Tusker House Buffet Starting November 2007: Updated 9/27/07 with Menu & Detailed info

[Figment!]

9/27/07

Reservations for the Tusker House are now available for 11/16/07 and beyond (up to 180 days in advance).

The following announcement has been released regarding the new menu and pricing:
TRAVELERS! Take a break from your Safari and enjoy a "Taste of Adventure" in this colorful and bustling Harambe Marketplace Eatery, offering a Family Buffet with African Flavors for lunch and dinner and a special character breakfast.

“Awaken the day” with your favorite Disney Characters at Donald's Safari Breakfast. Typically appearing will be Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, Mickey and Goofy.

Hours:
Breakfast - 8:00am to 10:30am
Lunch - 11:30pm to 3:00pm
Dinner - 3:30pm to varies with park closing

(All menus subject to change without notice)

Breakfast Buffet:

Holiday Pricing – (For all reservation arrivals on 11/18/07 - 11/24/07; 12/16/07 - 1/5/08)
$22.99 Guest (10 and older) -- $12.99 Guest (3-9)

Regular Pricing
$18.99 Guest (10 and older) -- $10.99 Guest (3-9)

Variety of fresh fruits, freshly baked pastries and breads, carved spit-roasted honey-glazed ham, frittatas, scrambled eggs, Yam casserole, hot and cold cereals, biscuits and sausage gravy, bacon, sausage, waffles, warm bread pudding, breakfast potatoes and potato tots. Non-specialty, non-alcoholic drinks such as sodas, coffee, tea, juices, iced tea, milk, etc.

Lunch Buffet:

Holiday Pricing – (For all reservation arrivals on 11/18/07 - 11/24/07; 12/16/07 - 1/5/08)
$23.99 Guest (10 and older) -- $12.99 Guest (3-9)

Regular Pricing
$19.99 Guest (10 and older) -- $10.99 Guest (3-9)

Assorted salads, spit-roasted carved meats, chicken and fish creations, stews and soups, roasted vegetables, deli-style meat and cheese, freshly baked breads, macaroni and cheese, corn dogs, chicken drumsticks, PBJ’s, corn medley, green beans, mashed potatoes, assorted pastries and cakes, fresh fruit, cookies and brownies. Non-specialty, non-alcoholic drinks such as sodas, coffee, tea, juices, iced tea, milk, etc.

Dinner Buffet:

Holiday Pricing – (For all reservation arrivals on 11/18/07 - 11/24/07; 12/16/07 - 1/5/08)
$30.99 Guest (10 and older) -- $14.99 Guest (3-9)

Regular Pricing
$26.99 Guest (10 and older) -- $12.99 Guest (3-9)

Assorted salads, smoked salmon, spit-roasted carved meats, chicken and fish creations, stews and soup, roasted vegetables, deli-style meat and cheese, freshly baked breads, macaroni and cheese, corn dogs, chicken drumsticks, PBJ’s, corn medley, green beans, mashed potatoes, assorted pastries and cakes, fresh fruit, cookies and brownies. Non-specialty, non-alcoholic drinks such as sodas, coffee, tea, juices, iced tea, milk, etc.

DISCOUNTS:
Disney's Dining Experience 20% discount on ALL Food & Beverage for members & up to 10 Guests. DDE Discount not available on Holidays.

2007 PACKAGES:
Magic Your Way Plus Dining
Magic Your Way Premium Package
Magic Your Way Platinum Package

2008 PACKAGES:
Magic Your Way Plus Dining
Magic Your Way Deluxe Dining
Magic Your Way Premium
Magic Your Way Platinum

Note:
Donald's Breakfastosaurus at Restaurantosaurus will host their last Character Breakfast on the morning on 11/8/07. Donald's Safari Breakfast at Tusker House Restaurant will begin on 11/16/07. Disney’s Animal Kingdom Park will not offer any character breakfast between 11/9/07 – 11/15/07.

Restaurantosaurus will continue to offer lunch and dinner as a quick service location.5/11/07The Walt Disney World resort has further internally announced that the 'new' Tusker House is currently planned to only accept Advanced Dining Reservations for the indoor seating. The outdoor seating is planned to be held for walk-up's only.

