What are ur expectations at disney

[Bparso87]

What to I expect at WDW? I expect to be cheated out of my money. Honestly, that is what I expect, and it happens every time, and I keep comming back.

Let's take V&A out of the discussion - it is a not a "normal" WDW restaruant.

None of the restaruants, even the good signature ones, are that great. They are good to very good, but not great. Both the DDP and the sheer volume of covers they do require a mass production type menu. They work well within the confines of their business model, but they have limitations they have to work within.Normally, I would say that is fine, but the prices that they charge are not in line with the food they serve. Many of them could survive in this area (Metro NYC suburbs) with the food they serve, but not at the prices they charge.

I used to really enjoy dining at WDW, but around 2004 or 5 I would say, it started to go downhill, especially as far as value (food & experience compared to the money you pay). I ate at a local hole in the wall sushi place last night. Sure, they did not have plush carpet and mahogany tables, but the place was clean and neat, the service was great, and the plating and food would stand up to, or surpass any WDW restaruant. The meal that cost us $50 there would have been at least $80 at WDW, and that is if I could even get toro at WDW.

-dave

Great thoughts

 

[Hockey89]

None of the restaruants, even the good signature ones, are that great. They are good to very good, but not great. Both the DDP and the sheer volume of covers they do require a mass production type menu. They work well within the confines of their business model, but they have limitations they have to work within.Normally, I would say that is fine, but the prices that they charge are not in line with the food they serve. Many of them could survive in this area (Metro NYC suburbs) with the food they serve, but not at the prices they charge.
-dave

This is so true.... They have to serve way to many people.... The steak houses can't get the best of the best and the DDP has done terrible damage.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Simply, "you get what you pay for" for the most part. Yes, it's on the expensive side generally, compared to offsite restaurants - but ignore that factor. I have no problem with dining options at WDW; there's something for everyone.

 

[Bparso87]

Simply, "you get what you pay for" for the most part. Yes, it's on the expensive side generally, compared to offsite restaurants - but ignore that factor. I have no problem with dining options at WDW; there's something for everyone.

Man it's hard for me to say u get what u pay for at Disney I have spent 100$ at Tony's before and find it to be horrible Italian food. I would rather spend 50$ at Olive Garden then 100 at Tony's. And I hate Olive Garden. The only place where I feel u get what u pay for is earl of sand which and a couple qs.

 

[Plowboy]

I expect escapism, something different and unique, not something I can find close to home. Yes, I expect good food, but it is the surroundings and service that count more for us.

Very well put. That being said, we gravitate to restaurants that are a little bit out of the ordinary (foods we don't normally get when at home) such as Boma, Sanaa, Biergarten, Rose & Crown, etc. We can get pizza & hamburgers anytime.

 

[BoarderPhreak]

Man it's hard for me to say u get what u pay for at Disney I have spent 100$ at Tony's before and find it to be horrible Italian food. I would rather spend 50$ at Olive Garden then 100 at Tony's. And I hate Olive Garden. The only place where I feel u get what u pay for is earl of sand which and a couple qs.

Well yeah, like I said - compared to "the outside world" you're getting screwed. My point was that generally, the more expensive the food the better it is - for example, a steak at a more general restaurant compared to a steak at Le Cellier.

 

[Bparso87]

Well yeah, like I said - compared to "the outside world" you're getting screwed. My point was that generally, the more expensive the food the better it is - for example, a steak at a more general restaurant compared to a steak at Le Cellier.

Gotcha

 

[surfsupdon]

I always think the portion sizes are more than enough, and I like that.