Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 OK, so I'm not your old buddy, but I kinda feel like we know each other since the Disney universe is so inbred ... and since you're the head of Disney-MGM Food and Beverage and I love food, well, it seems like such a perfect match. I'll start with the good so we can quickly get it out of the way. One of the ONLY two reasons I have for visiting your park is to dine at the Brown Derby, so clearly you're doing something right at the high end of the Food and Beverage spectrum. But quick serve? Well, it's a total disaster. Ever had a burger at Rosie's? They're inedible. For the first time in my life and hundreds of visits, I walked into Guest Relations and demanded a refund over the summer because they were so bad and the location was so woefully understaffed that if I had tried to get back to the serving window, a riot would have likely erupted. Unfortunately, a dear friend of mine was unaware of this and went last week and had a similar experience. C'mon, this isn't a coconut-crusted salmon served over Israeli couscous in a heirloom tomato compote with broccolini ... it's a freaking cheeseburger. If Wendy's on 535 can make me a tasty fresh one for 99 cents at midnight, why can't Disney do the same for $7? Can you explain that? Is there an explanation other than serving low quality food to meet your projected numbers? Also, you might want to tell someone they really need to clean the window sills at the ABC Commissary ... not that Bob and Willow would be caught dead dining there (this isn't Michael and Jane, so they won't even fake it), but if they did would you want them to notice all the dead bugs (maybe some live ones too?) that line the length of the windows? Again, don't know (or care) if it's lack of training or what, but if the Cuban sandwich isn't bad enough or the overbattered fish and chips, no one wants a side of dead bugs with their magical Disney meal. And tell the bartender at the bar across from the no-backlot Backlot Tour that for $8 he could put some alcohol in the margaritas. If I wanted a slush, I'd head to 7-11. So see if you can work on it, OK? Would you want the local Chow Hound writing about your current offerings? Thanks, ~a friendly Spirit~
Originally Posted By jkayjs I'm with ya on the Brown Derby Spirit. This is one of my favs in all the parks. I haven't eaten @ Rosie's in a long time due to the lines. The last time I ate @ ABC was May, I was alone(everybody playing golf) and sat @ an inner booth so can't comment on either. BTW you have certainly had a lot of good thing to say about the World lately I can't wait to get down to see the improvemets. Thanks as always for thoughtful and honest reviews.
Originally Posted By figment1986 The pizza and salad at pizza planet was edible, though it park does seem to be clean in some areas and lacking in others. Ironically I have not been to the Brown Derby in years, don't remember going actually, and I don't like Disney's quick service burgers that much anymore.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<BTW you have certainly had a lot of good thing to say about the World lately I can't wait to get down to see the improvemets. >> There have been plenty of improvements. The problem with Disney is the company has become so inconsistent. You can get one thing greatly improved when across the walkway you get a new disaster at the same time. Ultimately, WDW needs a massive housecleaning in the exec suites. <<Thanks as always for thoughtful and honest reviews.>> Thanks for reading.
Originally Posted By davewasbaloo While we are critiquing, can we please have the 50 Prime Time Dine In returned please. When we went in December 06, it was so disappointing - the cast were not in character, and there were no view master dessert menus. It used to be one of the most unique eateries on the planet, but last visit, it was very disappointing, especially as we were especially looking forward to it as a highpoint of our trip.
Originally Posted By tonyanton I was there the last week of November '06 and everything was fine at the Prime Time. That is inconsistent!
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<That is inconsistent!>> That is my biggest gripe with WDW as a whole. But it sounds like the Le Cellier thread. Clearly it's been very good for some spirits (like me) and not so good for others.
Originally Posted By LadyandtheTramp The Brown Derby is at the top of our MGM list of restaurants - always enjoy the Cobb there. Ate at Prime Time last weekend - food was typical, the wait staff tried to put some fun into the service, but we still miss the Viewmasters. The people at the table next to us were obviously first timers, and got into the spirit of the place, which we enjoyed, but the show is inconsistent. And when, oh when, are they going to change out the loop on the TVs; adding PrimeTime commercials doesn't alter the fact that the main scenes haven't changed in years. We need new memories.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 Haven't been to PrimeTime in years, maybe a decade even. I never thought it was that special, though. But I did like the decor. But if I wanted to be harrassed while dining, I'd just eat with the family more often!
Originally Posted By LadyandtheTramp The decor is authentic - lived thru it personally. But the harrassment is perfect, if done to the appropriate audience. Had it done to our college-age son, and it was the best.
Originally Posted By Rsey103 >>If Wendy's on 535 can make me a tasty fresh one for 99 cents at midnight, why can't Disney do the same for $7? Can you explain that?<< Lovin' it.
Originally Posted By magic0214 I have been to 50s once in Jan.2008 and once Oct.2009 and I have had nothing. No Viewmaster, No Good Waiter acting, it sucks!
Originally Posted By jkayjs Wow Spirit your posts are so good folks go back almost 3 yrs to read them! I'm ashamed that I can't get thru the current posts when they get too big.
Originally Posted By HokieSkipper <<I have been to 50s once in Jan.2008 and once Oct.2009 and I have had nothing. No Viewmaster, No Good Waiter acting, it sucks!>> I gotta disagree. I've probably been to 50s a good 6 or more times in the past 2-3 years, and I've never had a bad experience. Good food, great service, and a great atmosphere.
Originally Posted By MPierce Hey Daddy Laddie....It's time for a blast from the Past. Just remember, the speed of light in a vacuum is the same for all observers, regardless of their relative motion or of the motion of the source of the light.
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I gotta disagree. I've probably been to 50s a good 6 or more times in the past 2-3 years, and I've never had a bad experience. Good food, great service, and a great atmosphere. << Evidently you've been lucky Skipper. I've read numerous complaints, as well as compliments about 50's PTC. It's just hit or miss. Just like Whispering Canyon.
