Our Dining Reservations for May..... Any suggestions?

KSwart

KSwart

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5/23 - 5/29 Deluxe Dining Plan 2 adults and 4 kids 9,8,5, and 3

Monday: arrive
Hollywood & Vine Lunch
Chef Mickeys Dinner

Tuesday:
Tusker House Breakfast
Coral Reef Dinner

Wednesday:
Cape May Cafe Breakfast
Yak & Yeti Lunch
Tutto Italia Dinner

Thursday:
Ohana Breakfast
1900 Park Fare Dinner

Friday:
Akershus Breakfast
San Angel Inn Lunch
Teppan Edo Dinner

Saturday:
1900 Park Fare Breakfast
Crystal Palace Lunch
Cinderella's Castle Dinner **** hopefully still need a reservation...

Sunday:Depart Late
Boma Breakfast
Les Chefs de France Dinner

Is it doable? We also will have grandparents with us for a few meals on Monday - Thursday. Thanks for the input :)
 
Mukta

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I do think that 3 meals is day is too much. It is a lot of food and a lot of time away from the parks. Are there any 2 point restaurants that appeal to you besides Cinderella's? When you consider eating appetizers, entree and dessert three tmies a day, it really is too much food.

I have enjoyed my meals at Coral Reef, 1900 Park Fare, San Angel and Crystal Palace. I loves my meals at Boma.
 
KSwart

KSwart

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We wanted to do California Grill but haven't been able to get a reservation.... Maybe Artist Point..... Also considering the Spirit of Aloha but have read many mixed reviews on it.
 
bmarkelon

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Good luck on that CRT ADR! Your list looks good to me too but I also agree that 3 table service meals on that Deluxe plan is a lot! We learned this lesson a couple of trips back when we actually cancelled a lunch one day and a dinner another because we just could not keep up with the eating.
I am trying the Spirit of Aloha for the first time in August, I was on the fence too because of the reviews but decided to go for it for the kids. Some of my favorite 2 credit meals are California Grill, Narcoossee's, Citrico's, Jiko, and Flying Fish Cafe. Flying fish is a good signature for kids because it does not have that stuffy atmosphere that you can run into with the others.
 
onelivelygirl

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Honest Opinion? 3 meals is WAY too much food! I would venture to say that two a day is pushing the limits because of the kids. (They may get bored and wish to return to the rides.) Have you thought about Hoop Dee Doo? I would think that your kids may really enjoy the meal and the show.

My thoughts, humble as they be, are as follows:

Never eaten at Hwood and Vine, T House, Yak and Yeti, Akershus, San Angel, CRT, and Cape May.

Chef Mickeys Dinner - Kids will love it and the food is pretty good.
Coral Reef Dinner - Food was not great (not bad) but atmosphere made up for and food problems.
Tutto Italia Dinner - Super yummy food and the waiters aren't bad to look at. The orange cannoli is delicious!
Ohana Breakfast - Prefer the dinner over the bfast.
1900 Park Fare Dinner - Food was above average and the step-sisters are great fun.
Teppan Edo Dinner - Too much like what I find at any regular Hibachi place. However, I know that kids LOVE this type of restaurant.
1900 Park Fare Breakfast - Food was basic bfast and pretty tasty. The Mad Hatter is fabulous! (Not all characters are guaranteed at character meals.)
Crystal Palace Lunch - All food here is very good buffet fare. Tell Piglet that I said "hello".
Boma Breakfast - Hated this bfast! Dinner is great and this is one of my absolute favorite restaurants but I was really disappointed in their bfast.
Les Chefs de France Dinner - Cancel! I adore French food and will NEVER go back!

Suggestions: 50's Prime Time - Food is delicious and the kids usually have a blast watching the adults get in trouble for putting their elbows on the table.
Biergarten - Food isn't too out there for kids and the entertainment is great. The kids get to dance in front of the band while the adults finish their meal.
Whispering Canyon - Food isn't spectacular but the Cast Members usually do lots of fun things to get the kids excited.

