Now for something completely different, I need your opinions.

Soundgod · 04-23-2007

First up, Capn Jack's. I've seen mixed reviews, but I'm considering adding it. What do you folks who've eaten there have to say? All of it.

**Dana** · 04-23-2007

I have also read those mixed reviews and it has kept me from trying it. Bella went there on her last trip I believe and she and the dave were pleasantly surprised if I am remembering correctly. You should try it soundgod. I am definately interested in your opinon of the place. I know you will sell it to me straight.

tigger · 04-23-2007

We went there for lunch and liked it. Not super great but a good lunch.

TaraRae82 · 04-23-2007

I've been there and I prefer Fulton's. We weren't very impressed with Cap'n Jack's. The food was just mediocre.

catfish1999 · 04-23-2007

I'd pass on Cap'n Jacks if I were you.
I was very disappointed in it when we were there a couple of years ago. The menu is very limited and the service was poor.

Could have just been an off night service-wise, but not menu-wise.

If you're looking for something at DtD, I would recommend Portobello Yacht Clut. It was great.

momofaprincess · 04-24-2007

We ate there in 2005 (so I'm sure it could have changed by now-maybe), It was alright....Not the best Disney has to offer that's for sure. They do have very good crabcakes though...

**Dopey** · 04-24-2007

We've eaten there once in 1999 on our first night and it was less than satisfactory. I won't go back.

**llama** · 04-24-2007

I've never eaten there - but I'm always surprised to see it still open every year - it doesn't really seem to fit in with the other restaurants at WDW.

**MissDisney** · 04-24-2007

I have been there several times, believe it or not.

The service has been a little crabby (pardon the pun!), and the food has been really so-so. I have had the clam chowder, oysters on the half shell, crab cakes, crab legs, seafood pasta... also shrimp cocktail. None of it -- not a single thing -- was anything exceptional.

The last straw came when we went in a huge group (grandparents to little kids) and they sat us in the bar area. They served the adults first and the kids sat there and waited and waited and waited. They began to cry and the waiter just kept telling us that the restaurant was just too busy in the kitchen. Even the bartender couldn't ever seem to mix our drinks.

None of the adults could start their food while the kids were so sad. DD fell asleep in frustration ebfore she even got her plate.

Bottom line: Go to Cap'n Jacks for a delicious Bloody Mary while you shop one day and save the seafood experience for Fulton's, which has always treated us and our kids with lots of care -- steaks cooked just right, kids served first, delicious cocktails and outstanding seafood, some of which is locally harvested from Florida including white crabs you can't get anywhere else!

(P.S. If any of those WDW website investigators are watching, how about using my idea of turning this place into "Cap'n Jack SPARROW'S Oyster Bar" and giving it a total overhaul so that it is themed and able to accommodate the cutomers better?)

**MissDisney** · 04-24-2007

P.S. As a very cheerful lover of all things Disney, it does break my heart to serve up a negative review, SG... I just wanted to give you a real opinion so you could decide if you want to spend $$$ there...

Soundgod · 04-24-2007

It's a shame Fulton's stopped participating in Disney Dining before the current dining plan began. We usually eat at Fulton's every visit anyway and I was looking to try someplace different. I examined Cap'n Jack's menu and thought the lobster tails would be a good idea. I'll have to give this some more thought.

**llama** · 04-24-2007

First of all, I think your idea for turning it into Captain Jack SPARROW'S is a great one, Miss Disney.

Secondly - is this restaurant owned by Disney?

Soundgod · 04-24-2007

I think that's the big problem with changing Cap'n Jack's, I'm certain it's neither owned nor operated by Disney, save Disney owning the building. Cute idea about Cap'n Jack Sparrow's, but I'd question the shelf life of the concept.

iluvwdw · 04-24-2007

I am eating there for the FIRST time in August! DH loves Seafood and the lobster tail entree looked GREAT for him. I wanted to try new places, so I booked it for an early dinner our first night onsite. I hope we like it!

Soundgod · 04-24-2007

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Originally Posted by iluvwdw

I am eating there for the FIRST time in August! DH loves Seafood and the lobster tail entree looked GREAT for him. I wanted to try new places, so I booked it for an early dinner our first night onsite. I hope we like it!

Which? Fulton's or Cap'n Jack's?
If it's Fulton's, you'll love it from start to finish including the service.

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,803	Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. First up, Capn Jack's. I've seen mixed reviews, but I'm considering adding it. What do you folks who've eaten there have to say? All of it. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 5 days 16 hours 23 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. I have also read those mixed reviews and it has kept me from trying it. Bella went there on her last trip I believe and she and the dave were pleasantly surprised if I am remembering correctly. You should try it soundgod. I am definately interested in your opinon of the place. I know you will sell it to me straight. __________________ ~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 4 hours 23 minutes

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tigger Official Sunshine Pumper Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: In my own skin Posts: 2,924	Re: Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. We went there for lunch and liked it. Not super great but a good lunch. __________________ * Taking this post seriously might induce serious medical issues. Please consult your doctor if you feel light headed, dizzy, have dry mouth, ringing of the ears, incontinence, vomiting, loss of vision, numbness or tingling, upset stomach, hair loss, change in breathing, toe fungus, dry skin, muscle aches, runny noise, teeth pain, heaviness of limbs, sudden hunger, dry or red eyes, or a feeling of confusion or lost.

