favorite counter service.....

emamasa · 12-01-2008

In an effort to cut costs, we are going to mainly do counter service next trip.

I know where we'll eat at HS (abc commissary and pizza planet), and MK (Pecos bills, caseys, cosmic rays, columbia harbor house, and we'll go to Ohana one night).

AK - considering pizzafari, we have only done flame tree here, and it's just ok. we are ready for something else. how are other counter service at AK?

Epcot - (we need 6 restaurants) we want to try sunshine seasons this trip, and will go to tangerine cafe. we know we do not like the fish and chips place in England (which i was surpised about, since it gets such great reviews here). but, finding a bunch of other counter service in epcot is proving tough - i want to do another table service, and epcot is the logical place, but not sure which one if i have to narrow it down to just one.....AGH!!!

so, help please! whats your favorite cs in epcot (and ak) - and/or economical TS?

thanks!

**cinderbella** · 12-01-2008

I really love Cantina de San Angel. We eat there every time and it is just SO delicious. I love the Wet Burrito.

Isaiah2k6 · 12-01-2008

We were always on the dining plan, so I never knew any of the prices for anything, i just pointed at something on the menu I wanted and scarfed it down. But I really liked the garden grill cafe in epcot. the entire restaurant moves in a circle as you eat your dinner. It is above the moving earth exhibit, so you can go stand on the railing and look down into the exibit. It is served "family style", all on one plate right in the middle of the table and you serve yourself like at home. Its all you can eat,too. They keep bringing it out,as you finish. They said that almost all the vegetable that you eat there were grown fresh there in Disney at the moving earth exibit. I really liked the vegetables. As far as counter service goes....i dont know if everyone in your family likes chinese food,but the chinese counter service place there was really good. I think we had the fried rice and egg rolls. Im not sure, I think one of us had the lo mein. But I do remember it being really good. Id definitly eat there again. But I highly recommend the Garden Grill for a table service.

Andrea · 12-01-2008

Me, I'd go to Tangierine Cafe twice.

johnkimv · 12-01-2008

Yak & Yeti counter service at AK and Mexico's counter service are yummy! Sunshine Seasons is probably the best on property!!

emamasa · 12-01-2008

i am very excited to try sunshine seasons - not sure why we haven't before!!

yak & yeti? how are portion sizes? does it come with rice?

**WishUponAStar** · 12-01-2008

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Originally Posted by emamasa

AK - considering pizzafari, we have only done flame tree here, and it's just ok. we are ready for something else. how are other counter service at AK?

Epcot - (we need 6 restaurants) we want to try sunshine seasons this trip, and will go to tangerine cafe. we know we do not like the fish and chips place in England (which i was surpised about, since it gets such great reviews here). but, finding a bunch of other counter service in epcot is proving tough - i want to do another table service, and epcot is the logical place, but not sure which one if i have to narrow it down to just one.....AGH!!!

so, help please! whats your favorite cs in epcot (and ak) - and/or economical TS?

thanks!

Well, it's ashame that Tusker House stopped being counter service 'cause that meal was THE BEST! If I were to choose a counter service at Animal Kingdom it would definately be Yak & Yeti, I personally thought Flame Tree was gross & I am not too interested in Pizzafari. The good thing about Yak & Yeti is that many of the meals give you enough food that sharing is possible, so it can help economically. I RARELY finish my CS meal there, my DH and I have shared the honey chicken in the past and were both fine.

You may want to consider some counter service locations in DtD & the resorts also. Youcan get a HUGE meal at Wolfgang Puck's cafe that is sharable, even Artist Palette at SSR has many nice big sandwiches on Artisan bread, etc. Roaring Forks at the Wilderness Lodge has great hearty chilli too. Lots of great options.

2nd Star · 12-01-2008

Sunshine Seasons

tinkerbelle24 · 12-01-2008

At the mk its cosmic rays hands down. Epcot is the land.

PrincessJill · 12-01-2008

AK - Pizzafari is very yum.

They have salads and sandwiches too, so it has a little variety - not just pizza. Yak & Yeti also has a counter service place on the side which is delish!

EC - I love me some Chinese food, whether it's from the China pavillion or the Asian station in Sunshine Seasons. SS has a LOT of variety. Whenever I go with friends we always end up there because everyone can easily find something they like.

iluvwdw · 12-01-2008

DTD - Earl of Sandwich and Wolfgang Puck Express...BOTH AMAZING!

