suggestions

hanwill · 02-19-2009

Ok, I need some suggestions for a family of 6. We have been to just about every restaurant in the 4 major parks, and I do want suggestions or places to avoid... Then I need hotel restaurant suggestions for monorail loop places... Thanks.

Like should I go to Kona Cafe at dinner? When should I go to Ohana? What about the wave? Anywhere worth going in the GF?

Oh yeah, I do want some ideas about Coral Reef...

I am going with my husband, two kids, and the grandparents (who are youngins by the way)....

Thanks for the suggestions? And is there anywhere that you HAVE to eat?

We upgraded our hotel (thanks 4/3) so now, I feel like we are going somewhere totally different for vacation...

**DisneyTeacher** · 02-19-2009

Have you tried Hoop Dee Doo? It's fun for all ages.

Soundgod · 02-19-2009

Kona Cafe for dinner is great.
'Ohana would probably be your choice for breakfast (with Lilu and Stitch).
I like 1900 Park Fare for breakfast and Narcoossee's for dinner at the GF, although 1900 has a princess character dinner every night that the kids might like.
I've seen some mixed thoughts on The Wave, mostly along the lines of, we're waiting for the first revision of their menu, although we've had reports of good meals there.
I also enjoy California Grill, but I'm not sure how the kids would take to it.

LittleMissMagic · 02-19-2009

We've dined at the Coral Reef a few times in the past. As kids, we really enjoyed it.... but my dad always wined about how it wasn't worth the money. We didn't notice - we were eating off the kids' menu!

hiner · 02-20-2009

Definately 1900 Park Fare for the little ones.

There is also Mickey's Backyard BBQ. That is sooo much fun!

mrmath · 02-20-2009

1900 Park Fare is a good place to go, especially if you have a daughter.

Ohana's is my favorite place to go. Breakfast was good and the characters were wonderful.

b1wife · 02-20-2009

You didn't mention how old your kids are, so I'm going to assume they're under 10. With that, Chef Mickey's is really fun for breakfast, even if the food isn't that fantastic. We really liked O'hana for breakfast, as well. We are planning to have 1900 Park Fare in June, as it's been a couple years since we've been there, but the characters are wonderful there.

We ate at Coral Reef in October, and I have to say I was VERY disappointed. We had to wait about 30 minutes past our ADR, we asked for 2 high chairs for our twins and were seated at a semi-circle table that couldn't accomodate them and there was nowhere else to sit, our server was slow, we didn't get the tank-side table we asked for, and the food wasn't that good. We will not be going back anytime soon. In Epcot, though, we really have enjoyed Teppan Edo in Japan. The food was really good, and it's entertaining for the kids.

timkelmom · 02-20-2009

I have to recommend O'Hana at the Poly. They have really good food, plenty of it (as much as you care for), fun for the kids and a great atmosphere. This is one of our favorites and we eat here every time.

timkelmom · 02-20-2009

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Originally Posted by b1wife

In Epcot, though, we really have enjoyed Teppan Edo in Japan. The food was really good, and it's entertaining for the kids.

What kind of entertainment do they have? Epcot is always the one place we have trouble choosing dining.

dixie · 02-20-2009

I too have to recommend O'Hana at the POly and 1900 Park Fayre for breakfast is a wonderful experience. In addition, the dinner shows such as Mickey's Backyard BBQ and the Hoop De Doo are terrific fun for all ages.
We did the Polynesian Lau last trip and although it was pleasant we wouldn't rush to do it again.

KittieKChick · 02-20-2009

Our Must Do's:
*Le Cellier (D)
*Ohana (D)
*Sci Fi Dine In (L)
*Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn CS - (L & sometimes D too)

Great Places to Try:
*Kona Cafe (B)

Places to Avoid:
*CRT (D) the food wasn't that great and wasn't worth 2 meal credits
*Hollywood & Vine (D) once again, the food was adequate at most
*Garden Grill (L) great atmosphere but the food wasn't good

bribren · 02-20-2009

Wave was so-so, 1900 and Ohana great for Families.

gingles · 02-20-2009

At Teppan, your chef is the entertainment and it's a lot of fun. Kids (ours and others I've watched have a good time). The menu (it has meat, chicken, shrimp) is kid-friendly.

hanwill · 02-20-2009

See, I knew that you all were awesome... this gives me a lot to think about until March 7th... I had better get busy!

