50s Prime Time or Sci Fi???

Allyson · 02-03-2007

I know they both get mixed reviews, but we want to try one this trip during our SWW visit - never been to either before.

Which would you choose and why?

Goofballorama · 02-03-2007

I loved Prime time! It was fun and the atmosphere was great.

KingOMiami · 02-03-2007

We ate at Sci-Fi during our Labor Day weekend trip. Loved the ambiance and sitting in those lil' car booths is too cool! The food is absolutely fantastic by the way!
I had the skirt steak, DW had the chicken and DMIL had the BBQ ribs and I got to eat half of their plates and it was all YUMMY!

**cinderbella** · 02-03-2007

I picked Prime Time.
We have eaten at both and we loved the ambiance of Sci Fi the food was sort of...weird! It's awesome to sit in those cars and watch the movie trailers...but then to order a steak or salmon? It's just...odd. I have heard for lunch they have more of an "onion rings and burgers" type of menu but I have never been there for that.
Now Prime Time..that's some good eating! I had the fried chicken and dave had the meatloaf and BOTH were so delicious we loved it! We had a great waitress too...she really made it worth while and the ambiance in there is very homey and nice as well...not as nice as Sci Fi but the better food made up for it!

KarenWDWCP · 02-03-2007

I voted for Prime Time. I ate there on my last trip and the food was good (if you like homey style food like pot roast and fried chicken). Our waitress was not great, but the other waitress in our area was hilarious and made up for it.

timsha · 02-03-2007

I voted for Sci Fi. We only do a late lunch, and we like a more quiet atmosphere to have a conversation during meals, and we do not like to be interrupted. The old movie trailers are fun to watch also.

ssn · 02-03-2007

We actually like both - but prefer Prime Time. Love the homey comfort food and the Smores dessert is awesome. Sci-Fi was good for lunch - burgers, etc. There are 3 of us though, so someone has to sit alone behind the other 2!

The servers at PT have always been alot of fun - I'd try it if I was you!

Jen · 02-03-2007

I say Prime Time ~ but I haven't eaten there. I've been to Sci Fi and really didn't like it. For someone like me who doesn't eat seafood, I found the dinner menu very limited.

The atmosphere there was fun though.

mickeymotto · 02-03-2007

Prime Time over Sci-Fi...food is much better! (IMO)

iluvwdw · 02-03-2007

I've never been to either, but I voted Sci Fi because of the cool cars and movies. I want to eat there one day!!!

KittieKChick · 02-03-2007

I've never been to Prime and I don't really think I want to, to be honest. Dh and I did eat at Sci Fi in July, and it was fabulous! We were on the dining plan, so we got to sample several different things. I think we both got the ribs for our main dish, but we got different things for an appetizer and desert. Fabulous food, I will definitely eat there again! We went there for lunch, by the way.

**llama** · 02-03-2007

I agree with Bella that the menu of Sci-Fi is kinda "weird" for the atmosphere - and though the Prime Time Cafe was fun the first time, I don't like being bugged while I eat - so I wouldn't really choose either - but if I had to, I'd go with Prime Time cause the "comfort food" is really quite good.

GrumpyDad · 02-03-2007

I found one of the secrets to the Prime Time this last trip. If you don't have young children with you, sit at the bar! The bartender keeps in the mood, but is not a "nag" like the "moms" are. I really enjoyed talking to Bill this last trip and of course the meat loaf is probably my favorite meal at WDW. One of the pluses for me is my Grandmother's kitchen looked just like one of the kitchens here. She had all the same materials and colors, it is just a trip back in time for me.

Sci-Fi's menu is a bit odd for the type of resturant, but it is nice to have good sea food available. My only complaint about the Sci-Fi is that you do have to make ressies. I have tried to just walk in any number of times during off season and it is always a HUGE wait for walk ins.

jk8 · 02-03-2007

No question Sci-Fi. I think it is really fun.
I don't like being messed with while I eat so it will never be Prime-time for me.

Soundgod · 02-03-2007

Prime Time has never interested me. We ate lunch at Sci-Fi Drive in once and it was ok.

