T-Rex vs. Rainforest...

[Alley7728]

Ok so I am scrambling to make a few dining reservations, already knowing I have missed out on the places I REALLY wanted to dine at. That being said I have Liberty Tree and Biergarten booked. My DD loves the Rainforest Cafe but have eaten there many times. What is the biggest difference besides the decor at the T-Rex cafe at Downtown Disney and the Rainforest Cafe at AK? Are they both similiar experience wise?

 

[fractal]

I've done both. I would recommend T-Rex. Same kind of food, maybe a bit better at T-Rex. The atmosphere is much more "intense" at T-Rex. Every 15 minutes or so there will be a "meteor shower" in the restaurant. The animatronics I believe are more grand and realistic than Rainforest. It's also cool to walk through the different areas corresponding to different prehistoric areas - and its something different.

 

[disneysince71]

I agree with @fractal T Rex is better... but be prepared... you are paying for the atmosphere... I remember paying close to 20.00 for a burger and fries... But hey... your on Vacation!!

 

[real mad hatter]

Also done both..Prefer food at Rexy...& Cocktails..

 

[real mad hatter]

I agree with @fractal T Rex is better... but be prepared... you are paying for the atmosphere... I remember paying close to 20.00 for a burger and fries... But hey... your on Vacation!!

 

[disneysince71]

You remember we had this discussion a few months ago... I reminded you of tax and tip and it come up to around 21.00??? remember... Hatter???

 

[real mad hatter]

You remember we had this discussion a few months ago... I reminded you of tax and tip and it come up to around 21.00??? remember... Hatter???

No!,,, When you reach my age,I get flustered when I call my DW by a different name.

 

[disneysince71]

No!,,, When you reach my age,I get flustered when I call my DW by a different name.

Your not that old... 60 is the new 50!

 

[real mad hatter]

Your not that old... 60 is the new 50!

Cheers!

 

[DsnySodec]

I prefer T-rex. The decor is better IMO, I also like the bar. The food is to similar to judge which is better, since it is the same type of cuisine and owned by the same company.

 

[GSP Guy]

I also cast a vote for T-Rex!

 

[Alley7728]

Thanks all. Since I have your ears bent any inputs on Yak and Yeti? Like I said I am scrambling.

 

[DsnySodec]

Ive never actually eaten there. Hwever on my last trip I tried to pick a TS location in each park or for each day and we looked at almost every restaurant we could for research based on our food likes, so we made reservation for more than we need and canceled as needed as well. This way I knew we had a slot, point being if yak and yeti sounds appetizing to you make the ADR and if you find something better make another and cancel that one. It has a asain theme, so I do recommend any of the asian places in Epcot.

 

[disneysince71]

Yak and Yeti is on my summer list!

 

[Alley7728]

I agree with @fractal T Rex is better... but be prepared... you are paying for the atmosphere... I remember paying close to 20.00 for a burger and fries... But hey... your on Vacation!!

Nothing available at T Rex 6/9-6/13! I guess I should have checked first. Oh well I went ahead and booked for August. Luckily our trips are frequent because of were we live that I have that pleasure. Thanks for the advice in any case. We have never gotten out of Rainforest for less then $100 so was kinda thinking in would be similiar at T-Rex.

 

[Alley7728]

Yak and Yeti is on my summer list!

The menu looks tasty. haha...the food listed on the menu sounds tasty. Have you made reservations there yet?

 

[Alley7728]

Ive never actually eaten there. Hwever on my last trip I tried to pick a TS location in each park or for each day and we looked at almost every restaurant we could for research based on our food likes, so we made reservation for more than we need and canceled as needed as well. This way I knew we had a slot, point being if yak and yeti sounds appetizing to you make the ADR and if you find something better make another and cancel that one. It has a asain theme, so I do recommend any of the asian places in Epcot.

Have a list in hand and starting right now. TY for the advice

 

[Alley7728]

Also done both..Prefer food at Rexy...& Cocktails..

Thanks Hatter! I coudn't get reservations at T-Rex for June but got one for August. So dear sir which cocktail would you recommend?

 

[George]

Yak and Yeti is on my summer list!

I really like the sit down Yak and Yeti.

 

[George]

On the topic at hand, I vote for T-Rex as well. However, the atmoshpere is more intense. I had to pull out and eat at Mickey D's when my daughter was scared....she was 2 or 3.