MGM Dining--TS and CS favorties?

daisyd · 02-20-2006

I think every thread I start has to do with food, lol. I need a little direction and some suggestions about MGM dining please

I realize SciFi gets very mixed reviews, but I was thinking my family would LOVE the novelty of the joint

and I have gathered that sticking to burgers and shakes at lunchtime is the safest way to go (??). But now I am wondering if we should just go in for dessert, and eat somewhere else. This will be our first day at WDW after traveling from CA, so there is no way we will be up early enough for breakfast in the park, so I am planning on lunch and dinner here.

My DH would NOT like being force fed his greenbeans (

) at 50's Prime Time, and the Brown Dreby, while I'm sure is wonderful, isn't what we're looking for, so these two aren't options for us.

What are your favorites, and what are your least favorites in this park?

Cheers

Ready2Go · 02-20-2006

We always eat at Pizza Planet....

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-20-2006

We've been to Sci Fi a couple of times and really enjoyed it. I knew going in that it wasn't a 5 star restaurant so we stuck to the basics. I had a pretty good reuben last time, not the best ever but still pretty good. Everyone in our group left full and said they enjoyed their meal. I think it's something so different that it's worth going to if you don't mind burgers.

bali · 02-20-2006

If you don't want to do 50's Prime Time, Sci-Fi is a worthy alternative. :) I didn't like it because I wasn't able to really converse with my family while we were there, and because the B-movie reel kept repeating. There's only so many times I need to see the "Slime Thing From Mars" trailer while I eat.

**BDavis932** · 02-20-2006

How about burgers and shakes for lunch at SciFi and dinner at Hollywood and Vine. It is very yummy, and shares a hallway and restrooms with the 50's prime time, so you can peak in there and check the place out without having to keep your elbows off the table or stand in timeout!! hehehe!

lovemysons · 02-20-2006

We really enjoyed Mama Melrose's back in Dec. I have not tried anything else at MGM except for Pizza Planet.

**ddoll** · 02-20-2006

I think we've been to all of the MGM restaurants now, since it's our family's favorite park.

• Prime Time: your enjoyment is very dependent on your server. If they're no fun, or tired, or whatever, then it's just food in a themed restaurant. We had a great server the first two times and couldn't wait to go back. Then we had one who bordered on mean and it turned us off.

• Sci-Fi: On the advice of several Disney friends, we went to the Sci-Fi just for a mid afternoon snack the firs time. We were enthralled with the place. It was so starkly different from anything else, we couldn't wait to go back there either. (But, my family begged me not to ever force them to eat so much in one day again, after adding a sit-down snack to our schedule) We've been back many times and this is a favorite of ours. We think the food is pretty good.

• H&V: we enjoy it. They're our restaurant of choice when we do the Fantasmic Dining Pkg. There's something for everyone there, and it's quick in and out, good meal.

• Mama Melrose: We had a good meal there the one time we went. Just never got around to going back seeing as there are so many other exciting places in MGM to go to.

• Brown Derby: I never booked this when we had the kids since I knew there was nothing on the menu that would appeal to them. Only went once and it was NOT a good experience. The waiter kept disappearing on us when we needed him and since we had trouble with our food and with the bill, we needed him many times.

• Pizza Planet: while the kids begged to go in there expecting it to be like the place in the movie, it wasn't. And the food was pretty blah. Standard theme park counter service-fare quality. We never went back.

I prefer to go to sit down meals when we can. I'm not a big fan of counter service places. (I guess I'm the picky one!) But there's plenty of both kinds to choose from at MGM.

And just like everything else, you have to try things that you're interested in for yourself. Our experiences and tastes vary widely.

**ddoll** · 02-20-2006

yikes! double post

lovemysons · 02-20-2006

Ddoll really means what she says!!!

