The Official T-Rex Cafe Thread!

[Violet Crayon]

As soon as there is steady income in my life again I am heading over there!

 

[ToGreen78]

Thanks for the great info, can't wait to try it out in Dec!!!!

 

[dalstitch45]

I just returned from WDW yesterday. I was determined to eat at the T-Rex restaurant. I arrived around 1:55 p.m. on opening day 10/14. They had already had the press conference, and the invited guests were still inside until about 3:15 p.m. There was a party of three (3) and a party of two (2) in line already. It was so enjoyable talking to other people about Disney. The second party were two (2) young ladies from Louisiana, and yeah, they were Dis'ers. Before I forget, just want to say hi to my girls L & D from Louisiana. It was so good talking to you.

About 3:20 p.m. other people started lining up. Then the owner/manager (I am not sure which one he was) came out, and handed out opening day pins to everyone. At 3:55 p.m., they started seating us. I ended up sharing a table with L & D, and we were actually the first party seated due to a table snafu with the original first party.

First, the inside of this restaurant is really cool. I loved all the animotronics. There were several rooms, including the ice room (the best). Every few minutes the lights would dim, and an animotronic show would start. The ice room would change different colors during the show. The show is very loud. I did note several of the smaller kids were crying and scared. It seemed a little intense for them.

Second, the food. I ordered the Mega Mess-O-Bones (1/2 rack). It was $21.99. It came with two (2) sides, of which I chose garlic mashed potatoes and the cinnamon apples. I ordered a non-alcoholic drink called Discovery Blast in Blue Raspberry. It was supposed to be a slush. I was the first one to order the drink, and it came out foamy both times. It comes in a souvenir long clear plastic dinosaur bone cup. It was $4.99, but they took it off the bill because of the problems with the drink machine (I did get to keep the cup). L & D ordered the Dexter's Dual Dip and Chicken Fried Chicken. I don't remember the prices. The ribs were pretty good, as well as the two (2) sides. The Discovery Blast at least had a good taste. L & D said their food was good as well. We had a fantastic waitress. We each got the desert called Chocolate Extinction. It was sort of an ice cream, cake, with chocolate and heath bar pieces. This was a really good desert, at the cost of $8.99. IT WAS DELICIOUS!!!!!!!

There is a Build a Dino by Build a Bear Workshop. It looked really neat. There were also T-shirts and other keepsakes.

They do not accept Tables in Wonderland (DDE), or DDP at this time.

All in all, I thought it was pretty good. I would go back, although not as a must do. With the exception being the desert. I loved it.

I have to apologize because I was going to post the pictures, but for some reason it did not work. I am going to try again tomorrow, but I wanted to let all of you know about my experience.

 

[Camp Rd. Lady]

Thanks dalstitch45 for the great review! We leave 10/22 and are really looking forward to trying T-Rex.

 

[lynn71092]

Doesd anyone know if there is a menu posted anywhere?

 

[myladyisatramp]

Wow looks awesome, wish I had little kids. Has anyone been there yet is it loud like Rainforest. I will have to go in and get a T shirt my nephews love dinosaurs.

 

[granmaz]

Doesd anyone know if there is a menu posted anywhere?

I found this on Allears. Hope it is ok to post, I forget?

http://allears.net/menu/menu_trex.htm

 

[Eventer98]

Thanks for the great reviews and pictures everyone!! We are heading here in mid-Dec and plan on getting there right when they open at 11am

 

[Traveliz]

Wow looks awesome, wish I had little kids. Has anyone been there yet is it loud like Rainforest. I will have to go in and get a T shirt my nephews love dinosaurs.

It is very loud - louder than RFC in my opinion.

Liz

 

[plymouthmom]

Has anyone tried to make reservations at T Rex? I am a DVC member and just tried to make them for January and they said NO!

 

[Tricia1972]

Has anyone tried to make reservations at T Rex? I am a DVC member and just tried to make them for January and they said NO!

They are not accepting reservations at this time. They may start in January 2009, but nothing is official yet.

 

[29apr00]

I'm excited to eat here!! I checked out the menu on trexcafe.com and it seemed pretty good. We don't like RFC, I think their food is just a bit weird. But this stuff looked ok. But it wouldn't matter what they serve, we're going for the atmosphere and DS will LOVE it!! Can't wait!

 

[FayeW]

I checked out the menu, and I don't think I am willing to pay the price they want for their entrees. The burgers seemed to be about the same price as elsewhere in WDW, but some of the others were pretty steep.

We may just go in and split a couple of the desserts, just for the experience.

 

[msminniemouse]

Do they let you in to the restaurant if you're not eating there to go in gift shop and look around, or do you still have to wait in the big line to get in?

 

[TLinden16]

I'm going to move this over to our restaurant board.

 

[traci]

We are going there Friday, Oct 24th. I know with it being a weekend it will be packed. Can we check in, and then let the kids build-a-dino next door while we wait. Will they give us a beeper? Can we walk around DTD while waiting??

Thanks so much only 7 more days

 

[momof2disprincesses]

We took these exterior shots while there in mid September (from the DTD water taxi). We'll be eating there on Oct. 29 and will post more pics when we get back.

 

[dalstitch45]

When I went on 10/14, they did not have beepers. You can get your table, and go over to their Build a Dino workshop. You do not have to eat there to go in the merchandise area. There were quite a few people just browsing in the shopping area. The manager said they were not taking reservations until February, 09, just walkups until then.

I purchased one of their lightning cups, which was $5.00. It is an orange cup that has lights similar to the the Osborne mugs at DHS or the drink glasses with the ice cube lights. You can also get it if you order one of the kid's drinks. I forget which one. I also purchased two (2) T-Rex Orlando shirts at $16.99 each. Just wanted to throw in a few more details. Still having trouble with the pictures.

Hope this helps.

 

[Lilmattie13]

Hi when we were there we saw it with the wall. It looks pretty interesting especially if you are travelling with kids.

My question is will you be able to book this restaurant 180 days out along with the rest of the disney restaurants or is this one different. I wasnt sure how this one would work.

Any info would be great.. thanks

 

[Pirate's Princess]

Do they have any cool "adult beverages" there? We're on the DDP so I'm not interested in having a meal there, probably just drinks/appetizers one day. Do you know what the hours are?

Yea, anyone have any drink menus anywhere? I cant find them