DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe...

boucher0911 · 01-24-2005

So we're finally starting to finalize our plans with our friends that will be meeting us at Disney for a few days. They all live in FL (West Palm area) and are driving up to spend time with us. There is one night that we will all be together so we thought it would be fun to take the kids to Rainforest Cafe for dinner. There are 10 of us (including an infant and two toddlers). We called Rainforest today to make reservations and they told us they would have to reserve two tables for us and they couldn't say for sure that we would be seated together! I understand it may be a little more difficult and we are more than willing to wait a little longer if neccessary, but the whole point of us getting together is to actually visit with each other - not to scream "pass the ketchup!!" across the Amazon!!

I thought this was the whole point of making reservations (I don't even think they call them PS at Rainforest). Any tips from anyone? Any other suggestions for a fun place to eat at DTD or somewhere else outside the parks? It has to be kid friendly! Thanks for listening to my gripe!

**DisneyTeacher** · 01-24-2005

I think 'Ohana at the Poly is very kid friendly and I know for a fact that they will seat 10 people together. There are games for the kids and the food is always good.

boucher0911 · 01-24-2005

That's actually a good idea. I've never been there, though - is it very kid friendly? Are there things to keep two toddlers amused through a lengthy dinner? I hadn't even given the resorts a thought - DTD seemed perfect since there is so much to do there to keep the kids entertained. What about the Boardwalk? Is it kid friendly? Any eateries that you guys would reccomend?

**DisneyTeacher** · 01-25-2005

Honestly, you are going to WDW, almost every place is kid friendly. The Boardwalk is another good idea, there are a couple of nice restaurants there as well. 'Ohana has a couple of activities for the kids to participate in as well as a very relaxed atmosphere. There is a menu for the kids if they don't like the food offered, you just have to ask for it. You can always go to Downtown Disney after you finish dinner. I like to go out and watch the Electric Water Pagent from the beach at the Poly after a nice meal at 'Ohana.

disneyguy · 01-25-2005

At 'Ohanas they have games around the room just for the kids. I would recomend that. I would also suggest contacting the Rainforest Cafe at AK, it has an enterance inside the park and outside the park. Chef Mickey's is also wonderful.

dznygrl · 01-25-2005

Wow, what a crappy situation. That's ridiculous. It's obvious to me when a restaurant doesn't want your business that bad--they can't guarantee that you'll be seated together, even if you make reservations way in advance???

DisneyTeacher already stole my suggestion! 'Ohana is great for big groups, and it's fun for kids too...especially if they're willing to participate in the coconut races or hula hoop contests.

mickaholic4077 · 01-25-2005

To me,RC is an over-priced tourist trap. You will do great at Ohana's!!

phayes93 · 01-25-2005

I also have been less-than-impressed with RF at DTD. My favorite DTD eatery is Planet Hollywood.
I ditto the suggestion for O'Hana. It's not only kid-friendly, it's grownup-friendly,too. Plenty of entertainment and games (I love watching the kids do the hoop race around the restaurant). And I alomost forgot - the food is fantastic and there's plenty of it.
Family friendly? Of course. After all, what does "O'Hana" mean????

JOANN · 01-25-2005

I think the RF is definately over priced. Chef Mickey's is very nice. Sometimes a restaurant just cannot put everyone together. I know this last Thanksgiving we ate at Chef Mickey's, and had 4 individual tables. Of course there were 25 of us. With only 10, I'm sure you will all sit together.' Good luck!!! Chef Mickey's is a character dinner, and it is alot of fun!!!!

JOANN

lovemysons · 01-25-2005

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Originally Posted by mickaholic4077

To me,RC is an over-priced tourist trap. You will do great at Ohana's!!

I have never understood the draw. It is overpriced, even outside of Disney, and the food isn't anything special. It is definitely not a "must do" kind of place.

**DisneyTeacher** · 01-25-2005

I think the Rainforest Cafe is all about the atmosphere. The restaurant is unique and not your run of the mill TGI Friday's. We have been to 2 different RC and I thought the food was fine, not great but still good. It's not a must do for us but I have been to worse places and paid a lot more.

boucher0911 · 01-25-2005

Wow- a pretty overwhelming response for O'hana's. I'm definitely going to suggest this to the others in our group. I've never even been to the Poly, so this might be a good chance to check it out. Does anyone know if they have a playground or something of that sort for the kids to play at before or after dinner?

disneyguy · 01-25-2005

Quote:

Originally Posted by boucher0911

Wow- a pretty overwhelming response for O'hana's. I'm definitely going to suggest this to the others in our group. I've never even been to the Poly, so this might be a good chance to check it out. Does anyone know if they have a playground or something of that sort for the kids to play at before or after dinner?

