I loved this parade......went back to see it 3 times ....different places along the route...gets everybody dancing....my family loved it too!
this format was a very bad idea especially if you have younger children. We saw the Block Party for the first time in May. We waited in front of the ear hat and we could see the first stop. We waited for over 15 minutes until our little ones just could not stand it any more. It looked like it was just people jumping up and down. I much prefered the stars and cars parade. We are going back to WDW in March and will definatly skip the Block Party.
Did this for the first time ever, and am sorry I waited so long!! The food was good and plentiful - some of the best ribs I've ever had, and the strawberry shortcake was to die for. I could have made a meal of just the salad and cornbread alone. And the entertainment! We laughed so hard our faces hurt. Go prepared to be silly and just have fun with it - you won't be sorry. Definitely worth the price of admission. I just wish I could give it higher than a 10.
We did dinner for the first time - much better than the breakfast I had 2 years ago. The turkey was moist, the beef tender, and we certainly made a dent in the bowl of peel-n-eat shrimp. Good kid's choices, and very nice dessert section. Excellent character interaction - we actually got to see everyone twice, and they did a good job of getting everyone involved in the dancing and napkin twirling. A really fun time.
We just got back from Disney and had the opportunity to test Kim Possible. It's one of the greatest things they've ever done! This is SMART Disney. The clues are hidden so cleverly and seamlessly into the pavilions. We were able to test Mexico, China and Japan. We can't wait until it's fully operational.
Ok, so now that I've tested the Kim Possible World Showcase Adventure when it was just a crazy experiment from the talents at WDI Research and Development, to now in it's implemented final form during Stress Tests, I stand by what I've always said: You are in for a REAL TREAT. Not only is it a fantastic idea, but one of the most original attractions ever offered by Disney in recent years. Technologically amazing, Stories that are not only interesting but keep in the theme of World Showcase, and a overall fun time for everyone. The effects were all Grade A stuff, and unless you knew they were there, normal guests wouldn't know anything unusual is happening. Blending modern special effects into the old-world streets of the World Showcase Pavilions is quite a trick, and WDI delivers. Not to mention the astounding control systems that take you from Mission to Mission without coming into contact with other players. The entire time playing the game I never encountered another player, even though a good many people were playing. We've gone a LONG way from the "Sensor Maze" my friends. Now they REALLY know you're there. From effects-driven "events" hidden into the fabric of each country, to educational questions, it's got it all. Entertaining characters, engaging storylines, and a brand new way of thinking what a Disney Attraction can be, THIS is one of the ideas that really shows to me that Walt Disney Imagineering still has that bold ambition that no other park can hope to replicate. Years in the future I can still picture people like me having fun sneaking around the Mexico Pavilion, or triggering hidden devices in France. In summary, while others may be paying attention to "American Idol", you really don't want to pass by the unassuming wood-work carts and Cast Members with baggy cargo pants hidden in the corners between Pavilions. Because I guarantee you'll have the time of your life Saving the World. (Showcase)
Over the past couple of years, Animal Kingdom has become my favorite Disney park. So many of the shows and attractions are top notch, making it hard to pick a favorite. However, if I had to pick one must-see attraction for the park, this would be it. Nobody does 3-D like Disney does and this is the best 3-D show they've ever done.
This is one of those shows that most people probably skip right over. However, this is a fun show that is something you can see everytime you visit this park.
It really is amazing the amount of thought and effort that Disney puts into each and every attraction. This is the best visual show that Disney has ever put on at a theme park. The sets, the costumes, and puppets are absolutely wonderful.
Take one look at EE and you know that you're in for a treat. While it may not be as thrilling as a lot of roller coasters, the track itself is very well designed and the backwards portion definitely makes this a unique experience.
It seems to me that a lot of people overlook this attraction. This to me is classic Disney. Wonderful animatronics, great theming, and a fun story all make this a must see when visiting Animal Kingdom.
This place is awesome! We arrived around 6pm on a Friday evening and never left the resort until 11am on Sunday. There was so much to do there. They have a holiday gnome hunt, which was a blast. They had 20 something gnomes hidden throughout the resort, but only had clues for 10 of them. The rest you had to find on your own. ICE! was great! It amazes me how perfect the sculptures were. It was definitely worth the money. Now for the restaurants.... Old Hickory is the steakhouse in the Everglades section. Children are allowed here, but there weren't many there. They don't have a children's menu at all. Having said that, they were extremely nice with my kids and no one seemed "put off" that they were there. The food was done to perfection and the service was impeccable. We had lunch at Sora. They only serve sushi here and it was fantastic! We had dinner at Sunset Sam's one night. This one is by and on the boat in the Key West atrium. They do have a children's menu and again the food and service was excellent. They had a man on stilts walking around making balloon creations and another guy who balances drinks and water bottles on a knife in his mouth! They also have a singer who is awesome! Best of all, if you catch an internet special, you can stay there as cheap as staying at one of the value resorts! This place far exceeded my expectations. Ohh! I almost forgot! They have alligators and turtles in the St. Augustine atrium that are supplied by Gatorland. A guy comes and does public feedings 3 days a week. It was a ton of fun to watch that.
The one-off special Welcome to Our World show by Walt Disney World Entertainment is by far the best firework show I have ever had the pleasure of seeing. In terms of sheer amount of pyro it was the biggest show ever put on at Walt Disney World, but it was much more than just sheer volume. The music, design, and presentation were second to none. The other special edition Walt Disney World shows are good, but this just towers over everything else. If only it were a regular event! Certainly a 10 out of 10 rating for this one, it just doesn't get any better.
I have stayed at POP twice - once with my then 15 year old in 2006 and most recently with my 4 year old in 2008. Both of my kids had a great time staying there. We had the "preferred location" each time and were just around the corner from the food court and the bus stops. Previous visits we stayed at the Moderate Resorts and prefer POP over them due to having only one bus stop. Having to make several stops when you get back to the resort after a LOOOOONG day at the parks and then having to shift around so people can get off at their stop was very irritating at the end of the night. The rooms can be quite noisy but we never let it bother us. And besides, we were usually so tired in the evenings we all went right to sleep and never heard anything! I would probably never go back to a moderate resort and would only leave POP to stay at a Magic Kingdom resort on the Monorail just for the experience of waking up to seeing Cinderella's Castle every morning :).
We had 2 children and 4 adults in our party and none of us enjoyed the food! The turkey was dry and flavorless, the so called steak was chewy, dry and tough. The potatoes had little to no flavor, the cranberry relish had a weird aftertaste. The stuffing was passable but with no main dish to eat what is the point? and the veggies might have been good if they were hot. All the food was cold like the veggies. We didn't try the catfish because none of us are catfish eaters. The kids had Mac and cheese and chicken. Out of desperation, my sister tried the mac and cheese and she said that wasn't even good. My kids didn't do more than pick at it so I guess she was right. I do have to say the character interaction was great, the decorate your own cupcake was a hit with the kids and the waitress was good. She did ask us if we wanted anymore of anything and when she saw that the only thing we were asking for more of was salad she said to us "well at least the salad is good". Perhaps it was a bad night, but we will not be going back to pay all that money for salad and passable stuffing.
My family and I love The Crystal Palace. We eat there each time we come to WDW. The food is also excellent and Pooh enough said. Planning a trip in June, our first stop in the Magic Kingdom will be The Crystal Palace!!!
this is one of my favorites in disneyworld - great selection of food satisfied a varied crowd (2 kids under 3, 2 grandparents and 1 very thankful mom). lots of simple, predictable choices as well as fun new things to try (the african preserves with baba ganoush, couscous & pita were my favorite!
My husband and I enjoy eating at Animal Kingdom all the time. We usually eat at Flame Tree, but we were excited to try something new. We were very disappointed with Yak & Yeti quick service food. We dined at around 1:00, so it wasn't even an "off-peak" time, but the food tasted like it had been sitting there for a while. I had the honey chicken ($8.99). It was supposed to be crispy with a honey glaze sauce, but the pieces of the chicken covered in sauce were soggy and those not covered in sauce were dry and on the cold side. The sauce had seeped down into the rice and it was very soggy - and I typically like sticky rice. My husband had the beef dish and said that he wouldn't have paid $5 for it (yet it was $10.99). You can get much better Chinese at a local take out place for half the price. I recommend Flame Tree BBQ, Tusker House or Pizzafari over this place. Perhaps the other dishes were better, but we were not pleased with our overall experience.
When we were there in April of 2008, we lucked out and were able to get a lunch resie a month out. My wife loved the cheese soup and used it as breadstick dip. As all others have said, the steak is fantastic. My personal favorite thing about this location was the atmosphere. From the walkway leading up to it to the dining room. I was quite suprised to see how really small it was! There are lots of mirrors in there which give an impression of a much larger hall. We will be going there every time we visit WDW!
Headlined by Star tours, Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular and Sounds dangerous, the "land" also contains what is the real echo lake. It's a small body of water with a boat transformed into a snack shop and a large loch ness monster like creature. The Loch Ness monster actually breathes smoke and used to scare the crap out of me as a young child. It's a decent land.
Boy do I miss Alfredo's. I have found Tutto to be an awesome place to eat, if you like horrible service, small portions, and rude staff. Our waiter didn't even make eye contact with us, nor did he allow time for us to decide what we wanted to eat. The food came out in less than 5 minutes of us ordering which made me question the authenticity of it and offered a more cookie cutter approach. More or less the Lasagna I got was very good but the portions were very skewed. What I don't understand is how they can charge $13 for a small wedge of lettuce and some dressing drizzled on top. Either way it wasn't a pleasant experience and I would not recommend it to anyone for their trip.
The Earl of Sandwich is a good choice for something quick and tasty. However, the place is usually VERY busy, and the ordering and pickup process can be chaotic at best. There is also a high likelyhood of not getting a seat at busy times. Food quality is good, and always fresh. However, if you frequent places like Quiznos, or Wolfgang Puck, you can probably find a better sandwich, in a calmer environment. The Earl is definitely worth a visit, and with some changes to the setup, it could be a great location.
For my family, the Yak and Yeti Counter provided us with THE best photos of our kids in all of the World! The little section to the left of the service area made a spectacluar photo. My given bias aside: We loved the food. I have a soft spot for sweet and sour chicken/pork and egg rolls and this place delivered! Yes, I suppose that is the "cheeseburger" of asian food, but I love cheeseburgers too! The only drawback was the seating area. LOTS of sun, very little shade and far too few seats. Even with that, we will visit again and again for our counter service meals. May I also recomend the Y & Y table service meal, it was twice as nice!
Timekeeper was a good show in Tomorrowland. It was funny and engaging. Timekeeper and nineye were great characters. The screen was 360 degrees and the storyline was good. Don't know why they got rid of it...
Wonders of Life was a good EPCOT pavilion. It featured Body Wars, which was a highly misunderstood but fun ride. Cranium Command was also a good show. The main theme was the human body and how to keep it healthy. There were rarely huge crowds in the building but it was a quality pavilion and will be missed. I don't know what is going in its place either. It doesn't make a lot of sense to close it...
Once you enter over the bridge into adventureland, the magic begins. The Jungle Cruise, Swiss Family Treehouse, Magic Carpets of Aladdin, and Pirates of the Caribbean are all great attractions.
This is by far the most magical 3D show disney has. Everything about this attraction is fantastic. Its great for all guests and will leave everyone with smiles. Its a must see!
This ride gets better and better. It's so much fun and it never gets old.
This ride was always great, but the rehab made it amazing. Classic Disney at its best!
I've stayed here 4 times and it's always amazing. The location is perfect, the rooms are beautiful, and the atmosphere is wonderful. Yes, it does miss some of the disney touch, but it makes up for it in location. You can look out the window and either see DHS or Epcot and the surrounding resorts. It's a 5-minute walk to Disney's Boardwalk and Yacht & Beach Club, a 10-minute walk to Epcot, and a 15 minute walk to DHS. The boats provide a lovely way to travel. I honestly LOVE this resort.
I was very pleased with this ride. I never really liked the original ride, but this new and improved version is great! It's now on my must-see attractions in Epcot. Great for the little ones and enjoyable for all of the older ones.
Hello, I undestand that this is a new and busy restaurant at Disney, but without a doubt usually Disney goes to a great exent to serve quality and perfection for fulfilling people's dreams! This was not the case last night 11/29/08; here is what I ordered Mahi-Mahi tacos' (Tribal Taco's), water, and a glass of cabernet wine. To start off no one cleaned to table at the bar...it was vial and sticky. I asked to have it cleaned and the waitress said she would. I ordered my meal, wine and water. The bar area seemed understaffed, and the floor area was not clean. I did not have to wait too long for my glass of wine, shortly there after my water came. I did not taiste it, due to the fact it was really there to wash down dinner after I finished my wine & food. My dinner came, and the appearance was fine, but the Tribal Taco's did not have all the items that the menu had stated - no sour cream and avocado. Also, the dish only taisted like salt, no fish flavor, and the portion was very small in each taco. Finally, I finished my meal & wine, then went to wash it all down with the water. Oh my, tolet water would hewv taisted better. It was minerally, bitter, and smelled bad! So, when the waitress asked if everything was OK - I told her about these issues and she stated that others had complained before me and that she has told management. But, she made no offer to make it right - this is usually Disneys first move - to gain satisfaction, or make it right! PLEASE IN THE FUTURE DON'T OPEN A NEW FACILITY UNTILL YOU HAVE WORKED OUT ALL THE BUGS AND MAKE ME SUFFER FOR YOUR LACK OF MANAGEMENT SKILLS - I WILL NOT RETURN TO T-REX! Charles Siegel
Wow. What a great show. I saw it for the first time over Christmas and it was absolutely amazing. By far the best show I've ever seen at Disney. It's a must-see for me!
It took 2.5 hours to get from the airport to the hotel aboard Disney (far less than) Magical Express last Thrusday November 20th. A Disney employee stated this is normal time right now. This is totally unaccetable to me and my family. I plan on telling everyone I can about the wait and the VERY RUDE service
The Socerer Mickey hat is indeed the "logo" for the Hollywood Studios, narrowly edging out the Tower of Terror. It is visible from most of the park but blocks the view of the Great Movie Ride after one passes through the park entrance. It looks good though and serves its purpose.
The Mickey wand was basically a huge version of Socerer Mickey's arm extending around Spaceship Earth. The wand said 2000 and later EPCOT in red letters. Many people disliked it. The wand lasted about 6 years. I had nothing against the wand but SSE does have a nice clean slate like appearance now that it is gone.
The building's exterior is amazing. As one of the few things that hasn't completely changed over the years, the glass triangle style and the imagination fountains are a great exterior touch. The fountains are a very famous piece. The ride has been through many changes with the orignial version being the best :( The current ride is good and the Honey I Shrunk the Audience show is funny. Imageworks is a decent postshow attratcion as well. The original ride was quite a bit better than the current one though...
Also known as the Universe of Energy, Ellen's Energy adventure is one of WDW's most underrated rides. The animatronic dinosaurs are great and the ride elements combined with show elements are blended beautifully. Ellen DeGeneres is the "main character" and does a quality acting job. This is one of EPCOT's original attraction and easily worth riding.
I love the POFQ! This hotel is our family wanted to stay! Shops and Dining looks cool!! Scat Cat jazz is awesome to hear the blues!
We have stayed seven times and have booked stay number eight for September 2009. Although we travel alone now, just hubby and I, this was always our kids favorite resort when they traveled with us too. We celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary at the CSR September 1 - 9. We were upgraded to a suite upon arrival and it was simply wonderful. We had balloons, autographed Mickey and Minnie pictures and a bouquet of flowers in our suite when we walked in. We were given robes for our length of stay and had turn down service every night. We received towel animals a couple of days (cute...but more for kids). We love that the resort is spread out as we never feel as if we are on top of people and it is never noisy like it has been at the Contemporary and the values. We like the peacefulness of the resort. We don't mind walking from one end of the resort to the other as it is simply beautiful to look at the landscaping, etc. Hubby and I love taking a walk around the resort at night when we come back from the parks because it is simply beautiful with the lights reflecting off the lake and the fountains in the courtyards. I love sitting/lying in the hammocks in the morning drinking my morning cappucino. We always stay in the Casitas (usually 4 or 5, but we were in 3 this time because of the upgrade to a suite). We like being near the quiet pool and the spa (which I take advantage of every trip). We enjoy having a nice fruity alcoholic beverage at Siestas at the main pool; we like watching other families little ones having a blast on the slide (we even tried it this year). We love the Pepper Market for the variety. The new Rix Cafe has great take out options. I think Panchitos is one of hte largest gift shops at all of the properties. We've had fantastic mousekeeping on every visit; very friendly and helpful CM's. We have stayed at the Contemporary, Poly, All Star Sports (YUK) and the CSR. The only other Disney resort we hope to try one day is the AKL. We have no desire to stay anywhere else--no point in messing with a good thing in our opinion, plus with two boys in college, there is no justification for paying for a deluxe when CSR offers us everything we want (and now they've added queen beds on top of it and are getting all new furniture, carpet and televisions before our next visit).
Tjihs ride can't be missed. Although the wait can get long at times, it is definaetly worth it. The 4-D effects are amazing!! My applause go out to the Imagineers on this one!
My mom and I just returned from a weeks stay at Disney. We had dinner at Le Cellier our last day there, Saturday 11/15. What a fantastic ending to a great vacation!! We both started out with soup, I had the cheese soup (perfect for dipping the pretzel breadsticks, mmmm) and my mom had the onion soup (delicious). For dinner, I had the Filet and my mom had the NY strip, we both raved about every part of our meal. I could not get over how delicious my filet was, it was the best I had ever had, without exageration!! For dessert, we had the Creme Brule and the Apple Crisp (sooo tasty). I strongly recommend this place to everyone. The food, service and atmosphere is fantastic. Make reservations well in advance it gets booked fast! You WILL NOT be disapointed!!!
Going into Wolfgang Puck Cafe, I knew it would be a restaurant that wouldn't directly relate to the same "atmosphere" that Disney portrays in most of their other restaurants. But when we entered, I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere has its own spin put into it, but it's one that is very family-friendly. One small gripe I did have was the seating space. The tables seemed too close together, and I almost felt a little cramped. However; the view was great! We were right next to the window, and had a great view of the waterfront (I believe facing the Boardwalk area, not sure though). Our waitress was attentive enough, nothing hugely special in that area. The menu I thought was a little limited, so I just ordered the pepperoni pizza. I also asked for it to not have the extra touchings like the sauteed mushrooms, and they were happy enough not to include them. The pizza itself was very good and very tasty, I really enjoyed it. At least one of the other members of my party didn't enjoy their meals that well, but I liked mine at least. For dessert; I think I had either the key lime pie or the white chocolate truffle cheesecake, don't remember which one. But I do remember the dessert being very tasty, and I liked it a lot. Overall; I consider Wolfgang Puck Cafe to be average, maybe a little too average for its own good. I think they could of improved in the areas of menu selection and placement of seating. But the food they do have is plentiful in portions and I think most people can enjoy it. One final note though; I think its placement in Downtown Disney West Side is the perfect area!
is a great ride but the yeti is 90% of the show please come back :( would get a ten but until mr yeti comes back....
The Narnia attraction had many props and costumes used in the movie. It also led through "Narnia" and there was a presentation thing at the end that was pretty good. An interesting attraction...
Sure it's a big store, sure it has a lot of stuff but why would someone spend some of their wdw vacation in here? There's an fye near my house so going to a virgin megastore isn't exactly on my must-do list.
I have met a lot of people that do not like this ride but fro some reason I love it! I love the out of control feeling and being scared at the same time. No matter how much I try to tell myself they are AAs I am still scared. I am not going to try and compare this ride to the ride just like it in DLR because I have never been on it and I don't think you should compare something to another when rating it.
Located at the back of the backlot tour, the Earfell Tower is a water tower in the shape of Mickey's ears. Over the years it has undergone numerous paint schemes to keep up with various themes. It was once the main symbol for then MGM studios but is still around now and part of the backlot tour.
Also known as "Dinosaur," coutdown to Extinction is a great but sometimes misunderstood ride. The queue line is unique with plenty of dinosaur remains and info to look at. The storyline is solid and the rovers are a technologically advanced ride vehicle. They use hydraulics to seem out of control. The huge dino animatronics are also stellar. The most common complaint is the noise level which really is quite high. The lines often do get pretty long as well but it's worth riding at least once.
20,000 leagues was a good ride, the submarines were cool but the effects, (fish, plants, ect.) looked kinda fake. The soundtrack was very good but the other effects could have been improved quite a bit. It's still shame that they got rid of it without putting something else in. An extensive refurb could have done wonders. 7.4
Cinderella castle is probably the most reckognized Disney symbol next to Mickey's ears. It is an architectural masterpiece and the center of Magic Kingdom. The castle is pretty much the logo for WDW. The shows on it are good as well. Long live Cinderella Castle!
My daughter and I ate at Earl of Sandwich two times when we were shopping at Downtown Disney (first time we were Downtown and absolutely LOVED it!). The seating is very limited and Earl's is so fantastic that there should be more seats available. Both times we lucked out and one of us found a table while the other ordered. They make each sandwich fresh to your specifications but THE very best part of eating here is their fresh baked rolls which are still warm as you take your first mouth watering bite! We will make Earl's one of our destinations whenever we are blessed enough to take another vacation to Disney World :-)
My grown up daughter and I ate at the 1900 Park Fare Character Dinner on our last night of our Disney trip. What a magnificent way to end our time at the happiest place on earth! The restaurant setting is beyond lovely and is extremely beautiful. We had advanced dining reservations and had very little wait time before we were ushered into the dining room. The food selection was very plentiful and everything we tried was absolutely delicious. So much so that we both went back to enjoy seconds! The dessert selection was very tasty and offered some nice choices. Aside from the great food, the "show" and character interactions have to be the highlights of a meal at the 1900 Park Fare!! Every character stopped at our table and they all gave us as much time as those tables with young children. I was very impressed with this aspect of our experience. The characters all posed for pictures with both of us. They included Cinderella, Prince Charming, the two nasty stepsisters and the very wicked stepmother. All of them took the time to have nice conversations with us and both of the stepsisters even personalized our chats. We were extra fortunate as while we were there one young preteen boy even proposed to one of the stepsisters complete with a ring! As you can imagine, that became part of the show with the two sisters arguing about the proposal. It was hilarious and such a marvelous time. Whenever we are lucky enough to go back to Disney World, we will definitely go the the 1900 Park Fare Character Dinner again. Everything about it was a perfect experience :-)
My daughter and I had been so looking forward to eating at the Coral Reef but were very disappointed in the food selection, quality and especially the extremely small portions. The atmosphere with the large fish tank is nice but seemed quite noisy. We had a great table just two in from the tank. But that did not off set our experience with the meals. I had read about the not-to-be-missed lobster soup and could not wait to try it. So I ordered if even though it was not included in the Disney Dining Plan. I was very let down with the flavor and the small size of the cup, for $8.00 no less! I ordered the Grilled NY Strip Steak which was again, small and nothing special. It was served with the smallest amount of potatoes au gratin I have ever had. Certainly not what I would expect for a $33.00 meal! My daughter ordered the Grilled Chicken Breast which was tiny and dry. She also had the same potatoes, again with a small portion. The desserts were also disappointing in size and nothing special. All in all, we did have the experience of eating at the Coral Reef once but with the food and prices, we will not be back again. Once was plenty.
I surprised my 26 year old daughter with dinner at the castle and it was without a doubt, one of the highlights of our Disney World trip! We did have a bit of a wait for Cinderella to arrive before our experience could begin. But the wait is in a beautiful castle setting so that helped pass the time as we took picture of our lovely surroundings. I did not know what to expect as far as the time we would actually have with the princess since it was just the two of us grown-ups. I was so pleasantly surprised that Cinderella gave us as much time and attention as she did to families with young children. We had pictures taken of the three of us together and they came out marvelously. Definitely helped make the price so very worth it. We had a magnificent window table and enjoyed an absolutely superb meal! I ordered the Roast Prime Rib of Beef which simply melted in my mouth and was cooked to total perfection. The accompanying gratin potatoes were equally as delicious and how I wish I could have taken enough back home to last me a year or two!! My daughter ordered the Lemon Lavender Chicken on Mashed Potatoes and was as impressed with her food as I was. The chicken was flavorful and moist. We both completely enjoyed the Chocolate Cream Cheese Buckle for dessert. The castle atmosphere is beautiful and very impressive. We took so many great pictures of our lovely surroundings. The "show" is a bit short and I am not sure how she does it, but the Fairy Godmother, despite her age, moves so quickly that it was impossible for us to get her picture! The mice stopped by our table and posed for pictures with both of us. This was such an incredible event for both of us. It was one of our best eating experiences along with one of our most memorable times we had during our trip :-)
This was our fist time eating at the Crystal Palace but it will certainly not be our last! I was a bit hesitant about doing another buffet dinner since we had such a horrible experience the night before at Chef Mickey's. But am I ever glad we went :-) We did have a bit of a wait even with advanced dining reservations. But we were able to wait out on the porch which is lovely but a bit hot in August even at night. My daughter and I loved the setting especially when you first walk in and see the Pooh, Tigger and Friends display made completely out of flowers! It is a great place for pictures. The setting is so lovely with all the glass windows. It really has such a beautiful, relaxing Victorian feeling. We thought the selection of food was fabulous and everything we both tried was excellent, warm and cooked perfectly. In fact, we both went back for seconds and completely enjoyed every single delicious bite!! With the magnificent atmosphere and fantastic food, the Crystal Palace is now one of our favorite restaurants at Disney World :-)
My daughter and I began our vacation with dinner at Tony's Town Square and ended our vacation with lunch from Tony's! This has always been one of our favorite places to eat so I made sure we have advanced dining reservations for both meals since we were vacationing during August. Our dinner was absolutely sensational and it still melts in my mouth :-) I had the NY Strip Steak which was cooked to perfection and I almost didn't need a knife to cut it. The Baked Romano Cheese Potatoes were exceptionally delicious and I would loved to have taken some home. My daughter had their Spaghetti and Meatballs and she loved it. We both had the yummy Ice Cream Bomb which was almost too much at the end of such a tremendous meal. We love the beautiful setting, especially the Lady and the Tramp fountain. We always have to get a picture in front of it. We had no problems with our reservation and our waiter was great. On our last day we did lunch and again we enjoyed a marvelous meal and service. My daughter had her favorite, the Chicken Parmigiana, which lived up to her expectations. I had the Meatball Submarine which was terrific. This time we sat near the sunroom and had a great view of Main Street. In our opinion, Tony's Town Square is a gem and is definitely one of our favorites :-)
My 26 year old daughter and I stayed at the Port Orleans French Quarter from August 4th to the 11th. It was absolutely perfect in every way!! We loved everything about our stay and will go back in a heartbeat! We got the exact building I requested with a gorgeous river view. We enjoyed watching the boats go up and down the river. The boat to Riverside and Downtown is a fabulous, relaxing way to travel. Our "Mousekeeper", Ely, was wonderful and we loved getting her adorable animals. Having a refrigerator and safe in the room was terrific but the safe was so well hidden I had to ask where it was! We arrived around 12:15 and our room was ready for us. The beds were extremely comfortable. My daughter and I loved having the curtain separating the sink area from the beds as it made a great place to change. Our room was very clean as were the bathrooms. The grounds are magnificent and so beautiful to stroll around. It is a very peaceful, serene setting which is small enough to easily get around without feeling overwhelmed. My daughter and I saw several bunnies hopping around and they were so cute. There are fountains, courtyards, flowers, palm trees and shrubs everywhere you look. All the cast members were pleasant and helpful. The location is convenient to all the parks. Buses are another story ~ you just have to be prepared to wait, sometimes more than others. We have stayed at the Polynesian twice before and we both prefer the French Quarter hands down :-)
It's your run of the mill water flume ride with some AAs thrown in so it tells a nice little story. The laughin' place drop is more fun then the plunge into the Briar Patch imo. All in all it's fun but don't count on getting very wet on a hot day. Not worth more than 30 minutes in line.
It's your typical Dumbo ride but on top of a building, that's what makes it fun. It's a very short ride and usually has a long line but if you're not afraid of heights it's a fun ride.
As soon as you enter the line you hear the music and see all of the plants and in the background you hear the screams of people on the ride, you know you're in for a fun ride. Once you get into the lobby the themeing is the best I have seen anywhere. It really sets the mood for the ride. The pre-show is the best at WDW. It really looks and sounds like an episote of the Twilight Zone. Soon enough you're in the boiler room waiting to ride. (again, great themeing in here!) Once you get on the ride you go up a few stories and see a pretty cool illusion. Then you ascend to the top. (13 stories of course!) As you slowly move forward, you anticipate the drop (or launch!) ahead and are in for a fun unpredictable ride. Be sure to take a look at your picture on the way out :D. Afterwards you'll probably want to get right back in line and ride again! Easily one of the best rides anywhere. Must do!
I have heard so much about this ride but after riding it I was very dissapointed. First of all, even the Fast Pass line moved slow so with a FP we ended up waiting 30 mins... then when we got on the ride most of the tests were boring. (loved the one where you go around the turns really quickly though!) The biggest dissapointment of all was the over-hyped high speed test. It may be the fastest ride at WDW, but you def. don't feel like you're going ANYWHERE near as fast as you do on RnRC. (Heck, Big Thunder Mountain feels faster than this!) If you can walk right on it, do it. If not, get a fast pass if you haven't done it before or just skip it.
For those of you who do not read your transportation booklet that Disney sends you, it is your own fault. The booklet tells you that your luggage will take some time to arrive at the resort. The booklet also suggests that you pack a bag with items you may need during the day. For those of you with kids, this means pack some clothes for them, bathing suits, snacks, etc. The common sense part should remind you to take any valuables in your carry on, this includes cameras, laptops, jewelery, MEDICATION, video cameras, game systems, etc. Magical Express is a great service. Once you are on the bus, you will not wait more than 1 hour. The buses also don't stop at more than 3 or 4 resorts. Travel time from the airport to the resort is roughly an hour from the time you leave the airport until the very last stop. Did you ever think that the Cast Members that are there are trying to help you? Don't yell at them for losing your luggage, the airline lost your luggage. The cast members at the airport are trying to help you but yelling at them will not do anything. To the person i saw at the desk when i was checking in the other day, it is not nice to yell at people. how would you like it if some one started yelling at you for something you had no control over? Be nice!! Disney's Magical Express is awesome!
awesome hotel for my birthday in January!
i worked there and they are pricey but i did like everyone pronouncing it wrong its gear ar delli
In a perfect Disney world, Kali River Rapids would be a thrilling, E-ticket attraction. No world is perfect however and this ride fails to live up to its potential. It starts out quite well. The queue is very well themed. There are wonderful artifacts and lots of information about the effects of rain forest logging. Sadly, it all goes downhill from there. Basically, it's a short ride similar to the typical "White Water Canyon"-type attractions at other amusement parks. In this version, there are a few burning logs and nice lanscaping, but not much else. There is a small hill, a couple quick turns and then its over. I am not a big fan of water rides (I don't like walking around in sloshy shoes all day), but I do enjoy them if there is something out of the ordinary is offered. Disney's version is pretty ordinary, aside from the queue theming. In short, unless you are a big fan of getting wet (and even that is hit or miss on the Kali River), skip this attraction. Or (if the line's short) walk through the queue and take in all the neat stuff and then beat it to the exit.
The building's outside is amazing. As one of the few things that hasn't completely changed over the years, the glass triangle style and the imagination fountains are a great exterior touch. The ride has been through many changes with the orignial version being the best :( The current ride is good and the Honey I Shrunk the Audience show is funny. Imageworks is a decent postshow attratcion as well.
Catastrophe Canyon is the highlight of the Backlot Tour. All the effects are well done, you can feel the heat of the fire, it's a classic scene. The scene is perfect for the backlot.
Astro Orbitor resembles Aladin's magic Carpets and Dumbo's flight but is much more thrilling. Located high above Tomorrowland, Astro Orbitor gives a great view of the entire park. The thrill factor isn't huge, but it is a fun ride and an upgrade from Dumbo even though it doesn't have as much nostalgia. Unfortuanatelly, the lines are huge and it takes a long time before one can ride. It probably isn't worth taking a large amount of time away from other stellar attractions at MK, but if the lines happen to be short, it is well worth it.
This is one of my favorite rides on Disney property. The launch is really thrilling and the ride is great and smooth. Themed very well. The only negative is the outdoor part of the line is very boring and can get very hot.
Figment is a rather obnoxious character and this ride was boring. I miss the old one with Dreamfinder.
I love this place! You get all you can eat and it's a chance to eat some foods that you wouldn't normally eat. Not everything on the buffet is my personal favorite, but it's worth it to get to try something new! They even have a buffet with food for kids so if you don't like the African food you could always eat that. It's not as expensive as Jiko but you still get a fun experience.
They need to replace this thing. The effects are bad and you can tell how old the movie is. The preshow is the worst and it scares a lot of young children.. I think it's time for something new.
It's neat to see tomorrowland from the TTA. And going through the rides is cool too. You can even get a glimpse of a parade.
As with almost all the resorts in the Epcot resort area, it's only a short walk to Epcot and Hollywood Studios. This is a much more relaxing resort than Beach club as it does not cater to families like they do but has the same Nautical theme. Some things about Beach Club are better but Yacht Club more than makes up for it and I think it's the better of the two. If only it was a DVC resort :)
I like both the Swan and Dolphin. (I think the Swan is a little bit better) The only real problem is that some features in other Disney hotels are missing here. (Dining Plan isn't accepted and there really isn't any sign of Disney at all) but it's very nice on the inside. The rooms are nice and it's within walking distance of DHS/Epcot. IMO the architecture is really ugly on both (mainly the Dolphin) but the inside more than makes up for it. Overall it's a nice hotel if you don't mind the lack of Disney. (You do get Disney Transportation and Extra Magic Hours however)
I had stayed at the AKL Villas in '07 and was ecstatic about them - everything from the theme to the pool to the amazing buffet breakfasts at Boma. I decided to take my family with me in '08, and our stay started quite differently... first, we had requested a two-bedroom villa and were placed in a one-bedroom, so took this up with the CM's and they placed us in a different room. The second room, although it was a two-bedroom villa, did not provide us with a view of the savannah but an appetizing view of... construction. We once again journeyed to the front desk, reiterated that we were DVC MEMBERS (remember, kids - it gets you places!) and they upgraded us to the Vice-Presidential Suite, free of charge. Needless to say, it was magnificent. Kudos to an all around great resort, but even more props to how they handle their own mix-ups. They were very compliant, apologetic, and polite. Great staff, great pool, and I would highly recommend a savannah view over anything else.
We went back in April 08', Uncle Dave was our server. The kids enjoyed the atmosphere and the waitstaff. Food was excellent. The pot roast is absolutely to die for. We will definately eat here again on our April 09' trip. A must see!
I love this ride, the line is cool with all the blue lights and it feels very realistic. This is the best motion simulator-type ride I have ever been on. (Even though it's nothing like Star Tours or similar rides)
We were staying at the All Star Movies. If any of you know the park this hotel is at the end of the line so to speak. In the morning some busses would come to the hotel already full. We would have to wait sometimes for three busses to come to get on. Then of course we had to stand all the way to the parks. One evening we had reservations at Hollywood Studios. We waited 35 minutes for a bus while at least 5 Epcot and 3 Magic Kingdom busses came and picked up 3 or 5 people. When we told the Epcot bus driver about not seeing any Hollywood busses, they said "OK", nothing else. I thought they could at least say they would call in and tell them we needed a bus, but apparently they are not allowed to think for themselves. The most personable drivers were the Magic Express drivers who of course were allowed to accept tips. That made them much friendlier! All in all, the system works relatively well. I especially like taking the boat when I could. Very cool way to travel. I still love Disney, but will reconsider where I stay from now on. You get what you pay for, right?
It's a nice resort for a decent price. The rooms were about average size but love the food court and pool.
I love the Brownie Sundaes here, reasonably priced too!
I may have gotten too excited about the Wonder cruise going in. Kids programs are perfect. Castaway Cay is perfect. The cruise itself is a little better than Carnival. Really let down with the food. Not that it was bad . . . just nothing to get excited about.
I love this ride. Its starting to get a little old nowadays but its still fun and it's a great place to rest your feet or get out of the sun for 20 minutes or so.
Just like any of the all star resorts. Basic hotel amenities with a disney flare. Its better than an off ground hotel since you can use the bus transportation and you have all the characters around for the children but these places are just way to crowded. Bus line are always packed, Pool is always crowded, and the cafeteria is always a zoo. The rooms are pretty small and there are are over 1900 of them so its always noisy late at night and very noisy early in the morning, which is really crappy when you want to sleep after walking all day. In my opinion the moderate resorts are well worth the extra 40 or 50 a night so you don't have to deal with the crowds.
I love this restaurant. I have been going here since I was a little kid and I have never been disappointed. It has always had great food. It is a fixed menu but it is easy for eveyone to find something they will enjoy and they keep it comming until you are stuffed. The restaurant rotates and shows you the scenes from the land ride as the characters come around and visit the tables for pictures. Its definitely 1 of my top 3 Epcot restaurants.
I have visited the 50's Prime Time Cafe a handful of times from about when the studios opened to this year. Most recently I was very disappointed in the food quality. The atmosphere was great as always but the food actually made me sick. I ate some of the onion rings as an appetizer and they were so oily I couldn't touch my meal. I took a very nauseating bus ride back to my hotel. My girlfriend was picking up a souviner she had delivered to the hotel. While waiting for her to do that I had to run full speed to the nearest restroom and lost my lunch. I really dont know how I made it to the toilet in time. Thank goodness for that. But I doubt if I will ever go there again. Ill stick to the Sci-Fi Dine In and Brown Derby from now on.
If you are really into the Narnia series, this exhibit is well worth a look. It has some recreations of parts of the sets, a making of movie, costumes and props. For the regular Studios visitor, this is not really a must see attraction. If you have odne everything else, and there isnt a huge line, check it out.
This is the best new attraction in years! Walt would be proud. The 3D is top notch, I try to go a few times each trip.
I miss this one. I remember hopping parks in my teenage years to see this one more time. Might be dated now - but would like to see it again ;(
A must-ride! Very fun! The refurb. really adds to the ride and it looks very nice.
Green Side: 5/10 - It feels just like a regualar motion simulator which really aren't that fun to me. It's not worth a long wait. Orange Side: 8/10 - It seems pretty realistic! The G-Forces are cool but it got me a little dizzy and I don't usually get that after riding rides. The Gs really make your body feel sort of heavy. It's cool but I wouldn't recommend doing unless you feel like you can. Overall: 8/10 - It's a solid ride that's fun and gives you an idea of space flight.
Usually I perfer not going to Fantasyland on my WDW trips as nothing there really appeals to me but this is an AMAZING show! I wouldn't mind watching it several times in a row. The special effects are great and make it worth seeing. It's really just a great show. Worth seeing if only for a little break from the heat.
The shows are great! I wish I could have gone more than once before it closed. Many different rooms and different shows with great interaction with guests. I'll miss you Adventurers Club!
Saratoga Springs really feels like home, it's very nice. Very clean and new looking. The rooms are a nice size, (especially if you get a vacation home) and it's only a short walk or boat ride from Downtown Disney. You can also check out models for the Disney Vacation Club.
Really nice when you have a few people with you. Unless you have 5 or 6 with you though I would stay somewhere else as it is rather pricey.
It's a nice resort but the Savannah view is all that makes it worth the price. If I was paying more than $200 for a standard view, I would certainly stay somewhere else. Jiko is a nice place to eat.
Pretty much like the other All Star resorts, but All Star Music has family suites :) that's a plus. It's no deluxe resort but it'll do :)
We saw the booths at our hotel lobby and Hollywood Studios, but on the last day we finally decided to go on the tour at Saratoga Springs. Trust me, check it out, even if you decide not to sign up you get some nice gifts just for going :-) It makes staying at a deluxe resort affordable. Amazing deal.
Very cool and amazing show. I've seen similar acts on TV and it's great to see one live and be so close.
We've seen many other Cirque performances and this is a fairly typical one. Personally, I believe they are all overpriced but La Nouba is a somewhat pleasant change if you've spent a lot of time in the parks.
The movie now with Martin Short is great; a major improvement over the old one. The pavilion is beautifully done. Would be nice if the store had Canadian merchandise with Disney characters or logos.
We were very impressed by Spoodles. The main dining room was noisy, but nicely decorated. The open kitchen is a nice addition as well. Our server was not the best, but we seemed to be the only ones having trouble. As for the food, it was awesome. Everything was well seasoned, prepared, and cooked. I highly recommend eating there. The steak kebabs were excellent.
We've had a T-Rex Cafe open for over a year now, and the first time we went, it was fun for all. The atmosphere was chaotic but the grandkids LOVED it. We were placed in the Extinction Room where the noise level was almost painful, and conversation was impossible. The next time we went, we asked for the Ice Room. Much better. Food was comparable to Applebee's or Chili's. Apps included chicken (Pterodactyl)wings, mozzerella sticks, and quesadillas (T-Rexadillas on the menu). Usual complement of salads, sandwiches, two soups, pizza, pasta dishes, burgers, and some seafood. Desserts were cheesecake, donut holes or chocolate cake. Portions were generous, so splitting entrees is a good idea. I think if you view the restaurant as entertainment, you will not be disappointed.
Great buffet with something for everyone. The Characters are great for kids too.
We went this year to the Food and Wine Festival without knowing. It's a nice event and something interesting to do at Epcot, the booths from different cities/countries are interesting. Unfortunately we had no idea where the festival center was so we missed out on that portion but we at least got to see the Cities in Wonderland part. Epcot is a little bit more crowded during the festival.
Depending on what park, time of season etc. this can be good or bad. We had a fun time at DHS Extra Magic Hours but Magic Kingdom Extra Magic Hours were crowded. Be sure to check out AK for Evening EMH!
As a fan of Halloween events such as Hollywood Horror Nights, I was surprised to find I liked this event a lot better. Unlike EMH where only select rides are open, almost all of the rides were open with a short line (the only thing we waited more than 5 minutes for was Astro Orbiter) and you get a TON of candy. Plus you get an exclusive parade and fireworks show. There is also a Villain Mix and Mingle and some Dance Parties. It's a great, fun event. My only complaint is that it didn't last long enough =) If you're visiting in September/October you should consider going.
If it's Disney Merchandise, chances are that they have it. The largest selection I have seen. A great place to get shopping done after the parks close as it's open late.
I love taking the monorail, it's fun and most times there are seats available. It's fun going from TTC to Epcot and seeing the park.
Most of the bus drivers were very friendly and got us to where we were going. The only downside is having to wait 20+ minutes with sore feet in some cases.
MY MOM AND I LOVE THE CONTEMPORARY! IT IS AWESOME!