5/9/07

The Walt Disney World resort has announced the following:
We are very pleased to announce that Tusker House Restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom Theme Park is being converted from a quick-service restaurant to a buffet restaurant. It will offer a character breakfast buffet, called Donald's Safari Breakfast, and a lunch/dinner buffet. Hours of operation will be 8 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. for the character breakfast and 11:30 a.m. until park close for the lunch/dinner buffet. The restaurant will feature indoor and outdoor seating. The following has been internally announced:
The Tusker House Restaurant at Disney's Animal Kingdom is being converted from a quick-service restaurant to a buffet restaurant. This location will soon offer a character breakfast buffet and a non-character lunch/dinner buffet, starting on November 18th.

Donald's Safari Breakfast Buffet will be offered from 8:00 am to 10:30 am featuring Donald, Daisy, Mickey and Goofy (characters subject to change without notice.) The lunch / dinner buffet (no characters) will be offered from 11:30 am - park close. Reservations for all meal periods will be accepted by calling 407-WDW-DINE up to 180 days in advance.

In order for Tusker House Restaurant to be converted to a buffet restaurant, it will be closed for refurbishment from August 20 until November 17.

After the refurbishment, Kusafiri Coffee Shop and Bakery will continue to serve pastries and coffee from the outdoor window.

With the character breakfast opening at Tusker House Restaurant, Donald's Breakfastosaurus character breakfast at Restaurantosaurus will be discontinued after November 5.

Restaurantosaurus will continue to be open for lunch / dinner as a quick-service restaurant. Hours of operation will be 10:30 a.m. until park close.

[Ed]

If the breakfast buffet is anywhere near as good as the one they serve there to guests who took the Sunrise Safari tour, this will be a big hit. :thumbsup:

They put out a wonderful assortment of juices, fruit, pastries, cereals, bagels, eggs, potatoes, meats, cheeses.... I've gotta stop now; suddenly I'm very hungry! :eat:

[Tinkerkel]

If this is Donald's Safari Breakfast, does that mean that Donald & friends will no longer be at Restaurantosaurus for breakfast? We just went for the 1st time in October & loved it!

[Figment!]

If this is Donald's Safari Breakfast, does that mean that Donald & friends will no longer be at Restaurantosaurus for breakfast? Yep. Just added the internal announcement which further clarifies the change.

[disneyfan369]

That's pretty cool. But there's only going to be two CS places (for lunch and dinner) from August 20th onward, right? And another slightly ridiculous question: so that means the last day Tusker House will be open as a CS place will be the 19th, right?

[Mickey91]

Well, that sounds yummy. Too bad they had to take away the best CS in all of AK though. That doesn't leave much choice for the CS there.

[FireMickey]

I found the following posted on another site today. I am sad to hear this as the Tusker House had great food and was one of our favorite at AK.



Tusker House is closing on August 20 and will reopen on November 17 as a full serve buffet restaurant.

When Tusker House reopens, it will offer the "Donald's Safari Breakfast" from 8:00am thru 10:30am.

Buffet Lunch/Dinner will be served starting at 11:30am until park closing.(Only breakfast will feature characters.

Note that "Donald's Breakfastosaurus in Restaurantosaurus will be discontinued on November 5. That dining venue will continue to be counter serve from 10:30am till park closing.

[big blue and hairy]

I think it makes sense to move Donald & Co. to Tusker House. I thought Restaurantasaurus was a little dark and small for the character breakfast. Tusker House will be more condusive to character interaction and a buffet.

:sulley:

[stitchcousin]

Ok, I read an earlier post that Tusker House was closing. Today, I tried making ressies for Breakfastosaurus for Nov 6th. The CM told me that Breakfastosaurus was closing Nov 5th and moving to the Tusker House (opening Nov 17th there as a new Donald character breakfast. This is to make room for the new character breakfast to open where Breakfastosaurus was (Yeti, I would assume). No wonder they wouldn't let me book breakfastosaurus earlier this week (they just kept telling me that it was due to it not being exactly 180 days out). Ok, now it makes sense! I had to book Rainforest instead, which is ok, but I sure will miss Donald this trip:(

[SBETigg]

It's too bad that you'll miss Donald. I agree that the breakfast is great for Donald fans but judging from the complaints on that breakfast, it could use some overhauling. We really enjoyed it.