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hanwill Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2004 Location: Metro Atlanta Posts: 1,116	suggestions Ok, I need some suggestions for a family of 6. We have been to just about every restaurant in the 4 major parks, and I do want suggestions or places to avoid... Then I need hotel restaurant suggestions for monorail loop places... Thanks. Like should I go to Kona Cafe at dinner? When should I go to Ohana? What about the wave? Anywhere worth going in the GF? Oh yeah, I do want some ideas about Coral Reef... I am going with my husband, two kids, and the grandparents (who are youngins by the way).... Thanks for the suggestions? And is there anywhere that you HAVE to eat? We upgraded our hotel (thanks 4/3) so now, I feel like we are going somewhere totally different for vacation... __________________ HANWILL Countdown - not soon enough!June 2009

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,805	Re: suggestions Kona Cafe for dinner is great. 'Ohana would probably be your choice for breakfast (with Lilu and Stitch). I like 1900 Park Fare for breakfast and Narcoossee's for dinner at the GF, although 1900 has a princess character dinner every night that the kids might like. I've seen some mixed thoughts on The Wave, mostly along the lines of, we're waiting for the first revision of their menu, although we've had reports of good meals there. I also enjoy California Grill, but I'm not sure how the kids would take to it. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 5 days 13 hours 40 minutes

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LittleMissMagic up for suggestions Join Date: May 2007 Location: Anderson, SC Posts: 2,501	Re: suggestions We've dined at the Coral Reef a few times in the past. As kids, we really enjoyed it.... but my dad always wined about how it wasn't worth the money. We didn't notice - we were eating off the kids' menu! __________________ little Victoria will never grow up! YouTube? iTube... Details of My Holiday Decor My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Disney with the band!!! 77 days 15 hours 40 minutes

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hiner Mouse Meister Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Body: Worcester PA Heart & Soul: WDW Posts: 1,826	Re: suggestions Definately 1900 Park Fare for the little ones. There is also Mickey's Backyard BBQ. That is sooo much fun! __________________ Kim I could be ready in a minute for WDW, just tell me when! WDW - 11/78 & 11/84 - Ft. Wilderness Disneyland - 09/87 - Off Site WDW - Off Site 10/89, CBR 10/99, CBR 05/04, CBR 05/05, CBR 05/07, POLYNESIAN 5/09 SUPERBOWL CHAMPS, THE STEELERS, "SHOCKED THE WORLD"! YANKEES WILL BE BACK IN 2009! AND THE BROWN'S WERE BACK IN WDW 2009! My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Take me with you....pppllleeeaaassseee!!!!!

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mrmath Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 116	Re: suggestions 1900 Park Fare is a good place to go, especially if you have a daughter. Ohana's is my favorite place to go. Breakfast was good and the characters were wonderful.

02-20-2009	#7 (permalink)
b1wife Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 344	Re: suggestions You didn't mention how old your kids are, so I'm going to assume they're under 10. With that, Chef Mickey's is really fun for breakfast, even if the food isn't that fantastic. We really liked O'hana for breakfast, as well. We are planning to have 1900 Park Fare in June, as it's been a couple years since we've been there, but the characters are wonderful there. We ate at Coral Reef in October, and I have to say I was VERY disappointed. We had to wait about 30 minutes past our ADR, we asked for 2 high chairs for our twins and were seated at a semi-circle table that couldn't accomodate them and there was nowhere else to sit, our server was slow, we didn't get the tank-side table we asked for, and the food wasn't that good. We will not be going back anytime soon. In Epcot, though, we really have enjoyed Teppan Edo in Japan. The food was really good, and it's entertaining for the kids. __________________ Rebecca in Texas proud wife to Prezcatz Paul "We're merrily on our way to nowhere." ~ J. Thaddeus Toad October 2000 Disneyland April 2005 All-Star Music December 2006 Shades of Green August 2008 Caribbean Beach Resort for Close To My Heart convention October 2008 Old Key West 1st DVC trip!! June 2009 Boardwalk Villas & Saratoga Springs Treehouse Villas June 2010 Grand Californian (Can't wait to go to Disneyland again!) My Disney Countdown Counting down to: A week at Disneyland with the kids and the sunshine 203 days 6 hours 40 minutes