Well done Joe, well done.......This attraction makes me long for more like it- the detail- smooth ride- thrill factor- great story If you have not done this coaster please try it- it won't scare you to badly. Just an overall fun fide with a couple of twists and turns. This coaster is the best I have seen well done Joe, well done....
I did this last year- When you fly over Big Ben in 3-D- amazing! very well done, I also liked it when you went for the magic carpet ride through the streets ,almost makes you a little dizzy but this attraction is a BLAST don't miss it!!!
Without giving too much away, this is a great fireworks display, the soundtrack is good and the finale is superb! Another perk of MNSSHP, if you get the chance see this fireworks show.
Great ride, fun and thrilling. It's hard to believe it only goes about 27 mph! Nothing beats the music in the loading area with the clicking of the chain in the background. I love looking up and seeing the trains zooming by and the stars on the ceiling.
Great family ride, same type of ride as Haunted Mansion or Nemo at Epcot. (Different theme of course) Be sure to get there early when the line is only 10 mins. or so to avoid the hour long lines later in the day.
This is the best waterpark I have ever been to. Summit Plummet is exhilarating, and the place is themed so well. You can tell it's a Disney Waterpark :)
Great special effects, I got more wet on this than Splash Mountain! (That's a good thing :)
The Cobb Salad was one of the best things I have ever tasted, the chicken was great too. Our waiter was so nice. Even though it costs 2 table service meals on the dining plan, it's worth it.
The Character Breakfast is AMAZING! The food is great and the characters are great for kids. I definitely would eat here again :)
Very clean, hard to believe it was an amusement park restroom.
The sandwiches are very good! Good portions for the price. My favorite quick service location in Downtown Disney.
The Breakfast is quite good. Love the cinnamon rolls.
Those Dinosaurs are very realistic! Surprisingly this ride scared me more than any of the bigger rides. Certainly an experience you wont want to miss if you are at AK!
This is something you really have to ride, it's great! The 3D effects are great plus the added air effects are great. The line is usually over and hour so be sure to get your fastpasses early!
Space Mountain, Space Ranger Spin, TTA and Astro Orbiter really make Tomorrowland one of my favorites. It looks great at night.
The beginning where they do the special effects was really cool, seeing some of the props and costumes was really cool. Catastrophe Canyon was the best part :)
I wouldn't wait very long for this attraction, you really just put on headphones and listen to noises for 15 minutes. It's alright but I wouldn't go on it again.
Even though you need to arrive 45 or so minutes early to get the best seats this show is worth the wait! The fireworks are great, the water and fire effects are great also, the dragon is really amazing! This is an entertaining and top notch show that you can't miss if you visit Disney's Hollywood Studios
I love the Contemporary for a number of reasons, the pool area is great, the views of Magic Kingdom are breathtaking, the rooms are very nice, there are some good restaurants and gift shops and it is so convenient with a monorail station right at the resort and a short walk to Magic Kingdom. The Contemporary is truly one of my favorite resorts.
Stayed here on our most recent trip, the price was good and we figured it was only a place to sleep and we wouldn't spend that much time at the hotel this trip. The main building was very nice, the food court had decent food, the gift shop and arcade were pretty nice and the pools were nice. The huge characters on the outside of the rooms were great also. The rooms were where this resort really lacked, they were very small and the beds weren't that comfortable. The rooms were pretty clean and the housekeeping staff seemed very friendly. This wouldn't be my first choice for staying at on property, but for the value it's good.
This show in a dark, cozy theater is narrated by AA Mark Twain and Ben Franklin. With elaborate sets, audio, and animatronics, it tells the story of American history (albeit a politically-correct one). The music will move you, the message will make you feel honored to be an American, and the technology will wow you. What makes this show unique, however, is that is deliberately told through the eyes of the common man. During the Civil War scene, a Southern family is getting a picture taken. In the Great Depression, several men are listening to the radio at a gas station. Americans, don't miss it. Non-Americans will think it is over-emotional schmaltz.
This is a concert performed several times a day at the Epcot Morocco Pavilion, featuring a fusion of Middle Eastern and rock music. It will make you wanna dance. However, there is a belly-dancer with such a flat stomach and tiny hips that female audience members will want to shoot her.
And no, by sleeper I don't mean it will make you fall asleep. I mean it is laid back. This attraction is charming, playful, and has one of Disney's most memorable, adorable characters: Figment. You are on a tour through the Imagination Institute. The stuffy scientist is trying to demonstrate how imagination ought to be controlled, but "Figment of the Imagination" is dedicated to proving that imagination should be set free! Yes it's corny, but that's the point. Get in the Disney spririt and enjoy the catchy song, simple yet intriguing technology, and childish theme.
Every time I ride Great Movie Ride I have a different opinion of it. One thing stays the same, however: I don't want to ride it again. It is classic, but that doesn't mean it isn't showing it's age. The sequence in which the car is hijacked can be terrifying for youngsters, as is the alien that emerges from the ceiling to freak out AA Sigourney Weaver. The tour guides are very good, especially in the morning when they haven't recited the script eight-billion times already that day. My main issue with it is how few people under age 25 can identify any movie in this ride other than Wizard of Oz. I wouldn't even know Casablanca or Singing in the Rain existed if it weren't for this ride. The animatronic technology is also weak sauce.
The reason the rating on this is so low is because many of the reviews are from before there were WDWMagic ratings and thus they are given automatic zeroes. Hilarious, juvenile, and playful. It will put a smile on your face.
My husband and I decided to give T-Rex a try on their second day of operation. It was very busy, we had to wait over an hour for a table for two. We were expecting a long wait so we weren't too bothered by it. The restaurant is very well done and the service was very good. They did a great job with the theming. I wouldn't call the dinosaurs animatronics, just moving figures. They aren't Disney caliber, but they would cost millions each if they were and that's just not practical, so I can't fault them for that. T-Rex is divided into different themed rooms. I don't know the names for all of them but there is: the Shark bar- with a giant octopus and very cool aquariums. The fire room, the ice cavern, the sequoia room, and the fern room. My favorite was the ice cavern because're completely surrounded by "ice" and cool lighting effects. The room changes color and really looks icy. The restaurant is very loud and I wouldn't recommend it for very small children, children who don't like loud noises, or who are easily scared. I heard quite a few screaming little ones. But overall I think kids would LOVE T-Rex. Every 20 minutes or so, like at Rain Forest, there is what I would describe as a storm. It gets very dark and even louder. The dinosaurs all go crazy and the lighting changes color rapidly. It's not a place where you can carry on pleasant dinner conversation very easily. I went in to T-Rex with low expectations for the food, but I was pleasantly surprised. The food was simple, not gourmet by any means (why would you expect gourmet food in a place with giant dinosaurs?) but good. The portions are HUGE! I would recommend splitting your main course. I had the panini, it was a bit on the dry side and I was expecting it to be grilled but it was a cold sandwich. It was good though and I would have it again. We were too full for dessert but probably would have skipped it anyway- the dessert menu consists of only 3 uninspired desserts. Overall I'd say that T-Rex is better than the Rainforest Cafe and a MUCH better choice than Planet Hollywood especially for families. I think its a great addition to Downtown Disney!
I love this place, I found out about it when I went on the Keys to the Kingdom tour, and make a point of eating here everytime I go to the "Kingdom." The anchors away sandwhich is the best, it's a huge sandwhich and you get a choice of chips (Miss Vickies) or carrots and it's reasonably priced. It's nice to have something other than the usual hamburger / hot dogs.
this shows you every special effect you could ever want and its so interactive
thats really all you can say nobody cant love this park
omg this ride needs to be replaced or redone again
the acrutexture is great but the pavillion could use a makeover
this is a nice relaxing place and is usualy not over croweded
this ride is even more magical with the inhansments
this park makes learning fun
this is the best show on property. the lights sound and water affects make an amazing show.
this is an amazing place to be if you like animals. you get so many close encounters with them
is you like soda this is the place to be. free drinks and is air conditioned. perfict for a hot day.
if yuo have young kids this is a great place because all the main characters in are one spot.
thsi ride is very fun for all
this part of the ride is amazing the affects are incrediable. first the fire then the water comes over your tram. all i can say is wow.
this is my familys favorite ride. i love the costumes and all the actors do a great job
this is like all walt disney world restrooms. its clean and is normaly not busy. i love the tile color combonation with the teal white and black.
My daughter actually fell asleep in this. Not worth the wait when you have so many other things to do.
One of the best benefits of being in the Military. I was really surprised at how nice the resort was. Ten minute walk to Polynesian for monorail and a parking garage for driving yourself around WDW. I will never even think about staying aywhere else.
After reading some of the reviews about the food I was a little concerned going in. Very pleasantly surprised!! Get the meatball thing and eat all the smoked Salmon you can handle! Lots of time with the Princesses (Cinderella, Aurora, Ariel, Jasmine, and Belle). Will definitely schedule this again!
Last year I gave Nine Dragons an enthusiastic 10 rating, it’s always been an emotional favorite of mine as I’ve taken my son there for many years, we loved the food, the service and the location. Sadly when we booked out our annual trip to the Mouse House this year “Dragons” was closed for renovation however by the time we made the trip (first week of October) it was again ready to serve! I rearranged our dining reservations just to keep our tradition alive. Entering Nine Dragons we were a bit perplexed, nothing esthetically seems to have changed much, reports of cooking stations where chefs could interact with the customers did not exist. We were on the Plus Dining plan which incidentally has also changed in the past year, gratuity is no longer included nor are appetizers the later not being a crushing blow but the gratuity issue immediately rubbed me the wrong way and here’s why. It is no secret that for all the greatness of Disney they’re unrepentant weakness comes in that they charge an exorbitant price for food. Without the Dining Plan we would have paid (on average for two adults) $75.00 a night for dinner (and we’re not big eaters), which would have been $450.00 over 6 nights plus $150.00 for counter service, ouch! So the Dining Plan is a great money saver however, when the check comes they clearly mark the recommended tips at the bottom of the bill, showing an 18% and 20% tip! Now where I’m from average service starts at 15% and in some situations that’s even a stretch and truth be known out of 6 table service meals we only received exceptional service at Ohana’s and Chef de France for which the waiters received in excess of 20% tips, 3 dining experiences were merely average and the service as Nine Dragons took the cake for poor bed side manor! Although he crowd was extremely light the waitress in question barely made it past our table to take our order and when she presented the check, pointed out clearly in no uncertain terms where I could write in “the tip”, advised us that “the tip” was NOT included, that “the TIP” could be charged to our room or that I could pay “THE TIP” in cash! I can’t even remember her asking how our meal was, which for the record was what could be expected from any take-out place down the street. Now to steal a phrase from the Richard Nixon “let me make one thing perfectly clear” I am not cheap and will reward exceptional service with an exceptional gratuity, however if the service is sub-par or the server is just going through the motions I’m not embarrassed in the slightest to reward them with what they deserve, call me a cold, heartless curmudgeon but in a few EXTREME cases I’ve left nothing at all. Just dropping a plate in front of me will certainly not make money fly out of my wallet nor will a waiter or waitress making the amount of the tip a higher priority than the quality of service they provide cause dollar bills to spill onto the table. Sadly I’m not sure we’ll be back to Nine Dragons and can only hope that Disney will remind their staff at every level that good service starts with (can you imagine) service, I don’t need to be treated like a king but I do like to feel that my patronage is appreciated and that I’m more than a seat filler with a hole in my head that you pour food into.
Stopped here for a late night snack while waiting for the parade to begin. The CM who was supposed to be taking my order, ignored me for a while as she chatted with someone in the kitchen. I was the only person in there, standing right in front of her, and she just kept talking! The CM behind the counter was much nicer, and more than made up for it. And though I was only charged me for one meal, the chatterbox had accidentaly entered an order for two. So the nice CM gave them both to me and sent me on my way with a smile! The food was okay.
I am a HUGE Space Mountain fan since 1981. Side B is the best because of the steepest Bunny Hop towards the end of the ride. I seen what the inside of Space Mountain looked like with the lights on back in 2000 & 2004. I was amaized at how Disney can take a Roller Coaster and put it inside a Building 183 feet high 300 feet in Diameter. I love Space Mountain a True WDW Classic
I am a HUGE Space Mountain fan since 1981. Side B is the best because of the steepest Bunny Hop towards the end of the ride. I seen what the inside of Space Mountain looked like with the lights on back in 2000 & 2004. I was amaized at how Disney can take a Roller Coaster and put it inside a Building 183 feet high 300 feet in Diameter. I loce Space Mountain a True WDW Classic
First time there...food was ok...entertainment was great....sat in level 3 on left side of stage.....just a real fun time...kids loved it
ate at lunch time....perfect service....very nice person....talked to the kids....great food....will eat there again for sure
Horrible service...never asked us for a refill...came back twice during our entire meal..once to ask how it was & the other for our dessert. food was not that great either. the aquarium was nice. but that was it. Oh & we sat down 30 minutes after our reservation & that was at lunch time.
DME was so painless and simple, it was fantastic! We will definately use DME again. The busses are so comfy, too!
Of course, there were some drivers who were better than others. DW didn't like having to stand a couple times; she wanted to rent a car. I, on the other hand, enjoyed not having to drive at the end of the day.
Our room was clean. We were at the back of the resort so it was quiet. Overall cleanliness was good. Pool water was ice cold. Cafe was nice, as was the food. CM's were freindly and helpful. Seemed to be quite a bit of dust coming from the HVAC, though, as DD would wake up stuffy every morning due to her allergies. Didn't like some of the long waits for the busses, being the last resort they stopped at. Also didn't like having to be the last resort stop at the end of the night, either.
It was like a flavor explosion in my mouth, and a party in my tummy! Awesome food! Will eat here again.
It was nearly empty when we stopped for dinner. It was nice being able to spread out and relax for a bit. Not that impressed with the food.
Good, quick service. Chicken nuggets were good. Nice place for a quick snack or meal.
Great burgers! DD really loved Sunny Eclipse and ate just about all of her food while watching him. We really enjoyed ourselves here!
Great dogs! Great fries! Great piano player! Could do without the ducks and duck poop.
We arrived at 6:30 for a 6:50 dinner ADR, only to be seated at 7:30!!! DD was complaining she was hungry and tired, and as a result, by the time we got to eat, she barely ate anything! All the yelling and hoopla really annoyed us, as we were already annoyed. We will not eat here again. It was so not worth it.
Horrible experience...from all the steps, to being out of breath and having your picture taken, to our crappy service, and mediocre food. We will never, ever, ever, ever, ever eat here again. Disney closes PI, but this place stays open??? I don't get it. Take it's supports away and let the big blue ball roll off.
I wasn't too impressed with our breakfast. The buffett line closest to our table closed, and had me thinking that both sides were closed, so I never went back for 2nds. It wasn't until we were leaving that I noticed the other side was open. DD got to meet JoJo, Goliath, and June & Leo (from Lil Einsteins), so she was happy. All these character dining experiences, though, had her eating very little of her breakfast.
Eat here! Eat here! Eat here! We loved our food, we loved the service, and we loved the atmosphere. DW and I both ordered NY Strips and they were devine! The best steak ever!!! Well worth it!
This was our first table service and first character experience. We enjoyed the buffett and DD enjoyed meeting Pooh and Friends. Nice atmosphere.
Well, she was dressed as Sleeping Beauty. But it was a magical experience for all of us! Food was OK. I can't see boys liking this too much. Except grown up boys like me who loved meeting the princesses as much as my little princess!
It really blew me away! Not knowing what to expect, it starts off with a scene from the movie playing, and I'm thinking Oh No! Not a movie! Then the puppeteers come out...and then Aerial herself. Truely heartwarming! Can't wait to see it again!
This had me thinking again "How'd they do that?" Simply amazing with the way Crush interacts with the audience! And the cameo appearance in our show was a very nice surprise!
As a whole, this was our fav ride! The Imagineers are just awesome! We could have rode this all day!
It seemed to me that this area of MK had the most to do and see. There's so much that I loved about this area of the park! MILF, Buzz, Stitch, CoP, Space Mtn...we spent alot of time in this "land."
I loved this! The themeing is great. It was my first time, and rolling down the hallway really threw me off!
I couldn't understand the long wait for this one when the crowds were so light. Seems an awful lot like Snow White. We'll probably skip it on our next visit.
This is something that you should do if it's your first visit. We'll probably skip it next time.
I thought, as we rode past the aquariums and the characters from the movie appeared in front of us. Only Disney could do that!
We loved the Seas! We spent a good part of our day just watching the fish. We all loved seeing the dolphins and rays swim by. Not to mention the Nemo ride and Turtle Talk, plus our favorite restaraunt: Coral Reef.
We were cracking up the entire show! It was very cool having Marty tell 2 of our jokes!
Very photogenic and makes you feel like you're on a movie set.
I thought it was great! I rode by myself. It really made me feel part of the movie, if that makes any sense (probably not.) It does need an update.
Felt kind of silly going on by myself. DW didn't want to get wet (although I only got a little splash) and she thought DD wouldn't like it. Next time I'll be taking them both on. In the end, I was glad I went on by myself. I loved it!
...But cute for the kids, nonetheless. It is mildly scary, but DD wasn't scared of it. We might skip it on our next visit.
From the que to the coaster itself, this ride lives up to it's name and it ROCKS! DW enjoyed more than I, as I don't like loops too much. But it was a thrill!
After riding PoTC, it makes me want to actually watch the movie series. I have not watched them because I am not a Depp fan, but now I just might!
We really felt like we were flying! And the detail when flying over London was spectacular. If you look closely, you can see cars driving down the streets! Simply spectacular from start to finish!
We really liked this area, especially getting to meet Cinderella, Belle, and Sleeping Beauty, then Minnie and Mickey, and then a chance meeting with Mary Poppins. The Barnstormer was also very cool!
That was the first thing I saw waiting entry to the show and it cracked me up! The show is simply amazing and very well done. DD and I were reaching up trying to grab everything, including Donald!
Any real estate or apartments for rent on Main Street USA? Because I would so move in!
This is my happy place! I've never been happier than when I spent 3 days at MK! I want to go back to my happy place!!!!!!!!
Interesting, learning about Norway in this manner. It didn't dawn on me until the other day why the boat goes backwards for so long. (Because that's how Vikings would row their vessels.)
It was so much fun to finally get to ride this classic of all classic Disney rides! We giggled the entire time! Apparently, DD's favorite as she rode it 3 times!
Very educational experience! To learn about the research that Disney/Epcot is involved in was fascinating. Great way to get off your feet for awhile, too.
Great transition from the architecture in Fantasyland to the architecture of Frontierland. And, it's home to our favorite-HM!
I was very disappointed with this ride. The jokes were so lame, and I was so bored, I almost fell asleep (just like ETR). We will skip this on future visits.
What a huge, enormous, gigantic waste of time! DO NOT waste your time here...there's much better things to do at DHS. Like, stand around and do nothing, for instance.
From the pre-show on, this had us cracking up! DW and I are classic Muppets fans. Me more than her, probably. We loved it. It was a great way to start our day at DHS!
...But...it seemed so long! It just went on and on and on. It was neat, but at about the half-way point, I'm thinking it'll be over just around the bend. And then, we'd come into another huge room. And it'd go and on and on some more. It was worth riding, but way too long.
There was so much do to...we only made it through West. We loved the Pizza Game and Fire Safety Game, DD loved making her frog and making music with the robots.
This was my favorite fireworks show! Seeing the globe drift out and come to life was amazing. A must see!
We loved being able to try different pops from all over, even if they did taste nasty! It gives you some insight into what tastes other cultures around the world like.
At least, that's what I was thinking. As the previous poster stated, the Kodak pre-show is just ridiculously long. And the movie seemed very poor quality. How old is the whole Honey movie series anyways? Time to update! Moving on...
I think it's safe to say that this is mine and DW's collective favorite ride. And our DD seemed to love it too...she wasn't scared at all when we rode it in the daytime, and mildly scared during MNSSHP. Our favorite part is the hitchiking ghosts at the end!
AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!
Which she absolutely loved! She made me go on it twice with her, which I was more than happy to do. 2nd ride we got a car with Steelers colors! I do think that the cars could maybe be re-themed a la the Cars movie. And they do move awfully slow, but I understand that with the kids driving.
...That I'd re-visit WS. And only to go to the Mexico Pavalion and on this ride! Very well done...we loved it! It was hillarious!
The only area of Epcot to visit, IMHO. Skip WS and spend the day here!
Frontierland is very well themed. Splash and BTMRR are awesome!
The colors there are amazing! So bright and vivid!
Message on our bus said the show was at 9 PM. We get there at 8 PM to find that it started at 8 PM and was standing room only. We were too far away to see anything. Very disappointed.
My DD could have stayed there all day and commanded the robot to beat on the different objects if I'd have let her. Very neat!
We really, really enjoyed Future World, and missed a large portion to check out World Showcase. Next time, I think we'll be sticking to the FW side and skip WS. WS needs to add more E-tickets, IMHO.
I found it...lacking something. Either I was starting to get tired from a long day, or this nearly bored me to sleep. It could be a lot better. *Yawn*
This was so much fun, especially getting to turn around and see DD and DW both cracking up!
Not our favorite, but we had fun nonetheless. Next time, we can probably combine this park with another, like AK.
I found the carousel in excellent condition. For the amount of riders that pass through everyday, and the amount of beating the horses get from over-excited kids, it is immaculate! Good job to the CM's in upkeeping this attraction!
Bought a misting fan in Canada, and the CM was quite rude. There was next to no water in the bottle, and she would not fill it, or let us, fill it with the ice that the fans were sitting in. She told us not too politely to fill it at the water fountain.
In no way, shape, or form is this better than TSM. We also thought our car jerked around to much when we were moving to get the targets.
When we saw BPB, it was extremely hot. I bet the heat index was well into the 100's. And it showed on the CM's in the parade. I really felt bad for them. They looked so exhausted. I was worried a few were about to drop. There should be some way to modify the performances when it is that hot.
This was DD's first roller coaster ride. We all loved it!!! Can't wait to do it again!
My DD really enjoyed it, thus we did too. Air conditioning would be nice...
On our next visit, the only thing we're heading for in Adventureland is PoTC.
Husband and I love the sammies here. He likes soup, so always gets the tomato soup. Always crowded, but the line seems to move along pretty quickly. It is hard to get a table at times. Even the iced tea tastes fresh! Don't pass up the desserts either. I think they are so busy that it keeps the food fresh. Only complaint is the noise level... VERY noisy.
Husband and I are sure to eat here every visit - some times it's our first stop! We typically get the fish n chips. Great place to take a load off and the food has always been good and fresh. Service is fast and efficient.
We've eaten at the PH at Disney twice over the last few years, the most recent being in 2006. (The first one was around 2000) We did not change our mind - we still don't like it. Service unfriendly and slow, food just so-so. It's fun to look at all the memorabilia, but it hasn't changed much either. With all the great places to eat at WDW - I'd tell anyone to skip this place.
The entertainment and atmosphere are great. The food is good - not the BEST german food I've had but way up on the list! (I'm a little picky - my mother was born in Germany and my grandmother cooked for us all the time... ) I would defintely recommend it to any one.
Right up there as one of my favorite things about EPCOT are the all the random street acts. The JAMMitors are awesome! Check out the entertainment schedule insert when you enter the park - there are all kinds of good ones.
Husband and I love this ride - we splashed down on all 3 of the slides over and over! Loved it!
This ride is really cool and fun. No matter what time or month you go { maybe not December } there is always a long line, but the ride is worth it. It's a good long ride and a great way to relax. With music and a classic tale of the Disney Original Movie " Song of The South" who wouldn't like it? Oh and "SPLASH" !
The food here is pretty good. The variety is outstanding. The service is so so though. Don't let the review ratings scare you. Several people who wrote positive reviews forgot to add a rating therefor it automatically is set at 0.
I honestly didn't like it. The breakfast at the castle was way better. The food was not that great tasting at this restaurant. For the cost, I expect eggs that actually taste normal. The server was good though. She was really slow on drinks, but was really nice. Here is how I came up with my score Service 8, Food 6, atmosphere 5, wait time 6.
I was going into Tutto Italia with mixed opinions because I didn't know what to expect. Overall, I was pleasantly surprised. The atmosphere is purely of Italian flare, and the wait staff are all from Italy which makes it authentic. Our waiter was very nice, but didn't seem as attentive. But I can't really count it against him, as they were VERY busy that night. So the slow service in this case was understandable. I ordered the Pollo al Mattone (roast chicken) and it was very delicious. Meat was very tender and hot, I really enjoyed it a lot. I then had the cannoli for dessert, and it was so rich and sweet. I also was surprised at how huge it was! Overall, this is a very good place for Italian food if you're not in Italy itself. Check it out if you can!
I don't get the somewhat average/mediocre reviews for this place, I found it to be very enjoyable. The waitress was very attentive and always checked up on us very frequently. I ordered the pot roast and it was delicious. The meat was so tender and falling off the fork, definitely the best I've had in a long while. This was also the first time in my life I tried key lime pie. It was very good, very creamy and smooth. Overall, I was impressed; since I was going into this knowing the reviews it got from others here. The atmosphere and water view were really nice. (Had a great view of the World of Disney store!) Check it out if you get the chance, you may be pleasantly surprised.
We loved this boat ride/tour and felt it was well worth our time. (so did our feet LOL) Def. take the time to do this "ride" well worth it.
The first meal of our stay (free dining yay!) was here. We were quite pleased with the service and food and felt our server was very attentive. Absolutely 2 thumbs up! :)
My Mom and I had 8:50pm reservations here on 9/17/08. We DID check in with no wait a 1/2 an hour early. I must say, any/all rave reviews you've heard about Le Cellier are TRUE! Our server was wonderful and our food was EXCELLENT! We both ordered the NY Strip and the pretzel bread was to die for :D (But hey, we are bread kinda people:) For dessert we had chocolate "moose" and Creme de Brulee (1st time for the second one) and both were incredible. In summary~Excellent food, service, and atmoshphere~not to be missed :)
We were lucky enough to get "free dining" for our last trip to DW (Mom/Daughter Trip 9/13/08-9/20/08:) and we both agreed that Hollywood and Vine was the BEST meal of our trip (we ate at Le Chef de France, Le Cellier, Garden Grill, 50's Prime-Time, & Planet Hollywood) Our waitress was wonderful! (went and got us butter because we couldn't find it :) and checked on us frequently. The food was unbeatable~excellent choices (in addition to being "all you can eat") and our wait was nearly non-existant despite folks without ADR's being turned away. We are planning to return here on our next trip!
My Mom and I just returned from a great stay at CBR (9/13/08-9/20/08). It was our first time staying on-site. We thought our room was wonderful~mousekeeping did a great job (we did tip daily:) and we even received a cute towel animal mid-week. The resort itself is beautiful. We stayed in Barbados. The only "problems" we encountered were: A missing tv remote (promptly brought by mousekeeping) A noisy fridge~which we just turned off at night (it kept drinks cold while we were at the parks all day) Some confusion with check out/magic express~we received someone else's luggage tags/check out info. (This was taken care of PRONTO at the custom house) Honestly, and maybe we are just not that picky, these slight issues certainly didn't put a damper on our stay :) I am a smoker (I know..boooooo) and our room was in close proximity to a very lovely "designated smoking area". The resort is large~however we were pleased to discover mid-week that we were about a 5 minute scenic walk to Port Royale/Main Pool. We didn't utilize the main pool (although it was REALLY nice!) but did enjoy the quiet pool in our area after a long day at the parks. Bus service was incredible. We never waited more than 10-15 minutes for any bus, and my 63 yr old Mom was offered a seat on a crowed bus EVERY TIME. We were amazed at the courtesy of our fellow bus riders. Buses were crowed leaving the park at night~but they were showing up quickly, sometimes even before the previous bus left! All in all, it was a once in a lifetime, wonderfully memorable, Mom/Daughter trip to WDW :)
Stayed at CSR 9/20/08 - 9/27/08. We have a family of 5; 3 boys (20 mo, 6 yr, 7yr) Pros: The resort itself was very, very nice. Grounds were beautiful - quite a feast for the eyes. It was spread out and huge, as advertised. Rooms were nice and large enough for our family of 5 - we stayed at Pop Century last year and found it too small for 5. Mousekeeping was great! CM's were friendly. Bus service was great. Pool was fun for all. Cons: We didn't like the fact that the resort was not Disney themed like PC. Went to the Maya Grill for dinner one night - bad idea. Food was very average at best and WAY overpriced - almost fell over when I looked at the bill. I would have been much more upset with the experience if I wasn't on the free dining plan. Would not stay at this resort again as a family - maybe if it was just me and my wife. If not for the room size, my resort preference would definitely be PC.
This will always be my favorite ride, I honestly am not sure why. It's just a good old fashion good time. From the crazy inclined people mover walkway to looking at the Magic Kingdom from different ways. In my early years I used to be afraid every time it went into Space Mountain, for fear that I would suddenly be on a roller coaster! It's almost like a little behind the scene's breezy and relaxing tour. I miss the old narrative, and name of course. Good at nighttime too, when youngsters are getting tired by still want to do something.
I wish Disney would use the talent they have to do something special with that prime location in tommorow land.
Who couldn't love the monorail?! It's always a fun time, since I was young at it was always packed, and now still to explore the hotels and parks. I think it holds a place in my heart, as I always thought the technology was pretty cool. And you can memorize how to say "stear clear of the doors" in a new language!
I've always liked this restaurant, since first it opened. Honestly, I've probably never even had a great meal. As I recall food is average, and slightly slow coming. I go for the theming - it completely puts you in another time and place. Sitting in the cars, at the drive-in watching old horror and sci-fi movie trailers, I just think is a cool time. haha. It's just a fun flashback of a time I never got to be a part of. But if they try to seat you in a table not at a car, just say no, it's not as much fun. And be prepared if more than two people to not be able to sit and have a conversation, as the table in cars are in two seat rows.
Not sure I've ever had an actual meal here, but it's a great place to stop and have a soda and a rest overlooking "It's a Small World". Who doesn't love to people watch!?
Ate here in May 2006 with my mother. All I can remember is how busy this place was. We were hungry and needed to eat, but it was a hassle waiting in long confusing lines (because every station does not serve the same food) for just overpriced hamburgers. We could not find a place to sit, either indoors, or outside, and had to sit at a bench around a nearby tree, for a few moments until a table opened up. When your hot and cranky and just want to eat, this probably isn't your best bet when it's busy. I do recall having other meals or snacks on past trips with it not being so busy though, but it's very much changed since those days.
First time here was in '98 when on a special Christmas trip with entire family. My parents, grandparents and I, along with 5 other family members dined during the dinner character meal. We had a blast! The food was great, served family style, general enough choices for anyone to find something. Good old fashioned comfort food, with sasparilla as the special soft drink, I recall. The characters were so fun, you could tell they enjoyed their job, and made each and every one of us smile and laugh! And isn't that what Disney World is for?! My cousin, who is 18 now, even still recalls Goofy pushing her around on her chair! We still talk about it and laugh. We ALL enjoyed this time, ages 4 - 70... Visited again in 2006 while on a trip with my mother. Once again, a great time. Service was good, food was good, and as before the characters did not disappoint! We got some great shots with them, and you can tell we were just having a great time! I would recommend the Liberty Tree for an easy care-free character dining experience. Sit, relax, pig out, laugh, and take some smiling pics with your favorite characters!
We had the time of our life. Great show. Great food. Great time. Bottom line? YOU MUST NOT MISS IT.
The buffet is what makes this place work. You can get what you want based on what looks good and you can eat all you want. I give the buffet offerings a 10 and the food an 8. The characters and atmosphere are a 10.
The food was a 9. The atmosphere was a 10. The staff/characters were a 9. Loved it.
Movies is a good place, just prepare yourself for a very small room, especially the bathroom. I would give the bathroom a 6. The pool is great. Food court and shops are also great. The large icons around the resort were very, very popular with my daughters aged 6 and 8 at the time we went.
We traveled with my best friend and her DH (he had never been to Disney before). We had raved about LeCellier for months to our friends, Shelley and Tom, and LeCellier did NOT let us down or disappoint. It was definitely the best meal of the trip. We all had the cheddar cheese soup for an appetizer. Shelley and Tom fell in love with it (in fact, when Shelley got home--they left earlier than us--she researched and found the receipe). The pretzel bread was a big hit, although I really like the sourdough bread. Shelley had the New York Strip Steak with Roasted Yukon Potatos, and Tom had the Prime Rib with Roasted Yukon Potatos. Shelley and Tom said it was a terrific meal--both were able to cut their meat with just a fork--it was that tender. Mark and I both had the Mushroom Filet (me, minus the mushrooms--don't like mushrooms) with the cream cheese mashed potatos (yes, they substituted without any problem. The filets were tender, cooked to perfection without a piece of fat and just delicious. Tom who hates cream cheese tried my potatos not knowing what they were and kept trying to steal them the rest of the night. I had my favorite Disney dessert--Chocolate on Chocolate Whiskey Cake. The other three had the Chocolate Moose. We all loved our dessert and literally licked our plates clean. Shelley was given a Where Dreams Come True Certificate for her birthday as were we for our 25th anniversary. ALL of the CM's signed it. LeCellier continues to be a must do for us every trip.
Me and my girlfriend had dinner at Jiko last summer and it was maybe the best meal I ever had. I had the grilled pork tenderloin and. the sweet potatoe tamales. The portions were huge and absolutely delicious. The server recommended a great pinotage south african wine which was also amazing. Just being at the AK lodge is fabulous and both Jiko and Boma are my favorite restaurants. If you are looking for something different, definately try Jiko and experience a great meal with an spectacular atmosphere.
As expected, fantastic theming throuhgout this excellent ride. A must do for any thrill ride seeker.
I've stayed at POP twice and have enjoyed it both times. I never had any problems and the place was neat and clean. While shopping, several of the CM remembered who I was which is nice with so many people passinf through. The food court was always neat - nothing on the floors and tables kept clean. The food was good and plentiful.
Take the money you save staying at Pop Century (rather than a mid-priced resort) and up-grade your Disney vacation package to include Dining Plus. We’ve made NUMEROUS trips to Mickey’s World over the years and always paid for meals as we went along and it can prove to be a skosh spendy. Last year for our annual father and son trip we upgraded to meals, ate like royalty and saved a kings fortune, our meal in France alone would have been $118.00 and the gratuity was included, AMAZING! As for Pop Century, it’s always clean, safe and convenient. Two tips however if you enjoy silence, request a room that doesn’t face the pool and one that’s located on the second or third floor as the luggage trolleys’ do tend to run late and right past rooms, the flashing lights and engine noise can be a tad disruptive to sleep, as a side bar to noise, the toilets are like jet engines making the need to set your alarm for 7am hardly necessary. Over all the Rooms are smallish but quiet and more than adequate for 4 adults who just need to shower and sleep, for two adults and one or two (well behaved) children they’re perfect. I also prefer Pop to the All Star Resorts as it’s a much quicker bus trip to all the parks except Animal Kingdom (Disney Hollywood Studios is practically across the street). Staff is as would be expected at any Disney hotel friendly and quick to assist with any matter. The maintenance and maid staff’s are exceptional. The food court and gift shop are fairly priced and unremarkable although not a bad place to pick up a tube of toothpaste, last minute gift or to grab a quick snack at the end of another rewarding Disney adventure!
The bar itself was in a great spot however comma the bar tender was rude (not very atentive) and it took forever to get a drink. We left and went into the Main Lobby to get a drink instead. So if you are looking for a drink at the Poly go inside to the second floor and enjoy. Oh and the bar tender there was wonderful.
A wonderful place to kick back and have a drink to cool off, the bar tenders were very helpful and informative they had a lot of info on shows (Devine) and other places in WDW that we may want to check out. All in all lovely place.
Do the intense if you can handle it..just remember to stare forward and ride on an empty stomach. Really fun!
The first time I ate there (2006) they had scalloped potatoes that were freaking amazing, pineapple bread, and a huge bowl of cocktail shrimp. Then this spring when we went, the shrimp had been replaced with grilled shrimp. While it's still pretty good, it's a pain in the butt to peal and eat. The old shrimp was so much easier, and you could dip it in several different sauces. I only had four shrimp this time, where as last time I had a ton. Fast forward to Saturday. Out comes the bread, "Hey where are the pineapple chunks?" It still taste sweet, but no pineapple inside. Then out come the drinks, we ordered 3 sprites and a lemonade, not hard. "Where's my sprite?" "Oh, I thought you wanted a water." "No." Quite the evening so far. Then out come the appetizers. "Here's the broccolli and noodles." "Where's the potatoes?" "We don't have those anymore." Instead of the amazing potatoes we have RAMEN NOODLES!!! What the hell?! I'm paying $30 for this!!! I don't want $0.15 noodles in a fancy bowl!!! The rest was pretty good but just not the same without the bread, shrimp and scallops. This place used to be our favorite on property, but now Liberty Tree Tavern takes back the prize. And Sunday at Liberty Tree Tavern was just great! The food was excellent! The service was super! And the characters made us laugh all night. We were in there for a little more than two hours!!! Two helpings of Mac N Cheese, tons of flank steak and turkey!! If they introduced the scalloped potatoes there, I don't think I'd ever leave!!! So for those of you going to Disney, try to get into Liberty Tree Tavern!! Not too expensive, all you can eat, and it's character dining! For the price, there's better.
The food was very good, including the appetizers. The service was very slow. It took longer than 15 minutes to get our appetizers, then our food came right on its heels. Our server was chit chatting to every table and not taking orders we were done with our meal before she came back and even asked if we needed refills on our drinks. The food was good just beware the bad/slow service. I may think twice on returning.
My husband and I ate at Jiko's in May, he liked the food, I did not. I had a chicken dish and it was so aweful I couldn't eat it.
We spent June of 2008 in Florida and like every year before we spent 12 days at WDW. This was the only time we've stayed at Coronado Springs. The staff and the food were fantastic. I only wish I could get the recipe for the appetizer. I can't even remember the name of it. My wife and son can be picky when it comes to new food items from new places. The appetizer disappeared bread and the dip were gone in a matter of minutes. The steaks were great. The wait staff were extremely friendly and helpful.
We go to WDW every year and stayed at Port Orleans French Quarter every year but one. On one of the nites it rained, instead of going back to a park we decided to make reservations at Boatwrights. Our waitress was more interested in her table of 12 than she was the 3 of us. She was very hateful when ask a question about the types of potatoes served. She walked past us 3 times with our glasses empty before she filled them. She brought the wrong food and to be honest the food there sucks. It was the worst experience I've ever had at Disney World or anywhere else for that matter.
Just returned from Beach Club August 19--26 2008. The Resort itself is great. Well maintained and in a brand new refurbished room. Even given a free upgrade to concierge upon check-in. The food was great and everything was kept neat and orderly. The CMs were fantastic, especially the recreation team that had dancing and activities on a regular basis several times a day every day. However, my family and I will try to never stay here again. Out of control children were running rampant up and down the hallways, screaming, yelling, and just acting downright rotten. The bigger problem was that these parents allowed their children to act in such a way with no discipline. The concierge lounge was filled with misbehaving children throwing food and hollering in a spoiled manner. Concierge dishes and glasses were broken on a daily basis in the lounge, poor CMs. We will continue to stay on the Yacht Club side (they were booked solid for August). You can tell that Disney tries to market Beach Club towards families with children. I was dismayed to see the common areas of the Resort take a wrong turn into Disney Character Land. The Resort is so stately and beautiful from the outside, but the inside carpets are covered in bright flashy colors with characters from Little Mermaid and Nemo not so subtlely thrown in. The original decor was much nicer. I was told the Yacht Club side, in its refurbishment, will not add characters and wild coloring. From now on we will try for Yacht Club (our preference) or BoardWalk. I am a teacher, and I love dealing with kids good and bad, but the lack of parenting combined with unruly children at this Resort was really too much for a vacation. I can get the same vibe and pay far less at an All Star. If you want relaxation stay away from Beach Club--it is a deluxe that caters to the children. And their 'parents' seem to act more like "friends."
We have yet to visit O'Hana for dinner (but we will very soon). We found it to be surprisingly good for breakfast. We had more character interactions than we have had at other, larger venues. And since the food is family-style, it was superior to the usual buffet food.
We went for the Playhouse Disney breakfast. The character interractions were fun. Our daughter loves Jo-Jo and the Little Einsteins, so this was a must-do for us. We had an unfortunate situation where Jo-Jo kept passing by our section. The place was practically empty, but she kept visiting the same tables and skipping our area completely. We were there for an hour and expressed to our waitress that we were ready to leave as soon as we got a chance to see Jo-Jo. After several promises that she would be right over to see us, the hostess eventually grabbed Jo-Jo and sat her down in an empty booth and then brought us over. The food was about what I expect from a Disney breakfast buffet. Not bad, but there was no WOW factor. Of the character meals I have done, this is the least impressive.
We always go to Prime Time when we go to Disney. The food is always good. On our last visit I had the pot roast which was spectacular. The atmosphere is fun. We've yet to be disappointed.
Having stayed at the POP over a dozen times after staying elsewhere on property, I have to say I enjoy being here the best. The grounds are immaculate and almost always on the quiet side (not including the pool area). We have spent many hours walking around all the buildings, admiring everything to see. POP Century is also conveniently located, less than 10 mins to Hollywood Studios. A nice boat ride takes you from there to EPCOT, where the monorail can take you to the Magic Kingdom. While the rooms are on the small side, I would hate to be traveling with the group that vacations in their room. Everytime we go to WDW, we only use our rooms to sleep, shower, and hold our stuff. Room ammenities are pretty much the same as other WDW resorts, except their are no interior corridors (as in some of the Deluxe Resorts). The main lobby has an great gift shop, arcade, and dining facilities, and the decorations are a blast for looking back throught he years. While everytime you go to WDW there will be new cast members throughout, so I don't think it's fair to comment on direct experiences with them, good or bad, when giving a review. Every one has their days, and not every guests "needs" can always be accomodated the way they would like.
The food at Pepper Market is quite good. I just wish they had some more low-end options in terms of prices. You can't just grab the usual Disney burger. Plus, gratuity is automatically included in the prices. But all the servers do is bring you drink refills which you could easily get for yourself. I liked the Pepper Market. But I'd like it better if it also had some of the cheaper food from some of the other food courts.
This place was super busy when we were there. Sometimes that happens, but it made the layout a bit of a problem. Because there is different fod served at different "docks" I had to wait in long lines twice in order to satisfy my entire party. The food itself was decent and right in line with Disney prices. I just wish all the places that served hot sandwiches also had french fries.