[CanadianWDWFan]

To bad it wasn't closing completley!

We had the SINGLE worst character experience at Breakfastosaurus. We were hustled in and out within 30 minutes. We barely had enough time to sit down before the charaters were wisked by us.

I hope that it gets a good makeover in the move. We love Donald but that breakfast we had ruined Breakfastosaurus for us. Keeping my fingers crossed for better things with Donald! :fingers:

Thanks for the update!:thumbsup:

[Melanie]

Good news! Looking forward to trying Donald's Safari Breakfast, as we were very disappointed of late with Breakfastosaurus.

[DDuck66]

Good news for the Donald Breakfast but bad news that they had to close one of the best CS options at WDW.

[DisneyWitch]

Is there any word on what will be on the buffet? I loved the salmon with the mashed potatoes and green beans! It would be sad if it was gone entirely.:(

[Mom2princesses]

Wow glad to see that we will be able to sqeeze in Breakfastosaurus with Donald before it closes. We have never been there. Hope it is good after reading some of the negative comments on this thread about it. But to be able to see Donald is worth the hassle and it will get us in the park early!

Sorry that the Tusker house is closing before we get there. Oh well can't have everything.

[SurferStitch]

We were going to try Donald's Breakfastosaurus in December, but this new change sounds much better. I always have a hard time finding Daisy (without a huge line at MGM), so this will be perfect!

Adding it to our dining list right now! :thumbsup:

I will miss the old Tusker House CS, though...it was our favorite! DH and I loved relaxing with a cold beer and a great meal. Oh well....ch-ch-ch-ch-changes.

[Shugoondola]

That's good to hear. :thumbsup: Animal Kingdom needs some better dining choices.

:mickey:

[Diznee4Me]

We already had Nov 18th as the day we go to AK. Maybe we can go to the inaugural Safari Breakfast! Gotta make those ADR's next week!:thumbsup:

[rsumrall]

ShugoondolaThat's good to hear. :thumbsup: Animal Kingdom needs some better dining choices.


I know this gives a new dining option, but they are taking away the best CS in the entire WDW to do it - not a fair swap in my estimation....

On a side note, any word on the street dancers and drummers that performed outside at Tusker House? Will they be gone? We always enjoyed these acts during lunch there.

[Mickey91]

Ok, I read an earlier post that Tusker House was closing. Today, I tried making ressies for Breakfastosaurus for Nov 6th. The CM told me that Breakfastosaurus was closing Nov 5th and moving to the Tusker House (opening Nov 17th there as a new Donald character breakfast. This is to make room for the new character breakfast to open where Breakfastosaurus was (Yeti, I would assume). No wonder they wouldn't let me book breakfastosaurus earlier this week (they just kept telling me that it was due to it not being exactly 180 days out). Ok, now it makes sense! I had to book Rainforest instead, which is ok, but I sure will miss Donald this trip:(

If you usually eat there to see Donald, please note that in Dec '06 Chef Mickeys had Donald.

[JPL]

In order for Tusker House Restaurant to be converted to a buffet restaurant, it will be closed for refurbishment from August 20 until November 17.

Seems like a strange time to close a CS during the free dining promotion. I do understand that they want the new location for the holiday season but still there will be alot of unhappy free diners.

[SillyOldBear]

very unhappy to close Tusker House. It is the best counter service there. I want the chicken sandwich. ugh. Oh well, I guess we'll be at Flame Tree like everyone else in September.

[bobpfef]

Wow, I understand that AK needs more TS places, but I really wish they hadn't taked out the single best CS place in WDW to do it. I hope they have some of the items they served at the CS on the buffet (Salmon, Fried Chicken Sandwich, etc)

[jedigrrrl]

AAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: :mad: That's how I feel. I am soooooooooo angry!!! My friend says my typing sounds angry. That is our absolute favorite place to eat lunch in all the world. Now there is NOWHERE worthwhile to eat in AK. (and don't say flame tree because how do you walk around in the heat with a tummy full of BBQ? YUCK!) Our favorite was the Chakarandi Chicken Shop...GONE! Now Tusker House, too?
I HATE THE DINING PLAN!
WDW food gets more boring and uninteresting every day.

