Crystal Palace or Tony's

KiKi · 01-19-2007

Planning a sit down meal in the MK one night for our upcoming trip in May.

Which would you choose: Crystal Palace or Tony's.

I've heard some people on here say that they didn't like Tony's. Was it the atmosphere, the food, or something else?

We've eaten at CP a few years back and it was quite good then. I remember them having a good selection at the buffet. Would you say it is still the same?

Thanks,
Kathy

**Dana** · 01-19-2007

I think Tony's has come around from years past. I have only read positive things about that restaurant lately. Crsytal palace is still a great place to eat as well, so you have a tough decision to make. If you think your family will be better off at a buffet that has more options for people to pick from, then go to CP. If your family likes Italian, then head to tony's. There are also the characters to consider too. Do you think that your family will enjoy the characters or a quieter meal? You will have to weigh these options to decide. Either place will be fine quality and service wise. It's what your family likes and is happier doing that will be the decision maker.

emamasa · 01-19-2007

Between just those 2 - Tony's. We aren't huge Pooh fans (I know, I know) & would choose menu over buffet. We had Tony's for lunch in Oct for 1st time - it was good, not something that I have to go back for, but good.

bikedealer · 01-19-2007

We have eaten at Tony's in the last year. It was for lunch, food was good not a loud place at all. We would go back again. Both of us would rather order than do buffets.

Nastory4 · 01-19-2007

If you have children, then I would go with CP, however, I prefer sit downs to buffets.

Soundgod · 01-19-2007

For me, in a contest between Crystal Palace and Tony's Crystal Palace will always win. For me, Tony's has a limited menu and it was simply OK when we ate there in 2004. CP is a buffet with a wide range of choices for your dining pleasure plus the added attraction of characters who disturb you while you're eating. Warning, CP can get pretty loud at times.

mickeymotto · 01-19-2007

We have eaten at both places and liked them both as well. We do like to do CP for character breakfast and enjoy Tony's for dinner. The Tiramisu is fantastic at Tonys if you decide to go there.

I guess it would depend what you prefer in terms to a buffet or being served. We usually try to do a combination of both during our trips. What other places will you be going to?

**ddoll** · 01-19-2007

Personally, I can't bring myself to pay that much for spaghetti and meatballs at Tony's. And you know it's not going to be gourmet Italian food either.

We actually really like CP. The food there is quite good and the place itself is very pretty.

snow'sfriend · 01-19-2007

Tony's is one of my all time favorites, I go every time I visit WDW. It has a great atmosphere and good food. Tony's is usually pretty quiet. I haven't eaten in CP for the longest time, so I can't really comment on that but I've only heard good things about it.

dznylvr · 01-19-2007

We really like CP. We had Tony's during our last trip and though it was good, we are just big fans of CP. Lots of variety, very good deserts, and Tigger, too. You can't beat it!!

hiner · 01-19-2007

We've eaten at both. Tony's atmosphere was nice but the menu was limited and we really didn't care for our meal.

We ate at CP for breakfast not dinner but would love to try it someday.

Good luck in your choice.

Soundgod · 01-19-2007

Honestly, I think their spaghetti bites. It's over thick, I prefer thin or even vermicelli (No. 10 or 11), and also prefer my pasta al dente. This is my personal opinion and does not reflect on other people's preferences.

tiggerlover1971 · 01-20-2007

Crystal palace will win hands down ... When I ate at Tony's the service turned me off My husband and I are on WW so we ordered a steak to share it came out luke warm and the veggies came out cold When I told the waiter that . he said that how they serve it .. well I didnt want to make a big fuss because we were with Friends from Colorado so DH and I just ate it .. after that experience I said I will stick with restaurants that I know or have heard only good reviews from

**MissDisney** · 01-20-2007

Hey Kathy, maybe I am a trouble maker here, but... I hear such good things about Liberty Tree Tavern... the positive feedback is pretty overwhelming. The food is served family-style and is reported to be delicious! I have also heard very, very good things about the burgers at The Plaza!

Good luck, and remember that all MK restaurants will be filled with magic!

iluvwdw · 01-20-2007

I just ate at Tony's in December and it was just OK to me. I probably won't go back for a few trips. The restaurant was very nice and the waitress was a doll, but the food really was just EH.

01-19-2007	#1 (permalink)
KiKi Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 253	Crystal Palace or Tony's Planning a sit down meal in the MK one night for our upcoming trip in May. Which would you choose: Crystal Palace or Tony's. I've heard some people on here say that they didn't like Tony's. Was it the atmosphere, the food, or something else? We've eaten at CP a few years back and it was quite good then. I remember them having a good selection at the buffet. Would you say it is still the same? Thanks, Kathy __________________ Golf Club Resort 1977 Euro Disney 1993 Polynesian 2000 Off-Site 2002 All Star Sports 2003 Saratoga Springs Resort May, 2007 Disney Cruise & POR, March 2008

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Crystal Palace or Tony's I think Tony's has come around from years past. I have only read positive things about that restaurant lately. Crsytal palace is still a great place to eat as well, so you have a tough decision to make. If you think your family will be better off at a buffet that has more options for people to pick from, then go to CP. If your family likes Italian, then head to tony's. There are also the characters to consider too. Do you think that your family will enjoy the characters or a quieter meal? You will have to weigh these options to decide. Either place will be fine quality and service wise. It's what your family likes and is happier doing that will be the decision maker. __________________ ~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. 270 days 2 hours 32 minutes

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emamasa Mickey's other girlfriend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 2,752	Re: Crystal Palace or Tony's Between just those 2 - Tony's. We aren't huge Pooh fans (I know, I know) & would choose menu over buffet. We had Tony's for lunch in Oct for 1st time - it was good, not something that I have to go back for, but good. __________________ Sarah Avatar -5 pretty princesses!! visit me on myspace..... http://www.myspace.com/sarahc33 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: our next trip to my favorite place (a surprise for the kids and with our good friends) we have arrived at the happiest place on earth!