We ate here on a really busy day. The wait was ridiculous. The staff was clearly exhausted and not especially friendly. I couldn't blame them entirely as it was a hot, unpleasant day and the lines showed no sign of letting up any time soon. Still, it fell flat of the expectaions one has of Disney. When I finally got my food, it was quite tricky navigating the jam-packed dining room with a tray full of food and sodas with no lids. The food was okay. Mostly McDonalds food although the burgers are a step up (they are Disney burgers). The price is in line with Disney food, which hurts a little as it is much more expensive than McDonalds. If you're trapped in the park and you want a counter service meal, Restaurantosaurus will fit the bill. But unless you have a really picky eater who won't eat anything else, I'd go for something else.
There was nothing spectacular about the Backlot Express. But we did get a decent lunch at the expected Disney prices. The atmosphere was enjoyable. Food was good, but not exceptional. There were no lines to speak of during our visit. And the toppings bar was quite nice.
We stopped there once for some drinks and stuffed pretzels. They weren't bad, but they were no better than something you might get at the mall food court. For what we were spending, I regretted the purchase. There was very little filling. So, basically it was just a hot pretzel.
The food just wasn't very good. My daughter's pizza was scorched and the adult meals were just okay. My oldest daughter had the grilled chicken plate which looked to be the best out of all our food! Staff was excellent, princesses were even better! They brought out signed birthday cards for both of our girls! This is a great character dining spot for characters, NOT for the food!
First let me say the resort was beautiful! The CM's were amazing! Our room was on the first floor facing the pool, very convenient to pool, buses and boats! We had towel animals everyday, with balloons and cards for my daughters birthdays which was great! I will say that the rooms are somewhat small, we had a courtyard view with bunk beds for two adults, a 6 year and 7 year old. The bathroom was small and wasn't "sparkling" clean (a little mold in grout lines). Overall our experience was good. We never had to wait on boats, only a few minutes for buses. I would recommend the Wilderness Lodge and would probably stay again!
I can't find enough words to explain how wonderful this meal was. I was very disappointed to read the previous "blah" reviews and the last reviewer that rated the Bistro de Paris 4/10 - this is a 11/10! First off, I am a very picky eater so I didn't go in with high expectations or the thought that I'd eat everything on my plate. My husband and I were walking through the France area and stumbled upon Bistro de Paris and decided to give it a try. What a wonderful surprise! We walked in, in our daily attire and all sticky from outside - but even though we may have not felt the prettiest, they didn't treat us any different. Polite and helpful right at the start with the Hostess. We both ordered the Beef Tenderloin (Filet Mignon) plate. We were both expecting small pieces of meat and, because I am so picky, I wasn't expecting to eat the potatos. Oh my goodness, was I shocked when we got our plates! The Tenderloins were at lease 8 oz. (not sure exactly, they were just large for a Filet) and the POTATOS!!! They were the perfect "whipped" potatoes, and in the middle there were little meat shavings. It's difficult to explain, but trust me - I only eat meat and potatos - and this was the best (and of course, fanciest) I have ever had. For the $37/plate price - I was more that pleased and satistfied to hand over my $$$. Needless to say... desert was amazing as well. This is an EXPERIENCE. We were at the restaurant for an ENJOYABLE two hours. The staff (our waiter: Damien) was wonderful, checking on us and providing us rolls/refills/etc. I was happy to take the time to have a top-notch meal and really enjoy it. I was willing to give up $140 (with tip and 2 glasses of Chardonnay - delicious) for the food and experience we had. It was nice to to have to settle for a burger or chicken fingers or slob down food in a crowded atmosphere. It's been a few hours and I still can't stop thinking about this meal and experience. I'm axious to go back already. This is a wonderful place for you and your loved one to go to have a private and meal without feeling like you have to have a million bucks.
Mr. Toad was really a great MK darkride. The two track idea was brilliant. Gotta love how you end up in a variation of "hell" on both tracks. That's kinda twisted but still funny. I can't say that it was better or worse than Pooh, but they should be able to coexist. (build Pooh were 20,000 leagues used to be?)grr. R.I.P. Mr. Toad
Great ride with great theming. If you want a real thrill try not holding on to the lap bar and lifting your feet off the floor (trust me you won't fly out) it will throw you around quite well. Thank goodness for the padding on the insides of the car. I have to agree with other reviews the back is where it's at. You can request it, you may have to wait for the next train but it is worth it. My favorite of all the mountain rides and maybe overall.
We stayed at POR for the first time in November 2007. I absolutely fell in love with this resort. We were put in Alligator Bayou section, Building #24. The only downside was that the room was very far from the main building, but it was no big deal. The rooms were so cute, larger than the values, had a small fridge, the beds were really comfy, loved the rustic woodsy decor of the rooms...very cozy, POR is very quiet for its size, foodcourt choices were great for breakfast and a late night snack (since those were the only times we ate at the foodcourt). We had no problems with the bus service...didnt really know what to expect with the reviews that we read about POR and FQ sharing busses and having long waits. Mousekeepers were great, and our rooms were always cleaned when we came back in the afternoon from the parks. I really love how POR and FQ have boat transportation to Downtown Disney...it was really nice and relaxing to get away from the busses. We used to boat almost every evening, since the parks closed a little earlier...we'd go to DTD to shop, have a drink, and relax. Port Orleans feels like a staying at a "mini-deluxe resort", without having to dish out all that extra money for an actual deluxe. Our stay was very pleasant, and would definately stay here again. This year we going the same time in Nov and will be staying at French Quarter, since it is a lot smaller we may not have a far room, I am really looking forward to our stay there.
A GREAT PARK.. IT TRULY IS THE HAPPIEST PLACE ON EARTH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG - what can I say about this awesome restaurant? First, let me say that I am not a fan of "all you can eat" smorgasboards, but Boma, recommended by a friendly Disney cast member at Magic Kingdom, will be on my itinerary each and every time I go to WDW. Boma, located inside Disney's beautiful Animal Kingom Lodge, offers traditional African-themed food. I was a bit apprehensive at first, since my partner is a picky eater and not a fan of some more exotic flavors. We arrived before the restaurant opening, and were greeted by a friendly hostess who led us to a table adjacent to a window overlooking a waterfall. The restaurant was huge, but didn't seem so because there were trees inside to simulate outdoor dining. Our first look at the buffet blew us away - so many colorful, interesting foods boggled the mind. Each selection tasted as good as it looked, from authentic, tender barbecued meats, to sweet and spicy side dishes, to wonderful soups (our personal favorite was the carrot ginger), to mouth-watering desserts. We chose to use our dining plan, which charged us each one table service for the experience. What a steal. I would have paid $50 per person to eat this buffet. We each purchased two martinis to enjoy with our meal. I enjoyed the soup so much I was inclined to ask the waiter for the recipe, thinking "fat chance" of ever getting one. Instead, he went to get a note card, had me write down my name and address, and two weeks later I received a typed letter from the chef with the recipe for carrot ginger soup. The letter opened by saying "we are thrilled you enjoyed your food and we are pleased to share the recipe with our customers." WOW. Just... wow. Would I do it again: In a heartbeat High Points: Nearly everything Low Point: Tables a bit close, chidren sitting nearby
What a cute, adorable restaurant - just like Grandma's house. We opted for dinner at the 50's Prime Time Cafe after having lunch at the Sci-Fi Drive-In, which was probably a mistake since we were not ravenously hungry after our lunch. We were greeted by an older woman as our hostess (was that my Grandmother?)who led us to our table. We walked through what looked like a mock-up of the inside of someone's actual house - living room, the parlor, the kitchen, the dining room.... each room sat three or four tables of 4-6 people, and each table had an old-fashioned TV at one end which played classic TV shows. Our wait staff (who introduced himself as "cousin Jimmy") was attentive and treated us like we were one of the family (I was reminded, for instance, that putting my elbows on the table wasn't polite, and that I wouldn't get dessert unless I finished all of my meal). I didn't eat all my meal but I still got the dessert anyway, so there, Cousin Jimmy!! Even waiters/waitresses from other tables stopped by to say hi. We were blown away, and thought, "only at Disney!" So much fun. The food was typical meat-and-potatoes fare. My partner got meatloaf, which he didn't like (surprise - his mom makes the best), and my meal consisted of fried chicken with the typical sides. Not the best food but good quality, with great portions. We dined on the meal plan and got an appetizer and huge dessert with our meal. I think we left the restaurant 10 pounds heavier than when we walked in. Would I do it again: Yes High Points: Like you were dining at your grandmother's, great role playing by the wait staff Low Point: A bit noisy inside restaurant
Bistro de Paris was a "last minute" choice for us since we changed our park itinerary at the last minute.... our first choice for dinner at EPCOT was the Coral Reef at the Seas pavilion, but with no seating available we settled for Paris as an alternative. We walked up to the restaurant and got a reservation for 45 minutes later (which turned out to be more like an hour). The restaurant offers traditional French cuisine, which was quite good by my standards. The servers, all French, spoke somewhat broken English and were, in my opinion, arrogant. Every time I wanted more bread, it was like I was asking them to give me one of their kidneys - I felt somewhat like a beggar, which is rediculous since I spent over $2500 for my Disney vacation. The worst thing about this restaurant was that it was small, and they tried to force as many tables in there as possible. The result was us sitting on top of our dining neighbors, and although the restaurant was way too noisy to have to speak in hushed tones, we could still hear the couple next to us whining and moaning about being tired, etc. It was all "too close for comfort" for me and an experience I would have rather not had. We decided to pay for this meal in cash since we had used two table service meals for California Grill, and with appetizers and dessert (no alcohol), the meal was about $100 for two people. Would I do it again: No Would I recommend to others: Not in good conscience; there are far better dining options at WDW. Why Not: Tables waaaaay too close, rude waiters High Point: Respectable food
This classic Disney restaurant, perched high atop the Contemporary Resort Hotel, offers sweeping views of Bay Lake and the Magic Kingdom. This alone is worth the price.... what it may lack in ambience (it was somewhat noisy) is made up for with panorama. The menu is somewhat eclectic. Specialties include sushi and flatbread pizzas, and the dinner entrees range from steaks to seafood. There is something on the menu for everyone. The dishes are thoughtfully arranged and look like works of art. I was very satisfied with my meal, but I would have to say that I enjoyed my meal at Boma better. The California Grill is pricey, of course, and costs two table services for those on the meal plan, but it was worth it. The wait staff was superb, attentive and very knowledgeable about the menu selections. For those wanting a perfect seat for the Magic Kingdom fireworks, the California Grill not only offers one of the best viewing areas for it, but the sound from the show is also pumped through the restaurant's speaker system. Enjoy a stroll on the deck on top of the Contemporary after dinner for a special view of the Magic Kingdom. Would I do it again: Definitely High Points: The view Low Points: Hard to get a reservation in time for fireworks, $$$
When I was a child I always made sure I rode this ride before I left the Magic Kingdom that day. I'm sure I would still be riding this attraction today if it were still around. Where else can you take a ride in a submarine and not have to pay a fortune? Was it the best ride, no. But, it did a real good, no, maybe the best job at suspending belief.
One of the original Magic Kingdom rides, If You Had Wings is OLD. The ride is a carefree romp around the world with mostly video screens for the effects. The theme song is really repetitive but it really grew on me. The song does have hypnotic qualities. Love the big Earth globe at the beginning. R.I.P.
It is a little outpost in the middle of World Showcase. The place sells African styled drums and other souvenier type merchandise. The main thing sells Coke products and can be a refreshing stop on a trip around the world. (I guess)
Most of the other country pavilions have the insides of their bathrooms colored with shades that represent the country. The American one has more drab coloring. Some red white and blue would improve it quite a bit. Pretty clean though. Overall is respectable.
Dreamflight was a whimsical, very relaxing dark ride. The sound track was about average but the flying effects were nice. A lot of the theming looked pretty cardboard like, however Dreamflight was a average ride for Disney (outstanding for anywhere else). Buzz Lightyear is an upgrade though.
Excellent accomodations at the Grand and this is our second stay at the Grand. Previously stayed at the Yacht Club, Polynesian, Port Orleans. Bus service from the Grand was disappointment when the Bus arrived on two different occassions, it was overcrowded and standing room or no room . The bus had first stopped at the Wilderness lodge and then the Polynesian before the Grand. I would expect that the Grand should have its own Bus or the first stop since it is the premier resort at the World. The resort and accomodations were excelent but the dining service at the Grand Floridian Cafe for the evening meal was a disappointment. The service was slow, it took over 30 minutes for desert, probably due to waitress already guaranteed the gratuity from the dining plan. Disappointed in the No Smoking Policy and statement of FINE for smoking. Believe that smoking should be permitted on your room's open air balacony, which is separated from the adjoining rooms, as it was in Jan 2007 and before.
We had reservations for 2 at Ohana for 5:15PM. The woman sat us by the hardwood pathway, I wanted a window seat, but thought nothing of it. Then the ANNOYING entertainer woman opened her mouth, and she wouldn't shut up, and she was DIRECTLY in front of our table. Then she called up all the kids and everything, again 30+ kids right in front of our table!!! PARENTS taking pictures over our shoulders, practically in our food, kids straddling our table, we couldn't believe it!!! I understand Ohana means family and all that, but we went to Ohana because its one of the few non-Character dinners, and boy were we mistaken. We couldn't believe how kid-oriented it was. The ANNOYING entertainer woman kept saying, "this is the last opportunity tonite to take part.... blah blah," so we all thought it was great that it was over. THEN, she would come up 10 minutes later with some new obnoxious thing for kids to do RIGHT in front of our table!!! The hostess sucked for sitting us IN FRONT of the kiddie activities, and I wish I knew about them, or else I would have asked for a table way off in the corner, but SHE should have known that, and I wish I got her name, because I really would like to get her fired right now! Overall, food wasn't that great, chicken wings were great, until some kid ran to our table and put his hand in them! Yeah, I know its WDW, BUT some places should be free of kid-oriented dining, especially when its not character dining, if you want kid-oriented, take your damn kids to CHARACTER dining.... unreal!
I was extremely disappointed with Tony's. For my complete review, check out foodforfour.blogspot.com
The horse drawn carriages add a nice theme to Main Street U.S.A. However, there are plenty of other places to experience this. WDW has so many other things that are exclusive to it that this attraction would at least to me, be a waste of time.
We loved the Year of a Million Dreams theme. It was our first trip to Disney but it was so magical. We were chosen as Year of a Million Dreams family at Animal Kingdom. It was such a great feeling getting picked out . They do come up to you as your walking by and you don't expect it. I think Disney World would be magical no matter what theme they do, but there was something about walking into a theme park everyday and wondering if you would be picked for something special. It made it that much more exciting.
I was grateful to have transportation to the theme parks. It is so nice not having to drive everywhere. At the end of a long day just hop a bus and head back to the resort. We did drive our car to the parking lot that was near our bus pickup. We only did this in the evenings when we new we would be staying in the park late and did not want to carry to tired if not sleeping children all the way to our rooms.
We loved the Wishes fireworks display. It gave me chills. The fireworks are so beautiful especially the ones towards the end. The get so big they look like they are going to take up the entire sky. I have told everyone I know that any other fireworks show we go to will never compare. I video taped them and my kids and I watch it all the time.
This is great way to meet the princesses. The staff is so friendly and we had a wonderful time. The food was great and we had plenty of time to talk to the princesses unlike Cinderella's Royal Table. My son and daughter had a great time. They have the most realistic Snow White there. She looked and sounded just like her. If you want to eat with princesses go to Akershus Castle not Cinderella's
We ate here just for our daughter who loves Cinderella. She had princess makeover before we went was so excited to get to eat in the castle. The picture was great but that was it. Our waiter was so rude and ruined our lunch. He got an attitude when he found we were not using our dining plan. I guess he thought he would get stiffed on the tip. He was short to us and our kids we finally asked for the manager and requested a different waiter. The food choices were terrible and over priced for what you got. The food was not that good either. Save your money and don't go. The castle at Epcot was much better and you got the same experience.
This was a favorite restaurant. We loved the Winnie the Pooh characters and the food was amazing. We had a wonderful time and our kids enjoyed joining in the march with the characters.
We stayed at Port Orleans Riverside in August 2007. It was first trip to Disney and was very impressed with this resort. It is so beautiful and peaceful. I loved the river. We paid extra for a water view room. We got a view of the river, however the only time we saw it was when we left our room or came back. We realized we spent such little time in our in room it was not worth the extra money. We ate at restaurant at the Grand Floridian and found that resort a little stuffy for our taste. Port Orleans Riverside has such a relaxed atmosphere . We rented a bike and took our kids on a bike ride around the resort which was a wonderful way to see it. We also booked a carriage ride however it started to storm before we got to go so we did not get to enjoy that, but i'm sure it would have been great. I think its a wonderful resort and price for it is terrific. We will be staying there again when we go back.
We went to the party last August and loved it. It was the highlight of our trip. Our 6 year daughter loved and our 1 yr old son had a great time too. We enjoyed the shorter lines, the parade and fireworks show. It was worth the extra money for us. I would recommend this to anyone who asked about it. I admit I had wondered if it would be worth the extra money and it was. I am so glad we got to enjoy this Disney experiance
Wonderful restaurant, excellent service and fabulous food.
Food was mediocre. I'm only giving it average rating because our server was fantastic. I wouldn't recommend it though.
We found Tutto to be the worst dining experience of our trip. Our server was directly from Italy and a sweet young man but it was clear he was not properly trained resulting in horrible service. We had high hopes that when our food arrived, the poor service we had been given would be forgiven. We were wrong, as the meal was barely edible. If you are looking for true Italian food, I suggest you look elsewhere.
Let me start off by saying that the service was outstanding. Our Server was wonderful in every way. We were, however, not at all impressed with the food. Two of us ordered the Filet and the other two ordered the Fried Seafood Platters. The Filet was overcooked in my opinion for rare. You have to order a sidedish extra if you want one and we chose the asparagus, it too, was overcooked for my taste. It is not worth the extra cost in my opinion for the 'Oscar" as there is very little crab, but I must say that it was tasty. The Seafood Platter is mostly Fries with a scattering of seafood, all of which was overfried, especially the lobster and scallops. My favorite part of the meal was the spread that is given as an appetizer, it was very good. All in all 5/10 - It just was not worth the $$ spent. I do not mind the price if the food is cooked properly.
Thanks to the miracle of Youtube, I was able to experience what people are talking about. It took a couple videos to be able to see what World of Motion really was and honestly, it was a great ride. They just don't make attractions like this anymore. Much resembling Spaceship Earth with a different theme it was packed with animatronics and had a great soundtrack and themesong. It must have been a shame to lose but Test Track is amazing and I still prefer it to World of Motion. It's fun to be free...
This bathroom gets a lot of traffic but usually stays pretty sanitary and hasn't killed anyone yet. It meets the Disney standard of quality. 7.5 Pretty solid.
Not a huge shop, but still full of Indy merchandise including the garb he wears. It's definately worth a stop if you're a fan. (or even if you aren't. there are interesting things to look at)
I have taken a few of the other higher priced tours and felt like they were trying to fill time to make up for how much we paid for little bits of info and lots of walking....this tour was the exact opposite!!!! The cost of the tour is 14 for ad and 10 for child, but lots of options for discounts. I have walked by the tour desk more times then I can count and thought I should take that tour and this time I did and could not have been more happy! It was a 45min to hour tour that felt almost more like a backstage tour of the Living with the Land attraction then just a tour of the Green House. You get a chance to learn all about the green house and what they are doing there, some might see this as just an expansion of Living with the Land attraction but it is that and more! So if you like the Living with the Land attraction or just like that topic, this is the tour for you!
My hsuband,son and I just got back from WDW and this ride is awesome!!! We had a great time.
El Rio del Tiempo was a great boat ride exploring the culture of Mexico. The song was very catchy and the ride resembles It's a Small World. Not a huge amount of people rode it so I used to be able to stay in the boat and keep riding it. Very relaxing and well done. It was better than it's replacement The 3 Caballeros. Viva el rio del tiempo!
Although I prefer Disneyland's version of this ride, the Magic Kingdom's Big Thunder Mountain Railroad is, bar none, the finest themed rollercoaster I have ever been on. Yes, even better, but perhaps not as grand, as Expedition Everest. Imaginative, impressive, and imperial aren't even good adjectives for Thunder Mountain. If you leave Disney without riding, you're doing yourself a great big disservice. And if you've been on it before (like I'm sure everyone on this site has), then you'll simply experience a fantastic blast from the past (the kind that life is just too short of). The exterior appearance of the mountain itself is strikingly lifelike; you would never guess that those mountains aren't real. Standing in line for the attraction is nearly as fun as the ride itself. From the time you're out of the gate, you careen into a dark cavern and are greeted by a hoard of bats. Underground caverns, waterfalls, hidden tunnels, a rockfall, and even a bleating billygoat are just a few sights to see on your journey; rerides are needed to pick up all the details. The coaster is faster than Space Mountain but overall is still a "mild thrill" great for coaster enthusiasts in training. Favorite Portion of ride: The lift inside the collapsing cavern (the train rocks from side to side as it ascends the hill - very cool), the bats, and of course, the mountain.
Who would think this attraction is as old as it is... I am a huge coaster junkie and I really love Space Mountain, right from the entrance queue (where you can "look into space"), to the launch area, to the coaster itself, to the exit along the airport-style moving walkway. If I had to live at Disney, I'd make Space Mountain my home (either that or in the castle, but I'd have to think about that one). The classic tubular steel Arrow-Dynamics-designed coaster is actually quite similar to Disneyland's Matterhorn Mountain attraction. Most of the action is gentle winding rather than giant drops (although there is a "bunny hop" as you approach the lifts midway through the ride which is GREAT!), and of course it doesn't break 28 MPH. But who cares! You're out of the Florida sun, hurtling through the cool darkness with nothing but eerie sounds and the occasional shooting star in space to distract you. This attraction is of course one of the Magic Kingdom's most popular, and fast passing it is a great way to experience it. For the first time rider, standing in line gives you plenty of chances to "take it all in" before riding, which can be just as fun as the ride itself. Great work. Don't change it!
Heavens to Betsy... Where to begin... This is a very beautiful, lushly landscaped resort which surrounds a large Florida lake (Lake Dorado); the exterior design of the resort reflects various themes of the American Southwest. The lobby is beautiful, with massive wood beams and Mexican-themed motifs, the cafeteria-style "Pepper Market" offers a wide selection of appealing foods (which sometimes look better than they taste), and the pool is one of the best at Disney, in my opinion, with a great Aztec-style pyramid as a backdrop. It is a conference hotel, and arguably attracts more adults traveling without their kids. The staff was helpful and attentive, which is what one would expect from Disney. There is a sit-down restaurant on the property as well which I have no experience with, as well as a nice Cantina where you can get drinks and chips. What it boasts in appearances on the outside stands in stark contrast to what you'll find in your room. I would liken the Holiday Inn Express to be a "step up" from this "moderate" resort; it's more along the lines of a Comfort Inn - the basics are there, but that's it. You can pay more for a better view, but why would you? The Mousekeeping was OK, but one of my huge pet-peeves was that they did not use fitted bedsheets, as a result, I would always wake up sleeping on the bare mattress (eww!). I hated the sink area and the shower/toilet area was separated by a sliding door that did not close completely without effort. The entire decor, themed again to the southwest, looked old and tired. The walls were dirty and it looked like someone had smeared boogers on the wall and one of Mickey's helpers didn't bother (or notice) to clean them off. It was totally gross and the only reason I would stay there again was if all the other "rooms at the inn" were full. Unlikely. High Points: Lush exterior, great pool, beautiful lobby and restaurant area Low Points: Dirty, stifling rooms Would I stay there again: Not if I had other options, but it's still better than staying off property.
I didn't care for the original version, and I really didn't care for this much-ado-about-nothing remake, either. I found the queue line really really long, and the preshow, although very cute for little ones (and is arguably the only reason to go to the attraction), wasn't enough to make me want to go back. The ride portion was a technological let-down... I found the aquarium water murky and dirty-looking; perhaps that wouldn't have been the case if the bright Nemo digital wasn't superimposed on the tank. And were there supposed to be a lot of fish in the tank? I don't recall there being the dazzling variety of fish that I have seen at other aquariums. I don't know, but the whole effect was just lost on me. Is this Disney imagineering at its' finest? I don't think so. The pavilion is a horrible attempt at something Sea World does a heck of a lot better. My advice - do it once, especially if you have kids; you probably won't care to do it twice. I find this attraction, along with the Imagination pavilion, the most tired at EPCOT and the most skippable. High Points: Seagull animatronics at the entrance, short line during EMT. Low Points: Technologically boring, murky aquarium, kinda depressing
Great bar after a long day of park hopping. Friendly bar tenders, nice atmosphere with the water falls near by and greta drinks.
Basically this ride is a complete waste of time. Basically a bunch of lights moving around with some sounds. In summary, this ride stinks.
In my opinion one of the most immersive environments in all of Disney...love the fort...love the caves.
I eat here every time I visit. I've tried it all, and it's all great! I can make an Entree out of the Calamari, and the sangria is as good as I've ever had.
This is a must eat place for my family when we visit. We have always had a great time and great food. We have even had the same Chef a couple of times. Tom from Hawaii. He's the best!
I love the great atmosphere of the resort! The food is terrific, so much more of a selection if you compare it to somewhere like the Polynesian. The pool is great and I love how everything is so close and yet it isn't on top of one another. Great layout but this past year the rooms were a little dirty.
Great atmosphere but the food is too generic. Too expensive for a burger you can get right next door at the ABC Commisary.
I never got the chance to visit the world when I was a kid so although I’ve been to MK a few times as an adult I’ve never been on the tomorrow land version - but I used to love the same type of ride at the park we visited when I was a kid. So don’t be too down on this one, for it is a kids ride, not an adults. Personally I think it should stay, I for one can’t wait for my kids to have a go next month when we visit :)
I paddled this in 93, gone by the time I returned in 95. I was just as was described by Spaceship_Rob but I remember we also had a CM pacing us by beating a drum which got faster as we came round the top of the island. Actually gave me one of my fond memories of that trip, a kid with loads of character gave a running commentary of all our efforts & had us splitting our sides with laughter. In all honesty I recon it had run it’s time, but I’m glad I got to ride it before it went.
My kids are still a little fussy on this one, but it is a must-see ride. The way it looks at history is just incredible.
Definitely agree on the fast pass! Get it quickly - at the very least so that you can wait in line once and go a second time b/c you're going to want to! We have a really funny look at this ride on YouTube, iTunes and our site at http://www.PipersPicks.TV/?p=5
We did a complete look at this ride with Captain Pipe-Arrrr on PipersPicks.TV! I don't think I can post the YouTube link inline, so you can look there, on the iTunes store, or on our site, PipersPicks.TV. It's a kid's look at the ride in really funny form! http://www.PipersPicks.TV/?p=18
Amazing thrill slide, it never gets old no matter how many time I ride it. When the park first opens claim a spot and immediatley climb the stairs to the Summit and enjoy. Not to be missed.
Been going to Blizzard since it opened and it's always a fun time. Get there as soon as it opens or within the last two hours of operation to avoid long waits on the slides. Speaking of slides, DO NOT MISS SUMMIT PLUMMET it looks high (120 feet) but you will regret when you get home not going on this thing if you don't do it. Teamboat springs is the longest family raft ride in the world and is a blast. Slush gusher is mild compared to Summit Plummet but still packs in thrills on the bunny hops. All three of the slides are located on Mount Gushmore and can be accessed by stairs or waiting in line for the chairlift. The other side of the mountain is where you will find the Downhill Double Dipper (3-D) it's in an enclosed tube and you race the guest next to you. Toboggan racers is an eight laned slide where you race the other seven guests and you see who will hit the finish line first. Snow stormers is unique where you get on a mat sled and go head first down the slalom style course. The backside of the mountain is home to Runoff Rapids, three different tube slides (one enclosed in the darkness) that are always fun. Melt Away Bay is the wave pool that has short bobbing waves continuously, you can get tubes to float around in but they are on a first come, first serve basis so if you want one get there when the park opens. The food inside is the traditional fast food variety, Lottawatta Lodge is where you will find the most variety. This park is not to be missed if you have the extra time to enjoy it.
What can I say but amazing. This ride from the line to the finish is a blast. Let's start with the line, it moves fast usually unless it's a peak time, so you will most likely move past everything quickly but there sure is a lot to look at. Once on the ride it is probably the smoothest coaster i've been on. The backwards portion is what always gets the thrill nod from me. Some people complain about not seeing the Yeti for long enough, but it's supposed to be a myth like "did i really just see him trying to grab me or not?!" But I guess some people don't get it. Overall a new Disney classic, don't miss it. Oh by the way if your staying on the property and happen to be there for an AK evening EMH do it if at all possible. You will be able to walk on this thing as many times as you like in the last hour and a half of the park being open.
The lines can get long in peak times or on a hot day so if you go then hit this thing up early in the day. The ride itself is very entertaining, and you'll be humming the songs for the rest of the day. The final drop is always a thrill and you get some nice views of the MK and contemporary before you plunge. A must do if you are at the MK, be sure to hit the other mountains as well.
Queue can get loud with all the testing being done in there, but plenty to look at while you most likely will be waiting in a long line unless you get there early in the morning. The actually ride, for me personally, leaves me wanting more. Don't get me wrong, the 65mph banked turn is a real thrill, however, the rest of it gets dull after the 50th time. If the line is under 25min, which it rarely is anymore these days, get in line. If not and have a FP window available use it.
Whether you are using it for transportation or some relax time the WDW railroad is a great trip. You'll be able to get some different perspective looks at Splash, Thunder, and Tomorrowland from the rails as you steam around the perimeter or MK. Only complaint is the trip from Frontierland to Toontown is a bit long with little to look at, other than that it's great to be back on the rails.
This is the most relaxing ride you will find anywhere on Disney property imo. Not only is it shaded the whole way, but you have many things to look at. From the castle to the inside of space mountain it is a must do. The next time you need a break from the crowds in MK head to the TTA and hop aboard the metroliner.
We all know it's dated and needs some TLC but it's still fun. It rarely has a line unless it's at a peak time of the year so if it has a 5 min wait or less hop in line. Now if only they could find a better star pilot than Rex, he always gets me lost.
Ak's signature attraction is surely not to be missed. The vehicles get so close to most of the animals (and sometimes the animals stop the vehicles because they sit in the road) it really is an amazing attraction and must be experienced to fully appreciate it. A tip for guests wanting to see the animals actually move around, go right when the park opens and it is still cool out, the animals will be moving around instead of sitting in the shade on a hot afternoon.
Pros : No lines. Cons : Everything else. They really ruined this pavillion, it used to be such a cute ride with dreamfinder and figment. Ok so it's slightly better then when there was no figment at all on the ride, but come on. If you have extra time and little ones head over to the Imagination Institute.
A must do if you even remotely like roller coasters. The line can get long during the afternoon so i suggest hitting this ride early in the morning or during parades/fireworks. The theming on this coaster is next to none. Oh and you might want to sit next to someone you know cause you'll be bouncing into your ride partner quite a few times. If you have the chance ride it at night time, you won't regret it.
Get you Fast Pass as soon as you enter the park. This is truely one of the best Disney Attractions ever.
Stayed here May 2007, loved it , no complaints at all! As said before, LOCATION can't be beat! Being able to walk to 2 parks, if needed, and the ferry boats...very convenient! My daughter got sick one night, just before Fantasmic, and she and I just went back by stroller rather than worrying about getting on a bus/ferry and having her get sick again. It's such a nice walk too! The atmosphere out on the Boardwalk is a lot of fun, the kids loved it. The rooms didn't make me say "Oh. My. God", but they were what I expected. I'm more concerned with cleanliness and convenience that what the room actually looks like...we weren't there much.
Bottom line, my 6 year old loves this, therefore...we love it! :) It could use some more spunk for sure, but still worth it!
Pure fun for the kids, we ran out and around a few times, they loved it!!! The "scenery" is just awesome, very very cool!
My family and I have only used Disney's Magical Express once back in January of 2007. We had no problems when arriving to Orlando. We found the Magical Express check in desk no problem. We just followed the directions on the brochure we received with our luggage tags. Because of the time of year we were there we walked right up to an agent and were sitting on the bus within 5 minutes. Because we were the first on the bus we had to wait awhile until more passengers boarded before leaving but this really was no inconvenience. Leaving to go back to the airport was a little bit of a different story. We stayed at Port Orleans Riverside. The Magical Express desk was supposed to open at 5:00 am. It didn't open until 6:00am. Fortunately for us this didn't matter but there were other guests trying to make an early flight and needless to say were quite upset. Once we were helped it took forever to get out boarding passes. They tried telling us they always have problems with American Airlines boarding passes. Even with the little problem we had when leaving we are going to use this service again when we return next month. It will be interesting to see if the same thing happens when we come to leave next time since we are staying at a different resort and flying a differerent airline.
I love taking first-timers in here and "conning" them into trying the Beverly. I actually grab some in front of them and give the "wow, this is great look" so at least I wallow in their misery first, lol... The kids absolutely love to go in there to so it is a place we always visit on our trips to EPCOT.
Stayed at the Boardwalk Villas in April 2008. Absolutely the best location for park hoppers! Had a room clear at the end of the hotel...long walk, but it made less of a walk to Hollywood Studios. My son enjoyed feeding the ducks bread from our room. The performers on the boardwalk were cool, but the sword swallower caused many questions from the six year old. We walked back and forth between Epcot and Hollywood Studios many times...found it quicker than the boat. Many people reviewed the rooms as crusty, but I found them clean and well attented to. ALL the workers were pleasant and accomodating (even when confronted with pain in the @$$! guests!!!) and should be commended for their patience/tolerance. The pools are awesome, although the slide will force water through your nose to your brain. As for the boardwalk itself, clean and relaxing. The ESPN club should have at least one cheap beer (love the sports memorabilia go STEELERS!). The eclairs at the bakery are great. Spoodles makes a good pork chop (order a blue spoodle drink). Boardwalk games were fun. I would recommend this resort to EVERYONE!
Great theme and awesome ride. You can't miss this what ever you do.
Brings back memories of a long time ago when everything was fun. It's the happiest place on Earth!
Entertaining and Thrilling! You will get wet. That's all right.
This is my favourite place to go for a quick breakfast. It good healthy options awell as those bad boy treats u just drool over. Cinnamon buns are sooooo tasty and you can feed a family of four of just one!! lol
I admit the only part of Magical Express I've used is the luggage check at the hotel going home and it's fine...just drop your luggage at the bell stand and you don't have to deal with it at the airport. Everything I've heard about Magical Express is awful...from the wait times to and from hotels to the wasted hours waiting for luggage to "magically appear". You're on vacation; who wants to wait around for all that? Face it folks, Disney started this service to keep you on Disney property (God forbid you should wander up the road to Universal). The service is free and, frankly, it sounds like people are getting what they pay for.
Excellent upgrade to a once-boring pavilion. It now gets both kids and adults interested in our oceans and sea creatures and makes them want to learn more about them.
I love this ride. I tihnk they did an excellent job in taking a rather tired and dated attraction (El Rio del Tiempo) and injecting some much-needed new life into it, while reviving characters from one of the more obscure "Walt-era" animated features and reintroducing them to new audiences at the same time. Despite what some think, El Rio wasn't really that educational or a masterpiece. The 3 Caballeros and Epcot's Mexico pavilion are a perfect match and something that I think Walt himself would've done.
From queue entrance till the gift shop exit this is an amazing attraction. The preshow is well done preparing us for whats to come. After you step out into the alleyway you'll catch your first glimpse of the beast, be sure to watch but remember to keep moving with the line, no stopping! The ride itself is great, however the launch is what I keep coming for. The music is loud and rocking the whole trip through Hollywood, with 3 inversions for good measure. My only complaint, it's a bit to short for me but we don't always get what we want. Great roller coaster, disney did a great job bringing this beast in.
This is a great thrill ride, not only in the movement of the vehicles, but the animatronics are amazing. The pre-show is always funny and the loading area gives you a sense of adventure. The ride is in complete dark with close encounters with some big teeth. remember to smile for the carnotaurus =). ps. to previous poster, you rate it a 1....but you haven't ridden it because you are afraid? awesome judgement.
The pavilion has a great feel to it, with the itallian music in the air and the smell of great food. The showcase players if always fun to catch here, maybe you will be Romeo or Juliet? Stop in and find out. Ciao.
The railroad set to the right side the of pavillion is sure to capture attention of the little ones as they watch the train glide by villages (look for mickey in a window). The shops are fun to look around as well, don't miss the cinderella's castle made of crystals in one of the stores. Want to take it home? $37,500 please.
Disney has captured France in all it's romantic splendor. From the old style buildings to the eiffel tower replica in the back it's wonderful. Be sure to stop in at the pastry shop and get some authentic treats before illuminations. If your old enough, get a grand marnier slush at the cart towards the front.
Take a stop in and walk around the pavillion and if you have exra time watch the acrobats perform towards the front. Also stop by at the cast member with the chinese yo-yo's and give it your best shot.
One of my favorite pavillions. If you even like steaks a little bit, make sure to *try* and grab an ADR for Le Cellier, amazing steaks (and amazing soup). The redone O' Canada with Martin Short is very good. The sights of Canada in circlevision is awesome, with a little humor provided by Mr. Short. The gardens in the back are nice to walk through on your way out of the show. Be sure to spend a little time North of the border.
Simply a classic. The island can be a nice break from the busy streets of the Magic Kindom. The barrel bridge is a favorite ever since a young kid, as well as the countless caves you can explore. However, keep a close eye on your kids in there I've seen many kids lost inside as it is a big dark maze. Other than the obvious *watch your kids please* the island is a lot of fun. Don't forget to head to the fort and watch the riverboat steam on by Thunder Mountain.
After you get off Simba 1 head for the Pangani Trail. It offers animals not featured on the actual Kilamanjaro Safaris, which imo are a must see. The gorillas are wonderful to just stand and watch for awhile. The theming that went into this area is great. Kids will love taking a fish guide from a cast member and trying to locate them all in the ponds before the gorillas. This is a must do at once a trip at AK, it is truely awesome.
Amazing, where do I begin. The walking tour takes you along a journey of Walt's life, it is themed like you are walking a timeline. There are displays with what is being said from that year. Such as a replica of Walt's office in the 50's, the EPCOT Center planning center, and model replicas of some of Disney's best attractions. At the end of the walking tour is a 15 minute film of Walt's life, narrated by the man himself. It's a must see.
Of the two trails, I would say this is the best one. Not only are the signature Tiger's included, but you get to see komodo dragons along the way. These are amazing creatures (and BIG) a sight to behold when the biggest lizard you've seen is a garden gecko. The themeing is well done and is a nice relaxing walking tour of some of Asia's wonderful animals.
It's probably more fun than the ride imo. In all seriousness, the electronic music stations are a blast to wave your hand around and have it translate into musical notes. The photo stations are cool to send photos to your e-mail address, albeit with some figment alterrations. Take a stroll around once and something will catch your eye. Not nearly as good as the old image works used to be, but if you try to forget about that you won't be disappointed.
Always fun to go in a try the cokes from around the world. Only other place is in Atlanta where they have the world of coke so it's fun to be able to do it in EPCOT. Personally, I miss the ice cave that we used to be able to walk through, but I can see why it was scrapped. Go in and try the Mezzo. Cheers.
The playground has been around a long time but still catches kids eye when they walk by and see the larger than life backyard. It's right next door to the studio catering co. so after lunch let the kids run around.
I remember popping in the quarters wanting to shoot the train going by when I was a little kid. I still have to stop by on my way to the mountains to have a round or two. Try it once at least, a classic.
Been going ever since it opened and it is still awesome. If you love video games or virtual reality, this is a must do. Buzz's astro blasters is my personally favorite attraction inside, followed closely by cyberspace mountain. Pirates if also not to be missed, but get there early because lines fill up fast if you go at peak times or if it's raining out. The arcade games are also a lot of fun on the 3rd and 4th floors, however i wish they didn't remove most of the shooting games like time crisis. If you have the extra time and cash, I would recommend doing Disneyquest, even for half a day you can get almost all of it done at value season.
It's a shame what has become of the backlot tour. Ever since LMA has gone in a great bulk of the tour was ripped out, let alone no more live filming being conducted. However, it still is a nice respite after lunch to take in. The pearl harbor scene is always fun to watch the guests participate and see their reactions. The warehouse with all the old movie props is also great. Tram tour is ok, CC is still a blast. If you have some extra time hit up the old tram.
Pros : Overall great theming and great story telling. Amazing special effects (glass breaking). The AA for this one was so realistic. Cons : Replaced with Stich.
Last time i visited epcot i promissed myself i'd have some fish and chip. This was a bad move. Living in Yorkshire (the fish and chip capital of the world) i have very high standards. How anyone can say they enjoyed fish and chips from the "Yorkshire fish and chip" in a mystary to me. Take my advise if you want proper fish and chip.................. visit Yorkshire. ps the chips were ok
This ride is one of the best and most classic rides in the MK. While there are "wall-to-wall spooks," it is not too scary for young children. The new bride has made it a bit scarier because the way she looks and eerieness of her voice. But it is still all good Disney fun. This ride is a definite must-see on your nest Disney trip.
Like I said, it's okay. If you enjoy learning some on your Disney trip, definitely go in. This is a good ride to do if it is raning because it will kill about 15-20 minutes. For me, I'm not a big fan.
This ride is definitely a must-do. It is fun for all ages and is wild and tame at the same time. The scenes are great and the track is fun. You will not want to miss it on your next Disney trip.
Rode this ride July 4th weekend. Talk about crowded. Use fast pass or single rider line. Much faster. Only draw back you don't experience the great queue. Mr. Potato Head was great. You see all the games you played as a child, if you're a baby boomer. Kids these days wouldn't know what half those games are. The ride itself was amazing. It's not 3D but 4D. Air blows on you when the plates break and we got rained on playing darts. My advice is to work out before you go. You get so involved in the ride, your arm gets tired pulling the launch string at such a rapid pace. Once it's over, you can't wait to get back on to beat your score. 100x's better than Buzz Lightyear over at MK. Can't wait to go back.
