O'hana's disappointment

livcammom · 02-14-2005

just back me, DH, DD 5 1/2 & DS 2. Had PS for Thursday night 2/10 @ 5:30 & boy were we disappointed in the food. We got right in & my DD & DS loved the coconut broom race & the hula hoop contest but the food was dry & burned. For the amount of money we spent I guess we just expected better food & we are not picky eaters at all!! We did get to see Wishes over the castle so that was a nice touch, FYI they lowered the lights but did not pipe in the music.

anyone has any questions just ask & I'll try to help.

**Dana** · 02-14-2005

I am really sorry that your O'hanna's experience was less than magical. I am happy that you got to see wishes from there though and your DS enjoyed the games. I have been there twice and have nothing but positve things to say about the experiences, so maybe your's was an off day. I do hope you give them another chance.

E&B's Mom · 02-14-2005

Is O'hana a luau or polynesian style. My DH and I discovered on our honeymmon that we just don't like this type of food. Still doing another luau next trip for the kids to experience it, but it just isn't our favorite.

livcammom · 02-14-2005

O'hana's is an all you can eat sit down meal. They bring you salad & some picky foods & dips on a lazy susan in the middle of the table & then they bring you the shrimp & meats on skewers. They keep on offering you more as you eat. Maybe we did have an off night, but will probably not go back. To many other interesting places to try

EmpressJenny · 02-14-2005

O'hana is not to be confused with the luau. I thought O'hana was very average, but the luau is wonderful!

E&B's Mom · 02-14-2005

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Originally Posted by EmpressJenny

O'hana is not to be confused with the luau. I thought O'hana was very average, but the luau is wonderful!

This is why I need to lurk here more often!!

**cinderbella** · 02-14-2005

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Originally Posted by livcammom

just back me, DH, DD 5 1/2 & DS 2. Had PS for Thursday night 2/10 @ 5:30 & boy were we disappointed in the food. We got right in & my DD & DS loved the coconut broom race & the hula hoop contest but the food was dry & burned. For the amount of money we spent I guess we just expected better food & we are not picky eaters at all!! We did get to see Wishes over the castle so that was a nice touch, FYI they lowered the lights but did not pipe in the music.

anyone has any questions just ask & I'll try to help.

I agree with you 100%..........Ive said it here before but my 'Ohanas experience was anything but wonderful either.....the fact that i had heard they piped in the music, and then didnt, was a HUGE dissappointment since we were not planning to see Wishes up close (we ended up going..thank god..)..and it seemed that during the show the servers stop all serving..which is a nice idea so that people can see the show..but..we didnt have any drinks left or any meat left...and then after the show they refilled our drinks and never...ever brought us any more food...we were only served steak and turkey...we never saw the shrimp or pork...i will admit what we had was excellent..the service was just crap (btw i just realized we were never once called "cousin"...isnt that like their trademark?) we'll probaly go again and hope for a better server...just not for awhile...

Cavey · 02-14-2005

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Originally Posted by E&B's Mom

This is why I need to lurk here more often!!

Naw, just put your foot in your mouth along with the rest of us.

Haven't tried O'Hana's, but I will give Kona Cafe a thumbs up.

livcammom · 02-14-2005

they all called us cousin. I totally agree with you on the service, it was horrible!!!!!!!! I don't think they took one think off of our table, it was so cluttered we couldn't move

I guess I just expected more for the amount we were paying & from all of the praise from these boards. Big disappointment

sandanv1 · 02-14-2005

I think sometimes the food is hit or miss. I have experienced dried out burned turkey. But the very next time served, during the same visit, the turkey was delicious. I do admit I gobble down the Shrimp, and have never had bad shrimp.

WDWaddict · 02-14-2005

We went in December for DH's bday and had a 5:10 PS. We LOVED it and had great servers. They kept the drinks flowing and the food kept coming and coming..we never wanted for a single thing. They brought out a desert for DH and sang Happy Bday. We were called cousin a couple times and the staff was very attentive to us b/c DH has a shrimp allergy. The chef even came out to talk to DH when we first arrived. During our meal we sat right at the window and got to watch the castle change colors. Also someone got married in the gazebo while we were eating and a nice little fireworks show went on right outside the window we were sitting at. We had a really good experience w/ great service, so we are very greatful for that. Had it not been great, I definately would have been disappointed to spend that much $.

ZarSu · 02-14-2005

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Originally Posted by EmpressJenny

O'hana is not to be confused with the luau. I thought O'hana was very average, but the luau is wonderful!

Hmm We loved the food at Ohanna's and thought the Luau's food rated a low "OK". The main thing we disliked with the luau is the fact that couples can not sit next to each other, you must sit accross from each other and the tables are so big because there is the platter holder in the middle of the table. We will not do the luau ever again even though the show is great, but we will be doing Ohannas a few times next time we are there.

**Dopey** · 02-14-2005

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Originally Posted by cinderbella

I agree with you 100%..........Ive said it here before but my 'Ohanas experience was anything but wonderful either.....the fact that i had heard they piped in the music, and then didnt, was a HUGE dissappointment since we were not planning to see Wishes up close (we ended up going..thank god..)..and it seemed that during the show the servers stop all serving..which is a nice idea so that people can see the show..but..we didnt have any drinks left or any meat left...and then after the show they refilled our drinks and never...ever brought us any more food...we were only served steak and turkey...we never saw the shrimp or pork...i will admit what we had was excellent..the service was just crap (btw i just realized we were never once called "cousin"...isnt that like their trademark?) we'll probaly go again and hope for a better server...just not for awhile...

