sbrost13
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Dec 29, 2013
We just got back yesterday from our 8-day trip. A little background: we're a family of 4 that consists of me, DH, DD12, & DS9, stayed at Coronado Springs and did NOT do the dining plan but had my Disney Visa Rewards card with $1200 on it.
Our Disney Visa Rewards card paid for the majority of our food- basically from lunch Wednesday though lunch Monday so that was fabulous! Here's a basic rundown of our meals and our thoughts.
Definite Favorites of the entire family
Chef Art Smith's Homecomin- I had high expectations going in and it lived up to them! Can't say enough about how delicious it was! Loved the deviled eggs, fried chicken and doughnuts, and mashed potatoes.
Maya Grill- this was the sleeper of our trip because it was so unexpectedly delicious and it was a total last. minute reservation. The guacamole, queso fundido, shrimp tacos and steak fajitas skillet were to die for!!!
Santuuli Canteen (sp?)- loved the steak bowl with potatoes hash and creamy dressing, DH liked his bowl with steak, rice and chimmichurri sauce. Really liked that they offered non-traditional quick service options.
French bakery in EPCOT- we went there twice and I think I could eat there every day! Our favorites were the quiche, croissant sandwiches, creme brûlée, macaroons, and strawberry tart.
Carrot Cake Cookie- this was everyone's favorite snack!! I had 2 of them during the trip and could've had more!
Half of us loved it, half of us thought it was good but not great
Tusker House- good character interaction and we had a 10:35 reservation so we got both breakfast and lunch. Some of my family didn't care for some of the seasonings/spices that some of the dishes had, but I was surprised by how much I liked the lunch offerings. I didn't appreciate the waitress trying to rush us out of there after we met all the characters.
Chef Mickey's- this is one that is a tradition for us and we always love the characters! DH was obsessed with the carved meat this time- I think it was prime rib. Some of the offerings were a little underwhelming but nothing was too bad.
Akershus- my daughter loved interacting with the princesses, even though she's 12, and we all were surprised by how much we enjoyed the salad/appetizer bar. I definitely misordered and was underwhelmed by the seafood dish. But DH was happy with the meatballs and mashed potatoes.
Siestas (quick service by CSR main pool)- the bar has fantastic adult beverages and the cheese empanadas and carnitas tacos were excellent.
Disappointing
Columbia Harbor House- was really disappointed, chicken pot pie and lobster roll just didn't taste well overall. Not much else to say...
Quick Service in China at EPCOT- we only went here because DH was starving. In hindsight I should have made him go somewhere else. Panda Express actually tastes better.
Overall we were very pleased with the food and very glad we weren't tied to the dining plan. My DD and I also had a total of 4 dole whips throughout the trip, but wish we had more!!
Our Disney Visa Rewards card paid for the majority of our food- basically from lunch Wednesday though lunch Monday so that was fabulous! Here's a basic rundown of our meals and our thoughts.
Definite Favorites of the entire family
Chef Art Smith's Homecomin- I had high expectations going in and it lived up to them! Can't say enough about how delicious it was! Loved the deviled eggs, fried chicken and doughnuts, and mashed potatoes.
Maya Grill- this was the sleeper of our trip because it was so unexpectedly delicious and it was a total last. minute reservation. The guacamole, queso fundido, shrimp tacos and steak fajitas skillet were to die for!!!
Santuuli Canteen (sp?)- loved the steak bowl with potatoes hash and creamy dressing, DH liked his bowl with steak, rice and chimmichurri sauce. Really liked that they offered non-traditional quick service options.
French bakery in EPCOT- we went there twice and I think I could eat there every day! Our favorites were the quiche, croissant sandwiches, creme brûlée, macaroons, and strawberry tart.
Carrot Cake Cookie- this was everyone's favorite snack!! I had 2 of them during the trip and could've had more!
Half of us loved it, half of us thought it was good but not great
Tusker House- good character interaction and we had a 10:35 reservation so we got both breakfast and lunch. Some of my family didn't care for some of the seasonings/spices that some of the dishes had, but I was surprised by how much I liked the lunch offerings. I didn't appreciate the waitress trying to rush us out of there after we met all the characters.
Chef Mickey's- this is one that is a tradition for us and we always love the characters! DH was obsessed with the carved meat this time- I think it was prime rib. Some of the offerings were a little underwhelming but nothing was too bad.
Akershus- my daughter loved interacting with the princesses, even though she's 12, and we all were surprised by how much we enjoyed the salad/appetizer bar. I definitely misordered and was underwhelmed by the seafood dish. But DH was happy with the meatballs and mashed potatoes.
Siestas (quick service by CSR main pool)- the bar has fantastic adult beverages and the cheese empanadas and carnitas tacos were excellent.
Disappointing
Columbia Harbor House- was really disappointed, chicken pot pie and lobster roll just didn't taste well overall. Not much else to say...
Quick Service in China at EPCOT- we only went here because DH was starving. In hindsight I should have made him go somewhere else. Panda Express actually tastes better.
Overall we were very pleased with the food and very glad we weren't tied to the dining plan. My DD and I also had a total of 4 dole whips throughout the trip, but wish we had more!!
