Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS <Oct 5 for Tower of Terror Twilight Zone 10 miler> Thanks for the heads up on this...it's smack-dab in the middle of our trip. I'll have to plan accordingly I suppose.
Originally Posted By 999HAUNTS I find both the RFC at DTD and AK pretty much the same. The only difference is that I believe since the AK one has a park entrance attached to it, you can have breakfast there and enter directly into AK when you are done eating. That may save some time otherwise spent at the front gate.
Originally Posted By LuvsDsnyTrips I used the dining plan at Rainforest in December We actually dined at both locations....liked the one at Animal Kingdom the best
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Oh sweet, I've got an outdated guide book, should have looked online.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Anyone know when they start allowing you to book trips for next year? Now it LOOKS like you can choose next year dates, but it doesn't bring up anything available to book yet.
Originally Posted By Yookeroo "I do admit that at WDW I prefer dining on food that I can't find at home, and those places may be a bit more expensive. But $18 for Chicken Pot Pie at Prime Time? I'd far rather pay $28 for the Roast Lamb at Marrakesh. Plus, if you buy it at lunch the Lamb is only $19. The Pot Pie at Prime Time is still $18." Yeah. But if you're spending the day in the Studios, Marrakesh isn't an option. You can make the Dining Plan work, but it's easy to come out behind on it too. You need careful planning. "Thanks for all the info everyone. I probably realistically won't rent points since money is a factor for us, and will probably save money by staying at a value resort and getting free dining IF they offer that." Yeah, renting points probably won't save you money over a value resort. Don't be too married to the idea of free dining. There are sometimes room discounts that are better deals. You might want to consider using a travel agent. A good one will keep an eye out for the best deals. And they don't cost you a thing (Disney pays them). This site has a history of the free dining offer: <a href="http://wdwprepschool.com/about-the-disney-dining-plan-and-how-to-get-it-for-free/" target="_blank">http://wdwprepschool.com/about...or-free/</a> And you'll want to bookmark this site: <a href="http://www.mousesavers.com/" target="_blank">http://www.mousesavers.com/</a>
Originally Posted By RoadTrip <<Yeah. But if you're spending the day in the Studios, Marrakesh isn't an option. You can make the Dining Plan work, but it's easy to come out behind on it too. You need careful planning.>> Options are rather limited at the Studios. I would probably use my quick service meal there or use two credits at the Brown Derby. Since they make you buy the plan for every day in the hotel and I usually don't arrive until evening the first day, I would end up with an extra day of credits.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Anyone have an opinion on the SciFi Restaurant in Hollywood Studios? Also anyone know if the Volcano is done or when it will be done on the RainForest Cafe in DTD?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip I enjoy the Sci-Fi. It is one of those "only at Disney" places... everyone should go there at least once. While the unique atmosphere is more impressive than the food, the food isn't bad. I enjoy the Spinach & Artichoke Dip, the Salmon BLT and the Reuben Sandwich. Now that The Brown Derby has priced itself off of our list except for Appetizer and Dessert, if Ann and I eat a meal at a Studios table service, that is generally where we dine.
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance Thanks RT What kind of movies do they show? Can you actually hear the movies or just for atmosphere?
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Short clips from 50's sci-fi flicks. They are on a loop that repeats about every 30 minutes or so. They are amusing, but nothing that will distract you from your dinner conversation. More for atmosphere than anything else, though I believe you can hear the soundtrack in the background.
Originally Posted By seafairy1622 We always go to Toy Story Pizza Planet for counter service dinner at HS. I agree with RT on Sci-Fi restaurant. We did it 2 years ago. I didn't like what they had on the menu so they let me have a grilled piece of chicken and cole slaw. It was good. Our server was nice but they seemed to be swamped. Service was vey slow. I think the show repeated itself 3 times. I like Prime Time 50's. I have been there twice and would go again. It was very entertaining when we went. We had excellent servers both times.
Originally Posted By LuvsDsnyTrips But beware .....go hungry if you go to Prime Time....servings are huge Food was good and desserts were awesome
Originally Posted By RoadTrip Many people really like the Prime Time. I just dined there once and didn't enjoy it that much. It had been a long, hot day in the park and my late wife Rosie just wanted a nice quite dinner. That is not going to happen at Prime Time, where a certain amount of "audience participation" is expected and necessary if you are going to really enjoy the place. It didn't start out very well when even with our confirmation number in hand they couldn't find our reservation. That was finally resolved and we were eventually seated. We ordered an appetizer to share, and when it was delivered my wife asked for a small plate to use for her appetizer. Our server "Sis" told my wife she didn't want to wash the extra dish and to use a napkin instead. My wife wasn't in the mood to be messed with, and again asked for a small plate. Sis persisted and said "Mom" would be mad at her if she went back in the kitchen asking for another plate. My wife said that was HER problem; that SHE wanted an extra plate. I could see my wife was getting upset and "Sis" was getting frustrated. I said, "Look... My daughter and I are fine with using a napkin but my wife wants a plate. We are the customers here, please bring her one or we will have to leave." My wife got her plate and "Sis" toned down the act with my wife, concentrating on my daughter and I, which worked well for everyone. I thought the food was adequate but not much more. I had "Mom's Meatloaf" which was not to my liking. I've since learned to never order meatloaf at a restaurant... it is rarely what I like. It is hard for a restaurant to keep it warm without drying it out. But that was almost 20 years ago, and a check at Deb Will's site shows that the menu has changed considerably... this time for the better. Instead of concentrating on dishes your mother would have served in your family kitchen back in the 50's, they now feature things a 50's mother would have never heard of... Seafood Arrabbiata, Pork Osso Buco, etc. As far as I'm concerned, it is a great improvement and the unfortunate meatloaf is long gone. I may give it another try next time I'm at the Studios. My present wife Annie would be more into the "audience participation" and can hold her own with anyone. I would order a box of popcorn, sit back and enjoy the show!!
Originally Posted By LuvsDsnyTrips RT....I can see where that went alittle to far with the plate issue We have ate there twice and I could almost swear I had the meatloaf once I love a good meatloaf and the one they served was very good On one of our trips ....our waitress did not do anything special except serve us.....on our last trip ....the waiter played the part I only read about before
Originally Posted By CuriousConstance I can see how some people would love the antics from Prime Time, and I can see how some would not. Me and my husband are quiet and shy, so I have a feeling we'd feel uncomfortable here. Most likely steer clear of here. Thanks for the info everyone! Any other great places for kids that pop to anyone's mind?
Originally Posted By LuvsDsnyTrips The Crystal Palace in the Magic Kingdom...also buffet... But you have to reserve ... I saw lots of people being turned away while waiting to be called Also the new place in Fantasy Land...Be Our Guest.... Reserve that one also if you choose it Just the dining rooms alone are something to see