I know there are playgrounds, around the Poly, but not sure where. They could also play on the beach.

Disneywife · 01-25-2005

I don't know if the Rainforest Cafe there is anything like the one near me, but my dd is scared to bits of the place. Every 15 minutes you loudly hear, see, and feel thunder, lightening, and large animals panicking. For a young one that might not be so fun...

Val32 · 01-25-2005

I vote for Ohana's as well. We went there our very 1st nite in Disney.
And we had such a bad start to our vacation thanks to USAir

, but
Ohana's put the smile back on all our faces!!! Even my DM enjoyed it!!!
The only down side was that I did not have time to locate my camera upon arrival, we literally raced from the airport to ck-in at the hotel to Ohana's for dinner!
I saw alot of large groups there and my DD even joined in the different activities there and afterwards we went outside to see Wishes from the beach and we were delighted when we saw the Electric water Pageant!! I had no idea about this!!! My DD delightfully played in the sand on the beach and had fun just doing that and watching the show!!! It was very magical from that time at Ohana's on... ohh.... also after dinner we had fun checking out the souvenir shops next door before we ventured outside.
I would definately go there!!!!

01-24-2005	#1 (permalink)
boucher0911 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 461	DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe... So we're finally starting to finalize our plans with our friends that will be meeting us at Disney for a few days. They all live in FL (West Palm area) and are driving up to spend time with us. There is one night that we will all be together so we thought it would be fun to take the kids to Rainforest Cafe for dinner. There are 10 of us (including an infant and two toddlers). We called Rainforest today to make reservations and they told us they would have to reserve two tables for us and they couldn't say for sure that we would be seated together! I understand it may be a little more difficult and we are more than willing to wait a little longer if neccessary, but the whole point of us getting together is to actually visit with each other - not to scream "pass the ketchup!!" across the Amazon!! I thought this was the whole point of making reservations (I don't even think they call them PS at Rainforest). Any tips from anyone? Any other suggestions for a fun place to eat at DTD or somewhere else outside the parks? It has to be kid friendly! Thanks for listening to my gripe! __________________ Dawn Pop Century~April/May 2008 Off-Site~2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 All Star Movies~2001 Wilderness Lodge (Honeymoon)~1999 Multiple off site visits prior to 1999

01-24-2005	#2 (permalink)
DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe... I think 'Ohana at the Poly is very kid friendly and I know for a fact that they will seat 10 people together. There are games for the kids and the food is always good. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 242 days 7 hours 17 minutes

01-24-2005	#3 (permalink)
boucher0911 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 461	Re: DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe... That's actually a good idea. I've never been there, though - is it very kid friendly? Are there things to keep two toddlers amused through a lengthy dinner? I hadn't even given the resorts a thought - DTD seemed perfect since there is so much to do there to keep the kids entertained. What about the Boardwalk? Is it kid friendly? Any eateries that you guys would reccomend? __________________ Dawn Pop Century~April/May 2008 Off-Site~2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 All Star Movies~2001 Wilderness Lodge (Honeymoon)~1999 Multiple off site visits prior to 1999

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe... Honestly, you are going to WDW, almost every place is kid friendly. The Boardwalk is another good idea, there are a couple of nice restaurants there as well. 'Ohana has a couple of activities for the kids to participate in as well as a very relaxed atmosphere. There is a menu for the kids if they don't like the food offered, you just have to ask for it. You can always go to Downtown Disney after you finish dinner. I like to go out and watch the Electric Water Pagent from the beach at the Poly after a nice meal at 'Ohana. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 242 days 7 hours 17 minutes

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disneyguy Moderator/DC's Airmouse Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Maryland Posts: 3,195	Re: DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe... At 'Ohanas they have games around the room just for the kids. I would recomend that. I would also suggest contacting the Rainforest Cafe at AK, it has an enterance inside the park and outside the park. Chef Mickey's is also wonderful. __________________ New to DC? Looking for An Abreviations List? Click Here. *Just keep swimming, swimming, swimming...* --------------- Its been far too long.... Most recent: POFQ Feb 2005

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01-25-2005	#6 (permalink)
dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe... Wow, what a crappy situation. That's ridiculous. It's obvious to me when a restaurant doesn't want your business that bad--they can't guarantee that you'll be seated together, even if you make reservations way in advance??? DisneyTeacher already stole my suggestion! 'Ohana is great for big groups, and it's fun for kids too...especially if they're willing to participate in the coconut races or hula hoop contests. __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 42 days 6 hours 17 minutes

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mickaholic4077 Currently in Timeout! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: 90 miles from The Mick!!!!! Posts: 6,181	Re: DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe... To me,RC is an over-priced tourist trap. You will do great at Ohana's!!

