Topic: Disney Theme Parks

[Lenstar]

Really appreciate all the advice. Over 15 months of saving and it's 5 days away. I'm more excited than my kids!

Most things planned, places to eat booked. Folk weren't wrong when they said places book up fast! We've got where we want to go booked, and allowed lots of rest time for the kids too.

[NewHampshire_Exile]

perfect time of year for it. low 80's during the day and drops to between 60 and 70 at night.  there may be some rain but you can say that any time of year here.

enjoy...

[Millie]

So jealous!  Only been to Disneyland - love what they do to Haunted Mansion for Halloween so dont miss that.

[Ken-Obi]

Went to Tokyo Disneyland a month ago thought the Pirates of the Caribbean animatronics was awesome!

[neilers]

Another place to try while in Orlando is Teak Neighborhood Grill.  Its a sports bar with food and popular with locals.  Plenty of craft beer to try and some amazing burgers.

When you are at the florida mall dander around the foodcourt and try the samples - bourbon chicken is lovely.  The Five Guys burger bar at florida mall was very good.

Re Tony Romas if you go on a Monday night it is all you can eat ribs - its not on the menu , you have to ask the server when ordering.

Buffet breakfast wise we preferred Golden Corral to Sizzler or Ponderosa or denny's.  If you want a quaint breakfast have a look at cracker barrel

[lauz]

I go in 4 weeks, got most of it sorted and lots of discounts so have saved a lot of money.

[bruffell06]

We're going for 2 weeks at the end of Feb beginning of March and I cant wait.

Staying in Caribbean Beach Resort with the Dining Plan. Anybody got any restaurant recomemndations? We've only booked Fulton Crab so far.

Going to book our Discovery Cove tickets in the next couple of weeks too

[TheKid.]

We're going for 2 weeks at the end of Feb beginning of March and I cant wait.

Staying in Caribbean Beach Resort with the Dining Plan. Anybody got any restaurant recomemndations? We've only booked Fulton Crab so far.

Yeah, don't book Fultons Crab House. Never heard anything good. I'm 99% sure it doesn't accept the dining plan.
We've had the dining plan twice now, good value when it's free but don't forget you'll still need to budget for tips which aren't included and can add up even when the meal is 'free'.

How many of you are there? Kids? What kind of food do you like?
Character buffets are great for kids to meet characters without the queuing, Chef Mickeys at the Contemporary Resort is a good choice there, as is Crystal Palace in the Magic kingdom.

There's some fun restaurants in Hollywood studios such as 50s Prime Time Cafe and The Sci fi diner, all of which have a great themes and not bad food

I find disney food a bit average most of the time to be honest, with a few exceptions like.

The signature restaurants have some good food (Jiko at the Animal Kingdom lodge and Le Cellier in Epcot are pretty great) but will cost you two credits from your dining plan each

[bruffell06]

Yeah, don't book Fultons Crab House. Never heard anything good. I'm 99% sure it doesn't accept the dining plan.
We've had the dining plan twice now, good value when it's free but don't forget you'll still need to budget for tips which aren't included and can add up even when the meal is 'free'.

How many of you are there? Kids? What kind of food do you like?
Character buffets are great for kids to meet characters without the queuing, Chef Mickeys at the Contemporary Resort is a good choice there, as is Crystal Palace in the Magic kingdom.

There's some fun restaurants in Hollywood studios such as 50s Prime Time Cafe and The Sci fi diner, all of which have a great themes and not bad food

I find disney food a bit average most of the time to be honest, with a few exceptions like.

The signature restaurants have some good food (Jiko at the Animal Kingdom lodge and Le Cellier in Epcot are pretty great) but will cost you two credits from your dining plan each

Oh really? We'd heard good things about Fulton's. It does accept the dining plan though, I just double checked.

It's just me and the girlfriend going. Not got a particular preference food wise. We've had a look on tripadvisor at some restaurant so need to start making reservations.

Yeah we dont mind doing a couple of the signature ones as we'll be doing days out so there'll be some days we'll be using 0 credits

[TheKid.]

Yeah when we had two weeks of free dining we are offsite a few nights and did some signatures.

The newly renovated California Grill might be a good choice and has an incredible view of the fireworks (even if your reservation isn't at the time of the display, they will let you up to see them from the viewing platform if you've eaten there or will eat there that day).
Same for Narcoosees at the Grand Floridian, they dim the lights and pipe the music in while the fireworks are on.

