I was wondering if Chef Mickeys was worth the price?
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Is Chef Mickey's worth is for a buffet dinner?
- Thread starter Eric Graham
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Real Money. It's never been available for a restaurant, but suddenly become available. 
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Is it as good as Boma, or is that a stretch?
DisneyWall-E
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Good is a relative term. IMHO Boma is way better. But, the food isn't terrible by any means.
JIMINYCR
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What are you looking to get out of dining there and what will make it worth it for you? Are there young kids wanting certain character interaction? Are there fussy kids who will only eat certain things or eat only very small amounts? What time constraints will you have?
Weve enjoyed the buffet in the past. Disneys buffet selections and quality has differed from trip to trip but the food isnt bad to keep us away. On property Dis has over time centered on getting guests in with a passable choice of food and not on quality.... its only a buffet after all. Most families interest is in getting time with the characters. You get to see the monorail pass by.
Weve enjoyed the buffet in the past. Disneys buffet selections and quality has differed from trip to trip but the food isnt bad to keep us away. On property Dis has over time centered on getting guests in with a passable choice of food and not on quality.... its only a buffet after all. Most families interest is in getting time with the characters. You get to see the monorail pass by.
buckeyegator
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imo, the only buffets worth the money were trail's end and cape may for breakfast before it returned to character dinning
Coaster Lover
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- In the Parks
- No
It's good, but it's not like there is a ton of "high value" items on the buffet that you can stock up on to make the value "worth it". The selection is okay (I think Boma is better) and the views (other than the characters) are pretty bland. Plus, it's really noisy in there. If it were just me? I'd take Boma any day. But with kids? It's a nice way to meet the Fab 5 without the effort of trying to catch up with them separately in the park. Any perceived value for this meal would be in the character interactions and the location (for sure not the food).
"El Gran Magnifico"
Mr Flibble is Very Cross.
I break down buffets down into 2 categories:
1. A buffet where worth is measured by quality (hard to find, but they exist)
2. A buffet where worth is measured by quantity (these are the more abundant)
Regarding Chef Mickey's, it definitely falls into category #2. The question then becomes how much can you eat vs the price you are paying. Then there is also the intangible of getting some photo ops with the characters and the value you place on that.
1. A buffet where worth is measured by quality (hard to find, but they exist)
2. A buffet where worth is measured by quantity (these are the more abundant)
Regarding Chef Mickey's, it definitely falls into category #2. The question then becomes how much can you eat vs the price you are paying. Then there is also the intangible of getting some photo ops with the characters and the value you place on that.
buckeyegator
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crystal palace for dinner is high prices, just keep going to the prime rib carving station.
ToTBellHop
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No.
Sirwalterraleigh
Premium Member
Short answer? No
Queen of the WDW Scene
Well-Known Member
- In the Parks
- No
If you're looking to meet the fab 5 without waiting at meet n greets then its worth it but as far as the food choices and quality its not really worth the price.
I'd much rather choose somewhere like Garden Grill. Food is better IMO, relaxed quiet atmosphere, all you care to eat but you also don't have to get up, more unique characters experiences, plus it rotates.
I'd much rather choose somewhere like Garden Grill. Food is better IMO, relaxed quiet atmosphere, all you care to eat but you also don't have to get up, more unique characters experiences, plus it rotates.
We love Edna Mode
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I may be in minority but I took my five year old grandson last October and we all had a blast! All the characters come to you and the entire family enjoyed their meal. This was dinner and they brought our food to us
CaptainAmerica
Premium Member
No, it is not close to as good as Boma.
Boma is very good food and no characters.
Chef Mickey's is mediocre food with characters.
Tusker House is the hybrid of the two.
Zippity-do-DAD
Active Member
We used to go to CM every year as part of our annual routine but the pricing has definitely made us second guess from now on. If you haven't done it before I would say you should try it at least to check that off your bucket list. The food is as worth it as just about any other disney dining buffet. For us, and since we have done it for years, the pricing has made it less of a priority now. Obviously thats just our perspective and hope that helps a little. Have a great trip and enjoy wherever you may roam!
Thank you all for all of your wonderful feedback!