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Allyson MB's Gigglebox Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 2,029	50s Prime Time or Sci Fi??? I know they both get mixed reviews, but we want to try one this trip during our SWW visit - never been to either before. Which would you choose and why? __________________ Been going as a family since 2004! Nine trips and counting! Three MNSSHPs and one MVMCP under our belt. Resorts = CSR, ASMo, POP, ASSports, POR, CBR, OKW & POFQ Mom to two precious boys!! The ONLY MBer I've met...KingOMiami!! (Even though Kip and I are practically neighbors!! ) (I really KNOW MICKEYMom - not just from MB!!)

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Goofballorama Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Down the Rabbit Hole Posts: 220	Re: 50s Prime Time or Sci Fi??? I loved Prime time! It was fun and the atmosphere was great. __________________ Goofballorama I reject your reality and substitute my own. Mar. 2008-Port Orleans Riverside Dec. 2007-Wonder & Beach Club Oct. 2007-Grand Californian Jun. 2007-Off Site Dec. 2006-All Star Music Feb. 2006-Wonder & Fort Wilderness 2000-Poly World's moodiest loser

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KingOMiami Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 567	Re: 50s Prime Time or Sci Fi??? We ate at Sci-Fi during our Labor Day weekend trip. Loved the ambiance and sitting in those lil' car booths is too cool! The food is absolutely fantastic by the way! I had the skirt steak, DW had the chicken and DMIL had the BBQ ribs and I got to eat half of their plates and it was all YUMMY! __________________ '72 Contemporary '74 Poly '81 Golf Resort '89 Grad Night '94 Offsite '06 Pop, Grovesnor, ASMu, AS Sports '07 AS Movies, AS Sports, Coronado , VWL '08 AKV, AS Sports COMING SOON - *Saratoga Springs Resort 1/11-1/15* Avatar: The Mrs., Donald & I at Epcot MB'ers I have met: Allyson, Huakai, Nastory4, rlcarmichael, Skwak, Val32 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: January Trip to SSR, or maybe BWV if we're lucky! 95 days 15 hours 13 minutes

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 6,130	Re: 50s Prime Time or Sci Fi??? I picked Prime Time. We have eaten at both and we loved the ambiance of Sci Fi the food was sort of...weird! It's awesome to sit in those cars and watch the movie trailers...but then to order a steak or salmon? It's just...odd. I have heard for lunch they have more of an "onion rings and burgers" type of menu but I have never been there for that. Now Prime Time..that's some good eating! I had the fried chicken and dave had the meatloaf and BOTH were so delicious we loved it! We had a great waitress too...she really made it worth while and the ambiance in there is very homey and nice as well...not as nice as Sci Fi but the better food made up for it! __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I am done with Grad School in... 216 days 21 hours 13 minutes

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KarenWDWCP Mouse Meister Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,253	Re: 50s Prime Time or Sci Fi??? I voted for Prime Time. I ate there on my last trip and the food was good (if you like homey style food like pot roast and fried chicken). Our waitress was not great, but the other waitress in our area was hilarious and made up for it. __________________ Karen WDW College Program Alum Spring 2000 1984 - Contemporary ~ 1991 - Caribbean Beach ~ 1999 - Port Orleans French Quarter ~ 2000 - Vista Way (College Program) ~ 2001 - AllStar Music ~ 2002, 2003, 2005, 2006 & 2007 - Port Orleans Riverside ~ 2008 Beach Club My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Another Free Dining Trip (this will be number 4!) I can't believe it! I'm back and probably still stuffed from all that free food!

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timsha Mouse Meister Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Foster. RI Posts: 1,078	Re: 50s Prime Time or Sci Fi??? I voted for Sci Fi. We only do a late lunch, and we like a more quiet atmosphere to have a conversation during meals, and we do not like to be interrupted. The old movie trailers are fun to watch also. __________________ Next trip 9/20 - 9/27 at the GF My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our second MNSSHP Time to start planning a MVMCP!!

