Originally Posted By EPCOT Explorer >>>I think it's too early to say. WWoHP may be an anomaly-- one driven not so much by Uni's desire to do things right, as J.K. Rowling's close interest in any aspect of the world of Harry Potter. To put it more simply-- she gets it: Quality is the best business plan.<<< I can't agree with that when I see the money WWoHP bringing in used to plus other attractions and keep the park in sparkling condition. But yes, JKR and Uni having money does result in quality.
Originally Posted By DlandDug >>But yes, JKR and Uni having money does result in quality.<< That's backwards from the point I was making. Money doesn't result in quality; quality results in money. It's something that doesn't seem all that evident these days.
Originally Posted By Bolna <<Remember the live piano player... and the trolley they would wheel out to prepare dishes table side... and taking a phone call at your booth...? All little touches that fell away, one by one.>> When I first started to read about WDW on the internet in the late 90s, the Hollywood Brown Derby was the restaurant that intrigued me the most - because of all these little touches. They were gone by the time I finally got there for the first time. And even after 5 trips to WDW I still haven't eaten there. If they still had these little touches things would be different...
Originally Posted By standor Disney can't improve until they get someone at the helm who knows how to improve the product. Are there any good leaders out there?
Originally Posted By elene I blew 2 "dinners" on my Disney Dining plan a few years ago to eat here and my food was terrible. I got the fillet I think and I can make much better food at home. The service wasn't impressive either. I won't be going back. We had WAY better food at other 1 "dinner" dining establishments. Can you get the Cobb salad to go? That might be worth it!
Originally Posted By Kennesaw Tom I always get the Cobb salad. I love it! That and the grapefruit cake. I'm sorry you had a bad experience, but I found the staff to be friendly. Our meal was running late so we skipped dessert, went and watched Fantasmic. Then went back to the Brown Derby for grapefruit cake, got the same table and the same waiter.... he made sure we got the same table. Certainly can't complain about that....
Originally Posted By elene I'd been there many years ago and the food was good. I was quite surprised when it was so bad and the service was so unimpressive.
Originally Posted By 3disneylocations 29 NEW! DDMAN26 Fri 7/29/2011 3:14p Never went to it and never had the interest.<<< Tehn why post?
Originally Posted By danyoung >Remember the live piano player...< I've seen several different players there, and they all provided a very nice touch of elegance to dinner. But there was one guy, a young (early 20's) guy, that was simply amazing. He would play these incredible medleys, like songs from Mary Poppins, and the way he played and the wonderful arrangements were just completely stunning! I only saw him that one time, but I've never forgotten him. And while I agree that the BD has slipped a bit in recent years, it's still one of my favorite places to eat. Great steaks and pretty good service.
Originally Posted By Boardwalkbum I remember a kickass Mudslide on the drink menu (maybe dessert) in '04 that wasn't quite the same (was it still there?) in '05.....gotta make a call in the morning on this one....
Originally Posted By mstaft In 1992, I loved the dining options at DMGM. Now, its quick service for us.
