Originally Posted By cswnow We were late in making our reservations so there are very little choices left, short of eating dinner at 4:30 ;-) Just wondering if our choices are good, bad or ugly? Hey we are at Disney that can't all be bad. Just looking for advice. Sept 17th Wolfgang Cafe - Just getting to disney. 18th 7:20 Coral Reef 19th Akershaus Royal Banquet House Little worried about this one. Anyone eaten there? 20th 6pm Sci-fi Diner 21st 6:10 Calif Grill - No fireworks :-( 22nd At Islands of Adventure 23rd 7:50amChef Mickeys fun time Buffet - Breakfast 7:15pm Hoop de doo reveue 24th 8:30 Concourse steakhouse Any input would be appreciated. I have a little time to try to change something. There might be a few changes. What kind of dress do I need at Californina Grill. I am shorts and tee shirts. Hey I'm on vacation. Thanks in advance.
Originally Posted By Crazy4WDW Cali grill is "business casual". You could probably get away with a nice pair of Dockers style shorts and a golf shirt. Chef Mickey's is my fav for a character breakfast. You'll love the Concourse Steak. Really yummy garlic mashed potatos.
Originally Posted By danyoung Crazy4WDW is correct on the Cali. Grill dress code - no t shirts, sorry. But nice shorts are fine. Overall it looks like you have a pretty good list. The Coral Reef is outstanding. I've eaten at Akershus many times, but not since they've changed to the princess thing. But don't worry - you're not going to be served Norwegian bug head soup or anything. The food is vry tasty and not all that unusual from American. Enjoy!
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Ive eaten at Akershus before it was a Princess meet n greet. I think the food is pretty much the same thiugh I went in a little scared but ended up loving it. Be brave and you might find something you love like i did (lamb and cabbage, yum yum yum!!)
Originally Posted By cswnow Ok thanks - We will give it a try. Our daughter will have a great time with the princesses. I'm not opposed to trying new food. It should be exciting. Thanks everyone.
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire Oh ya and they always have originals for kids and picky eaters. My brother got Macaroni and cheese from there lol
Originally Posted By crazyformickey We did Akershaus when we couldn't get PS at Cindy's place. The princesses were great but the food was just ok. We did dinner at 1900 Park Fare at GF that was wonderful. Cinderella and her Prince with Princess Aurora outside.
Originally Posted By elene So is it defined somewhere what I can and can't wear to the California Grill? I can't wear a tshirt at all or just not a crummy one? I won't have anything with me except tennis shoes so are they going to be ok? I'll wear my black ones instead of my white ones but I still don't plan to bring anything better than that. I can wear a light sleeveless sweater I suppose but my husband will need a shirt with a collar, is that what you are saying? Thanks!
Originally Posted By BlazesOfFire I found this off of all ears net that should help you: "At Victoria and Albert's at the Grand Floridian, dressing up is the norm, and a jacket is required for men. At many of the other resort hotels' more upscale "Signature" restaurants such as the California Grill at the Contemporary Resort, or Jiko at the Animal Kingdom Lodge, guests are asked to dress in "smart casual" clothing. This means shirts with collars (polo shirts are acceptable), dress shorts or khakis for men and dress shorts, pants or skirts for women. Restaurants located in the parks allow park touring clothing. Shutters, at the Caribbean Beach Resort, is very casual and park-touring clothing is acceptable. However, guests should exercise common courtesy and not arrive for dinner in bathing suits, barefoot or shirtless."
Originally Posted By Minniemusician We have eaten at all of the signature restaurants and while my daughter always dresses up in a skirt I usually where a pair of capris and a matching shirt much more casual than her outfit. Although I as not dressed up as some people I have never felt out of place. I just try to look a little more dressed up than when I am just doing a park.
Originally Posted By jodiefra I think you will find something at Akershus you'll like. My husband is Norwegian and loves it...says it's very authentic. They had a pretty big variety of things and even my kids were happy. If they still have it, get the "Paint your own troll" cookie for the kids' dessert -- they loved it.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo I wore a lounge suit and my wife a dress when we went to California Grill. But we like getting dressed for dinner.
Originally Posted By danyoung elene, your husband will indeed need a shirt with a collar. A golf shirt is perfectly fine. He will also need to wear at least dress shorts, like dockers. No swim suits or cutoffs, no jeans. It's not really that formal of an atmosphere, with all the families up there. And it's very much worth a visit - the CG is probably my favorite restaurant anywhere, Disney or not. Enjoy!
Originally Posted By helin62 Hi y'all!!! New to this site (but love it so far) We are going late Oct., was wondering, considering all the liquid restrictions for the airlines, has any one mailed stuff to their hotel (staying at Pop)to await their arrival? If so, when should I mail and should I call ahead to let them know I am doing this? Thanks Disney Fans!
Originally Posted By Labuda helin - as of this past Tuesday, you can acrry liquids in amounts less than 3 oz in quart-sized plastic bags. Check out <a href="http://www.tsa.gov" target="_blank">http://www.tsa.gov</a> to see the latest info.
Originally Posted By t1lersm0m helin, I've read threads on disboards.com about people shipping stuff ahead of time. You can buy stuff for the room and ship it through USPS. Make sure your name and reservation number are on the box, along with Pop's address. I also read Staples.com ships cases of water for free, so people have water shipped to the resort for themselves.
Originally Posted By pixarpixiedust Akershaus is "interesting" but I'd definitely pick something else, preferably the restaurant in Mexico (and wait a little extra time to be seated on or near the water) or pick the main restaurants in either Morroco or Canada. Of the the restaurants to chose from, I would not feel bad about Akershaus...but there is better.
Originally Posted By pixarpixiedust In addition, I Love the Sci-Fi Diner at MGM; however, this is what I recommend instead, highly: Have your main lunch/dinner at Prime Time Cafe in MGM. Prime Time is wonderful! Then, wait 2-3 hours, and have an ice cream dessert at Sci-Fi. You can have the best of both worlds. Book both places!
