Anyone ever eat at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville?

Val32 · 10-08-2005

For anyone that isn't aware, Jimmy Buffet's restaurant is located in Citiwalk.
So my 1st question is, do I need to buy park admission or pay any kind of admission to eat there?

I plan on going there my very 1st nite in Orlando.
We land about 7:30pm in Orlando Friday the 28th and Iam staying off-site that 1st nite so I was going to eat somewhere off-site. I always wanted to go to Citiwalk, and to eat at Emeril's would be wayyy tooo expensive! So I decided I would try Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville. The restaurant looks like alot of fun!!!
I was wondering if anyone has been there and how is the food and prices?
I dont want anything expensive, but we will be hungry when we land and after we drop off our things at our hotel (which is in the Maingate area of Kissimmee), we will want to get something out to eat.
Any feedback would be appreciated!!

**ddoll** · 10-08-2005

No, there's no admission to City Walk. it's before you get to the park entrances.

You do have to pay for parking if you go during the day. Afternoon and evenings are free with proof of dinner.

The food is very good, the atmosphere is fun and noisy. They often have live entertainment there as well.

They have a merchandise store there also. Lots of cool stuff.

http://www.margaritavilleorlando.com/

Val32 · 10-08-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddoll

No, there's no admission to City Walk. it's before you get to the park entrances.

You do have to pay for parking if you go during the day. Afternoon and evenings are free with proof of dinner.

The food is very good, the atmosphere is fun and noisy. They often have live entertainment there as well.

They have a merchandise store there also. Lots of cool stuff.

http://www.margaritavilleorlando.com/

Thank you ddoll!!
I did visit their website and yeah I dont have to pay for parking because I will be arriving after 6pm!
Do kids also enjoy this restaurant?

Andrea · 10-08-2005

Well, thanks a lot.

I've never been there, but now I'm going to be singing the rest of the afternoon: "Wastin' away again in Margaritaville..."

Hmmm.... where's my blender?

iluvwdw · 10-08-2005

I've been there and the burgers (and of course, MARGARITAS!!) were GREAT!!! It's definitely not too expensive. You will have a great time! Enjoy your "Cheeseburger in Paradise".

PhilliesFan · 10-08-2005

We went on two occasions (lunch and dinner) during our last visit, and both times the food was very good. After dinner, we stayed and watched a very good Jimmy Buffet tribute band, and did a little dancing, much to our children's dismay. Overall, an excellent time and good food. Go and enjoy.

**ddoll** · 10-09-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Val32

Do kids also enjoy this restaurant?

I can tell you that my kids loved it every time we went. Teens and 9-10 yr old too. There's so much to see in there. They have music videos playing on a giant sailboat screen and there's a volcano at the bar that erupts every half hour or so to spew Margarita mix down the side of the mountain (on the wall) and down into a giant sized glass next to the bar.

They have also had people on stilts walking around the restaurant making balloon animals for the kids while we were there too.

And there's also a kids menu on a parrot face mask.

E&B's Mom · 10-09-2005

I agree with ddoll - all 4 of us LOVED it!!! My kids (10 and 7) want to go back just for the cheeseburger in paradise - They are still singing that song every time someone mentions a cheeseburger. Oh, and bring a marker for the bathroom walls. We had to borrow the waitress' pen, and it didn't work as well!

Val32 · 10-09-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by Andrea

Well, thanks a lot.

I've never been there, but now I'm going to be singing the rest of the afternoon: "Wastin' away again in Margaritaville..."

Hmmm.... where's my blender?

LOL!

Val32 · 10-09-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddoll

I can tell you that my kids loved it every time we went. Teens and 9-10 yr old too. There's so much to see in there. They have music videos playing on a giant sailboat screen and there's a volcano at the bar that erupts every half hour or so to spew Margarita mix down the side of the mountain (on the wall) and down into a giant sized glass next to the bar.

Can I put my glass up to the wall for refills?!

Pooh Fan · 10-09-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddoll

I can tell you that my kids loved it every time we went. Teens and 9-10 yr old too. There's so much to see in there. They have music videos playing on a giant sailboat screen and there's a volcano at the bar that erupts every half hour or so to spew Margarita mix down the side of the mountain (on the wall) and down into a giant sized glass next to the bar.

They have also had people on stilts walking around the restaurant making balloon animals for the kids while we were there too.