I prefer the sit down meals myself. I am on vacation, after all! :)

tiggerfan74 · 02-21-2006

I am pretty much in agreement with Ddoll. We love Sci- Fi and it is great for lunch. Now the food is just pretty good IMO, but the novelty of the place is great,and we had really good service when we were just there. Prime time is wonderful, with the right server. Ours was AMAZING !! I 'll be talking about him in my TR over the next couple of days.

BuzzLightyear · 02-21-2006

Definately go to Sci Fi for the atmosphere. And the food isn't really all that bad.

Erin · 02-21-2006

Those are excellent reviews, Ddoll!!!!

daisyd · 02-21-2006

Thanks for all the advise everyone

Of the 4 parks, MGM is the one that I'm still trying to get a grip on, lol.

I will let you all know what I decide to do!

Andrea · 02-21-2006

I'm glad you're still trying to get a grip on it, because I am, too. It just doesn't seem like there are that many interesting place to eat there, although that's not really true!

jodilt · 02-21-2006

I like Sci-Fi and 50's Prime Time, but you have to be willing to play along at 50's PT or it is no fun. For counter service my favorite is Backlot Express (I think that's the name) over just past Indiana Jones stunt show. It is kind of hidden and avoids alot of the crowds. Just your typical burgers and fries, but I have never waited in a line here. I also like Pizza Planet.

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daisyd Dreams do come true! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: somewhere between here and there Posts: 2,344	MGM Dining--TS and CS favorties? I think every thread I start has to do with food, lol. I need a little direction and some suggestions about MGM dining please I realize SciFi gets very mixed reviews, but I was thinking my family would LOVE the novelty of the joint and I have gathered that sticking to burgers and shakes at lunchtime is the safest way to go (??). But now I am wondering if we should just go in for dessert, and eat somewhere else. This will be our first day at WDW after traveling from CA, so there is no way we will be up early enough for breakfast in the park, so I am planning on lunch and dinner here. My DH would NOT like being force fed his greenbeans ( ) at 50's Prime Time, and the Brown Dreby, while I'm sure is wonderful, isn't what we're looking for, so these two aren't options for us. What are your favorites, and what are your least favorites in this park? Cheers __________________ R2G your avatars rock! DL--too many times to count WDW--just once, Oct 2006

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,387	Re: MGM Dining--TS and CS favorties? If you don't want to do 50's Prime Time, Sci-Fi is a worthy alternative. :) I didn't like it because I wasn't able to really converse with my family while we were there, and because the B-movie reel kept repeating. There's only so many times I need to see the "Slime Thing From Mars" trailer while I eat. __________________ May 02 offsite * May 03 AKL * Oct 03 CSR * May 04 POR * Oct 04 CSR * May 05 BCV * Oct 05 SSR * Dec 05 BWI * Jan 06 WL * May 06 AKL * Sep 06 PC/BCV * Dec 06 WL * Jan 07 CSR * Apr 07 BCV * Jun 07 BW * Oct 07 BWV * Nov 07 WL * May 08 CSR *

