Venting about complainers!!!!!

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

I am right here with you on this one!!! If I am ever at a restaurant that something is so bad that it is truly inedible, I am going to send it back because some sort of mistake was made in the kitchen.

Along these same lines are the ones that say they went to a buffet (such as Chef Mickeys) and it was so bad they left hungry and had to go buy a cheeseburger. I don't really believe that. You can get full on rolls and mashed potatoes if you have to.

In other words it's wrong to expect most of the food to be good if you have bread and water lol

We did go get food after Chef Mickeys. No I really didn't want mashed potatoes after I saw a kid stick their hand in it.

 

[DisneyHardin]

In other words it's wrong to expect most of the food to be good if you have bread and water lol

We did go get food after Chef Mickeys. No I really didn't want mashed potatoes after I saw a kid stick their hand in it.

Did you talk to a manager about your concerns at Chef Mickeys? I can't imagine paying almost $50 a person for a buffet meal that you left so hungry you had to go get something to eat.

 

[GaryDis]

Poutine is think cut french-fries, with fresh Quebec (preferably OKA) cheddar cheese curds and a thin chicken gravy. So yea, with few ingredients getting one wrong will change the whole dish.

I must be missing something. Cheddar must be aged. Cheese curds are fresh, with essentially no aging, similar to a fresh mozzarella. I'd probably like the flavor of cheddar bits better, but I wouldn't consider them curds. I suppose there could be a difference in the curdling agent, but without aging, I don't expect that to have a huge impact on flavor.

I had vegetarian poutine at a Smoke's in Toronto. I suppose one could argue against authenticity outside of Quebec, and it's hardly enough to make an expert out of me, but I enjoyed it as I'm used to vegetarian gravies.

 

[Embraer]

It's always made me giggle how American the United Kingdom (in Epcot) is!

 

[tarheelmjfan]

It's always made me giggle how American the United Kingdom (in Epcot) is!

That really annoys me. Some of us haven't had the opportunity to travel the world yet. IMO, if the Epcot pavilions are going to represent countries, everything should be authentic to that country. We can get American food & merchandise anywhere. Unfortunately, there are too many Americans who are unwilling to step an inch out of their comfort zone & Disney seems to cater to them. There should be one park for us Americans & International guests who want an authentic experience. Every restaurant doesn't need to cater to the least adventurous among us.

 

[GaryDis]

That really annoys me. Some of us haven't had the opportunity to travel the world yet. IMO, if the Epcot pavilions are going to represent countries, everything should be authentic to that country. We can get American food & merchandise anywhere. Unfortunately, there are too many Americans who are unwilling to step an inch out of their comfort zone & Disney seems to cater to them. There should be one park for us Americans & International guests who want an authentic experience. Every restaurant doesn't need to cater to the least adventurous among us.

Hear, hear! We need lutefisk at Norway, haggis at the UK, and fugu at Japan.

Oh, wait, fugu is illegal in the US. Maybe dancing icefish instead. Or perhaps shirako.

 

[Embraer]

Stella Artois is Belgian, cocktails are you kidding and what self respecting British pub servers Bass!!

Also, as a northerner please don't get me started on whatever passes for Mushy Peas in WDW

 

[Deb & Bill]

...Also, most of the cocktails on the standard menus are so stinking sweet (I personally don't like sweet cocktails), but sweet drinks appeal to the widest number of Disney guest.... Tourist Palate.

Just offering up this term as a way to describe the disappointment people feel when Disney does not meet their expectations for a regional specialty.

You know why? Because Millennials grew up drinking apple juice all the time. So you find lots of apple juice flavored beer, vodka, etc. They grew up eating Sour Patch Kids so they consume drinks that taste like that.

 

[Deb & Bill]

[QUOTE="Nancyg56, post: 56436982, member: 94834]

"NOLA" is New Orleans.[/QUOTE]
New Orleans Louisiana (LA) to explain the LA part of it.

Was your little Nola named after NOLA?

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

You know why? Because Millennials grew up drinking apple juice all the time. So you find lots of apple juice flavored beer, vodka, etc. They grew up eating Sour Patch Kids so they consume drinks that taste like that.

