Royal RIP

Originally Posted By DLFAN79

U knew they couldnt resist...


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Originally Posted By kennect

Resist what? Photo's or something else? Fortunately this is an area of visiting WDW I am not concerned about personally...

 

Originally Posted By Chelledun

Wow, I am quite bummed about the changes to dinner at CRT. We ate there last week and found the atmosphere nice, the view perfect, and the food and service pretty decent. Plus it only cost one dining credit and we could eat what we wanted off the menu.

I'm sure a lot of families will enjoy the addition of the new dinner but its too bad they have to make it two dining credits. I'm glad I squeezed in my meal there before these changes.

 

Originally Posted By Jodijo

I am very disappointed by the change. CRT is the 1st ADR we make every trip. One reason is because of the variety on the menu. The chicken is my favorite. Which to my knowledge is not offered anywhere else on the property. I will miss it so much. I am interested to see what the new menu will be. I have not been able to find it anywhere.

 

Originally Posted By Labuda

Wow, looks like I won't be bothering gooing back to Cindy's until, oh, let's say Hell freezes over.

 

Originally Posted By smeeeko

I've never eaten there.. pardon for the sacralidge but other than the princesses (which I'm personally not into)and the location, what's the big deal of eating there?

I know we've wanted to go there in the past (I heard that Belle was there and I happen to know a BIG Belle fan..) but I also loved eating at Tony's when they had breakfast and they took that away.. Luckily we got to eat there (Tony's) for Valentine's Day when they still had the menu I liked.. and again on our honeymoon.. Still, I don't get it. I guess if they had Meeko or something I would. =(

 

Originally Posted By mickey_ring

Oy, those prices. My family of four spends a hundred and fiftyish for a set menu plate and a picture??? I'll need a home equity loan for all this.
Kids hardly eat cause they're excited, then they are hungry an hour or so after breakfast. Bam! There's another ten bucks to feed 'em until they are hungry again for lunch! There's another 30ish.

Hmmm... maybe that's not just a coincidence unique to my group.

 

Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom

I have even at King Stephan's Hall ( before all the Princess hype ). I would recommend it for anyone who has never done it, the food is very very good. Unfortunately I have not eaten at too many other sit down places in the MK. I know Cindy's place is packed now! So I guess I have a good excuse now to eat at the Liberty Tree Tavern ( which I have never eaten at ). I like the location of the Columbia Harbour House but I'm really not all impressed with the seafood. Its a poor substitution for the Rose and Crown in Epcot.

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

WDW is where the magic lives.

 

Originally Posted By smeeeko

^^LOL.. yeah well for $80 it's going to take some serious pixie dust to part me with any $$ I might have for a pre-paid photo op and breakie with some chick my hubby digs. (ok I'm being cranky.. but sheeesh!)

I can think of other nice sit down meals in the World.. but yeah, Disney wouldn't think they could get that kind of money if they didn't think folks would pay it.

I'd rather do breakfast at BOMA, but that's just me.. AA Kenyan in a French press, 'magic juice' and yummy breakie buffet with some decent area music accompanied by the occasional "mommy what's this mushy stuff?" coming from a distant table.. hee hee.. Bring it on! =) whoo hoo..

 

Originally Posted By Chelledun

>>I've never eaten there.. pardon for the sacralidge but other than the princesses (which I'm personally not into)and the location, what's the big deal of eating there?

Well, currently there are no princesses at dinner. When we ate there last week we were given the best window table overlooking Fantasyland and our service was wonderful. I wasn't expecting the food to be great but it was SO yummy. I loved the pretzel breadsticks and my steak was pretty decent. The dessert selection was really good too. It was very nice in the evening without the characters. Of course, we were on the dining plan so we didn't have to pay full price for our meal (Which the total was $120 for two!) but it was a really great experience overall.

 

Originally Posted By smeeeko

^^yum pretzel breadsticks! I love those at Le Cellier (lunch: cheese soup & breadsticks! SeanYoda says the buffalo is good..)

 

Originally Posted By Labuda

"So I guess I have a good excuse now to eat at the Liberty Tree Tavern ( which I have never eaten at )."

Ooooo, dinner at the Liberty Tree Tavern is THE BEST, even though it's a character meal. Best greenbeans on the planet!!!

 

Originally Posted By vbdad55

Let's hope this 'royal treament' dosn't spread outside the castle --

let's see-- I can spend $150 with tip for Cindy's or go to Cali Grill - heck if not drinking potentiall for less for the family - duh!

 

Originally Posted By TDLFAN

>>I like the location of the Columbia Harbour House but I'm really not all impressed with the seafood. Its a poor substitution for the Rose and Crown in Epcot.<<

You can't compare... R&C is a sit-down whereas the Harbor House is a fast food counter service location. However...I used to work at the Harbor House in the early 80's and back then we were pretty well known for our quick and tasty fish, shrimp and chicken leg and thigh portions with coles slaw... we were *the* alternative to hamburgers... and we had a lot of repeat customers... Now a days, the Harbor House menu is to say the least...adecuate.

 

Originally Posted By vbdad55

It was a 'hidden gem' back then -- the clam chowder for a counter service restaurant was excellent

 

Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom

Oh I like the location, don't get me wrong. I just am not impressed with the Seafood. I thought the coleslaw was good. I'm sure they have some good things on their menu. Next trip I want to hit the Liberty Tree Tavern.

 

Originally Posted By RHODISNEY

$32 for a Cinderella Breakfast!!!!! There's no Magic in that!!!

 

Originally Posted By vbdad55

<$32 for a Cinderella Breakfast!!!!! There's no Magic in that!!!<

I don;t know about that-- I keep hearing the sound of cash registers merrily ringing and there are none aroun dme-- must be magic.

It will be real interesting to see how this plays out -- immediately you know it will be full ( which scares me because someone will clone this experience at least 1 per park - we all know that) - -- but long term.

Conierge level business ....pre paid packages for meals -- credit card gurantees for Cali Grill....I think it is easy to tell who they are catering to here.....and I would have little problem except for 2 things:

1/ if done at all 3 meals @ Cinderella's castle, it will keep most budget conscious from ever eating a meal there -- and let's face it $150 for family of 4 is more than many ever spend for one meal....
2/ keep this to one location -- don't go nuts copying it here , there and everywhere.

 

Originally Posted By 1Gee1

I personally think it's a shame that they will have "All Characters, All the Time!"...Not to mention the one-price meals. I've been to CRT and thought it was a nice respite during the day; having lunch in the MK "icon" (castle).

However, I won't go back with the all-princess plan. Too much chaos for too much money! I agree with vbdad...I'll go to CA Grill!!!