We had a wonderful experience on our week long dining adventure. Here is our take on the experience:
Monday Aug 28th - Garden Grill - Dinner - I was very disapointed this time. My DH and I ate here in Feb and loved it. The wait was about 15 minutes to be seated after checking in. The vegetables were awsome and the meats delectable. This time the veggies were over cooked and greasy and the meats were over cooked. The dessert was not as good either and they did not bring the kids the special cupcakes. Our server was really trying to push us out of the restaurant as well. They had apparently overbooked for the night and were trying to fit everyone in.
Very disapointing, I do not think we will be back. 1/2 a mickey ear out of four.
Tuesday Aug 29th - Crystal Palace - Breakfast - Checked in and seated in 10 minutes. This was wonderful as usual. The waitress was awesome. The french toast triangles, fresh strawberries and the omlets made to order. It is well worth it! We were stuffed for days. Four out of four Mickey Ears.
Wednesday Aug 30th - Ragland Road - Dinner - This was the best meal all week. Checked in and were seated within 5 minutes. The appetizers were awesome - the ribs were tender, the drunk chicken was delicious with the lime sauce and the salmon mouth watering. If you like mussels, these are the best I have ever eaten. The loin of bacon is awesome as well. Best fish and chips since eating them in London. The desserts are terrific as well, the whiskey cake and the pot of cream to die for. This restaurant is not to be missed. Four out of four Mickey Ears!!!
Thursday Aug 31st - Coral Reef Restaurant - Lunch
I was surprised at this meal, especially since many people on the forum trashed the restaurant. We got the Lobster Soup which could have been warmer, but was good. The Chicken was good and the Mahi Mahi was awesome except that I did not realize that the CousCous was Pearl not regular, I could have done without because it was gross. The desserts however did not disapoint. The butterscotch creme brulee was awesome, better and larger than the maple creme brulee at Le Cellier. The Chocolate wave and Orange Creme desert were so good we wanted to order more to go. I give this 2 1/2 out of 4 mickey ears.
Friday Sept. 1, Donalds Breakfastasauras (We paid for this Meal) The food was good breakfast stuff. The waitstaff seemed to be in a hurry to get us in and out. Over all a 3 out of 4 mickey ears.
Le Cellier - Dinner - Ok for all of those of you who have been saying that the portions here were smaller, I think you must have been dilusional. The meals were awesome. All of our steaks were cooked perfectly and huge. The strip steaks had to have been 2 - 3 inches thick and 10 inches long, not to mention perfectly cooked. The filets were tender, thick and juicy!! Ther desserts were as good if not better than before. Definately get the Chocolate Whiskey cake. The creme brulee portions are too small. I give this 3 out of 4 mickey ears.
Last but not least:
Saturday Aug 2 - 1900 Park Fare - Dinner - I am not a big fan of buffets, but this restaurant changed my mind. This was not a buffet, this was a culinary experience. The meats were tender and flavorful. The extensive selection of sides a welcome sight. The salmon was a little fishy tasting, but the prime rib and pasta were tasty. I was also very leary about Strawberry Soup, that is until I tried it. I could have just had bowls of this for dinner. It was a creamy, delightful burst of strawberries. The desserts were awesome as well. I give this a four out of four mickey ears.
We were able to use our snack credits anywhere we wanted as long as the total of each item did not exceed $4. So we usually got a breakfast item of some sort or water. We got pastries at both MGM and Norway at Epcot for breakfast! We were also able to use some for candy in the store on Main street.
Our counter service meals were:
MGM ABC Commisary - try the curry, it was surprisingly good. Also the fish and chips here are ok.
MK Cosmic Rays - The food was awful. We actually got sick after eating here.
Pepper Market CSR - We got tacos, a chicken sandwich and pepper shrimp which were great.
POR Market - We ate breakfast and dinner here and were happy with the results. The food was fresh and delicious.
MK Pecos Bills - We love this place. They have the best fixin's bar ever!!!