BUFFET?!?:ack: :ack: :ack:

Everything I have ever loved to eat at WDW gets taken away from me. It's been happening to me for many many years. Goofy Ice Cream Bar, anyone?
UGH!

[Nicki'sMom]

Well, I was going to go to AK for one morning and then have lunch at Tusker House but I guess we will just leave the park and maybe go to Kona or something. I was looking forward to the Salmon. I bet Flame Tree will be packed in Sept/Oct. I think the new breakfast is good but I just wish they wouldn't take a GREAT counter service choice away. Oh well, they probably have facts and figures to back up the decision.

[Granny Jill A]

I, too, will miss Tusker House as a counter service establishment. It was a cool, welcoming and affordable place to have lunch. Does anyone know how much this character buffet is going to cost?

I'll bet it's a lot of $$$$.

And, what's going to happen with the old Breakfastasaurus location?

[Stickey]

The loss of this excellent CS option is not good news. Hopefully, there will be some creative items included in the new buffet. Perhaps we can convince Disney to offer the current Tusker House menu items at the CS section of the
Yak & Yeti, which needs to open in time to accomodate the free DDP crowds.

[Goes4FastPass]

This is

Excellent News!
We've always liked Tusker House but converting it to a buffet gives AK another TS choice and a character alternative to "McDonald Happy Meals with Disney Characters"

[mjaclyn]

DRAT!! :( I was really looking forward to using our CS credits at Tusker House when we go to WDW in September.

[Belle--86]

I,m glad I,m going in July I will be able to try Tusker house before it closes-- but the I will probally be like eveyone else and miss it when it,s gone.:(

[denygold]

Tusker House was always a place we went to in the morning for a peaceful , uncrowded breakfast. Definitely the best CS in WDW. I am sorry to see this change, but I always wondered if they would do something else with that large building that was always so empty in the off season/ off hours. WDW does not like calm, peaceful , uncrowded food service areas. No $$$$$ being made.

[TiggerRPh]

We've never had a bad experience at Breakfastosaurus....hopefully this will be as good.

Daisy Duck is supposed to be there....that will be nice.

[Mickey 101]

Our family is VERY disappointed to hear this. Tusker House is our favorite CS restaurant in all of WDW and probably in our top seven overall. Their food was reasonably priced, delicious and a great departure from hamburgers, french fries and pizza. It will definitely be missed!!!

[big blue and hairy]

I think this a good thing. One of the bigger complaints I read here about AK is the lack of sit down dining, a complaint I agreed with. With the conversion of Tusker House and the opening of Yak & Yeti, we'll have two more options for sit down and the same number of CS options. I also think the character breakfast will benefit from being moved to Tusker House.

:sulley:

[DisneyorBust]

Any rumours as to what type of food will be available at the new Tusker House dinner buffet?
Although we have never dined at Tusker House, I was going to give it a try during our next visit. (based on the opinions here on Intercot:thumbsup: ) Hopefully, some of the favorites will be included in this new buffet.

[TheAdventurer]

The loss of this excellent CS option is not good news. Hopefully, there will be some creative items included in the new buffet. Perhaps we can convince Disney to offer the current Tusker House menu items at the CS section of the
Yak & Yeti, which needs to open in time to accomodate the free DDP crowds.

While TH was good for what it was, I always wished they'd put in a restuarant that went with the theme and served African food. If the buffet does have some creative, African or at least African-inspired food, I'll be very happy about this change.

[WDWCP Spring99]

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!! :mad:

Why do they have to get rid of the only good place to eat in Animal Kingdom? And replace it with, ugh, another buffet???

I loved their turkey wrap sandwich with the corn chowder! Now I only have the choice of BBQ, or Disney's infamous "pizza".

Well, since they have gotten rid of Tarzan Rocks! and Tusker House, I will have no reason to stay there more than half a day at the most...

How disappointing.

[DisneyGiant]

Tusker House used to be our place to eat breakfast before the safari. Now where else would breakfast be offered, if restauarantasaurus (aka McDonald's) doesn't open til 10:30am?

Probably only option is that coffee cart before the entrance?

We had an ok character breakfast last time we went to Donald's.........

[TheRustyScupper]

. . .
I HATE THE DINING PLAN!
WDW food gets more boring and uninteresting every day . . .


