which one would you do twice?

[beachgrl001]

Chef Mickeys or Crystal Palace? I was going to do one of them twice. I have a VERY picky 12y/o and these both have all the things he likes to eat. I am also thinking both have easy access to MGK (for after dinner) I have heard good things about Chef Mickeys, so which one would you go to twice?

 

[Lisa Hale]

We think they are both great! I do believe there is a bit more variety at CP than at CM's, though. It is nice to leave CP and still be right in the midst of things, however, it's also nice to enjoy a leisurely walk back from CM, too. How's that for just confusing things??

Maybe comparing the menu's will help you decide! Good eats!

Here's a sample menu from CP (CM's menu is below):

Peel & Eat Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce and Lemon Wedges
Sliced Tomatoes and Egg Toasted Cumin Dressing
Sweet Plantain, Cucumber and Corn Salad
Shrimp, Black Bean and Mango Salad
Edamame Salad - Young Soy Bean
Couscous Tofu and roasted Vegetable Salad
Mediterranean Pasta Salad
Beet Salad with Sag Dhal Dressing
Romaine and Bleu Cheese Salad
Papaya Frisee and Arugula Salad
Mixed Field Greens
Ranch and Zinfandel Dressings
Mandarin Orange Sesame Vinaigrette
Tropical Slaw
Smoked Corn Chowder
Turkey Vegetable Soup
Garlic Redskin Smashed Potatoes
Broccoli tossed in Puri Puri and topped with Key Lime Ponzu
Medley of Vegetables with Balsamic Glaze
Mac and Cheese
Cinnamon and Lemon Infused Balsamic Rice
Thai Curry Mussels
Fruit and Vegetable Tofu Curry
Fire Roasted Corn Spoon bread
Braised Kale
Fire Roasted Prime Rib
Herb Roasted Turkey
Cheese Pizza
Slow Roasted Adobo Pork
Wild Mushroom and Chicken Pasta with Bail Asiago Cream Sauce
Chicken Fingers
Vegetable Pasta
Ancho Chile Rubbed Atlantic Salmon (This was the best salmon I have ever had, mild fish and not too spicy)
Flame Roasted Rotisserie Chicken
Sun-Dried Cherry Chutney
Violet Mustard Sauce
Beef Demi Glaze
Pooh's Corner
Mac and Cheese
Chicken Fingers
Key Lime Pie
Red Velvet Cheesecake
Tiramisu
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Boston Cream pie
Double Chocolate Brownies
Ice Cream Sundae Bar
Chefs are happy to cater to your special dietary needs. Let the hostess know at the Podium and you can also talk to the Chef's at the Buffet.

Here's CM's sample menu:

PREMIUM SALAD BAR AND SOUR DU JOUR
Today's Soup: Chicken and Corn Chowder
ON THE CARVING BOARD
Spice Rubbed Prime Rib & Oven-Roasted Bone-in Ham
CHEF'S BUFFET SPECIALS OF THE DAY
Madeira Wild Mushroom Beef Tips
Orange Teriyaki Chicken
Tamarind Glazed Salmon with Pesto and Wasabi Mango Coulis
Penne Pasta with Chicken and Italian Sausage Florentine
WONDERFUL ACCOMPANIMENTS
Parmesan Mashed Potatoes
Mickey Cheese Ravioli and Marinara Sauce
Rice with Peas
Garlic Steamed Broccoli Polonaise
Mandarin Orange Glazed Baby Carrots
CHILDREN'S FAVORITES
Chef Mickey's Macaroni and Cheese
Goofy's Cheese Pizza
Minnie's Vegetables
Chip & Dale's Tender Chicken
SAVE ROOM FOR THE FABULOUS SUNDAE AND DESSERT BAR

 

[sunny04]

I would vote for CP. Most people love CM's, but we were not impressed. We love CP, and it's wonderful. And you could always do breakfast one day and dinner another to make it different. CP is great for any meal.

 

[lauritagoddess]

We've been to both, and CM on multiple occasions. For atmosphere alone, we would do CM more than once. Also, going to CM makes a nice break from being in the park. But both are great, I don't think you'd go wrong doing either twice.

 

[Princess Stitch]

why don't you just make ADRs at both and then cancel one when you decide which place you like better?

 

[Tinkerbell24]

We have done both, and in our next visit we have one at CP and two at CM's. We enjoy CM's more than CP. We usually go to MK after CM's and usually just walk. It is not that long of a walk and it is better than getting on the monorail and going all the way around.

 

[roliepolieoliefan]

Definetly Chef Mickeys.

It s a must do for us every trip. We just aren't that impressed with Crystal Palace. Give me those Parmesan Potatoes anytime.

 

[castleri]

How about adding the one at the GF. Check the menu and see if they have about the same things the others do. You are still on the monorail to the MK for after dinner and that way you could have 4 different experiences.

 

[calypso*a*go-go]

We just ate at CP for the first time during our visit last October. I thought the food was just so-so and we had a table that was way too close to the tables on either side of it. We felt like sardines and couldn't get up or down without hitting the people sitting behind us with our chairs. So based on that experience alone, I would vote for CM's!

 

[missouridisneyfans]

My wife would definitely choose CP, which is very good and has the better food selection. But I personally like CM because of the atmosphere (location).

 

[beachgrl001]

How about adding the one at the GF. Check the menu and see if they have about the same things the others do. You are still on the monorail to the MK for after dinner and that way you could have 4 different experiences.

I tried to Make ADRs for 1900 park fare and the CM said it was going to be a pre plated meal(didnt say of what though) because the regular 1900 park fare is being rehabed at the time we are there, so maybe I should call back and see...I already have the ADR for CP 2x(both are nights when they have wishes & spectro) and I have CM down for 1 night. Thanks for all of the advice It seems CM is comming out ahead of CP

 

[castleri]

I tried to Make ADRs for 1900 park fare and the CM said it was going to be a pre plated meal(didnt say of what though) because the regular 1900 park fare is being rehabed at the time we are there, so maybe I should call back and see...I already have the ADR for CP 2x(both are nights when they have wishes & spectro) and I have CM down for 1 night. Thanks for all of the advice It seems CM is comming out ahead of CP

Guess that could be a problem - the preplated option doesn't sound too promising - I haven't found one at WDW yet that I care for. We are doing CM again this year but if I had my choice I would be at Concourse Steakhouse instead. We have 2 small children so CM is the better option this trip. Some of the group want adult beverages so that leaves CP out.

Good luck and have a magical trip.

 

[Freyja]

We´re doing both this time as we also did last time. This time we might do CP twice though, so that´s my vote.