And there's also a kids menu on a parrot face mask.

I was just going to say about the same thing. My kids love to eat there. They have a good time watching the volcano explode and since their DD and I both listent o our Buffet CDs, they know thet songs and have a good time there. The key lime pie is also pretty good.

Val32 · 10-09-2005

Everybody sing now:

"Now, I don't know, I don't know where I'm a gonna go
when the volcano blow.
Let me say it now,
I don't know, I don't know where I'm a gonna go
when the volcano blow."

**ddoll** · 10-09-2005

The sad part is, last time we went with the older boys, we were walking across the park towards Margaritaville for a late lunch reservation. The Jimmy Buffet song came on over the loud speaker.

My 18 yr old DS came running up to my laughing, saying, "Mom, listen...it's a song about some guy getting wasted at Margaritaville!!"

I felt simply ancient explaining to him the restaurant was named after the song, and not the other way around.

DisneySusie · 10-10-2005

My family eats at Margaritaville about once a month and my kids love it. They love the people that walk around on stilts making balloon hats and they also love the volcano erupting.

E&B's Mom · 10-11-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by DisneySusie

My family eats at Margaritaville about once a month and my kids love it. They love the people that walk around on stilts making balloon hats and they also love the volcano erupting.

I forgot about that - my kids loved the stilt-walkers.

10-08-2005	#1 (permalink)
Val32 Villainous Vixen Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey for now... Posts: 3,867	Anyone ever eat at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville? For anyone that isn't aware, Jimmy Buffet's restaurant is located in Citiwalk. So my 1st question is, do I need to buy park admission or pay any kind of admission to eat there? I plan on going there my very 1st nite in Orlando. We land about 7:30pm in Orlando Friday the 28th and Iam staying off-site that 1st nite so I was going to eat somewhere off-site. I always wanted to go to Citiwalk, and to eat at Emeril's would be wayyy tooo expensive! So I decided I would try Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville. The restaurant looks like alot of fun!!! I was wondering if anyone has been there and how is the food and prices? I dont want anything expensive, but we will be hungry when we land and after we drop off our things at our hotel (which is in the Maingate area of Kissimmee), we will want to get something out to eat. Any feedback would be appreciated!! __________________ Oct 2004 - Caribbean Beach Resort Oct 2005 - Wilderness Lodge Nov 2006 - POP Century Aug 2007 - Old Key West Dec 2007 - Polynesian Oct 2008 - Caribbean Beach Resort [http://www.myspace.com/valsan71 x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxVal *´¨)

10-08-2005	#2 (permalink)
ddoll Your Friendly Singing Mod Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 4,611	Re: Anyone ever eat at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville? No, there's no admission to City Walk. it's before you get to the park entrances. You do have to pay for parking if you go during the day. Afternoon and evenings are free with proof of dinner. The food is very good, the atmosphere is fun and noisy. They often have live entertainment there as well. They have a merchandise store there also. Lots of cool stuff. http://www.margaritavilleorlando.com/ __________________ DVC, Disney Co Moderator • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan and Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan and Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock and Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Running my 4th WDW Half Marathon! 34 days 19 hours 50 minutes

10-08-2005	#4 (permalink)
Andrea Dole Whip Apostate Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Shasta in my heart Posts: 2,605	Re: Anyone ever eat at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville? Well, thanks a lot. I've never been there, but now I'm going to be singing the rest of the afternoon: "Wastin' away again in Margaritaville..." Hmmm.... where's my blender? __________________ x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨"...make sure you don't grow up stupid.¸.•´¨) (¸.•´xxxxxxxxxxxxIt's bad for the world."xxxxxxxxxxx ¸.•´ xxxxxxxxxxxxx--Tami Taylor, Friday Night Lightsxxxxxxxxxx(¸.•`* My Disney Countdown Counting down to: DD's first trip to WDW! (approximate - LOL) 1828 days 6 hours 50 minutes

10-08-2005	#5 (permalink)
iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,859	Re: Anyone ever eat at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville? I've been there and the burgers (and of course, MARGARITAS!!) were GREAT!!! It's definitely not too expensive. You will have a great time! Enjoy your "Cheeseburger in Paradise". __________________ Kim :) LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom Villas! It's a surprise for the kids! On a Thanksgiving Safari at AKV