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bikedealer Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Northwest Indiana Posts: 310	Re: Crystal Palace or Tony's We have eaten at Tony's in the last year. It was for lunch, food was good not a loud place at all. We would go back again. Both of us would rather order than do buffets.

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,805	Re: Crystal Palace or Tony's For me, in a contest between Crystal Palace and Tony's Crystal Palace will always win. For me, Tony's has a limited menu and it was simply OK when we ate there in 2004. CP is a buffet with a wide range of choices for your dining pleasure plus the added attraction of characters who disturb you while you're eating. Warning, CP can get pretty loud at times. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 5 days 14 hours 32 minutes

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mickeymotto aka CliffhangerMotto Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not close enough to WDW! Posts: 2,726	Re: Crystal Palace or Tony's We have eaten at both places and liked them both as well. We do like to do CP for character breakfast and enjoy Tony's for dinner. The Tiramisu is fantastic at Tonys if you decide to go there. I guess it would depend what you prefer in terms to a buffet or being served. We usually try to do a combination of both during our trips. What other places will you be going to? __________________ MickeyMotto **~~Magical Memories~~ June 1976~Offsite January 1978~Disneyland March 1995~Offsite November 2004~Universal-Royal Pacific December 2005~AKL/Disney Wonder September 2006~Wilderness Lodge February 2007~Animal Kingdom August 2007~Poly February 2009~Wilderness June 2009~Animal Kingdom Lodge http://www.mickeypath.com/id/1233809966.png My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Well deserved, after the holidays, Adult Only Trip!! 57 days 19 hours 32 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Crystal Palace or Tony's Personally, I can't bring myself to pay that much for spaghetti and meatballs at Tony's. And you know it's not going to be gourmet Italian food either. We actually really like CP. The food there is quite good and the place itself is very pretty. __________________ 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! 15 days 9 hours 32 minutes

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snow'sfriend Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Neverland Posts: 371	Re: Crystal Palace or Tony's Tony's is one of my all time favorites, I go every time I visit WDW. It has a great atmosphere and good food. Tony's is usually pretty quiet. I haven't eaten in CP for the longest time, so I can't really comment on that but I've only heard good things about it.

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dznylvr Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Where I'm at. Posts: 1,182	Re: Crystal Palace or Tony's We really like CP. We had Tony's during our last trip and though it was good, we are just big fans of CP. Lots of variety, very good deserts, and Tigger, too. You can't beat it!! __________________ "I am the powerful, the pleasurable, the indestructible MuShu!" My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our next Disney trip It's a great big beautiful tomorrow, shining at the end of every day!

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: Crystal Palace or Tony's We've eaten at both. Tony's atmosphere was nice but the menu was limited and we really didn't care for our meal. We ate at CP for breakfast not dinner but would love to try it someday. Good luck in your choice. __________________ 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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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,805	Re: Crystal Palace or Tony's Honestly, I think their spaghetti bites. It's over thick, I prefer thin or even vermicelli (No. 10 or 11), and also prefer my pasta al dente. This is my personal opinion and does not reflect on other people's preferences. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 5 days 14 hours 32 minutes

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tiggerlover1971 Official bouncer of DC Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: 100 acre woods Posts: 4,068	Re: Crystal Palace or Tony's Crystal palace will win hands down ... When I ate at Tony's the service turned me off My husband and I are on WW so we ordered a steak to share it came out luke warm and the veggies came out cold When I told the waiter that . he said that how they serve it .. well I didnt want to make a big fuss because we were with Friends from Colorado so DH and I just ate it .. after that experience I said I will stick with restaurants that I know or have heard only good reviews from __________________ Cheryl ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ woohoo only 20 more pounds to go to goal weight

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Crystal Palace or Tony's Hey Kathy, maybe I am a trouble maker here, but... I hear such good things about Liberty Tree Tavern... the positive feedback is pretty overwhelming. The food is served family-style and is reported to be delicious! I have also heard very, very good things about the burgers at The Plaza! Good luck, and remember that all MK restaurants will be filled with magic! __________________ Disneyland Moderator 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 Royal Palm Villas 2004; Vistana Resort 2006; Marriott Cypress Harbour 2007; Boardwalk Villas 2008; AKV Kidani 2009; Saratoga Springs 2009

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,413	Re: Crystal Palace or Tony's I just ate at Tony's in December and it was just OK to me. I probably won't go back for a few trips. The restaurant was very nice and the waitress was a doll, but the food really was just EH. __________________ Kim LIFE IS JUST BETTER WHEN YOU HAVE A DISNEY TRIP PLANNED! 1997 Double Tree ~ 1998 Vistana ~ 1999 April Vistana ~ 1999 July Vistana ~ 1999 Sept All Star Movies ~ 2000 Vistana ~ 2001 Vistana ~ 2002 Vistana ~ 2003 Aug Vistana ~ 2003 Dec All Star Sports, Polynesian & OKW ~ 2004 Feb Vistana ~ 2004 Dec Vistana ~ 2005 Vistana/All Star Music 2006 SSR and Vistana Villages ~ 2007 Sheraton Safari, Vistana, POP Century ~ 2008 Vistana Villages, Animal Kingdom Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our First Stay at BLT as DVC Members - President's Week 2010! 80 days 2 hours 2 minutes