Need Help picking terrific restaurants and PS

mulankaye · 10-21-2004

Ok everyone,
It is time to do the planning of the meals.. and since this is my first trip every HELP!!!!!!

I am wondering if I should do the fantasmic dinner pkg ..I am going Jan 22-28 so I am wondering if I will need it..
WHat about character dinners? I really can afford to do one because I want to do Ohana's, and I want to do Hoop de doo revue..
which character dinner is best??

Is there a good restaurant to eat at to watch wishes? Or Illuminations at Epcot?

Or is it better to watch them outside somewhere?
If so any suggestions as to where to go to get the best spots for the fireworks?

Oh my gosh, my brain is in overload.. I am almost 90 days away and I'm so scared I am going to miss something.. or not know of a fabulous restuarant that I should have gotten PS's for LOL

Any help would be SOOO appreciated!!

Erin · 10-22-2004

oh! Hoop de doo!!!!!

THAT is where I'll be!! How could I have forgotten??
Have you seen that on the travel channel?? That looks like a blast. IF I were you, I'd definitely do that one...
:c)

ERin

tiggerfan74 · 10-22-2004

My DH and I had the best seats for Illuminations @ the Rose and Crown in Epcot. Our table was right next to fence that goes around the lake. It was perfect. It's really nice if you can make your dinner arrangements around the show time cause you get front row seats and no crowding.

**Dana** · 10-22-2004

O'hanna's for dinner is not a character meal, but an excellent dinner. They have a character breakfast only. Hoop-de-doo is a blast!! Definately do it if you have just one choice. The Fantasmic package isn't necessary that time of year, but I still book. I like having the seperate entrance and being able to only wait a half hour. You have to eat dinner anyway, so it's not a bad deal. The best bang for you buck would be Hollywood and Vine, but Momma Melrose's is another excellent meal. The Brown derby, which also come with the package, is very nice, a tad expensive, and more adultish.

mickaholic4077 · 10-22-2004

If you are looking for some place to eat on Wednesday or Saturday nights,and you like ribs,go to Boma's in the AKL. They have all-you-can-eat ribs on those days.

MerlinMatt · 10-22-2004

Hoop Dee Doo is great, but I haven't seen it in nearly 20 years. I have a feeling we may do it when my folks come down with us next year. It's also not a character meal, but it's real fun.

Ohana's is great, particularly if you get a seating about 45 minutes prior to Wishes and can get a table close to the windows. Even if you can't get close the windows, you can still see Wishes across the lagoon. They turn the lights down and pipe the music into the restaurant.

Rose & Crown is a great vantage point for IllumiNations, but also the Cantina at Mexico is great counter-service food with a terrific view. You'll need to stake out a table at least 60-90 minutes before the show.

If you buy Passporter (which I highly recommend) there's a map of all the best vantage points for IllumiNations.

chiasgirl · 10-22-2004

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Originally Posted by MerlinMatt

If you buy Passporter (which I highly recommend) there's a map of all the best vantage points for IllumiNations.

Glad to see you don't regret getting it! Good thing you didn't listen to me!!!

MerlinMatt · 10-22-2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by chiasgirl

Glad to see you don't regret getting it! Good thing you didn't listen to me!!!

I did listen.. but I had already ordered. I guess things happen for a reason.

PapaPumba · 10-22-2004

Based on all the positive feeback from folks here at DC, we tried California Grill which is on the 15th floor (top) of the Contemporary. One of the best restaurants in WDW, if not all of Orlando. Great view of the "Wishes" fireworks show from MK. You will need a PS and also will need to know what time "Wishes" is scheduled (if at all) for that particular night. If it gets too tough to coordinate, you can always go there for just drinks and dessert and still see the show. PP

**llama** · 10-22-2004

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Originally Posted by mulankaye

Oh my gosh, my brain is in overload.. I am almost 90 days away and I'm so scared I am going to miss something.. or not know of a fabulous restuarant that I should have gotten PS's for LOL

Any help would be SOOO appreciated!!

