T-Rex vs. Rainforest...

[disneysince71]

I really like the sit down Yak and Yeti.

Well not really a fan of the walk up version so we are going to try the sit down one... I keep hearing great things about it... so we will see!!!

 

[PUSH]

The main difference is the food. It's much, much, much better at T-Rex. I've eaten at T-Rex about 3 times and Rainforest about 4 or 5. I won't go to Rainforest anymore because I love T-Rex so much more. I think the ambiance is better at T-Rex, too, but it's good at both places.

 

[George]

Well not really a fan of the walk up version so we are going to try the sit down one... I keep hearing great things about it... so we will see!!!

It is really good. We're not fans of the walk up one either.

 

[71dsp]

The main difference is the food. It's much, much, much better at T-Rex. I've eaten at T-Rex about 3 times and Rainforest about 4 or 5. I won't go to Rainforest anymore because I love T-Rex so much more. I think the ambiance is better at T-Rex, too, but it's good at both places.

I'm glad to hear that. My son chose T-Rex as his birthday lunch choice. We've never been, but were able to get an ADR, no problem. I'm looking forward to it! We have a Rain Forest Cafe locally, and while I like the atmosphere, the food was only "ok."

 

[PUSH]

I'm glad to hear that. My son chose T-Rex as his birthday lunch choice. We've never been, but were able to get an ADR, no problem. I'm looking forward to it! We have a Rain Forest Cafe locally, and while I like the atmosphere, the food was only "ok."

That's how I feel about the food at Rainforest, too. Just average food. At T-Rex I love the burgers. They are HUGE and DELICIOUS! It's what I get every time I go there. The only time I've been disappointed at T-Rex is when we paid 8 or 9 dollars for an appetizer of cheese sticks. We only got 5 or 6 cheese sticks and a little bit of this special cheese. That was totally not worth it. So skip the cheese sticks!

 

[HouCuseChickie]

Ok...I have never eaten at the WDW RFCs, but I've eaten at a couple in the Houston area as well as the Vegas one and I found the food at RFC to be on par with what we ate at T-Rex. That being said, I think T-Rex is a much more intense experience...in the cool way for most people- in the terrifying way for DD4.

 

[fractal]

We ate sit down @ Y & Y and enjoyed it.
but that was in 2009.

 

[Alley7728]

We ate sit down @ Y & Y and enjoyed it.
but that was in 2009.

I am looking forward to it. Something new for us

 

[real mad hatter]

Thanks Hatter! I coudn't get reservations at T-Rex for June but got one for August. So dear sir which cocktail would you recommend?

Oh no! Thats the Million $$$$$$ question. I believe you can google the cocktail list but my DW choose the coconut liquor one and I had a tequila based one.It all depends what spirits you like.Believe me,whatever you choose,be careful,ours were very strong.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

Nothing available at T Rex 6/9-6/13! I guess I should have checked first. Oh well I went ahead and booked for August. Luckily our trips are frequent because of were we live that I have that pleasure. Thanks for the advice in any case. We have never gotten out of Rainforest for less then $100 so was kinda thinking in would be similiar at T-Rex.

Try showing up. I think they don't take many reservations or something because it was all booked early too when I tried. I showed for a lunch and was sat in about 15 mins with a party of 4.

 

[Alley7728]

Try showing up. I think they don't take many reservations or something because it was all booked early too when I tried. I showed for a lunch and was sat in about 15 mins with a party of 4.

I will give it a try. Did you go at lunch or dinner?

 

[rufio]

Ok so I am scrambling to make a few dining reservations, already knowing I have missed out on the places I REALLY wanted to dine at. That being said I have Liberty Tree and Biergarten booked. My DD loves the Rainforest Cafe but have eaten there many times. What is the biggest difference besides the decor at the T-Rex cafe at Downtown Disney and the Rainforest Cafe at AK? Are they both similiar experience wise?

T-rex is cooler, in my opinion. I love the environment! Rainforest Cafe feels a little preschool to me.

 

[Club Cooloholic]

I will give it a try. Did you go at lunch or dinner?

Lunch but at prime lunch time, they even had a whole section closed

 

[DisneyDelirious]

Last week I struck out through Disney Dining at T-Rex but called the restaraunt directly and had no problem getting a reservation. I believe I have read here that only a certain percentage of the ressies are allocated to Disney Dining. The rest remain for call ins direct to the restaraunt and walk ups.

 

[Alley7728]

Cross your fingers for me I am going to call.

 

[mrdisman]

One is animals...one is dinosaurs

 

[Alley7728]

Try showing up. I think they don't take many reservations or something because it was all booked early too when I tried. I showed for a lunch and was sat in about 15 mins with a party of 4.

I called and there were PLENTY of openings. Looking forward to something new.

 

[Alley7728]

Last week I struck out through Disney Dining at T-Rex but called the restaraunt directly and had no problem getting a reservation. I believe I have read here that only a certain percentage of the ressies are allocated to Disney Dining. The rest remain for call ins direct to the restaraunt and walk ups.

Thanks again...I always thought that I would have to go through Disney Dining. Got lunch reservations at noon no problem.

 

[DisneyDelirious]

Thanks again...I always thought that I would have to go through Disney Dining. Got lunch reservations at noon no problem.

I'm happy to pay it forward. Some kind soul on this site gave me the information and I'm happy to pass it along.

 

[Zman-ks]

Well not really a fan of the walk up version so we are going to try the sit down one... I keep hearing great things about it...

so we will see!!!

Its really good....you won't regret it if you try it.