Originally Posted By Doobie This topic is for Discussion of <a href="http://www.LaughingPlace.com/Latest.asp?I1=ID&I2=626" target="_blank">The Latest: Latest: Restaurant Akershus Returns to Original Me</a>
Originally Posted By shakemybodyonto Great! I love the original menu! Perhaps the classiest of all Epcot Restaurants. You get expensive buffet foods at a good price.
Originally Posted By MrToadWildRider When I was younger we (my parents and I) used to think it sounded kinda yucky. But we tried it about 5 or so years ago and eat there every Epcot trip now since (except when with extended family, then it's the ol' Canadian steakhouse) When it says it's "returned" how had it changed? The last time I was there was spring of 2004 and the only change we noticed was that it wasn't all buffet - it was still all you can eat but entrees were ordered from the kitchen and served by waiter and when you were done you could make another order - I never saw any of this "Princess" stuff - how has the menu been changed?
Originally Posted By hopemax From what I've read on the DIS it's not the original, original menu. The cold buffet is back, but the hot buffet isn't. And unlike before when you could order several different hot items, now you can only order one. And the princesses are still there.
Originally Posted By SJHYM SJHYM hates character meals. Some of my favorite venues I no longer get to eat at because of the character meals
Originally Posted By vbdad55 While I like the idea of character meals -- I agree there are too many , also if the lunch is character- then maybe dinner should not be - or vice versa at some restaurants to allow people to dine there that do not want the character experience.
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney Character meals are a pox upon WDW. They have destroyed 4-5 of my favorite restaurants. Enough is enough. I know this will anger some people, but I don't know what is worse. All these meal that cater to kids or the fact there are adults without kids that actually go to get Goofy's autograph.
Originally Posted By tonyanton vbdad...you're idea works, and they seem to do that at most of the restaurants with character meals. The one glaring omission to this that I can think of is The Crystal Palace. I haven't been in there since it became all characters, all of the time. We used to go at least once every trip.
Originally Posted By Fe Maiden <<I know this will anger some people, but I don't know what is worse. All these meal that cater to kids or the fact there are adults without kids that actually go to get Goofy's autograph.>> I'd have to say the adults without kids. That I don't get. I'm torn when it comes to the character meals. Geez, I remember my first character meal back in 1980 on the Empress Lilly. Obviously the demand is there. And for someone like me who has kids, the variety makes it easy to fit into our schedule. We only book one per week usually on a slow paced day. I have friends that that go 4-5 times during a trip. I'd like to see them not add anymore restaurants to the character meal dining. If they want to change the existing ones up a bit that's ok.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 In 7 days we usually book 2 character meals -- one breakfast and one lunch --usually never dinner -- that suffices for everyone -- I like the atmosphere of a character breakfast before entering the parks on the first day -- kinda sets the mood...and i think I would still attend even if my kids were not there for the first day -- now I wouldn't be runningup anywhere to get an autograph for sure -- but maybe a pic with the Mouse...sure...... we have set dining traditions no matter what: 1/ on arrival day we eat a late lunch at Olivia's 2/ the first morning we go to Chef Mickey's for the rah rah ! 3/ the last night meal is always California Grill during the fireworks -- the other 10 or so sit downs we change up every year -- add at least 2 -3 new ones -- although that is getting harder as we've been most places.... lasy year we added Todd English' Blue Zoo though -- and really liked it
Originally Posted By MrToadWildRider I'm still a little confused about the changes and frankly concerned as I really really enjoy/ed this restaurant. The last time I was there was May 2004 I think - does anyone know how the menu has been altered since then? I don't think I'd mind eating in a room with a bunch of Disney Princesses and squeeling children (and some adults) if the food hasn't changed but reading the title "Returns to Original Menu" I'm a little concerned. Especially since "Original" never really seems to actually be the original at WDW... Can I still get those tasty meatballs, the sweet brown goatcheese, the peppered and smoked fish, and those hot meat dishes? I really like the food... "Oh my you eat like a true viking!" That's what one of my servers told me in the past...I don't know if that's a compliment though
Originally Posted By Witches of Morva ORWEN: Well, as a character, myself, I happen to LOVE character dining experiences and simply don't understand all the character bashing that takes place among Disney fans--especially when you stop to realize it was all 'started with a mouse'. Plus, the idea of going to a Disney theme park and, then, complaining because the characters are there is like going to a wedding only to complain because the BRIDE is there! ORGOCH: Hey!! I been ta some weddin's where I wish the bride wasn't there--startin' with that little tramp called Britney Spears!!!
Originally Posted By trailsend Witches ~ life is just too fun when you guys are around ~ and I would like to add to you that I LOVE character dining, have ALWAYS loved character dining and even with adult children we still go to character dining!!!! One of the best that I wish would return was the Villians Dinner at Grand Floridian. We celebrated my daughter's 21st birthday there one year and that was the most fun! The old villians were fantastic and in true form!!!
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <and even with adult children we still go to character dining!!!! < ditto this !
Originally Posted By Labuda Well, I'm 32 years old, and I love doing a character meal each trip - just a little more whimsy, and a way to keep the Disney magic alive. Also, when I was at WDW alone on my 31st birthday (while Eric was on his walk), I had breakfast at Chef Mickey's - it was GREAT! (Albeit loud)
Originally Posted By TDLFAN Of course it's loud. It's like going to a highly themed McDonald's in there.. For a truly enjoyable Chef Mickey experience, go to the ones at HKDL or TDR.
