Originally Posted By RoadTrip I recently received a postcard from WDW asking me to take an on-line survey rating various aspects of our stay at the Boardwalk in January. Figuring this was something I shouldn’t pass up, I used the password given me and logged onto the site. While I was very complimentary in most areas (The Boardwalk and its staff were all first rate this year), I took the opportunity to register my complaints in the questions about my dining experiences. I said that while we were very pleased with the quality of the food at Spoodles (as usual), we were very UNHAPPY with the reduced number of menu items... especially the reduction in Tapas. I also used it as an opportunity to take a shot at the Disney Dining Plan, and said that I would like to see it eliminated for a variety of reasons. I don't know if they ever actually read those things, but I certainly hope my opinion may count for something!!
Originally Posted By avromark The question probably is how many people notice the reduced items? My guess is a lot of occasional visitors don't. But when you consider the varied menus at comparable restaurants outside the resort, hopefully everyone will notice.
Originally Posted By Labuda I wa incredibly disappointed with the breakfast menu at Spoodles when Eric & I are there recently. I seem to recall only about 4 or so items on the menu. That just stinks!
Originally Posted By -em >>I don't know if they ever actually read those things, but I certainly hope my opinion may count for something!!<< They do- We get the results every month -em
Originally Posted By demderedoseguys >I also used it as an opportunity to take a shot at the Disney Dining Plan, and said that I would like to see it eliminated for a variety of reasons. < The main one being that the quality of the food has declined,IMO.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 When did they stop the King's Cut at the Castle? Most of the restaurants we ate at last trip had reduced items on the menu.
Originally Posted By avromark <<They do- We get the results every month >> So will they be expanding the menu's (to old levels)?
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<When did they stop the King's Cut at the Castle? Most of the restaurants we ate at last trip had reduced items on the menu.>> When the consultants told them the fewer choices, the better. WDW would love to offer 4-5 entrees at every 'fine' dining locale.
Originally Posted By MPierce I have to admit the Dining Plan is really starting to be a major issue with me. The shorter menue list now, the quality of food at some places, and having to make an ADR so far in advance at some of the prefered dining spots. All these things really detracted from my latest visit. Dining use to be one of the most enjoyable times at WDW. While I never thought it was a World Class experience at any of the restaurants it was far more enjoyable than it is now under the Dining Plan. I refuse to use it, it is far to much food for my wife, and I, and I think it really has hurt the dinig experience at WDW overall
Originally Posted By MinnieSummer It has also caused the price of "snack" items to go up for those of us not on the Dining Plan. While I understand the plan as a marketing tool, they are hurting the people who frequent WDW, including the locals, who are the ones that keep WDW busy during the slower weeks.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 ^^Yeah. Gotta love those $3.99 'side salads.' But the consultants pushed the cruise ship model on WDW management and it lapped it up like a dog with beef in its dish. HINT TO WDW MANAGEMENT: Fine dining locations don't have paper menus with five entrees.
Originally Posted By mrichmondj HINT TO SPIRIT: 90% of WDW guests think Outback Steakhouse is fine dining and can't really tell the difference.
Originally Posted By MPierce I happen to like Outback Steak House. I've never had a bad steak there, and I'm rather fond of their Blooming Onion. I like Jack in the Box too, you have to admire a taco that has enough greese in it to soak through a wraper, and a sack. I would take either one of them over the meals they are dishing out at the Mexican pavilion, inside or outside.