01-25-2005	#8 (permalink)
phayes93 Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2003 Location: Godfrey, Ill. near St. Louis Posts: 1,263	Re: DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe... I also have been less-than-impressed with RF at DTD. My favorite DTD eatery is Planet Hollywood. I ditto the suggestion for O'Hana. It's not only kid-friendly, it's grownup-friendly,too. Plenty of entertainment and games (I love watching the kids do the hoop race around the restaurant). And I alomost forgot - the food is fantastic and there's plenty of it. Family friendly? Of course. After all, what does "O'Hana" mean???? __________________ Off-site 1972, 1973, 1977, 1979, 1980, 1982, 1986, 1989, 1997, 2000 Yacht Club 1991 Old Key West (Vacation Club) 1993 Caribe Royale 1995 All-Star Sports 1997 Disneyland Pacific Hotel 1999 All-Star Sports 2000 All-Star Movies 2001 All-Star Music 2002 Dolphin 2002-2003 (Xmas) Caribbean Beach Resort - 2003 Port Orleans Riverside & Poly - 2005 Pop Century - December 2005 Pop Century - Dec. 2007-Jan. 2008

01-25-2005	#9 (permalink)
JOANN Mouse Meister Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CRETE, Illinois Posts: 1,041	Re: DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe... I think the RF is definately over priced. Chef Mickey's is very nice. Sometimes a restaurant just cannot put everyone together. I know this last Thanksgiving we ate at Chef Mickey's, and had 4 individual tables. Of course there were 25 of us. With only 10, I'm sure you will all sit together.' Good luck!!! Chef Mickey's is a character dinner, and it is alot of fun!!!! JOANN __________________ Been There, Done That, DID IT AGAIN!! Oct. 23-Nov. 6 2005! When You Wish Upon a Star! 1975 Contemporary, 1977 Royal Plaza, 1986-1991 CBR, 1993-1997 Dixie Landings, 1998 Wilderness Lodge, 1999(Twice)-2000(Twice) CSR, 2001(Twice)-2002(Twice)-2003(Twice) CSR & AKL, 2004 AKL & CSR 3 times, 2005(Twice) POFQ Going to Disneyland Sept. 9-12th!!!!!!

01-25-2005	#11 (permalink)
DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe... I think the Rainforest Cafe is all about the atmosphere. The restaurant is unique and not your run of the mill TGI Friday's. We have been to 2 different RC and I thought the food was fine, not great but still good. It's not a must do for us but I have been to worse places and paid a lot more. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas~2009 Hilton Head Island~ 2009 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come 242 days 7 hours 17 minutes

01-25-2005	#12 (permalink)
boucher0911 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 461	Re: DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe... Wow- a pretty overwhelming response for O'hana's. I'm definitely going to suggest this to the others in our group. I've never even been to the Poly, so this might be a good chance to check it out. Does anyone know if they have a playground or something of that sort for the kids to play at before or after dinner? __________________ Dawn Pop Century~April/May 2008 Off-Site~2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 All Star Movies~2001 Wilderness Lodge (Honeymoon)~1999 Multiple off site visits prior to 1999

01-25-2005	#14 (permalink)
Disneywife Mouse Meister Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 1,427	Re: DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe... I don't know if the Rainforest Cafe there is anything like the one near me, but my dd is scared to bits of the place. Every 15 minutes you loudly hear, see, and feel thunder, lightening, and large animals panicking. For a young one that might not be so fun...

01-25-2005	#15 (permalink)
Val32 Villainous Vixen Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: New Jersey for now... Posts: 4,096	Re: DTD Rainforest Cafe gripe... I vote for Ohana's as well. We went there our very 1st nite in Disney. And we had such a bad start to our vacation thanks to USAir , but Ohana's put the smile back on all our faces!!! Even my DM enjoyed it!!! The only down side was that I did not have time to locate my camera upon arrival, we literally raced from the airport to ck-in at the hotel to Ohana's for dinner! I saw alot of large groups there and my DD even joined in the different activities there and afterwards we went outside to see Wishes from the beach and we were delighted when we saw the Electric water Pageant!! I had no idea about this!!! My DD delightfully played in the sand on the beach and had fun just doing that and watching the show!!! It was very magical from that time at Ohana's on... ohh.... also after dinner we had fun checking out the souvenir shops next door before we ventured outside. I would definately go there!!!! __________________ 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 ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Going back for MNSSHP and FW Festival!!! Relaxing at the Beach Club!!

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