Has anyone eaten at the Sci-Fi at Disney's Hollywood Studios? I was wondering what it was like there, since I was considering eating there.
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DAKOTADISNEY
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We ate there two years ago and enjoyed it. The atmosphere is fun, especially for our girls. The food was good, but not the main attraction.
Cubs Brian
Active Member
We were there a couple of weeks ago,the food wasn't bad comparable to any family diner for sandwiches and burgers. The atmosphere is very good.The only problem we had was the fact that it's VERY dark inside and neither my wife or myself could read the menu without asking for a flashlight. The lights "under the dash" just aren't enough. I understand the whole night time drive in theme, but those lights could be a little brighter.
sissa216
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I like it.
The atmosphere is really fun.
I don't remember what I ate, but everyone raves about the hamburgers and shakes. :shrug: I do remember my appetizer; it was some sort of spinach dip, I think, but I do remember that was really good.
I go to Disney restaurants probably 1/2 for the quality of food and 1/2 for the theming. Here, I think where people criticize the food, the lighting and theming make up for it.
You can sit in cars (up to six per car) at the drive in like you are outdoors, and a loop of old sci-fi films (or at least the advertisements) plays.
A few pictures from my most recent trip:
We were in the car (facing the screen) in the front row, on the far left.
The atmosphere is really fun.
I don't remember what I ate, but everyone raves about the hamburgers and shakes. :shrug: I do remember my appetizer; it was some sort of spinach dip, I think, but I do remember that was really good.
I go to Disney restaurants probably 1/2 for the quality of food and 1/2 for the theming. Here, I think where people criticize the food, the lighting and theming make up for it.
You can sit in cars (up to six per car) at the drive in like you are outdoors, and a loop of old sci-fi films (or at least the advertisements) plays.
A few pictures from my most recent trip:
We were in the car (facing the screen) in the front row, on the far left.
Mickey&Minnie
Active Member
The theming is one of the best imo, however the food is just so-so. we try to eat there every trip for lunch but pay of pocket instead of using our DDP credits.
I think it is worth trying atleast once.
I think it is worth trying atleast once.
My family and I have eaten there twice and plan to eat there again. YOU MUST REQUEST A CAR or you'll get a table. It's very fun and it is on the dark side because you are at a drive-in! My kids love it. I thought the food was fine and they especially love the specialty drinks with the glowing ice cubes.
primetime52
Member
The atmosphere in the dining room is so good that you feel as if you are eating lunch or dinner on a dark ride.
The highlights for me are the atmosphere and the milk shakes. The entrees are usually slightly disappointing.
The highlights for me are the atmosphere and the milk shakes. The entrees are usually slightly disappointing.
Thanks for all the answers.
slappy magoo
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If you go, go for lunch, get a burger and shake.
The atmosphere is fun, but the food leaves a lot to be desired. IMHO, burgers & desserts are the only things they don't really muck up. And the dinner prices for the quality of food that's presented is obscene. I know it's not really any more to eat there then at other WDW restaurants of comparable fare, it's just that the fare at the other resorts looks and tastes more palatable than at sci-fi
The atmosphere is fun, but the food leaves a lot to be desired. IMHO, burgers & desserts are the only things they don't really muck up. And the dinner prices for the quality of food that's presented is obscene. I know it's not really any more to eat there then at other WDW restaurants of comparable fare, it's just that the fare at the other resorts looks and tastes more palatable than at sci-fi
We have enjoyed the food and atmosphere every time we have gone....
Pioneer Hall
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I recommend going for lunch and getting a sandwich or something along those lines. Like everyone is saying the food isn't special, but it is a fun place to eat. If you are with younger kids too, they will definitely love that.
Rufus T Firefly
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I would also recommend lunch. But, I enjoyed the grilled chicken sandwich much more than the burger.
bayoumoon
New Member
We ate there in 07 (our first WDW trip) and loved the "cheesey" atmosphere. Very funny clips. If you don't have a big group you may sit in a car with strangers. We had a family in front, us love birds in the back seat =). But didn't bother us at all. I wouldn't go for the food but it was fun and we didn't feel like we were missing out in entertainment. The Sci-Fi was much better for us then Hollywood & Vine (we didn't like anything about that place).
Macaylasmom
New Member
We ate there once. Food was so-so. Theming was great. We had lunch reservations and would eat lunch there again.
LudwigVonDrake
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The atmosphere is awesome but I had a bad experience with the All-American burger :hurl:
mouselvrmom
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Here is a question for you. We are thinking of trying sci fi on our next trip. We'll be on the dining plan because we like to have everything paid in advance. Can I go for dinner and still order a burger even if it is not technically on the dinner menu?