I'm a millennial and a woman but I do not really like cider products despite drinking apple juice as a kid and sour patch kids was gross to me. The two girls out of all the people I know that drink alcohol, drink cider because they are not beer drinkers period and when they drink wine they drink very sweet wine though I have no idea if they drank apple juice as a kid.

Give me a good porter or stout and you'll be my friend for life..your statement of course is a generalization which shows a growing trend though I think it also has to do with preferring a taste without hops or any bitterness something beer is built upon.

 

[squeezle]

Give me a good porter or stout and you'll be my friend for life..your statement of course is a generalization which shows a growing trend though I think it also has to do with preferring a taste without hops or any bitterness something beer is built upon.

I totally agree with you on the bitterness! I'm starting to think that love of bitter flavors must be a recessive gene. Personally, I'm more of an IPA gal... I like mine hoppy and bitter, but not floral or perfume-y.

You know why? Because Millennials grew up drinking apple juice all the time. So you find lots of apple juice flavored beer, vodka, etc. They grew up eating Sour Patch Kids so they consume drinks that taste like that.

I also think that a lot of people (no matter their generation) just don't like the taste of liquors, and fruity, sugary flavors cover up the bitterness. I get it, my best friend is this way. But I actually like the flavors in whiskeys, tequilas and gins... but I like my coffee black and my tea unsweetened.

 

[OrangeCountyCommuter]

Did you talk to a manager about your concerns at Chef Mickeys? I can't imagine paying almost $50 a person for a buffet meal that you left so hungry you had to go get something to eat.

No. We went in realizing we were paying for character interaction. That was great. We also went before the price went this high. I did tell a manager that the place was dirty. His response was it happens


It was fun, we just won't be back

 

[Mackenzie Click-Mickelson]

I totally agree with you on the bitterness! I'm starting to think that love of bitter flavors must be a recessive gene. Personally, I'm more of an IPA gal... I like mine hoppy and bitter, but not floral or perfume-y.

I also think that a lot of people (no matter their generation) just don't like the taste of liquors, and fruity, sugary flavors cover up the bitterness. I get it, my best friend is this way. But I actually like the flavors in whiskeys, tequilas and gins... but I like my coffee black and my tea unsweetened.

I prefer bitter stuff myself as well. Dark roast coffee is yumm..now depending on what kind of dark roast I can do it black but there are kinds that need just a hint of creamer-no sugar though.

As far as tea..just a hint of sugar not the overly sweet kind.

My husband does not like dark beer, prefers wheat beer and likes cream and sugar in his coffee. He however would not get cider though he would just get beer. But it is interesting that we have different tastes in that stuff and we're only a year apart in age.

 

[GPC0321]

I have seen so many people ....either New Englanders complaining about the lobster rolls....or the Chicagoans complaining about the pizza...or the NOLA's complaining about the beignets or jambalaya or the NY'ers complaining about the Italian food etc....ya gotta review with a bit of common sense! Of course the above stated item is better where you come from......IT SHOULD BE!!!! But so many people are coming to WDW and trying something different for the first time...and it might be their only time.....whether they are from Alabama or Argentina.....it might be their only time to try something that they really can't get in their hometown. Be more objective when you're being critical. It can't all be "Magical" but there's nothing positive in tearing it down!

I understand where you're coming from, OP. I'm from eastern NC, and we have a particular style of pulled-pork BBQ here that is, to me, the gold standard of how pulled-pork BBQ should taste (with the vinegary sauce). However, I know that BBQ is one of those things that can differ greatly from region to region, and really, there isn't "our" style in many other parts of the country. So I didn't expect Flame Tree to have the kind of BBQ I'm used to and love, even though I'd read many rave reviews of the place. I didn't think Flame Tree was all that, honestly, even going into it knowing not to expect anything like my home BBQ. But I don't assume that means Flame Tree is garbage and people who like it have no taste. I assume that means *I* didn't think it was all that great.

I'm hoping we do Hoop Dee Doo when we return next December, but I'm already prepared for the fried chicken to pale in comparison to the amazing fried chicken at our local hole-in-the-wall joint. It gets good reviews, and I'm sure it's adequate, but I won't expect it to be "the good stuff" like I'm used to getting here at home.