Youve got the full dining plan right? I know disney changed over to only offering the quick service one recently

EDIT where did you check about Fultons?
It's not on the list of locations for next year
https://disneyworld.disney.go.com/media/wdw_nextgen/CoreCatalog/WaltDisneyWorld/en_us/PDF/2014Dining.pdf

Although the downtown disney and Epcot restaurants never commit to the plan til nearer the time as many are run by third parties

[bruffell06]

We were after a restaurant with a view of the fireworks too, i'll have to look into that.

We have the standard dining plan, including 1 table service meal.

I downloaded the disney app for my phone and searched for it and went to make a reservation and it come up saying 'dining plans accepted'.

[Brian Blessed]

Yeah, don't book Fultons Crab House. Never heard anything good. I'm 99% sure it doesn't accept the dining plan.
We've had the dining plan twice now, good value when it's free but don't forget you'll still need to budget for tips which aren't included and can add up even when the meal is 'free'.

How many of you are there? Kids? What kind of food do you like?
Character buffets are great for kids to meet characters without the queuing, Chef Mickeys at the Contemporary Resort is a good choice there, as is Crystal Palace in the Magic kingdom.

There's some fun restaurants in Hollywood studios such as 50s Prime Time Cafe and The Sci fi diner, all of which have a great themes and not bad food

I find disney food a bit average most of the time to be honest, with a few exceptions like.

The signature restaurants have some good food (Jiko at the Animal Kingdom lodge and Le Cellier in Epcot are pretty great) but will cost you two credits from your dining plan each

Yes...for the kids...

Coral Reef in Epcot has been good when I've been, and it's got a huge fish tank which is nice viewing while you eat.

[TheKid.]

Yes...for the kids...

Coral Reef in Epcot has been good when I've been, and it's got a huge fish tank which is nice viewing while you eat.

Yeah, erm the kids. I've actually never done those with our son, we went for a change and went to 1900 Park Fare, bad choice. Avoid.

We were after a restaurant with a view of the fireworks too, i'll have to look into that.

We have the standard dining plan, including 1 table service meal.

I downloaded the disney app for my phone and searched for it and went to make a reservation and it come up saying 'dining plans accepted'.

Yeah this year was the first year Fultons has been on it I think, as a two credit meal too.
The app won't be up to date with what's on next year yet so although it's quite likely I wouldn't guarantee it 100% - we went to do Beaches and cream last time (at the beach club) and it was not on the plan, even though it had been the time before and was even on the list of accepted restaurants earlier this year.

I'm a buffet fan (though my missus isn't) and enjoyed Boma at AKL as well as Tusker house at AK theme park.

The food at the new splitsville bowling alley is meant to be good and was on the plan this year (again though as per that pdf it's not confirmed for next year)

[Brian Blessed]

I recommend Tusker House in Animal Kingdom for character meet as well.

Oh, and Cinderella's castle. Costs double, but you eat in the castle, get a pic and a show during dinner. It's great. For the kids, obviously.

[TheKid.]

Only problem with Coral Reef and Cinderellas Royal Table is they use prime locations to overcharge for poor food

[Brian Blessed]

We were after a restaurant with a view of the fireworks too, i'll have to look into that.

We have the standard dining plan, including 1 table service meal.

I downloaded the disney app for my phone and searched for it and went to make a reservation and it come up saying 'dining plans accepted'.

If you don't want a full meal, you can do a desert buffet at the Tomorrowland Terrace Fireworks Dessert Party. I wanted to go on the next visit, but couldn't get a booking in time. You might get lucky if you jump on it (and you can always cancel if you change your mind).

[Brian Blessed]

Only problem with Coral Reef and Cinderellas Royal Table is they use prime locations to overcharge for poor food

I've always felt I've got value for money at Coral Reef. Agree on Cinderella's Palace, though.

[TheKid.]

Coral Reef is another one I've never (bar from you ) heard anything good about

Any more DCL planned king dick?

[Brian Blessed]

Tentatively for next March, but it will be fairly last minute. Five of us now, though, so the price just shot up!

[TheKid.]

Tentatively for next March, but it will be fairly last minute. Five of us now, though, so the price just shot up!

Will bankrupt you in tips alone!!!
As I said before, I maintain that DCL is a far superior product than wdw

[Brian Blessed]

You do get spoiled.

I want to try the new ships and go on the refurbed Magic.

[TheKid.]

The fantasy is incredible. Absolutely amazing. The fuss they made of our son was stunning too.

We are booked on the refurbed Magic for a 12 night med cruise next July

[Lenstar]

Just got back from an amazing trip.

If anyone is going soon and would like some advice on the parks, restaurants etc then please ask away! I can now help like other posters have helped me!

