Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant?

Jen · 01-07-2008

The closer my trip gets, the more nervous I'm getting about some of the new restaurants we've originally picked.

I've already swapped Rose and Crown for Tutto Italia and I just got off the phone with disney dining and switched our ADR at Biergarten to Cape May Clam Bake at the Beach Club.

The buffet looked wonderful!! And the CM told us we should have no problem getting back and forth to Beach Club from Epcot.

While I really wanted to try Biergarten I had a hard time looking at the buffet list and finding things I and my sister would eat.

zefyr · 01-07-2008

I switch all the time...not just restaurants but seating times.

Last year, I was nervous about Coral Reef but I had a great experience and plan to go back. A few years ago, we tried Tony's in MK. I was nervous but we went and enjoyed ourselves. Last year, we had an ADR at a family fave (Akershus for dinner) and we had a less than great experience.

So you never know what new restaurant you might like and sometimes your old faves can disappoint!

Elmo · 01-07-2008

It is not even a 5 minute walk from the Epcot Gateway (between England and France) and the Beach Club. No worries.

I wouldn't fret about the meals either. We've never had a bad meal - some better than others - but never bad. Half the fun is trying something new.

**llama** · 01-07-2008

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Originally Posted by Jen

The closer my trip gets, the more nervous I'm getting about some of the new restaurants we've originally picked.

I've already swapped Rose and Crown for Tutto Italia and I just got off the phone with disney dining and switched our ADR at Biergarten to Cape May Clam Bake at the Beach Club.

The buffet looked wonderful!! And the CM told us we should have no problem getting back and forth to Beach Club from Epcot.

While I really wanted to try Biergarten I had a hard time looking at the buffet list and finding things I and my sister would eat.

You guys know yourself best. Everyone has different tastes. If the Cape May Buffet seems better to you, then that's what you should do. We've done both, and while we enjoyed Cape May we LOVE Biergarten. But you might be completely opposite. We're trying Tutto Italia too, and I'm a bit nervous about it. My dh does not like to waste money on restaurants he's doesn't enjoy. So I hope he enjoys it.

**WishUponAStar** · 01-07-2008

Oh my gosh, this is so me! You know what it is?? We spend SO much time planning ours trips & you know you only get a certain amount of nights to squeeze the BEST dinners you possibly can in there. It's the pressure of "oh my goodness, there are a million restaurants that I love... am I SURE these are the best of the best?" I ALWAYS have this paranoia!

Here's the funny thing though, when I take risks & try something new about 80% of the time I fall in love, or at least have a great meal! For instance, I was TOTALLY a little hesitant about trying 1900 Park Fare again 'cause people were just saying the food had been stinkin' lately... LOVED IT!!!! Tried Beaches & Cream for the first time last year, thought it would possibly feel like we were just 'eating junk'.... nope, LOVED IT!!! Never went to Kona for dinner before... LOVED IT!!!

I say just go for it. I mean HONESTLY, in the long run how bad could it POSSIBLY be? And you might just come out of it with a new favorite!

**Dana** · 01-07-2008

Yes. I get nervous about every new place I try. I like knowing it will be a good meal and what to expect so I usually stick to the same ol same ol when it comes to WDW restaurants. I try to pick a few new ones here and there, but most of the time chicken out and go back to the comfort of ones I know are good. I don't blame you with biergarten. While I loved the atsmosphere and company I had at my meal, there wasn't that much there to eat for me. I think you made a wise choice in switching.

**ddoll** · 01-07-2008

There really isn't anything to be nervous about: all Disney restaurants are good. We just all have our preferences.

And as for Biergarten? I didn't go there for years because of what the menu listed. It all sounded just yucky to me. When I finally did try it I was peasantly surprised! Even my DH and DS, who are very picky eaters, found many foods there they really, really liked!
We've been there several times now.

**DisneyTeacher** · 01-07-2008

I always worry about trying new places but I don't don't want all our trips to be the same so we try to always add a new one every trip.