If your going to Animal Kingdom and want a thrill packed suprise ride this is it. {But Dinosour is a close second} First, it depends on what time you go. If you go on in the morining when there isn't a line ride right away and grab a fasspass and ride the ride agian. When the time comes for your fasspass you will be able to cut a really really long line. If you go at night or in the afternoon, you will have to wait a very very very very long long long long line. Ok back to the ride. You will feel nervous when you first enter Animal Kingdom and see the Himalays sticking up and hearing kids scream. When you get back there in Aisia, you will be bored very very fast and you will take off. I got the pleasure to get the front row seat in the train. You are supposed to be going to have a nice day in the Himalayas that is until the yeti, the abonimal snowman knows your here. He's hungry and he wants to eat YOU! After you take a decant slow ride you hear the yeti then the ride goes super super super duper fast and then you come to a STOP! The train tracks have been torn apart by the yeti! After looking at all 4 parks from an amazing view, the train speeds in reverse. you see a few suprises and after that, your in pitch black darkness. After it feels like you've done a loop, although you haven't, you ride around some more and then are done. This ride a the #3 ride the world voted out of all 4 theme parks. This ride is a must. If you have a scared child { or grown up} do a baby swap. Tell the seater you are doung a baby swap. You and the kid that wants to go on ride rides it. Then when they are done they go to the front of the ride and tell the people if they will like the ride. If he/her does you can all ride together. Again I will say Expition Everest is the best ride in Animal Kingdom
I returned home from Disney yesterday morning. We had a 5 am pick up at Saratoga, earlier than it needed to be as we were travelling with a person in a wheelchair. We made our way up to the main building and the bus was waiting. We were berated by the driver for not making them aware that we required special services. We informed him several times that we did in fact inform them that we had a wheelchair. He kept insisting we did not tell them then he asked us why didn't his office inform him? Unfortunately we do not know why he was not told. This driver would not lower the wheelchair lift to accommodate the wheelchair and we had to remove my son from the chair and carry him into a bus. Once the bus was underway he radioed his office and they informed him that there was a special service (guest in a wheel chair) he then asked his office why they didn't tell him. He was informed they forgot to tell him. I called their office last night and the customer service person on the other end listened but offered no further assistance. She did not ask for my name or any details. She clearly had no intention of passing on this information. I am disgusted by the way that we were treated and the fact that it does not seem to bother Mears that their driver has represented them like this.
this is digusting ! your in disney! go to rainforest cafe or captain jacks. this food is discuting
The Maya Grill is a hidden gem to me and my family. Although the prices are high and some of the reviews are not so good, we like it. First off it is fast seating. They have friendly staff and good food. They give a starter for free of spicy mexican bread and regular rolls with a unique yummy sause. After that, you get to choose a apitizer, entree, and of course, dessert. The food is so big and good. You will love it. It is official, the maya grill is a hidden gem not alot of people know about.
This recent year 2008, was the year I visited Chef Mickey's. While driving to get there the whole family was excited. When at the Magic Kingdom bus stop you will board a manirail. The ride is awesome with lots of places to sit and stand. Once on the monirail we took a short ride in the monirail into the Contemerary! After looking around, we went to Chef Mickey's. Here we got a beeper and took a seat in a lounge room and looked at a pretty view for a super duper short wait. We took our seats inside Chef Mickey's and looked at the buffet food. The breakfast food was out and boy was it rare. Not only was it yummy but they had food out like a sundae bar and pancake topping center! But what our family didn't know was that we sat at the middle of the restraunt and we missed a whole other wing! The characters that come out are so friendly and kind and loving and they are happy to take pictures and sign autographs. Two things are for sure, 1. It is a friendly atmosphere that every kid and grown-up will love, and 2. Mickey and his friends sure know how to cook. Disney Dudett
The best show I ever saw in any theme park was "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" at the Studios park. The show was closed about 4 years ago supposedly to make room for the Motorcars stunt show - which is expensive trash. "Hunchback" was superior in every technical and performance aspect. Staging, story, scenery, costuming, and especially the music were close to perfection; but more importantly, the story as presented was uplifting and important. It was the most human and powerful message I have received in any theatre venue, and the highlight of my WDW visit every time (8 in five years). Those who saw "Hunchback" know this is not an exaggeration. I was touched and entertained during every performance I saw, and was moved to reflect on the miracle of our shared humanity. Walt would have been very proud of "Hunchback". Without a doubt, If he were alive today, it would still be running. No other show at Disney has come close. "Festival of The Lion King" is excellent. "Nemo" is excellent, also. "Beauty and the Beast" is okay like Six Flags shows are okay. "Indiana Jones" is amusing, but tired. "Motorcars" is a giant effort to fill space and time by blowing things up. It is 40 minutes lost from your life that you'll never get back. Finding Nemo is excellent entertainment for a wide range of audiences. It is big, clever, expensive, well conceived and produced. Get thee (and all those you love) to the theatre on your next visit! I sincerely hope there will always be room for this form of entertainment in the Disney mix. I have just learned that the "Pocahontas" show is being closed. Even this simple show had value and worth and communicated an important conservation message that Animal Kingdom claims as its own. I am confused as to why the shows can grow old and shopworn in the eyes of Disney management, while classic rides just require refurbishing. Even the venerable and fun Diamond/Golden Horseshoe Revue was dumped. We got nothing for its loss, except a place to purchase Wonderbread sandwiches and potato chips. Sheesh! Here's hoping robots don't replace humans everywhere in our lives.
Though this two-at-a-time racing slide won't be the highlight of your B-Beach day, you still shouldn't miss out. It's quick, scream-inducing, and uber-competitive. Lightweight riders may enjoy airtime as the exit the enclosed portion and hit the hump.
Hate this! All this wimp turns out are bobbing waves that disturb people relaxing in tubes, but offer no challenge to body surfers. It's dull, freezing cold, badly-located, and has cottage cheese floor that gave me several deep cuts when I fell down.
Sorry, I ruined my context with one wrong word: I meant PARENTS might want to get in on the fun.
This out-of-the-way splash zone is the B-Beach area intended for kids under age 6. It has twisty, turning slides, a variety of large water toys, and a snowy playground. It's well-designed with plenty of space for parents to relax while the kids play. However, the kids may want to get in on the fun as the squishy pool flooring is the most comfortable footing at Blizzard Beach. Also, the porcelain-smooth water jets are a technological marvel for all ages.
This undulated zip down Mt. Gushmore is easily the best water park attraction in Orlando! The combination of water, speed, and light makes for an almost disembodied feeling. It's simple, short, and exhilirating. I am terrified of heights, but closing my eyes fixed this issue and actually made it feel faster. If you're lightweight, you may get airtime on the last hump. Not to be missed. I'd give it a higher Rating if the computer would let me.
It's not gourmet by any stretch and urbanites used to high-quality delis will be dissapointed, but it's got something for even the most picky eater and it is the best place to get an energizing breakfast in the whole park. The "everything bagel" has a wonderfully salty taste.
OMMIGOD! This is my favorite restaurant at WDW! The rueben is juicy and warm. The atmosphere is similar to an old-fashioned tea room. It is the most casual place you'll find at the Grand Floridian, which is a plus for midwestern me. It's the desserts that are nirvana for women, however. The GFC has created a beautiful concept: MINI-desserts!!!!!! It's like getting a light yet satisfying taste of a dessert. I could drink the peach sauce that goes with the key lime pie by the gallon! Skip the chocolate-hazelnut mousse, though. It's got an aftertaste like bitter cherries.
Firstly: if any member of your party has sensory problems, bypass TSM. It is stimulation overdrive from the moment you enter. Aside from the overload of data your brain will receive as you whirl through various 3-D midway games, Toy Story Mania is very child-friendly. Nothing ugly, mean, or scary will jump out at you, though it is incredibly loud. If you've played Battle for Buccaneer Gold at Disney Quest, you are already familiar with TSM's technology - complete with cannons. Overall, however, after the elaborate queue, complete with over-sized crayons and that crowd-pleasing Mr. Potato Head figure, the ride let me down a teeny bit. It wasn't as personal or immersive as other Disney rides because when you turn corners, you get a clear view of the other riders. Don't let me stop you from riding, though. You'll have a blast. It's a colorful whirlwind in which you'll meet up with some of the most lovable characters from Toy Story 1 and 2. It'll probably make you laugh with ectasy. At the very least, you'll leave smiling, beaming like a kid.
This ride is great for AK. The attention to detail in the lineup areas is nice and the ride itself is exciting.
This ride is okay if you can walk on (if you visit in early to mid December). The whirl on the track is probably the only fun part. I'd likely be less negative about the ride if it wasn't a GM sponsored attraction; when's the last time a GM vehicle inspired any fascination?
It wasn't my favorite, it was actually the very first Disney ride I rode this holiday. I rode Buzz Lightyear riht after and was dissapointed. Stitch is my favorite Disney character, and though I agree they could have done more with the character. Look how huge he is these days! IMO Stitch is the biggest original Disney character created since...........wow going way back probably to like Dumbo or something haha. At the very latest Lion King. Anyways, the ride had a few plot glitches, but I really enjoyed it. I didnt get to experience Alien Encounter but still thought it was a great ride.
Horizons was the, by far, most elaborate attraction EPCOT had to offer and is until today the one that is most missed. The combination of different elements, the omnimax screens, the ride into space. Breathtaking. Disney management is actually insane, that they demolished it instead of updating it. If you didn't see Horizons you really missed something no Disney-ride has to offer. Period.
Very good ice cream and chocolate desserts (I highly recommend the chocolate chip cookie bottom sundae), but all quite pricey.
Excellent burgers. Excellent tuna steaks. Wonderful location. Seating was a little crowded, but liveable.
Burgers slightly better than standard (they have grill lines on them. Not sure if they actually see a flame grill though). Excellent topping bar. Large seating areas. Very clean.
The burgers are standard fare. The Cuban is excellent.
Will give detailed ratings later, bought my Splash photo here, more attractive than the Tower of Terror shop, but not as cool as the Aerosmith shop.
Overall I preferred Typhoon. Blizzard Beach had the better family raft ride by FAR! Also for the most part Blizzard had better slides overall (although the Crush Gusher blew anything Blizzard Beach or any other waterpark I've been to away). Blizzard Beach had a younger, more attractive crowd, and the creek was more scenic and fun (love the crocodile). But Typhoon had the FAR superior wavepool and just overall there were literally no waits at all except Crush Gusher which was minimal. Blizzard Beach had long waits for the chairlift, Summit Plummet and the family raft ride. Summit Plummet was much better than Humonga Cowabunga which I like to call Humonga Cowawedgie
Long wait even with FastPass but the ride itself is much longer than most roller coasters. Lots of cool visual effects and a decent ride to boot. The line-up area was at least interesting to see.
SOCKS! lol. I didnt wear any that day and forgot I was supposed to tour DHS that day and had to wear my Dad's Sandals without socks so I got some decent blisters. I was surprised they didnt sell them. I remember my local pool used to sell socks as kids would often lose them in the change rooms, etc.
The overall tour was excellent. The opening exhibits were neat to look at, but the video I'm petty sure was right off the Pearl Harbour DVD lol. The demonstration with the water was neat, sure would have liked to be in it though. The prop warehouse was cool but everyone was moving so fast didint really get a chance to see too much. The ride itself was alright, mostly Catastrophe Canyon was the highlight. I guess because Ive done the Universal California backlot tour twice now that Im a bit spoiled. Other than that we saw a few fighter jets and rode through the Wardrobe tunnel, nothing special. We also saw the Lights Motors Action set but nothing was happening as I'd missed the last show (Actually I made it but it was sold out). The hosts spiehl about it made me want to see it, but alas;
The bar was open however and had no line-up at all, as opposed to the nearby snack carts. They didn't sell any soft drinks or ice cream or food or anything, and I wasn't really in the mood for a beer at 2PM in the afternoon (which is like noon in my time zone lol). Actually there's never a bad time for a beer.....unless you're paying 7 or 8 bucks for it.
To be honest the food wasn't even that great here. I didnt actually wait in line but my mom did and she waited a fair bit. The burger was alright, nothing wrong with it, just nothing to write home about. I only briefly saw the exterior. The good thing is my Mom ALWAYS complains to us after she gets served at Wendy's, Timmys etc. but not here lol.
Surprising because it was about 10PM on I believe a Saturday when I stumbled upon Boardwalk looking for the ferry from EPCOT to MGM.....Okay, I'll admit I'd had a bit of brew at the German pavillion lol. Anyways, Dance Hall looked nice, very elegant, the videos they were playing for the five minutes I stayed were not bad. The Door Man was friendly blowing bubbles for kids outside, but he did check my ID. Only a handful of people in there, nobody dancing or anything. Looked pretty vacant. It looked alright from the outside though.
Really enjoyed Expedition Everest, but it wasn't my favorite. The Jungle Trek was great also. But Khali River Rapids SUCKED! It was so short, and boring. I mean you got wet, but that was about it. Maybe it's because I was expecting more along the lines of Grizzly River Run at DCA which was incredible. The Popeye ride at Universal IOA was far better IMO.
Didn't want to get too close to anything lol. Pretty expensive, but I liked how the staff were friendly and you could go in the back way to view the walk through parts of Disney Animation without having to go through the movie (which I'm assuming wasnt much different from the version I saw at DCA in 2001).
Didnt get a chance to eat here. Would have grabbed something but I had to go in to the Tiki Room and they don't allow food.
Well themed to the exterior. It was of course clean as everything in Disney generally is.
Aside from the Safari it really doesnt have a whole lot of attractions to offer. TBH, I found Animal Kingdom had a real lack of attractions, and for some reason that day I was in more of a busy mode than on prior visits to the MK where I was more relaxed, so I was out of AK by about 4 PM that day after being there for rope drop. I did safari, Khali River Rapids (Twice, oh man what a let down), EE, Nemo the Musical, both Dinoland USA rides, Dinosaur, Festival of LIon King, It's Tough to be a Bug and ate at Pizzafari. I also did one of the two Exploration trails, the one in Asia, Panjani i think. Anyways Africa had some cool shops and restaraunt as well as some neat street performers (Which I didnt get to see much of). The bongo drums were an okay touch too.
Prices for pop (which I buy lots) were reasonable for a theme park. I remember them being atrocious when we went to Disneyland in 2001. They were also at least 25 cents cheaper (possibly 50 I cant remember) than the same price ones at Universal. Decent selection of frozen treats too. No overly long line-up when I went.
I remember Adventureland being amazing when I was a young'n back in 92 or so. We went back in 2001 and Indiana Jones basically took over the landscape. Adventureland in WDW (which I visited this year) didnt have as much of a Jungle feel as towards the back end it became more like New Orleans Square, with the PotC attraction. That being said PotC is still a classic, the adding of Johnny Depp and Geoffrey Rush didnt do much for me, changed a LOT of the original dialogue. The new Tiki Room was lame. Number one the Disneyland original Tiki Room was much better; and number two if they're going to have Zazu, at least get Rowan Atkinson to voice it. I did crack up at Iago's HoP joke at the end though. Swiss Family Treehouse is a nice diversion and a good spot to take photo's, but its not worth a long wait. Jungle Cruise is great as always but it always depends on the skipper. The Shrunken Neds Jungle Boats looked pretty boring, but the squirting Tiki Statues were a nice touch. I didn't ride Aladdin as I generally avoid cycle rides because of the awful long line-ups. The camel's were neat and the ride itself was nice enough to look at. The employees in Adventureland were some of the more comical I found (even down to the Street Sweepers).
I didnt actually have time to see hardly anything here as I left it til near the end of the night and was just burning time to use my Aerosmith FP. I was dissapointed I missed Mermaid however. I did the walk through portions of both WD One Mans Dream and Magic of Disney Animation. Looks nice though. I was there in mid-April so not sure how well it blends in with the Toy Story area.
My husband and my parents and I tried Y&Y for the first time last February. I think because we weren't expecting much, we ended up being so pleasantly surprised. The service, food, and atmosphere were wonderful, and that's difficult to do. Our server was a pleasure to interact with, and she was very timely. My parents aren't big fans of Asian food in general, plus they're vegetarians, so I was really hoping they would find something they would enjoy. Well, they did. In fact, we all had the Shrimp LoMein, and we found it to be delicious. The ingredients were extremely fresh, and the flavors really blended well together. We also tried the Cherry Limeade and loved it. The perfect end to the meal was the Mango Pie. It was truly wonderful. It was satisfying and rich without being too heavy. We all said it was one of our best meals that trip, and we can't wait to go back next February!
Overview: The Wave is the new offering at the Comtemporary Hotel located in the area that used to be the arcade. When considering a theme for this restaurant, Disney decided to go with a New world effect using modern menus, decor, and ethics. Ethics you say? Yes, the majority of the food and drink served in the restaurant are 100% organic. Additionally as a converse to the California Grill located on the top floor (which serves mostly north american, north asian, and european foods/drinks) they decided to make the Wave a 'south of the equator' themed experience. This review encompasses a dinner service. Decor: Upon entering the restaurant, we were immediately taken with the warm amber lighting in contrast to the deep blue decor. Think the blue sky and water against a beach at sunset and you get the idea. You enter through a steel/aluminum series of wave (rip curl) arches lit from within by white and blue led lighting, while the walls are the warm amber. Upon arriving at the entry area, you see that there are two dark blue semi-circle niches in the right hand wall which are used as a seating area for the bar, as well as waiting patrons. Directly behind the wall behind the matre de's desk is the bar itself featuring a small and cozy drinking environment. Heading into the dining area itself, provided us with a sea of tables and booths set off at various locations by curtain draped pillars and dividing walls. The amber and blue motif carries us into the main area with amber metal waves covering the ceiling back lit by amber and yellow neon. Different modern style chandeliers light the various areas providing a very nice warm eating environment. You will not find any pictures on the wall or anything that is not architectural in design as they went for a simple but cozy/warm feel. The tables, chairs, plates, wine glasses, and silverware are all very high class but simple in design. Additionally due to it's location, it is much like Le Cellier in Canada, as it does not have any windows. Menu: While like most Disney eating estblishments, you are only offered a small number of options for entree's. But each of them had a signature style and feel to them and offered a wine pairing for each dish. Additionally they did offer a "renewable" fish of the day entree that I was very close to ordering. Most of the dishes (both entrees and appetizers) had unique flair to them (special sauces, marinated, garnishes). But there were more approachable entrees like the chicken pot pie for those who wanted a simpler faire. The one surprise here was that when I was waiting for our table, I had noticed the bar menu selection of appetizers which was different that those on the normal menu. While I felt that some of those were obviously snack food options for the bar area, there were some that would be well welcome to the dining patron as well. Upon asking our waiter if these selections were available at the table, he assured us it would be no problem to order any of those selections. Prices varries from $6.95 to $12.95 for appetizers and $14.95 to $28.99 for the entrees. Dessert was a fixed price at $7.95. All meals included their hearth baked bread with organic butter topped with sea salt garnish, which was a very nice bread offering and the butter was to die for. Wine: What can I say, the wine selection here is unique. All of the offerings are from southern equator wineries and other than the sparkling wines, every bottle has a screw cap. They feature selections from Brazil, Chile, South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand. What makes this wine list amazing is the selections of new fresh wineries from around the world, some of which are only bottling in America for the Wave. When we asked a few questions about the wine list, the bar manager came over and talked with us about many of the options and even suggested a few possibilities. Eventually they offered us samples of two of the wines before choosing. Since we were both having the Chimichuri flank steak for dinner, both offerings were reds. The first was the suggested wine pairing for the entree - the Marquis Phillips "Sarah's Blend" 2006 from South East Australia. A very nice syyrah grape with a smooth overall texture and nice high notes along the back of the palate with a bit of bite. The other wine they suggested was a Spy Valley Pinot Noir 2006 from Malborough New Zealand. This wines even finish and blackberry notes led us to choose it for our selection. It was an excellent choice. About 60% of the wines were available by the glass, and most of the prices were a bit on the pricey side 7-18$ per glass and 30-70$ per bottle but that is not overly surprising due to the small wineries being dealt with. Appetizers: We chose the Potato/Lentil Soup with Brie Grilled Cheese side sandwhich and from the bar menu the Edamame with Sea Salt and Chili. The soup was the soup of the day and provided a creamy, hearty, and very tasty dish. The Brie Grilled Cheese was made for dipping into the soup and was a nice easy compliment to it. The Edamame was not available on the normal menu, but should have been. It was a nicely sweet/hot thai chili sause with sea salt crystals. Inexpensive and delicious. Entree: Both my fiance and I had the Chimichuri Flank steak for our entre. It arrived sliced and done to perfection. The overall presentation was good with the steak resting on a bed of thin sliced carrots and red peppers. The Chimichuri was drizzled over the top and around the edge of the plate. Topping the steak was a dollup of guacamole. The steak itself was tender and juicy spite it being a flank cut. It was prepared exactly to the medium well that I like it, and was an excellent offering. Dessert: Dessert is done a bit differently from other Disney restaurants. Following the example of mini-deserts that are cropping up all over the fern-bar world, The wave decided to offer twelve different desserts falling into four categories. But you can mix and match any three desserts to your choosing. We sampled the raspberry cheesecake, fresh blueberries and gelato, lemon cornbread, chocolate mousse, and Chocolate passion fruit truffle. The servings were enough to get a good taste of each creation. Each dessert was executed well and provided a fine end to a great meal. Out of those we tried, the Cheesecake and the fresh blueberries were the standouts in my mind. Staff: This was the true gem of our visit. From the moment we walked up to the matre de station, we were greeted with a friendly smile. Our waiter was superb, as we watched him go from table to table he treated each group as if they were really special. We struck a chord with him and eventually made a friend as he told us about the restaurant. When we were choosing between the wines, he brought the bar manager over to talk with us about them. And at the end of our three hour meal, when we asked about a recipe for the edamame, he even brought out the head chef and both of them sat at our table and talked with us for a bit. The staff could not get higher marks in my mind. That's what turned a good meal into a fabulous experience. Final Note: If you like good wine, an excellent setting, great staff, and wonderfully inspired foods, you will like the Wave. Each aspect of the experience was above par and combined to make an enjoyable evening. And if you go - Ask for Jimmy V for your waitstaff. You won't be sorry.
Brilliant hotel - 3 wonderful stays!
In the original plans of DAK the Kali River Rapids were called Tiger River Rapids. An E-Ticket attraction in the new Asia area featuring real tigers and other wild animals and lots of thrills like threatening tree logs. Then for budget reasons this magnificent idea was downsized to a much shorter and less elaborated cheap version - and it shows. It is quite a nice ride but nothing special and THAT'S not the Disney-way. If you have to wait more than 30 minutes use FP or skip. It's not worth a longer wait.
The content and quality of the show is still superb, but the film is not holding up well. Noticeable vertical dark streaks and occasional fuzz. Hopefully Disney converts this to digital projection soon.
they have the best pasta i ever ate in my life it was so good. i love it very much my favorite place to eat at on my vacation
it was so good i loved the food. good service just a good place to eat at
it was good food. good service very friendly but very small place they don't even have a bathroom.
it was the worst place to eat at on my whole vacation. the service for one thing was just so slow. these people did not know what they were doing at all. they gave me my food first but never my drinks i had to wait i swear just 20 minutes for me to just get a hold of somebody to ask them where my drinks where. then the cheeseburger that my boyfriend got was really gross it tasted really bad. and my chicken sandwich was really plain. if i was u i would not eat there
it was a fun place to eat at and get some really good pizza
i just went to disney animal kingdom this summer and ate at the tusker house for breakfast and i loved it they had so many things to chose from there is somthing for everyone. and for us it was a character breakfast with donald and daisy, mickey and goofy. they all come around to the tables and i got a picture with everyone. i had so much fun.
I was not at all impressed with the Coral Reef. Seating time: The day we ate at the Coral Reef we had to wait more than 30 minutes past our adr time. They were having some computer issues and all the seatings had to be done manually and caused a large backlog. I'm assuming this was a one time error and wouldn't be a problem for others. The atmosphere: Once we were seated I thought we were very lucky to have a table right by the aquarium. I was wrong! During our whole meal unaccompanied children and the occasional adult kept returning to the end of our table (about 6 inches from my lunch!) to take flash pictures of the sharks in the aquarium. So if you're lucky to get a close table be prepared because people will be hanging over your dinner taking pictures that won't turn out of the same fish they can see from the observation area inside the living seas. The restaurant is also very loud. The decor is nice though and the seating is tiered so you should be able to see some of the aquarium from other tables. The service: The service was friendly but not particularly fast or good. Just ok. Our main meal was brought out before we had finished our salads. The food (for 4 people) was brought out by one server so he wasn't able to clear the table of our salad plates and leave us our entrees. So, he had to take our entrees back to the kitchen until we were finished with our salads and the plates were cleared. The food: The food really wasn't very good. I had the NY strip steak with au gratin potatoes and brocollini. The steak was alright but it was unevenly cooked. Some areas were done to my liking and others were underdone. It was a bit chewy as well. The au gratin potatoes tasted like they came out of a box and the brocollini was soggy. The presentation of the food was bad as well. The plate came out looking a mess, not at all appetizing. The dessert however was the most disappointing. I had the chocolate wave which I had heard so many good things about. It was mushy and bland and had 3 tiny little cherries on top in brandy. The brandy was much too strong. Yuck! I love chocolate, cherries, and desserts but the chocolate wave just doesn't measure up. I think the food is very overpriced for its quality or lack there of. Overall, I'm glad I experienced the Coral Reef for myself- but it is very unlikely I will ever bother to go back.
Just got back froma week at CBR and after reading some of these reviews, I did worry about what I had done! I had a good time, we stayed at Aruba, the buses were plentiful and never waited more than 15-20 minutes, the rooms were clean, maids cleaned the room every day, the pools were nice, the food was standard Disney food, having stayed at Wilderness Lodge I could not see any real difference in quality. It is a huge resort, maybe too big for children to be there as some of the rooms are a long distance from the food court but I had a good time and wish people would write honest reviews. 8/10 for me and would visit again.
Please note we were only there for 2 days and only visited the MK during stay. It’s hard not to be impressed when you walk through the front doors at the Wilderness Lodge resort. The lobby area is stunning. The front desk staff was friendly. Although even with 2 small children and many bags I was never offered any help from bell-hop service checking in or checking out. The grounds are very nice. The waterfall is especially nice to view. I loved having a pool and a beach area for my daughter to play in. The proximity to the MK and being able to take a boat to the MK were by far the best bonus of staying there. With 2 small children and a double stroller buses can be difficult. Our room was a pool/courtyard view on the 5th floor. The room was nice but small for a deluxe hotel. I felt the interior was dark. I have stayed at POFQ and didn’t see that much difference in the room (other than décor). Also they were painting/staining some of the wood in the hall and the smell was horrible. It was so strong as soon as you got of the elevator and it kind of lingered into our room. The balcony viewing the pool was nice, but unfortunately (not Disney’s fault) my neighbor was a smoker and made sitting on the balcony unpleasant. We did have a hell of a thunder storm with lightening one afternoon and let me tell you the thunder just BOOMED through the open pool area. And it seemed like lightening was going to strike one of the large pine trees on the grounds. Maybe it was the nature setting of the resort but the storm was kind of scary. We ate at WC. It was OK. The food was average (although I LOVED the corn of the cob). I had read a lot about it and was looking forward to having a lot of fun with our server, but she was pretty boring for most of the meal and we were even celebrating a birthday. We did go at lunch so maybe the dinner crowd is a little rowdier. Over all it is a very nice resort but do I think it’s worth the price of a deluxe resort-NO. I will probably try a different resort next time.
In my opinion, this was the attraction that made EPCOT what it was. Spaceship Earth may be the largest, but this was easily the best. A trip through the future - both classic visions of the future and real possibilities of the future - were presented in a unique style with a ride system we had not seen before and have not seen again. Gorgeous presentation in portions of the ride, such as the OmniMax Theater, added to the depth of the attraction. What really MADE Horizons was that it was a truly innovative attraction. It led the way for other effects in other rides, including the environmental smells at Soarin', The interactive "choose your own adventure" ending that was duplicated (poorly) for Spaceship Earth, and attraction audio and video syncing used throughout many attractions today. I still can't figure out exactly why this attraction was finally torn down. It was so innovative that it was rumored that Horizons would even make an appearance at other Disney theme parks across the world. The pavilion that replaced it is fun, but it doesn't offer the same depth in an experience. The recent Spaceship Earth refurbishment attempted to fold in elements of Horizons, but in my opinion they are mediocre at best. Long live Horizons - I've got a lot of great memories. If you can dream it, you can do it!
The Living Seas was a true Epcot original and a classic. The themeing and background music was impeccable. The queue area was full of interesting artifacts and a unique preshow that was projected on the walls around you. The pavilion's movie, "The Seas", featured beautiful cinematography, striking narration, and a superb sound system. The Hydralators were a key element of the attraction; as a kid, I thought I was actually being taken under water. The sea cabs were a nice ride, but the real star of the show was Seabase Alpha. It *felt* like an undersea station. The diving exhibitions, the interactive kiosks, the diving suit games, and more made this a place that you could easily spend an hour or more at. I would have given it 10, but my one knock against the place is that at times it almost seemed like there was too much to experience there. But at the end of the day, it was a classic Epcot pavilion that offered an unparalleled edutainment experience.
I'm an old school kind of Epcot guy, so compared to The Living Seas, this version leaves a lot to be desired. The new ride portion of the pavilion is pretty cool, with great effects, and I think kids will love it, especially if they are fans of Nemo. The aquarium portion, however, is a shadow of what it once was. It's now monotone and boring. The only truly interesting attraction here is Turtle Talk with Crush. Adults can easily skip The Seas and not miss much of anything. Families will want to bring the kids to at least experience the ride and Turtle Talk.
Not just a normal log ride. Caution: you Will get wet
We are so glad that we chose to eat at this restaurant. I had the ribs and my mom had the steak and shrimp and both were delicious. This was definitely one of our favorite dinners in WDW. The detail and decorations are also very well done. We will definitely be going back next time.
Loved the resort. Very clean. The rooms and bathroom were actually larger than I expected for a value resort. The pools were great. The food court was great. Kids loved the sports theme, especially 12 yr old daughter.
Loved the wave pool. The waves were gentle enough for the kids. Did not have to worry about harsh waves knocking them over. Pool big enough that we did not feel it was crowded
We all loved the waterpark! Great rides, loved the lazy river and wave pool. The first couple hours it was opened was the best, hardly any crowd.
the atmosphere was the greatest. Surprised by how quiet it was inside. Very relaxing. The food was good.
we were seated in the very back corner where you could not see anything. Service extremely slow. Food was not good. The only meal in Disney that my 12yr old thought was horrible and she left crying she was hungry. Had to take her to get something to eat once we left.
too crowded. Stood in long lines for the food. Hard time finding a table. Food was ok.
Nice food selection. Nice atmosphere and the characters were great.
food was not good. Corn was dried out, burgers were horrible. show is more for preschool children. 6yr old and 12yr old bored and left early.
We ate here back in May...What can I say about it? It really is one of the best. We were able to get a reservation at quite last minute - like 5 days before we were to be there - all be it, a 9:30 reservation, but still. We got there around 8:30ish, and headed to the bar - we both got a cocktail and headed outside to watch the fireworks. Wishes is a total different experience from the roof of the Contemp. Wow...is all I can say. They played the music really loud too, which made it even better! After the fireworks, we went back inside to wait for our reservation time to come up. Almost on the dot, 9:30 they paged us and we were seated right near the window - had an excellent view of the MK! The one and only negative I would say or have is that they could have turned down the house lights just a bit, so the view would have been even better. It just seemed right on that point of just almost too bright, but hey! Appitizer - we had the 3 cheese pita bread "pizza". OH MY GOSH - it was amazing! Dinner - I had the steak - I almost licked the plate! My partner had the sea scallops and, well, he did run his finger over the plate a couple times after he had finished. It really was that good! We didn't have desert as it was pushing a quarter till 11, and didn't want that to sit on our tummies that late - but the chocolate cake looked devine! Definitly a must if you love a great view and fine food!
I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of both Port Orleans resorts. The cleanliness and quality were great, and theming was better than expected (although not nearly as cool as some of the deluxe resorts). The only negatives are that waiting for buses and travel time is a bit much, and the rooms are a little smaller than deluxe rooms. But for the price...can't beat it!
This is probably my favorite Disney resort, depending on the view. If you are in the tower and have a MK view, this is the place to stay. There's something about waking up, opening the curtains, and seeing the MK. It's also on the Monorail line, which shouldn't ever be discounted (especially after you take buses for a few days). The upgraded rooms are nicer than most of the other resorts, which is important to me for the price. I can't think of anything negative!
We stayed at the Boardwalk Villas, and overall it was a good experience. But compared to other deluxe resorts, I really wasn't impressed. The location is great, and the theming is cool, but the room just wasn't that great, especially for the price. It felt like it needed upgrading-- it was starting to feel "worn". I think the resort is overrated, at least without some major upgrades.
I've stayed at AKL twice, and both times I enjoyed it. Pros: The atmosphere and decor are definitely unique (and amazing). The dining options are good, and the rooms were "Disney quality". I should add that both times we had special rates of roughly $150 a night. Cons: Bus-only transportation around WDW; normal room rates are too expensive for this resort-- if I was going to spend over $250, I'd go for Contemporary, Poly, Wilderness Lodge, or one of the Boardwalk resorts (even if costs a little more).
really good. old hollywood themeing and decor is the iceing on the cake. its def. worth a visit, to complete the old hollywood day of your trip
really good. i miss the old rest. that use to be there(alfredos) but this was just as good. there is so much to choose from. everything we had was good
wonderful, it was really nice. i have been to the tea at the four seasons and other upscale places, but this was by far the best we will add this to our must dos on our trip
my parents say the beer is really good, and we love the food. its really good.
really nice french food. great menu and variety for those who arent into the whole french cusine thing. i cant have french food , but i was able to order off the kids menu, they were very accomidating
amazing. the food was delicious. they made a special menu for me becuase of allergies and because i am kinda pickey . really great service, and really amazing food. worth the price. i will def.go back
my cousin dinned there for each meal on seperate days. really good menu and food, and really great service. it is a must for those staying the hotel , and those who want to go to the contemporary, worth the travel.
i love the food and atmosphere, best sit down meal in the magic kingdom that in non character!!!!!!!
really good food, makes you feel like your in ireland. come for music and the danceing. i am an irish dancer and my dad told the musicans. i ended up doing a few dances since the dancer wasnt there. i also love the dancer they have, really great.
really fun, and the food is just like the food you get at the german rest. in chicago. great authentic food, also dont be afraid to dance , its half the fun also the choclate lover will love their german choclate cake , a must for me
unless you dont live in an area that has one, and you want to wait in line, its worth it. the food is awesome, and the atmosphere is amazing. its great for kids who love animals
The good bits: Creamy lobster soup was a good selection, very nice. Salad, i am told, was also good quality. The view - Excellent view of the aquarium. We got lucky on seats, right at the front. The bad bits: When you walk into this place, you know its pricey, so you expect the food to match the price. In my opinion it falls well below the mark. The NewYork Strip Steak was as tough as a leather shoe, inconsistently cooked through out the steak. I asked for mine to be medium rate, but the majority of it was uncooked. The desserts looked like they came directly out of the supermarket. We had an irish coffee at the end of the meal in order to try and salvage the experience, unfortunately this was very poor also. It was made with whipped cream with a green peppermint sauce on the top. For a menu which matches food selections to wine pairings, i was very dissapointed to see no wine glasses, just the usual water glasses. Service was average, nothing to comment about. In my opinion i wish i had saved our money and went to the brown derby. We unfortunately left the restaurant feeling a little ill with stomach ache, lighter in the pocket, and a feeling that we could have cooked a better meal at home, all in the time it took waiting for our reservation to be honoured, for a fraction of the cost.
ST was once a DHS classic and a must-do, one of the best rides of the park. ONCE! However it is definitely and severely dated now, the SFX are from the late 80ies and it shows. I only did ST once during my last stay in 2007 and I don't think I will do it again. I don't know if I would have done it at all if ST wouldn't feature fastpass and spared me from long waits. I heard WDI is working on a new version, that is actually overdue. Do it however if you don't know it yet, if you see it for the first time, despite the dated SFX, it's still worth a try.
great quick food for those who are at the studios. great place to sit down and relax while going through the park
its a sit down, reservation required. really good breakfast and lunch. i would def. recommend it for those staying at the grand and want a sit down meal with good food
really good icecream treats and shakes and other treats. im lucky to live in chicago and am able to go to the one downtown
nice place to relax and have really good ice cream
yummy treats for breakfast and dessert on the go at epcot
really good food and variety in animal kingdom great place to relax
really great place to relax and eat at epcot!!
yummy fries for on the go
great food and selection
really great strawberry treat. great place to get cool treats
really good fast food at epcot
really good mexican food on the go great place to relax also only place in magic kingdom for mexican food on the go
really good. so many varities, you will be sure to find something really great prices
really good. its great place to cool off and relax to the musical stylings of sunny eclipse also its really great place to wait for your party or to meet your party.
great place for quick pizza. great place to relax after test track also great place for food in that area that is both fast and good
great food and atmosphere, especially for on the go at downtown disney
great food and great view. great place to just sit and relax
great place to relax and have really good food
really good italian food and pizza
really good fries, and my parents love the burgers and hot dogs ( i cant have burgers and hot dogs because of allergies) neat atmosphere
really great for on the go at the poly. and for those who want something light and qucik
really great mexican food on the go
amazing. great pasteries, great place for breakfast on the go
great food, hidden gem, great for when you want to stay at the resort great for arrival and depature day
great pizza!!!
really good food, classic 50s style. really good icecream, just like cape cod :) make sure to get the kitche'n'sink get there early and prepare for long lines a great place to eat after going to the pool
really good food at the studios also great place to sit down and relax
great place to eat when your in the water park. remember to wait a half hour before going back swimming :)
really good icecream
great place to get a dole whip or citrus one
great place to get good before you sit down and relax, as well as before getting in line for rides
really great place to get food quick. nice menu
fun, not good food, just worth it for the entertainment
great way to dine with classic disney characters. great food and atmosphere
amazing. i like beach club better, this is second. great food and pool, reminds me of marthas vinard and nantuct beautiful
beautiful rustic feel. great food and pool
nice resort, reminds me of the real saratoga. beautiful landscape, great pool , activities , and pool
great hotel, reminds me of new orleans and the french quarter. great pool and food, but i love por better make sure to have a bengiet it is just like cafe dumond (SP?)
great budget hotel with all the disney ammenties, rooms are small, but you really dont spend much time in your room now do you i must say the bathrooms are small and hard to move in and out of the tub great for history buffs, can be boring for kids awesome pool and food court
awesome reminds me of hawaii, great food and pool great luau that rivals the ones in hawaii, but not don ho but really nice hotel
awesome totally reminds me of key west nice pool and great food
amazing,one of my fav. hotels. i love the victorian vibe. great pool and food. great shopping as well. reminds me of the hotel del coranado in california which is where we stay when we are in the area dont miss the parade of mousekeepers in the morning even if you dont stay, you have to explore it
really nice, reminds me of the hotel del corando we stay at when were in the area in california overall great food and pool
i have stayed here a few times, but only becuase it was all that was avaible. great pool, but the food wasnt great and i thought it was boring but it was clean and stuff. i prefer por
beautiful hotel, reminds me of a classic board walk. i urge you to spend a day on the board walk, even if you arent staying here. great entertainment and pool
i love how the animals are outside your window. great food and rest. great pool and other activities
great budget hotel with all the disney ammenties, rooms are small, but you really dont spend much time in your room now do you i must say the bathrooms are small and hard to move in and out of the tub great for boys who are into sports great pool area and food court
great budget hotel with all the disney ammenties, rooms are small, but you really dont spend much time in your room now do you i must say the bathrooms are small and hard to move in and out of the tub also the music theme is nice, but boring for younger kids. nice pool and food court
great budget hotel with all the disney ammenties, rooms are small, but you really dont spend much time in your room now do you i must say the bathrooms are small and hard to move in and out of the tub great props from all the disney movies, also nice pool area and food court
all of there are amazing, really makes you feel like your home
great and fun way to spend a day not at the parks
great way to get to the parks from the hotel. its quick and easy , and you get a shorter line
i loved it, especially because i loved that movie
awesome i saw the cast of full house there,. at 17, i still remember it really fun and energetic
oops the below post is correct, however i saw full house with the mardi gra like one sorry
it was beautiful, to bad they didnt keep it
amazing. all the lights, music,and characters is every childs dream come true the best parade at magic kingdom
its a dream come true to see all the character parade through the magic kindgdom
great way to see the characters in safari attire, but also unique african and asian touches
great, but a little tooo much mickey. but hey its mickey :)
great parade, but like spectro more
i thought it was nice, but think it wasnt worth an entire parae
i loved seeing the characters in classic cars as if they were in old hollywood going to a premiere
fun way to see your fav. disney pixar characters, as well as stunts galore. boring for any one who isnt little
was really fun, and a great way to see aladin. i rember i was really little and we saw them tape full house!!!! i am 17 now, and will always remember that because that was my fav. show
great food, shoping, and history. great way to go around the world with out leaving the us and disney great rides and shows also has really great fireworks/pagent show
with space mt. pne of my fav. rides, buzz lightyear, and tta, its fun. its also a great place to relax and eat, and to meet your party. dont forget to see sunny eclipse at cosmic rays starlight cafe
great to relax, look around, and decide what you want to do great shops
with the tower of terror and rocknrollar coaster is awesome. also great shops , and the little murmaid is every girls dream
great place to take pics and examin lifelike sets. also the stunt show is amazing, and is a must see
i remember how cool it was to meet my facv. characters, and watch a show with the classic tv shows i watched when i grew up. as a teenager, i have fond memories
great way for kids to meet there heros, disney characters. great way to relax and visit characters and there houses
great attraction that reminds it of the great Walt Disney is located here also great place to relax
its like a dream come true when you enter the kingdom. it makes you realize your at disney. the stores and scenery are awsome. with the castle in front of you, its amazing. great place to watch the fireworks and the parade
great way to explore colonial usa. the haunted mansion is what hilights it. make sure to see hall of presidents, yeah to many its boring, but you do have to see it once in your life. also get a parasol, they are beautuful, i always buy one once a trip also great shops
feels like old hollywood the great movie ride is an awesome ride to see classic movies come to life. the museum is fun , and the shops are great great way to start the day at the studios
great, with mission:space and test track and sorin, you can take care of thrills here. its also a nice place to relax also the ride is awesome that takes you throught the history of tech. it great because it takes you though the huge golf ball that is the mascot for the epcot center
feel like the old west. great for little boys who are into the whole cowboy thing. for thrill rides, amazing. you have splash AND big thunder moutain, two of the best thrill rides at disney
its amazing. its like going back to your childhood. its great rides for the young and the young at heart. it is great place to make memories. and it is truely fantasy land.
great show ( Festivel of the lion king) and camp minnie and mickey are great to relax and educational
awesome thrill rides are what make this land fun
beautiful land with the most amazing safari ever. the animals are amazigng
really great for kids who love pirates and advenuture. also classic rides make this land fun
one of my favorite desserts at disney. i love to make it at home, but its not the same as when i have it on vacation
omg, beautiful, the music, the fireworks, and the message will leave tears in your eyes. def. must see. great way to end a day at the park the mesage is def. something that everychild needs, if you believe in your dreams, and try your best, they will come true and you should never give up!!!!!
was really great, and is missed. the music was awesome, as well as the display. def. youtube it
beautiful show that showcases each country. the music, video, and display are awesome dont be surprised if you shed a tear
beautiful show that really shows how amazing disney is. the display and the songs,and the videos display show each countrys style. a must see dont be surprised if your eyes well up with tears
great way to celebrate christmas. pretty music and display make it a must during the holiday season
really fun way to celebrate halloween disney style the music and display were fun
was great way to end a day in the park, and create memories to last a lifetime music awesome, display awesome
i think its fun because it has great story line, all the characters, great firework display, what more can i say??
im not old enough to go but my cousin said its really fun and great for the 21-30 crowd
really great shops and tea. great pub. really fun to people watch for the usa great tribute to the history of our country
great show, great ride, what more can i say :)
great place to see aquatic life and tie education with fun
really cute guys, really great stores, great bakery, and really great store. really funny ride!!! the rest. is the best kept secret for princess dining
fun to shop and feel transported to the olden days. great to relax and eat. i loved it when a cm with a band handed my friends and i a sarong like scarf with decorations and asked me to try and belly dance....needless to say it was fun
fun to shop and hang out. the ride isnt great. but its great to relax. i used my spainish skills to pratice before my spainsh test. but its really great for the over 21 crowd( in the words of my parents and cousins) good tequila and margaritas
great food, shops, and beautiful set up makes it ideal to sit and relax. also there is a lady who sculpts candy with her bare hands!!! beautifully done, and is a must watch, you can even recieve one!!!
really good food, hot italian guys, great to use your italian skills. also great shops, and great place to relax!
the beergarden is fun , and the pavilion is fun to just walk around and ask the cms how fun germany is. also, the guys are cute!!! also cute shops
the crepes are awesome, the shopping and coffee is awesome, the rest. is good. great place to relax and people watch
i must say it is very pretty, and a great place to relax
even though the us is neighbors to canada, its great to explore the pavilion and watch the video. i have been over to canada quite a bit, yet i honestly didnt know that much about its culture and its history. i just thought it was a copy of the us, only it had alot of french canadians, two offical lanuages exc, boy is there more :) also the rest. there is awesome
ive been on alot of disney cruises on both ships. i love the magic just as much as the wonder becuse its basically the same. the cruise is one you can trust. having the name disney attaches makes you feel safe and comfortable. very few ships and cruise line can say the same
if your having a haunted house for halloween, a halloween party, or just plain love the classic attration, this is your cd.
i love this cd because it includes the awesome music in the parade. its great to listen to on the way to the parks. its also great for little kids becuase it includes all the classics. great bedtime music. im a teenager, and love to hear this before i go to sleep
i love this cd becuase this is one of my fav. shows at animal kingdom, and the music is awesome
im a girl, and am not to fond of the cd because im not too into the whole pirates thing, but for boys they love it. when my little cousin plays pirates, he loves to listen to the cd becuase its sooo great
its amazing becuase not only were we celebrating the millennium, but also to see how disney has really branched out and grew as time wewnt by, and its going to be around for a long time to come
its great to honor and celebrate the history of the park and remind us that if we have a dream, we should follow it
great movie to show during the holidays. the decorations are amazing
this dvd is great becuase you can get your disney fix, as well as relive memories it also is great because magic kingdom is amazing, and this video is great for little kids who love it
this dvd is great becuase you can get your disney fix, as well as relive memories
this dvd is great becuase you can get your disney fix, as well as relive memories its also great becuse it shows alot of the animals that they have
reviewed by my parents because im not old enough to go in . great place to listen to music and dance and have fun
by far one of the most energetic clubs at disney. great for the 21 and over crowd (reviewed by my cousin, posted by me to let people know :)
im not old enough to go here, but this was reviewed by my parents. great place to hear music, and just sit back and relax
its not the best club at disney. over crowded, too loud unless your young like me, you wont enjoy it
its a great way to take a break from the parks and still have fun
We stayed at FW campground at the end of April, beginning of May in 2007. The place was great. Everything was clean and the CM were very helpful. I thought the pool was fine and the outdoor sing-a-long was fun. The Hoop-dee-doo Review was a blast, but I did feel a bit rushed while eating. The only down side was that the bus schedule confused me for the first few days. They say it comes roughly every 20 min. The problem I had was when did the buses start? I thought it was great being so close to MK for so little cost.
