Breakfast @ Chef Mickeys or Ohana's

Lumiere · 10-01-2003

Hi there. I am after some advice. I have heard so much about Chef Mickey but never been and I was wondering what it was like compared to breakfast at Ohana's at the Poly which my family and I are more than familiar with and to be truthfull, think it is unserpassable.

iluvwdw · 10-01-2003

I haven't been to Ohana's, but I know people who feel the same way about Ohana's as you do. They ABSOLUTELY love it! However, being an experienced Chef Mickey's guest (I was only there once this August!!! :whistle: ), I will say that this place wins a spot on my MUST DO list for every trip! The theming of the restaurant was great, the character interaction is among the best in WDW, the music, singing and dancing is fun (waving around the napkins to music! :D ), and the food is YUMMY!!!!!!! I loved the selection and they had a lot for kids of all ages to choose from! Even Krispy Kreme's, and cookies that can be decorated with gummy bears, gummy worms, sprinkles, etc. FOR BREAKFAST!!! It was GREAT!!!!!!!!

preidel24 · 10-02-2003

I'm a big fan of Ohana's it my fav WDW eatery, but not my fav for breakfast. Chef Mickey's although I find a little loud and glaring on the eyes is a place and experience not to be missed. No other eatery in the world makes such a fuss over birthdays and other events. You can't lose out with either one and I have them both PS's for our trip this Nov.

If you haven't tried Chef Mickey's and can only do one I'd try Chef Mickey's for a totally new experience. It so very different from Ohanas and you'll be constantly entertained.

Paula

Fantasy · 10-02-2003

We did Chef Mickey's for breakfast last year ,and dinner this year.Both were great! We went to 'Ohanas for dinner and it was excellent.They entertained the kids and the dinner was great.I don't know what there breakfast is like.I would suggest Chef Mickey's for breakfast.Plus dinner at O'hannas w/ a view of Cinderella's castle is beautiful.Request a table near the window.We called that morning for PS and got lucky!HTH:)

**DisneyTeacher** · 10-02-2003

We go to Chef Mickey's every trip for breakfast and this year we added dinner at Chef Mickey's (wonderful too). I think the breakfast at CM's is wonderful and a lot of fun. I have never been to 'Ohana for breakfast but I hear it is great too. I guess if table service is important to you go to 'Ohana, if you like a buffet with lots of choices for your family then hit Chef Mickey's. I think the food at both will be great and the character interaction wonderful. I think this is a win-win choice for you.

mduarte13 · 10-02-2003

Gee....I have been to both (although Chef Mickey's was for dinner)....and I can tell you this....we are once again going to Chef Mickey's, and we are returning to Ohana's for supper....Ohana's is a little quieter, Chef Mickey's is a big party....if you have never done it, give it a try. It's a lot of fun.

disneydana · 10-02-2003

My suggestion would be to try Chef Mickey's since you have done O'hanas and then try to go to Ohana's for dinner one night. Since you like Ohana's so much, I'd be interested to see how you compare the two if you do decide to do Chef Mickeys. Let us know.

dlashe4977 · 10-02-2003

Chef Mickey's rules!!!:D

spike · 10-02-2003

6 for Chef Mickey's :heart (w/my vote)
3 for Going to Both
0 for Ohana's

Chef Mickey's in the early lead.

rlander · 10-02-2003

I vote for O'hana!!!

DisneyAnne · 10-02-2003

We LOVE Ohana's for breakfast!!! I will admit that we have never been to Chef Mickey's so I can't compare the two. We enjoy the parade through the restaurant where the kids get noisemakers. The food is served family-style which I personally appreciate with kids whose eyes are MUCH bigger than their stomachs. ;)

Lumiere · 10-02-2003

Thanks for the great feedback everyone.

One thing appears to be apparent and that is we must give CM a go. It does sound great fun especialy for the family. Fortunately we will be in a position to do both so I truly look forward to breakfasts in both restaurants.

tammysbowman · 10-03-2003

We had the Ohana breakfast Sept. 2003 and Chef Mickey in May 1994. My favorite was definitely OHANA for several reasons!!! The food was excellent and we enjoyed the food being brought to the table, whereas at Chef Mickey we had to go to the buffet. We have 2 small DD and leaving the table is inconvenient. Also, the restaurant area of Ohana is MUCH larger and more open than at Chef Mickey. This enabled the girls to get down and dance and interact with the characters much easier. They even had a "parade" around the room with Mickey, Goofy, Chip and Dale. When we were at the Ohana, the characters were at our table so much that it was almost difficult to eat, but I don't remember there being nearly as much interaction at Chef Mickey's.