I am sorry to hear that they didn't pipe in the music for Wishes. They did when we were there.
This isn't a restaurant where you go solely for the food, I think, it's the experience on the whole. Nothing special but also nothing to sneeze at.
Not a couples restaurant to be sure.

hiner · 02-14-2005

It's nice to see that it is about 1/2 and 1/2 and not all bad. I just booked O'hana's for our trip..dinner. DH can be very picky at times while DS is always willing to try something. I hope we have a good experience.

One question.....should we request to be seated by the windows or the fire pit? I read to request a table in the room with the firepit, but I would really like to see the view too.

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-14-2005

I am sorry your meal was less than great. 'Ohana is a must do for us and we have never been let down.

The fire pit is in the main dining area so you can get a window seat and still be in the general fire pit area.

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livcammom Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56	O'hana's disappointment just back me, DH, DD 5 1/2 & DS 2. Had PS for Thursday night 2/10 @ 5:30 & boy were we disappointed in the food. We got right in & my DD & DS loved the coconut broom race & the hula hoop contest but the food was dry & burned. For the amount of money we spent I guess we just expected better food & we are not picky eaters at all!! We did get to see Wishes over the castle so that was a nice touch, FYI they lowered the lights but did not pipe in the music. anyone has any questions just ask & I'll try to help. __________________

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: O'hana's disappointment I am really sorry that your O'hanna's experience was less than magical. I am happy that you got to see wishes from there though and your DS enjoyed the games. I have been there twice and have nothing but positve things to say about the experiences, so maybe your's was an off day. I do hope you give them another chance. __________________ ~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. 272 days 22 hours 31 minutes

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E&B's Mom Just keep swimming . . . Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,856	Re: O'hana's disappointment Is O'hana a luau or polynesian style. My DH and I discovered on our honeymmon that we just don't like this type of food. Still doing another luau next trip for the kids to experience it, but it just isn't our favorite. __________________ 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 Sailing, Sailing . . . . .

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livcammom Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56	Re: O'hana's disappointment O'hana's is an all you can eat sit down meal. They bring you salad & some picky foods & dips on a lazy susan in the middle of the table & then they bring you the shrimp & meats on skewers. They keep on offering you more as you eat. Maybe we did have an off night, but will probably not go back. To many other interesting places to try __________________

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EmpressJenny MB's Half-Yard President Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: St. Pete, FL Posts: 2,399	Re: O'hana's disappointment O'hana is not to be confused with the luau. I thought O'hana was very average, but the luau is wonderful! __________________ Grand Floridian: Honeymoon 2003 - Coronado Springs: Spring 2004 - Polynesian: Sept. 2004 - Animal Kingdom Lodge: Jan. 2005 - Grand Floridian: April 2005 - PORiverside: May 2005 - Beach Club Villas: May 2005 - Boardwalk Concierge: Sept. 2005 Rescuer of MK Froggies

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livcammom Mouseketeer Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 56	Re: O'hana's disappointment they all called us cousin. I totally agree with you on the service, it was horrible!!!!!!!! I don't think they took one think off of our table, it was so cluttered we couldn't move I guess I just expected more for the amount we were paying & from all of the praise from these boards. Big disappointment __________________

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sandanv1 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: 15 miles from WDW Posts: 1,110	Re: O'hana's disappointment I think sometimes the food is hit or miss. I have experienced dried out burned turkey. But the very next time served, during the same visit, the turkey was delicious. I do admit I gobble down the Shrimp, and have never had bad shrimp. __________________ Now that we live in near WDW, we stop by every couple weeks! "Of course I don't look busy...I did it right the first time! 2005 - Moved 20 miles from WDW POR (Oct) Fort Wilderness (Dec) 2004 - Pop Cent. (Feb, April) POR(Oct,Dec) Caribbean (Oct) 2003 - All Star Music (Feb.) All Star Sports (April), POR (Oct), CSR (Dec) 2002 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), POR (Oct), AKL (Aug), off site (may):(, CSR (April), Caribbean (Feb) 2001 - Fort Wilderness (Dec), PO Riverside (Oct)

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WDWaddict Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Northern VA Posts: 508	Re: O'hana's disappointment We went in December for DH's bday and had a 5:10 PS. We LOVED it and had great servers. They kept the drinks flowing and the food kept coming and coming..we never wanted for a single thing. They brought out a desert for DH and sang Happy Bday. We were called cousin a couple times and the staff was very attentive to us b/c DH has a shrimp allergy. The chef even came out to talk to DH when we first arrived. During our meal we sat right at the window and got to watch the castle change colors. Also someone got married in the gazebo while we were eating and a nice little fireworks show went on right outside the window we were sitting at. We had a really good experience w/ great service, so we are very greatful for that. Had it not been great, I definately would have been disappointed to spend that much $. __________________ June 1992~WDW 1996/1998/2001~Disneyland Nov 2002~WDW Nov 2003(twice)~WDW December 2004~POFQ February 2005~Pop Century June 2005~Disneyland June 2008~Disneyland(Disneyland Hotel!) June 2009~CBR Pirate room

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: O'hana's disappointment It's nice to see that it is about 1/2 and 1/2 and not all bad. I just booked O'hana's for our trip..dinner. DH can be very picky at times while DS is always willing to try something. I hope we have a good experience. One question.....should we request to be seated by the windows or the fire pit? I read to request a table in the room with the firepit, but I would really like to see the view too. __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,305	Re: O'hana's disappointment I am sorry your meal was less than great. 'Ohana is a must do for us and we have never been let down. The fire pit is in the main dining area so you can get a window seat and still be in the general fire pit area. __________________ ~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 3 hours 31 minutes

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