Sci Fi VS 50's

Reiko · 05-11-2008

Taking a girls trip in September...my friend has not been to WDW in 12 years, so she is super excited.
I'm trying to keep our AR's festive, fun and tasty.
I usually travel with just my husband, and we have not been to Sci-Fi or 50's in years. Because of their great theming, I thought it may be fun for my friend.
Last meal at 50's was not good...Campbell's Soup, bad sandwich.
What is everyones thoughts on the two restaurants??[/size]

disneylovers5 · 05-11-2008

sci fi is a much better place in my opinion

**cinderbella** · 05-11-2008

I have to disagree..I ate at 50's for lunch and had the best fried chicken..a compliment on fried chicken is worth a lot coming from a southerner trust me!
I also loved the themeing etc..etc.. We went there for lunch and we ate so much we had to go home and take a nap!

Sci-Fi to me was just OK. I LOVED the atmosphere!! It's awesome to sit in the old cars and watch the movies--however--I felt a little gypped. When you walk in you think..this is really a burgers and fries or fancy sandwich kind of atmosphere but they have food like Steak and Shrimp Penne Pasta..to me the food really didn't fit the building and the food was just OK.
I have heard that Sci-Fi's lunch options are a little better though.

Cavey · 05-11-2008

Has SciFi improved its menu. We've always avoided it due to bad reviews.

50's atmosphere was fun; the food was bad. I don't think we ever plan to go back.

Soundgod · 05-11-2008

50's has never done a blessed thing for me.
Cavey is right, Sci-Fi has upgraded it's menu, especially dinner in the past few years and I'd choose Sci-Fi first.

**llama** · 05-11-2008

I haven't been to either in a long time....

but neither were exactly terrific. OK, but not memorable.

JackieS · 05-11-2008

I like the Sci Fi. I ate at the 50's last October and was not impressed. I just love the hamburgers at Sci Fi, plus you get to see bits of those cheesy old movies.

bali · 05-11-2008

We love 50's Prime Time. The fried chicken and fried boursin cheese are simple, but delicious. Sci-fi was so-so the two times I was there; I have no desire to go back anytime soon.

I wish both would lengthen their entertainment reels, however; I always end up watching the same clips during dessert as I watched during my appetizer! (Maybe I should talk to my companions more? ;-))

gingles · 05-11-2008

Wow, Sci Fi has better food? Tasting is believing so I'll have to wait. Anyway, Sci Fi should be downgraded to CS. It's not a real TS.

Soundgod · 05-11-2008

Quote:

Originally Posted by bali

I wish both would lengthen their entertainment reels, however; I always end up watching the same clips during dessert as I watched during my appetizer! (Maybe I should talk to my companions more? ;-))

The time (2001) we ate at Sci-Fi, we were seated so long that I did see about half of the clip reel twice.
I've got a similar complaint about the cartoon loop they run in the hotel lobbies and in the deluxe resort rooms. They need to totally change the thing. I don't know how many times I've seen Steamboat Willie during a one week vacation!

softychik · 05-11-2008

50's is better in my opinion! The last two times we have been to Sci-fi the service has been terrible

Campbell87 · 05-11-2008

Havnt been to either but were booking ADRs for 50's in August! Will be interesting to see how it turns out based on the reviews!

tonyksl · 05-11-2008

I like 50's food a little bit better. If you want the interaction from CM's, then 50's is a better choice. If you want to just sit down and reminisce about watching the old horror and sci-fi movies from childhood and be able to have a conversation while doing so, then Sci-fi would be better. Neither one is going to amaze you with the menus, you just need to determine which will fit your personal needs more.

PeterMac · 05-11-2008

I had a bad experience at the Primetime diner last time I went, but I would give it another try as I've usually really enjoyed it.

Disney 4ever · 05-11-2008

This would be a toss-up for us. We love both places.

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Reiko Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Vermont Posts: 230	Sci Fi VS 50's Taking a girls trip in September...my friend has not been to WDW in 12 years, so she is super excited. I'm trying to keep our AR's festive, fun and tasty. I usually travel with just my husband, and we have not been to Sci-Fi or 50's in years. Because of their great theming, I thought it may be fun for my friend. Last meal at 50's was not good...Campbell's Soup, bad sandwich. What is everyones thoughts on the two restaurants??[/size]

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disneylovers5 Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: mt.airy north carolina Posts: 736	Re: Sci Fi VS 50's sci fi is a much better place in my opinion __________________ fort wilderness 2006 fort wilderness 2007 port orleans riverside Sept 6-14 2008 with FREE DINING bouncing back Sept 12-20-2009 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: to the most magical place in the world 332 days 7 hours 13 minutes

