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50's Prime Time--changes?
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that's funny.atjimfromdisney
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I would say *for the most part* the cousins can read their guests pretty well. of course there will always be the *new cousin* or *overtly aggressive personality cousin*. but I have not had really any terrible experiences. absolutely understand some families having some slightly negative experiences though, as well.
Only if you like running right after you eat.
DisneyFreak
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Have a reservation for 50's Prime Time in December and would very disappointed if I didn't have to perform "I'm a Little Tea Cup" again for not eating my vegetables. Love this place!
Raineman
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A couple of years ago we booked an ADR at 50's Prime Time that was just over an hour ahead of my DD's Jedi Training time, thinking that we had lots of time. We were in the waiting room until at least 20 minutes past our ADR time, so suffice to say, by the time dessert arrived, we had to choke it down and run to get to the Jedi Training check-in. Not sure how busy 50's PT usually gets, but I think if you are booking any ADR around FPs/showtimes/event times, give yourself more time than you think you'll need.
Thanks, I don't mind to run if that is what it takes. If we can't make it that night we have a 5th day and will probably plan to be in HS that evening for Fantasmic.
Dog Ate Mouse
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Two fun places to have dinner and cut up. Love the 50's diner and always tried to hit it when there, loved being badgered about not vleaning my plate and not getting dessert.
Now for whispering Canyons we loved that place. Yes we did need Ketchup and asked and yes was given 12 bottles of it. Also won the broom stick horse race there as well.
It is a shame that people go to these places and get upset. It all about fun and being part of the pranks being played on you or someone else. We go to these places because it makes us laugh and enjoy dinner as a huge family. You see this kind of stuff opened people up and made other tables every now and then open up and talk to one another, joke and laugh. I do hate to hear this stuff not taken so well by others.
Now for whispering Canyons we loved that place. Yes we did need Ketchup and asked and yes was given 12 bottles of it. Also won the broom stick horse race there as well.
It is a shame that people go to these places and get upset. It all about fun and being part of the pranks being played on you or someone else. We go to these places because it makes us laugh and enjoy dinner as a huge family. You see this kind of stuff opened people up and made other tables every now and then open up and talk to one another, joke and laugh. I do hate to hear this stuff not taken so well by others.
PeakSeason
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Where did you get this information? I thought Artist Point was changing to a prix fixe character dinner. (non buffet and (at least initially) no breakfast or lunch)
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Yeah...which means the food quality is gonna suck...making it essentially irrelevant
Club Cooloholic
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See I think an hour is not a lot of time for a sit down at Disney. It's likebooking a connecting flight with only a 20 min layover, you run the risk of not making the second flight. In that time frame space yourself the hassle and just eat at a quick service.
Phonedave
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Clearly I have been out of the loop because this is the first I am hearing of this.
What the hell is WDW doing. One of the few remaining restaurants on property that is actually like a restaurant, as opposed to pre fix/buffet, mass produced, eat your garbage while a costumed character looks on eatery.
I am honestly just shocked. AP is one of my favorite restaurants on property, especially after the brought thei quality back up after a lull. I doubt I will be eating there again.
-dave
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
They announced it on 8/30 or so...i happened to be staying at wilderness and the manager at AP the night before - while not confirming the rumor explained to me that “if” it happened, why it would be all character and buffet.
The answer was costs and revenues...I knew what he was talking about based on my WDW experience...but even if I hadn’t I would have appreciated his candor.
They have to have streamlined buffets because the beaners in Burbank will pull the plug if they tried to keep a good meal. It can’t work.
BraveGirl
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50's Prime Time is so dependent on the quality of your server. I go there for the hilarity and don't mind being sent back to the bathroom to double-wash my hands, or being given green beans with whip cream for dessert because I didn't clean my plate, but I've gone a few times and had a dud of a "cousin" and it was such a disappointment. Thankfully the majority have been great!
danyoung56
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My "cousin" had a problem with my elbows on the table. Now, especially when I'm tired, sitting with my elbows on the table is a pretty standard position for me. I went along with it the first couple of times, but then it moved into real nagging, which is not what this tired park stormer wanted. I just wanted to eat in peace, and maybe have a little bit of fun with my server. Didn't work out that way.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
While I agree that’s just a wrong reality...
The food quality should be acceptable for the price...and the schtick should be bonus/added value.
That’s how disney built it’s reputation...by exceeding expectations a million small increments at a time.
Phonedave
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Margins on a buffet or pre fixe are going to be much better than margins on a normal restaurant. I get that, but here is the thing. I won't be going to AP any more. You can have a 99% margin, if I spend $0 you make $0 off of me. And no, they are not going to get my money at an other on-property restaurant. More often than not we find ourselves either quick serve (for a lot less) or sometimes cooking in our DVC unit.
In reality, we go to WDW itself a lot less than we used to. For me and my wife, vacations are a total package - accommodations, activities, and dining. WDW dining is to the point where it starts to limit the length of our trips. We would rather take our vacation money elsewhere - a cruise, an all inclusive, or even just a trip to an area with good restaurants.
It's not as if I am saying "that's it, I am never going to WDW every again because I don't like the food options" but we do spend significantly less than we used to at WDW, and dining is one of the reasons (among many) why.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I think you solved your own problem...you’ve gone too much.
I think a lot of restaurant frustration is overexposure...which is why we never do “we always eat at _____ on the first night” type stuff.
Strictly rotation with very few exceptions...you can rotate for five years and not get too tired of anything.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
I getcha, Dave...I’m in that kayak with you...
But the problem is we are like custers men.
They’re building another massive DVC next door...and throwing dopey and Snow White in ap to bait the trap and squeeze the dimes.
And it will work.
I can’t say anymore though...or I’ll be called mean and hear the “I THINK ITS GOOD!” Wounded animal stuff...id rather skip it.
And honestly...cruises are starting to hit my wallet more and more...
Because while it’s a third world meat market economic model in many ways....they are not actively - blatantly - trying to go higher food costs with less choices. They are going add ons for more “boutique” choices. I’d rather have that.
You see a bad trend on DCL too...it’s food is falling behind. But you’d have to go on another line to see it
Phonedave
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I getcha, Dave...I’m in that kayak with you...
But the problem is we are like custers men.
They’re building another massive DVC next door...and throwing dopey and Snow White in ap to bait the trap and squeeze the dimes.
And it will work.
I can’t say anymore though...or I’ll be called mean and hear the “I THINK ITS GOOD!” Wounded animal stuff...id rather skip it.
And honestly...cruises are starting to hit my wallet more and more...
Because while it’s a third world meat market economic model in many ways....they are not actively - blatantly - trying to go higher food costs with less choices. They are going add ons for more “boutique” choices. I’d rather have that.
You see a bad trend on DCL too...it’s food is falling behind. But you’d have to go on another line to see it
I have said it over on the cruise section many times. DCL is better than other cruise lines in certain ways. But it in no way justifies the outrageous prices DCL charges. DCL food has also fallen off. I have three DCL cruises under by belt, but my money is now going to Celebrity Cruises instead (two times with time, and planning a third for next year). There are a few parts of DCL that I miss (and some I like better on Celebrity). But then I look at my wallet and not having the split bath does not matter any more.
-dave