Anniversary Dinner: Pick One!

dznygrl · 01-13-2005

I have had tons of great suggestions for our anniversary dinner in WDW, but now I am having a terrible time deciding! DH says I have to plan the trip all myself...he wants to be surprised.

Oookay then...

So pick one of the above, or suggest a new one!

Erin · 01-13-2005

I've never been to any of those restaurants, but I think you should go all out and go to V&As

Dress up, and really enjoy the moment. It might be the only time you feel like a grown up while you're there. (Which is a good thing!)

CaribBeachNut · 01-13-2005

You should view the menus at the all ears net and decide yourself. All of the restaurants you have listed above have high quality food and good atmosphere. You should decide on your favorites.
http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menus.htm

Pooh Fan · 01-13-2005

I think that you should think about what you really want. I think that in a previous thrread you were wanting something Romantic and yet not overly expensive. If I am wrong here, I am sorry--it could have been another poster. I haev heard that the Rose and Crown can be romantic especially if you watch Illuminations from the patio. That said, I will vote for Rose and Crown because they have good food, are more economical, and it can be romantic especially if you watch Illuminations on the patio. If you are wanting to go all out then Victoria and Alberts would be the place to go. Hope I've helped a little

**mickey** · 01-13-2005

I voted for other. Jiko would be a great choice. Great food, quiet, beautiful restuarant. I also think California Grill or Artist's Point would be good choices as well.

**Dana** · 01-13-2005

I went with Rose and Crown to watch Illuminations with dinner...that's romantic.

mickaholic4077 · 01-13-2005

Kim,I know you wanted to see Illuminations from R&C. You should do that for your anniversary dinner,making sure when you make the PS that they know it's your first anniversary.

Cinderellafifi · 01-13-2005

My husband and I had a wonderfully romantic time at California Grill. We got there an hour before our reservations and they were running behind, so we sat at the bar and were treated royally. When they buzzed us to be seated, we were placed next to a window, and not five minutes later, the lights went down and we were treated to the fireworks above the Magic Kingdom! But, as an added treat, you can hear the same music inside the restaurant that you do in the park! Thinking about it now is making me cry. The rest of the meal was great; the castle changed colors all night long and we got to see the water parade, as well. Very romantic and I hope to return! Wherever you choose, enjoy!

**MissDisney** · 01-13-2005

I always wanted to go to California Grill and time it so that we are having coffee at fireworks time! And I have celebrated at R&C during fireworks, which was very lovely. However, I have heard that V&A's has a "chef's table," which sounds magical and splendid and apparently includes food that is unimaginably good.....

SnazzyCMB · 01-13-2005

I picked California Grill, but a close 2nd would have to be flying fish cafe on the boardwalk. If you go in the evening, at the latest PS, it's pretty calm and quiet and the food is amazing. The boardwalk is a nice and romantic, and you can take a romantic stroll before or after dinner. CG is really great too. Neither one is too "stuffy", but the food is fantastic at both.

mwalter · 01-13-2005

Le Cellier because it is in the Canada Pavilion (check my location!). Also, when dinner is finished, just step outside to watch Illuminations!

DougiesMommy · 01-13-2005

I voted California Grill. The food was just amazing there and not too frufru for my tastes. The view from CG is breathtaking as you sit at your table and watch the castle change colors. And if your lucky enough to time it out to watch Wishes it can't get more romantic.

Dr. Teeth · 01-13-2005

I voted for California Grill as well, but we're actually struggling with this a bit ourselves, because our trip this May is for our 10th anniversay

. Our honeymoon was at Disney and we did a lot of great and memorable dining (on the Grand Plan--that was nice), including Artist's Point and V&A. But California Grill hadn't opened (if I'm not mistaken), so my vote is really just our current choice. With the renovations at CR, however, this has come back as an issue.

Has anyone here dined at the Chef's table at V&A? That would definitely tempt us...

DT

dznygrl · 01-13-2005

Thanks for all your help guys! I think I will leave this poll open a while longer, just to get as many opinions as I can.

I'm still deciding.

We're very casual people overall, and don't usually eat "fancy"...pretty much anything over Denny's is "fancy" for us...

And Pooh Fan, you're right. I am trying to plan our anniversary fairly inexpensive. But I guess I've decided that splurging on dinner is okay!

**cinderbella** · 01-13-2005

of course--i voted for rose and crown...its my favorite restaurant in the world...

View Poll Results: At what restaurant should Ryan & Kim celebrate their one-year wedding anniversary?
Victoria & Albert's	8	19.05%
Artist Point	4	9.52%
California Grill	14	33.33%
Le Cellier	6	14.29%
Rose & Crown	8	19.05%
Other (Please specify!)	2	4.76%
Voters: 42. You may not vote on this poll

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,484	Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! I have had tons of great suggestions for our anniversary dinner in WDW, but now I am having a terrible time deciding! DH says I have to plan the trip all myself...he wants to be surprised. Oookay then... So pick one of the above, or suggest a new one! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

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Erin Holiday Investigator Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: North Central Florida! Posts: 9,733	Re: Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! I've never been to any of those restaurants, but I think you should go all out and go to V&As Dress up, and really enjoy the moment. It might be the only time you feel like a grown up while you're there. (Which is a good thing!) __________________ Team Jake! Avatar: Wishy and me! www.myspace.com/daisygirl77

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CaribBeachNut Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Connecticut Posts: 904	Re: Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! You should view the menus at the all ears net and decide yourself. All of the restaurants you have listed above have high quality food and good atmosphere. You should decide on your favorites. http://www.allearsnet.com/menu/menus.htm