Alas, my DD are currently WAY into the Princesses, so we opted for the Princess Storybook Breakfast and dinner with Cinderella at 1900 Park Fare this October. I know that I will greatly miss this breakfast .... but, there is always next time.

:p

Only 8 days until our next WDW vacation!!!!

iluvwdw · 10-03-2003

I love this thread!!! I knew I wanted to go back to Chef Mickey's for sure in December, but was wondering about O'hanas. And now, with all of these AWESOME reviews for Ohana's breakfast, I think we will give it a go! For both breakfast AND dinner! I know there are no characters at dinner, which is fine! And this really works out since we will be staying at the Poly the first part of our trip!!!!! Chef Mickeys for breakfast and Ohana's for breakfast and dinner! I better make those PS's.........:dazed

jbjags · 10-08-2003

I vote both if you can. One can never have to much of Mickey.

10-01-2003	#1 (permalink)
Lumiere Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: An Island Just Off Of France Called The UK Posts: 65	Breakfast @ Chef Mickeys or Ohana's Hi there. I am after some advice. I have heard so much about Chef Mickey but never been and I was wondering what it was like compared to breakfast at Ohana's at the Poly which my family and I are more than familiar with and to be truthfull, think it is unserpassable. __________________ Off Site 96' Off Site 97' Dixie Landings 98' Polynesian 00' Honeymoon Caribbean Beach 02' Wilderness Lodge 02' POR 05' POR 07' POR 08'

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iluvwdw Disney Dreaming Daily Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,409	I haven't been to Ohana's, but I know people who feel the same way about Ohana's as you do. They ABSOLUTELY love it! However, being an experienced Chef Mickey's guest (I was only there once this August!!! :whistle: ), I will say that this place wins a spot on my MUST DO list for every trip! The theming of the restaurant was great, the character interaction is among the best in WDW, the music, singing and dancing is fun (waving around the napkins to music! :D ), and the food is YUMMY!!!!!!! I loved the selection and they had a lot for kids of all ages to choose from! Even Krispy Kreme's, and cookies that can be decorated with gummy bears, gummy worms, sprinkles, etc. FOR BREAKFAST!!! It was GREAT!!!!!!!! __________________ 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! 138 days, 4 hours, 33 minutes

10-02-2003	#3 (permalink)
preidel24 Big Cheese Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 903	I'm a big fan of Ohana's it my fav WDW eatery, but not my fav for breakfast. Chef Mickey's although I find a little loud and glaring on the eyes is a place and experience not to be missed. No other eatery in the world makes such a fuss over birthdays and other events. You can't lose out with either one and I have them both PS's for our trip this Nov. If you haven't tried Chef Mickey's and can only do one I'd try Chef Mickey's for a totally new experience. It so very different from Ohanas and you'll be constantly entertained. Paula __________________ ^i^ * Postcard Pixie * ^i^ ~ Sharing the Disney magic ~ Discover the Magic - and you'll be hooked for life!!!

10-02-2003	#4 (permalink)
Fantasy Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Florida Posts: 326	We did Chef Mickey's for breakfast last year ,and dinner this year.Both were great! We went to 'Ohanas for dinner and it was excellent.They entertained the kids and the dinner was great.I don't know what there breakfast is like.I would suggest Chef Mickey's for breakfast.Plus dinner at O'hannas w/ a view of Cinderella's castle is beautiful.Request a table near the window.We called that morning for PS and got lucky!HTH:) __________________ Hopefully for a December M&G!!!

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DisneyTeacher Moderator/WL Tour Guide Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: WDW in my dreams Posts: 14,829	We go to Chef Mickey's every trip for breakfast and this year we added dinner at Chef Mickey's (wonderful too). I think the breakfast at CM's is wonderful and a lot of fun. I have never been to 'Ohana for breakfast but I hear it is great too. I guess if table service is important to you go to 'Ohana, if you like a buffet with lots of choices for your family then hit Chef Mickey's. I think the food at both will be great and the character interaction wonderful. I think this is a win-win choice for you. __________________ ~Stephanie~ 1993 Caribbean Beach Resort ~ 1996 Caribbean Beach resort ~1997 Caribbean Beach Resort ~2003 Wilderness Lodge ~2004 Beach Club Resort/Shades of Green/Pop Century~ 2005 Wilderness Lodge Resort/Beach Club Villas ~ 2006 Saratoga Springs Resort~2007 Port Orleans French Quarter/Beach Club Villas/Boardwalk Villas ~ 2007 Port Orleans Riverside~ 2008 Wilderness Lodge/Beach Club Villas~2008 Beach Club Villas My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Beach Club here we come!!! 3 days, 12 hours, 33 minutes

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10-02-2003	#6 (permalink)
mduarte13 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2003 Posts: 125	Gee....I have been to both (although Chef Mickey's was for dinner)....and I can tell you this....we are once again going to Chef Mickey's, and we are returning to Ohana's for supper....Ohana's is a little quieter, Chef Mickey's is a big party....if you have never done it, give it a try. It's a lot of fun. __________________

10-02-2003	#7 (permalink)
disneydana Big Cheese Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: atlanta Posts: 646	My suggestion would be to try Chef Mickey's since you have done O'hanas and then try to go to Ohana's for dinner one night. Since you like Ohana's so much, I'd be interested to see how you compare the two if you do decide to do Chef Mickeys. Let us know. __________________ GO HOKIES!!