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 6,171	Re: Sci Fi VS 50's I have to disagree..I ate at 50's for lunch and had the best fried chicken..a compliment on fried chicken is worth a lot coming from a southerner trust me! I also loved the themeing etc..etc.. We went there for lunch and we ate so much we had to go home and take a nap! Sci-Fi to me was just OK. I LOVED the atmosphere!! It's awesome to sit in the old cars and watch the movies--however--I felt a little gypped. When you walk in you think..this is really a burgers and fries or fancy sandwich kind of atmosphere but they have food like Steak and Shrimp Penne Pasta..to me the food really didn't fit the building and the food was just OK. I have heard that Sci-Fi's lunch options are a little better though. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: I am done with Grad School in... 208 days 22 hours 13 minutes

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Cavey MB's Rabble Rouser® Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Carlinville, IL Posts: 6,183	Re: Sci Fi VS 50's Has SciFi improved its menu. We've always avoided it due to bad reviews. 50's atmosphere was fun; the food was bad. I don't think we ever plan to go back. __________________ . . Cavey, Tigger, BossMouse, Soundgod Erin, and Lil'pocohantas in association with the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and Juicy Juice are proud to present Cavey-Fest III December 13, 2008

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Soundgod Ride the train Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 6,962	Re: Sci Fi VS 50's 50's has never done a blessed thing for me. Cavey is right, Sci-Fi has upgraded it's menu, especially dinner in the past few years and I'd choose Sci-Fi first. __________________ New co-host for Caveyfest/Tiggerfest December 13, 2008 Spoodles - 5:30 PM PM me if you'd like to attend (We finally have a confirmed reservation!!) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Annual anniversary vacation at Wilderness Lodge 2 days 21 hours 13 minutes

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JackieS Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Stockbridge GA Posts: 16	Re: Sci Fi VS 50's I like the Sci Fi. I ate at the 50's last October and was not impressed. I just love the hamburgers at Sci Fi, plus you get to see bits of those cheesy old movies.

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bali Dreamfinder Society Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New York Posts: 2,388	Re: Sci Fi VS 50's We love 50's Prime Time. The fried chicken and fried boursin cheese are simple, but delicious. Sci-fi was so-so the two times I was there; I have no desire to go back anytime soon. I wish both would lengthen their entertainment reels, however; I always end up watching the same clips during dessert as I watched during my appetizer! (Maybe I should talk to my companions more? ;-)) __________________ 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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gingles Phantom of the MB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge, Louisiana Posts: 1,877	Re: Sci Fi VS 50's Wow, Sci Fi has better food? Tasting is believing so I'll have to wait. Anyway, Sci Fi should be downgraded to CS. It's not a real TS. __________________ 1972 1990 1993 1996 2001 2005 2006 2007 *GEAUX LSU TIGERS!!!* 2007 DEFENDING NCAA NATIONAL FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS 1959 2003 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: LSU Tigers meet the Tigers/War Eagles/Plainsmen? Whatever! Kickoff!

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softychik Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Beaufort, SC Posts: 927	Re: Sci Fi VS 50's 50's is better in my opinion! The last two times we have been to Sci-fi the service has been terrible __________________ The Best Way To Predict The Future Is to Invent It -Walt Disney

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Campbell87 Big Cheese Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: UK Posts: 651	Re: Sci Fi VS 50's Havnt been to either but were booking ADRs for 50's in August! Will be interesting to see how it turns out based on the reviews! __________________ * DLP-2000-Hotel Cheyanna WDW-2002-Port Orleans Riverside DLP-2001-Hotel New York DLP-2004-Hotel New York WDW-2005-Animal Kingdom Lodge WDW-2006/2007-Animal Kingdom Lodge iDrive-2008-Sheraton Studio City - the non wdw trip! WDW-2008-Saratoga Springs *

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tonyksl Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 630	Re: Sci Fi VS 50's I like 50's food a little bit better. If you want the interaction from CM's, then 50's is a better choice. If you want to just sit down and reminisce about watching the old horror and sci-fi movies from childhood and be able to have a conversation while doing so, then Sci-fi would be better. Neither one is going to amaze you with the menus, you just need to determine which will fit your personal needs more. __________________ 1977 - Offsite 1980 - Summer Camp 1983 - Grad Nite 1990 - Offsite 2000 - OKW 2002 - Cont 2003 - AK (Jan.), Cont (May), AK (Oct.) 2004 - Cont (Jan.), AK (May), Poly (Sept.) 2005 - WL (Jan.), CBR(May), GF (Dec.) 2006 - Cont (Jan.), BW (May), Cont (Sept.) 2007 - FWC (Apr.), Dolphin (Nov.) 2008 - DTD Hilton (May), Hard Rock (Oct), Undecided (Dec) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Was the Contemporary...Moved to the Hard Rock!

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PeterMac Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Garnerville,N.Y. Posts: 122	Re: Sci Fi VS 50's I had a bad experience at the Primetime diner last time I went, but I would give it another try as I've usually really enjoyed it. __________________ It was all started by a mouse...

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Disney 4ever Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 131	Re: Sci Fi VS 50's This would be a toss-up for us. We love both places.

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