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ssn Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,107	Re: 50s Prime Time or Sci Fi??? We actually like both - but prefer Prime Time. Love the homey comfort food and the Smores dessert is awesome. Sci-Fi was good for lunch - burgers, etc. There are 3 of us though, so someone has to sit alone behind the other 2! The servers at PT have always been alot of fun - I'd try it if I was you! __________________ 2008 POP/Polynesian August 2007 AS Movies & Cinderella's Castle Suite!! April 2007 Contemporary/Beach Club 2005 Wilderness Lodge/Disney Wonder Cruise 2004 Port Orleans FQ/Vero Beach (10th Anniver.) 2003 Polynesian (DH's 40th bday)(DD's 1st WDW trip) 2001 Port Orleans Riverside 1999 Caribbean Beach 1994 Grand Floridian (honeymoon) 1981 Polynesian 1973 1st WDW trip - off property ....Please stand clear of the doors....Por favor mentega se alejado de las puertas.... My Disney Countdown Counting down to: My 40th Birthday Trip! 43 days 13 hours 14 minutes

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Jen kiss me, i'm irish Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Pocono Mtns., Pennsylvania Posts: 2,765	Re: 50s Prime Time or Sci Fi??? I say Prime Time ~ but I haven't eaten there. I've been to Sci Fi and really didn't like it. For someone like me who doesn't eat seafood, I found the dinner menu very limited. The atmosphere there was fun though. __________________ Defender of Chit Chat ...11 trips to WDW since 1981 Avatar of the Week: fireworks MBer's i've met: erin, cavey, gingita, chastmastr, quakercub, soundgod, catfish1999, slartybartfest, cousin mike, jenbarnwell, lovemysons, val32, wishuponastar, princessalyssa, iluvwdw, mickaholic4077 and empressjenny Visit me on MySpace My Scrapbook Gallery

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iluvwdw Disney Dreaming Daily Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,767	Re: 50s Prime Time or Sci Fi??? I've never been to either, but I voted Sci Fi because of the cool cars and movies. I want to eat there one day!!! __________________ 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: Thanksgiving at Animal Kingdom Villas! It's a surprise for the kids! 44 days 0 hours 28 minutes

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KittieKChick Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 613	Re: 50s Prime Time or Sci Fi??? I've never been to Prime and I don't really think I want to, to be honest. Dh and I did eat at Sci Fi in July, and it was fabulous! We were on the dining plan, so we got to sample several different things. I think we both got the ribs for our main dish, but we got different things for an appetizer and desert. Fabulous food, I will definitely eat there again! We went there for lunch, by the way. __________________ Brandy - Mommy to a 'May 2007' Princess! I miss the mouse already! Going back in May 2009! **19901997200020052006-Belated Honeymoon My Disney Countdown Counting down to:** Our Big Family Trip - DD's First WDW Trip! 207 days 15 hours 13 minutes

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llama I Exceed Expectations Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 6,554	Re: 50s Prime Time or Sci Fi??? I agree with Bella that the menu of Sci-Fi is kinda "weird" for the atmosphere - and though the Prime Time Cafe was fun the first time, I don't like being bugged while I eat - so I wouldn't really choose either - but if I had to, I'd go with Prime Time cause the "comfort food" is really quite good. __________________ Moderator - Sa-fari, Sa-goodie ´¨) ¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)¸.•¨) (¸.•´xxxxxx(¸.•`xxxI'm Not Bossy - I Just Have Good Ideas ´¨) A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" Dopey is my Bad Influence - Discuss It's Murdoch with an "H" My Disney Countdown Counting down to:* Two weeks of Florida sun! 114 days 18 hours 13 minutes

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GrumpyDad Mouse Meister Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Oak Park, IL Posts: 1,174	Re: 50s Prime Time or Sci Fi??? I found one of the secrets to the Prime Time this last trip. If you don't have young children with you, sit at the bar! The bartender keeps in the mood, but is not a "nag" like the "moms" are. I really enjoyed talking to Bill this last trip and of course the meat loaf is probably my favorite meal at WDW. One of the pluses for me is my Grandmother's kitchen looked just like one of the kitchens here. She had all the same materials and colors, it is just a trip back in time for me. Sci-Fi's menu is a bit odd for the type of resturant, but it is nice to have good sea food available. My only complaint about the Sci-Fi is that you do have to make ressies. I have tried to just walk in any number of times during off season and it is always a HUGE wait for walk ins. __________________ . Jan 2007 Caribbean Beach Dec/Jan 2005/2006 Disney Poly / Disney Wonder New Years Trip Nov 2003 - Caribbean Beach ~* Nov 2002 – Coronado Springs ~ Feb 2001 – Boardwalk Feb 2000 – Swan ~~~~~ Feb 1999 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1998 – Boardwalk Feb 1997 – Yacht Club ~~~ Jan 1996 – Beach Club ~~~ May 1995 - Swan Feb 1995 – Dixie Landings ~*~ May 1994 – Dolphin

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