The Wave or Crystal Palace?

gelebean · 08-02-2008

Hi, I am new here so I don't know how much info is on this so here goes.....

Would you rather eat dinner at The Wave or Crystal Palace?

I saw a thread about the Crystal Palace but it was mostly about breakfast.

We were going to try out The Wave even though I have heard mixed reviews. I am up for anything. But, then I was offered a Crystal Palace reservation from a friend who has to cancel. I am wondering if this would be a good move.

Is the food good at the Crystal Palace or do you go for the characters? My sons are 4 and 7. My 4 yr old said he wants to eat there and my 7 yr old is cool with it too. But, if we don't eat with them they won't mind since they have seen them all before. We live close to Disney so go for day trips often. But since we go often we very rarely eat any sit down meals.

I know the Wave is fairly new but food wise would you go to CP or The Wave?

Thanks for any thoughts

Cwgirlattitude · 08-02-2008

I love the food at the CP. Both breakfast and dinner I have enjoyed. And the characters just add to it.

mickeymotto · 08-02-2008

Never been to the Wave, so I can't really comment on it. But we love CP, food and characters both!

Pooh Fan · 08-02-2008

We are more impressed with the breakfast at CP, so I think if I had to choose I would try the Wave. When I was changing some of my ADRs for my upcoming trip, the CM spoke very highly of the Wave.

**Dana** · 08-02-2008

With a 7 year old, Crystal Palce or chef mickey's (located near the wave) would be a better choice.

**DisneyTeacher** · 08-02-2008

Between the two I would go with Crystal Palace.

**MissDisney** · 08-02-2008

The menu at The Wave is not to my liking, so CP it would be! It probably would be CP even if the Wave was my dream menu, anyway, since CP is so special.

nancyk · 08-02-2008

While we have not yet been to the wave, We have really enjoyed the food at CP. We have ressie for there coming up & honestly since my DS is has kind of outgrown Pooh, We are only going because of the food, not the characters! So if all aspects of the meal appeal to you, then go for it.

Jennatrz · 08-02-2008

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Originally Posted by gelebean

Hi, I am new here so I don't know how much info is on this so here goes.....

Would you rather eat dinner at The Wave or Crystal Palace?

I saw a thread about the Crystal Palace but it was mostly about breakfast.

We were going to try out The Wave even though I have heard mixed reviews. I am up for anything. But, then I was offered a Crystal Palace reservation from a friend who has to cancel. I am wondering if this would be a good move.

Is the food good at the Crystal Palace or do you go for the characters? My sons are 4 and 7. My 4 yr old said he wants to eat there and my 7 yr old is cool with it too. But, if we don't eat with them they won't mind since they have seen them all before. We live close to Disney so go for day trips often. But since we go often we very rarely eat any sit down meals.

I know the Wave is fairly new but food wise would you go to CP or The Wave?

Thanks for any thoughts

I would definitely say go for CP. The food is always good. They have so many choices and your kids will love the interaction with Tigger, Pooh, and Piglet. My ds3 loves CP. He always asks on every trip are we going to see Pooh?

tonyksl · 08-02-2008

CP is a buffet. One of the best in Disney. The Wave is brand new. My choice would be the Wave because I haven't done it before.

missy H · 08-03-2008

We did both on our trip last month. We had CP for breakfast and The Wave for lunch. We enjoyed both ( my girls are 15 and 11). I think if the girls were younger I would go to CP as the Wave doesn't have much to keep the entertained.
We really enjoyed the wave for lunch, we all found something on the menu that we liked! And the desserts are to die for!

tonyksl · 08-03-2008

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Originally Posted by missy H

We did both on our trip last month. We had CP for breakfast and The Wave for lunch. We enjoyed both ( my girls are 15 and 11). I think if the girls were younger I would go to CP as the Wave doesn't have much to keep the entertained.
We really enjoyed the wave for lunch, we all found something on the menu that we liked! And the desserts are to die for!

This I like to hear because the Contemporary is going to be my next resort most likely. Just waiting for the passholder discounts to come out for October.

woohoo · 08-03-2008

I have never been to the Wave (unless its the one on the disney cruise line and that is Radio Waves)- but we absolutely loved CP- I would go with what everyone has a lot of great things to say so that you are not disappointed

**llama** · 08-03-2008

Welcome to Mousebuzz!

Although we haven't tried The Wave, with small children I would definitely go with Crystal Palace. The Wave seems a little more geared to adults.

Soundgod · 08-03-2008

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Originally Posted by MissDisney

The menu at The Wave is not to my liking, so CP it would be! It probably would be CP even if the Wave was my dream menu, anyway, since CP is so special.

I'd pretty much agree with everything here, with one exception. If The Wave's menu were a little deeper, that is offered a few more choices, or more of what I'd like, I would go there for dinner. But, CP will be the more cost effective meal, unless you're on the deluxe dining plan.
CP is one of our "don't miss" restaurants for every visit.