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timkelmom MB's Happy Camper Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: I am an Rver, home is where you park it. Posts: 3,709	Re: suggestions I have to recommend O'Hana at the Poly. They have really good food, plenty of it (as much as you care for), fun for the kids and a great atmosphere. This is one of our favorites and we eat here every time. __________________ There's a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, Tomorrow is just a dream away. A Dream is A Wish Your Heart Makes Keep Moving Forward! Catch up on our travels @ www.timkelmom.blogspot.com MouseBuzzers I Have Met Chastmaster Quakercub DAC921 USASMIG789 LisaLovesMickey Angell1975 Bransworld WEDINDISNEY DZNYCROPPER

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dixie MB'S BRITISH AMBASSADOR Join Date: May 2002 Location: England Posts: 2,272	Re: suggestions I too have to recommend O'Hana at the POly and 1900 Park Fayre for breakfast is a wonderful experience. In addition, the dinner shows such as Mickey's Backyard BBQ and the Hoop De Doo are terrific fun for all ages. We did the Polynesian Lau last trip and although it was pleasant we wouldn't rush to do it again. __________________ STRASBOURG- AUG/SEPT O9 MED CRUISE- NOV 09 NEXT DISNEY?? WHO KNOWS My Disney Countdown Counting down to: POR VACATION AT WDW GONE TO ENJOY THE MAGIC

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KittieKChick Big Cheese Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 855	Re: suggestions Our Must Do's: Le Cellier (D) Ohana (D) Sci Fi Dine In (L) Pecos Bill Tall Tale Inn CS - (L & sometimes D too) Great Places to Try: Kona Cafe (B) Places to Avoid:* CRT (D) the food wasn't that great and wasn't worth 2 meal credits Hollywood & Vine (D) once again, the food was adequate at most Garden Grill (L) great atmosphere but the food wasn't good __________________ Brandy -* Mommy to a 'May 2007' Princess! ----------------------------------------------------------------------- Happiness is having a Disney trip planned. oh yeah, and having the family to go with you. Correction: I now know that the family is optional. Por Favor Mantengase Alejado De Las Puertas **19901997200020052006-Belated Honeymoon2009***

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bribren Big Cheese Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Buffalo, NY Posts: 536	Re: suggestions Wave was so-so, 1900 and Ohana great for Families.

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gingles Phantom of the MB Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Baton Rouge...where Tigers bite Posts: 2,249	Re: suggestions At Teppan, your chef is the entertainment and it's a lot of fun. Kids (ours and others I've watched have a good time). The menu (it has meat, chicken, shrimp) is kid-friendly. __________________ Can You Twitter? Facebook DD#1 is Southern Belle and DD#2 is LSUTigerLily! GEAUX LSU FOOTBALL TIGERS!!! FLORIDA MAY BE THE PRESEASON NO. 1 BUT WAIT 'TIL YOU COME TO OUR HOUSE... My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Back to WDW for Free Dining Toto, is this Kansas?

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hanwill Mouse Meister Join Date: May 2004 Location: Metro Atlanta Posts: 1,116	Re: suggestions See, I knew that you all were awesome... this gives me a lot to think about until March 7th... I had better get busy! __________________ HANWILL Countdown - not soon enough!June 2009

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