We did Ariel's Grotto WoC Dining Package on Tues, July 27th. We thought the food was very good & one of our best meals!! We had a 5pm reservation & were seated very close to that time. They started us out with drinks & the bread basket with 3 dipping sauces (butter, ranch & pesto?)
Then we were asked which of the appetizer tiers we wanted: Shellfish or Roasted Vegies. We went with the roasted vegies. Since we had 10 in our party....both tables got a 3 tier...but both groups wanted the Roasted Vegies.
The 2 kids ordered the Seashell Macaroni & Cheese & the Turkey Meatball Lollipop on spaghetti. Those kids gobbled their food right up!
The 6 adults ordered: Herb Roasted Chicken, 2 on the Santa Maria Tri Tip, 2 on the Mafalde Pasta w/Italian Sausage & a Cioppino. There were no complaints at our table. The food was hot, nicely seasoned & served promptly.
The chef came out & spoke to us about our 3 yr olds special diet & he put together a plate of watermelon, grapes, cheese & yogurt just for her. I thought we took a picture...but guess we didn't.
The dessert platter (which our group got 2 of) included chocolates, fruit mousses, fruit, etc. Very pretty to look at & even tastier!!
The filmstrip was made on white chocolate!
When you pay for your dinner you receive the FP's for the show. Our tickets were for the 9pm show. They start corralling people pretty early & we got into line before 7:30. We stood on the left side & when a CM came by looking for people with the dining FP's we were escorted to a special waiting area. They started letting in the wheelchair group & we ended up being sent with them....so they let us go thru to the dining reserved seating. We were on the rail, just left of center. The only thing between us & the water was a group on the lower level in the "Wet Zone"....so no worries of kids on shoulders or climbing & sitting on cement walls, etc. The area by our railing was a walkway.....so AWESOME seats (or standing should I say....lol)
Here's a couple pics to show our view point of the show.
It was totally worth the $36.99 per adult to go this way. No long waits & great seats. The show is totally worth every penny we spent that night!!