I took my first trip without my family in December 2008. My boyfriend a I stayed at Port Orleans Riverside for 6 nights. Words cannot descibe this resort. It is absolutly BEAUTIFUL!! I have visited a lot of the resorts that are more expensive than this one and arn't even NEAR as nice!! I don't know how much families would like this resort because I haven't been with my family, but if you are looking for something quiet, relaxing and romantic this is definatly a resort you should try!!
I did a 9:30AM tour in early May 08. Arrived at the park before it opened and there was a looooooooooong line, but if you just head over to the right, you can simply tell them you are there for the tour and they let you right in. The reason I mention this is because if you can do this before the park opens, you get into the park when there are about 50 people in it. That in itself was just as good as the tour! I was able to get pictures on Main Street and in front of the Castle with NOBODY in them! It was like a ghost town! Also, I was able to do all my shopping on Main Street and send it all back to my room BEFORE the park even opened. So this is something to take advantage of if you can get the 930 AM tour. Checked in at City Hall and got our ear pieces and passes. I forget our guides name, but he did mention that he worked in guest relations and normally didn't do the tours. However, he was very knowledgeable although it sometimes felt like he would only provide information if you asked specific questions. Most tour guides point out things and give info even if people don't ask questions. It seemed he only talked about things in detail if we pressed him on it. Overall, it was an interesting tour and neat to get to see how the magic happens and why. Although its glaringly obvious that WDW has attention to detail bar none, once you do the tour, you will see that their attention to detail is beyond the average person's comprehension. You learn as a fact that they really do think of everything. Lunch was a the Columbia Harbor House and was good. They rope off a private area upstairs so you can eat in peace ;) Plus they give you trading pins you can only get if you do this tour. You can hear fine through the ear pieces as the tour goes through. I'd say the range was easily 30 feet although sometimes you can get a little static if you wander away from the group too much. But for the most part, it was easy to follow along as a group and list to the guide even though you were intermingling with regular part foot traffic. I would have given it a 10 if my guide was a little more forthcoming, but there is no doubt this tour was worth the $60.
Limited lunch selection (2 or 3 sandwiches) but those offered are wonderful. On dining plan you get the sandwich (very large), bag of chips, a drink and can select any of the fresh bakery items as your dessert. Great value for lunch counter service Service is a little slow
But it's a great table service buffet now. We really enjoyed the foods, many ethnic choices but also lots of "american" fare for the less adventurous among you. Great service, and they serve beer/wine
Le Cellier is the best steakhouse on WDW property...by far. Filet is superb. Pretzel bread delicious (order one service of the cheese soup, use it for dip!) Desserts wonderful, especially the chocolate mousse (it's a MOOSE) and the maple creme brulee. Service is outstanding. This place is an 11 on a 10 scale
Food was excellent...hot food was hot, cold food was cold. Lots of variety on all buffet tables. Service good.
Food was good, but not great...didn't think it was worth 2 table service credits on the Dining Plan. Desserts were outstanding, though. Service was excellent. Decor was nice, but light-filtering blinds were down while we were there, so awesome view was missing! (5:30 p.m. in May) They told us they don't raise the blinds until sun starts going down...what's the point of paying for the view when you don't get a view!
Excellent service, good food. Great character interaction, without hectic atmosphere & noise of most character buffets. (Food is served family style, brought to your table.) Nice to be able to get a beer/wine with meal. Relaxing & enjoyable watching "the Land" ride as restaurant slowly revolves.
really enjoyed this meal...awesome decor, cute entertainment (Fairy Godmother & Celebration song), wonderful view from window table of Fantasyland. Food was good, service was excellent. Recommend the dinner meal for those who want a little bit quieter/more laid back experience in the castle (no princess visiting the table, so not as much hubbub.)
We had a last minute lunch here. we were seated in about 10 min. Not bad Italian Food. Nothing was amazing but it makes for a nice break in the day without spending a fortune at other places. Good Fresh Quality food, we would go back!
Very happy with everything, the food was amazing nice atmosphere. One of Disney's Best!!!
We went here not really knowing what to expect.. But we all loved it!! The cheese plate app is delicious and the chicken was the best I had ever had. And the Creme Brule is not as good as Le Celier but still very good. It's a bit crowded, meaning the tables seem to be a bit to close to one another. We felt like we were eating with other people. But excellent food.
We ate here on our last trip and were pleasantly surprised it was nice to get a home cooked meal very very good! Would go back for sure!
The Boardwalk Inn and Villas resorts are the perfect place to stay if you love Disney but still want a sophisticated resort feel. We normally split our stay each vacation, spending a few days at a monorail resort and then switching to the Boardwalk. A huge draw is the location, nestled between Epcot and the Studios. It's great being able to take the boat or walk to the parks and bypass the bus system. Last time we reserved a 2 bedroom villa, as we had extended family members along with us. Upon check-in, we were informed that a pipe had burst in our reserved villa, completely flooding it. In true Disney fashion, the front desk made a seemingly bad situation magical. We were given a complimentary upgrade to 3 adjoining concierge service rooms. This visit was my seventeenth trip to WDW (I'm 21), and i have to admit, after experiencing Disney concierge service, I'm really spoiled. :) The concierge room looks out over Epcot's Paris section, giving a balcony view of the Eiffel Tower. Combined with the resort's casual and breezy ambiance, it's not surprising to find yourself lost in Paris, or any other romantic location. This resort is wonderful for guests of any age; the bustling boardwalk and themed pool is great for teens and children, and adults looking for entertainment will enjoy Jellyrolls and Atlantic Dance. On the other hand, the resort itself also provides a quiet atmosphere for those wishing to enjoy a relaxing stay. The numerous restaurants, ranging from a casual sports bar to a sophisticated dining experience, are sure to satisfy everyonre's palate. Again, the location between two Disney parks cannot be beat. I would reccomend this resort time and time again.
The rooms here are some of the largest rooms on property (studios and up are large!). The resort is pretty big, but not stifiling bug. There are several buildings one can stay in and one of the best resort restaraunt there are in Olivia's. You feel at home here, and very relaxed. When I threw my back out on vacation, I just lounged in the room and watched the people playing golf.
Is it worth it... yes. Some love it, others like me would rather go do ToT or Star Tours than sit and wait for 45 minutes for the show to start.
This is one of those things for me that I never miss on my trips to Disney World. I love this show so much, and you have to see it to see why.
This attraction could really stand some updating. Now that the the actual "backlot" streets are gone, there really is very little left to see. The pre-show is fun, but could stand some updating as well. It's a nice ride if Its a hot day and you've been on your feet all day long.
HI: This is my first time and i would appreciate anyojne who won't judge me about riding this Disosaur ride.. I am 45 years of age, i love going to Disneyworld but my wife insists about going on this ride.. I have seen it on you tube a few times and it looks very scary.. I don't have a problem with dark rides in general but if a disnosaur is going to be right next to me, I don't want to have a cardiac arrest on the spot.. She thinks i am being a "woos" perhaps but i am trying to mentally prepare myself to go on when we arrive next month.. Thanks for any suggestions...
Kind of a let down after the long wait to ride, but fun on a nice day!
January 07 went with a group of 6 family members and stayed in the 2 story Big Kahunna (sp?) suite at the Polynesian resort. To cold to use the pool but WOW is all I can say for the view...the castle is directly across the marina. Easy access to room, quiet and private. The room had a full living room, kitchen, bar, full diningroom. We had a giant king room that had two bathrooms... one had a tub big enough for 4. the connecting double queen room was great size w/full bathroom, and another bathroom downstairs with pullout sofa. Livingroom had a giant flat screen tv and fireplace. I wasn't expecting the room to be as nice as the hotel is so old but they've obviousally updated. I would stay here again in a heartbeat.
My daughter, neice, sister, and I stayed a week at this resort. We loved it. We had a double room that was very clean. Frig in room helpful. We reallly liked the set-up in the room, the bathroom/dressing area and sink are seperated by a curtain. Nice when traveling with a group like we did. Loved the food court. The grounds are relaxing. Would stay there again anytime.
Stayed 4 days at CBR in a double room. Room was a fair size. Very clean. Didn't stay that far away from main pool. Amenities were nice for a moderate hotel. Except for lack of concierge level service and full room service you wouldn't notice it was a moderate resort. Surrounding resort beach areas really nice. Would stay again.
We stayed at the GF July 07 over the 4th holiday for our anniversary in a honeymoon suite on the 2nd floor. Had a GREAT view of the castle but was a little bit out of the way to get to the room although private. Hot tub in room appropriate size for a 6y/o and mildew came out when jets turned on. Otherwise concierge level service excellent. Room nice size. Fantastic service at check-in. Nice sitting on water watching fireworks over the MK. Have stayed at 2 other deluxe resorts (polyn & wilderness ldg) and 2 other moderate resorts (port orl & carrib beach) and don't have anything negative to say about those experiences. Had just expected a little more for the GF being their flagship hotel but would stay there again.
I had the opportunity to ride this ride one week before it was open to the public, and all I have to say is that I was severely disappointed in the fact that Alien Encounter was replaced with this horrible excuse for an attraction. Now don't get me wrong, the audio-animatronics were amazing, but the attraction itself left much to be desired. Stitch's Great Escape just can't compare to Alien Encounter; a ride that was always my favorite WDW attraction. Alien Encounter was a great experience for the older WDW fans who could handle the thrills of the attraction. The warnings were put there for a reason, so the ones(especially the young children) who complained about the attraction being too scary have no excuses. Alien Encounter had a creative story; Stitch did not. The pacing was horribly done and the storyline was just way off. I know they were aiming for an attraction to appeal to younger kids, but even so, I heard kids crying about how scared they were in Stitch's Great Escape. Heck, I wanted to cry over how horrible the experience was. My only hopes now is that someday Alien Encounter will be revived and returned to one of the WDW parks, so all of us AE fans can once again enjoy such an incredible, out of the ordinary, thrilling attraction.
When I visit WDW every year I go to the Grand Floridian. When you stay there it feels like you are at home. The rooms have nice views and has a lot of space and nice furniture. It has a great 24 hour food service with the game room. And this hotel is convienant to all the parks and other hotels, if you want to check out the other hotels. So next time when you come to WDW stay at the Grand Flordian.
Well what could I say about this ride? A lot of good things. There is not as much things to do in AK comparing to other parks in WDW but Expedition Everest is the number one thing to do while you are visiting AK, and it's one of my favorite rides in WDW. I go every year to WDW and this is one of the rides that "I have" to do. This ride is worth getting the Fastpass or waiting patiently for around 90 minutes (depends when you visit). I went n it 3 times and I get a fast pass first thing when you get there.
Hi All, We at here on 5-23-08 we got in around noon at our hotel and took a bus striaght to Hollywood studios, we had a reservation for 2pm but decided to try to get lunch a bit earlier around 1:30 and we were seated immediately. Our waiter I think his name was Kevin, he was great very nice man, he kneel down to speak to you eye to eye. Everything was clean and the food was delicious. We got for appeitizer the sampler with different type of spreads, very very good. Then I ate primevera with pasta and veges, delecious, my husband had the chicken parm and he loved it, we shared our dessert that was great too. Chocolate Raspberry cake, very good. I would go back to Mama Melrose I thought the price and service were both great. :) :)
I guess if you remember that the previous "movie" was a yawn and a half, this would be considered a major upgrade. Ultimately it is a nice effect and a cute ride for kids, but I wouldn't wait in line to do this. Go early, get it done, and move on. There is no reason to make this a fastpass ride because once the novelty wears off the lines will be manageable.
After hearing all of the hype I was really looking forward to this show. Unfortunately I left thinking that the show was OK, but not great. What it really comes down to is that the music was not all that great. The costuming and puppets were all very well done, but a musical show is only as good as its material.
I'm a DVC member and I go to the bar all the time. I know 3 of the bartenders by name. Carrie is my favorite. They are the best. tyhey have special drinks only for the WL. I'm a bartender myself and they can make anybody feel like they are at there right at home. For me everytime I'm in Disney I have to go to the pool bar at WL.
I would totally recommend this place! Steak was great! We had a party of 4 and we all enjoyed our meal... Can't say anything bad about this!!!!
We ate here in July 08. I was expecting a bit more selections on the menu. The food was ok and since we were on the dining plan the prices didn't matter. The aquarium was nice but we were not seated close so we didn't get to enjoy it. If I went back I would have to request a closer seat.
The best place to eat at The Magic Kingdom. The food is delicious, espeacially the chicken. I went to eat there last month after getting off the boat ride and found it quite enjoyable. Exquisite food, great cuisine, look, what I'm trying to say is that the food is fantastic and all Magic Kingdom lovers will enjoy this delectable restaurant.
We love it at Shades of Green! We've stayed twice and are going back, probably won't stay anywhere else. When all we do is go back to the room and flop in bed for us to spend a lot more to stay at a comparable Disney Resort would be nuts! The location is excellent, next best thing to being right on the monorail at 1/3 the price! Have never had anything but excellent service. No sales tax on anything!
This is without a doubt my favorite character meal. We had ADR's at 6:00 pm and were at the hospital with my youngest daughter during that time. We made it to Epcot at 8:00 and went straight to the Garden Grill to see if they could take us. They said that they closed at 8, but after hearing our story decided to let us in anyway. The characters spent so much time at the table, they even came around several times. Chip took our bowl of catfish and ran away! lol, but he came back. Dale sat down and colored with my daughter. The food was awesome and the dessert was amazing. My kids loved decorating their own cupcakes. This is a must for every trip for our family!
Epcot come to life with color... It makes visiting one of our favorite parks, even that much better. Disney's hard work and planning show! My husband and I are amazed with each special garden, and topiary that we come across. When the Flower and Garden festival is on, I feel like I cannot get enough of it. Each day we are here exploring and learning new things and getting ideas for when we go back home! The bonsai trees in Japan and China are amazing, as well as the fragrance gardens and outdoor patios to wonder through. Just when you think you've seen it all, you come across more. This festival is one that cannot be missed and one that we so appreciate.
I can see why Le Cellier gets rave reviews... We decided to go about 4 years ago, reading how great it was, and It lived up to it's name and then some! Love the low lighting and cozy feeling you get when you first walk into the dinning room. The staff are so attentive and friendly. The fresh pretzel bread is out of this world and the food even more so. We try to dine here as often as possible while we are at Epcot.
The times we've decided to eat here is because we so love the atmosphere... it's so romantic and the theming is great... Sadly, the food leaves a lot to be desired. Very generic tasting and not many choices. Theming 10/10 Food 3/10
I could go on and on... but to sum it up I'll say this. Wonderfuly unique and innovative. A special experience that never leaves you. No where on earth like it can you experience so much culture and fun at the same time.
What do you say but, "How in the world did Disney ever get rid of such an awesome addition to Epcot?" This parade was one of the coolest and most unique parades I've ever seen. It left my husband and I with the feeling of Disney magic when it was over and not too many can accomplish that. Epcot so needs this parade back!!
The best item on the menu has to be the grouper! The crab cakes were also very delious. The key lime pie was very much real and is also made there! It is very relaxed and fits the resort well.
Great view. Seated us quickly with no reservations. Get the grilled catfish with peperjack grits, its my favorite. Deserts were excellent.I love the seclusion. Service was also very good. Portions seem to be a problem for this bunch but I thought they served plenty.
awesome park with awesome rides. stake out your claim early as it gets crowded
great, clean water park. awesome rides. i love how they have the surf thing so i can bring my board and attend a clinic. but stake out your spot early as it gets crowded
grea way to meet the princesses outside of cinderellas royal table. great service, nice staff, princesses spend time with everytable
really good food, love the winnie the pooh characers, great way to meet them all, they spend lots of time with you
good food, best kept secret for those who cant get into cinderellas royal table character spend time with each table
awesome view, great view, dream come ture for many. i love it and its a staple on our trips. character really make the rounds
bad food, ok desserts, great attmosphere
really good italian, reminds me of the old italian neighborhood. Very vintage
i miss it. it had the best italian food in the world, and was a staple on our trip. i use to love watching them make the pasta, and how they had music. i have to go to nyc to experince it again. i also like the rest. that replaced it
great food, and awesome character experience when we do it
not the best seafood or food in general, we just go for the view
good food for the price
it was awesome . by far the best chowda outside cape cod and boston. yummy breakfast and dinner
i am going to miss this rest. because it had awesome food with an awesome view of magic kingdom. i also liked when we would go at night and watch the fireworks with the music piped in. i mean, we always see the fireworks from in front of the castle., but this was amazing
one of the best at disney. brought back alot of memories for parents and grandparetns, fun for my friends and i and cousins. i love the pb& j shake. i love how the mom is and the brother. many happy memories we continue to have. a must on all our trips
i have never had them(allergies) ,but my parents, friends and cousin did they said it was good, but to much. pick only a few of the topings , not all
on my last trip, i felt like one of my most fav. clubs was gone. i enjoyed the surfer atmosphere and the vintage music. my parents liked it bc it brought back memories. this was the first night club i ever went to, and its a shame it closed :(
great rest. in it, awesome to watch some baseball during training
by far one of the best comedies shows i have ever seen. awesome actors, great participation
one of my fav. clubs that i go to when at wdw. its fun for teens because its more like a show then a club. great fun, and great participation things, awesome cast
Beautiful, spaced out great pool, Food, reaaly felt like you were "away" in mexico, less kids then other resorts(we were on honeymoon) awe have been to all mod resorts and by far this tops them all !!!!
Do I recommend it? YES!!! One of WDW's best! Food = A+ ... Service = A+ ... Atmosphere = A+ ... Fun = A+ ... You can't go wrong here. The only time I am dissapointed here is when I am getting full. The food is so good I don't want to stop eating. Excellent place for families with children.
FUN! Excellent food! Have been here twice for dinner, and will go back again in the future! Try the steak, it's fantastic! ...Also, try to find the hidden Mickey. Give up? Ask your server. ;)
There are better places to eat at WDW than here. The food is not bad, but it's not all that great either. The atmosphere is bland. Not exactly up to WDW standards. Don't go out of your way to eat here. If you are looking for seafood try Fulton's Crab House at Downtown Disney.
i havbe been on the disney cruise many times, and must say i love the wonder the best. i honestly dont know why, i just love it. also the disney cruise in general is fun, has stuff to do , and you get the service and ammentities you can count on from disney. I also like how its disney bc its a name you can trust, and have been going since '99 , it has been awesome
Firework: i love wishes because it reminds me how life goes fast, and how you can never give up on your dreams. I always cry when i see the fireworks at magic kingdom, watching the home movies , youtubing it, but also from listening to the music and actually grasping the lyrics. the quote i wish i never had to grow up always gets me since i am going to be a senior in hs next year, and how much disney has been apart of my life, and how scared and excited i am to become an adult St Jude: good cause, and amazing artists who do renditions of their fav songs, which i must say is awesome
An absolute must! The food is top notch! The authentic atmosphere is brilliant! The cooking staff is very entertaining, and the service is outstanding! This is one of the best, and it is no secret. Book your reservations well in advance because this one seems to be a favorite on everyones list!
i love it because the fact that this is my favorite parade at the resort. there is something magical not only about the parade, but the cd as well. when i dont feel like playing home movies of it, or youtubing it, i can close my eyes and see the parade as if i am there.
i love this cd bc this is the only way to get songs from fantasmic to your ipod. i also like it because before a trip it gets me excited, and when i get home, it brings back memories and cheers me up, and gets me excited for my next trip. It is also a great cd bc the music from the show is upbeat, and its a great way to wake yourself up. but seriously i love fantasmic and this cd is awesome
i love this cd because we play it every christmas, whether we be blessed to be at disney if we get reservations or flights(lol) or be at home hosting christmas eve. it brings holdiay magic
i love this cd bc this is the only way to get songs from attractions to your ipod. i also like it because before a trip it gets me excited, and when i get home, it brings back memories and cheers me up, and gets me excited for my next trip
I could never imagine a world with out disney. some of my favorite and happy memories are of disney world and going with friends and family. Walt Disney took a huge risk , and he succeed. he would be happy and proud to see the legacy that has formed from a small park in southern calilfornia(Anehim to be exact) to haveing one in orlando, paris, toyko, and hong kong. and the best part, that isn't it. countless other parks and resorts have sprung up, proving that disney is truely here to stay
This is a great place to eat! The food is very well prepared. The price is not bad compared to the other WDW restaurants. The view of the monorail traveling overhead makes the experience even more fun (especially for kids). Try the tuna steak. It's excellent!
great way to bring more attention to , and celebrate the man who started it, Mr. Walt Disney
i think it has been one of my fav. themes. disney world is a dream in itself. i think its fitting to call it a yoamd becuase it is spreding disney magic all over. for many people, they will cant get to disney world, and entering the contest disney is sponsering sends prizes to everyone, even those not present in the parks. its a great oppurtunity.
The food here is excellent. The service is excellent. The atmosphere is excellent. ...However, this place fills up fast and can become very crowded in a very short time. This would not be as much of a problem if this was a table service restaurant, but for a buffet style restaurant it causes problems. The line for the buffet here can get very long. At one point I must have waited in line at least 20 minutes just to get up to the buffet. The food goes so quickly that by the time I would get to the buffet some of the items would be unavailable or well picked over. The cooking staff seemed to be having a hard time keeping everything on the buffet stocked. I do recommend eating here, but just be prepared to stand in line. The food here is outstanding, and apparently it's no well kept secret. :)
I'm rating this restaurant a "7" only because of the average food selection. This place is very fun, upbeat, and entertaining for the whole family! The outdoor autumn theme is spectacularly beautiful! The entertainment is very family oriented and authentic! ...However, I and my family were not as impressed with the food. The selection seemed to be very slim, and the food that was there tasted a bit bland. There were one or two items on the buffet that I did enjoy, but for the most part I was disappointed. If you are looking for a fun time and beautiful atmosphere and are not as picky when it comes to food this one may be for you. Even though the food selection was not up to par for me and my family I have not yet crossed this one off the list. If you have not yet experienced this one I would suggest trying it at least one time.
We stayed at POR 4/30-5/9 - we had a lovely, waterview, king-bed room in Magnolia Terrace. Our overall experience was TERRIFIC! - Check in went smooth, Magic Express brought our bags in record time, food at the counter service section was good and there were plenty of selections for both breakfast and lunch. We had ADR's for dinners at various other restaurants. Our room was clean, well tended too by mousekeeping and we had towel animals left a couple of days. We were there to celebrate my husbands birthday and he was given a B'day pin and everyone wished him happy birthday and we even enjoyed a few "freebies" in the parks on the day he wore his pin. The grounds at POR are exceptional and the grounds crew was hard at work most days that we were there, planting flowers etc. Bus service was good. The pool was terrific, the quiet pools even nicer. We just had an absolutely wonderful trip and would definately stay at POR again!
Absolutely amazing atmosphere!! The food is not the best in the parks, but it's not bad either, just a little ordinary. What this restaurant lacks in culinary originality it makes up with the fantastic atmosphere and service! This place is a must especially if you have kids! They will be mesmerized!
The food and atmosphere is great! The wait time is a little too slow. Sushi here is up to par. The theme is very authentic. If you like Japanese food you should enjoy this restaurant.
Ate at the Derby for the first time on May 21, 2008. The atmosphere was very interesting. The place almost seems to take you back in time to the 1940's. The wait staff and decor was very up to keeping with the theme. The food was EXCELLENT! Fantastic steaks and fish! I ordered the seared tuna. My wife had the halibut. Someone else in our party ordered the steak. We all sampled one another's dish. They were all top notch!! Then came the desert... Two words - Grapefruit Cake!! Absolutely delicious!!
May 19, 2008 was our first time to dine at Fulton's. I'm sure it will not be our last! The staff was incredibly friendly and attentive. The food was excellent! I ordered the King Crab Claws and Australian Lobster Tail. The seafood is VERY fresh, and the taste was outstanding! We have 2 children, and the server was over the top on seeing to their needs as well. Even though this is a more adult oriented restaurant the kids were made to feel right at home. They absolutely loved it! The only drawbacks were that the restaurant was somewhat crowded and the prices are very high. However, I can understand why on both counts. The demand for a table at this establishment must be extremely high with the fantastic dining experience you find here.
I was too scared to go on this when i was 8. But when i was 10, i was lucky to be able to come back to Orlando to try the stuff out that i was too scared to do. Loved every minute of this ride, and since then ive been here 3 more times. Never get bored of Disney. Or Tower of Terror. Best ride anywhere!
It was hilarious. It was interactive between monsters and audience. We didn't know what it was all about until we were inside. Monsters should be careful though that some people don't like to be on the spot. You can enjoy once and have a great time but I wouldn't want to go twice.
The best ride ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is by far one of my favorite restaurants, the meat is cooked to perfection!! The side dishes are delicious and if you have a picky child with you ASK for the children's menu, it has the usual child fairs of mac and cheese, chicken strips etc. The games can be noisy, and if you have children with you they seat you by the games, if your children do not like to partisipate, then ask for a table by the windows, its not so invloved and you get a FANTASIC view of bay lake and fireworks if the time is right. :)
Wonderful mix of American and African foods! They had salmon to die for! The zebra domes are fantastic, and the coconut teramisu was incredible! I can not wait to go back!
I really love the Dolphin. Because our family are staying in this hotel for $179.00. The Best deal.
My four year old was amazed by the characters and the beauty, but she was quickly bored with the ride itself. She really likes faster rides. I rode with her and enjoyed the music and the light breeze. I would skip it if you don't have much time.
Although my 4 year old daughter was a little frightened by the speed and loud noises, we all thought it was a fun ride. Visually, it is just beautiful-a notch or two under Spalsh Mountain's theming, but still very good. Even people who don't enjoy thrill rides would like this one!
The best live show in WDW. I cant understand how its not 10/10 the show is amazing and a must see for all ages.
I have been to the Brown Derby twice in the past year. We did the Fantasmic Package both times so we could ride other rides while others were trying to get seats for the show. The steaks were amazing both times i had them and i assure you i will be back again.
I loved Nemo and thought it was very well done. Like in the broadwat musical, Avenue Q, the puppeteers aren't hidden from the audience and it is really neat to see them working. I actually found my eyes drifting to the puppets most of the time though. The set was well done and the music is very catchy. In my opinion it beats the Lion King show because you actually get the feeling that you are seeing the characters and not just acrobats and dancers. This show has all of the magic I expect from disney.
We just returned from our first stay at Poly (5/7/08 - 5/12/09). We absolutely loved staying here. I had requested Tokelau, 2nd or 3rd floor. We received room 1002 in Tahiti. I wasn't happy about being on the first floor at first, but when we got in our room, I loved the view. It was of nothing but mature foilage! No one could see into our room, so it was so very private. Since we were in one of the "newer" rooms, it was enormous, and our family of four had more than enough room. We also had the double sinks directly in the bathroom. This was one of the quietest rooms I've ever had anywhere. Since we were in Tahiti, we were super close to the TTC. We caught the Monorail there most of the time instead of at the Great Ceremonial House. Not only was it closer, but we could get the direct line to Epcot, the direct line to the MK or the Resort line. Great time saver! And when we left the Studios or Animal Kingdom, we had a choice of catching the bus to the TTC or to the Poly, whichever came first. Another timesaver! Our 5 year old son loved the Volcano Pool! The slide wasn't always open in the early evening, but my son and husband spent a good deal of time in the pool while I rested with the baby. One night, they watched the MK fireworks and the electrical parade from the pool. We didn't have any problems with Capt. Cook's. Even one morning when it was jammed packed, no one seemed to be grabbing a seat, just food. The food was decent, and we definitely liked it better than quick service at the GF and the WL. The only complaint I had and the issue that keeps me from giving it a 10 was the cleanliness of the floor. On the first day, I plopped my 10 month old in the floor so she could crawl around (I didn't like doing that, but what else was I to do?). It didn't take long for her hands, knees and toes to turn black with the dirt she was picking up from the floor. The rest of us checked our socks, and they were black as could be. Since it was about 11 at night, I didn't get to address the issue until the next morning. The front desk was non-apologetic, just said that they would leave a message for housekeeping to clean the floor. Sure enough, it was clean that afternoon. Well, clean as I would have expected it to be the first time. I have no idea how often they clean the floors in the rooms, but they seem to need a good shampooing more often than they are receiving.
If its your 1st time to Epcot you might miss this place! They have a wide variety of food and it taste great! Esp. of your sick of hot dogs,hamburgers,etc. Who wants to eat those things for your whole vacation when you can get this homemade like food!? I had salmon and rice! Yum. :-)
I love this place!!! You get a good portion of food and it is delicious! Its REAL mexican food and I doubt your gonna leave this place hungry!!!
Very pretty, we loved everything about this resort except it is very spread out.
Great theming Everything else was very disappointing. We went back to the grandflo and the boardwalk.
Great resort. If you are DINKs,I would stay at the yatch club or the boardwalk to get away from the swarms of children running around, up and down the halls.
Mousekeeping is terrible. Everything else is perfect
We lover everything about this resort
i was absolutely petrified of roller coasters til i went on this! its seriously cool! i could ride this all day!!! its cos of this ride that my fave park is mgm (sorry, hollywood studios!)would recommend this ride 4 those a bit scared of the whole upside down thing cos theres so much 2 look at as u go round that u dont really notice which way up you are!
I have to say that being a Mother of a 1 year old, that it's always in the back of your mind when you go anywhere for a long period of time be it a vacation or a long day out that your going to have to change your baby and you pray that you'll find a clean neat sanitary place to do it in. The Crystal Palace area restroom/baby care center blew me away! This was our first trip with our baby and we never knew this place existed (never needed to!) and I almost cried tears of joy when we walked in. It was clean and sanitary with a kitchen (with an attendant) that you could buy diapers, wipes, balmex, baby food and things of that sort. There were bottle warmers to warm up formula or jarred baby food. There was a private room for nursing mothers and a t.v. room with rocking chairs, coloring books, crayons, puzzles to regroup and let your little one rest in and a changing room with changing tables with disposable paper for the tops (like a Doctors office) a sink and trash can, that was all clean and sparkiling. Once a changing table was used an attendant would come in and sanitize it and change the paper! In the changing table room there was a unisex bathroom so it was great for Moms and Dads. It was such a relief to have a place like that to take care of baby business!
I have to say that being a Mother of a 1 year old, that it's always in the back of your mind when you go anywhere for a long period of time be it a vacation or a long day out that your going to have to change your baby and you pray that you'll find a clean neat sanitary place to do it in. The Crystal Palace area restroom/baby care center blew me away! This was our first trip with our baby and we never knew this place existed (never needed to!) and I almost cried tears of joy when we walked in. It was clean and sanitary with a kitchen (with an attendant) that you could buy diapers, wipes, balmex, baby food and things of that sort. There were bottle warmers to warm up formula or jarred baby food. There was a private room for nursing mothers and a t.v. room with rocking chairs, coloring books, crayons, puzzles to regroup and let your little one rest in and a changing room with changing tables with disposable paper for the tops (like a Doctors office) a sink and trash can, that was all clean and sparkiling. Once a changing table was used an attendant would come in and sanitize it and change the paper! In the changing table room there was a unisex bathroom so it was great Moms and Dads. It was such a relief to have a place like that to take care of baby business!
Our stay at the Wilderness Lodge was really fun. I think we would give it a rating of 8 out of 10. We stayed there April 23, 2008 till, April 30, 2008. I'll start with the cons because there are so few. We were offered a room downgrade from a courtyard view to a standard parking lot, bus stop room, at first we didn't want to but when we realized that we would be immediatly credited the difference in price ($472.00) we jumped for joy! Our room was on the 6th floor facing the Whispering Canyon Cafe and it stayed pretty busy and loud until about 10:00 pm. Our balcony was on the front of the lodge and while we didn't hear alot of car or bus noise we heard delivery trucks backing into the service area right under us, as early as 5:30 a.m.! Those are the cons. The pros are that the Wilderness Lodge is a really nice change of pace for being on the Magic Kingdom loop. We've stayed at the Polynesian and the Grand Floridian and have had wonderful stays at both places but the Lodge seemed to be a little more peaceful without alot of people rushing around. Both pools were great at the Lodge as we found they had alot more trees that helped block some sun in the afternoon which was great for our 1 year old. We loved that the Magic Kingdom was a fun boat ride away, as well as the Contemporary and we never waited for more than 15-20 min for a ride coming or going and we were there at a busy time of year. The food at the Roaring Fork was good and the choices seemed to please my family, and the Whispering Canyon was great. We're glad we stayed at the Lodge, I don't think we'll stay there again not because of anything bad but because we love to try all the different resorts and our next trip (fingers, toes, and with eye balls crossed will be May 09) we'll stay at the Beach Club!
I am sorry it is gone. It was way better than the Honey shrunk show. But it was lost during the random destruction of that area of future world. The got Fingment too....shame
This is the worse 3-D show we've ever seen. The storyline draggs laborously. Even with the glasses on, the screen images are unclear/double vision at times. The Kodak preshow is painfully long. Though Epcot's our favorite park, we bypass this show and would suggest using your time at another attraction.
My family and I love this ride. A really nice, beautiful way to cool off and take it easy.
Great themeing, but really didn't meet expectations, especially from a Disney ride. It's WAY too short. Not nearly as exciting as the setup/que experience would suggest. Popeye Barges at Islands of Adventure is MUCH better. Wouldn't wait anymore than 30 minutes to ride. Not a bad ride, just way below Disney's usually high standards IMO.
This "ride/show" is one of my very favorite in the Magic Kingdom. Not only does it have "Uncle Walt's" hands all over it (right down to the voice narrating it" but the animatronics, theme and purpose are all wonderful. It seems a little jokey now since the "future" portion is not where we are, but the beginning scenes from the early 1900's and into the 1950's is great. Like watching life history play out before you. I highly recommend this for adults who have an appreciating for history and the beginning of animation entertainment.
The new playground in the front is wonderful, but this place was much better when the whole of Downtown Disney was what we now call the Disney Marketplace. There were sleeping tourists and posed families made out of Legos. The show windows that are supposedly new were there too. The only thing that remains is the sea-drake in the lake. Still, taken on its own this is a great shop where the kids can play/build to their hearts' content without buying a thing.
The cast members at this store are great about letting you "try without buying." In a corner of the shop you can get your picture inserted into a scene from the Star Wars movies (it's the closest I'll ever come to looking like Natalie Portman). This has some of the most fun toys in the Disney and lots of SW paraphanelia. Well-themed, too.
This is the definition of a good-spirited show. It's punny and energetic and it changes every time - if only a little bit. However, if you get the jokes that you texted on a show, and then see it again but your jokes don't get in, you can't help but feel dissapointed. The technology is troublesome, but it gets better each day as Disney/Pixar work out the kinks in this advanced presentation.
This show is not well-paced and you won't understand a moment of it if you haven't seen the movie, but it's absolutely charming. The effects are simple, but that's what makes them great. The live puppeteering is always a treat and the actors are pretty enthuisiastic considering that they do the same show every 25 minutes or so. The storyline could pull at the heartstrings of a teenage punk.
I consider the Muppets to be the best show in Disney and the #2 attraction overall. The array of special effects are dazzling, the preshow is the most creative and the funniest at any theme park, and it's all light-hearted fun. The 3D technology is beginning to show its age, but the experience is so immersive you'll forget that quickly.
We just stayed at Pop Century for 10 nights. There were 7 of us so we had 2 rooms. The kids loved the resort and all the bright colors and the pools--we were worried they would miss the water slides since we usually stay at moderates but they didn't. The rooms were a little small and got cramped at times but we didn't spend a lot of time in the rooms so that was fine. We brought along a single air mattress for my daughter and that fit without a problem--but there was no walking room once it was in place for the night. The thing that bothered us the most about Pop is the walls are paper thin!! We were located in the 50's section right by the pool and it was SO loud!! Kids were screaming all night it seemed and I am a light sleeper so it made it very difficult for me to sleep. We also got a lot of noise from people walking by our room or above us at all hours of the night. The showers/toilets are also very loud! We would definitely request a room away from the pools in the future. The air conditioner was very good and noiseless--I almost wish it made some noise to drown out the outside noises! We also missed the 2 sinks and privacy curtain that they have in the moderates. With 3 adults, 2 teens and 2 kids we were always fighting for sink space! We did not care for the food court at all. We thought the food was terrible and it got quite crowded at peak times. This seems to be the trend throughout the World, though--the food quality at counter service locations is going down hill. The burgers are disgusting! We also noticed they did not have any resort specific merchandise at the store--every thing is generic in all the stores now.
March 2008 The service was attentive - a little formal with lots of bowing - and very pleasant. The experience begins with warm towels to cleanse and refresh the guests. Our chef put on a good show which I videotaped. He'd alert me when he was going to do something spectacular. The food was simple but fresh and delicious. My daughter, Emily, ordered the child's portion which cost less but looked the same as ours. Overall - we enjoyed the experience and will definitely visit again. Lunch for 2 adults and 1 child was $80.00 with no alcohol, and no dessert. The price is very high but I rationalize that because it included a great show.
March 2008 I'm sad to say I was disappointed with The Yak and Yeti - especially since we had so been looking forward to dining there. The atmosphere is exotic and certainly worth the visit but the food was just okay. The server was very pleasant but overworked. It took 35 minutes to get our meals (from the time we ordered) and we had to ask for the ketsup (for my daughter) 3 times. When the food arrived - my husband's was cold. I love chicken lomein and expected the same yellowy fine noodles that I get when I order it at home. Instead the noodles looked like spaghetti noodles. They were overcooked and kind of "sloppy." The mixture contained very small bits of chicken with carrots, bean sprouts, green onion, cabbage and lots of cilantro. It was strange eating Asian spaghetti with chopsticks. My husband, Al, had sweet and sour pork over rice. As I mentioned - it wasn't hot and we were amused to find an intact paper bar code label on one of the veggies. Emily had a small cheeseburger (hence - the ketsup.) What can you say about a cheeseburger? Lunch for 2 adults and 1 child was $70.00 with no alcohol, no dessert and only 1 shared appetizer (4 potstickers on a plate.) Next time we'll go back to The Flame Tree Barbeque and dine alfresco - which we've always loved.
For being as cheap as it is, it gives you as much if not more of the Disney experience than the more expensive hotels. It's cheap enough for myself and my cousins (who are all in college) to go down every winter for a couple of weeks. The theming is excellent and the rooms are decent (not great, but decent). The big bonus here is that you have a dedicated bus line. When leaving the parks at the end of the day, its great to know that the bus you are on takes you directly to your hotel without having to stop at others. This and being that it is pretty much in the center of the 4 parks is great (the magic kingdom is the farthest away, and that is still only about a 10 minute ride).
Fr-1/4 is one of my favorite resorts. It's sultry and laid back. The designers really captured the spirit of the Big Easy. The cobblestone streets and azalea trees are a lovely combination. And - as everyone has already said - the pool is sure to elicit smiles from all ages. The jambalaya in the food court is a must for any person staying at this resort!
