The Polite Pig

[csmommy]

I understand they open today, but I can't seem to find them in the system to make reservations for October. Anyone know when I can?

 

[Minnesota!]

I believe it's counter service...no reservations required..

 

[csmommy]

I believe it's counter service...no reservations required..

I'm not sure it is. The menu shows pitchers of alcoholic drinks, so I don't think it is Counter Service.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?restaurant.id=701

 

[ShellieMimi]

I'm not sure it is. The menu shows pitchers of alcoholic drinks, so I don't think it is Counter Service.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?restaurant.id=701

It is QS.

 

[Minnesota!]

I'm not sure it is. The menu shows pitchers of alcoholic drinks, so I don't think it is Counter Service.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?restaurant.id=701

It is QS. http://www.easywdw.com/easy/blog/the-polite-pig-preliminary-review-at-disney-springs/

 

[ncc1701]

I'm not sure it is. The menu shows pitchers of alcoholic drinks, so I don't think it is Counter Service.

http://www.wdwinfo.com/wdwinfo/dining/diningdetail.cfm?restaurant.id=701

QS expect those in MK can have alcoholic drinks.

 

[csmommy]

Well that's why I can't make a reservation! I never thought they would sell pitchers of alcohol at a QS.

Thanks!!

 

[steg]

Alcoholic Drinks including cocktails wine and beer all appear to be Tap Dispensed

 

[ShellieMimi]

Well that's why I can't make a reservation! I never thought they would sell pitchers of alcohol at a QS.

Thanks!!

The people have spoken.

 

[elaine amj]

Mmm...can't wait to eat there with my CS credits!

 

[bizeemom4]

I thought dining plan was not accepted

 

[smcabee]

Alcoholic Drinks including cocktails wine and beer all appear to be Tap Dispensed

Premixed Cocktails. BLECH

 

[ShellieMimi]

Mmm...can't wait to eat there with my CS credits!

I thought dining plan was not accepted

Correct. They don't take DDP - at least, not yet.

 

[elaine amj]

Correct. They don't take DDP - at least, not yet.

Amend that to waiting and hoping

 

[Faldred]

Disney Food Blog reported yesterday that although they are "fast casual", the staff at The Polite Pig claimed it will be a TS credit on DDP.

I don't necessarily believe that, just passing on the info.

 

[VACamm]

I am really looking forward to trying this place. I love BBQ!

 

[TwoMisfits]

Disney Food Blog reported yesterday that although they are "fast casual", the staff at The Polite Pig claimed it will be a TS credit on DDP.

I don't necessarily believe that, just passing on the info.

I can believe that based on pricing - since they are new and not cheap for CS (and think they will be popular - and they are probably right), they probably don't want to settle for the much lower CS reimbursement from Disney, but want the TS one...

 

[elaine amj]

Disney Food Blog reported yesterday that although they are "fast casual", the staff at The Polite Pig claimed it will be a TS credit on DDP.

I don't necessarily believe that, just passing on the info.

Just read that on their review. OUCH! That would be a very low value use of a TS credit since their prices are in line with Disney CS BBQ places. Might scratch this one off the list until I am back for an OOP trip then. Very hard to justify use of a TS credit unless reports are amazing. Otherwise, sounds like a CS meal at WPE is still the much better bet.

 

[elaine amj]

Not a very good review over at Blog Mickey: https://blogmickey.com/2017/04/review-polite-pig-disney-springs/

And it sounds like they are definitely placing themselves as a Table Service restaurant - the payment process even includes a suggested tip! According to Blog Mickey,

At checkout, you’re asked to input a tip amount before the payment is processed. While this is a “quick service” restaurant, the food is brought to your table via a pager of sorts. All you have to do is place the pager on the table and your food will be brought out. It’s the same setup as D-Luxe Burger.
I’m assuming it’s because of this table delivery that a tip is requested.

If I'm reading this right, this means you have to tip for service even before you get served? Or do you not "checkout" until after your meal? I did read that servers will take any further food orders from you at your table.

Its interesting that in all the reviews, the real raves are for the side dishes. I'm going to keep watching reviews and may consider popping in if we have an extra credit or two to share a meal. Going to be harder to justify when I can just go to Homecomin' and get properly waited on though.

 

[ShellieMimi]

Not a very good review over at Blog Mickey: https://blogmickey.com/2017/04/review-polite-pig-disney-springs/

And it sounds like they are definitely placing themselves as a Table Service restaurant - the payment process even includes a suggested tip! According to Blog Mickey,

At checkout, you’re asked to input a tip amount before the payment is processed. While this is a “quick service” restaurant, the food is brought to your table via a pager of sorts. All you have to do is place the pager on the table and your food will be brought out. It’s the same setup as D-Luxe Burger.
I’m assuming it’s because of this table delivery that a tip is requested.

If I'm reading this right, this means you have to tip for service even before you get served? Or do you not "checkout" until after your meal? I did read that servers will take any further food orders from you at your table.

Its interesting that in all the reviews, the real raves are for the side dishes. I'm going to keep watching reviews and may consider popping in if we have an extra credit or two to share a meal. Going to be harder to justify when I can just go to Homecomin' and get properly waited on though.

They can suggest whatever they like, but I won't be tipping at a QS, and that's what this place is. BOG B/L has the same setup & they don't pretend to be TS.