**cinderbella** · 01-07-2008

Yes! I always get antsy..esp when I am on the dining plan because I hate feeling like I "wasted" one of my credits..on the other hand I guess that's the good part about the dining plan.
But usually about 90% of the time if the comments on here are good and the menu looks good then it will be good. Disney rarely dissapoints.

dznygrl · 01-07-2008

I always get nervous...thus why I backed out of several meals on my last trip.

That is NOT going to happen next time! I get so excited reading everyone's reviews of Disney restaurants, I'm not going to let my apprehension get the best of me anymore...I need to try some of these places myself!

Jen · 01-07-2008

ok, so it's good to know i'm not the only one...

last year we tryed and loved Whispering Canyon Cafe, Chef Mickey's, Coral Reef and LeCellier. But even before we left, I knew that there would be many menu items that the whole family like at these places.

We are trying some new places this trip, CMCB for one and we're finally trying 50's Primetime. We're also trying Tutto Italia. While I tried Spoodles and Ohana breakfast on girls trip, they are also firsts for the rest of the gang.

Part of the pressure is that this is my sister's first trip since she was 3 years old so basically she's a first timer. I really want this to be a magical trip for her. She's a SUPER pickey eater ~ way worse than me!!! I think Cape May will be a better bet for fit for all of us.

emamasa · 01-07-2008

i was nervous that the places i was looking forward to most would disappoint me. luckily, it didn't happen - i was happy at all of the places (some more than others, of course)! It'll be wonderful!!

Caseys Corner · 01-08-2008

They are both good places. We enjoy Cape May buffet.

Jennatrz · 01-12-2008

Yes.....I am always nervous about trying something new. Especially, when you have other people that you are planning for also. Sometimes it is so hard to please everyone. Then if you pick out something that wasn't so great you just feel terrible. But you really can't go wrong at WDW so many great choices. Good luck to you!

cmrncraz15 · 01-14-2008

I wouldn't get nervous. Excited, maybe. Possibly my only concerns would be that it would be one meal that I wasn't eating somewhere I know I love. My parents ate at the Bier Garden on their last trip and they loved it. I'm really looking forward to trying it on my next trip. Le Cellier, Ohana's, Kona Cafe....yummy. I'm actually a fan of the chicken caesar salad at the resorts.

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Jen Go Navy! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,866	Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? The closer my trip gets, the more nervous I'm getting about some of the new restaurants we've originally picked. I've already swapped Rose and Crown for Tutto Italia and I just got off the phone with disney dining and switched our ADR at Biergarten to Cape May Clam Bake at the Beach Club. The buffet looked wonderful!! And the CM told us we should have no problem getting back and forth to Beach Club from Epcot. While I really wanted to try Biergarten I had a hard time looking at the buffet list and finding things I and my sister would eat. __________________ Defender of Chit Chat ...11 trips to WDW since 1981 Avatar of the Week: Wicked Step-sisters at the Pirate and Princess Party, 2007 MBer's i've met: erin, cavey, gingita, chastmastr, quakercub, soundgod, catfish1999, slartybartfest, cousin mike, jenbarnwell, lovemysons, val32, wishuponastar, princessalyssa, iluvwdw, mickaholic4077 and empressjenny My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Moving to Florida in... ...we're on our way to our new home in Kissimmee!!

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zefyr Mouse Meister Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: CT Posts: 1,005	Re: Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? I switch all the time...not just restaurants but seating times. Last year, I was nervous about Coral Reef but I had a great experience and plan to go back. A few years ago, we tried Tony's in MK. I was nervous but we went and enjoyed ourselves. Last year, we had an ADR at a family fave (Akershus for dinner) and we had a less than great experience. So you never know what new restaurant you might like and sometimes your old faves can disappoint! __________________ Pre 1993: Offsite (lost count of how many times)~ 1993: GF ~2004: Poly~ New Years 2004-2005: Disney Dolphin~ 2006 GF~ 2007: Pop~ 2008: BEACH CLUB CONCIERGE (A dream!) and SSR~ 2009: SSR and AKV...'yay me!' My Disney Countdown Counting down to: August vacation in AK Jambo House Villas Onward to the next trip...