You'd better start pacing yourself or take up yoga or something. Remember - this is suppose to be FUN! And you will do just fine. O'hana's is a great choice for dinner and Wishes. Definitely more of a family place than California Grill and a lot more reasonable, cost-wise. And I agree with Dana, even though there's no need for a Fantasmic Dinner Pkge. in Jan., I would get it anyway, it'll be one less thing to worry about. Hollywood & Vine (a buffet) or Mama Melrose's (Italian sit-down) would probably be your best bets. Personally, I wouldn't worry about a restaurant to watch Illuminations. I would choose an Epcot restaurant that really appeals to you, and eat early enough to be out in time for Illuminations. In January, there will be plenty of good spots to view it. Now, breathe deep and relax.

tragic312 · 10-22-2004

here are some of my recommendations to go have a good meal:
50's Prime Time Cafe
Crystal Palace (character meal)
Liberty Tree Tavern
CRT
Cape May Cafe
The California Grille
V & A's for a romantic meal for two

I can't think of others at the moment but when I do, I'll let you know.

**cinderbella** · 10-22-2004

Here is my opinion of what i KNOW you can't miss and what I have HEARD you can't miss:
Chef Mickey's---breakfast or lunch
O'hanas
Cinderellas Royal Table (ive heard that this is closed sometime in the near future I dont know the exact dates)
50's Prime Time Cafe
have you ever looked at www.allearsnet.com? best web site in the world next to DC...it has ANYTHING you ever wanted to know about eating at wdw...also, to tell you the truth, i dont think that you need to worry about making a PS for every single day that your there...the food courts aren't all that bad..and sometimes its nice to not have to worry about time restraints.....hope this helps a little bit!

mulankaye · 10-23-2004

Ok, first off..my thanks to all of you who helped me with this! Your advice is great, and I appreciate all of your time that you took to help me with my "first ever disneyventure"!! lol

Ya'll are so sweet and I appreciate each and every one of you!

Llama, your so right lol..I'm taking deep breaths now as we speak lol..

Cinderbella, i found allears.net and mousesavers.. love them both..

papapumba,
I have heard the grill is awesome to watch wishes..I'm thinking desert and coffee and wishes for finale! *grin*

Thanks again to you all!

10-21-2004	#1 (permalink)
mulankaye Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18	Need Help picking terrific restaurants and PS Ok everyone, It is time to do the planning of the meals.. and since this is my first trip every HELP!!!!!! I am wondering if I should do the fantasmic dinner pkg ..I am going Jan 22-28 so I am wondering if I will need it.. WHat about character dinners? I really can afford to do one because I want to do Ohana's, and I want to do Hoop de doo revue.. which character dinner is best?? Is there a good restaurant to eat at to watch wishes? Or Illuminations at Epcot? Or is it better to watch them outside somewhere? If so any suggestions as to where to go to get the best spots for the fireworks? Oh my gosh, my brain is in overload.. I am almost 90 days away and I'm so scared I am going to miss something.. or not know of a fabulous restuarant that I should have gotten PS's for LOL Any help would be SOOO appreciated!! __________________ "Mister I'll make a man out of you!"

10-22-2004	#2 (permalink)
Erin Scooter Princess Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Welaka Posts: 9,771	Re: Need Help picking terrific restaurants and PS oh! Hoop de doo!!!!! THAT is where I'll be!! How could I have forgotten?? Have you seen that on the travel channel?? That looks like a blast. IF I were you, I'd definitely do that one... :c) ERin __________________ Team Jake! http://www.twitter.com/IamBubbles www.facebook.com/scooterprincess

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tiggerfan74 bouncin' in now and then Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Jupiter Florida, 2 hours south of the magic Posts: 1,803	Re: Need Help picking terrific restaurants and PS My DH and I had the best seats for Illuminations @ the Rose and Crown in Epcot. Our table was right next to fence that goes around the lake. It was perfect. It's really nice if you can make your dinner arrangements around the show time cause you get front row seats and no crowding. __________________ I love Walt Disney World!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first ever Disney Cruise!! Living the suite life on the Disney Magic!!!!