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gelebean Mouseketeer Intern Join Date: May 2008 Location: 1 1/2 hours from Cinderella's Castle Posts: 5	The Wave or Crystal Palace? Hi, I am new here so I don't know how much info is on this so here goes..... Would you rather eat dinner at The Wave or Crystal Palace? I saw a thread about the Crystal Palace but it was mostly about breakfast. We were going to try out The Wave even though I have heard mixed reviews. I am up for anything. But, then I was offered a Crystal Palace reservation from a friend who has to cancel. I am wondering if this would be a good move. Is the food good at the Crystal Palace or do you go for the characters? My sons are 4 and 7. My 4 yr old said he wants to eat there and my 7 yr old is cool with it too. But, if we don't eat with them they won't mind since they have seen them all before. We live close to Disney so go for day trips often. But since we go often we very rarely eat any sit down meals. I know the Wave is fairly new but food wise would you go to CP or The Wave? Thanks for any thoughts

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Cwgirlattitude Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Powell, Texas Posts: 135	Re: The Wave or Crystal Palace? I love the food at the CP. Both breakfast and dinner I have enjoyed. And the characters just add to it. __________________ TIGGER FOR PRESIDENT!!!!! Next Trip - Ft. Wildreness Cabins - Oct 2008 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Going back again.....Halloween Ft Wilderness Cabins We are there....scaring everyone....lmao

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mickeymotto aka CliffhangerMotto Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Not close enough to WDW! Posts: 2,726	Re: The Wave or Crystal Palace? Never been to the Wave, so I can't really comment on it. But we love CP, food and characters both! __________________ 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 15 hours 14 minutes

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Pooh Fan Sweeter than hunny Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Texas Posts: 2,068	Re: The Wave or Crystal Palace? We are more impressed with the breakfast at CP, so I think if I had to choose I would try the Wave. When I was changing some of my ADRs for my upcoming trip, the CM spoke very highly of the Wave. __________________ 1976 Disney World Offsite as a kid 1995 Disney Land Offsite 2002 Contemporary Resort 2004 All Star Movies Resort and Royal Pacific Resort at Universal 2005 All Star Movies and Hard Rock Hotel 2006 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2007 Beach Club and Hard Rock Hotel 2008 AKL Savannah View Concierge and Royal Pacific Resort Kid Suite 2009 Beach Club and Portofino Bay Hotel Portofino Suite My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Counting down to our Christmas trip. Disney, Universal, and the beach here we come! 22 days 15 hours 14 minutes

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MissDisney Moderator Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 8,552	Re: The Wave or Crystal Palace? The menu at The Wave is not to my liking, so CP it would be! It probably would be CP even if the Wave was my dream menu, anyway, since CP is so special. __________________ 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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nancyk Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Quebec, Canada Posts: 603	Re: The Wave or Crystal Palace? While we have not yet been to the wave, We have really enjoyed the food at CP. We have ressie for there coming up & honestly since my DS is has kind of outgrown Pooh, We are only going because of the food, not the characters! So if all aspects of the meal appeal to you, then go for it. __________________ Jan 1980- Offsite Sept 2004- 10 Days @ All Star Movies Feb 2006- 2 Weeks @ All Star Movies Nov30-Dec15/ 2007 16 days for the Christmas season @ CBR *12 Days in Sept 2008; back to All Star Movies!* Oct1 /09- Oct10/09 Coronado Springs: Our first childless trip! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Our first Child-less trip: Oct 1- Oct 10/09 Off to enjoy free dining with the mouse!

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tonyksl Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Fort Lauderdale, Fl Posts: 628	Re: The Wave or Crystal Palace? CP is a buffet. One of the best in Disney. The Wave is brand new. My choice would be the Wave because I haven't done it before. __________________ 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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missy H MB's British Belle Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Scotland Posts: 1,663	Re: The Wave or Crystal Palace? We did both on our trip last month. We had CP for breakfast and The Wave for lunch. We enjoyed both ( my girls are 15 and 11). I think if the girls were younger I would go to CP as the Wave doesn't have much to keep the entertained. We really enjoyed the wave for lunch, we all found something on the menu that we liked! And the desserts are to die for! __________________ Missy H Avatar He married me again!! Next Trips Jun 09 28 days Oct 09 7days Dec 09 14 Days June 1998 offsite April 1999 ALL STAR SPORTS Dec 1999 and April 2000 offsite March 2003 offsite June/July 2004 POP Christmas/New year 2005/06 POP CENTURY then AKL July 2006 POFQ Dec 2006 POP June 2008 POP My Disney Countdown Counting down to: 1st of 3 trips to WDW in 2009!!! playing at WDW trip number 1! two to go!!!

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llama Practically Perfect Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Slurpee Capital of the World Posts: 7,379	Re: The Wave or Crystal Palace? Welcome to Mousebuzz! Although we haven't tried The Wave, with small children I would definitely go with Crystal Palace. The Wave seems a little more geared to adults. __________________ 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 9 hours 14 minutes

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