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Elmo Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 587	Re: Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? It is not even a 5 minute walk from the Epcot Gateway (between England and France) and the Beach Club. No worries. I wouldn't fret about the meals either. We've never had a bad meal - some better than others - but never bad. Half the fun is trying something new. __________________ Off-site - 9/96 POFQ - 3/03 BCV - 12/04, 3/05, 10/05, 4/06, 12/06, 1/07, 11/07, 3/08, 1/09, 11/09 (Thanksgiving in WDW) ASM - 11/09 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Thanksgiving in WDW

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WishUponAStar Waiting for BLT! Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: I'm right here! HI! Posts: 12,749	Re: Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? Oh my gosh, this is so me! You know what it is?? We spend SO much time planning ours trips & you know you only get a certain amount of nights to squeeze the BEST dinners you possibly can in there. It's the pressure of "oh my goodness, there are a million restaurants that I love... am I SURE these are the best of the best?" I ALWAYS have this paranoia! Here's the funny thing though, when I take risks & try something new about 80% of the time I fall in love, or at least have a great meal! For instance, I was TOTALLY a little hesitant about trying 1900 Park Fare again 'cause people were just saying the food had been stinkin' lately... LOVED IT!!!! Tried Beaches & Cream for the first time last year, thought it would possibly feel like we were just 'eating junk'.... nope, LOVED IT!!! Never went to Kona for dinner before... LOVED IT!!! I say just go for it. I mean HONESTLY, in the long run how bad could it POSSIBLY be? And you might just come out of it with a new favorite! __________________ Disneyland & College Program Moderator Upcoming Trips Dec. 16th - 20th '09: Bay Lake Tower June 2010: Alaska Cruise Oct 2010: Spooky Halloween in Disneyland "Life without a vacation countdown is like a cupcake with no frosting." Banner by Mickeysgirlz, she's a rockstar! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Bay Lake Tower stay 20 days 23 hours 4 minutes

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Dana Super Mod/Packen' Kracken Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Joisey Posts: 23,782	Re: Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? Yes. I get nervous about every new place I try. I like knowing it will be a good meal and what to expect so I usually stick to the same ol same ol when it comes to WDW restaurants. I try to pick a few new ones here and there, but most of the time chicken out and go back to the comfort of ones I know are good. I don't blame you with biergarten. While I loved the atsmosphere and company I had at my meal, there wasn't that much there to eat for me. I think you made a wise choice in switching. __________________ ~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. 269 days 23 hours 4 minutes

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ddoll Singing In My Head Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: RI Posts: 5,257	Re: Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? There really isn't anything to be nervous about: all Disney restaurants are good. We just all have our preferences. And as for Biergarten? I didn't go there for years because of what the menu listed. It all sounded just yucky to me. When I finally did try it I was peasantly surprised! Even my DH and DS, who are very picky eaters, found many foods there they really, really liked! We've been there several times now. __________________ 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 6 hours 4 minutes

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DisneyTeacher Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 18,310	Re: Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? I always worry about trying new places but I don't don't want all our trips to be the same so we try to always add a new one every trip. __________________ ~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 239 days 4 hours 4 minutes

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 7,226	Re: Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? Yes! I always get antsy..esp when I am on the dining plan because I hate feeling like I "wasted" one of my credits..on the other hand I guess that's the good part about the dining plan. But usually about 90% of the time if the comments on here are good and the menu looks good then it will be good. Disney rarely dissapoints. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A baby is coming!!!! The baby is here..or at least it should be soon.