I do think sometimes people forget that just because THEY didn't care for a certain restaurant or dish or whatever, that doesn't automatically mean it's "bad". Opinions of food are just too subjective. Beyond the actual taste, there are so many other factors that can sway one's perception of food. A person's physical and mental/emotional state can greatly impact their appetite and meal experiences. Being either too exhausted or too keyed up, suddenly craving pizza when you have a reservation for Coral Reef, or finding yourself at the mercy of a 50's Prime Time server when all you want is to crawl back to your room for a nap, can have a profound impact on how you perceive the food you're eating.

 

[GaryDis]

Also, as a northerner please don't get me started on whatever passes for Mushy Peas in WDW

Please enlighten me, as I will be eating at the Rose and Crown soon. What should Mushy Peas be like and what are they like at WDW?

I'll likely be having either the cottage pie, the salmon, or the fish and chips, sharing the single malt flight. I have my eye on the Jaffa tarts for dessert. And if appropriate to keep us around for Illuminations, I may splurge on the Johnnie Walker Blue.

Please tell me that the Scotch they serve is at least somewhat authentic, if not necessarily the best.

 

[friscofunfam4]

Haven't read through all the comments, but I laughed when I read your post! I totally get it. Born and raised in Texas and I will not be eating at any Mexican restuarant while in Disney! (or when we travel to the beach AL/FL or when we visit other states) We save that for when we arrive home!!! Can't wait to try lots of new things and revisit favorites soon! Doesn't mean that I won't complain, but only when absolutely necessary!

 

[grandmomhop]

I like the food at Disney. My favorite places are Tusker House breakfast, 50s prime time for chicken pot pie, and dessert everywhere. I don't care for cupcakes, so I haven't had any. I had fried rice once from the quick service in Epcot and it was dry, but I tried it again another trip and it was good.
So to each his own I guess.

 

[DrunkJam]

Please enlighten me, as I will be eating at the Rose and Crown soon. What should Mushy Peas be like and what are they like at WDW?

I'll likely be having either the cottage pie, the salmon, or the fish and chips, sharing the single malt flight. I have my eye on the Jaffa tarts for dessert. And if appropriate to keep us around for Illuminations, I may splurge on the Johnnie Walker Blue.

Please tell me that the Scotch they serve is at least somewhat authentic, if not necessarily the best.

I have not eaten there, but my DH and DS have (they were missing home, I wanted to use my holiday food on stuff we don't have)
I have seen pictures of the cottage pie though, all perfectly circular with no visible intrinsic gravy. Made me laugh.
Personally, I will defer to the UK Northerner on all matters pertaining to fish and chips and mushy peas. I like my chips to be thick cut, and to be doused in vinegar, and wrapped in paper long enough for the vinegar to be making the chips a bit smushy. I am a Travelled Brit (Welsh Person) and know it to be the case that UK Southerners are less expert at Fish and Chips. (Although there may be controversy)

 

[Lisa F]

You know why? Because Millennials grew up drinking apple juice all the time. So you find lots of apple juice flavored beer, vodka, etc. They grew up eating Sour Patch Kids so they consume drinks that taste like that.

I never drank juice as a kid but I prefer hard ciders. I don't like the bitterness of beer (except grapefruit beer but it is mixed with grapefruit juice). I also don't (and never did) like candy that is not dark chocolate. But I do prefer sweeter wines and cocktails (though nothing that is sickly sweet, I prefer cocktails that have a strong citrus component, like a classic margarita that is nothing but tequila, fresh lime, orange liquer and a little agave... I don't care for them made with sweet and sour mix, too sweet). I just don't drink frequently enough to develop a sophisticated boozy palate I guess.

 

[Lisa F]

also food can be tasty without being authentic. But for certain things, like a lobster roll that is mostly lettuce, mayo and celery... although less than authentic I also just don't think that is very good (and honestly I would say the same of any other protein based salad... tuna or chicken or whatever. Too much mayo and filler is gross to me.) I know it can be better because I've had better. I didn't grow up on lobster rolls but I know what I like (even among many local choices I have my preferences) and I have every right to express that when someone asks. I actually don't like lobster rolls that have HUGE chunks of lobster either because I find them difficult to bite through and I would rather the pieces be chunked up for me already (though not swimming in mayo and celery) so the other lobster rolls that have less filler but also entire claws uncut are not appealing to me either. If someone asks I'm going to give my opinion!