MK - Cosmic Rays, Pecos Bills

EPCOT - Cantina de San Angel

MGM - ABC Commissary

AK - Haven't tried it, but I'd say Yak and Yeti would be my fave!

RESORTS....POP Century has THE BEST Food Court! I also heard Pepper Market at Coronodo Springs has AWESOME CS, too!

ssn · 12-01-2008

We just went to Pizzafari at AK last week and it was really good. We went to Flame Tree last year and just thought it was OK. We wanted to try CS at Yak & Yeti but never got around to it.

At Pizzafari I had the Italian Sandwich and DH had the Chicken Parm sandwich and both were good - the Italian Sandwich was the best though!

AT Epcot we like Mexico, Germany and Sunshine Seasons counter service.

At MK - just tried Columbia Harbor house and the tuna sand was so good and fresh. The bread was wonderful! Casey's hotdogs are the best and we went to Cosmic Rays for chicken and ribs!

SnazzyCMB · 12-01-2008

Actually, the bakery in the France Pavilion at Epcot is REALLY yummy too-especially for lunch-you can get a nice sandwich on a baguette, they have quiches, and of course, awesome pastries!
The German pavilion has yummy bratwurst, and Norway "kringle...something" has great soup, and sandwiches as well (they also have great pastries)
Tangerine Cafe and Cantina de San Angel are great too
well-that's 5-and for your sixth, definitely Sunshine seasons-enjoy!

(can you tell I love eating at EPCOT?!?

)

**cinderbella** · 12-01-2008

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Originally Posted by Andrea

Me, I'd go to Tangierine Cafe twice.

I've done that!

Amanda O'Malley · 12-02-2008

I've always enjoyed Pizza Planet, of course because of the awesome alien decorations and how much it's like the movie!

But, this year I tried the quick service in Japan for the first time, and it was AMAZING. Beautiful sit down area with a breath taking view, definitly added to my favorites.

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emamasa Mickey's other girlfriend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 2,759	favorite counter service..... In an effort to cut costs, we are going to mainly do counter service next trip. I know where we'll eat at HS (abc commissary and pizza planet), and MK (Pecos bills, caseys, cosmic rays, columbia harbor house, and we'll go to Ohana one night). AK - considering pizzafari, we have only done flame tree here, and it's just ok. we are ready for something else. how are other counter service at AK? Epcot - (we need 6 restaurants) we want to try sunshine seasons this trip, and will go to tangerine cafe. we know we do not like the fish and chips place in England (which i was surpised about, since it gets such great reviews here). but, finding a bunch of other counter service in epcot is proving tough - i want to do another table service, and epcot is the logical place, but not sure which one if i have to narrow it down to just one.....AGH!!! so, help please! whats your favorite cs in epcot (and ak) - and/or economical TS? thanks! __________________ 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) 140 days 13 hours 56 minutes

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cinderbella Crackhead Moderator Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: south carolina Posts: 6,450	Re: favorite counter service..... I really love Cantina de San Angel. We eat there every time and it is just SO delicious. I love the Wet Burrito. __________________ WDW Restaurants and Resorts Moderator Bella I Deltaco. My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Bella goes to Washington... 8 days 19 hours 56 minutes

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Isaiah2k6 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 102	Re: favorite counter service..... We were always on the dining plan, so I never knew any of the prices for anything, i just pointed at something on the menu I wanted and scarfed it down. But I really liked the garden grill cafe in epcot. the entire restaurant moves in a circle as you eat your dinner. It is above the moving earth exhibit, so you can go stand on the railing and look down into the exibit. It is served "family style", all on one plate right in the middle of the table and you serve yourself like at home. Its all you can eat,too. They keep bringing it out,as you finish. They said that almost all the vegetable that you eat there were grown fresh there in Disney at the moving earth exibit. I really liked the vegetables. As far as counter service goes....i dont know if everyone in your family likes chinese food,but the chinese counter service place there was really good. I think we had the fried rice and egg rolls. Im not sure, I think one of us had the lo mein. But I do remember it being really good. Id definitly eat there again. But I highly recommend the Garden Grill for a table service. __________________ 2005 - Carribean Beach 2007 - Coronado Springs 2009 - Contemporary or Animal Kingdom Lodge http://www.myspace.com/isaiah2k6 My Disney Countdown Counting down to: The Best Disney Trip Ever !!! 331 days 11 hours 56 minutes

