke.The ribs and chicken were both incredible, but man that was a ton of food. I had a carrot cake for dessert and mom had another brownie. DD8 had the Kids roasted chicken and didnt care for the chicken or the mashed potatoes but she did snitch some of moms ribs and loved them. The only drawback to eating at Rays was trying to find a seat. It was packed because it had just started raining
Price $42
We used our last 2 CS credits for this and paid for kids meal out of pocket
Food: B
Service:c
Atmosphere:C
Snacks: 2 Mickey Krispy treats for the car ride home from the food court
Price $ 5.50
We used our last 2 snack credits for this
Since we had paid for DD8s CS meals out of pocket, all the credits we used today were "free " credits that we had saved
Food purchased would have cost $65
We saved $45 today by using the dining plan
Overall I would say the dining plan is a fantastic money and time saver. It allowed us to eat as we wished and not have to keep track of what we were spending. Plus it was a ton a food. I am a big guy and love my food and i never walked away from ANY meal hungry I would recomend it highly to anyone considering it.
Over all we ate $552 worth of food and only paid for $264 For a savings of $288
i will be glad to answer any questions yall might have about any of the meals or snacks we ate
The cast of characters include:
Grumpy Disney Dad - 35 yr old Pooh sized male
Mom - 50 something female that cant eat beef
DD8 - picky eater that thinks chicken comes only in nugget form
We were all on the Dining plan
Day 1
Beakfast: We grabbed a quick breakfast at an offsite hotel before checking into our hotel at WDW
Lunch: Cinderellas Castle Character Meal
Mom and I started with the adult appetizer plate, and DD8 had the childs appetizer plate. The adult appetizer was rather skimpy and other than 2 crab balls i reaaly couldnt indentify anything else on there. DD8's appetizer plate had cheese, grapes, celery, and carrots. It looked very yummy and she ate all of it. For the entree I chose Major Domo's Pie and it was very tasty and tender. Mom chose the pork loin on grits and is still raving about how great it was. She says it was the best pork she had ever tasted. DD8 picked the Pretzel Dog with sweet potato chips and garden salad. She thought the hot dog on pretzel roll and the salad were delicious but she said the chips were a little stale. For dessert Mom and I had the blueberry crisp with ice cream and it was heavenly. Warm Blueberry cobbler topped with vanilla ice cream...mmmmm. DD8 had the dark chocolate crown on top of vanilla ice cream. she said it was very rich but it dissappeared down her throat before i could take a picture of it. The princess interaction was great and for a few minutes we even had allof the princesses at our table at once. (hubba hubba Princess Auroa)
Price $74 including tip
we used 3 TS credits for this meal
Food: B
Service: B
Atmosphere: A
Dinner: All Star Music Food Court
Typical food court fare here. Filling and good but nothing spectacular
I had Chicken Parm, A salad, Brownie, and bottled tea. The chicken was moist and the food was hot and fresh. Mom had the Chicken Quesadillas, fries, brownie, and coke to drink. She said the Quesadillas were good and very cheesy. DD8 had the mac and cheese kidsmeal and thought the mac and cheese was so so but she loved the breadstick and brownie. The only drawback i saw to eating here was the hordes of Brazilian teeanagers that would send 1 person to get in line then as that person got close to ordering, they would all flock in behind them.
Price $26 for the adults
$4.79 for DD8
We used 2 CS credits for the adults and paid out of pocket for the kids meal.
Food: c+
Service: C+
Atmoshere: C+
Snacks: Magic Kingdom
1 Mickey Bar
, 1 Mickey Ice cream sandwich, and 1 Diet CokePrice $ 7.50
We used 3 snack credits for this
Food purchased would have cost $112.79
We saved $37.50 today by using the dining plan
Day 2
Breakfast: Leftover brownies from food court dinner the night before
Lunch: MGM Backlot Express
I had the double cheeseburger with fries, a peach tart, and a coke. The burger was good for a fast food place, the fries were nice and hot, and the peach tart was wonderful. Mom had the Grilled veggie sandwich with cranberry slaw , a diet coke, and a choc marshmellow mousse. This sandwich is another meal she is stil raving about how good it was. DD8 had the chicken nuggets with fries, and applesauce. She pronounced them very good as she gobbled them down.
Price:$25 for the adults
$4.79 for DD8
We used 2 CS credits for the adults and paid out of pocket for the kids meal.
