Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney I still can't fathom with all the great dining options on WDW property, and plenty of better chain options, across the street from Disney entrances, why anyone would dine at the RC UNLESS they have a five-year-old who they promised to take in a moment of parental weakness. Bad food. Bad service. Bad ambience. Why?
Originally Posted By jodiefra I had to weigh in on this one--we had a bad experience at RFC in DLand and won't go back...VERY slow service (after a VERY long wait even with reservations), very overpriced, and cruddy food. Plus my four-year-old cried when the life-sized elephant moved, but that wasn't really their fault ; ). I'm with "Luv" above, there are almost unlimited choices that are better.
Originally Posted By LuvDatDisney ^^I believe I have had far better fare at the IHOP and TGI Friday's. I can understand why kids under 10 might like the place. I can't understand why anyone else would.
Originally Posted By roberts1398 >>I can understand why kids under 10 might like the place. I can't understand why anyone else would.<< 1) Because I like my kids to have a good time; 2) Because it keeps them busy so we can actually have a peaceful meal; 3) Because I LIKE the food; 4) Because I LIKE the ambience! One of the reasons I love going to DLR is the escape from my normal world. I love to do things and feel far from my ordinary work-a-day life. And the rainforest is about as far from that as you can get! To each his own. Clearly, the atmosphere isn't for everyone. But there are some of us over 10 who do appreciate it.
Originally Posted By Alyssa3467 I went to the Anahiem DTD location a few years ago. While I liked the ambiance, the food was sub par and the service wasn't all that great. ::shrugs::
Originally Posted By DLRdiana Went to DTD RFC like a week ago around 2pm-ish...wait time was like 15 min, food was served quickly, we hadnt even finished out appetizer yet, when the main course came out...food was very good! I looooooove their Turkey Wraps..Mmmm...we even got to sit under the "shooting star"...it was cute...not for everyone, but I've never had a bad experience there...to each his own...
Originally Posted By SuzieQ I've never had a bad experience there either. Love the place! And for a more peaceful meal, you can sit on one of the upper patios. They are heated and very comfortable on a chilly day.
Originally Posted By fkurucz >>Went to DTD RFC like a week ago around 2pm-ish<< So did we. >>I looooooove their Turkey Wraps<< That's what I had. It was OK, but rather pricey. You have to pay extra if you want to upgrade the chips to either fries or fruit. The frozen lemonade was nice, but was $5. Anyway, I am in no hurry to go back. I would rather go to Mimi's.
Originally Posted By DLRdiana I loooooooove their homemade chips! Thats part of the reason I get the Turkey Wrap..Mmm...they are so crunchy! And the Ceasar Dressing it comes with is very good...I, on the other hand am not fond of Mimi's at all...lol..I wish they had never gotten rid of the Acapulco that used to be there...lol good thing there are places at DLR for everyone to eat..hehe
Originally Posted By fkurucz I didn't say that I don't like RFC at all. Just that it is rather pricey for what you get. I had the turkey wrap, my son had a burger and my daughter had a bowl of pasta. That and 3 frozen lemonades came out to $55 (plus tip). I'm glad we went because it was a first for us. I liked the ambiance. But it seemed a bit pricey, so next time we'll try something else (that's new to us).
Originally Posted By roberts1398 >>Just that it is rather pricey for what you get. << Don't you find that to be the case nearly everywhere in DLR? And at all resorts and especially theme parks, for that matter?
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^I'm not expecting it to be a bargain, but it was pricier than nearby (but not DtD) restaturants. For instance, we had dinner one night at the Tony Roma's on Harbor (across the street). We had real dinner entrees (steak, salmon, etc) as opposed to sandwiches and burgers, and it was comparable in price. Of course, Tony Roma's doesn't have animatronic Gorillas, etc. But was no farther from the DL gate than the RFC.
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^But anyway, as I said, it was interesting, but I'm not dying to go back.
Originally Posted By Coachbagfanatic1 The RC was okay for us. I expected the prices to be a bit higher as you are in Disney but we won't go back. We would rather experience restaurants that we don't have at home. RC's are a dime a dozen.
Originally Posted By vbdad55 <Of course, Tony Roma's doesn't have animatronic Gorillas, etc. But was no farther from the DL gate than the RFC< Next time at Tony Roma's - get the BBQ Ribs -- this place moved there from Chicago and has very good ribs
Originally Posted By fkurucz ^^I would have had the ribs, but I just wasn't in the mood for ribs that night.
Originally Posted By Zwitek As far as chain restaurants go, Tony Roma's isn't half bad. It is interesting that the prices are comparable to things in DtD or Blue Bayou. The food is much better at Tony's than the park or DtD, but I wouldn't exactly rave about Tony's (nor any of the food in the area actually).
