See the sights, hear the sounds, EAT THE FOOD! *updated 10/26- Hollywood & Vine*

[KatMark]

Glad you enjoyed H&V. We are one of those that hate it and will never return, but different strokes for different folks. That's why everyone should try a restaurant if they have an interest in it...because what one person hates another one loves (and vice versa).

 

[disneyloverforchrist]

I'm in! We booked H&V for Fantasmic package as well and is is so nice to read a review that doesn't terrify me!!! Can't wait to read more since we have a lot of the same reservations as you and it is so cute to hear about all the new food/how different they are over here!

 

[KatiJ]

Thanks for the review of H&V - I put it off the list for our trip because of bad reveiws, but am rethinking because of your review. I know my kids would love the characters!

 

[KatMark]

Thanks for the review of H&V - I put it off the list for our trip because of bad reveiws, but am rethinking because of your review. I know my kids would love the characters!

Just an FYI in case you didn't know...only breakfast and lunch have characters. The dinner does not.

 

[disneyfav4ever]

I felt the same way about Hollywood and Vine. I was kind of scared to try it after all the negative reviews, but am so glad I did. It does seem to be one of the most hated restaurants, and I know everyone has their own opinion, which I totally respect, but that one really does get slammed.

I love the mashed potatoes there.

 

[jeminni]

I've only had dinner at H&V and didn't really enjoy it but I think that was because we were there right before it closed. Some of the selections were almost empty and some were dried out. We felt rushed as they were cleaning up and not refilling anything, including our drinks. I'm not sure I would return again but I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.

 

[gaston_the_great]

I really enjoyed the selection at H&V, I thought that whilst the meat was rather fatty, it had a good flavour about it, the chicken I had was zesty and very tender, also the mash was fantastic!

 

[MrsGoofyMitchell]

Can't wait to read the rest!

 

[disney_princess_85]

I've only had breakfast at H&V for the Playhouse Disney characters, but we LOVED it! I've never understood the hate either. The character interaction was awesome and my DH loved the food so much he was talking about it all week! Glad you enjoyed your dinner. We might try it again for lunch or dinner next year.

Glad you enjoyed it too!

I can't understand why people don't like H&V! We went in 2007 and really loved it - we had a great waitress too, who was telling us some funny anecdotes and gave us all hot chocs to go (it was a cool December evening so these were really welcome!)

We're not going this year, but it's on my list for next time

Great update, looking forward to reading more

Following two great meals, I wouldn't hesitate to go back! Our server wasn't nearly as good as yours sounds but he was ok.

Glad you enjoyed H&V. We are one of those that hate it and will never return, but different strokes for different folks. That's why everyone should try a restaurant if they have an interest in it...because what one person hates another one loves (and vice versa).

Exactly! There are plenty of people who hate Le Cellier, for example.

I'm in! We booked H&V for Fantasmic package as well and is is so nice to read a review that doesn't terrify me!!! Can't wait to read more since we have a lot of the same reservations as you and it is so cute to hear about all the new food/how different they are over here!

Thanks for reading! I hope your meal at H&V goes well.

Thanks for the review of H&V - I put it off the list for our trip because of bad reveiws, but am rethinking because of your review. I know my kids would love the characters!

The bad reviews really put me off too but I'm glad we ended up there. Give it a try!

I felt the same way about Hollywood and Vine. I was kind of scared to try it after all the negative reviews, but am so glad I did. It does seem to be one of the most hated restaurants, and I know everyone has their own opinion, which I totally respect, but that one really does get slammed.

I love the mashed potatoes there.

The mashed potatoes are awesome! It's a shame it's so unpopular.

I've only had dinner at H&V and didn't really enjoy it but I think that was because we were there right before it closed. Some of the selections were almost empty and some were dried out. We felt rushed as they were cleaning up and not refilling anything, including our drinks. I'm not sure I would return again but I'm glad to hear you enjoyed it.

Yeah, I've been to restaurants near closing time and have had a similar experience. We went right at the start of the dinner service (at 3pm- a late lunch for us) so that's obviously advantageous.

I really enjoyed the selection at H&V, I thought that whilst the meat was rather fatty, it had a good flavour about it, the chicken I had was zesty and very tender, also the mash was fantastic!

Can't wait to read the rest!

Thanks!

Next up is Wolfgang Puck Express...

 

[thelittlemermaid83]

Great report Lauren, will you be doing a dining report for DLRP?

 

[marcus.ka]

Yeah great report Lauren. Will you continue your trip report? I can't wait what you say abut the Grand Floridian Cafe (we have been there in October and loved it!) and of course your review about Cindys Royal Table.