1) And your point is ?
2) Seriously, I fully agree with you.
3) Due to the DDP,
. . . menu items are less unique
. . . many specialty items have disappeared
. . . food is getting too common and alike in the eateries
4) Unfortunately, WDW is giving the public what it wants
. . . ability to graze
. . . ability to eat lots and lots of food
. . . ability to have volume instead of uniqueness

[Grace]

:( Oh No! I am sorry to see Tusker House become yet another buffet. It was always our traditional breakfast stop at AK; it was always cool and spacious there.

On the other hand, I agree with Aventurer. If the foods in the buffet are similar to those served at Boma, with an African Theme, it could be very good.

Time will tell!

[princessgirls]

:mickey: Tusker House is my favorite CS in all of WDW. I'm very upset to see it go. We had a delicious lunch there in March.

Maybe there will be plans for another CS in AK. Two to serve all of the people in there is NOT ENOUGH!

Thanks for the info.
Julie

[Figment!]

Maybe there will be plans for another CS in AK. Two to serve all of the people in there is NOT ENOUGH! If plans follow through, the Yak & Yeti will bring four new Quick Service counters in Early October.

This past April, Tamu Tamu Refreshment and Drinkwallah added Quick Service items to their offerings, although it yet to been confirmed if these expansions are here to stay.

[CandleontheWater]

Any news on how this will effect the DDE card? I always enjoying going to lunch at AK because it was the only park where they took the DDE at counter service restaurants. If they are turning Tusker House into a buffet and opening a full service portion of the Yak and Yeti, does this spell the end for counter service discount with the DDE at AK?

[roryjulie]

I am THRILLED that daisy will be at the breakfast! I cant wait to book this :)

[jedigrrrl]

If the foods in the buffet are similar to those served at Boma, with an African Theme, it could be very good.

Time will tell!


Highly Doubtful....

See The Rusty Scrapper's Reply.

[Lacy]

I'm disappointed that this went through. I guess the emails that us Intercotees sent weren't enough :( . I'm sure that the breakfast will be an improvement over the current one but it really doesn't make sense to get rid of the best counter service restaurant. Even if they do keep the great food that they currently serve, it will be a lot more expensive. I'm happy that I will get to eat there one last time during free dining.

[DisneyDudet]

This is the worst Disney news I've heard since they closed down AE. This was the best restaurant Disney had that was BRAGGED on a Food Network show, as being an out of the ordinary counter service. It was always full, and had the best food.

Its really disappointing. Disney has lost our money at AK, I'm pretty sure of it. We'll ride the few rides there, then leave. Disney is all about the money, and not making people happy. They already had a character meal there, why go and "fix" something thats not broken?

I am very disappointed, and if they don't serve corn chowder anywhere else in the park, we won't be eating at AK.

Hopefully Flame Tree or someone else takes over the menu, because it was great.

[SpecJoe Magic]

I'm disappointed that this is happening. I hadn't heard anything about it since the rumour so I had forgotten about the possibility of the change. I've witnessed changes at WDW many times, and this is a minor change in the grand scheme of things. It makes sense from a business standpoint because it adds a TS to AK that will no doubt be popular in a park that has a shortage of TS. I hope that the new buffet serves at least some of the food that is currently served at Tusker House. So long Tusker House. You've been a great place to eat for the past 9 years, and you'll be missed.

[tiaramom]

I too enjoyed Tusker House counter sevice( great food, for animal kingdon). I am kind of looking forward to the new character buffet here. I really didnt enjoy the other one in animal Kingdom- it was rushed and had little on the menu/buffet to eat ,( in ccmparision to other breakfast buffets by disney). I didnt care much fro the decor of the other restaurant. I did however really get into eating my chicken at the Tusker House outside and watching The African Dancer performances.. That was a blast- I do hope they keep these guys around to entertain as you eat( some where else in AK anyway). So positives and negatives to all new things- but change is always good!

[Spaceship Tigger]

If plans follow through, the Yak & Yeti will bring four new Quick Service counters in Early October.



That means I'd hate to be anywhere near Asia around lunchtime.