Food: B-
service: C
Atmosphere: C
Dinner: Princess StoryBook Dinner in Norway
Mom and I both had the appetizer plate and the Lamb with thyme infused cabbage. I could have made a meal out of the apps alone It had 2 kinds of salmon (lox and gravlox), 2 kinds of mackerel (smoked and peppered) several types of cheeses including carmelized goats cheese, potato salad, chicken salad, shrimp salad , a mixed greens salad, and a basket of variety breads. Mom loved everything but the gravlox and the shrimp salad . That was fine by me because i could have devoured it all by myself . It was SOOOO delicious!! The lamb and cabbage was to die for also ( Mom claimed it was a bit on the salty side, but I thought it was fantastic. DD8 was served an app platter with cheese, veggies and fruit salad. She claimed that it was very cool and yummy. DD8 chose the cheese ravioli in pizza sauce sauce and devoured it. She even asked if i could get the recipe to make it at home. The princess were very attentive and joked and kidded with all the tables in our area (Jasmine, Ariel, Alice, Belle, and Cindy) Our server was fantastic and took time to explain to DD8 about customs in Norway and even asked if I was a Viking (must have been the long goatee and red hair) The dessert platter we were served was fantastic also . The rice cream was superb, as was the Ligonberry tarts. I didnt get a chance to try the choc mousse as DD8 claimed that as hers. This was probably my favorite meal of the entire trip. If you have adventurous tastes I highly recomend dining here.
Price: $80
we used 3 TS credits for this
Food:A
service:A
Atmoshere: A
Snacks: 2 frozen Lemonades and a bottled water from RnR Plaza in MGm
Price $8
we paid out of pocket for these
Food purchased would have cost $118
We saved $40 today by using the dining plan
Day 3
Breakfast: Granola bars brought from home
Lunch: Typhoon Tillies at Typhoon Lagoon
I had the Chicken Wrap, Cheetos, Brownie, and an Ice Tea. It was the perfect thing for a hot day at the water park and very tasty. Mom had the Ceaser Chicken Salad , brownie, and a bottled water and claimed it was ok but nothing outstanding, but she did say it was the perfect thing for a hot day. DD8 had the footlong hotdog, chips and a brownie. She loved the hotdog and was thrilled she could order off the big persons menu. We also purchased a refillable mug for the day and used that several times
Price: $37.65
We used 3 CS credits for this and paid $10 out of pocket for the mug
Dinner: Ohana's at the Polynesian
We all had the app platter with wontons, wings, green beans, salad , and stir fried rice. DD8 loved the rice. Mom loved the wontons, and i put a serious hurting on the chicken wings. The green beans were ok but a little under done even though i like mine with a snap. The skewers for the entree were excellent except for the pork ( it was a little dry). The turkey and the steak were the best out of the bunch and each of the dipping sauces went well with the skewers. For Dessert Mom and i had the pineapple and caramel while we ordered DD8 the "Beach Bomb" snocone that comes in a pail . Our cousin was very very polite in informing us that the snocone was not included with the dining plan, but i already knew that and it didnt matter. DD8 enjoyed the Hula Contest and was even even applauded for helping pick up the hoops afterwards. It was a cute contest but the music went on just a little too long.(i dont know what Cousin was singing about but it sounded like "The love song of a cat in a blender"
We had great seats right by the windows overlooking the marina, and we waited less than 5 minutes for our table.Price: $80
we used 3 TS credits for this and paid $7 out of pocket for the beach bomb
Food B-
Service: C+
Atmosphere: B
Snacks: Magic Kingdom Popcorn Cart
1 Popcorn, 1 Diet Coke, and 1 Water
Price $7
We used 3 snack credits for this.
Food purchased would have cost $125
We saved $38 today by using the dining plan
Day 4
Breakfast: Bakery on Main St. at MK
Mom and split a HUGE cinnamon roll that was fantastic. DD8 had milk and fruit loops. Mom had coffe and I had a tea.
We at outside of the Ice Cream Shop and watched the trolley performers
Price $11
We used 1 snack credit for the tea and paid the rest out of pocket
Snack: 1 Dole whip Float (mmmm foodgasm) and 1 bottle water
Price:$5
we paid for this out of pocket
Lunch: Cosmic Rays
Mom and I both had the rib and chicken combo with fries, Carrots and coke.The ribs and chicken were both incredible, but man that was a ton of food. I had a carrot cake for dessert and mom had another brownie. DD8 had the Kids roasted chicken and didnt care for the chicken or the mashed potatoes but she did snitch some of moms ribs and loved them. The only drawback to eating at Rays was trying to find a seat. It was packed because it had just started raining
Price $42
We used our last 2 CS credits for this and paid for kids meal out of pocket
Food: B
Service:c
Atmosphere:C
Snacks: 2 Mickey Krispy treats for the car ride home from the food court
Price $ 5.50
We used our last 2 snack credits for this
Since we had paid for DD8s CS meals out of pocket, all the credits we used today were "free " credits that we had saved
Food purchased would have cost $65
We saved $45 today by using the dining plan
Overall I would say the dining plan is a fantastic money and time saver. It allowed us to eat as we wished and not have to keep track of what we were spending. Plus it was a ton a food. I am a big guy and love my food and i never walked away from ANY meal hungry I would recomend it highly to anyone considering it.
Over all we ate $552 worth of food and only paid for $264 For a savings of $288
i will be glad to answer any questions yall might have about any of the meals or snacks we ate