Can you tell that I am really into "fun" dining experiences?


Always remember that every experience is different so your family may have completely different experiences at the restaurants that the rest of us aren't fond of. To each their own!

Have a magical trip!:sohappy:
 
Phonedave

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KSwart said:
5/23 - 5/29 Deluxe Dining Plan 2 adults and 4 kids 9,8,5, and 3

Monday: arrive
Hollywood & Vine Lunch
Chef Mickeys Dinner

Wednesday:
Cape May Cafe Breakfast
Yak & Yeti Lunch
Tutto Italia Dinner
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You don't say what resort you are staying in, but these two days require a bit of travelling, especially Wednesday

As others have said, three full meals a day can end up being a lot of food (and time). I would throw some 2 TS credit places on the list and cut down on the volume. Quality over quantity :)


-dave
 
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ShadyLady

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We have done deluxe past 2 years, and scheduled for our trip this May.

I think your list looks great. You arent doing 3 meals every day. Its still way too much food, but dont make yourself eat it all!

Try Hoop Dee Doo Musical Review one night for a 2 point experience - your whole family will LOVE it!
 
Dad 2 M & M

Dad 2 M & M

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Phonedave said:
You don't say what resort you are staying in, but these two days require a bit of travelling, especially Wednesday

As others have said, three full meals a day can end up being a lot of food (and time). I would throw some 2 TS credit places on the list and cut down on the volume. Quality over quantity :)


-dave
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I think I would try Jiko at AKL for dinner instead of Tuttos Wednesday. My bet would be you will be very satisfied with Yak and Yeti and Jiko is relativly close by for dinner. Jiko is a much better value for a Signature dining experience. Cool atmoshere the kids would love!
 
KSwart

KSwart

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Thanks for all the advice :) How is Jiko for the kids? Mine are 3,5,8, and 9...... I switched the Boma breakfast for dinner there on Sunday.... Doing breakfast at Whispering Canyon.... Still trying for Cinderella's and California Grill :)
 
ThinkTink721

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Hollywood & Vine Lunch - Have eaten dinner there - it is good.
Chef Mickeys Dinner - One of our favorites!
Tusker House Breakfast - One of our favorites!
Coral Reef Dinner - Never eaten there, but know some people who have & they said it was good.
Cape May Cafe Breakfast - Never eaten there, but it looks fun; have eaten there for dinner.
Yak & Yeti Lunch - Never eaten there.
Tutto Italia Dinner - Never eaten there.
Ohana Breakfast - Great choice!
1900 Park Fare Dinner - Lots of fun!
Akershus Breakfast - Have eaten dinner there - it is good.
San Angel Inn Lunch - Never eaten there.
Teppan Edo Dinner - Eating there for the first time on our next trip.
1900 Park Fare Breakfast - Great choice!
Crystal Palace Lunch - Great choice!
Cinderella's Castle Dinner - Have eaten breakfast there - it is magical!...Hope you get an ADR.
Boma Breakfast - Never eaten there.
Les Chefs de France Dinner - Never eaten there.

Suggestions:
Ohana for dinner
Whispering Canyon for dinner
Chef Mickey's for breakfast or dinner
Hoop Dee Doo dinner show
 
mickeysshoes

mickeysshoes

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We do Deluxe all the time and never eat 3 meals in one day. I would check into getting some more 2 credit meals. What about a late show at the HDDR or dinner in Cananda!
 