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dznygrl aka dizzygirl Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: The breezy shore Posts: 9,335	Re: Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? I always get nervous...thus why I backed out of several meals on my last trip. That is NOT going to happen next time! I get so excited reading everyone's reviews of Disney restaurants, I'm not going to let my apprehension get the best of me anymore...I need to try some of these places myself! __________________ Proud former 2-time Disneyland CM Avatar: Moooom, make Alice stop hugging me! 2000 ~ off-site 2002 ~ Polynesian 2003 ~ All-Star Movies 2008 ~ All-Star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The girls' first trip to Disneyland! 39 days 3 hours 4 minutes

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Jen Go Navy! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,866	Re: Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? ok, so it's good to know i'm not the only one... last year we tryed and loved Whispering Canyon Cafe, Chef Mickey's, Coral Reef and LeCellier. But even before we left, I knew that there would be many menu items that the whole family like at these places. We are trying some new places this trip, CMCB for one and we're finally trying 50's Primetime. We're also trying Tutto Italia. While I tried Spoodles and Ohana breakfast on girls trip, they are also firsts for the rest of the gang. Part of the pressure is that this is my sister's first trip since she was 3 years old so basically she's a first timer. I really want this to be a magical trip for her. She's a SUPER pickey eater ~ way worse than me!!! I think Cape May will be a better bet for fit for all of us. __________________ Defender of Chit Chat ...11 trips to WDW since 1981 Avatar of the Week: Wicked Step-sisters at the Pirate and Princess Party, 2007 MBer's i've met: erin, cavey, gingita, chastmastr, quakercub, soundgod, catfish1999, slartybartfest, cousin mike, jenbarnwell, lovemysons, val32, wishuponastar, princessalyssa, iluvwdw, mickaholic4077 and empressjenny My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Moving to Florida in... ...we're on our way to our new home in Kissimmee!!

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emamasa Mickey's other girlfriend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 2,752	Re: Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? i was nervous that the places i was looking forward to most would disappoint me. luckily, it didn't happen - i was happy at all of the places (some more than others, of course)! It'll be wonderful!! __________________ 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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Caseys Corner Disney or Bust! Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern New Jersey Posts: 1,568	Re: Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? They are both good places. We enjoy Cape May buffet. __________________ 1996 Dixie Landing 1999 All-Star Movies 2003 Port Orleans Riverside 2004 Pop Century 2005 Caribbean Beach 2006 Animal Kingdom 2006 Pop Century christmas in Disney 2007 Port Orleans French Quarter 2008 Port Orleans French Quarter 2009 All star Music My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going home to the Mick! Trip 2009 is just a memory!

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Jennatrz Free Dining 2009! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cape Coral, FL Posts: 1,658	Re: Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? Yes.....I am always nervous about trying something new. Especially, when you have other people that you are planning for also. Sometimes it is so hard to please everyone. Then if you pick out something that wasn't so great you just feel terrible. But you really can't go wrong at WDW so many great choices. Good luck to you! __________________ Jenna 76 off Site,77 off Site,79 off Site, 82 off Site, 84 Contem, 86 Poly,89 off site, 93 POR, 97 CBR, 00 Marriott GV, 03 CBR,05 OKW, 06 SSR, 07Marriott GV, 07 CBR, 08 POR,Next 08 trip off to POP My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Weekend trip!! Great time at the Mouse House

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cmrncraz15 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 246	Re: Ever get nervous about trying a new restaurant? I wouldn't get nervous. Excited, maybe. Possibly my only concerns would be that it would be one meal that I wasn't eating somewhere I know I love. My parents ate at the Bier Garden on their last trip and they loved it. I'm really looking forward to trying it on my next trip. Le Cellier, Ohana's, Kona Cafe....yummy. I'm actually a fan of the chicken caesar salad at the resorts. __________________ "I hope there will be pudding." - Luna Lovegood "Por favor mantengas alejado de las puertas." - My brother.....over and over again "Other than the stupid people, did you have a good time?" - pumouse Academy 12 Black My Disney Countdown Counting down to: BLT w/the fam and Steve and Leanne 15 days 16 hours 4 minutes

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