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I don't get all the hoopla over Ohana.
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ScottKC
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I went in June for the character breakfast and overall I was very pleased, except with the wait-it took an hour to get seated and that was with a reservation. But when I saw how much care they put in to making sure we got our moments with all the characters I was fine with it. Our server was wonderful and very attentive. I enjoyed the food, I don't think it was particularly outstanding, but it was good and there was lots of it. I thought the juice was phenomenal though, just delicious. I thought the setting was fantastic, with the Brady Bunch House meets Tiki Room Aesthetics of the whole resort and the breathtaking views of the Seven Seas Lagoon and the Magic Kingdom.
21stamps
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I always get confused when people say they had a bad breakfast here. It's eggs, meat, mickey waffles. Were their eggs under cooked and waffles burnt? I'll say for us- the food is what we are least paying attention to.. I mean we're there for Stitch! It's an adorable character breakfast well worth the money- my 2cents.
prfctlyximprct
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Going again this trip just because it holds such a special memory in my heart from my first trip... I remember the salad had a fruity flavor, and I remember thinking I wish I was of age to have an alcoholic beverage. I was given a lei and was greeted by my cousin. Whether the food was amazing or bland is something that has escaped my memory but the whole experience is something that has stuck with me for ten plus years. Riding the monorail and getting off at the Polynesian... Man I can't wait. 
Disney730
Member
I went to Ohana for the first time on my last trip last year and my family loved it! The food, the atmosphere, and our server were all great. I'm trying to get an ADR for my trip this time but it's fully booked for when I go in November. I'll keep trying! Hopefully if it's like I remember it, my boyfriend will love it too! I also have a reservation at Boma (I've never been) for dinner but I'm not sure if I should keep it. I keep hearing mixed reviews.
danyoung56
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Any restaurant anywhere can have a bad night. The "hoopla" is there because 'Ohana has consistently been a fine and fun place to dine. I've had many meals there, and my only problem has been filling up too much on the appetizers and not leaving enough room for the meats.
On a related note, I've never understood the "hoopla" over zebra domes. They're OK, but nothing to freak out about. But a lot of people do, so I'm in the minority on that one.
On a related note, I've never understood the "hoopla" over zebra domes. They're OK, but nothing to freak out about. But a lot of people do, so I'm in the minority on that one.
Courtney6682
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Disney730
Member
I don't get the ''hoopla'' over the beignets
I'm from New Orleans so I don't even bother, lol.
bethymouse
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I like the shrimp at 'Ohana , the salad, and the "potstickers". I could do without it, but it's my son and husband's favorite ( my other son doesn't care too much for it either , except for the steak). To each his own. I did feel a bit "rushed" once when we went there at 9:30. It seemed like they wanted us out of there before Wishes started!
About Boma...... I liked it ( especially the Hummus). It was good. I like both the breakfast and dinner ( breakfast at 'Ohana is a nice character experience, but the last time the waiter was really "pushing" the Mickey waffles!). To tell you the truth, I guess I'm getting tired of the buffets and all you can eat meals.
About Boma...... I liked it ( especially the Hummus). It was good. I like both the breakfast and dinner ( breakfast at 'Ohana is a nice character experience, but the last time the waiter was really "pushing" the Mickey waffles!).
To tell you the truth, I guess I'm getting tired of the buffets and all you can eat meals.
sxeensweet
Love a little Disney every day!! ;)
I don't get the ''hoopla'' over the beignets
Those aren't TRUE beignets that's why! Lol The real ones here in Louisiana are 10x better than the ones at POR. Now don't get me wrong the ones at WDW are tasty but nothing like the originals around southern Louisiana.
sxeensweet
Love a little Disney every day!! ;)
Exactly but we did try them to be fair and well they are tasty for what they are but they are definately not a true beignet!! I'll stick with Coffee Call in BR or Cafe' Du Monde in New Orleans and BR. Lol Speaking of I am craving some. We have a few in Lafayette but still not as good as in BR or NOLA.
Disney730
Member
Exactly but we did try them to be fair and well they are tasty for what they are but they are definately not a true beignet!! I'll stick with Coffee Call in BR or Cafe' Du Monde in New Orleans and BR. Lol Speaking of I am craving some. We have a few in Lafayette but still not as good as in BR or NOLA.
Now I want some too! We were going to stop at Cafe' Du Monde coming home from a concert the other night but we were too tired. Now I'm wishing we stopped! Might go later, lol.
Anyway, I'm stilling trying to get reservations at Ohana for November (hoopla aside, I've had a good experience there).
sxeensweet
Love a little Disney every day!! ;)
Me too always had a good experience at 'Ohana. Now I am craving 'Ohana and beignets!! A drive to BR or NOLA is in order soon! Won't give me my 'Ohana fix but at least I will get my beignet fix! Hehe
EvilQueen-T
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We've had one great and two bad experience in terms of food and service at Ohana as well. With that said, the overall food quality at disney venues as a whole have been going through a lot of changes imo. After the dining plan got really big it seemed like they really started cutting corners with quality being super obvious but there does seem to be some push to finally do at least a bit better in that respect in general but we're not running back to Ohana's any time soon either.
Phonedave
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I know you put it in your post correctly, but I still have to say it. It is 'Ohana. Not O'Hana or O'Hanas - its a crappy polynesian restaruant, not an Irish bar.
Anyhow, I agree. It has gone downhill. Way downhill. The food, especially the grilled items, are just not that good. It used to a be a once a trip place for us. The last time we went (a few years ago), it was just bad all around. Over cooked or undercooked meats, buffet quality sides, and rushed service. So much so, that my then 11 year old daughter said to me, as we like "Dad, we don't need to come here anymore." Geeze, if an 11 year old kid can tell that your restaruant has slipped, thats pretty bad.
Tuvalu
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21stamps
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I'm sorry that happened. The last time I was there was this past September. Good was great! Service was good.
This post makes me curious though,
Everything I read about places "going downhill" say it's very recent, as in past few months, and that people notice a change from last year.
I have no complaints about 2015, so can anyone who's been recently, as well as in 2015, tell me if they notice a difference in food at restaurants? I'm really curious.
lostpro9het
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Since you wrote restaurants and not 'Ohana, here is a night and day example just in 6 months time at TaF:
http://forums.wdwmagic.com/threads/...istmas-trip-report.908525/page-6#post-7077463
I grow tired off the "off night" excuses. Either I have the worst luck and most of my Disney dining experiences happen during these fabled nights OR Disney dining may just not be as good as it was 3-5 years ago. Now, I'll say that places like Sanaa, Jiko, Il Mulino, The Wave, and several others are still pretty amazing but I also feel the places that have been fan favorites are often viewed though some nostalgic tinted glasses and Disney knows this.