[GrumpyFan]

I have to agree with everyone, this stinks! Tusker house's Chicken was THE BEST, counterservice meal in WDW! I don't guess there's much hope of them keeping it around for the buffet? It would be nice if they were to somehow make it available as an outside counter service option.

[TiggerRPh]

I'm going to hold off until I eat there and see it....it might be pretty good folks.

[big blue and hairy]

I have to agree with everyone, this stinks! Tusker house's Chicken was THE BEST, counterservice meal in WDW! I don't guess there's much hope of them keeping it around for the buffet? It would be nice if they were to somehow make it available as an outside counter service option.

Why do you assume that? If Disney thinks the chicken will draw people to the buffet, it'll be there. I've got to say, I'm not a big buffet person, but Disney's buffets are really good! They're much better in quality and choice than most other buffets.

With the new CS option, I think this is a very good move for Disney, I always thought the location lent itself to a sitdown or buffet. I for one am definitely looking forward to it.

:sulley:

[disneygecko]

I am sort of dissapionted. First of all I loved the Tusker House's counter service food so I will miss that. I also love Donald's Breakfastosaurus and I am sad to see it go. I hope Donald's Safari Breakfast will be good. As for the lunch/dinner buffet, the food better have great quality.

[joelkfla]

Several posters have complained that AK will have only 2 counter service locations.

1) Pizzafari
2) Flame Tree
3) Restarantosaurus
4) Yak & Yeti (opening about the same time as Tusker House reopens)

[TheAdventurer]

Highly Doubtful....

See The Rusty Scrapper's Reply.

While the current dining trend at WDW may justify some pessimism, what I've read about what the Yak N Yeti will offer gives me some hope that the new Tusker House will also offer some unique food items that fit the theme.

[knhund]

Quite frankly, I hate the fact Disney is turning Tusker House into a buffet. While I would agree it could use a bit of a facelift, my family and friends love the current offerings Tusker House provides.

Tusker House is one of the best places to eat in Animal Kingdom, and very affordable. They have a wonderful selection to choose from, which is sure to please almost anyone. Even though my family has been staying at WDW each year since 2000, we first discovered this restaurant about two years ago after seeing a special about AK on the Travel Channel. We enjoy eating at TH and was already on our agenda for this September. We are truly disheartened about this change to a buffet.

To me and my family, buffet means about $20 or so per person. Other than snacks, there are few places in AK to get a decent meal. Additionally, AK tends to be one of the most hot and humid parks due to all the foliage. Who wants to eat a heavy buffet meal in the middle of the day like that? Other than the ol’ mighty dollar, what is WDW thinking???

Please don’t change Tusker House. Give it a face lift and think of the consumer!

Maybe if enough of us write in, we can at the very least, get them thinking.

K Hund

[BrerSchultzy]

[ Other than the ol’ mighty dollar, what is WDW thinking???[/FONT][/SIZE]

Please don’t change Tusker House. Give it a face lift and think of the consumer!
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I'm sorry to say that Disney IS thinking of the consumer by thinking of the almighty dollar. WDW has tried to offer new "fast food" services, but they have all failed financially. Look at the Noodle Station in MK, or the food court in the Land. They have never, and will never fare as well as Cosmic Ray's and the Electric Umbrella.

Now, what will become of the Tusker House? We don't know. But I do know that if the Tusker House was a financial success, they will find a way to incorporate those menu items elsewhere. If they weren't, they won't. They don't take away your favorite restaurants and rides just to make you mad...they do it for sound financial reasons.

Personally, I hope a limited version of the Tusker House menu will be seen at Tamu Tamu. And I hope Restaurantosaurus becomes more then an overpriced McDonalds.

[Disney_Girl]

:angry:

This is VERY unfortunate. I totally disagree that turning the Tusker House into a buffet is a good idea. Don't get me wrong, Disney has great buffets and I do enjoy them, just NOT for every meal! The Tusker House had the best counter service in all of WDW. It was a nice, cool, shady place to eat healthy food and still feel like an adult. Character meals are fun once or twice a trip but they get old really fast, especially when you are traveling without children. Not to mention these character meals are a time consuming "expereince." I know that's what they are supposed to be, however there are days I would rather just eat light and enjoy the park. Personally, if Disney wants another buffet in AK, they should just go and build one; or renovate Restrauntosarus to accomdate their needs. Leave Tusker House alone! If its not broke, don't fix it!:soapbox:

[DisneyDude1977]

Definitely looking forward to trying this. It seems as if the food and character interaction will be top notch!

