Originally Posted By trekkeruss FYI, the menus: Plaza @ WDW: <a href="http://allears.net/menu/menu_pr.htm" target="_blank">http://allears.net/menu/menu_pr.htm</a> Plaza Inn @ DLR: <a href="http://allears.net/dlr/din/menu/men_plz.htm" target="_blank">http://allears.net/dlr/din/men..._plz.htm</a> I like sandwiches, but DL's Plaza Inn menu is far more appealing to me.
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 The Plaza at WDW is like an 1800's ice cream/sandwich shop, IMHO. The sandwiches are more 3-decker, Ruebens, plus Happy Haunt's favorite - potato salad. Not hot dogs and hamburgers (but they are on the kid's menu) It's a cozy little quiet classy place.
Originally Posted By Marty2111 I WAS speaking of the Plaza Restaurant at WDW. But it's interesting to see the contrasts between the Plazas that my mistake sparked. Both serve essentially diner fare. But WDW's is more of the sandwich variety, yet it does have more of an upscale feel, and it has the full table service. It couldn't go to paper & plastic and keep the same ambiance. To your point, dlkozy, it's probably $4 to $5 more per person than most buffeteria fare, but still a pretty good price for table service at WDW. In fact, it looks like the entrees are less expensive than the DLR Plaza's entrees, which apparently doesn't have the table service.
Originally Posted By tiki tiki tiki tiki Wow, it´s pretty much unanimous isn´t it?? The chicken dinner is a winner. I never really considered eating at the Plaza Inn until last year while on a visit with DH. My brother strongly suggested the chicken since it has become a must for him on every visit. And we were not disappointed in any way. The chicken was a perfect shared lunch for the two of us & the quiet indoor ambiance was a nice relaxing breather from all the excitement outside. We will definitely repeat this summer.
Originally Posted By utahjosh So...are we sure that the Plaza Inn @ DLR still uses china and silverware?
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney I have not eaten there since the month of March. Now I am wondering if the switch to paper plates and foks is permanent. This will be sad if so. The chicken meal is one of the best in the park, and part of that is due to the setting and the method of serving it.
Originally Posted By danyoung >Wow, it´s pretty much unanimous isn´t it?? The chicken dinner is a winner. < I have yet to get the chicken dinner there - I've always gone for the pot roast. It's call sirloin now, but it's basically the same thing - nice big chunks of beef with tasty brown gravy. Yummm!!!
Originally Posted By Mickeysbestfan ++Has anyone ever done the "Pat E.Cake" birthday party there++ Yes. Many times, and have always had a wonderful time. You get a plastic cup that says "My Disneyland Birthday" well at least each time I have gone we have. You get to decorate your own cake, which is fun but a little messy for younger kids. You also get a picture with Mickey and Minnie under the My Disneyland Birthday Banner. Of course the pictures are a separate purchase, but I do think they are part of the PhotoPass now. You can take your own picture of course.
Originally Posted By dlkozy For the price, I will find something else to do. The cake is really only a glorified cupcake and I can take character pics elsewhere without having to pay for them. My kids have been sung to at other Disney venues and enjoyed the birthday bucket that we have bought more than they enjoyed the Pat E Cake experience.
Originally Posted By Mickeysbestfan Well drgnflysam you now have two opinions on for the Birthday party. I would suggest starting your own topic in DL Planning about this and get a few more opinions.
Originally Posted By MomluvsDisney So checking back in since I started this thread..Anyone gone to The Plaza Inn at Disneyland to see if they have gone back to serving the chicken dinner on real plates?
Originally Posted By drgnflysam dlkozy & Mickeysbestfan - thank you both so much for your opinions. Mickeysbestfan - thanks also for the suggestion of starting another topic/thread. Sorry if I stepped on any toes by asking a side question. Still somewhat of a 'newbie' =)
Originally Posted By Mickeysbestfan I don't think you stepped on any toes. My suggestion was only to get a better picture of the party. Some people really don't like any of the character stuff or things you have to pay extra for (not saying dlkozy does or doesn't). Some people find it fun and worth it. By starting a new topic in planning you might get a better idea if this is something you would want to do.
Originally Posted By drgnflysam Oh no no no, it was just a general statement since I'm a newbie and wasn't sure if it was ok to ask side questions on topics =)Everyone has been so nice in answering questions and giving me advice.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I think it's always Ok to ask side questions - if they take on a life of their own - start another thread for that line..... however don't sweat it- even us grissly old posters head out on tangents...sometimes a lot -LOL!
Originally Posted By KCCHIEF I will eat at the Plaza in 9 days......I can let you know about "real dishes".......will you want to know anything else?