Spaceship Earth was a good ride, with animatronics ... and tells the story of communication from the cave man to the future. Each vehicle now has touch screens ... I don't want to give it away ... but let's just say, it makes this ride a perfect 10. The animatronics are great. I suggest hitting this ride any time in the evening ... as most people hit this ride first ... since it is the first thing they come across. These days, I would suggest getting a Fastpass for Sourin ... if that is a ride you want to see. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
I was able to check out this ride last week ... and it was a lot of fun. For the grandparents, they liked the cute pre-show (which will fill in those unfamiliar with Monsters Inc) on background for the show. It makes waiting for the show entertaining. The theatre is big, colorful and interactive. It's family humour here, so not all of the jokes are "knee slappers". Best of all ... the wait times are typically not bad for this ride ... /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
If you have been on "River Rapids" rides before, you have been on Kali Rapids. The theming is okay ... but as elaborate as it is ... at the core, it is a short river ride, with few thrills. Out of 8 people each tube sits, 2 will get completely drenched, usually by a gusher right at the beginning of the ride. If you ride this later in the day, you will likely have no wait --- I would hate to wait more than 30 minutes for this ride. There is one little hill which is kind of like a slide ... this was one unique aspect of an otherwise generic ride. It would have been cool to go inside a place, or see some sights on the way ... but it is over way before this is possible. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\ PS - My 4-year old was also horrified by the ride ... I think it was the water ... and she was scared of the unknown. I didn't expect her reaction because other thrill rides did not cause the same reaction.
Hey ... Pooh's Playful Spot was obviously not designed for adults ... it's for toddlers. For my 2-year old and 4-year old ... they would have stayed here a long time if we had not pulled them away. Disney has cleverly hidden fans around the parimeter to cool down adults as they watch their kids frolic. The area is pretty simple ... so only younger children will find it interesting. There could be more slides, and more sprayers -- but it is a cute little area as-is. If you are waiting for a Fast Pass time, or a place to do something with a younger sibling who does not meet height requirements ... it is in a nice and central location. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
If you are hungry after a day of walking around the park, you might settle on "Pizza Planet". We did ... and we ate at a pleasant enough area in front of the place. While pizza is available on it's own, you will likely want a drink. There are combo's available with pizza, salad and drink. After tax, this is going to come to about $10 each. These are slightly bigger than Pizza Hut personal pan pizza's --- and there are various options (eg. cheese only, pepperoni or vegitarian) ... but you can not choose individual toppings. The pizza is ... unspectacular. While I can not swear it ... it tastes like a frozen, heated pizza -- not fresh crust or anything like that. It is better than frozen boxed pizza, but only slightly. There should be some kind of a family deal ... as combos for 2 adults and 2 toddlers came to over $40. This is markedly more expensive, for less Disney ambience, and worse quality food. Not sure if this is typical ... but it was not very busy ... and the vegitarian pizza took over 15 minutes --- which seems longer than it would take to heat it from frozen. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
I like the Circlevision 360 technology ... and if you have not seen it before, it is very much worthwhile. If you are familiar with the old show, this one has changed enough to bring it up-to-date, but still keep some of the old shot which were classics. My inlaws, who have never seen the show before, enjoyed it. Some of the Americans around us very very complimentary of the scenery. It makes me feel proud to have people know a little about the country and kill the stereotypes of igloos and Mounties -- okay, maybe just the igloo myths. Some Canadians feel they could show lesss urban area and more of the sights -- but it is difficult to fit everything into a 20 minute film. Overall, it is very worthwhile ... and the gardens at the pavillian are some of the best! /\/\/\/\ Emba33 /\/\/\/\ PS - The song, "Canada, Oh Canada" is sung by the 2007 "Canadian Idol" finalist.
Hi folks ... I am all for keeping the old standards. I love the theming and I love the muppets. The 3D is okay, but the screen flickers noticably ... there are lines in the film (at times). The waiting area is cool --- and the idea of a pre-show was great for that time --- but it's not quite as clever or cutting edge of a pre-show like Monsters Inc Laugh Floor. The water didn't even squirt (as expected) ... and the lighting effects for the fireworks etc seem a little dated. I love the Muppets ... and would love to see a new MuppetVision presentation --- and no need to add a gimicky computer generated non-muppet who doesn't exactly fit. I love the guys in the seats and the animatronic Muppet --- I say ... more Swedish Chef ... or at very least ... add a few more effects. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
This is a terrific 3-D movie (and experience) ... in fact, perhaps second only to the Magic Kingdom's Disney Philhamagic (with high resolution super large screen 3D). This one will likely be intense for younger kids, as the theatre quickly fills with fog at one point ... and the mean bugs look ominous. For the same reasons, this is what makes the attraction so good. Along with many of the current shows, Animal Kingdom may be the best park of them all. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
This is quintessential Disney ... and judging by the lines ... it is still very popular. If you get the previledge to ride with people who have never visited before ... they are impressed with the size ... the scope ... the simplicity. It's proof that rides should not all be made to meet the approval of "too cool" teens -- and the latest special effects are not required to make a delightful ride. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
First time around, we missed this show ... but, based on the reviews from this site, we went back to Animal Kingdom for a second day to check this one out. This is a fantastic show --- with high energy ... and plenty to see. Make sure you don't miss this one if you like live theatre, singing, tumbling performance, etc. The show runs about 30 minutes in total, and my toddlers felt the need to get up an dance. One of the best ... but I still enjoyed, "Finding Nemo: The Musical" better. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
Fort Wilderness is the cavier of campgrounds. The FW is a mixture of camping (tent and trailer) with cabins (sleeps 6 -- with modern conveniences). We used the camping with a tent trailer for a week. We had a regular spot with no need for cable or septic. We stayed on loop 2100 (Spanish Moss Lane). It was a nice spot, but not as shaded as many of the other lots. It wasn't bad enough to justify asking to change spots. For a group of Canadians, this swampy open area was interesting. You will see plenty of squirrels and wildlife during your stay. The spots are nice ... and extremely well maintained ... Disney manicures all of the sites after the individuals leave -- armed with rakes and leaf blowers. The park is quiet at night following the nightly fireworks shows and the water pagent. Motor vehicles are not used much at the fort -- so you will walk, take public transport (bus) or rent a golf cart (fun)! There is plenty to drive around and see. The pool is large and gorgeous ... although heated -- and not necessarily the most refreshing. Since the now-defunct "River Country" water park is no longer going --they could add a few slides to the very large pool. Still ... it is a very nice space when comparing to the hotels in the area. There is plenty to do at Fort Wilderness ... and it is so quiet and beautiful, it is easy to forget you are so close to the action. The boat ride into the Magic Kingdom is a beautiful ride ... perhaps the greatest way to go into the park. It's a brief, but scenic trip which will provide lots of photo ops. You might think $50 or $60 is a lot to pay for a trailer park -- but Fort Wilderness proves that you get what you pay for. As a guest of the resort, you are eligible for extra hours passes at the parks ... and the folks at the gate and on the transportation are all really nice. You would be pressed to find a better camping experience. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
Sonny Eclipse is a simple animatronic who sings lounge songs and has a variety of songs and sappy jokes he tells between songs. My 4-year old daughter felt the urge to get up an dance to the songs in front of the stage ... while we ate our dinner. Sonny could use a sidekick and maybe a few more physical gags to make him a legitimate attraction on his own. As it is ... he is a great diversion from dinner. Although the dining area is massive, it will still fill up during peak times (lunch and dinner). A unique Disney experience. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
If you have seen the Country Bears a few times ... it might be enough. If you are seeing the attraction for the first time, it is really worthwhile. It is funny ... and lthough dated, it is charming. The show moves well -- and the words to the songs are sometimes a little adult ... though this aspect of the twangy country sounds will be lost on the kids. My 4-year old asked to see it again after before the show was even done. I would really hate it if Disney decided to get rid of the attraction. It is nice to have some attractions which do not have long wait times -- something to see while your fast pass time is coming up. Ditto for the Carosel of Progress. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
The Carrousel is very nice ... looks great at night ... and it takes a significant number of people. If you child wants to wait in the enormous line for Dumbo, this ride might work as a diversion ... with a 10th of the waiting time. This is a primarly a childrens ride ... but adults should help toddlers to stay on their horse. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
I was able to view, "Block Party Bash" last week at Disney Hollywood Studios. Don't worry if you miss the initial "bash" at 3pm -- because it takes over an hour before the last performance takes place. Unfortunately, if you are entering the park at 3pm --- the "Bash" clogs the main artery into the park -- so you will be watching the show from the back. However, the music is fun, upbeat, and even though you swore you would never listen to the song, "YMCA" again ... it's all fun in this context. The costumes are great ... and the Pixar floats are done with the regular Disney style. No ... it's not a traditional parade, and for me, that's a good thing. This is something a little different ... and it is well done. Now ... we just need to get a parade back into Epcot. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
The most unique theme park in the world. More relaxing than most parks. The rides/shows are different than you'll see at other theme parks. World Showcase is simley amazing! There's this sense of romance and relaxation everywhere. You really feel you're in each of the countries. The food is great. The cast members are native to the countries where they work, which give it an even more authentic feel. We feel a little sad everytime we leave.
No matter what anyone else thinks, we love this Disney classic. It's fun and brings back a lot of memories for seeing it as a kid back in the 70's. Maybe an update from time to time would be in line, I hope they never get rid of it.
We love this attraction, especially my wife. I remember seeing it with my family as a teenager in the 70's and I still love it, as do my 15/12 year old sons. Could use a bit of updating every 5-10 years or so. But a great attraction that I look forward to taking my grandchildren to see one day!
Very relaxing and interesting. Seldom is a long wait due to the moving load platform; keeps things moving. Always look forward to going on this ride.
Very relaxing, informative ride. One of our favorites to get away from the hustle for the rest of the park. Love it the way it is.
For practical purposes, this show at Epcot must be seen. However, I have the rated the show as a 9 --- because there are two shows at Walt Disney World I feel are even better: 2. Wishes - Magic Kingsom --- This fireworks show (and more) is long, has great music, uses an amazing amount of pyrotechnics ... and the lights on the castle, the flying Tinkerbell and the timing make it almost perfect. 1. Fantasmic - Disney's Hollywood Studios -- This one has fireworks, fire, water screens, floats, animatronics, special effects, and a large cast to make this the best show at any park. It is way over the top. So ... my recommendation ... is the to see the Epcot show first -- then build up to Wishes or Fantasmic. This is an excellent show ... and should not be missed ... but it might be a little disappointing if you leave it until last. /\/\/\/\ Emba 33 /\/\/\/\
There are plenty of spectacular shows at Walt Disney World, but Fantasmic is likely the best. Special effects like giant animatronics, burning waters, screens made out of water, fantastic music, characters, fire works, floats --- all at night on a giant set ... it is, in my opinion, worth the price of admission to Disney Hollywood Studios alone. If you have toddlers, you might want to introduce the music and images to them in advance since the show is quite intense. I took this precaution, and my girls (2 and 4 years old) loved the show. This show is around 30 minutes and it is worth the wait -- and you can eat food while you wait. There is room for around 8,000 people ... but it will fill up fast. If you have a stroller, there is a designated parking area. Although this may bottleneck you slightly, you will still be out of the park within 30 minutes ... because Disney knows how to handle the crowds extremely well. /\/\/\/\ Emba33 /\/\/\/\
I watched this "parade" for the first time last week and was not impressed. It doesn't fit the definition of a parade. It's more like a set street performance every 15 minutes along the parade route. It starts at the front of the park and makes it's way to Star Tours. I was fortunate enough to catch the second performance on the route, so I only wound up waiting for 20 minutes (that does not include the wait time before the parade). I could only imagine what those at the end of the route were thinking. This "parade" needs to either be re-imagined or tossed entirely. I know mine is just oneopinion, but I walked away from this one asking for my hour and a half back. I will give the performers a 10 out of 10. To do what they were doing in the hottest part of the day and to have to do it for 3 or 4 stops (I'm guessing here) is an amazing show of endurance.
because I asked and I was very disapointed when a cast member told me it did and their is no fast pass when i got on line it was told too me 45 minutes
What an unexpected surprise. This show was an absolute blast. The humor is G-rated and loaded with puns, but it is very well done and thoroughly enjoyable. Our three kids (7,5,3) laughed so hard that we couldn't help but join in. Tip: Take the boat from Magic Kingdom to save time but get here! Its a must do on our family list now. We went in April 2008 and it was one of the highlights of our trip.
The BPB is a great parade with great use of characters. The acrobats are amazing. All around AMAZING
MY REVIEW! Trust Mr. Potato Head...Do you think he's kidding? Your life will not be mundania, after you play MIDWAY MANIA! Medium Spoilers Ahead PIXAR PLACE Still ALOT To be finished. The gift shop, cafe, meet n' greets, and whole left side of the street is still under construction. Though from what I've seen, there is going to be lots of detail, and the whole are just looks beautiful with the trees and brickwork. I woudn't judge the area harshly, as again, it's still under construction, and even when done, there will be lots of cool little details showing up in the months ahead. The story here (As I mentioned before.) is that Pixar Place (Like Maroon Studios) is where all the Pixar magic takes place. The toys are all out in full force, because they're inviting us all to become Toys and see the great new Midway games they've set up. (Neat detail: Some of the CM door signs say to Keep out Pixar Studios Animators: Toys Only. This means that the Pixar Studios Animators from the outside are just as excited to shrink down and see what the Toy's are up too, just as we guests are.) After we pass through the beautiful glass hall, we are now TOYS! The Cast Members are Andy's Toys, keeping in grand MGM-Studios tradition. (RNR has their Parking Attendents, Tower its' Bellhops, and who could forget the Muppet Labs workers?) QUEUE Without a doubt, I can say I pitty Disneyland for once. (I know! Who thought I'd ever say THAT?) They have a nice building, but we have SOOOO much space, and the Imagineer's put to good use. At every twist and turn of the queue you'll find great details and your favorite childhood toys bigger than life! I can't possibly mention all of the details because there are so many (And spotting them is half the fun!), but I will point out my favorite: And it was clearly made for two groups, Imagineers; And us. After entering the queue, there are two giant viewmaster slides. Look for the Disneyland Tomorrowland one, featuring the Peoplemover and the Mighty Microscope! After working your way to the back, you finally get the chance to meet Mr. Potato Head! He's fantastic, and the crowd LOVED him. One trip through he had some problems and had to go behind the curtain. (Themed to a giant blue hankie with Stars & Boots on it.) Yes, Jim Hill was WRONG. They do not "Just throw a sheet over it." After all this build up, you finally pick up your bright yellow glasses in a house built out of Lincoln Logs. (And it's just about the size of a real house!) Then it's a trip up the stairs, and you get to see a great view of one of my favorite parts of the ride: THE LOAD AREA! (Also be sure to listen throughout your trip through the queue and ride: the music made for the ride is really good!) LOAD Andy's room in all it's glory! Again detail abound, and this room in HUGE! I won't go into details, but let's just say (Again) it follows the grand MGM-Studios tradition of theming. I'd say it's on par with Tower's Boiler Room, and RNR's Parking Garage. I'd go further to say it's the best load/unload area in all of WDW. Be sure to look for all the details! When leaving, be sure to pay close attention to a very large Golden Book featuring: Tin Toy! THE RIDE Really, I'd have to say that you have a serious mental condition if you don't at least have "a really fun time" on your first go-around. If you don't, go ahead and just check yourself into Arkham Asylum. The beautiful details, great dark-ride sets, moving, twisting-and-turning gametrams all add up to an auroa of fun. And that's not even counting the games! All of them are so fun to play, and all four rides had new surprises and targets that had eluded me the ride before it. Four rides, we found a super-surprise combo that yielded some great bonus targets! I won't tell because that's the fun of it. Each time you go on, you'll find new surprises and details. Go and find them! Don't let the internet tell you. I can attest 100%...you'll have a heck of a great time finding out the first way! Some things that I'm sure you're dying too know... Yes, all the big voices are reprised by the proper voice actor. Hamm & Rex are the best! Keep an eye out for their peformances. I, like you, kind of had a grudge against "Screen-based attractions", but this one (Unlike any other) breaks the mold. It's SO much fun, and the 3-D is so amazingly life-like, I forgot I was watching screens. I said it! I forgot. The games, animation, and all the Toy Story pals makes this one of the finest screen based attractions ever. Gameplay! Unlike Men in Black, Buzz, and other "Shoot em' up" rides, this is the first one that if I've done poorly, I don't care. It's doesn't change how fun it was to play. As the box says, "Everyone's a Winner!" and unlike Midway Games of real; It's quite true. If you don't get an amazing score, you won't feel bad about waiting 120 Minutes. (I'm lookin' at you BUZZ AND MEN IN BLACK!) Also, whatever new process they use to make the 3-D is amazing! No matter where you are in the building, no matter how you look at it, the space adjusts iteslf, as it would if it was actually there. (You know how Spiderman has to move the image in synch with the cars? Take that Spiderman! I can look up and down and it looks PERFECT!) SPOILERS END. In summary, you may feel like a winner: But the real winner is Walt Disney Imagineering. I was so proud to be there in the first line for Midway Mania ever. And nothing could beat seeing and talking to the Imagineers there, as they were very pleased to see such a great reaction to the ride. I really think that this is a perfect addition to not only the Studios, but too all of Walt Disney World. Everest is amazing, but it's great to have a brand new E-Ticket that the WHOLE FAMILY can ride. (In the vein of Haunted Mansion and Pirates, everyone can ride: Everyone can have a great time.) In short, get to Midway Mania as soon as you can! You'll have a great time: No Assembly required!* *Some Assembly Required
After reading lots of mediocre reviews, I was leery to try the Yak and Yeti. Our family of 5 gave it a try, and it was one of our favorite meals during our stay! We had the lettuce cups and steamed mussels for apps, both were fabulous!! Then we had the beef and broccoli, jasmine rice and lo mein for meals. It was great! DS(7) devoured the beef and broccoli and the lo mein was equally as good. We also got the fried wontons for dessert which were to die for!! I highly recommend this restaurant, the atmosphere was nice, and it was quite uncrowded the night we were there. Loved it! No complaints.
Our family of 5 ate here on 4/16 and experienced our worst meal during our 7 night stay. We got the canyon skillet and found the food to be terrible with the exception of the corn on the cob. The ribs were dry and looked and tasted like shoe leather! Our waitress crossed the line when she made DS(7) cry because he hadn't eaten much (I don't blame him, the food was gross). She told him if he wasn't going to eat that he should leave. None of us enjoyed this experience and would not eat here again.
Our family of 5 ate here 4/21 and we loved it! We had an excellent waitress, Barbara from NY, who made great recommendations and provided outstanding service. I had the bruschetta and chicken parmagiana, both were delicious. DH had the calamari which he raved about, and the shrimp, pasta and vegetables in a four cheese sauce which he also loved! All of the kids had the soup (vegetable minestrone) which was fabulous, and the penne pasta. They loved it, and ate every bite. The chocolate cake dessert was wonderful, but the tiramisu was a bit dry. Overall, we loved it and would eat here again!
Our family of 5 ate here 4/17 and were pleasantly surprised at how wonderful it was! DH ate all of the flank steak and asked for more, DS(10) loved the turkey and ham, DD(3) ate most of the macaroni and cheese and DS(7) pretty much ate it all. Mom was very happy with the salad, rolls, and delicious honey butter! Characters were playful and accomodating. We will definitley eat here again!
Our family of 5 ate here last week and it was our favorite meal during our stay. DH and I had the mushroom filet and it was the best we've ever had. All 3 kids had the steak childrens meal and devoured every bit of it. Excellent food, excellent atmosphere!
We just returned from a 7 day stay at WL, April 16-23. Having a family of 5 our choices were to book a Jr. Suite at $575/night or 2 standard rooms which would have cost more. We splurged on the Jr. Suite. Our view from room 4123 was beautiful, however the room was filthy! We found dirty underwear near the bed, a pair of dirty socks in the nightstand, a dirty tank top on the balcony, and lots of junk on the floor: Froot Loops, hair elastics, toe nails, and debris. Worst of all, the bathroom had human waste smeared on the wall!!! We did not feel this room to be deluxe in any way. The pool was okay, but nothing spectacular, very crowded. The only good things were the convenience of the boat to the MK, and the beauty of the lobby! We would not stay there again.
Well this playset does look like the movie and when I was little and watching that movie I always wished i could be where the kids where and this playset adventure does this and is cool to just experience even if your and adult.
I have been to Disney World twice, in July of 07 and Feburary of 08 and both times I ate at Rose & Crown. Rose & Crown is an restaurant located at the UK pavilion in EPCOT. By far this is my favorite restaurant at WDW. The dinner's that they offer are delicious, really really great and yummy!!!! Second of all the best time to eat there is at nightime so you can get a great view of Illuminations. Its said to be the best viewing spot in EPCOT. You can eat outside right along on the lagoon. My favorite dishes are to start off with an appeitizer with Potato Soup, Entree would be Fish & Chips, and for dessert it would be the warm apple crumble ice cream dessert, wow its all yummy and deliocious :). The best restaurant that I would recommend to anyone to try at EPCOT or even at WDW would be Rose & Crown. Of course all the other restaurants are fabulous as well, but this is my personal favorite.
If you are staying at the Boardwalk Resort this is a good store. They have some chips and snacks for the pool along with Boardwalk merchandise and your basic disney souvineers. Its a good place to just walk around while you are on the boardwalk.
The store is divided into sections... little boys.. little girls.. pins and jewlery.. womans... mens.. hats and tshirts.. housewares and kitchen items.. and a whole section on books and pens and keychains, even a section for plush. also the bibbity bobbity boutique is in the little girls section. The store is very very crowded at night.. i recommend going during the day so you can see everything, if you plan on taking it easy one day. when it gets busy it is hard to move around, can be frustrating for those who do not like crowds! You could get all your shopping done here! If there is something you saw in the parks.. they can order it for you and get it sent to your room if you didnt see it in the world of disney. It is a one stop shopping place.. if there is something you missed, the other stores in downtown disney im sure have it!
agreed, best pastry in world showcase. very friendly staff... and the rice cream? mmmmm... need i say more. Dont miss this!
This is not a counter service restaurant. You actually can make reservations for this and you sit down and eat in a dining room with a waiter/waitress. I would reccomend breakfast. Stuffed french toast is delicious. Dinner is great too. If you are looking to slow things down for the night and have a nice meal that is delicious and not over priced, this is the place to go.
no ice cream in the world tops ghiardellis in down town disney MY FAVORITE!!!!!!! ( the line will look long, but it goes SUPER fast )!
all i can say is MMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM.. best hot dogs.. cheese fries! you can sit outside or on cute bleachers that will take you into the emporium after for some shopping. d-e-l-i-c-i-o-u-s!
In July i ate at the brown derby restaurant with my family with the fantasmic package. The night we ate, it was raining so they took away our fantasmic tickets and told us we could not get new ones for the next day and basically they were very very rude. ( we wound up getting tickets anyways! ) The service was very poor. this is not to say that everyone will not have a better experiance there. The food was upscale from the other restaurants in the hollywood studios.. basic creme brulees and steaks and such. It was decent. It seemed over priced for what it was. If you are going to eat there i would reccomend the fantasmic dinner because you get appetizer, entree, and dessert.. all for a little more than 50 dollars. the seats for the show are good as well! just off to the right.
I love the theming of this restaurant it is really cool. If they played other things on the telvision screen that would be awesome. I wouldnt reccomend this for big groups. The cars are not big enough to hold a TON of people and you sit with your backs to eachother unless you sit in a round table in the back which is right next to the kitchen. The food is decent, but the menu isnt that great. Not one of my favorites on disney property, but for people who have never been there you should try it for the experiance!
DELICIOUS CLAM BAKE! something for everyone, even the non seafood eaters out there. Buffet is large and the soups and salads are delicious. It is usually pretty calm in there and the service is great. no need to dress casual. There are plenty of options for children as well.
great for children during the playhouse disney lunch. jojo and goliath and the gang will sing and dance to entertain the children. buffet has great value and many options for all tastes. the dessert bar also has many options.
One of the best restaurants in walt disney world. great lobster dinner. delicious sourdough bread. desserts are amazing. the restaurant is beautiful and right on the water. perfect view for wishes. definitly a great place for a romantic evening. ( try the bisque!! )
Best show I have ever seen in my life. I could watch it over and over. absolutely amazing and breathtaking. something for everyone. do not miss this!
love the show, it is absolutely amazing. I still feel like I enjoy festival of the lion king much more. Nemo is wonderful for kids and the puppets and effects are beautiful! much much much better than tarzan rocks!
THis scifi dine in theater is the coolest place to eat with your family or a huge group of people. Not only do you order food but your all in a car designed as a table and watching old corny scifi movie trailors and is an absolute don't miss restaurant and be sure to make reservations early if you want a certain time to eat there.
DINOSAUR is my all time favorite ride in WALT DISNEY WORLD . it is an exhilerating ride which takes you into the cretaceous period of the dinosaur right before an asteroid is about to make you and the hungry carnotaurus thats chasing you extinct. I love this ride even more than the awesome EE. ONly because those AA dinos are incredibly life like. I am at awwww everytime I see the carno that chases you. Totally a ten ride for me.
I don't have time to write a proper review but this place is amazing we has the Steak, it was like butter, and the maple crem brule is amazing. If you havn't eaten here you must try it!!
Well I dont kno where 2 start because I love this ride. even though this is not the fastest or biggest loop dee loop of a rollercoaster this combined with it's awesome attention to detail is like my favorite roller coaster of all time and I love thrill rides and I give my thanks to Joe Rohde for making this attraction a reality. Its amazing especially going backwards and seeing The yeti. I get chills everytime I see Him. He (the yeti) is an amazing realistic aa when in A mode. I give this ride all the way highest props.
We enjoy having a light breakfast here while the kids work on their masks.
Good soft serve ice cream, perfect for a hot humid summer day
We eaten there several times, always like to dine there when we visit. Food is good family style. Cheesey man & cheese and the apple cobbler is fantastic, almost makes it worth the whole dinner.
In October of 2006 was the very first time my family and I experienced this AMAZING RIDE! Any age group will love this ride. I am 15 and I loved it so much... I couldn't get enough. My parents both loved it too. The Yeti is sweet, it is so surprising the very first time. Disney worked their magic and combined suspense and thrill in just the right way. The only downfall... and most of you know it... the lines. Even in the off season, we waited at least 20 minutes in 80+ weather. But any way.. WE LOVE IT!
We love to eat here and find ourselves making sure we plan it into our schedule. The BBQ ribs are my fav and the seating choices are great. We like sitting in the main area to the left of the counter because the birds have learned to come for food. I know that this would be a turn off for some but we love feeding them (after we are done eating.) They don't pester, just come over and quack, then move on - very entertaining. I didn't know about the seating by the water, I'll have to check it out next time we're there.
I love this restaurant. I think the only negative is that it's too small for its popularity. It's a fun atmosphere and the food and desserts are wonderful.
I really love this restaurant. I've been many times. The food is always delicious and the staff is great.
I had avoided this restaurant for years because of the mixed reviews, but finally made a lunch ADR to try it out. We were a party of five, 2 adults, 2 teens and a "junior". We all loved it. The food is very imaginative, well made, and delicious. The service was quite good. The Derby has a great wine list, charming atmosphere, and is more "grown up" than many WDW dining spots. The only thing that might turn some people off is that the portions are normal - not small, normal. They aim for quality, not just sheer quantity like some restaurants.
Body Wars is a great ride but lets say not straight after breakfast. The noise of the heart and blood pumping made me feel a little bit sick.
So sinful... so delectable... The Confectionary on Main Street USA is better for kiddies and caramel apples, but teens and young adults will love this darker, ever-so-slightly-less-expensive version.
Well i have ridden it sooooooo much. I am obsessed with the Tower Of terror! I have memorized the whole thing Rod Sterling says. teheheheheheh!!!!! lol XD!
Amazing Show!!!!! Much better than tarzan
What can I say? I bought tickets for the event because I wanted to take advantage of the shorter lines and the different fireworks. After reading previous reviews, I was very sad to find out that we did not get a bag to put the "mardi gras beads in. I didn't bring a bag with me. We went to 2 treasure spots. We got a paper princess/pirate hat (Burger King Style). It got wet on SPlash Mountin. The secound thing we got was a candy bead necklace. MY 10 yr old DS did not get excited by that stuff. The CM's were fun - they were dancing and acting like thier ride was best so hop on! They remembered us when we rode rides again and again - but they wouldn't let us stay on - we had to go through the queue everytime even though no one was riding!!!! I guess I was dissappointed because the price of the ticket has gone up - but what Disney gave us went down.... Props to the CM's for trying to liven it up. Oh - and it was too dark to see anything. It was only my second time in the park and I didn't know where I was going. The Fireworks were awesome!!!!!
It was cool to me to see the 'Haunted Mansion Movie Sets'I like the Movie and I have it on DVD to see the sets was great fun and to see how thing were made. You could see the size of the set and how big it was I love it.
Alien Encounter was the best Iam so sorry its gone its one of my top rides
This ride was a bit of a disappointment to me. There was a very big buildup and it was a very big let down. The line is outside and in June it is HOT! The line also snakes it's way for what seems like miles inside and the ride is just not worth the wait. It is a giant aquarium with a digital fish thrown in here and there, nothing really spectacular. The Seas/Living Seas needs to go and a good thrill ride needs to be put in this place.
We visited Mama Melrose for our first time on Thursday 4/3/08. We booked the Fantasmic Package. Our waiter was richard (from Caracas, Venezuela). He was wonderful. Very friendly and kept up with drinks, etc. For an appitizer, I had the tomatoes and mozzarella. This was very good. I ordered the spaghetti fra diavolo (spaghetti with calamari rings, shrimp,clams & mussels in a spicy marinara sauce). I thought it was excellent. I was surprised at the amount of seafood in the meal. I don't think I ever had a forkful that did not include a bite of seafood. The calamari which can be a bit rubbery if nort cooked right was perfect. My wife started with a Ceasar salad which she enjoyed and then had the Oven-baked Chicken alla Parmigiana. She was quite pleased with both. My kids both had pizza. Neither of them have ever met a pizza they did not like, so they were happy with their meal as well. My wife and I each had a piece of the Honey-Hazelnut and Ricotta Cheesecake which was spectacular. Overall, I was quite pleased with the experience and would definitely eat there again.
This is one of the best rides in Disney. It is soo much fun!
I think this is a really great ride. It is good for the whole family. It is not too fast and wild, but not too slow and boring. It is one of my family's favorites!
I would recommend this as a new purchase whether you have any of the old ones or not, even if you have the most recent one before this. The new tracks in combination with some of the more classic music makes this well worth it. There are so many great tracks, especially medleys of Pirates of the Caribbean, The Haunted Mansion, Splash Mountain, The Indiana Jones Epic Stunt Spectacular, etc., and other wonderful pieces from the Universe of Energy, Soarin', etc. My absolute favorite on this album is without a doubt the track from the updated Spaceship Earth. Here's my opinions of the new tracks: Disc Two - 18) CTX Theme- Extended from the track that was on the previous album, not unpleasant, very environmental I'd say, but it seems like it could be BGM for anywhere in Animal Kingdom, nothing really distinguishing about it. Disc Two - 15) Lights, Motors, Action!- All I have to say is that I am so happy it's not the music while you're waiting for the show. It's the actual score from the action sequences. It's decent, it does the job that it needs to for the show, but isn't really anything special. Disc Two - 9) The Three Caballeros (Gran Fiesta Tour)- More or less just the theme song from the movie, rewritten for the attraction. I enjoy the movie, but in the context of EPCOT: yuck. Disc Two - 8) Reflections of China- Awesome addition to the album! Beautiful music from this relatively recently updated Circle-Vision movie! Disc Two - 5) Canada (You're a Lifetime Journey)- In addition to the new version of the theme song, this track starts with some of the very lovely, relaxing pre-show music. I've always loved the original version of the song, and since the new one is just kind of whatever, the atmospheric music certainly makes up for that. Disc Two - 1) The Seas with Nemo & Friends- Consists of the score through the ride, culminating in the attractions version of Big Blue World. The score is very pleasant, not as much as the Canada score, but still nice. What's disappointing is that Big Blue World is a mix of all of the vocals throughout the finale, and it just doesn't sound good to me. Disc One - 16) Spaceship Earth- Ladies and gentlemen, this is your $25 right here. This track is 10 minutes, and is essentially a ride-through. However, there are some apparent omissions in the track, if my memory serves me right. Most of this music is BEAUTIFUL. In fact there are some parts of the ride that doesn't do the corresponding music justice. The beginning, for example, which is the outside BGM followed by the music from the ascent, is perfect EPCOT Center music. The track moves on to the score from in and around the Egypt/Phoenicians scene. I'm not sure if there is different music for the Greek and Rome scenes, if so, I don't think it's in this track. From here, it goes to the blaring Sistine Chapel chorus, which I'm still not a fan. Oddly enough, this is followed by the Renaissance score, which would actually precede the Sistine Chapel in the ride. The Industrial Revolution is next, which a fun, upbeat piece. Omitted in the track that would go in this spot would be the music in the brand new computer room. Next up is the Matrix music, which on CD is more blatantly a rip-off (or homage) of Don Davis score from the movie. Now is another odd reversal, it seemingly has some of the descent music before the Earth in space part. It could just be a creative decision, as the Earth music seems better to end the track. Also, I believe some of the descent score is left out, from while you're watching your cartoon. All in all, great music, I think the new main theme for Spaceship Earth is just golden, and this CD really gives it a chance to shine. Just listening to it in my car, it is extremely powerful, sounds a lot better than coming out of the speakers at the actual park, you can hear the subtlety in everything.
I recently visited Boma, and my husband asked about Vegetarian dishes on the buffet. The chef came to my table and took me through the buffet to tell me exactly which dishes contained no meat products. He was really nice. Later, he came up to me while I was at the buffet tables and said to go and look at my table. He made me my very own vegetarian dinner. He went so far above and beyond what any other restaurant has ever done for me. It was really special!:)
I couldn't have been more disappointed with my visit to Planet Hollywood. The outside of the building is a shambles and the inside isn't much better. They were only operating the bottom level of the restaurant when we were there so the wait was very long despite only a few parties waiting for tables. Once we were taken to a table we were given dog eared and sticky menus. The service was VERY slow and not very friendly. The food was edible but the presentation was very sloppy (fingerprints in the sauce around the edge of the plate, brown lettuce, etc.) For the cost of the food I would expect a much better experience. Unless you are a major movie buff (or a fan of movies from 1996 or earlier- I didn't see any memorabillia from any recent movies) then I wouldn't bother with Planet Hollywood.
We have always enjoyed the Donald's Breakfastasaurus and were highly disappointed when we heard that it was closing and taking over the Tusker house. Of course we had to at least try it since we have tried all of the character breakfast buffetts. After being greated outside by the bar in Harambe I was a little puzzled that there was no indoor waiting location. Minutes later we were greated and walked over to the picture location and asked if we would like our picture taken. We said no and were taken inside to tour the buffett. The buffett area is humongous with many different sections. Finally we were seated and found that the seating was more spacious and had more walking room around the table than in Restaurantasaurus. Now up to the buffett to pig out! I tried most of the foods and found it wonderful. There are many common items to the rest of the WDW buffetts, but many special items with the african flare also. The food was awesome! As most character meals have a celebration, so does this one. We had our napkins high in the air as the children played there moracco's in a conga line through the restaurant. The kids had so much fun. This is a definate repeat, and I look forward to trying their dinner menu.
The menu here has changed quite a bit since it first opened, but it still remains slightly different. The Chicken noodle bowl is very large and has chuncks of white meat chicken along with Chinese veggies. They also offer differant flavored iced teas like peach and blackberry jasmine which are very refreshing. This CS restaurant is a hidden jem. Short lines and plenty of seating when it is open along with something different than burgers and pizza.
Voyage of the Little Mermaid is a well done attraction in Animation Courtyard. Playhouse Disney is also popular with young families. There isn't a whole lot else though.
Awesome!!! Mom,Dad,and I are planning to stay in the PoP On April! I can't wait to stay in the 80's or others in the POP! I wish that everyone can stay in this hotel! Disney Castmembers keep the magic!
Awesome!!! Mom,Dad,and I are planning to stay in the PoP On April! I can't wait to stay in the 80's or others in the POP! I wish that everyone can stay in this hotel! Disney Castmembers keep the magic! our
The Backlot Tour is a classic ride, walk through tour of the movies. Not too much has changed over the years except the movies focussed on. It's a classic and definately worth seeing at least once. It can get old after a while though especially if the lines are long. Castatrophe Canyon is indeed the highlight. That truck sure has been set on fire quite a few times! 8.5
Absolutely the best place to stay, the last two times we stayed the resort was booked full and it never felt like it . It’s a quiet, peaceful and beautiful place to relax after being in the loud parks all day. The kids (ages 3 & 5) and adults (grandparents) love the boat ride to Downtown Disney it’s a great alternative after taking the bus everywhere else. The pool is great the bus stops are awesome because it’s the first stop to pick up, always a seat, and first off. Bus serves Riverside and French Quarter sometimes we got lucky and bus did not stop and Riverside (but don’t count on it). Having stayed at the All Stars, way to crowded and very very loud, and Contemporary, way to expensive for what it is and pretty boring also especially if you have kids. PORFQ best value for the money the rooms are great the service was excellent and the food court was really good. Going back ASAP.
The play area is designed to look like the Honey I Shrunk the Kids movie. It has been at the Studios from the opening I believe and is a great place for small children. The area is pretty big so many people can "explore" it at a time
The WDW turkey legs are a classic for a reason. Taluca also sells Coke products. Located in between Rock 'n' Roller Coaster and Tower of Terror.
This place sells high quality ice cream snacks. They were great if a bit expensive...
I really love to eat in everything PoP! Including the Double Cheese burger!
I loved it lobster Tails and my fav was the Papaya Vinagerette dressing
When I heart of the changes I was very upset. I don't think Epcot needs to be infused with the characters as much as it has been! I wanted the ride to be all about Mexico and its culture. When I rode it, it was not as bad as I had feared. I do enjoy Donald as a character and it was enjoyable. I liked the old ride better. Disney has to understand that adding a character does not make an attraction better!
I could care less what others say, I loved this ride! My brother and I would always say, let's ride Mexico! It was all part of the Disney experience!
I must admit I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this one! I will ride again on my next trip!
I am 30 years old and visited Disney every year with my family since I was a toddler. Horizons was and will always be my personal favorite! The smell of the orange grove coudn't be beat! I wish the imagineers could have updated Horizons, or simply had it stay and called it retro futuristic like the Contemporary! I think lovers of Disney would have gone for it!
I loved this show when it was around! As Frollo's #1 fan, this show was the highlight of my trip! Disney please open this show again it was AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I read one on here about how they let you stay on, and it's happened to me too. In the florida (aka rainy) summer, we happened to go on it right before it started to rain. The cast members let us stay on at least for 23 rides. For some odd reason (I must have gotten attached to the ride, and I love Walt's original idea for EPCOT center) I wanted it to rain on this wednesday (I went to the parks from Mon. to Wed.). Alas, no rain, but I still got on...
This ride was better than I expected. It uses mostly video screens, but uses them well and in creative new ways. The ride is colorful and cute. The song at the end is catchy. The seagulls outside are really great and the queue area is surprisingly complete and themed. Of course the ride could have so much more, but considering the room they had, and the short time they took to build it. It could have been worse. I'm going to say based on kids/family attractions as of late, this one was well done.
We've used DME at least 3 times since it started and never had problems with it. The last time we used it was in Sep 07, there were 10 of us, each with at least one bag, some more and the wait for the bus was probably about 20 minutes due to heavy crowds when we arrived. Once on-board the bus, we were taken right to our resort (Pop Century) and dropped off. The shortest time we've experienced from plane to resort was probably 50-55 minutes, the longest was probably in Sep 07 at close to 1 hour and 40 minutes. We've always scheduled morning flights that got us in before or around noon, and never had problems with getting our luggage. Of course, we usually don't get to our rooms until after 9 or so, which usually gives them more than 8 hours to get the bags in. For a hassle-free, worry-free trip, I really like this service, and recommend it to everyone. Sure, there are occasional problems, as with everything, but from our experience, they do their best to try and make it as worry free as possible.
Festival of the Lion King is a great show in Camp Minnie Mickey, there are also some nice character meeting spots for the kids...
I was there on March 9th, the very first day it debuted. It is very high energy and fun. It adds a lot of life to the Studios park. They don't rope off the road, which at first I thought was odd, but quickly found that it is because they encourage guest participation and want people to get up and dance, even in the streets. It doesn't have all the Pixar characters, just Toy Story, Monsters Inc., A Bugs Life, and The Incredibles. It's more of a road side show than a parade, in that it does not constantly move down the street. It stops and performs the show, then moves further down the road and performs again. But when it stops, it performs for about 15-20 minutes. The show stopped in front of us and we had the Toy Story float and characters in front of us. Behind them was the Monsters Inc. float, and then the Bugs Life float performing for people further down the road. So the only time you see the other floats and characters are when they are moving down the road towards their next stopping point. The Incredibles pop out of all 3 floats at one point in the show, but don't have their own dedicated themed float. The acrobatics were great. The singing and dancing was contageous and all the guests were clapping, singing, and dancing...including me!
I used it and I loved it. Its kinda like they roll the red carpet out for you and only you. Very good service and great people. Highly reccomend!!!!!
The parade includes most of the Disney characters in elaborate floats. Most of them are in snow globes though! The audio can be a little repetitive as well. Still a nice parade overall.
The Streets of America have some large backdrops of real city skylines such as New York City and San Francisco. It is home to the Muppet show and Lights Motors Action, which are MUST sees. The Backlot Tour are also a classic. Streets of America is stacked with nice shops too. It rivals Sunset Blvd. for the the title of best land at Hollywood Studios.
Mickey Avenue is a very small "land." The main attraction is One Man's Dream, a great tribute to Walt Disney.
Who wants to watch a parade that stops for 15 minutes just to see people/characters jump around and clap their hands to music? Need I say more? Yawn...
Right as guests pass through the entrance if they go straight ahead, they enter Hollywood Boulevard. It is a thin strip lined with many good shops and highlighted by the Great Movie Ride, one of DHS's greatest rides. It's an impressive place overall.
The Japenese structures look great but there aren't a lot of attractions in Japan. A ride or show would improve the place a lot.
I really like this show. I think it is Disney's best 3D show on property. Great effects, humor, and theming make for a very entertaining show.
I absolutly love this show. It is in my opinion the best show on disney property. The actors, puppets, songs, and scenery were stunning. I cannot wait to see it again!
