Originally Posted By magnet I recently went to the Sci-Fi Dine In at Hollywood Studios. Unfortunately, I had a disappointing experience. Now, the problems were not with the food or service. The food was very good. I had the chili and the shrimp pasta. The server was also very friendly and provided good service. So, that's really all you can rightly expect from a restaurant. However, here are my complaints: 1. The car-like tables put you too close to other families. Normally, I would enjoy a quick chat with some nearby diners. However, the guy who sat in front of me had such bad foot odor that the stench wafting up from below absolutely ruined the food. I should have gotten up and had the server put the food in a take-out container, but I wanted to stay to see the movie reel. Honestly, the foot stench was so strong that I could still smell it even if I hovered my nose directly over the food. It was ghastly. 2. The servers aren't allowed to yell things in the restaurant anymore! I was waiting and waiting and waiting for the servers to yell out "Ouch" when they inject the giant colossal man, for example. However, nothing. Just dead lifelessness as servers went about their jobs. I asked my server at the end of the meal -- what is going on? Why no participation? He told me that the servers haven't been allowed to yell things for 3 years now. So, what gives? Why did this happen? The server looked uncomfortable talking about it and was busy, so I couldn't interview him about why this change was made. So, I'm wondering now -- does anyone know why this server participation was stopped? Was it too annoying? I love those kind of crazy antics, so I don't want to see them go away from any of the places that do them. However, for it to cease at Sci-Fi seems to be very strange since the whole experience is intensely themed around being at a drive-in for a movie!
Originally Posted By magnet Honestly, if you've ever smelled really bad foot stink, it just curbs your appetite immediately. So, the damage was done. Of course, I could also have said to the guy, "My God, man, what's wrong with you? Don't you ever bathe?" Or, it might have gone something like this: Me: Oh, excuse me, could I please move to another table? Server: Why? Me: Well, the big dummy in front of me is cooling his sweaty feet outside his stinkin' sandals and isn't considerate enough to understand that his foul foot stench is strong enough to fell an ox. In reality I should have said something about it, but I didn't. I also was at a really good table, right in front of the screen. If I had raised a fuss, I would have been seen as the troublemaker regardless of being absolutely correct. I'd probably have been relocated to a dark corner somewhere in the back. Cynical? Perhaps. But it's often the case that the whistleblower gets the shaft. So, Yes, I was probably too timid. Back to the other question now: Why has the server participation been restricted?
Originally Posted By skinnerbox Has server participation been restricted in the other restaurants, like Prime Time?
Originally Posted By magnet I don't know. The last time I was at Prime Time was 1.5 years ago. The servers at that time were still ribbing folks for not finishing food and having their elbows on the table. I know the antics are still in full force at Whispering Canyon. How do I know? Well, just walk through the lobby at the right time and you just might hear, "KETCHUP!" or see people flinging their napkins. Gosh, I love that place!
Originally Posted By Jim in Merced CA <However, the guy who sat in front of me had such bad foot odor that the stench wafting up from below absolutely ruined the food> Maybe it was freshly grated parmesan on somebody's Fettuccini Alfredo! LOL! I set next to a guy at the theatre who , shortly after opening curtain, slipped off his loaders -- the smell just wafted up and grossed mr out. At intermission, I moved to another seat. Gross!
Originally Posted By DAR I've never been to the SFDIT but I've heard the full soundtrack and have to make it there someday. I love all the cheesy 50's SCI FI movies they mentioned. Oh and has for bad smells. A few years ago I was in Mexico with the family and friends during Easter. They day before at the pool bar enjoying some Long Islands. Didn't make it to dinner. Got up to go to church, left church early. Hailed a cab back to the hotel, about a three-five minute ride driver had the worst BO I have ever had the displeasure of smelling. Made the hangover much worse and took small measured breaths.