Over all we had a good experience with the food and the staff. The portions were perfect.
Monday Aug 28th - Garden Grill - Dinner - I was very disapointed this time. My DH and I ate here in Feb and loved it. The wait was about 15 minutes to be seated after checking in. The vegetables were awsome and the meats delectable. This time the veggies were over cooked and greasy and the meats were over cooked. The dessert was not as good either and they did not bring the kids the special cupcakes. Our server was really trying to push us out of the restaurant as well. They had apparently overbooked for the night and were trying to fit everyone in.
Very disapointing, I do not think we will be back. 1/2 a mickey ear out of four.
Tuesday Aug 29th - Crystal Palace - Breakfast - Checked in and seated in 10 minutes. This was wonderful as usual. The waitress was awesome. The french toast triangles, fresh strawberries and the omlets made to order. It is well worth it! We were stuffed for days. Four out of four Mickey Ears.
Wednesday Aug 30th - Ragland Road - Dinner - This was the best meal all week. Checked in and were seated within 5 minutes. The appetizers were awesome - the ribs were tender, the drunk chicken was delicious with the lime sauce and the salmon mouth watering. If you like mussels, these are the best I have ever eaten. The loin of bacon is awesome as well. Best fish and chips since eating them in London. The desserts are terrific as well, the whiskey cake and the pot of cream to die for. This restaurant is not to be missed. Four out of four Mickey Ears!!!
Thursday Aug 31st - Coral Reef Restaurant - Lunch
I was surprised at this meal, especially since many people on the forum trashed the restaurant. We got the Lobster Soup which could have been warmer, but was good. The Chicken was good and the Mahi Mahi was awesome except that I did not realize that the CousCous was Pearl not regular, I could have done without because it was gross. The desserts however did not disapoint. The butterscotch creme brulee was awesome, better and larger than the maple creme brulee at Le Cellier. The Chocolate wave and Orange Creme desert were so good we wanted to order more to go. I give this 2 1/2 out of 4 mickey ears.
Friday Sept. 1, Donalds Breakfastasauras (We paid for this Meal) The food was good breakfast stuff. The waitstaff seemed to be in a hurry to get us in and out. Over all a 3 out of 4 mickey ears.
Le Cellier - Dinner - Ok for all of those of you who have been saying that the portions here were smaller, I think you must have been dilusional. The meals were awesome. All of our steaks were cooked perfectly and huge. The strip steaks had to have been 2 - 3 inches thick and 10 inches long, not to mention perfectly cooked. The filets were tender, thick and juicy!! Ther desserts were as good if not better than before. Definately get the Chocolate Whiskey cake. The creme brulee portions are too small. I give this 3 out of 4 mickey ears.
Last but not least:
Saturday Aug 2 - 1900 Park Fare - Dinner - I am not a big fan of buffets, but this restaurant changed my mind. This was not a buffet, this was a culinary experience. The meats were tender and flavorful. The extensive selection of sides a welcome sight. The salmon was a little fishy tasting, but the prime rib and pasta were tasty. I was also very leary about Strawberry Soup, that is until I tried it. I could have just had bowls of this for dinner. It was a creamy, delightful burst of strawberries. The desserts were awesome as well. I give this a four out of four mickey ears.
We were able to use our snack credits anywhere we wanted as long as the total of each item did not exceed $4. So we usually got a breakfast item of some sort or water. We got pastries at both MGM and Norway at Epcot for breakfast! We were also able to use some for candy in the store on Main street.
Our counter service meals were:
MGM ABC Commisary - try the curry, it was surprisingly good. Also the fish and chips here are ok.
MK Cosmic Rays - The food was awful. We actually got sick after eating here.
Pepper Market CSR - We got tacos, a chicken sandwich and pepper shrimp which were great.
POR Market - We ate breakfast and dinner here and were happy with the results. The food was fresh and delicious.
MK Pecos Bills - We love this place. They have the best fixin's bar ever!!!
Over all we had a good experience with the food and the staff. The portions were perfect.