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TaraRae82 Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Kansas City, Missouri Posts: 1,391	Re: Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. I've been there and I prefer Fulton's. We weren't very impressed with Cap'n Jack's. The food was just mediocre. __________________ 1984: Fort Wilderness, 1995: Caribbean Beach, 1996: Wilderness Lodge, 1997: Caribbean Beach, 1999: Dixie Landings, 2000: off property house, 2001: Dixie Landings, 2003: Caribbean Beach, 2004: MK only, 2007: Caribbean Beach, 1st Anniversary, September 16-30 2009: Wilderness Lodge/Port Orleans Riverside Avatar: DD's first baseball game, Father's Day 2009 Planning a fall trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Baby's First Disney Trip! Ally Rae's meeting the Mouse!

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catfish1999 MB's CrazyCatLady Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Home is where your cats are! Posts: 2,184	Re: Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. I'd pass on Cap'n Jacks if I were you. I was very disappointed in it when we were there a couple of years ago. The menu is very limited and the service was poor. Could have just been an off night service-wise, but not menu-wise. If you're looking for something at DtD, I would recommend Portobello Yacht Clut. It was great. __________________ Barbara "Keeper of the Catnip"

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momofaprincess and a prince too.... Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Northeast PA--pike county Posts: 1,845	Re: Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. We ate there in 2005 (so I'm sure it could have changed by now-maybe), It was alright....Not the best Disney has to offer that's for sure. They do have very good crabcakes though... __________________ ~Melissa~ My Disney Countdown Counting down to: gotta get a lease!! 10 days 0 hours 23 minutes

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Dopey eleventwentyten Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: In the middle of the madness Posts: 11,471	Re: Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. We've eaten there once in 1999 on our first night and it was less than satisfactory. I won't go back. __________________ WDW Theme Parks Moderator - moderating with a twist x´¨) x¸.•´ ¸.•´¨)xxxx¸.•¨) (¸.•´ Adventures of an Innkeeper ´¨) Limser was my first MB friend ~ Pepperstink is my cheesy friend Doughnut, HB and Limser are my Michigan Martini Madness cohorts MissDisney is the better cookie baker Pu is back eleventwentyten Every morning is the dawn of a new error My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going to meet Mickey and Friends

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. I've never eaten there - but I'm always surprised to see it still open every year - it doesn't really seem to fit in with the other restaurants at WDW. __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 30 days 15 hours 23 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. I have been there several times, believe it or not. The service has been a little crabby (pardon the pun!), and the food has been really so-so. I have had the clam chowder, oysters on the half shell, crab cakes, crab legs, seafood pasta... also shrimp cocktail. None of it -- not a single thing -- was anything exceptional. The last straw came when we went in a huge group (grandparents to little kids) and they sat us in the bar area. They served the adults first and the kids sat there and waited and waited and waited. They began to cry and the waiter just kept telling us that the restaurant was just too busy in the kitchen. Even the bartender couldn't ever seem to mix our drinks. None of the adults could start their food while the kids were so sad. DD fell asleep in frustration ebfore she even got her plate. Bottom line: Go to Cap'n Jacks for a delicious Bloody Mary while you shop one day and save the seafood experience for Fulton's, which has always treated us and our kids with lots of care -- steaks cooked just right, kids served first, delicious cocktails and outstanding seafood, some of which is locally harvested from Florida including white crabs you can't get anywhere else! (P.S. If any of those WDW website investigators are watching, how about using my idea of turning this place into "Cap'n Jack SPARROW'S Oyster Bar" and giving it a total overhaul so that it is themed and able to accommodate the cutomers better?) __________________ 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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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. P.S. As a very cheerful lover of all things Disney, it does break my heart to serve up a negative review, SG... I just wanted to give you a real opinion so you could decide if you want to spend $$$ there... __________________ 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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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,803	Re: Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. It's a shame Fulton's stopped participating in Disney Dining before the current dining plan began. We usually eat at Fulton's every visit anyway and I was looking to try someplace different. I examined Cap'n Jack's menu and thought the lobster tails would be a good idea. I'll have to give this some more thought. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 5 days 16 hours 23 minutes

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. First of all, I think your idea for turning it into Captain Jack SPARROW'S is a great one, Miss Disney. Secondly - is this restaurant owned by Disney? __________________ Your Moderately Moderate Moderator A PROUD MEMBER OF THE BAD KITTY CLUB "Meowany Are Called, Mew Are Chosen" eleven-twenty-ten My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Christmas in Florida 30 days 15 hours 23 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,803	Re: Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. I think that's the big problem with changing Cap'n Jack's, I'm certain it's neither owned nor operated by Disney, save Disney owning the building. Cute idea about Cap'n Jack Sparrow's, but I'd question the shelf life of the concept. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 5 days 16 hours 23 minutes

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 7,413	Re: Now for something completely different, I need your opinions. I am eating there for the FIRST time in August! DH loves Seafood and the lobster tail entree looked GREAT for him. I wanted to try new places, so I booked it for an early dinner our first night onsite. I hope we like it! __________________ 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 3 hours 53 minutes

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