[Brian Blessed]

Just got back from an amazing trip.

If anyone is going soon and would like some advice on the parks, restaurants etc then please ask away! I can now help like other posters have helped me!

Are the light up ears being used yet in the parades/Fantasmic?

[Lenstar]

Are the light up ears being used yet in the parades/Fantasmic?

Yes. Stood half way up Main Street for wishes fireworks and the all worked and flashed in sync with the music. Same as at the fantasmic show too

[Brian Blessed]

Yes. Stood half way up Main Street for wishes fireworks and the all worked and flashed in sync with the music. Same as at the fantasmic show too

Great, looking forward to that. It'll cost me a bomb, but oh well.

[TheKid.]

Apparently the ADA are a bit up in arms about that Glow to the Show stuff, at least in California, with claims it could trigger epileptic fits

[lfcmaster]

Florida is another excellent place to visit

[Brian Blessed]

We start the drive two weeks from tomorrow. Meals booked, fast passes booked and we got these in the post yesterday



We are telling the kiddos Xmas morning that we are going to Disney the next day

[CHOPPER]

Is right fella. The kids will be buzzing like mad.

Have a great time and don't whatever you do, forget to do the Harry Potter and Simpsons rides.


The Harry potter ride being the only ride I've ever had to be checked for being a safe size, on the test seats outside the castle. Apparently "sir" looked a bit wide. The cheeky c*nt!

[TheKid.]

Boss that King Richard!

Ha saw loads of people being turned away from Harry Potter after failing the outside seat test

[bruffell06]

We've got a few of our restaurants booked (Fultons as previously mentioned, Aloha Dinner Show, T-Rex, Shula's Steak House and going to book the California Grill at the weekend) and then just going to play it by ear. I didn't realise how quick they book up, no spots left for lunch or dinner at Be Our Guest

Just need to book our Universal tickets and then plan our days

[TheKid.]

Yeah popular and smaller restaurants book up ages in advance.
You can still to a walk up for lunch at Be Our Guest can't you? It's counter service not table service (well it's kind of a hybrid where you order and they bring it to your table) but the queues for lunch were huge about an hour before the place even opened when we were there in April.

Good choice on Shulas, we had our wedding meal there, superb place

[bruffell06]

Yeah popular and smaller restaurants book up ages in advance.
You can still to a walk up for lunch at Be Our Guest can't you? It's counter service not table service (well it's kind of a hybrid where you order and they bring it to your table) but the queues for lunch were huge about an hour before the place even opened when we were there in April.

Good choice on Shulas, we had our wedding meal there, superb place

Yeah I think you can walk up but as you say I have read that it can take up to a couple of hours.

Shula's looks really nice. Did you go to the California Grill? The food looks amazing but the portions looks rather small so i'm wondering if its worth 2 credits

[killer-heels]

We start the drive two weeks from tomorrow. Meals booked, fast passes booked and we got these in the post yesterday



We are telling the kiddos Xmas morning that we are going to Disney the next day

Thats brilliant.

[TheKid.]

Yeah I think you can walk up but as you say I have read that it can take up to a couple of hours.

Shula's looks really nice. Did you go to the California Grill? The food looks amazing but the portions looks rather small so i'm wondering if its worth 2 credits

Never done Cali Grill but it's probably worth the credits for the fireworks!

Don't forget some of the restaurants you have there booked aren't on the dining plan at all, like Shulas

[bruffell06]

Never done Cali Grill but it's probably worth the credits for the fireworks!

Don't forget some of the restaurants you have there booked aren't on the dining plan at all, like Shulas

Only just realised that it wasn't on the dining plan, cheers!

EDIT - according to the girlfriend I cancelled this the other week, now I need a good steakhouse

[TheKid.]

Yachtsmans Steakhouse is on the dining plan, another 2 credit one. And it's in the same area as Shulas so if you had plans round there (boardwalk/Epcot entrance area) then they can stay the same.

Le Cellier in Epcot too is nice, but is tiny and I'm not sure it'd be worth two credits (we did it in 2010 when it was just one credit)

[bruffell06]

Yachtsmans looks really good and seen it get good reviews elsewhere so will probably look into booking that, cheers

[owens_2k]

I used to work for Disney. The only difference between the value resorts and the moderate ones is that you get a fridge in your room. If you tell them in advance that you have medicine which you need to keep refridgerated, the value resort will put one in your room free of charge.

Always useful.

As far as restaurants go anyone eaten at Oharas i think its called in the Polynesian Resort. Amazing