[KronkHere]

I tried to make them yesterday and was told that they were not accepting reservations for Donald's Safari Breakfast yet because it wasn't in the computer system. She tried to find out when, but could not get me an answer, other than try back another time. Anybody else have more information?

[LLaffinPlace]

Well, it's not the end of the world, just life as we know it! :sadwave:

Respectfully, that AK will end up with the same number of CS venues is not the same thing, especially if the BBQ sauce at Flame Tree repeats on you (as it does me), and you go to the park with people who evince no interest whatsoever in anything Yak and Yeti CS may have to offer. [I personally am looking forward to see what they have to offer, but I am quite a bit more adventurous!]

Since I am able to for many other places I want to eat (on the order of 12 last trip) I am certainly capable of making an ADR for a TH buffet. But it certainly won't be for a Character Meal. At least I'll still be able to get a Cinnamon Roll and coffee at the walk-up bakery window, even though I will no longer be welcome to enjoy it indoors.

Seriously, I really hate being negative about this, but I certainly echo the feelings that it was nice to have a place that you could decide at the last minute to eat, and enjoy food well above CS average. I love the salmon, and I also hope that we'll see it, the corn chowder, the chicken and other selections as part of the new buffet. I may find myself embracing the new TH TS, but I will also mourn the TH CS. :crying:

[ElenitaB]

I want to pipe in here for a second! We went on the Sunrise Safari a few years ago and had the breakfast buffet at Tusker House that capped off the experience. While it was on a smaller scale than would be offered to the general public (serving maybe 60-70 people at once), it was wonderful! It had a combination of North American breakfast favorites (eggs, breakfast meats, cereal, pancakes, etc.), it also offered up some African dishes and tropical fruit in addition to the normal melons and citrus fruit we usually see at buffets.

As for the lunch, unless they were to move the rotisseries to another venue, I don't see them not offering the entrees we've come to like there over the past few years. From what I've seen on the Food Network and Travel Channel, these were not your run of the mill rotisseries. They're not about to throw out that investment.

I'm looking forward to seeing what the new buffets have to offer.

[Cinderelley]

I think I would look forward to this more if there were different characters. Maybe Timon, Rafiki, Mulan & someone from Hercules or Emperor's New Groove.

[sacruizer]

Ok, I read an earlier post that Tusker House was closing. Today, I tried making ressies for Breakfastosaurus for Nov 6th. The CM told me that Breakfastosaurus was closing Nov 5th and moving to the Tusker House (opening Nov 17th there as a new Donald character breakfast. This is to make room for the new character breakfast to open where Breakfastosaurus was (Yeti, I would assume). No wonder they wouldn't let me book breakfastosaurus earlier this week (they just kept telling me that it was due to it not being exactly 180 days out). Ok, now it makes sense! I had to book Rainforest instead, which is ok, but I sure will miss Donald this trip:(


I had the same issue and when I asked if I could book Donald's Safari Breakfast instead, they said they could not accept bookings yet? Is this correct? Do I need to wait until November when Tusket House / Donald's Safari Breakfast opens to make a booking? We are also on the DDP. :confused:

[Figment!]

... they said they could not accept bookings yet? Is this correct? Correct.


Do I need to wait until November when Tusket House / Donald's Safari Breakfast opens to make a booking? Probably not that long, but they will not likely start accepting reservations until they actually start the conversion process to make sure they will re-open on the planned date.

[Figment!]

**Update**

[Diznee4Me]

Just called and the first operator said it was all booked up for Sunday the 18th of November. Had a weird feeling about the phone call so I tried a second operator. I was the first person to book for the 18th and I have the confirmation #. All my ADR's are planned and we are just waiting for the 16th.

Thanks for posting the update this morning!

[Goofy Pluto]

We called the other day and got reservations for breakfast on 11/27 at 10:25. We figure this way, if we're able to take our time maybe we can get some breakfast with the characters and maybe get a little taste of the lunch items too. But we are thinking about switching to lunch. In either case, I'll have a review for this fairly new restaurant when we get back!