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dlashe4977 Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Medford, Long Island, NY Posts: 198	Chef Mickey's rules!!!:D __________________ 10/01/71 - MAGIC KINGDOM 08/02/76 - Magic Kingdom 6/91 - Polynesian 11/98 - Embassy Suites 5/00 - Grand Floridian 12/02 - All Star Music 11/03 - Polynesian 11/04 - Pop Century & Wilderness Lodge 08/07 - POFQ & Poly or WL again

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spike Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: New Orleans Posts: 260	6 for Chef Mickey's :heart (w/my vote) 3 for Going to Both 0 for Ohana's Chef Mickey's in the early lead. __________________ Spike “May your journey forever be laden with peace, and jubilance dreams may forever increase. We look to the future to a beautiful dawn. Till then we will be with you, farewell and dream on, dream on, dream on……” My Disney Countdown Counting down to: Are we there yet?

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rlander Nautical Disney Dreaming Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: One Particular Harbor Posts: 2,620	I vote for O'hana!!! __________________ Jeff Keep On The Sunny Side My Disney Countdown Counting down to: "Welcome Home" to Wilderness Lodge Villas

10-02-2003	#11 (permalink)
DisneyAnne Palmetto Pixie Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 2,154	We LOVE Ohana's for breakfast!!! I will admit that we have never been to Chef Mickey's so I can't compare the two. We enjoy the parade through the restaurant where the kids get noisemakers. The food is served family-style which I personally appreciate with kids whose eyes are MUCH bigger than their stomachs. ;) __________________

10-02-2003	#12 (permalink)
Lumiere Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: An Island Just Off Of France Called The UK Posts: 65	Thanks for the great feedback everyone. One thing appears to be apparent and that is we must give CM a go. It does sound great fun especialy for the family. Fortunately we will be in a position to do both so I truly look forward to breakfasts in both restaurants. __________________ Off Site 96' Off Site 97' Dixie Landings 98' Polynesian 00' Honeymoon Caribbean Beach 02' Wilderness Lodge 02' POR 05' POR 07' POR 08'

10-03-2003	#13 (permalink)
tammysbowman Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 153	We had the Ohana breakfast Sept. 2003 and Chef Mickey in May 1994. My favorite was definitely OHANA for several reasons!!! The food was excellent and we enjoyed the food being brought to the table, whereas at Chef Mickey we had to go to the buffet. We have 2 small DD and leaving the table is inconvenient. Also, the restaurant area of Ohana is MUCH larger and more open than at Chef Mickey. This enabled the girls to get down and dance and interact with the characters much easier. They even had a "parade" around the room with Mickey, Goofy, Chip and Dale. When we were at the Ohana, the characters were at our table so much that it was almost difficult to eat, but I don't remember there being nearly as much interaction at Chef Mickey's. Alas, my DD are currently WAY into the Princesses, so we opted for the Princess Storybook Breakfast and dinner with Cinderella at 1900 Park Fare this October. I know that I will greatly miss this breakfast .... but, there is always next time. :p Only 8 days until our next WDW vacation!!!!

10-03-2003	#14 (permalink)
iluvwdw Disney Dreaming Daily Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Floral Park Village (Long Island), NY Posts: 6,409	I love this thread!!! I knew I wanted to go back to Chef Mickey's for sure in December, but was wondering about O'hanas. And now, with all of these AWESOME reviews for Ohana's breakfast, I think we will give it a go! For both breakfast AND dinner! I know there are no characters at dinner, which is fine! And this really works out since we will be staying at the Poly the first part of our trip!!!!! Chef Mickeys for breakfast and Ohana's for breakfast and dinner! I better make those PS's.........:dazed __________________ 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! 138 days, 4 hours, 33 minutes

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10-08-2003	#15 (permalink)
jbjags Senior Mouseketeer Join Date: May 2003 Location: Middleburg FL Posts: 128	I vote both if you can. One can never have to much of Mickey. __________________ Contemporary (2001)Polynesian, DCL, All Stars Music (2002)All Stars Sports, All Stars Movies, Coronado Springs, Grand Floridian, All Stars Music (2003) POR Riverside, Pop Century (2004) AlS Movies (2005)

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