KSwart

KSwart

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ThinkTink721 said:
Hollywood & Vine Lunch - Have eaten dinner there - it is good.
Chef Mickeys Dinner - One of our favorites!
Tusker House Breakfast - One of our favorites!
Coral Reef Dinner - Never eaten there, but know some people who have & they said it was good.
Cape May Cafe Breakfast - Never eaten there, but it looks fun; have eaten there for dinner.
Yak & Yeti Lunch - Never eaten there.
Tutto Italia Dinner - Never eaten there.
Ohana Breakfast - Great choice!
1900 Park Fare Dinner - Lots of fun!
Akershus Breakfast - Have eaten dinner there - it is good.
San Angel Inn Lunch - Never eaten there.
Teppan Edo Dinner - Eating there for the first time on our next trip.
1900 Park Fare Breakfast - Great choice!
Crystal Palace Lunch - Great choice!
Cinderella's Castle Dinner - Have eaten breakfast there - it is magical!...Hope you get an ADR.
Boma Breakfast - Never eaten there.
Les Chefs de France Dinner - Never eaten there.

Suggestions:
Ohana for dinner
Whispering Canyon for dinner
Chef Mickey's for breakfast or dinner
Hoop Dee Doo dinner show
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We are trying for Ohana reservations..... Had a friends suggest the Hoop De Doo review so maybe... Still hoping for Cinderella's Castle and on the fence about the Spirit of Aloha.... Thanks for your input :)
 
disneygirl76

disneygirl76

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KSwart said:
5/23 - 5/29 Deluxe Dining Plan 2 adults and 4 kids 9,8,5, and 3

Monday: arrive
Hollywood & Vine Lunch
Chef Mickeys Dinner

Tuesday:
Tusker House Breakfast
Coral Reef Dinner

Wednesday:
Cape May Cafe Breakfast
Yak & Yeti Lunch
Tutto Italia Dinner

Thursday:
Ohana Breakfast
1900 Park Fare Dinner

Friday:
Akershus Breakfast
San Angel Inn Lunch
Teppan Edo Dinner

Saturday:
1900 Park Fare Breakfast
Crystal Palace Lunch
Cinderella's Castle Dinner **** hopefully still need a reservation...

Sunday:Depart Late
Boma Breakfast
Les Chefs de France Dinner

Is it doable? We also will have grandparents with us for a few meals on Monday - Thursday. Thanks for the input :)
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Hi there! Have you done Deluxe Dining before? My DH and I did on our last trip and we really enjoyed it! Everything looks great but a couple of things caught my eye. We did not like Tutto Italia at all. I would suggest trying Via Napoli or Les Chefs or Rose and Crown. Tutto was really "ick!". And I have heard mixed reviews on Coral Reef. So I would suggest the 3 I mentioned before. Other then that, I think the list looks awesome! Oh- and as a bit on inspiration - I was able to get a walk up bfast reservation at the podium for CRT. So it is possible to get a last minute ressie there! :sohappy:
 
KSwart

KSwart

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disneygirl76 said:
Hi there! Have you done Deluxe Dining before? My DH and I did on our last trip and we really enjoyed it! Everything looks great but a couple of things caught my eye. We did not like Tutto Italia at all. I would suggest trying Via Napoli or Les Chefs or Rose and Crown. Tutto was really "ick!". And I have heard mixed reviews on Coral Reef. So I would suggest the 3 I mentioned before. Other then that, I think the list looks awesome! Oh- and as a bit on inspiration - I was able to get a walk up bfast reservation at the podium for CRT. So it is possible to get a last minute ressie there! :sohappy:
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Never done the dining plan and looking forward to it :) I was at Coral Reef years ago and it was ok... Not spectacular but not bad either.... The main reason to go is all the fish and the aquariums :) We were at a local children's museum yesterday with a huge aquarium and the girls were talking about eating in the aquarium next month :)
 
tribals

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KSwart said:
Thanks for all the advice :) How is Jiko for the kids? Mine are 3,5,8, and 9...... I switched the Boma breakfast for dinner there on Sunday.... Doing breakfast at Whispering Canyon.... Still trying for Cinderella's and California Grill :)
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Jikos was very good....well worth the 2 dinner credits!! Our kids are 9 and 5 and they loved the meal and enjoyed the Smores for their dessert.

Cinderella's Castle is a tough one to get into. Our kids loved it and we had the funnest waiter.:D
 

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