For months before our trip I tried to get an ADR for 'Ohana with no luck. I tried almost every day. Then two days before this I was looking for a place to eat on this night and wouldn't you know, up pops an 'Ohana reservation just before Wishes. Yes! Same thing happened last time we ate here too. we got them the day of. I think I will try that route from now on when it comes to 'Ohana.
After a nice long nap at the resort we got changed and ready for dinner. We took the bus to MK and then the monorail to Poly.
We got there about 25 minutes early for our 7:50 ADR and checked in. I requested a table by the window if possible so that I could see Wishes. We walked around with our pager and took in the lobby. I miss the fountain, but I do love the new lobby.
And because I'm a child I always have to get this photo.
We were seated pretty quickly and were taken to a massive table for 6 right by the window. This picture is garbage because I couldn't get my camera to take a good photo, but you can kinda see a blue thing in the center, which is the castle.
We started with the Pineapple Coconut Bread.
I didn't love this the last time we were here, but this time I loved it! I could really taste the pineapple and the coconut throughout the bread and it was so fresh. We must have had an off batch last time.
Same thing could be said for the salad. I didn't care for this last time, but this time I tore it up! I think it was lacking any dressing last time, but this time I could taste it for sure. Loved it!
Next I let Rob have all the wings while I ate a ton of dumplings dipped in the duck sauce, noodles and veggies and asked for more. They were excellent!
Rob and I both ate quite a few shrimp. They were smokey and delicious.
The steak was good, but a little fatty with the first batch they brought us, but had no fat on the second round. The chicken was great and was even better dipped in the peanut sauce.
At this point Wishes started. It took a minute for the light to dim and the sound to kick in, but fortunately it did come on. Little did I know that would be my last viewing ever for Wishes.
Then it was time for the best dessert on the planet. Oh how I love 'Ohana bread pudding.
Happiness in a bowl!
What a meal! This was our best experience yet here at 'Ohana. I know this place gets mixed reviews, but I'm sold. I never feel rushed and the food is excellent. Even when something is off, like the bread and salad last time, there is always something else to make up for it. I plan on coming back again on our next trip. I love it! And I think the price is fairly reasonable for all the food you get. And seeing the fireworks here is a total bonus.
I was somehow not disgustingly full, which was good. I don't know how that's possible but I was glad.
Had to stop for a tiki selfie before we left.
We walked outside and caught a bus to Disney Springs just as it was pulling up. Score!
When we got to DS we had enough time to catch a late night movie. Why not!
We saw The Founder with Michael Keaton, which was pretty good.
By the time the movie let out the boat was no longer running, so we had to take a super full bus back to POFQ. Thank goodness it's not a long ride!
First time at
Festival of the Arts, a long nap, a great 'Ohana meal, Wishes and a movie. A perfect Disney day!