svarhall07
06-01-2010, 04:06 PM
Our first time on the dining plan was sooooooo wonderful. I can't imagine returning without having the ease of the plan. We had the basic dining plan, and even though the last day we had 9 snacks left over, I still feel like the convenience is totally worth it. I'm not sure we saved money, but I definitely don't think we spent more (and I think convenience holds a lot of value as well).
'Ohana's
The BEST meal of the week. We had a late reservation, at 8:40pm, and we got a wonderful table by the window and we were able to see Wishes in the background. Our wait staff was great and the food was very delicious. One of my friends, Katy, is a vegetarian, and I had noted it on the reservation. Once we were seated, a chef came out and talked to her and they created a wonderful tofu dish for her that she loved! I love the pork dumplings!!! Everything we had was so good, this has become a must-do every trip. The only downside was all 3 of us wanted the lapu-lapu drink so bad, and they were out of pineapples!!!!! We had the drink, but it was served in a tiki glass instead :(
Coral Reef
Another wonderful meal. I had read that people have been waiting a long time after their reservations, but we got in very early! Our reservation was for 8:50pm, but around 8 we thought we'd check in and see if there was a chance to eat early - we were in 5 minutes later!! I had a swordfish special that was to die for, my vegetarian friend had the delicious wild mushroom lasagna, and Robert, my other friend, had a wonderful halibut with mussels. Our waiter was a little bit slow (and we never got our bread), but the food was so great that we didn't mind! I would definitely recommend it!
Kona Cafe
I had read so much about Tonga Toast that we had to try this place for breakfast - and we weren't disappointed!! I had the tonga toast, Katy had the macadamia nut and pineapple pancakes, and Robert had the steak breakfast. We all ended up sharing because the portions were huge and we wanted to try everything. This was such a nice way to start the day, it was relaxing and filling so we didn't have to stop for lunch (we had an early dinner planned at Boma).
Boma
This has been my favorite for the past 3 years. It is still definitely a MUST DO for us, but 'Ohanas out did Boma this trip for best meal. I still love the sauces and flavors!!!
Donald's Safari Character Breakfast
Even though we were all 22, we felt we had to do a character breakfast. We chose Donald's because we all love Boma and their flavors, so we thought we would love the food. The food was delicious, I loved a lot of the African flavors in the potatoes, corned beef hash, and frittatas. However, the character interaction wasn't very good. We were packed into a tiny corner, the characters were not traveling with escorts so we had to get people at a nearby table to take our photo, and we felt very rushed by our waiter. They need to get this place more organized before we return!
50's Prime Time Cafe
This was my 2nd time here, and probably my last for a few years. The atmosphere is fun and unique, but the menu is frankly junk. My fried chicken was horrible, Katy's pasta was bland, and Robert's pork loin was just boring. We did love the peanut butter and jelly milkshakes, but I just can't see myself returning for the horrible food! Hollywood Studios needs a food makeover - quick!!!
Grand Floridian Cafe
We have always loved this place. We spent the morning at Magic Kingdom and headed here for lunch. It is so relaxing to walk from the boat dock through the resort and into the restaurant. The mellow colors and large, airy ceilings make this place feel so refreshing. I had the grand floridian burger with lobster hollandaise sauce that was excellent. I actually cheated and ate the lobster first, then ate the burger second by itself. Robert had a caesar salad that looks wonderful and Katy had a really great pasta. And the dessert was SOOO good. They let Katy and I use two dessert credits to share the dessert sampler and it was to die for. Everything was so fresh and delicious! I love this place - it is definitely a hidden gem of food in WDW.
So, our food experience was great. We had some great counter service at Flame Tree Barbecue and Sunshine Seasons was WONDERFUL!!! We won't do Donald's Safari breakfast or 50's Prime Time again anytime soon, and 'Ohana's has joined our list of must do's for every trip!!!
'Ohana's
The BEST meal of the week. We had a late reservation, at 8:40pm, and we got a wonderful table by the window and we were able to see Wishes in the background. Our wait staff was great and the food was very delicious. One of my friends, Katy, is a vegetarian, and I had noted it on the reservation. Once we were seated, a chef came out and talked to her and they created a wonderful tofu dish for her that she loved! I love the pork dumplings!!! Everything we had was so good, this has become a must-do every trip. The only downside was all 3 of us wanted the lapu-lapu drink so bad, and they were out of pineapples!!!!! We had the drink, but it was served in a tiki glass instead :(
Coral Reef
Another wonderful meal. I had read that people have been waiting a long time after their reservations, but we got in very early! Our reservation was for 8:50pm, but around 8 we thought we'd check in and see if there was a chance to eat early - we were in 5 minutes later!! I had a swordfish special that was to die for, my vegetarian friend had the delicious wild mushroom lasagna, and Robert, my other friend, had a wonderful halibut with mussels. Our waiter was a little bit slow (and we never got our bread), but the food was so great that we didn't mind! I would definitely recommend it!
Kona Cafe
I had read so much about Tonga Toast that we had to try this place for breakfast - and we weren't disappointed!! I had the tonga toast, Katy had the macadamia nut and pineapple pancakes, and Robert had the steak breakfast. We all ended up sharing because the portions were huge and we wanted to try everything. This was such a nice way to start the day, it was relaxing and filling so we didn't have to stop for lunch (we had an early dinner planned at Boma).
Boma
This has been my favorite for the past 3 years. It is still definitely a MUST DO for us, but 'Ohanas out did Boma this trip for best meal. I still love the sauces and flavors!!!
Donald's Safari Character Breakfast
Even though we were all 22, we felt we had to do a character breakfast. We chose Donald's because we all love Boma and their flavors, so we thought we would love the food. The food was delicious, I loved a lot of the African flavors in the potatoes, corned beef hash, and frittatas. However, the character interaction wasn't very good. We were packed into a tiny corner, the characters were not traveling with escorts so we had to get people at a nearby table to take our photo, and we felt very rushed by our waiter. They need to get this place more organized before we return!
50's Prime Time Cafe
This was my 2nd time here, and probably my last for a few years. The atmosphere is fun and unique, but the menu is frankly junk. My fried chicken was horrible, Katy's pasta was bland, and Robert's pork loin was just boring. We did love the peanut butter and jelly milkshakes, but I just can't see myself returning for the horrible food! Hollywood Studios needs a food makeover - quick!!!
Grand Floridian Cafe
We have always loved this place. We spent the morning at Magic Kingdom and headed here for lunch. It is so relaxing to walk from the boat dock through the resort and into the restaurant. The mellow colors and large, airy ceilings make this place feel so refreshing. I had the grand floridian burger with lobster hollandaise sauce that was excellent. I actually cheated and ate the lobster first, then ate the burger second by itself. Robert had a caesar salad that looks wonderful and Katy had a really great pasta. And the dessert was SOOO good. They let Katy and I use two dessert credits to share the dessert sampler and it was to die for. Everything was so fresh and delicious! I love this place - it is definitely a hidden gem of food in WDW.
So, our food experience was great. We had some great counter service at Flame Tree Barbecue and Sunshine Seasons was WONDERFUL!!! We won't do Donald's Safari breakfast or 50's Prime Time again anytime soon, and 'Ohana's has joined our list of must do's for every trip!!!