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Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 1,880	Re: Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! I think that you should think about what you really want. I think that in a previous thrread you were wanting something Romantic and yet not overly expensive. If I am wrong here, I am sorry--it could have been another poster. I haev heard that the Rose and Crown can be romantic especially if you watch Illuminations from the patio. That said, I will vote for Rose and Crown because they have good food, are more economical, and it can be romantic especially if you watch Illuminations on the patio. If you are wanting to go all out then Victoria and Alberts would be the place to go. Hope I've helped a little __________________ 1976 Disney World Offsite as a kid 1995 Disney Land Offsite 2002 Contemporary Resort 2004 All Star Movies Resort and Royal Pacific Resort at Universal 2005 All Star Movies and Hard Rock Hotel 2006 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2007 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2008 AKL Savannah View Concierge and Royal Pacific Resort Kid Suite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Counting down to our Christmas trip. Disney, Universal, and the beach here we come! 13 days 20 hours 47 minutes

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mickey Administrator Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 6,229	Re: Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! I voted for other. Jiko would be a great choice. Great food, quiet, beautiful restuarant. I also think California Grill or Artist's Point would be good choices as well. __________________ Frank Costanza: You can drop a grand in Disney World, like that. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disneyland, 2008 I am riding the Matterhorn

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 22,697	Re: Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! I went with Rose and Crown to watch Illuminations with dinner...that's romantic. __________________ 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~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 10 day WDW blowout bonanza! 623 days 18 hours 47 minutes

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,193	Re: Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! Kim,I know you wanted to see Illuminations from R&C. You should do that for your anniversary dinner,making sure when you make the PS that they know it's your first anniversary.

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Cinderellafifi Mouse Meister Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: S. Florida, Baby! Posts: 1,058	Re: Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! My husband and I had a wonderfully romantic time at California Grill. We got there an hour before our reservations and they were running behind, so we sat at the bar and were treated royally. When they buzzed us to be seated, we were placed next to a window, and not five minutes later, the lights went down and we were treated to the fireworks above the Magic Kingdom! But, as an added treat, you can hear the same music inside the restaurant that you do in the park! Thinking about it now is making me cry. The rest of the meal was great; the castle changed colors all night long and we got to see the water parade, as well. Very romantic and I hope to return! Wherever you choose, enjoy! __________________ A whole year without a Disney visit leads to a crabby family DC's Tinkerbell is a very special fairy! A dream is a wish your heart makes...

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MissDisney Mrs. Captain Jack Sparrow Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Upstairs in the GF Gingerbread House Posts: 7,559	Re: Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! I always wanted to go to California Grill and time it so that we are having coffee at fireworks time! And I have celebrated at R&C during fireworks, which was very lovely. However, I have heard that V&A's has a "chef's table," which sounds magical and splendid and apparently includes food that is unimaginably good..... __________________ Disneyland Moderator Team Jake If at first you don't succeed, skydiving is not for you. Disneyland Hotel 1987; Dixie Landings 1993; Dixie Landings 1997; Caribbean Beach 1998; Boardwalk Villas 1999; Vistana Resort 2001; Dixie Landings 2002; Vistana Resort 2002; Marriott Imperial Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas DVC trip TBA "Welcome Home" to us!

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SnazzyCMB Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 586	Re: Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! I picked California Grill, but a close 2nd would have to be flying fish cafe on the boardwalk. If you go in the evening, at the latest PS, it's pretty calm and quiet and the food is amazing. The boardwalk is a nice and romantic, and you can take a romantic stroll before or after dinner. CG is really great too. Neither one is too "stuffy", but the food is fantastic at both. __________________ WooHoo! I am a DVC member and proud of it My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Savannah view at Animal Kingdom Villas 157 days 7 hours 17 minutes

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mwalter Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Mississauga, ON Canada Posts: 354	Re: Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! Le Cellier because it is in the Canada Pavilion (check my location!). Also, when dinner is finished, just step outside to watch Illuminations! __________________ August 2007 - Polynesian July 2005 - WL & Pop Century Christmas 2004 - Pop Century July/August 2004 - AKL August 2003 - All-Star Music Christmas/New Year's 2002 - Radisson Parkway August 2002 - All-Star Music August 2001 - Holiday Inn Family Suites 1976 with parents - offsite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 50th Birthday Trip 242 days 6 hours 47 minutes

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DougiesMommy Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 567	Re: Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! I voted California Grill. The food was just amazing there and not too frufru for my tastes. The view from CG is breathtaking as you sit at your table and watch the castle change colors. And if your lucky enough to time it out to watch Wishes it can't get more romantic. __________________ Cher

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Dr. Teeth Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Somewhere fine and laid-back and mellow and profitable Posts: 130	Re: Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! I voted for California Grill as well, but we're actually struggling with this a bit ourselves, because our trip this May is for our 10th anniversay . Our honeymoon was at Disney and we did a lot of great and memorable dining (on the Grand Plan--that was nice), including Artist's Point and V&A. But California Grill hadn't opened (if I'm not mistaken), so my vote is really just our current choice. With the renovations at CR, however, this has come back as an issue. Has anyone here dined at the Chef's table at V&A? That would definitely tempt us... DT __________________ "Toothy" "This is a narrative of very heavy-duty proportions."

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The Beaver State Posts: 8,484	Re: Anniversary Dinner: Pick One! Thanks for all your help guys! I think I will leave this poll open a while longer, just to get as many opinions as I can. I'm still deciding. We're very casual people overall, and don't usually eat "fancy"...pretty much anything over Denny's is "fancy" for us... And Pooh Fan, you're right. I am trying to plan our anniversary fairly inexpensive. But I guess I've decided that splurging on dinner is okay! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Dizzygirl & Bella = MB BFF 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music

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