castlecake2.0
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We’re prices released for this? I don’t see them anywhere.
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News Ohana reopening July 9th
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Weather_Lady
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It's just a way to use an exponentially smaller amount of expensive seafood per guest. It will give rise to a fun table game where diners poke around with their forks to try and be the first to locate the actual shrimp in the casserole, sort of like finding the baby in a King Cake at Mardi Gras.
We're not eating there, but if we were, I'd be requesting endless additional shrimp casseroles -- and only eating the shrimp out of each one. (This is why my family "can't take me anywhere.")
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Chip Chipperson
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The only thing I see is the range listed on the website - $15-$34.99 per adult for breakfast and $35 - $59.99 per adult for dinner. I don't know if those have been updated to reflect the changes, particularly the lack of character dining for breakfast. I don't recall what the price was before.
GimpYancIent
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Regardless of the posted prices the entire ambiance, appeal of the food and quality of the experience is fast deteriorating. Guests would go to Poly because of Ohana I do not see that being the case anymore.
Gringrinngghost
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Before the menu change, dinner was for adults' 55 per
ShookieJones
We need time for things to happen.
I didn't realize there were so many people hating on Ohana in general. I am surprised.
The place DEFINITELY is expensive, but man o' man the whole of WDW is!
Pointing out Ohana is overpriced or not worth it, is like stopping in some random shop on Rodeo Drive and saying "I think they're overcharging for that (insert item here)!!!"
I know, it's perceived value!! So to each their own.
With that being said, I am not too pleased with the noodle situation, but I am thinking they're definitely gonna get my money next time around.
The Mouse always gets me. But he's been keeping a smile on me and my family's faces so I can't complain too much.
The place DEFINITELY is expensive, but man o' man the whole of WDW is!
Pointing out Ohana is overpriced or not worth it, is like stopping in some random shop on Rodeo Drive and saying "I think they're overcharging for that (insert item here)!!!"
I know, it's perceived value!! So to each their own.
With that being said, I am not too pleased with the noodle situation, but I am thinking they're definitely gonna get my money next time around.
The Mouse always gets me. But he's been keeping a smile on me and my family's faces so I can't complain too much.
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Bocabear
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So... less for more money....as expected.
Shrimp casserole indeed.
And seriously we all know it is expensive...it is a given...but to raise prices while continuing to cheapen the quality and choices is more of a slap in the face.
I have been going to O'hana since it's opening...always made it a point to go every year....and it's not that the shrimp are that big a deal...or the fried rice instead of the noodles... it's both of those things combined with a price increase that feels like a slap in that face...
It is insulting... and sad that people will still go in throngs and next year it will be "All the hamburger patties, white bread, and bologna you care to eat"...
accompanied by another price increase....
Shrimp casserole indeed.
And seriously we all know it is expensive...it is a given...but to raise prices while continuing to cheapen the quality and choices is more of a slap in the face.
I have been going to O'hana since it's opening...always made it a point to go every year....and it's not that the shrimp are that big a deal...or the fried rice instead of the noodles... it's both of those things combined with a price increase that feels like a slap in that face...
It is insulting... and sad that people will still go in throngs and next year it will be "All the hamburger patties, white bread, and bologna you care to eat"...
accompanied by another price increase....
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corsairk09
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Glad I read these posts. Was planning on booking a birthday dinner here in November because I heard it was a "must do". Now I will look elsewhere....
They've kind of messed with the menu quite a bit before. I remember going in the early aughts when they offered 4-5 cuts of meat and other options. At one point they also had a whole second skillet with fish, sticky rice and some other sides to go with the meats.
Mark48
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If a meet and great with Moana becomes a reality , It may throw a wrench into my plans to avoid Ohana due to the menu changes. I have a serious weakness for Polynesian woman.
Bocabear
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I remember that too... In it's original iteration, it was really great... then the changes began and It has continued to be less special over the years... I think this was the last straw for me...
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
anyone know if the plans are to eventually bring back the buffets and bring back the previous menus here and other places?
i get the feeling Disney is in the never let a good pandemic go to waste when they can cheapen things and charge more now as things return
i get the feeling Disney is in the never let a good pandemic go to waste when they can cheapen things and charge more now as things return
Zummi Gummi
Pioneering the Universe Within!
Aren’t buffets cheaper to operate than a traditional table service operation?
Rbenz81
Member
When these menu changes were announced I felt that alot of them would be temporary to get through COVID and then revert back to the menu's pre Covid. But the more that time goes on and more restaurants re-open with more menu changes I'm beginnig to think that these changes are going to become permanent.
GhostHost1000
Premium Member
That’s what I’m afraid of. Less for more
Rbenz81
Member
That's the Bob Chapek way though!
Figments Friend
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Thank the Tiki Gods for Kona Cafe.
Can usually get a nice breakfast there....for a reasonable price on Property.
Tonga Toast, pineapple macadamia nut pancakes, strong coffee.....ooo yeah......!
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Can usually get a nice breakfast there....for a reasonable price on Property.
Tonga Toast, pineapple macadamia nut pancakes, strong coffee.....ooo yeah......!
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Sometimes, but in Disney's case it they haven't gone to a traditional table service operation. They've gone to a family style thing.
At a buffet you had a server to bring you drinks and could help yourself to as much as you wanted of 20-30 items. Now the same server who brought you drinks is doing double duty by bringing you a skillet of 5-7 items. Not only are they cutting down on food prep by making it a set menu (eg banquet food), they are making it less likely people will be wasting food as they have to wait for the server to return, can't pile as much as they want onto their plate, etc.
Look at Cape May, previously you could pile 40 peel-and-eat shrimp onto your plate. Now the server will bring you 10 and then you have to wait for more. The crab legs were all you can eat before, now they are $29/lb.
disneyfreak0710
Active Member
‘Ohana at Disney’s Polynesian Village Resort (Opening July 9; bookings available June 10)
"With the backdrop of tropical greenery, ‘Ohana will again offer their fabulous all-you-care-to-enjoy breakfast and dinner offerings when they reopen. Although Disney characters will not be hosting breakfast, a strolling musician will entertain guests for dinner.
For breakfast, start with pineapple-coconut breakfast bread, move on to Stitch and Mickey Mouse waffles, then dig into “eggs”cellent breakfast skillets with ham, sausage, and breakfast potatoes.
The ‘Ohana dinner features all-you-care-to-enjoy platters of grilled beef steak, roasted chicken, sausage, and island shrimp casserole served with fried rice and roasted broccolini. And yes, ‘Ohana pot stickers, crispy soy chicken wings, and the signature ‘Ohana bread pudding served warm with caramel sauce and vanilla ice cream are back! Yippee!"
UPDATE – Disney’s Parks Foodie News: Announcing New Openings and Offerings – Sebastian’s Bistro, ‘Ohana, Wine Country Trattoria, Lamplight Lounge Brunch, and More
We are so excited to announce booking and opening dates for some of your favorite Disney dining locations! Check out all the delicious details below.disneyparks.disney.go.com
I'm curious why they wouldn't bring the characters back? Staffing?