Definitely the worst disney attraction ever. Disney really should be ashamed that it keeps this attraction running. You sit in complete darkness and listen to a story. The air conditioning was the only good part.
There are some nice shops and restaurants, as well as theater performances througout the day. The living statues were hilarious when they were around. The Italian feel is done well, but a ride or a show would inprove the pavilion/
The big rock on the outside has been enhanced and the seagulls are a nice touch. The Nemo ride is somewhat disappointing although some of the effects are nice. It actually seems to be a downgrade from the previous and longer ride through the aquarium. It still is worth riding once if the lines aren't too long. The Seas attracts a lot more people now and the Nemo theme througout the building is quite popular. It's possibly an uprgrade from the former Living Seas overall but still not spectacular.
very good and filling snack
France has some of the best dessert shops in WDW. French cuisine is famous for being amazing and lives up to the hype. There is a mini Eiffel Tower to add the effect. The France show gives a good feel of the country and is nice but not spectacular. The atmosphere of France is great.
The China pavillion's greatest asset is the Wonders of China show. The building it's in is amazing. The lanscape is nice and the buildings are uniquely Chinese as they should be. China is good worldshowcase country.
it was a good time
We visited Tony's on our last trip, this was the first time we had eaten there. I have to say not only was the food great, but our waiter was wonderful with my three children especially my youngest. You will surely enjoy this restaurant. The deserts are wonderful.
I love it!It is very cool and Awesome!
The Everest bathroom isn't as large as some of its fellow restrooms, but it has a great location and is pleasantly clean. Pretty solid.
this was our first time at the AllStar Movies. Checking in was fast. the room itself was very small but good enough for our party of 3. We've always stayed at a moderate or a deluxe, but we dicided to do 2 vacations this year. so we had to cut back on our hotel choice. the adminities were fair...not much more than the basics you would need. small tv, small sink, etc. the beds were very uncomfortable to sleep in. the sheets i noticed weren't changed often. my son had drew a line on the sheet with a pen...i noticed the same mark no there for the 3 days straight. also there was someone elses hair on the sheets as well. the carpet was all wet due to the fact that it had jsut been cleaned. not really big deal but annoying since i took my shoes off and ended up having wet socks. I would definitely stay at a moderate to deluxe from now on.
The Bakery is a great place to go before Wishes. The bakery style pastries are delicious and there is a great variety of quality drinks. The cherry turnover was amazing. It is definately worth a stop.
the parade was awesome. when it was around i saw it every night that i was there and also wish they would bring it back. it was much better than tapestry of dreams and also i know that many people feel the same way that when you listen to the music it puts a smile on your face.
This show is completely amazing and will keep your kids in awe! While visiting WDW last time, I went and saw the show 3 times. I suggest you get there early, if you don't mind taking the time to wait in line for a long time. That way you will get a front seat on either side of the walkways. It really pulls you in to the show being that close. But, I don't think you can have a bad seat in the house! The colors and costumes in this show are really imaginitive. I get the chills multiple times throughout the show because the music is so great. Everything about it has been done so amazingly you'll be in awe each time you go! This is a must see, at least once, if not many more times!!
Pizza Planet is my favorite place to eat out of every restaurant. It feels like it's the actual Pizza Planet in Toy Story. I recomend going there, you'll love it!
Mickey's Groove is located across from Planet Hollywood in Downtown Disney. The main thing it sells is "big surprise," Mickey merchandise such as hats and T- shirts. It is a unique and nice shop overall.
We saw the BPB at DLR but not at WDW. When I informed our return visitors that they would be seeing BPB rather than Stars and Cars they were disappointed. We have a couple of Imcredibles fans (never seen S&C) that of those that had seen BPB they didn't think it was very Disney. We'll see in the summer whether the move to WDW was a good one
The cast give everything in this parade, and it's a real change of pace from some of the previous parades. It features most of the charcaters from past Pixar movies, and combines it with fast tempo music, acrobatics, and dance. It is important to note this is a Pixar parade, and does not feature any Disney characters, not even the big cheese himself. Are some guests going to be disappointed in not seeing Mickey and no Disney music? I give the performers 10 out of 10, the parade itself a 7 out of 10.
The Stitch Mania that infected all of WDW has died down and now is somewhat contained except for Merchant of Venus. The shop is the exit for Stitch's Great Escape and is packed with Lilo and Stitch memoribilia. That isn't always a bad things though, it has some other Disney stuff and is a place to dodge heat and rain.
The Trading Post has one of the biggest selections of collectable Disney pins in MK. If you are one of the people who do collect them, it's a great place to check out. There are other things for sale too...
There are many different places to choose from in the food court like restaurant. They have a lot of variety too such as pastas, soups, sandwiches and other things. Sunshine Seasons is located in the land pavillion and is a good place for a meal especially for something different.
I know there are many mixed reviews about Tony's- I'd have to say however it isn't very great. As an Italian,- the food was not very good and seemed very "fake and bland". Although the atmosphere was fairly nice the food didn't meet our expectations. If you are looking for a place to eat dinner in Magic Kingdom GO TO LIBERTY TREE TAVERN not tony's. :]
It's not the best place but it isn't terrible! An overall "OKAY"
My family loves it here! It's a great place for a large family or group because their are so many options to choose from!
My family loves Spoodles. It has a great atmosphere, and the food was amazing. Maybe not the best place for little kids (bc/ they might be a little bored) but their was a magician who walked around to the tables and kept EVERYONE happy and having a fun time! My little cousins loved being able to see into the kitchen!
VERY Small Portions, Extremely overpriced, and not the best service... We used to love the Coral Reef but not after our last visit!
Expedition Everest is great ride - from the top you can see almost the entire WDW property. Once the ride gets going you will feel like you are being tracked down by the Yeti - until you finally come face to face with him. Terrific theming - fun for all ages. A+
Like most, the exterior blends in well with the theme of its surroundings and the inside is satisfactory. Nice.
My family stayes at the Grand Floridian over the 2008 Presidents Day holiday. We were very happy with our choice and we would stay there on our next visit. Room: Not huge, but an ok size for 2 adults and 2 8 year olds. The room was spotless and all the decor was in perfect condition. The room was very comfortable with 2 queen size beds, a couch (which opens to another bed), a sitting chair and a desk with chair. There was also a dresser with drawers to store your clothes and a mini fridge inside. Dissapointingly there was no mini-bar with the opportunity to purchase water, beverages, snacks, etc. in the room. The decor was rich with lovely fabrics and wallpaper and carpet. The bathroom had a closed area with the tub/shower and toilet. There were double sinks in a dressing area across from the closet. The bathroom was provisioned with a nice assortment of quality H20 brand soaps, shampoos and conditioners. Curiously there was no hair dryer available, but there was an in-room coffee maker with a small supply of tea and coffee. The room was a garden view room in the "Boca Chica" building and it had a partial water view of the lake, and a nice, but small porch with 2 chairs. The room was quiet and the AC system worked well. The ceiling fan was a nice touch as well. There was a nice flat screen TV with a good selection of channels including lots of Disney branded choices of course. Public Spaces: Everything was lovely to look at and clean and in perfect repair. The hallways outside the room were quiet and attractive. The lobby, with its soaring space, was a treat to walk through or just relax a few minutes waiting for the family to show up. There was plenty of shopping opportunities to pick up anything from batteries and newspapers to a complete wardrobe of higher end clothing. Staff: Everyone was friendly and helpful as you would expect at a Disney property. Service was attentive and there were enough people on duty to minimize or eliminate any waiting for checking in or obtaining any assistance you might need. Food: A wide array of choices ranging from Gasparillas which is a cafeteria style quick dining choice open 24 hours a day to Victoria and Alberts, the highest end dining option in WDW. We were unable to secure a reservation for V&A, but Citricos, another deluxe choice on the property had wonderful food and service. The Grand Floridian Cafe was a nice choice to eat with the kids but service, especially at breakfast was on the slower side. One thing that impressed me at The Grand Floridian, and indeed throughout WDW, was the attention and concern for guests with special dining needs. Both my children have a severe peanut and tree nut allergy which can be life threatening. Upon mentioning this to our server the head chef came to our table to discuss our needs. They were without fail, polite, charming, concerned and extremely knowledgable about food allergy issues. This was the best service on this dimension we have ever experienced. Even at Gasparillas and other snack options throughout WDW there were special nut free / food allergy specific choices available. Bravo Disney! Location: About perfect. The monorail stops at the hotel for a short ride to the Magic Kingdom or the Transportation center to get to Epcot. Frequent bus transportation is available to Animal Kingdom and the Hollywood Studio. There is also a boat option to MK. The Magic Express airport service was great as well. We liked being able to see the MK castle and fireworks from the hotel property. Facilities: Our kids loved the pools, especially the beach pool with the water slide. The health club facility was spotless clean and had a nice array of exercise and weight machines available. The grounds were well landscaped and it was a pleasure to walk around the resort. The Grand Floridian also offers lots of business, wedding and other special facilities which we did not utilize. Overall: A great hotel for WDW. Even though it was rather expensive, we felt that we recieved good value. Of course outside WDW the same money would buy you a stay at a Four Seasons or Ritz Carlton property with a higher level of luxury and ammenities, but naturally without the WDW location! Service compared well to those higher end hotels however. A great property which is comfortable for families with children as well as adult guests without kids.
The meat was fantastic,we loved it. The sweet potatoes complimented the meat. It's a bit pricey(everything is in the World) but worth it if one has never tried it. No gamey taste,no need for steak sauce. It had a onion jelly? on it. We will go there again this year. As for the wine,I don't drink enough to know what's good and what's not,but I will say this,it all tasted sour to me. Pehaps my taste buds are shot,I don't know. I tried the red with the meat and it still tasted sour,all of it did. I switched to iced tea and everything was fine. A flight of wine cost about 30 or 40 dollars. Beware. My wife does drink wine and she didn't think much of it. Staff was busy but attentive.
Hoypoloi is an abstract art shop with weird looking plates, sculptures and other things. The abstract theme seems quite popular for some reason...
Magnetron is another peculiar shop on the DD West Side. The big magnet and the colors on the outside are attractive. Inside there are almost any magnets imaginable for sale including realistic looking donuts and hamburgers.
We probably chose a bad time to eat at Cosmic Rays since we couldn't find an inside table and had to grab an available, TINY outside table for the four of us. The food was amazing! We got the chicken and ribs with mashed potatoes and green beans plus a brownie for dessert and our drink. On the DDP you just cannot beat it!!!! Not only was it not your typical counter service menu, but it was GREAT. It was so packed we could only get to the chicken/ribs counter so I don't know about anything else but I definitely plan to eat there next January when we go again!!!
It wasn't so much the Bier Hall atmosphere which we expected...but more so the food which really wasn't good at all. I like German food but I expected more selection and greater quantities available. If all I had wanted was the salad bar, things would have been great. As it was there wasn't much on the hot side to choose from and maybe this was because we came at 7:30 in the evening. We sat with two couples - one acted as if we were bothering them by being there. The other was great with us and with our son who is autistic. The noise really bothered my son but that wasn't the restaurant's fault. The waitress was great and made sure the band announced my son's name for his birthday. Then she gave him a special gingerbread man to take home. I don't think we'd eat there again, the food was mediocre at best and just overall not what we'd expect at Disney.
We booked San Angel for our last night. The description we got in Passporter made it sound like we'd enjoy it. Our son is autistic so a quiet, less-chaotic place for dinner works best for him. This was NOT that place. First, the tables are so crowded together, you can hardly move. The menu was scant and the choices were pretty much all the same. The food itself wasn't anything to write home about. We asked for a cake at the counter when we checked in since it was my son's birthday - maybe it was a language barrier or something but it never came. The waiter did make a big fuss over his birthday once we told him but it took the fun out of the last night. I don't think we'd go back, it just wasn't that great.
stayed at WL Feb 24th-Mar 4th It is now our new Fav. 1st is LOCATION boat ride to MK Or Contemp short bus rides to all other parks\ when you walk in WOW. My son (8) loved it,with the hot springs and streams. We stayed in room 4001 overlooking the lake just over the boat transpotation dock. could see MK Wishes (leaning left a little). Room are smaller than CB and Dressers are small pool is smaller than other resorts but wasn't a problem. Can't wait till next year
Staribilias is packed with autographed movie poster, signed guitars, and many other great collectors items. They even have Winston Churchill's walking stick for sale. The stuff is fun to look at but most of the "merchandise" costs well over $1000! It's definately worth a look though.
DH and I stayed at Pop Century from Dec 8th to 19th 2007. We faxed our room requests three days before our arrival and we got every request we asked for. Everything about POP was wonderful and we'll stay there again!
The 25th Celebration wasn't as big as more recent celebrations, but I will always remember the image of Cinderella Castle made into a pink frosted cake with the top spire as a candle. The cast members wore commemorative pins, there were limited edition souvenirs (as always), and a couple attractions that popped up that year were said to be in honor of the party. Very festive, very Disney.
food okay, the attitude of some employees....well, never again.
less wait, you sit at a sushi bar.... tempura & sushi on the menu, beer, service is good. i love it
Planet Hollywood is like no other. It resembles a movie museum crossed with a restaurant. There are tons of movie props located all over the "planet." There are three or four spacious levels. The food was very good if expensive. They could almost charge admission just to walk around in the restaurant!
I LOVE TO STAY IN THE POP CENTURY! BECAUSE THEME OF THE YEARS TURNS BACK THE CLOCK! I REALLY LOVES TO STAY IN THE 80'S THAT YEAR OF EPCOT! I love it the food courts and shops too! I love to stay in this hotel again!
When I booked my trip I wasnt made aware that the main pool was closed as well as the jacuzzi.When I arrived I asked where it was and was quite disappointed. I like Port Orleans Riverside so much better.
The outside blends seemlessly with the backlot's red metal siding. The bathroom itself is pretty much like most. Clean and large but not spectacular
On our first trip to WDW 2/07. After eight magical days of pure bliss touring all the parks and seeing everything like we were children (we're a couple in our 30's) We were sitting outside our resort (Coronado Springs) waiting for our Magical Express Bus to drag us to the Orlando airport. A wonderful woman invited us to enjoy a WDW Limo instead of taking the bus. We were given a Dream ride. What a wonderful way to end an amazing vacation.
advice-never ride a ride that gets you soaked then sit in the way back then watch the show! ITS FREEZING!!! my second time i sat in the front row didn't ride a wet ride and was in awe the whole show! agin, it was asomely asome
The tile pattern on the floors is unique and the colors are nice. Its biggest positives are cleanliness and location. Overall, it's a great bathroom!
great selection of themed merchandise. Also, dont forget to buy a pic of you on the ride.
best selection of tot merchandise...make sure to get the photo from your ride , as well as i survived holly wood tower of terror
great , but small, selection of disney items. food is great, esp. cookies. best place for por merchandise
amazing. it is the worlds largest disney store, which means it has the best selection at wdw. the pirates part is great for boys, as well as bbb is great, however a little bit pricy BEST STORE FOR SHOPAHOLICS LIKE ME
great selection of kids, and princess costumes
great selection of merchandise
great and fun, but i like halloween more. i like the christmas one bc everything is decorated....makes a magical christmas
a great plus for staying on property. alows you to go on rides with minimal wait, unless it is peak time, but still worth it. I recommend it :)
i like how its not that scary, which is great for little kids. plenty of candy, great safe enviornment for trickertreating ... also you dont have to dress up if you want to, unless your a kid, which is moslty who are dressed up. i useually do if we go and its fun
lovely. amazing and best pool on property. reminds me of my fams. summer houses in hyannis, cape cod, ma and dennisport,cape cod, ma
lovely, reminds me of plantations in louisiana...best moderate resort
staral but nice.................worth it for the monorail and chef mickeys
All of them are amazing and have a uniqueness i cant explain
space mountain, tta, and buzz light year are what make this land the big hit that it is
prob.one of the funest lands that has two of the few advanture rides
one of the most interesting places at epcot. i luv taseting the soda from around the world...also great place to cool of and drink for free. dont forget to taste bella from italy
safari is amazing. rides for everybody. i must say makes me want to go to africa.
Great may to be in the movies lol. rides are amazing and the attention to retail is amazing. shopping great, 50s prime time cafe and the italian rest. is some of the best on property
great way to experience other cultures with out leaving the country. The kid cots are great for kids. also the restaraunts are exquisit. also great place for romance
amazing..truely magical and classic place. cant go to disney with out visiting. make sure to take lots of pics, as well as take a minute to savor it, especially the castle
this ride has an amazing attention to detail that makes you feel your in an abanden hotel in the thirties
fun, kids like how they relate it to the shows and book. some parts may frighten some children.
fun... , line useually shorter then dumbo.....great for kids who like the type of ride....fun when aladin and jasemine ride with your carpet great views
great to relax, see classic movie clips presented in a new way...kids especially like wizard of oz, as well as some kids scared out of there mind, for not only this part, but most of it
This is a not to be missed attraction: make sure you get a souvinear photo of you on the ride :)........... great ride that shows you how safe our cars really are .
fun, great ride to pass time, relax, as well as well as great for star wars fans
This is a not to be missed attraction: make sure you get a souvinear photo of you on the ride :) if you dont like getting wet, as well as bring a change of clothes....and wait to ride when cold
Amazing, classic attraction. great thrill, a must ride
great, beautiful ride that shows california in a new informative way, has been said to make people yurn to go to california
boreing....ride scares some children.classic. some girls like the ride because snowwhite is involved
This is a not to be missed attraction: make sure you get a souvinear photo of you on the ride :) great for aerosmith fans, music fantabulous great ride
great ride, but to wild for some. i love wild mouse rides, and kinda enjoyed it. Very vintage carnival like
great ride with amazing detail. Great ride to relax, except it get rough ( sound,sight) at times. Great for pirate want to bes. love the tie in to the movie. One woman on our boat thought it was actually him and nearly fell out of the boat with excitement
Classic disney ride. Fun, especially for kids who read the story get to see it in person. I love it, great ride to relax
its a great way to get a glimpse into what it takes to be an astronat with out haveing to go to kennedy space center. I have only done the regular, full force version. It was fun.
fun and historical. i especially like the view, as well as it provides a glimpse in the past
great ride to relax, even though its quick, and its great to spend a few min. in between attractions. ....and wait for princess breakfast across the way
i love this classic disney attraction.i especially love it when alice and mad hadder join your tea cup party
boreing , yet informative about how and where our food comes from and agriculture facts
its great for relaxing
Amazing, i loved how we were so close to the animals, and how the staff was willing to answer all of our questions. Again, it actually helped me remember stuuf for science. if you stay at the animal kingdom lodge concerige level, i urge you to do the sunrise safari...its amazing. No matter what, you have to ride this ride. if you could only ride one ride at animal kingdom, this is it.
great ride to cool off. i especially like the cannons that squirt water on you. i recommend save this ride til the end when its cold or you dont like touring a park wet, unless you bring a change of clothes,exc.
This ride is interesting because it teaches us about animals and tripes. Its kinda corny, but great when you want to relax. Sometimes, the captin allows people to steer, which is quite fun since i did it. also it is a great ride to do when the little ones want to see animals and you cant get to animal kingdom. Also ask questions, i did, and it actually helped when i had a test in science
no matter how annoying the song is, or how many times the boats bop each other... no trip is complete with this ride. I especially like takeing pictures with my nationalites
Im scared everytime i go on, except it is lighhearted fun and spooks. it is quite fun though, once you pat threw the scary parts. Parents, my little cousin got scared out of her mind and had to go on its a small world, tea cups, and basically every ride in fantasy land except snow white to calm her down. so be careful
It is quite boreing unless you want to relax.
This is a not to be missed attraction: make sure you get a souvinear photo of you on the ride :) Also i like when it goes backwords. I am a bit afraid of the yeti ...seriously. that thing creeps me out. One of the greatest thrills at the world
make sure you get a souvinear photo of you on the ride :) I love the challenge of getting the most points. Also amazing colors
boreing, but a nice ride to do when there is no line and when you want to take a break
FUN ride , very tame compared to others, i especially like the mini figures
one of the funnest rides at the world. Great view to.
everybody will be enchanted and feel like a kid again at this attraction
I go on the disney cruise every so often . Food service everything is amazing. Make sure you swim with the dolphines..it was the most organized one i had ever been to except the atlantis
This is a not to be missed attraction: make sure you get a souvinear photo of you on the ride :)
I must be getting older. When I rode this as a youngster, it was fun. As I get older, this ride (and Body Wars) might start to cause you motion sickness. I'm not sure what causes this effect ... but I sould suggest the ride does not quite "fool" your body enough into thinking you are really moving. If the projection was not just out the front, this might help --- and some better air ciruculation might help as well. My friend recently returned from going on this ride ... and he felt some motion sickness as well. Still ... if my daughter wants to go on this, I might be taking the graval first. The ride is well done ... looking a bit tattered (well worn) ... but still well executed, with a well themed store at the exit. Emba 33
You have to travel through a castle like structure of thick rock to get there. It is a nicely shaded bathroom. Inside it is clean and quality
We went to the Priate and Princess Party on Valentines Day February 14th, and it was just fabulous! The weather was cool and clear and the park was full of lots of priates and princesses. We got on and off the rides with no wait times, the games of chance were fun for my daughter when she didn't want to ride Space Mountain, The music was fun and everyone could dance. The only complaint was the treasure, after two trips thru getting jewels, my boys and my husband did not want to get trasure, my daughter and I did though and there were a number of duplications. Disney should rethink what they are doing with the treasure, make them different and not the same. But the expereince was great and we would definitely do it again!
The elevator trip to Sea base Alpha was kind of fakey but the shows were ok. The sea cabs ride was the best; it was great to travel through the aquarium and see the view of all the fish and coral. The Seas with Nemo should have more of that. I'm not sure if I like the Nemo takeover or not, it brings more crowds in at least.
Gran Fiesta Tour is actually a downgrade from previous El Rio de Tiempo. The original ride depicted Mexico's history and things to do in the country as well as give a relaxing boat ride. Most of the layout is the same but the new theme just isn't done well enough to better the former experience. Screens- The large TV like screens around the ride used to show pictures of Mexican celebrations and history now show Donald Duck and his friends. Some classic pieces have been eliminated. Animontronics- The It's a Small World like dolls are still there which is good. I'm happy that they kept the music playing skeletons as well. Overall- The new idea is interesting but it can't top El Rio de Tiempo.
Finding Nemo: The Musical has become one of the things I do multiple times on a trip to Walt Disney World. The sets are breathtaking, the actors are incredible, and the songs are pure magic. The show itself is better than many Broadway and West End shows I have seen. There are people who say that the actors should be hidden. These people most likely understand the style that the Lopez team uses. They were the creators of Avenue Q, which is a hit Broadway show that is basically an adult version of Sesame Street. Because they puppets themselves cannot convey much emotion, the actors have to fill that role. The same applies to their adaptation of Finding Nemo. This is one of my favorite shows I have ever seen and will be for some time.
Attended the P&P party Jan 29. Our Daughter 4 1/2 had the time of her life. She pent at least 5, maybe 10 minutes with each princess ! Even the photopass photographers were surprised at how much interaction the kids got from the princesses. It was easily the time of her life. All the rides were walk ons, even BTM. Fireworks were astounding, even when viewed from fantasyland. From the Circle they were even better. As we left the park near midnight, my wife and I said to each other "I would definatley do this again". Since there was another party during our stay, on Feb 2, We Did ! Again it was worth the price. Fewer adults were in costume for the Saturday party, but it was perhaps the best evening of our trip.
my family and i ate at ohanas for my parents 18th annivarsary in 2004 it was great i loved the food (except dessert) but the seating was fantastic, the service was terrific and the games were fun to play. this is one of our favorite resturants we eat there every time we go!!!!
This food court is too small, but that's really my only complaint. It's tucked away amongst the cobblestone and juniper. The Mardi Gras decore is festive and makes everyday feel like a holiday - I guess it is on Disney's calendar! The food selection is fresh and ranges from light to hefty. I LOVE the jambalaya!! The soda fountain is fun for the kids. Though picky eaters might have some trouble, there is always the burger joint. Sultry window views.
And the title includes fancy, sit-down restaurants. Although it's a bit pricy, the portions are huge and you get every dollar back in taste. The pizza has the best crust in The World. Don't waste your money on Express's formal brother across the way, eat here. Be sure you're willing to share dishes amongst your dining company because everything looks so good, everybody wants a bite. There are no weak points on the menu. (Hint: on warm nights, dine outside. It's immeasurably quieter and people-watching is lots of fun. Sometimes you can even see part of a street performer's act, though I reccommend "Earl of Sandwich" if this last part is very important to you.)
This place is huge - though not big enough I suppose considering the massiveness of the resort, but coming earlier alleviates crowding greatly. It has typical food court food along with a pasta place that's yummy albeit expensive. The dessert bar has scrumptious selections. Like everywhere in Disney, the food is very fresh. The condiments bar is well-designed so traffic flow is good. The features that sets this food court apart from others, however, is the atmosphere. A floor-to-ceiling, working cotton press is the centerpiece. The cashiers wear antebellum-inspired clothing to compliment the resort theme. Window views offer a lake vista as well as views of the distant pool and the tranquil, cobblestone walkway outside. Lastly, service is quick and polite 95% of the time.
Terribly noisy and the wind tunnel affect makes napkin-chasing seem like they want you to be miserable. Though not very crowded due to out-of-the-way location, after a showing of "Lights, Motors, Action!" the place floods with cranky kids who (after sitting down for so long) wanna go run the Minnie Marathon. The service is atrocious. Even at half-capacity, it took us forty minutes to get food for 4 people! And we still had to eat it- though we didn't really want to considering how rubbery the meat was. The selection is dismal; dry ribs or mushy mac n' cheese. One of my worst dining experiences at Disney World in almost twelve years.
We ate here on our last night February 4th. Our ressie was 6:30pm and we were seated right on time. We were a Grand Gathering of 9 people (4 adults, 5 kids ages: 15, 12, 12, 10, 6), we were seated at 2 tables right next to each other so it was no problem. I am always a little sad on our last night but, a character meal always helps. The buffet offered a good selection of pastas, meats, carving stations, veggies, salad etc. the kids buffet had hot dogs, chicken tenders, mac & cheese, pizza, etc.. I was a bit disappointed with the dessert selection but, I was too full to eat dessert anyway. The kids like the ice cream but, the topping selection was minimal. If you love Winnie-The-Pooh and friends this is the place to go, the characters are wonderful. They spend a bit of time with each child and don't seemed as rushed as in other character meals. We have eaten here before and would definately reccommed it to others. Our waitress was efficient but, not very friendly. The food as usual was good and I especially loved the one pasta dish, it was in a cream sauce with mushrooms and it was delicious.
We ate here our first night in Disney, January 29th. We were a Grand Gathering of 9 people (4 adults, 5 kids ages: 15, 12, 12 , 10, 6). We waited a long time for our table approx 45 min. and we were seated at 2 booths right next to each other, kids in one adults in the other. Our waitress was very sweet and quick with the refills of food and drink. I was a little disappointed that the restaurant was not revolving like it was supposed to, which I heard was really neat because it gave you different views of your surroundings. The waitress said she thought it had been broken for a few days at least. The food was good, flank steak with a cabernet sauce, turkey, and pork. The cheesey potatoes were delicious and the dinner rolls and cornbread were yummy. The kids as in other restaurants can order chicken fingers and fries instead of the regular food. The food is served family style which means they bring platters of food to your table for everyone to share and the server refills as necessary or as you request. The characters, Mickey, Chip, Dale, Pluto were very attentive and entertaing. The kids especially like the decorate your own cupcakes for dessert.
We ate here February 2nd for dinner, we were a Grand Gathering of 15 plus 1 in a high-chair and we were seated at a few different tables but all right next to each other so we were able to talk. Our ressie was at 5pm and we were seated almost immediately. This is by far my kids favorite restaurant! We had 8 kids in our party (ages: 15, 12, 12, 10, 9, 8, 6, 2), they all had a great time meeting the characters, having them sign autographs and pose for pictures. The characters, Mickey, Minnie, Plute, Donald, Goofy. were very attentive and patient. The food was better this time than the last and the buffet had good selections, of pastas veggies, potatoes, carved meats, salad,etc. . The kids buffet consisted of chicken tenders, hot dogs, pizza, mac & cheese etc. but, the kids can eat anything off the regualr buffet that they want. The kids especially like the dessert buffet and all the toppings available for the make your own sundaes. Chef Mickey's is a MUST do for our family on every vacation. It can be a bit loud but, no one seems to mind because everyone is having a great time!
We ate here on February 1st for dinner, we were a Grand Gathering of 15 plus 1 in a high-chair. We waited about 40 minutes for our table but we were a bit early, it was only about 10-15 minutes past our actual seating time. Unfortunately, we were seated at 3 seperate tables in the same area but, not close enough to talk to each other. We were told that it would be an additional 30-45 minutes if we wanted to sit together. My Hubby and I had the skillet which had pulled pork(to die for), ribs (delicious but a little fatty) and roast chicken (very tasty). It also had corn-on-the-cob(good and crisp not mushy), and mashed potates( yummy). The other members of our party had either the skillet, prime rib or chicken everyone said the food was good. The portions are quite large even the salad was huge. The kids had chicken tenders, mac & cheese, burgers etc. they enjoyed the food as well. Our waitress was very entertaining and sweet. She was quick with refills or anything else we needed. The kids loved the pony on a stick contest (they race around the restaurant like the old west). We ordered a special cake for my nephews 8th birthday and the waitress had all the little girls come to our table to sing Happy Birthday to him it was adorable, and he had a huge smile on his face! Be warned this restaurant is very LOUD but, the kids seem to love it and the food is good.
We ate here on Jan. 30th for dinner for my husbands 38th Birthday! We were a Grand Gathering of 14 plus 1 in a high-chair and they were able to seat us at 1 very large table. Our reservation was for 7:30 pm but we arrived before 7pm and we were seated almost 30 minutes EARLY, which was great. The dinner "show" with the lady that sings and plays the ukele was a bit annoying but cute, especially when they chose my husband and mother to be part of the show. It was hysterical, they had to wear grass skirts and lei's and march around the restaurant leading all the children to the limbo contest, my sisters and I thought we were going to wet our pants we were laughing so hard. The kids had a blast with the limbo contest and coconut rolling contest. The food was good, beef, pork, huge shrimp and chicken(I think) served on 3 ft skewers. The scalloped potatoes were delicious as were the wings that were served for an appetizer. Salad and shrimp were also served as appetizers. The kids were able to order chicken fingers and fries if they didn't want the other food. I ordered a special cake 3 weeks before to celebrate my hubbys birthday, the servers and hawaiian singer made a big deal of his birthday by singing and encouraging the entire restaurant to sing.
We ate here on Jan. 31st for dinner, we were a Grand Gathering of 14 plus 1 infant in a High-chair. Unfortunately, we were not seated anywhere near each other, we were seperated into 2 tables but at opposite ends of the restaurant. Most of us have eaten here before and as always it did not disappoint. The seafood selection was good as was the selection of other foods. All the food was well prepared and our server was very attentive with refills etc. . We would definately return here and we would highly recommend Cape May Cafe to others. Even though I don't like seafood there is always plenty of other things for me to choose from such as pastas, carved meats, beef stew, roast chicken,a large salad bar, veggies and other foods. The kids won't be disappointed either, they can eat from the kids area that serves pizza, chicken tenders, mac & cheese, hot dogs or they can eat anything from the regular buffet that they want.
My husband and I, along with our two girls (5 & 7 y.o.) stayed at POFQ from October 23-28, 2007. This was our first visit to Disney World and after much research and reading reviews we chose this resort and were not disappointed at all. The resort was so quiet and peaceful. It was heaven to come back to after a long, hot day in the parks. The pool was a hit with the kids and we all enjoyed the boat ride to Downtown Disney. Despite some negative reviews concerning mousekeeping our room was very well maintained and we had towel animals on 5/6 days. We did tip $3-$5 a day. The only reason that I gave a rating of 9 instead of 10 is due to the lack of a nice sit down restaurant. The bus situation was GREAT!!! Longest wait was approx. 8 min. I liked being picked up first and dropped off first. We never had to stand on the bus. We are planning another trip for October 2009 and considered staying at the Polynesian, but have decided to return to Port Orleans French Quarter.
I was a huge fan of this ride! I loved the fact that it hadn't been changed since basically Epcot opened, but this year they changed it! Now it has Donald Duck and his friends and it just doesn't have the same ambiance it once had. It is great for kids, but not so much for adults anymore :( Too bad!
The Emporium is huge. Located in Mainstreet it stretches almost the whole land. It is probably the closest thing to the World of Disney shop in DD. The Emporium has a grand selection of almost any souvenier from MK or WDW in general.
Lights Motors Action is amazing! There are some of the best burnouts, powerslides and jumps that I have ever seen live. There is so much prescision needed to not crash with each other in the manuevers. They go through four tires every other show as well. The seating place is like a stadium and still the whole area was filled. It would be horrible to miss no matter who you are.
A kilt wearing rock band seems pretty weird and it is but the members are very good musicians. It is the first rock type band that I've seen that has bagpipes! The bagpiper even had a solo instead of the guitar. It takes courage to perform a concert in kilts but they have been at WDW for quite a while. Off Kilter was entertaining and a good experience. )The stage is located in Canada)
My family does not enjoy any kind of chineese food, but this was the best meal we've had in Disney
The Laugh Floor was hilarious, the monsters were great and it actually was interactive. The monsters made fun of guests and had some pretty good comedic moments. Guests can actually text jokes to be used on the show. The place was packed but there wasn't a huge waiting time. The battle between Mike and Roz is probably the best part. The show was quite a bit better than I expected it to be.
O Canada is now the best world showcase show next to American Adventure. The old version was slightly outdated and didn't rise above other countries. Martin Short adds a lot of humor and quality narration. The blizzard scene at the beginning was nice too. They kept some things from the original though such as the mounties riding in a circle across the screen. Overall, O Canada is vastly improved and a great inhancement to the Canada pavilion.
I love it and Chicken leg with Mash Potatoes are awesome i will get it again!
The good: They still have cherry coke The Bad: There is no pepsi The Ugly: The coke is still coke!
The Crossroads is located near the entrance of the park and is circular in shape. It is more of an information booth than a shop although it does sell those collectable pins in large quantities.
The "official" shop for the Country Bear Jamboree is more like a cart. It does have stuffed characters from the show and other merchandise. There is actually quite a bit of memoribilia in the small place. It's located across from the show.
On secnod thought after a recent visit to the Hollywood Studios, it is still alive and in its same place...
I took this tour many years ago. You have to arrive at the MK very early. I believe we saw sun rise. You learn the history behaind the trains and how much of a train buff Walt Disney was. Going into the train sheds where they are stored and repaired was facinating. When I did the tour pins weren't all the rage. We received an actual railroad spike. Very cool until I forgot about it and tried to get it through airport security in my carryon. Needless to say I no longer have the spike. And this was before 9/11. I'm glad they switched to pins.
I have dined at San Angel Inn three times. Each time the food was delicious and the service great. The atmosphere... overlooking the tranquil boat ride below a distant gently rumbling volcano was nothing less than magical. I like my food highly seasoned and so requested that it be prepared with a bit more spice. The result - delicious! A great and convenient break as one journeys around World Showcase.
Our favorite counter service. Great fish, chips and beer!!
Great food and service at the golf course!!
Best pastry in World Showcase
No discussion, it is a 10 for ice cream!!
The barbecue is ok for a fast food place, but not even close to Texas BBQ.
Best spot for breakfast or lunch sandwiches!! Best value at Disney.
Typical WDW counter service. Good enough, usually crowded.
One of the best counter service at MK
We always grab a hot dog here everytime we are at the MK.
Great nachos (for Disney) and super Margaritas!!
Most of the pastry was fresh and good. Some is bland!
Not only the best ice cream, great food too.
Nothing fresh here. Burgers and pizza were cold.
Buffet is average but it is a fun place
The CBJ has been a favorite of mine since I first saw it. I have loved animatronics ever since I can remember, so perhaps that is one of the main reasons I enjoy it so much. Apparently the people that think it is the most boring thing ever, do not appreciate animatronics and classics. In my opinion, DisneyLand made a horrible decision to get rid of it, and I hope Disney World will never remove it. If you appreciate a good Disney classic, then check out the Country Bear Jamboree!
This New Year's eve video (going into 2008) brought me right back to Magic Kingdom. I had tears in my eyes again. Thank you for sharing it with us here!!
I look forward to tea at Anandapur Tea Co every time I visit Animal Kingdom. Sometimes going to a "theme park" is just a lot of rushing around getting to the rides and attractions. I look forward to walking around and enjoying the beautiful theming and atmosphere at this unique park, and I take my tea-time to take in the sights. Not only is the tea fantastic, but they have plenty of choices.
Ok. I'm very happy about this Celebration. This was my second vacation to Disney World and it was the best ever! First of all there were a bunch of banners all over the magic kingdom. And the Magic kingdom Stage Show was totally awesome. It was so exciting. Then when we went to epcot, I went to test track. After that I played with the toy cars in the gift shop. I got a Dream Certificate for playing with it. Thank god The celebration was extended.
I took my tour 11/8/07. Our guides were Mandy and Landon. Very knowledgeable. The tour started 8:30am, before the park opened. We went to the Oasis, Africa, Asia, and Dinoland. Everythig was explained in detail. The themeing of the buildings, walk ways, and trees. The transitions between the areas, and being shown many hidden mickeys. You would be amazed at all the thought that goes behind every little detail. I must say it is a different experience depending on which guide you have. My brother took the tour and they spent more time learning about Expedition Everest and Congo rapids. We spent more time looking and learnig about the animals. You also get a great pin.
There were four of us at Epcot for Illuminations and 2 of us were determined to try the Fish & Chips. We ended up buying 4 orders 9they smelt so good that we knew we end up sharing) and everyone ate. A short walk across the bridge to our spot by the lagoon and a wonderful feast and spectacular view.
The restaurant was extremely loud even by disney standards. The entertainer drove us crazy with her sining..... The food was not great either. Definitely not worth the money. You can get better food at counter service.
Went to the Pirate & Princess Party on Saturday night. Before reading keep in mind: - I have an Annual Pass and head to the park often - I did not attend the P&P Party last year - I am trying to give us much detail, both good and bad, to hopefully to make this review as useful as possible. - I do not have any kids (yet). Plus - We arrived early around 5:30ish and were able to get into the park before the official 7pm start time. - The treasure bags we got at the entrance were very cute and I was glad to see they were not plastic. - All the lines as usual with the after hours parties were short - Much to my husband's dismay we waited on line to get pictures with all the Princesses and Capt Jack. I haven't been though the character greetings before so I don't know how it normally is but I was really impressed (once I got out of the long line; 40+ minutes) by the amount of time the Princesses ( especially Aurora, Snow White and Cinderella over in Toon Town) spent with the kids. They were not rushed at all (which probably attributed to the long line) and they were pros at dealing with the very excited little boy in line in front of us, who decided to give Cinderella a "jump hug". - Over in Ariel's grotto Ariel was spot on and made me feel like I stepped into the movie. - There were other picture spots, Cinderella's Coach (by Small World), a throne chair (to the right of the castle, on the walkway to Tomorrowland) and a dressing screen with what looked to be one of the wardrobes from Beauty & the Beast (between the entrance to Toontown and the Winnie the Pooh playground area) set up around the park but they were not listed on the map. Minus - The parade, which I was really looking forward to, was good but seemed really short. - The "treasures" as said before were Mardi Gras type beads and plastic jewels. The night we were there 8 of the 10 spots we could find were beads and some colors were repeated. I would think that they could have spent the time to find 12 different treasures to use. Even the kids that were on line with us got sick of the repeat beads. - Splash Mountain which is listed as one of the open rides on the map was still closed for refurbishment. I am assuming it was added to the map in hopes it will be open sometime before the end of the party. - As someone else mentioned the times guide, which list the time of the fireworks, parade and show at the castle were not included in the maps, or anywhere else in visible site that I could find. - We did not see the fireworks because we were waiting to see the Princesses when they began. Overall I think the party is a great idea for those looking to get into the park on a cheaper ticket (if your kids stay up that late without getting grumpy). Having already paid for an Annual Pass, I would have to say shelling out the extra $85 bucks wasn't really worth it. I think next year if I pay for any extra events it will be the Mickey Very Merry Christmas party (I went a few years ago and maybe it's the free hot chocolate and cookies and picture still on my mind, but I think that would have been more worth the money). Hope this helps anyone looking for more info on the event.
I forgot. You get a discount if you're a AAA member. Many of the tours give a AAA discount, but you have to ask.
I did this tour twice. After an hours worth of instruction we set out into World Showcase. You learn interesting back stories as you zip in and around the pavillions. The best was in front of Italy where they give you some free time to go as you please. The pin you get at the end is very unique. If you have the chance, do it.
I took my tour 11/9/07. Our instructors were Ron and Robert. Very informative and funny. Since most of our group had ridden Segways before, the instruction period went by quickly. We were then off into the woods, along the beach, and over to Widerness Lodge. Half way through we went to the horse stables to rest our feet and look at the horses. Brush up on Spin and Marty so you can answer the trivia questions. Its great fun.
I've been to AK many times but until our last trip I had avoided this attraction, fearing it would be dull. After some egging on I went in and found it to be charming, funny, informative and thoroughly entertaining from start to finish. The birds all have fantastic personalities and had he audience of all ages in awe. There was plenty of comedy between the two Cms as well as the fantastically trained birds. I'd definitely recommend it to cynics and first-time visitors alike.
First off: who goes to Disney World to write a novel? Second: It's tiny and the smoothie-maker is loud. Thirdly: a couple coffee tables and a book rack does not make it a bookstore or a writing center. It's saving grace: it is so out-of-the-way that it's never busy. And always very clean. Disney needs a Borders so badly.
With songs that characterize every theme park - including some songs you can no longer hear in the parks like "Horizons" - this is the perfect remedy for when you get that urge to book without even looking at your credit score. Sing along to the "Magic Kingdom Welcome" and "Diggin' in DinoLand." Nostalgia in a two-disc case.
If you consider buying all three of these guides to expensive, drop this one. Not because the stuff about the inspiration for the shape of Test Track isn't cool, or that you don't want to learn about royal supervision of the Moroccan pavilion, but because the Imagineers kinda gloss over the fact that they destroyed Walt Disney's vision for EPCOT Center by turning an idyllic city into a theme park. Also, note the subtle references to Chinese communism in the section about the China pavilion. (How much you wanna bet Walt would have never let them in?)
