OverWhelmed!

Originally Posted By ophellia

thanks all, I'll keep that in mind as I've had neck troubles too...I love Indy but only went on it once because of the neck thing...but I love dinos!

 

Originally Posted By tashajilek

^^^ Wear a neck brace for protection lol.

 

Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt

forget about Dino..ophellia it's whiplash central! it made my nephew cry & my Dad yelled at me for trying to kill him!

 

Originally Posted By danyoung

ophellia, it's a bit rougher than Indy, but you'll be fine. Just ask to ride in the front row, where it's a little milder than in the back.

 

Originally Posted By smedley

Front row is definitely preferable, if possible time it for later in the day so if you are a little sore it doesn't matter so much in terms of other things you would do that day..

 

Originally Posted By disney pete

ophelia you have a vast array of eateries at DTD rainforest cafe,t-rex,planet hollywood,and many many more but you will enjoy the food and the ambience.

 

Originally Posted By ophellia

hhhhmmmm...I will proceed with caution regarding dinos...
And staying at PORR means I can ride the boat to DTD, I like that very much...
anyone ever try Wolfgang Puck's? Is it worth it?

 

Originally Posted By mousermerf

<<<Wolfgang Puck's? Is it worth it?>>>

Not at all - avoid.

In a hurry the take-away "Express" part of it can be pricey but decent, but the actual formal restaurant is a joke. Ridiculous prices for really mediocre food and atmosphere that is so outdated and garish it's not funny.

Earl of Sandwich, btw, is right near it and has yummy sandwiches for a quick bite.

DtD really isn't much for fine dining, but there's some decent casual spots. Bongos is probably the nicest place there - and has really good food. You just have to have some inkling of what Cuban food is.. which many people don't.

There's also House of Blues and Rainforest which you should be familiar with. Similarly there's T-rex which is like Rainforest but with Dinosaurs.

Eww - avoid Portabello or whatever it is called these days. Horrid horrid food there. Got tea there once that intentionally tasted like pinesol - yuck. Nothing was good.

Some folks like that boat place.. Fultons. Never done it, probably ought to. What else..? There's the little crab shack thingy down by the marina, i can't remember its name. Food and service there have been good, but i'm not a big sea food fan.

Did we forget anything?

 

Originally Posted By mousermerf

The fact that I didn't even remember that Planet Hollywood existed espite the giant building should suggest it's really not worth the time.

 

Originally Posted By ophellia

I've been to HOB in Anaheim and liked it, I did the gospel breakfast and had dinner there too...Earl os Snadwich sounds good...

 

Originally Posted By bobbelee9

We did Puck's Cafe which price wise is between the Express and the dining room. We enjoyed it and would go again.

 

Originally Posted By A Happy Haunt

I liked Puck's Express as well..

 

Originally Posted By danyoung

I've never eaten at either Puck's, but I've heard nothing but good things about it till merf came along.

 

Originally Posted By Disneymom443

I've eaten at Puck's express and my family liked it alot. I heard lots of good things about his full service restuarant.

 

Originally Posted By smedley

I was about to say the same as dan, I have heard nothing but excellent reports on the Puck express and the cafe.

 

Originally Posted By ophellia

I think we'll be eating at DTD a lot since its too late to make ADR...I am also going to start making my ressies Now for another visit when I can check out the restaurants in the Parks...
I got my set of maps!

 

Originally Posted By darcy-becker

Don't give up on ADRs people cancel and you might get lucky. You just have to keep trying.

 

Originally Posted By mousermerf

And be willing to try some out of the way places. Plaza Inn is worthwhile at MK, as is Morroco at Epcot but both are pretty easy to get reservations for.

 

Originally Posted By Hats and Wands

Brown Derby is easy to get reservations for, as is Nine Dragons and Yak & Yeti.

All three can usually fit you in as walk ups also, but why not try for reservations.

>>Some folks like that boat place.. Fultons. Never done it, probably ought to. What else..? There's the little crab shack thingy down by the marina, i can't remember its name. Food and service there have been good, but i'm not a big sea food fan.<<

Fulton's is great, but expensive & the other place is Captain Jack's. It used to be great, but we haven't eaten there since they took lobster off the menu.

 

Originally Posted By danyoung

Cap'n Jack's used to be Cap'n Jack's Oyster Bar. I was really disappointed on my first visit to find out that they'd changed their name and no longer offered the oysters. But I did have a very nice meal there. Fulton's, on the other hand, offered oysters from a variety of fishing locations, and the Nova Scotia oysters were smallish but very tasty! And yes, Fulton's does provide a terrific meal, but it's pricey.