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johnkimv Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Delray Beach, FL Posts: 483	Re: favorite counter service..... Yak & Yeti counter service at AK and Mexico's counter service are yummy! Sunshine Seasons is probably the best on property!! __________________ Upcoming Trips: January 22-26, 2009 Fort Wilderness Campground for my 31st Birthday!! February 21-23, 2009 Fort Wilderness Campground to meet up with out of town friends! April 22-26, 2009 Fort Wilderness Campground celebrating TJ's 3rd Birthday!! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Celebrating my 31st Birthday at Fort Wilderness Campground 01/22/09-01/26/09 13 days 11 hours 56 minutes

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emamasa Mickey's other girlfriend Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Columbus, Indiana Posts: 2,759	Re: favorite counter service..... i am very excited to try sunshine seasons - not sure why we haven't before!! yak & yeti? how are portion sizes? does it come with rice? __________________ 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) 140 days 13 hours 56 minutes

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PrincessJill Princess In Training Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Wonderland Posts: 1,964	Re: favorite counter service..... AK - Pizzafari is very yum. They have salads and sandwiches too, so it has a little variety - not just pizza. Yak & Yeti also has a counter service place on the side which is delish! EC - I love me some Chinese food, whether it's from the China pavillion or the Asian station in Sunshine Seasons. SS has a LOT of variety. Whenever I go with friends we always end up there because everyone can easily find something they like. __________________ ~~ "Because I'm a lady, that's why!" ~~ PJ & Baloo's WDW Trips *~~ 2003 Oct: MNSSHP (CBR) ~~* 2004 April: Grad Nite *~~ 2005 Oct: MNSSHP ~~* *~~ 2005 Nov: Baloo's bday ~~* 2006 March: Spring Break (POR) *~~ 2006 May: my bday (ASMusic) ~~* *~~ 2007 March: Baloo's belated bday (POR) ~~* 2007 May: my bday (PC) *~~ 2007 Oct: MNSSHP (PC) ~~* *~~ 2008 March: Spring Break (PC) ~~* 2008 Oct: MNSSHP (CSR) *~~ .... to be continued!**

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iluvwdw BLT for me! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,907	Re: favorite counter service..... DTD - Earl of Sandwich and Wolfgang Puck Express...BOTH AMAZING! MK - Cosmic Rays, Pecos Bills EPCOT - Cantina de San Angel MGM - ABC Commissary AK - Haven't tried it, but I'd say Yak and Yeti would be my fave! RESORTS....POP Century has THE BEST Food Court! I also heard Pepper Market at Coronodo Springs has AWESOME CS, too! __________________ 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! On a Thanksgiving Safari at AKV

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ssn Mouse Meister Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,147	Re: favorite counter service..... We just went to Pizzafari at AK last week and it was really good. We went to Flame Tree last year and just thought it was OK. We wanted to try CS at Yak & Yeti but never got around to it. At Pizzafari I had the Italian Sandwich and DH had the Chicken Parm sandwich and both were good - the Italian Sandwich was the best though! AT Epcot we like Mexico, Germany and Sunshine Seasons counter service. At MK - just tried Columbia Harbor house and the tuna sand was so good and fresh. The bread was wonderful! Casey's hotdogs are the best and we went to Cosmic Rays for chicken and ribs! __________________ 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! time to plan another trip

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SnazzyCMB Big Cheese Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Manchester, CT Posts: 590	Re: favorite counter service..... Actually, the bakery in the France Pavilion at Epcot is REALLY yummy too-especially for lunch-you can get a nice sandwich on a baguette, they have quiches, and of course, awesome pastries! The German pavilion has yummy bratwurst, and Norway "kringle...something" has great soup, and sandwiches as well (they also have great pastries) Tangerine Cafe and Cantina de San Angel are great too well-that's 5-and for your sixth, definitely Sunshine seasons-enjoy! (can you tell I love eating at EPCOT?!?) __________________ WooHoo! I am a DVC member and proud of it My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Savannah view at Animal Kingdom Villas 122 days 23 hours 26 minutes

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