We Disney veterans hear all about the how hard it was for the Imagineers to incorporate animals into their show sets. We all know that AK was a big leap for Disney. But did you know that Harambe has an entire backstory of revolution? Did you know that Anandapur is the product of an 18-month research trip to rural Asia that influenced every part of the design including the street lights? Have you ever wondered how they make that specialty paving with bike tracks and animal prints? Did you know that the shops in Discovery Island have height restrictions so that they don't dwarf the wildlife? You will learn all about this and more in this cheap, portable handguide.
I LOVE this guide. It is small and compact so you can carry it around the park. It makes MK seem like both a Disney vacation and a sightseeing trip! The tidbits about the Imagineering process are "funducational." It's like Pal Mickey on Barry Bonds-level steroids! And much cheaper! Indispensable - especially if you love Disney the organization as well as the Disney the theme park.
I must admit that I was a critic of this until I won, not one, but TWO Dreams! All the Dreams (yes, it is capitalized) are given out before 11 AM - yet another reason to go into the parks early. Second, if you really really really want a Dream, you have to go to the obscure attractions. The Disney folks are not gonna select a few people out of a huge crowd when everybody but the winners will short-changed. I have the toddler in my traveling party to thank. He dragged us on to Small World thirty minutes after we arrived in MK - a very dumb touring choice. At the exit we were given pin-trading lanyards with two pins each of $12 value! Also, you can trade those pins for very rare pins. That was nice, but our family's Dream was to get Dream FastPasses. The next day at AK we were dragged on to Pangani Forest Trek while we waited for our Kilimanjaro FastPasses. We - and a young French couple - got AK Dream FastPasses! (That was the day the guy died on Expedition Everest. We rode it only a hour before he did.) I would've preferred them at Epcot, but it was our last day and it got us on Dinosaur and Primeval Whirl twice in a row because we kept switching them around. THERE ARE LOTS OF PRIZES GIVEN DAILY. TO WIN, GET THERE EARLY AND RIDE MINOR ATTRACTIONS.
The last four years we have spent 14 nights at the Animal Kingdom Lodge and not one of them have been disappointing. Staff are great, rooms are clean, the atmosphere is just awesome and to top it off you step out on your balcony to some stunning views. Worth every penny!
Drew Carey is funny in the show. A lot of it is in the dark so other senses are required to fully experience it. Kind of a new concept. It isn't around anymore but was a pretty decent show.
These restrooms are near a nice garden filled with pretty flowers and formerly a figure of Mary Poppins carved out of ivy. They are clean and set in a very convenient location, one of the best restrooms in world showcase.
I really liked this food court! We had breakfast, lunch and dinner here while on a recent trip and really can't complain about anything! There were a lot of choices for all meal periods. Prices are very reasonable. Quality was good! It's not like eating at a fancy sit down restaurant, but for a food court it more than does the job. My favorite item that I had was a Muffuletta sandwich at lunch. I thought I wasn't going to like it when I realized it didn't have the actual toppings I was expecting, but what it had instead was a sort of "spread" which turned out to have a bunch of flavor and was very easy to eat. I loved it! Overall, as far as food courts go, I would say 9 out of 10.
Was there December 07 I have a 2 year old 5 year old and a 9 year old we went there for breakfast i have never seen my 2 year old sit so still and eat. But then he seen jojo and the others it was party time he was dancing every where i loved it just for the simple reason of how it was for my children.The food was okay im a pickey eatter so but what i did have was good.But with all the excitment by 2 and 5 year old still had alot to eat and wasready to ride some rides and go see what else there was there.
I loved how mickey and all the others was with my children its was great.Didnt care so much for the food.I have a 2 year old who eats almost anything and would not eat that food.The guy who served us was great he was the best out of every where we had been.I was there for 7 days 6 nights so i had a lot of food there. Great place to meet mickey and all the others my children loved it i loved meeting mickey for the first time just only if the food was better. Sorry didnt mean to go on and on
WOW! This ride had so many loops it made me scream and lagh it's actually a scream 'n' cry rollercoaster lol Great!
To much turning around and curses but still great I like how big the truck cars are.
WOOT! This is splash crazy going down 60mph and all wet wet WET! The bigger the boat is, the more the splash is fun and how you get wet I am going to sit in the frount to get all wet and soak the next time we go. lol FUN!
I love this place! The character meal is awesome. You always get lots of quality time with the critters. Even picky eaters can find something to eat here too. Any meal at the Garden Grill is relaxing because it is so quiet and laid back.
The Edy's ice cream here is great. I always get an ice cream sandwich from here and share it with someone else. It is huge and a good deal at $4.99 since two people can easily share it. The lines aren't crazy to get served. Sitting on the terrace is nice especially if the Fountain of Nations is preforming.
I love this food court. The theming is nice and seating is usually available even during the morning rush. The BEINGNETS are a must have! The rest of the menu is pretty much standard for any of the resorts across property.
This part exceeded my every expectation! The only minor disappointment was the "treasure" isn't candy anymore, but I guess Disney is trying to be healthier. The parade and fireworks were fantastic. The $34 price tag is quite reasonable for this great experience.
This location is good for exactly what it says...tea. The selection here is very good and you will see things you probably have never tried before. It is also nice to see them using fresh tea leaves and making the bags. The drawback here is the $2.50 price tag for the small cup you get. However, if the weather is cool enough and you like tea, you should make a stop and try a cup.
While the Yak and Yeti counter Serve location isn't the greatest food in the world, it is a definite nice change from the standard hamburger. When I first looked at the menu I thought the prices were a little high. However, when I received my order of Honey Chicken, I felt it was justified. You get a nice size container filled with sticky rice and your meal. For 8 dollars, I don't think that it is too bad. So, if you are in Animal Kingdom, I recommend taking a break from Restaurantosaurus or Pizzafari and giving Y&Y QS a try.
This was our third time eating at the San Angel Inn, and it was only so-so. The atmosphere is AMAZING (especially if you are lucky enough to catch the mariachi band), the food is good, but the service is what continues to bring the restaurant down for us. We enjoyed the meal, but it was a little difficult keeping our little one occupied while we tried to find our waiter for the check.
This is our favorite place to eat in EPCOT!!! The food, service, and atmosphere are always great. Plus the Chocolate Moose dessert is pretty funny and tasty!
The food at Tutto is very good, however it is VERY pricey and I would have not eaten here had it not been included in the DDP! The steak and lamb dishes are very tasty! Plus the variety of breads, veggies, and butters/oils are a great way to start the meal. However, the menu is a little vague in the descriptions so it took a lot of questions to figure out what everything was. The children's menu is pretty standard, but it was almost $10! It was pretty shocking. Overall it was pretty good, but it lacked a friendly and fun atsmosphere.
Attended the party and had a blast! The treasure hunt is now just for beads plastic coins and "jewels", no more candy as was reported last year. The party is worth it just for the fireworks and parade alone. We bought our tix way in advance so we only paid like $34 a piece for them. AS far as the in park entertainment goes, we watched the "Rusty Cutlass" band and had a great time. My six y/o was picked out to be an honarary crew member.
This area shows why Disney is a cut above the rest. Where else can you ride a log raft over to an island which features a running grist mill to explore, trails, spooky (not really) caves and a fort with a snoring solder and horses which twitch their tails? When at the Magic Kingodom, this is where we bring our lunches and eat in one of the shady groves overlooking the Haunted Mansion and the Riverboat. At the grist mill, my daughter likes to find the bird's next in the gears..."Wow, he doesn't get hurt!" and to listen to the song being played...listen closely! The barrel bridge is another favorite, as are the windy caves and fort with the snoring solder. Lots to explore, kids will love this. Adults, too.
Each time we visit Disney's Animal Kingdom, we notice most people rush through this enchanting land for the interior of the park. I like to take my time and look at all the animals on display in this area. This is especially fun if I get to the park early, as the animals are more active. There are two main trails through The Oasis, left and right. In between, there are several smaller cross trails that get basically no traffic at all. They contain more wooden bridges over the waterways and most of the interesting animals. All the trails lead to the Tree of Life view. The smaller trails go inside some of the rock formations and almost feel like you are in a cave. I also like walking through there in the heat of the day. The Oasis is all shaded and I like to buy lunch and walk it here to sit in one of the caves by the waterfall. Very cool and comfortable and hardly any people traffic. If you arrive early enough, look for cast members standing just outside The Oasis with some cool animal or insect to show. The last time we were there, two very friendly cast members had giant cockroaches (I know, gross...but somehow interesting also). They were knowledgeable about the insects and shared many great facts. Don't rush through this great Disney experience!
Sorry, Dole Whip, but there's a new sheriff in town and he's called the Strawberry Swirl. It's vanilla ice cream and a tangy strawberry sherbet swirled together that is absolutely delectable. I much prefer it over a Dole Whip and I think this is one of Magic Kingdom's best-kept secrets. You'll not be sorry by stopping midday for this snack.
This is a great place for a snack. It's nice to get a real ice cream cone rather than a pre-packaged ice cream from a cart. It's also very refreshing to sit out on the porch and watch the Fountain of Nations as you dig into a huge ice cream cone. It was also very quiet and crowd-free when we stopped in. I will definitely eat here again.
We always get a Strawberry Swirl from here..It is soo good! It is perfect on a warm day or any day really and it is in my opinion better then a Dole Whip..:) Make sure you stop and try one..:) I have also had the lemonade and it is really good..:)
After playing the Great American Pizza Game in innoventions, me and my friends had a HUGE craving for pizza... and realized this was the only place to grab some at Epcot. While it killed the pizza craving, of course it's nothing special. But pizza is one of those foods where it's kind of hard to have a bad one. The pizza is equivilant to a Tony's frozen individual pizza.
I have loved going to Tepanyaki so when they changed the look and everything, I thought it would still be great. Now, it wasn't horrible or anything- my DH loved his food, mine was just not what I was used to. I got the steak and it was overcooked a little and just not as good as it had been in the past. Our chef was good, but didn't do that many "tricks" or anything. All in all it was a good meal, and I will go back, but I hope that my food is better next time. Oh, and my kids loved it- kept them entertained watching their food being made.
Out of all the food courts in the resorts I have experienced, this one is by FAR my favorite. While the main entrees are nothing too special or different than you could get elsewhere (although I've never been dissapointed!), the desserts really bring it up a couple of notches! Hand dipped ice cream, baked goods, and of course, BEIGNETS!! Also exciting for me about this location is the fact that they offer Vanilla Coke in their soda fountains. (Although last time I was there, second week of December, they were out). The theming of this place is also very cool, as it feels like you're in a storage warehouse for Mardi Gras... very festive!
This is a great dining location, one of the best in WDW in my opinion. The fish and chips is the best I have had the world (and I'm English, so I know fish and chips!). For dessert, be sure to try the Creme Brulee or the mighty Bread and Butter Pudding. It doesnt sound great, but trust me, it is! Service is always good, the pricing is reasonable, the place has a large capacity, and is highly recommended!
This is one of the main places I have to go everytime I travel to WDW. The atmosphere is really great and so is the food. A little different than what I am used to, but I really like it.
We had dinner for two at Flying Fish Cafe... I went into it with fairly high expectations, and they were all met and exceeded! Service was excellent... all courses came with perfect timing. I had the crab cakes, which were mouth watering. For the entree, I chose their signature dish, the potato wrapped snapper. It was amazing. The dessert was a chocolate cake wth a melted center which was also fantastic. The atmosphere was nice on the night I was there, and it wasn't very crowded at all. I recommend it as a great date destination for those who are a little adventurous with their dining choices.
This is a must do on the first day of any of our trips. My son absolutely loves their calimari and their crab cakes are to die for! I enjoy the atmosphere in this restaurant. The service is great, as a matter of fact, we have always had the same waiter each visit. Not only is the food amazing, but I love the decor as well. If you look at the mural on the side wall towards the back of the restaurant you'll find a hidden mickey. The only draw back here is the bathroom. You have to walk to the front of the restaurant and through the side doors into the carndy shoppe to get to the restroom. Other than that it's great!
Awfully good that is! Hah! [/cheese] It's the perfect atmosphere to drink, be merry, and find out that you are part irish... even if you're not.
This meal was as great at Tepanyaki was. The chef's still put on a great show and the food is delicious!
We really liked the counter service portion of Yak and Yeti. There was nothing that made CS portion of the restaurant stand out from typical Chinese take out, but there was nothing outstandingly bad about it either. Also, the portion/price ratio was fairly good by Disney standards.
I have only tried one thing at Enchanted Grove, but the Strawberry Swirl is excellent! It is an excellent blend of strawberry and vanilla soft serve. I would have to rate it right up there with a dole whip! I would be hard-pressed to pick a favorite, it just depends if I am feeling like strawberry or pineapple that day!
We ate dinner at Raglan Road in September 2007. We really enjoyed the atmosphere. It is very dark, but we really felt that it had an authentic feel. I had the Portabello Mushroom Cap, and it was excellent! One of the better vegetarian dishes I have eaten at WDW. My wife enjoyed the fish and chips. She can be quite particular about her Fish and Chips, after all we lived in the UK for two years. My Father-in-law had the Shepard's Pie and he thought it was good as well. My mother-in-law ordered the romaine salad with chicken, and there was no complaints there either. The only thing we ordered off the childrens menu was the Mac & Cheese. Our DD actually didn't like it that well because it is made with dubliner (relatively strong) cheese. I liked it enough to take it back to our room at Saratoga Springs for a late night snack! Overall, we would definitely eat there again!
The Royal Anandapur Tea Company has a variety of teas ranging in flavor from sweet and mild to spicy and full-bodied. For $2.50 you can sample an exotic tea that may become a new favorite. If you prefer coffee there is a wider selection here than at Safari Coffee or Kusafiri.
I've been to the Garden Grill several times with my family, including some picky eaters, and loved it every time. The food is excellent and the staff is more than happy to bring out more of your favorites. In my experience the characters spend a little more time at your table than at other character meals. And there are crayons at the table to entertain the children (and adults) while you wait for your food.
...you'll love the counter service meals at Yak and Yeti. For the most part the food is pretty average. My sister described the shrimp lo mein as "ok." The egg rolls are delicious and the portion is very good for the price. The child's meal of an egg roll and fried rice was also a bargain. Otherwise the food is similar to your neighborhood Chinese take-out but with much higher prices.
In my opinion this is the best character meal on property. The way the tables are arranged you have complete privacy with each character and get to enjoy a nice QUIET meal, which is what sets it apart. This is also an ideal place for picky eaters and the food is excellent. And don't forget the whole restaurant rotates giving you changing scenery while you eat. This is our favorite sit down meal at WDW.
Just echoing what everyone has said about this one. It is my favorite parade of all of the parks. The music is great, the floats are great and the performers are great. And if you are quick, you can see the entire parade at the Tree of life and then head down the left path and catch the parade again as it goes around back to the start.
This ride is the best.The second time me and my sister rode in the very front row.The front is the best.But if you are afriad of heights you might want a row in the middle because in the front row you can see EVERYTHING especialy when your going backwards.This was my favorite ride at animal kingdom.And the mountain looks sick in the park its awsome!
It looks a lot like the other shops around Main Street, with the dark wood and theme. Athletic Club does sell plaques celebrating legendary athletes and their career stats, it may be the only place that sells those. It of course solicites the Disney jerseys as well. Overall, it is a good place to spend a few minutes.
Some of the best meals I’ve had in Disney World, especially outside of Epcot & the Resorts. The restaurant is impeccably themed and the food is simply scrumptious. Ate there twice the first week of January. The second time, we had slower service than the first time. I'm sure it will only get better.
we tried this restuarant the first time on our last visit food was horrible and had no taste, tongs and spoons were dirty, food spilled out on counters and mixed into each others containers, not very clean at all when i made the reservations i asked if there were tables that fit just 2 people, the whole idea of sitting with 8 strangers at a picnic table did not appeal to me i was told there were smaller tables and it would be okay, when i got there, not small tables, the only tables fit 8 to 10 people we do not drink so the whole beer drinking was wasted on us, we went for the food and entertainment entertainment was boring and each set of performers went on way too long, after awhile no one was clapping or singing along the couple that sat next to us had one dish of food and left, they were there for maybe a total of 20 minutes we stayed for an hour, i was waiting for it to get better but it didn't being german myself, i was embarassed by the poor quality
I go against the popular view on this, and find the Christmas party to be my least favorite of the MK special events. In my opinion, the Halloween party offers so much more, and has more unique offerings. The Christmas parade is good, but you can see it during regular park hours. The firework show is good, but again you can see it during regular park hours (minus the perimeter effects). there are some unique meet and greets, and some good seasonal shows. You do get sugar cookies, apple juice and hot chocolate, but they become a bit tiresome after a few. There are no alternative flavors or any variety. Again, I think the Halloween party with the huge variety of trick or treat candy works better in terms of giveaways. Crowds can be fairly large, and the event often sells out, particularly close to Christmas. This means that queues can be fairly large for a special event, so dont expect to do lots and lots of rides.
This place is a great restaurant to visit at least once. There are some great movie props and artifacts all over the walls. The interior is huge, with 3 different levels. The food portions are very large, so come hungry! The quality of the food is fairly typical of a themed restaurant. It isn't bad by any means, but it isn't outstanding either. The cost is a little on the high side for what you get, but you may find it good value if you can eat very large portions.
I found this resort to be one of the most beautiful places I have had the honor to see. My family and I stayed here during our Aug 2007 vacation. The landscaping and buildings are very realistic. The rooms was comfortable for my family of four.
Very good! The egg rolls were the best. We didn't care for the fried rice. Service was very good also. I would recommend this restaurant.
The pros- The restaurant itself is beautiful, the staff was up to Disney standards and the presentation was very good. The cons- Bad food and incredibly high prices (even for Disney). The food was fair at best. It was no better then an average Chinese take out and is some cases the food was not up to par even with that. Everything was bland beyond words or incredibly overpowered with one particular flavor. I started with the seared ahi tuna and save for the pepper on it it had no flavor whatsoever. For my entree I had the pho ( Lemon grass scented broth, poached shrimp, rice noodles, traditional Vietnamese garnishes) which should have a hint of a lemon taste and smell to the broth. It tasted like the broth was 100% lemon juice. Lunch for a party of 7 (6 adults 1 child) with no alcohol and 3 appetizers was well over $200 before tip. Yak and Yeti is definitely added to my very short "skip" list.
Stayed at the Polynesian and wanted a quick lunch. My burger was good. The Dole Whip was AWESOME.
We had the half slab of rib combo and it was quite filling. Plus it was delicious! Now I want some ribs!
This ride is great for younger kids but it was like a test of technology. I liked how they blended in the projetors with the scenery.The waits were so fast we walked right in 2 of my visits! But i see how sometimes the lines are like 40 minutes and its not worth that long of a wait. The ending it impressive!
It is a nice room...just the basics...like a Motel 6 with a theme. It was fine for my husband and I for a few days and we were a short walk from the food court. I loved the themed pictures on the wall in the lobby with the 50's stuff being my favorite. Hey, it had Annette in it and MM Club!! The staff was very pleasant. We were there during the time my husband turned 50. I made buttons for him to wear that day. When they lobby staff saw them, they gave him another one saying it was his birthday. It was great. We talked to one of the managers about the Legendary resort and all the cool ideas that could be used and he gave us the web site for us to send those ideas into. Unfortunately, the address on the card never worked. For the money spent, I would stay here again.
We have eaten breakfast and lunch at Trails End and it is a great meal for the money. Of course, I think all the prices are too high for the food, but this one gives you a cozy atmosphere and if you camp in the campground, it is a nice break from cooking. A tip of the hat to Ken who has worked here over 25 years. Most of the wait staff are friendly and chatty and their to please. We always make it a point to eat at least one meal here each trip. The only food complaints are the pizza is not very good and the cornbread needs to be served warm. I know that sounds picky, but as a southerner, I just like my cornbread warm. : )
My hubby and I just returned from a 3 day conference and stayed at the CBR. It was our first stay. The room was plenty big, the King bed comfortable, and everything was nice and clean. The only problem we had was the internet connection. We had paid up front for it and yet every time we tried to get on, we couldn't. We had to call down to the desk and was put thru to someone who was very good about getting us up and running. We had a corner room and it was more than spacious. We loved the tropical look. It IS a bit of a walk from Aruba to the food court, but the weather was good so it was a nice walk. If it was raining, NO way would I walk it. I like the souvenier cup and we took advantage of it with our drinks. The food was fine and the pizza was really good. I put the privacy sign out one day so I could rest and read and the staff hung a bag of fresh towels and soaps on the door. The only really Gross thing that happened was also kind of funny...or unexpected. Aruba was being repainted while we were there and the painters were outside of my door "taking a break". I assume they were drinking sodas because all of a sudden they started having a belching contest. First one belched, then another. It caught me off guard and I started laughing...then it got old. All I could think of was "For Pete sake, crown a winner and stop!!" I would definitely stay here again.
I just wanted to add to my review below that, although the dining experience was OK, the $120 bill between three people was not worth it. I'm not affraid to pay a hefty bill, but I didn't think the amount and quailty of food justifed that kind of spending.
I ate here the last day of my trip for breakfast. the characters were great and the buffet was by far the best breakfast buffet I have ever experienced.
The atmosphere is great and the food was good. I have been there twice, the first time the food was outstanding, the second was average.
great food, great atmposhere, the band is very entertaining...always a must stop for me and the family
I was never checked in when I checked in, so I ended up waiting an extra half hour or so for a table. The French Onion soup was amazing, the entrees were ok, nothing more. the atmosphere was great and the service was also great.
Restaurant was beautiful, the entertainment was great, food was outstanding, price was, well it's Disney.
My wife and I have been going to the World every year for about 10 years now and I have to say that Epcot is our favorite park. We like to take about two days to just soak everything in. We walk for a while then sit and people watch, stroll around one of the countries, and always stop for some wine in Italy. Epcot is a great place to relax and take in all the magic of Disney.
The Little Mermaid is perfomed a lot with live actors and presented masterfully with decent effects. The songs are very well done. It meets Disney standards and if you like Little Mermaid you probably will enjoy it if not, you still might...
One of AK's first and best shows, this is very high energy and extremely entertaining. The costumes and acrobats are excellent as are the characters and the rest of the show. It is one of the few Lion King attractions left but a great one. Located in camp Minnie Mickey, a must see.
Mickey's Toontown Fair is one of the best lands for families with small children. It has many of the characters' houses and they are available to be met and have pictures taken with. The theming is bright and nice. Goofy's Barnstormer coaster is a good family ride. The WD railroad stops by it too. If you don't have young kids, it may be a little disappointing though.
We stayed at the Polynesian from 1/6/08 to 1/11/08 and was glad we did. Previous years our stay were at off-site locations outside WDW. The Polynesian was our first WDW resort ever and won't be our last! The staff were friendly. They helped us with directions to the Monorail and buses when we got a bit lost. The place is BIG too! Contrary to other reviews about dirty rooms, I was a bit apprehensive about going to this resort because of housekeeping problems. Upon arriving to our room, it was CLEAN. So, I was glad I didn't change my original plans and went elsewhere. We also had dinner at the Spirit of Aloha. I would give this show 3 out of 5 stars. The show was pretty average. Nothing exciting. The food was also average. Breakfast at Ohana was great! Despite having Stitch picking my nose, I did have a great time and the food was great. Also another place I had tried was the Kona Cafe. I had the BEST porkchops ever! It was JUICY! (Note, I am drooling as I type this) Overall we loved this resort and would go back again.
We arrived at Caribbean Beach resort on December 20th and stayed through the 23rd. After a tiring road trip I wanted to take a nap before the Very Merry Christmas Party that night. When I turned back the covers on the bed, it looked like someone had smoked in it. The bed had ashes on the sheets and a few stains. YUCK! I called Mousekeeping, and she came promptly. However, when I answered the door, she burst into the room and yelled "I CHANGED THIS BED MYSELF IT'S FINE!!) I calmly showed her the sheets. She then tore off the bedding and threw it onto our belongings. She didn't know if what we had may be fragile or not. Then after she made up the bed she said sacastically "Do you find this satisfactory?) I told her yes and with that she whipped around and left. The next day I asked her for extra towels and told her not to come into our room to clean while we were visting. I'm not giving a high rating because of the service and we were dissappointed in the food court. I thought staying in a moderate resort would be for plush and comfortable. However, next time we visit Disney we will stay in the Pop Century Resort as we have before.
When I first entered Pop Century I loved the scenery and everything. My family and I stayed in the 50's which was very cool. But I have one mild complaint. On the very first day we went to eat at the Pop Century Diner(Which has the best chicken strips), while my cousin was ordering the people serving us seemed impatient and obviously annoyed. Other days the service was great. But Im not going to forget those ladies. Other than that, the pools were amazing, the buildings were fascinating. Im sure Walt Disney himself would of loved Pop Century. I also hope that Disney continues to finish the other half of the resort from the 00's-40's. Im really anxious to see how it looks like.
Our family of four went in July 2007 and all of us complained of paim on our shoulders from the restraints which must be the only way that they can keep people in the ride. We are returning to WDW this July but will avoid this sad attempt at recreating a very enjoyable movie. I give it a 1 because there is no zero
When I was a kid, this ride used to frighten me. The details like the cobwebs, the smell, the stretch room (with the "dead center of the room"). As an adult, I have fond memories ... and the Haunted Mansion is a definite highlight. Although it may not "scare" people like a person jumping out ... the music, effects and atmosphere are terrific ... and funny. Like the best Disney rides, you can get right back on and see different details the next time around. Check out the "Grim Grinning Ghosts". Perhaps not as technologically advanced, but an old favourite which still holds its own. /\/\/\/\ the Shamus /\/\/\/\
I have been fortunate enough to see several Cirque shows in various venues over the past ten years. While this is not the most spectacular, it is an excellent show. There are elements of dexterity, strength, balance -- with beautiful customing, live orchestra, original compositions, inventive sets. This is a good show for kids as long as they are not too young to appreciate it. Adults should find this a great show which complements the Disney style of entertainment well. Downtown Disney is a great way to spend an evening. This is a great centerpiece for that evening. Also ... I am a large individual, and I found the seating was fine. We were lucky enough to sit in the front row ... and only picked up the tickets the night before a show (so don't assume a show is just sold out ... you never know). Have an exjoyable evening. Great show. /\/\/\/\ the Shamus /\/\/\/\
A decent rendition of patriotic American songs, they wander about playing all over the pavillion. It isn't the greatest attraction but the costumes and music are done very well.
We made reservations for Friday, December 28 for 6:00 PM for 5 people several weeks in advance. We showed up on time with 5 guests. They walk all 5 of us to a table for 4. We stood there. The hostess said, "oh." A waiter or manager (could not tell) then added a place setting at the end of the table. It was very uncomfortable. The service was slow, bread was served very late, did not get any refills -- like they forgot about us. The restaurant was not at all crowded when we arrived and when we left around 8:00 pm, the restaurant was busier but not full. The food was mediocre. I've had better steaks at Outback and for a lot less money. Oh, and the bill was $300 before tip and with no alcohol at all. I should have said something right when they seated us but I did not want to cause waves (plus we had a guest). In the future, when I receive poor service at such an upscale restaurant, I will speak up politely and firmly. But it will never again be at any Shula's Restaurant. Save your money. Later in the week, we had a wonderful dinner at Jiko's at AKL. We've also enjoyed Le Cellier. Go there instead.
Ah, sweets! It's the way to many a woman's heart (and men, too). We stopped by this "kafe" by chance one morning we were enjoying Epcot. They have this sticky-bun type thing, see, about the size of your head. It's covered in sweet white syrupy stuff and then sprinkled with coconut. "Mmmm!" says my wife. "Want to try some?" "In a minute.." I say. "There won't be any left in a minute!" she replies. And she's right. Nice, helpful Cast Members. Wonderfully themed. Tempting treats.
We love this ride! It's not only informative, showing what damage to the rain forest can do to an ecosystem, it's a blast. From the wonderfully-themed ride up the belt to the last oh-so-wet drop, it's the best!
10 years after the movie "A Bug's Life" was released and 10 years after It's Tough to be a Bug opened at Animal Kingdom, this attraction still draws the crowds. The combination of animitronics, effects and a pretty darn good 3-D movie still has the impact it did when this attraction opened on April 22, 1998. Parts of it are dark and scary for the young ones. We love it all, and go back multiple times each time we visit Animal Kingdom. Bravo, Mr. Mouse!
My in-laws, who were born and raised in Italy (Nonno - Sicily, Nonna - northern Italy), loved the theming. They also loved the Expresso - dark and strong.
We love Innoventions for all it's quirks. We love the robot contest with it's make-your-own plastic robot at the end. We love the food rocks contest. We love the music making industrial robots. We love the home of the future. Sure, it's a bit dated and hokey, but that's what we love about it!
We love this ride, especially after a good lunch in the Magic Kingdom. One thing that we wish was still available is the walk around the top deck/wheel house. In 2004, the top deck was open and one could visit the "Captain" in the wheelhouse and blow the steam whistle. Also on display was the Captain's Cabin, complete with writing desk and props to make it appear as it might when in use. We also enjoyed talking with the "Captain", a woman who was a fountain of information about the Riverboat and Disney in general. It's too bad that they've sequestered the "Captain" away from guests like us. We'll still enjoy the ride!
As compared to the old ride, we thought the changes were unfotunate. The old ride, while dated, sincerely tried to show the positive attributes of Mexico's different regions...things that left us saying "wow, I'd like to go there and see that!". The new ride has lost most of that message. Now it's about looking for the missing Amigo while Mexico's gems take a back seat. It's too bad. We'll still visit the pavilion and enjoy the other attractions. The little museum is a gem. Sorry, Mr. Mouse, you've missed the mark with this upgrade.
We rode twice on Fri(1/4). The last time was around 6 o'clock. It was awesome. After we bought our picture we came out and saw everyone looking up at the mountain. The ride had stopped on it's way up. People were getting out and having to walk down. They had been stuck there awhile. It looked very scary. I was wondering if anyone else might have any more information about this. When we were riding it, it took a little longer than usual for it to get going after we had gone backwards. A guy riding with me said that something was wrong. I didn't know b/c it was my first time(my daughter and her friend rode that morning). I still loved it and thought it was as good as rockin' roller coaster.
The cosmic cafe is the first place I eat when I get to Disney. BEST FRIES IN DISNEY, and Sonny is the favorite of my daughter.
I just have to say, that Pop century is great for kids. Our trip in March of 2006 was great, not as fancy as Carribean Beach, but very nice for the time you are actually at the resort. Our trip was so much fun, we are going to stay there again in March 2008.
We stayed near DTD (at Saratoga Springs) and were on the dining plan, so we ended up using many of our counter service meals at DTD. Wolfgang Puck Express was definitely our favorite choice. (Earl of Sandwich was second and Cookes of Dublin third) We ate here twice. On the first trip, DH and DS both had pizzas, which were delicious, and DD had the rotisserie chicken - her favorite. I ordered one thing but was served something different. When I checked the receipt, it had been entered wrong and in my haste to confirm that the dining credits had been correctly used, I missed seeing that my order was wrong. I can't even remember what I ordered, but I think I got the pesto chicken sandwich which was very good. It was sort of like a folded over pizza. I was disappointed at first, but once I tried it, I was just fine with it. On our last night we visited Wolfgang Puck Express to use up our remaining counter service credits. We had the chicken fingers and more pizza. The chicken fingers were good, but somewhere we had read that they were the best anywhere, and we really didn't find them to be any better than those in nice restaurants. (But definitely better than fast food) The dining plan includes drinks and dessert and they had mango tea - I liked it, DS did not - which was at least a bit of a change from the usual Coke products. Desserts were brownies and cookies both times. On the first visit they also had whole fruit as a choice and on the second visit they had creme brulee as a choice and it was wonderful.
This is the counter service counterpart to Raglan Road. We ate there for lunch one day. There were only a very few indoor seats, and those were only tables for 2, however, we were able to grab a couple for the four of us. Hubby and I had the fish and chips, because that was the house specialty. We thought they were tasty and good. The teens both chose the chicken and field mushroom pie. Sometimes "pot pies" are all pastry and sauce but these were full of good chicken and musrooms. Both kids really enjoyed them and ate them all. We were on the dining plan, which includes dessert. The only choice was the "doh-bar", which is a deep fried Snickers bar. It seemed very out of place - more appropriate for the county fair than this pub type restaurant. None of us really liked it - and we are no strangers to fried foods - especially fried sweet foods!! We also ate at Earl of Sandwich and Wolfgang Puck Express for counter service at DTD and liked both of those better than Cookes of Dublin, since they had a better selection for both entrees and desserts and had better seating. But the food was fine and if I were with a group of other people who wanted to eat there, I'd be OK with it.
We liked Les Chefs de France. In a way, you kind of have to know what to expect. The French do not over-eat like us Americans. They value taste and presentation over quantity. Thus, Les Chefs de France delivers. The taste of the food was great! The presentation of the food was also wonderful. And, as an added plus we got to leave without being over-full.
We loved Disney's Hoop De Doo Musical Review. The food was good and plentyful and the show was great, vaudville Disney style. It was funny enough that our 10-year-old was laughing her eyes out. What a great time, we'd go back!
Epcot is our favorite park and here's why: Dad likes it because he learns something every time he goes. His favorites are the World Showcase and Spaceship Earth. His favorite World Showcase land is Morocco, the museum is cool! Mom likes it because they have great snacks. She also likes taking her time through the shops in the World Showcase. The sushi in Japan is pretty darn good, also. Darling Daughter likes it for the thrills of Test Track and Mission Space. Nonno (Grandpa) likes Mission Space, the Orange side! Yahoo! Let's do it again! Nonna (Grandma) likes the Siemen's post show from Spaceship Earth. She can do that build-a-guy in record time.
What can I say? It's way cool! If you can, do the single rider line and save lots of time. The theming for the ride queue is so well done, everyone should walk through it at least once!
We enjoyed the 10 minutes we spent poking around this shop. My daughter had her hair braided by some nice Cast Members. She recommends this shop to all.
It's not fast, nor thrilling, but the Carousel of Progress is one of our families' favorite rides in the Magic Kingdom. We like it because of it's light-hearted approach to life in each the decades it covers. It's good to be reminded that today's modern inventions were not always part of life in the recent past. Our kids can't fathom a world without DVD's, IPODs, the Internet or cell phones. My 16 year old always learns something new about the recent past and even though she's too old to ask "was it really that way back then?", I can see the wheels turning as she exits the theatre. Keep running the Carousel of Progress, please Mr. Mouse!
We last visited Boma on our August 2007 vacation. We brought my wife's Dad who was born and raised in Africa. He thought it was great! He said that the food was a bit Americanized, not quite as spicy and/or sweeter than he remembers it being back in Africa. The check-in process was fine. Once the Cast Members found out that my father-in-law was from Africa, they spent lots of extra time with him asking about his memories of Africa. Way too soon, our table was ready. The theming was great and our server was friendly. We ate our fill of great ethnic food from the appitizers to the desert. All the food was well prepared and tasty. We had a bottle of wine with dinner and liked it so much that we ordered a case of it when we got home. It was a great experience, hearing my father-in-law tell stories about Africa with the Cast Members. We'd absolutely go back again!
Our family (2 adults, one teenager) went to the Adventures Club on the advice of the concierge in our resort. What a blast! It was a Thursday night, which apparently is Disney Cast Member night at Pleasure Island. We sat in the main room and watched one show there. The Adventures Club cast members were talented and fun, staying in character and interacting with the guests. We figured out that most of the guests in the room were Disney Cast Members from other attractions when the action started heating up. The exchanges between the Adventures Club Cast Members and the other Disney Cast Members showed that they were regulars. It did get a bit off-color, but that just added to the fun. Our second show of the evening was in the organ room. The action got even funnier as the Cast Members played off eachother. What a great time! My teenager wanted to go back every night of our trip. We'll absolutely go back again!
Our computer-geek conference was held in the Coronado Springs resort. Our room faced the lake and we could see the Epcot fireworks from our balcony in the evening. For a moderate resort, the room was nicely-sized, a bit bigger than the rooms at the Carribean Beach Resort. The Mousekeeping was fine, no problems at all. Check in was painless. The concierge desk was helpful in finding us dining reservations at the parks. Bus service to the parks was great. We never waited more than 10 minutes for a bus to any of the parks. Coronado Springs is a large resort and when there is a conference, the buses tend to get crowded. I noticed that our stop was the busiest of any resort in all the parks. The conference area was nice. It was a positive conference experience. The only nit-picking I'll do was with the Pepper Market, which we found to be very expensive for the quantity and quality of food purchased. The choices were endless and everyone in our group found something that they wanted to eat, but the bill was high for what we got.
This ride ran from the year Walt Disney World opened until the late 1970's, at least that's when I saw it last. With a Disney Cast Member dressed in western costume as a guide, 14 or so guests could explore the Rivers of America in a canoe. It launched just down from the River Boat, I believe that the docks are still there. The ride was human powered, with each guest getting a paddle sized to their proportions. The guide rode in the back of the canoe, which is the best steering position. He/she encouraged the paddlers to get a cadence and instructed the guests as to when to paddle harder or softer. Young kids were encouraged to just ride. As I remember, the path of the ride was downstream, the same path of the River Boat and around Tom Sawyer Island. It may have not gone the entire distance around the Rivers of America, as I remember cutting back to the dock under one of the bridges on Tom Sawyer Island. The canoes were fairly wide, with at least two paddlers per seat and the young kids in the middle. It was a fun ride and a good workout! I don't know why the ride closed down, but I miss it!
how did that happen? sorry about the duplicate!
Discovery Island's main attraction and icon of the park is the Tree of Life. It truly is a wonder and comperable to the other parks' symbols. It's Tough to be a Bug! inside of it is a good 3D show but it would be more interesting to do a ride like in Spaceship Earth. There are also a few shops and an aquarium with many different species of fish including a vegetarian pirhaha. Discovery Island has AK's best show and landmark, making it a great land.
Discovery Island's main attraction and icon of the park is the Tree of Life. It truly is a wonder and comperable to the other parks' symbols. It's Tough to be a Bug! inside of it is a good 3D show but it would be more interesting to do a ride like in Spaceship Earth. There are also a few shops and an aquarium with many different species of fish including a vegetarian pirhaha. Discovery Island has AK's best show and landmark, making it a geat land.
The Oasis is one of the first "lands" that one encounters in AK. It has thick rainforest like foliage, exotic birds and an anteater. The anteater is the best animal attraction. It also holds one of the greatest restaurants in WDW, Rainforest Cafe. The Oasis is pretty small but interesting and worth walking through. Rainforest Cafe adds a LOT to it.
First off we went Dec 14th for dinner and was seated about 10 minutes early. Worst place in the room by the bathroom doors. We were on the dining plan and so we got our apps which were great. The soup is the best thing I had had the whole week for an app, the men ate Nachos, and thought them to be good. So we thought our food would be good. It was the worst tasting food I ever put in my mouth. Not even close to even Mexico quality. I had some sort of chicken enchilda on my plate that was horrible and full of dark meat a dried out piece of steak, dried rice, and some rolled item. I could only stomach the rolled thing and left all the rest. my son in law took one bite of whatever thru up on the plate and pushed it away. There was another large group next to us that thought the same thing. Worst they ever had. We will not ever go back a very big dissapointment, besides waitress was no where to be seen almost the whole time we were there.
We just returned from a four-day stay - our first at Coronado Springs. The good: the hotel grounds and common buildings are typical Disney. First-class seasonal decorations, immaculate grounds, flowers, and architecture. The areas around the central lake are made to look like a tropical beach, hammocks and all. There are four bus stops for the Disney Transportation system, all seemed within a reasonable walk from any of the rooms. Check-in was quick, easy, accurate, and flawless. Finding the room was a breeze, and parking was only a short walk to our normal two-bed room. The so/so: Our room was average, at best. Disney made an attempt to continue the hotel theme into the room, but that amounts to nothing more than brightly colored furniture, shower curtains, and warm colored walls. The bathroom was less than average in size, even my girlfriend (who is rather small in stature) continually hit her elbows maneuvering in the space allotted. We had a door connecting with our neighboring room (which seems to be the norm at the rooms we’ve stayed in at Disney), which means a little more noise if your neighbors happen to have young children. Even so our room was very, very quiet. To be fair these rooms weren’t meant to be luxury accommodation. Ours was comfortable and was a quiet place to rest until the next day – but overall it was on-par with a well-kept motel. The bad: Within seconds of entering the room we were hit with an odor that forced me to check whether we’d been given a smoking room…then I realize there are no longer smoking rooms available! Be forewarned, now that all rooms are “no smoking” you may be stuck with a room that was previously a “smoking” room. The Pepper Market: We ate three times in the “Pepper Market” restaurant. Disney’s literature describes it as their “…colorful Mexican market.” The food there is decent at typical Disney prices, but nothing to go out of your way for. The wait staff seats you in no particular spot (or in an area you request), then will bring drinks from the self-serve drink fountain. Food is almost totally self-serve slightly better than a typical cafeteria. You grab a tray, find what you want, the kitchen staff puts it on a plate, and you carry it back to your table. For this level of “service” you’re stuck with an obligatory 10% “service” charge. Busses: This hotel offers the free “Disney Transportation” bus service and is generally convenient – but the wait times were excessive based on our experience at other hotels. For example, one night at the Disney MGM (now Hollywood) Studios we saw three busses pick-up a handful of people for the “Old Key West” resort in the period it took for a single bus to start loading a seemingly endless line of people for Coronado Springs. I’m not knocking the hotel for this, but the large size of the hotel complex might sometimes result in longer wait times during peak periods. In Summary… whenever comparing the prices and quality of the on-property hotels and the off-property hotels you have to look at the big picture. Ours was an average room (that frankly could have used some paint and updating) in a well decorated block of motel rooms. The premium money paid to Disney buys you free parking or the bus service, plus extra magic hours. During the Christmas season though, it was quite a bit more money than our usual off-property favorite. For the right price I’d stay again, but will I pay a premium to stay during a peak time? No chance!
I guess it's O.K., but it doesn't really seem like Disney. They need to rebuild the All-Star and Pop Century Resorts into something with a more unified theme then just a broad range of pop icons.
This was our first and last visit to Mam Melrose's. The service is substandard and the food was not good. My daughter, who would eat pasta 7 nights a week if she was able, didnt even eat the pasta at this restaurant. Pasta was way overcooked. The sauce was obviously from a jar, too. No reason to go back to Mama Melrose's. Food was tasteless and overcooked. Service was unfriendly and slow.
My family of four dined at Ohana the night we arrived in Disney. What a great place! The atmosphere if fun, casual, and festive. The food servings were quite generous and the flavors were authentic and delicious. Our server was very attentive. My children, ages 5 and 1, loved the entertainment and music. We all loved being served from the large skewers. This is a great place to have a great meal, tons of photo opportunities, and lots of fun. Terrific food-prepared with care and authenticit; no meat smoothered in sweet sauce, Terrific service, Clean and FUN FUN FUN