10-08-2005	#6 (permalink)
PhilliesFan Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,191	Re: Anyone ever eat at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville? We went on two occasions (lunch and dinner) during our last visit, and both times the food was very good. After dinner, we stayed and watched a very good Jimmy Buffet tribute band, and did a little dancing, much to our children's dismay. Overall, an excellent time and good food. Go and enjoy. __________________ Polynesian - July 2006, Hard Rock - November 2004, Polynesian - June 2002, Off Site - April 1997, Caribbean Beach - May 1992, Polynesian - October 1988, Polynesian - June 1987 Honeymoon, Off Site - May 1981 Senior Class Trip Life Is Good! Hello, my name is Lisa

		MouseBuzz.com > Walt Disney World > Orlando Hotels and Attractions
Anyone ever eat at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville?

10-09-2005	#8 (permalink)
E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,854	Re: Anyone ever eat at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville? I agree with ddoll - all 4 of us LOVED it!!! My kids (10 and 7) want to go back just for the cheeseburger in paradise - They are still singing that song every time someone mentions a cheeseburger. Oh, and bring a marker for the bathroom walls. We had to borrow the waitress' pen, and it didn't work as well! __________________ Maggie Avatar: New Years Resolutions Realistic - to get back into my best running shape. New Years Resolution Dream - to run a marathon 2006 - US Hard Rock Hotel 2005 - US Royal Pacific and Rennaisance at Sea World 2003 - All-Star Sports 2000 - All-Star Movies 1995 - Off Site My Disney Countdown Counting down to: RCCL Liberty of the Seas 197 days 21 hours 50 minutes

10-09-2005	#12 (permalink)
Val32 Villainous Vixen Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey for now... Posts: 3,867	Re: Anyone ever eat at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville? Everybody sing now: "Now, I don't know, I don't know where I'm a gonna go when the volcano blow. Let me say it now, I don't know, I don't know where I'm a gonna go when the volcano blow." __________________ Oct 2004 - Caribbean Beach Resort Oct 2005 - Wilderness Lodge Nov 2006 - POP Century Aug 2007 - Old Key West Dec 2007 - Polynesian Oct 2008 - Caribbean Beach Resort [http://www.myspace.com/valsan71 x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxVal *´¨)

10-09-2005	#13 (permalink)
ddoll Your Friendly Singing Mod Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 4,611	Re: Anyone ever eat at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville? The sad part is, last time we went with the older boys, we were walking across the park towards Margaritaville for a late lunch reservation. The Jimmy Buffet song came on over the loud speaker. My 18 yr old DS came running up to my laughing, saying, "Mom, listen...it's a song about some guy getting wasted at Margaritaville!!" I felt simply ancient explaining to him the restaurant was named after the song, and not the other way around. __________________ DVC, Disney Co Moderator • 3/96 Offsite • 9/98 Villa • 10/98 Dixie Landings • 8/00 Villa • 6/01 Disneyland, CA • 5/02 Villa • 6/03 Villa • 11/03 Wilderness Lodge • 8/04 PopCentury, Swan and Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan and Hard Rock Hotel • 11/05 Swan • 1/06 Swan • 9/06 Disneyland, CA• 12/06 Swan & HRH • 1/07 Swan • 10/07 Hard Rock Hotel • 12/07 Hard Rock and Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Running my 4th WDW Half Marathon! 34 days 19 hours 50 minutes

10-10-2005	#14 (permalink)
DisneySusie Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 212	Re: Anyone ever eat at Jimmy Buffet's Margaritaville? My family eats at Margaritaville about once a month and my kids love it. They love the people that walk around on stilts making balloon hats and they also love the volcano erupting.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes	Rate This Thread
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode	Rate This Thread:

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Where to eat Christmas dinner	Pooh Fan	WDW Restaurants	19	07-30-2006 12:50 PM
Priority seating for passholders discontinued at Eat to the Beat concerts	Park Hopper	WDW Theme Parks	2	10-06-2004 12:17 PM
Do kids under 3 really eat free??	Willbegone	WDW Restaurants	1	02-03-2003 04:35 PM
where to eat in epcot?	mj7379	WDW Theme Parks	9	07-21-2002 06:02 PM
buffets	kelligad	WDW Restaurants	8	05-13-2002 12:44 PM

User Name		Remember Me?
Password