Sci Fi ---> Le Cellier - Thoughts?

[Susan555]

Okay, as I posted the other day, we're going from 10 days on DDP to only 3 - the first 3 days of our stay, and I'm trying to keep the best ADR's so that we can enjoy those 3 days. We won't be doing any TS after our DDP is up. We're moving from Pop Century to a timeshare on day 4.

As it stands now, we have ADRs at Crystal Palace, Boma, and Sci Fi our first three park days. The more I think about it, the more it seems that Sci Fi is not the best use of our DDP table service meals. We'll be getting into Orlando around 5 or 6 PM the day we arrive, and we weren't planning to hit a park that day. BUT, since we won't be doing Epcot until after our DDP has expired, I'm now thinking perhaps we should make an ADR for Le Cellier for 8:30 PM or so, and head to Epcot our first night to enjoy dinner there. Of course I could keep an ADR for our third park day in case we can't make it to Le Cellier on time that first night and have to cancel.

What do you guys think? Will that be pushing things a bit to try to get there on the first night? We're spending all day the following day at MK, so I'm worried maybe we'll be up too late that first night (our kids are 5 and 7) - on the other hand, we'll probably be keyed up from 10 hours on the road that day, and ready to get out a bit.

Any thoughts? We've never been to Disney, so we definitely want to enjoy the best TS experiences while we can.

 

[2mickeys1minnie]

We went to the Sci Fi on our most recent trip in September. DH and I got violently ill from the shrimp dish we had there We actually had to leave the park we were so sick.... However, my kids absolutely loved it and loved the food...so go figure! My advice would be to go to La Cellier. Totally different league than the Sci Fi. Hope that helps!

 

[TinkerbellLuvr7]

Both restaurants are very good and my family has eaten at both of them. As far as money goes, you will spend more at Le Cellier. Some advice is to go to allears.net and look at the menus and see how much you would spend. The dining plan is 38.99 a day so look at both restuarants to see how much you would spend at them if money is an issue. You can usually factor in about 25/27 bucks for a dinner. I hope this helps!!!!!

 

[lillygator]

We enjoy both restaurants but there is no question as to the food quality. LC is the better option. Sci Fi is fun, campy - has a great chili and crispy fries but that's about it.

 

[CherCrazy]

Your kids would probably enjoy the atmosphere of Sci Fi more, even though the meal at Le Cellier is better.

 

[hmillerbarilla]

Yes, your kids will love Sci fi but you will get more out of your DDP at Le Cellier, I'm sure of it. We went in September and LOVED it. We're going back again this fall for sure. It is a great meal & you won't regret it!

I'd do Sci Fi OOP. I also agree to look on allears to see the menus and make your best decision from that. Good luck & have fun!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

We always do both restaurants, but we pay out of pocket and hit the sci fi for a late lunch (DS gets a meal and ice cream and DH and I either split an appetizer or a simple entree if we're hungry.) We just go for the atmosphere and the chance to get in the AC during the middle of the day!