Sci-Fi Diner opinions...

monrailrider · 09-16-2009

When we went to the Sci-Fi Diner this past August the food was not very good. Its one of the best places to eat at DHS due to the atmosphere but the food quality will keep us away for awhile. The Cherry Coke was awesome but it was down hill from there...bummer.

Anyone have an opinion?

trl1812 · 09-16-2009

We were there in July and the food was ok but not great. We did like the shakes though.

Jen · 09-16-2009

Did Sci-Fi on our 2005 trip ~ it was the one I looked forward to the most and we were all very disappointed in the food. The atmosphere is awesome but the food killed the experience. I don't remember exactly what we ate, but we were there for dinner. And we were 5 adults and 5 kids, so there were many things ordered.

princesslindsey · 09-16-2009

We love Sci Fi. I always get a burger and its by far one of the best I've found at wdw. The shakes are great too.

PeterPansPixie · 09-16-2009

I actually went to the SciFi for the first time in probably almost 10 years this past Feb. and it was my DH first time going there ever. My DH actually requested that we go back, so we will be dining there next week. He is a total burger and fry guy, so I think that is why he liked it so much. Personally, it is not my favorite place to eat at WDW, but I have never been disappointed in the food or had bad service there and the atmosphere is great.

hjang · 09-16-2009

I had a burger there and LOVED it! maybe SciFi's speciality are burgers, fries, and shakes... probably should stick to thoses....

diofthesouth · 09-16-2009

We go for the experience and the ADULT BEVERAGES...but not necessarily the food. It's definitely a burgers and fries place...

monrailrider · 09-16-2009

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Originally Posted by diofthesouth

We go for the experience and the ADULT BEVERAGES...but not necessarily the food. It's definitely a burgers and fries place...

That could be my downfall, by the time we actually sat at the Sci-Fi I had enough burgers and fries from the counter service places that I tried something different. But my DS said the kids pizza was not good at all and my DD ate all her macaroni with no complaints.

slist · 09-16-2009

We went three times last year and ate there each time. In July it was good, In November it was yuck and in December it was good. Personally I think most of the food places at HS are not as good as the other parks. I like the Brown Derby but I don't think it is worth two sit down meals. Just my personal opinion.

anaheimboy · 09-16-2009

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Originally Posted by monrailrider

When we went to the Sci-Fi Diner this past August the food was not very good. Its one of the best places to eat at DHS due to the atmosphere but the food quality will keep us away for awhile. The Cherry Coke was awesome but it was down hill from there...bummer.

Anyone have an opinion?

I think this thread might need to be moved over to the WDW Threads, this is the Disneyland Resort Restaurant Threads, and it didnt seem like anyone was asking if Disneyland had a restaurant similar to the one in DHS. Just a suggestion!

**WishUponAStar** · 09-16-2009

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Originally Posted by anaheimboy

I think this thread might need to be moved over to the WDW Threads, this is the Disneyland Resort Restaurant Threads, and it didnt seem like anyone was asking if Disneyland had a restaurant similar to the one in DHS. Just a suggestion!

fixed, thanks Tim.

PrincessJill · 09-16-2009

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Originally Posted by monrailrider

When we went to the Sci-Fi Diner this past August the food was not very good. Its one of the best places to eat at DHS due to the atmosphere but the food quality will keep us away for awhile. The Cherry Coke was awesome but it was down hill from there...bummer.

Anyone have an opinion?

I totally agree - awesome atmosphere, "eh" food. I thought the menu was kind of limited, which was my own fault for not checking it out before we made the ressie. The experience was great, but I didn't come out with a burning desire to go back.

Soundgod · 09-16-2009

We ate there last year and I had the ribs. The were OK. Nothing to write home about, but decent.
My two biggest complaints are how shallow the tables are in the cars, creating a small table without sufficient room for 4 plates and 2 glasses and the coming attractions reel that isn't more than 35-40 minutes long, so you are guaranteed to see things twice.
How about adding trailers to lengthen the reel or playing 90 minute features and multiple episodes of serials (Buck Rodgers, Flash Gordon, Commando Cody).
The menu is limited, but all of Disney increasingly suffers from this same problem.
Once every 3 years is enough for me I guess.

**DisneyTeacher** · 09-16-2009

We like Sci Fi but always stick to the basics. I like the Reuben or a burger and we're always happy.

Elmo · 09-16-2009

There is nothing wrong with the food - perfectly acceptable for an Applebee's or TGIF. We just expect more from Disney.

Atmosphere is a blast.

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trl1812 Junior Mouseketeer Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Norman Wells, Northwest Territories, Canada Posts: 15	Re: Sci-Fi Diner opinions... We were there in July and the food was ok but not great. We did like the shakes though.

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Jen Go Navy! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Kissimmee, FL Posts: 2,866	Re: Sci-Fi Diner opinions... Did Sci-Fi on our 2005 trip ~ it was the one I looked forward to the most and we were all very disappointed in the food. The atmosphere is awesome but the food killed the experience. I don't remember exactly what we ate, but we were there for dinner. And we were 5 adults and 5 kids, so there were many things ordered. __________________ 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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PeterPansPixie Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cleveland, OH Posts: 57	Re: Sci-Fi Diner opinions... I actually went to the SciFi for the first time in probably almost 10 years this past Feb. and it was my DH first time going there ever. My DH actually requested that we go back, so we will be dining there next week. He is a total burger and fry guy, so I think that is why he liked it so much. Personally, it is not my favorite place to eat at WDW, but I have never been disappointed in the food or had bad service there and the atmosphere is great. __________________ Upcoming Trips: Sept. 21-30, 2009: VWL March 17-25, 2010: AKV Kidani & BCV October 2010: TBD

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hjang Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 112	Re: Sci-Fi Diner opinions... I had a burger there and LOVED it! maybe SciFi's speciality are burgers, fries, and shakes... probably should stick to thoses.... __________________ Every Disney trip is a dream come true... My Disney Countdown Counting down to: DISNEY AND CHRISTMAS MAGIC! 17 days 4 hours 4 minutes

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slist Big Cheese Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Delaware Posts: 605	Re: Sci-Fi Diner opinions... We went three times last year and ate there each time. In July it was good, In November it was yuck and in December it was good. Personally I think most of the food places at HS are not as good as the other parks. I like the Brown Derby but I don't think it is worth two sit down meals. Just my personal opinion. __________________ I live for Disney My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Mother/Daughter Trip 3 days 15 hours 19 minutes

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Soundgod Squirrel! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Laughing on the Laughing Floor Posts: 8,808	Re: Sci-Fi Diner opinions... We ate there last year and I had the ribs. The were OK. Nothing to write home about, but decent. My two biggest complaints are how shallow the tables are in the cars, creating a small table without sufficient room for 4 plates and 2 glasses and the coming attractions reel that isn't more than 35-40 minutes long, so you are guaranteed to see things twice. How about adding trailers to lengthen the reel or playing 90 minute features and multiple episodes of serials (Buck Rodgers, Flash Gordon, Commando Cody). The menu is limited, but all of Disney increasingly suffers from this same problem. Once every 3 years is enough for me I guess. __________________ Do you live to eat or do you eat to live? My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Instant Single Digit Dance 4 days 0 hours 4 minutes

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Elmo Big Cheese Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Doylestown, PA Posts: 587	Re: Sci-Fi Diner opinions... There is nothing wrong with the food - perfectly acceptable for an Applebee's or TGIF. We just expect more from Disney. Atmosphere is a blast. __________________ 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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