Originally Posted By myers I was just wondering if both places are buffet style, (I know goofy's is) and which has the best food? we ate at goofy's last year, and what we saw was really good, but there was a castatrophe in the kitchen and we got the boot before we could eat anything more than a salad. so we will be back in july bringing my mom and stepdad and would like to do one character breakfast for my DD b-day and would really like to go to the place with the best food. any suggestion would be great, thanks
Originally Posted By cstephens Actually, if you want good food, go to Storyteller's. They have a buffet or you can order off the menu. /cs
Originally Posted By myers thanks....I'm not sure where storytellers is?? plaza sounded good because you don't have to leave the park, but with being the only character meal we will have and my parents being with us I just want them get there money's worth!!!
Originally Posted By cstephens Storyteller's is in the Grand Californian hotel. It's from 2003, but here's a review I posted of breakfast there: <a href="http://www.colddeadfish.net/dlrrests/storyteller071703.html" target="_blank">http://www.colddeadfish.net/dl rrests/storyteller071703.html</a>. There are a few changes (menu items can vary, the signage is just boring signs now rather than the cool cut-out logs, the characters are different, and the button [last time we saw, but we haven't been there this year yet] was no longer dated), but otherwise, it's still relevant. /cs
Originally Posted By trekkeruss I'll second the recommendation of Storyteller's for the breakfast buffet. The variety is good, and so is the taste.
Originally Posted By myers thanks...does storytellers just have more of a selection of foods than goofy's or is just the quality better??
Originally Posted By smeeeko storytellers is definitely the best. Selection of food at goofy's is more varied but if you want a GOOD breakfast character buffet Storytellers.. I was trying to stick with your question as much as I could originally though. =)
Originally Posted By 4Disnee I'll have to vote for Storytellers also. We love their food. Our DS who is nine love it along with the rest of the family its a must on our trips. LOL
Originally Posted By Inspector 57 How old is DD? Which characters are her favorites? Perhaps I'm idiosyncratic about food (and buffets, especially), and I don't mean to sound judgemental here, but... I can't imagine agonizing over the quality of their respective foods as the most important factor in deciding where to have a birthday celebration. Both places are going to give you the opportunity to absolutely gorge yourself on good foods that you really enjoy. The experiences are entirely different. Goofy's is loud and high-energy, filled with rugrats and music. Everyone is there because they want to attend the very Disney party. Storyteller's is a real restaurant that offers a brunch at certain times. Many/most of the diners there are adults who just want breakfast. Goofy's continually parades a ton of characters through the room: princesses, classic characters, surprises. Storyteller's makes a handful of characters more or less passively available.
Originally Posted By myers well yes it matters on quality of food because its expensive, its both for the kids and the adults not just one or the other and thats why I'm interested in which one has the best food. we're not having a BIG B-day bash we're just doing the one character meal on her b-day. but I do appretiate everyones opinions it does help in making a informed decision.
Originally Posted By liveforvacations We have been to both Storyteller's Cafe and Goofy's Kitchen. The food is definitely better at the Storyteller's Cafe but it is very low key and very few characters. We only saw Chip and Dale and a big bear. The food is not fabulous and it can be very crowded and loud but Goofy's Kitchen is definitely more of a "character breakfast", if that is what you are really looking for. Goofy is always there and usually at least five other characters. If you go to Goofy's, make sure to speak to your server if you find that a certain character is not coming to your table as they will do their best to rectify it. You could do breakfast at Goofy's one day which only offers a one price buffet and go to Storyteller's another day as you can order off the menu at Storyteller's instead of the buffet. Have fun!
Originally Posted By raer If you have a child 2 or younger at Storytellers, they can eat the buffet for free any time of the day. A CM told us this on a previous visit & since then my daughter eats for free there.
Originally Posted By dlkozy If you scroll through Disney Dining you will find various opinions regarding Storytellers. Not everyone likes it.
Originally Posted By trekkeruss <<Not everyone likes it.>> That could be said of any restaurant, hotel, theme park, etc. Odds are in favor of a guest enjoying Storytellers, though.
Originally Posted By hlbtimes2 We have had breakfast at the plaza and lunch (brunch late in the day) at Goofys. We like the plaza. The character interaction was MUCH better at the plaza. Goofys we waited a long, long time between characters. We saw Goofy, Snow white, Aladin and Donald. Max was in the building, but in over 1 1/2 hours he never made it to our section. The food was ok, but not great. The plaza's food is more breakfasty then Goofy's- not as many lunch selections. We went when it was still Pooh and friends. The last visit my dd was actually rolling on the floor in Tigger's arms. My son was being very shy- so Tigger spent a good 10 minutes trying to warm him up. The others were great as well. At Goofys they all seem like they were ready for a break. We had dinner at Storytellers (no characters for dinner). The food was ok. Service was VERY slow. Both kids fell asleep before their food came, so they didnt get to eat.
Originally Posted By DyGDisney We've eaten at all 3 places with our kids. Here's my opinion! Storyteller's had less selection than Goofy's for the breakfast, which made the price ridiculous. If I ate there again I'd definately order off the menu instead. The characters didn't come to the tables, which I'm sure a lot of people might prefer, but having two little kids we didn't like. We only saw Pluto, Chip and Dale there. Plaza Inn was fun. We went when it was Pooh's gang. They came to our table which my daughter liked. The selection wasn't as good as Goofy's, and the atmosphere wasn't as high energy (no dancing and playing). Goofy's is our absolute favorite. Goofy and several others are there. They come to your table and play with the kids. Last time Pinnochio took my daughter's princess wand and started chasing people with it. Sleeping Beauty is usually there, and the kids love her, as well as Aladdin, Baloo, sometimes Mad Hatter, sometimes Jasmine, sometimes Rafiki. The selection of food is huge, it is buffet food though. I think there is an omelet bar though. Even better is the Goofy's Character dinner, the food is excellent, and the character interaction is the same. The Character's do the hand jive and the Macarana, and play instruments and the kids can go up and dance and play with them. So, if you want the highest quality, it may not be Goofy's (unless you go at Dinner), but for the most fun for your kid(s), I'd definately choose Goofy's, we always go there.