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BDavis932 A dream is a wish.... Join Date: May 2002 Location: Central Texas Posts: 3,608	Re: MGM Dining--TS and CS favorties? How about burgers and shakes for lunch at SciFi and dinner at Hollywood and Vine. It is very yummy, and shares a hallway and restrooms with the 50's prime time, so you can peak in there and check the place out without having to keep your elbows off the table or stand in timeout!! hehehe! __________________ DVC/BUDGET TIPS MODERATOR ºoº DVC MEMBER at OKW since 2000 ºoº Love my Mom "Trailblazer" & My Dear Sister "A Goofy Family" 77 DL85 (offsite)94 AS Sports97 ASMusic99 AS Movies00 ASMovies02 OKW03 WLV 04 OKW05 SSR05 ASM06 AKL/OKW/CSR07 DHHIR6/08 AKLV12/08 SSR3/09 AKLV Next Trips: 6/2011 AKLV, 12/2011 BLT, 3/2012 AKLV Buzzers I've met: Gingita, DisneyTeacher, RCharmicheal My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Quick trip the the Great Wolf Lodge in Grapevine, TX 27 days 14 hours 36 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: MGM Dining--TS and CS favorties? I think we've been to all of the MGM restaurants now, since it's our family's favorite park. • Prime Time: your enjoyment is very dependent on your server. If they're no fun, or tired, or whatever, then it's just food in a themed restaurant. We had a great server the first two times and couldn't wait to go back. Then we had one who bordered on mean and it turned us off. • Sci-Fi: On the advice of several Disney friends, we went to the Sci-Fi just for a mid afternoon snack the firs time. We were enthralled with the place. It was so starkly different from anything else, we couldn't wait to go back there either. (But, my family begged me not to ever force them to eat so much in one day again, after adding a sit-down snack to our schedule) We've been back many times and this is a favorite of ours. We think the food is pretty good. • H&V: we enjoy it. They're our restaurant of choice when we do the Fantasmic Dining Pkg. There's something for everyone there, and it's quick in and out, good meal. • Mama Melrose: We had a good meal there the one time we went. Just never got around to going back seeing as there are so many other exciting places in MGM to go to. • Brown Derby: I never booked this when we had the kids since I knew there was nothing on the menu that would appeal to them. Only went once and it was NOT a good experience. The waiter kept disappearing on us when we needed him and since we had trouble with our food and with the bill, we needed him many times. • Pizza Planet: while the kids begged to go in there expecting it to be like the place in the movie, it wasn't. And the food was pretty blah. Standard theme park counter service-fare quality. We never went back. I prefer to go to sit down meals when we can. I'm not a big fan of counter service places. (I guess I'm the picky one!) But there's plenty of both kinds to choose from at MGM. And just like everything else, you have to try things that you're interested in for yourself. Our experiences and tastes vary widely. __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 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 & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & 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 & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 17 days 13 hours 36 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: MGM Dining--TS and CS favorties? yikes! double post __________________ Moderator of DVC, Disney Company • 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 & Royal Pacific • 12/04 Swan • 8/05 Swan & 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 & Swan • 1/08 Boardwalk• 10/08 Villa• 1/09 Swan • 8/09 Condo • 1/10 Swan & PBR My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Viva Las Vegas! 17 days 13 hours 36 minutes Last edited by ddoll; 02-20-2006 at 11:52 PM. Reason: double

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lovemysons Less than 30 to go! Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: In my house Posts: 7,712	Re: MGM Dining--TS and CS favorties? Ddoll really means what she says!!! I prefer the sit down meals myself. I am on vacation, after all! :) __________________ Dopey is the boss of us. Missing the madness. Peppy is still my partner in crime. Is that you, Pu? Fabulous avatar, courtesy of the fabulous Mr. R2Go! ´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxx´¨)Make just one person happy. ´¨) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Holidays full of magic 9 days 18 hours 6 minutes

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daisyd Dreams do come true! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: somewhere between here and there Posts: 2,344	Re: MGM Dining--TS and CS favorties? Thanks for all the advise everyone Of the 4 parks, MGM is the one that I'm still trying to get a grip on, lol. I will let you all know what I decide to do! __________________ R2G your avatars rock! DL--too many times to count WDW--just once, Oct 2006

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jodilt Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: TEXAS Posts: 784	Re: MGM Dining--TS and CS favorties? I like Sci-Fi and 50's Prime Time, but you have to be willing to play along at 50's PT or it is no fun. For counter service my favorite is Backlot Express (I think that's the name) over just past Indiana Jones stunt show. It is kind of hidden and avoids alot of the crowds. Just your typical burgers and fries, but I have never waited in a line here. I also like Pizza Planet. __________________ Disneyland - too many times to count! '01 - Grand Californian '02 - Disneyland Hotel '03, '04 - Grand Californian '05 - Disneyland Hotel WDW '96 - All Star Music '97 - Caribe Royale & Swan '98 - Carribean Beach '99 - Coronado Springs & Dixie Landings '00, '01, '02, '03, '04 - Wilderness Lodge