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Need Help picking terrific restaurants and PS O'hanna's for dinner is not a character meal, but an excellent dinner. They have a character breakfast only. Hoop-de-doo is a blast!! Definately do it if you have just one choice. The Fantasmic package isn't necessary that time of year, but I still book. I like having the seperate entrance and being able to only wait a half hour. You have to eat dinner anyway, so it's not a bad deal. The best bang for you buck would be Hollywood and Vine, but Momma Melrose's is another excellent meal. The Brown derby, which also come with the package, is very nice, a tad expensive, and more adultish. __________________ ~82 off-site~91 off-site~97 ASMusic~ ~00 ASMovies~02 Wilderness Lodge~04 Animal Kingdom Lodge~ ~05 Animal Kingdom Lodge & Polynesian~ ~05 Port Orleans French Quarter~06 Old Key West~ ~07 Port Orleans French Quarter~08 Old Key West~ ~09 Saratoga Springs~10 Port Orleans Fench Quarter~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day do all or die trying trip. 268 days 9 hours 55 minutes

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: Need Help picking terrific restaurants and PS If you are looking for some place to eat on Wednesday or Saturday nights,and you like ribs,go to Boma's in the AKL. They have all-you-can-eat ribs on those days.

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MerlinMatt DC Grand Poohbah Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Boston Posts: 3,500	Re: Need Help picking terrific restaurants and PS Hoop Dee Doo is great, but I haven't seen it in nearly 20 years. I have a feeling we may do it when my folks come down with us next year. It's also not a character meal, but it's real fun. Ohana's is great, particularly if you get a seating about 45 minutes prior to Wishes and can get a table close to the windows. Even if you can't get close the windows, you can still see Wishes across the lagoon. They turn the lights down and pipe the music into the restaurant. Rose & Crown is a great vantage point for IllumiNations, but also the Cantina at Mexico is great counter-service food with a terrific view. You'll need to stake out a table at least 60-90 minutes before the show. If you buy Passporter (which I highly recommend) there's a map of all the best vantage points for IllumiNations. __________________ Erin's still my favorite.

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PapaPumba Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Allen, TX Posts: 64	Re: Need Help picking terrific restaurants and PS Based on all the positive feeback from folks here at DC, we tried California Grill which is on the 15th floor (top) of the Contemporary. One of the best restaurants in WDW, if not all of Orlando. Great view of the "Wishes" fireworks show from MK. You will need a PS and also will need to know what time "Wishes" is scheduled (if at all) for that particular night. If it gets too tough to coordinate, you can always go there for just drinks and dessert and still see the show. PP

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tragic312 jay & silent bob's mommy Join Date: May 2003 Location: Pahrump, NV Posts: 3,395	Re: Need Help picking terrific restaurants and PS here are some of my recommendations to go have a good meal: 50's Prime Time Cafe Crystal Palace (character meal) Liberty Tree Tavern CRT Cape May Cafe The California Grille V & A's for a romantic meal for two I can't think of others at the moment but when I do, I'll let you know. __________________ Jan. 15 - 22, 2003 (1st Trip to WDW) -- Beach Club June 7-16, 2003 -- Beach Club Jan. 10, 12 2004 - First Trip to Disneyland Sept. 26 - Oct. 4, 2004 -- All-Star Movies Sept. 29, 2004 -- Wedding Date January 3 - 9, 2005 - All-Star Music Sept. 24- Oct. 1, 2005 - Swan Nov. 1 - 6, 2008 - Pop Century Sept. 24 - 27, 2009 - Animal Kingdom Lodge, Pop Century http://tickers.TickerFactory.com/ezt...5f47/event.png

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Need Help picking terrific restaurants and PS Here is my opinion of what i KNOW you can't miss and what I have HEARD you can't miss: Chef Mickey's---breakfast or lunch O'hanas Cinderellas Royal Table (ive heard that this is closed sometime in the near future I dont know the exact dates) 50's Prime Time Cafe have you ever looked at www.allearsnet.com? best web site in the world next to DC...it has ANYTHING you ever wanted to know about eating at wdw...also, to tell you the truth, i dont think that you need to worry about making a PS for every single day that your there...the food courts aren't all that bad..and sometimes its nice to not have to worry about time restraints.....hope this helps a little bit! __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

10-23-2004	#13 (permalink)
mulankaye Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 18	Re: Need Help picking terrific restaurants and PS Ok, first off..my thanks to all of you who helped me with this! Your advice is great, and I appreciate all of your time that you took to help me with my "first ever disneyventure"!! lol Ya'll are so sweet and I appreciate each and every one of you! Llama, your so right lol..I'm taking deep breaths now as we speak lol.. Cinderbella, i found allears.net and mousesavers.. love them both.. papapumba, I have heard the grill is awesome to watch wishes..I'm thinking desert and coffee and wishes for finale! grin Thanks again to you all! __________________ "Mister I'll make a man out of you!"

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