Disney Dining???

Question

I'm going to Disney for a week with my partner in November. We have the dining plan and already booked our dining at night. We would rather use the table service at night. This is what we choose. What do you think?
Cap n Jacks Downtown Disney
Boma Animal Kingdom Resort
Mexico in Epcot
Tony.s Town Square Magic Kingdom
Ohana Polynesian Resort
Coral Reef Epcot
Wolf Gang Pucks Downtown Disney

By the way, we are staying at the Port Orleans riverside. We tried to get a variety of different places to choose.
Thanks for any input. Peace!!!!!!!!!

Answer 1

I think you have a really good range of types of food and are utilizing your points quite well. Even though you don't get all meals included, you will have plenty of food. You are also very smart to use your points for dinner to get more value out of them, and since you are avoiding the character meals. You will save a lot more this way and the food is really great.

All your choices are some of my favorites, I personally really like O'hanas, the cocunut shrimp is great, drinks, etc. are all fantastic.


I'm not a huge fan of Cap'n Jack's, it is okay, but I think there are better. If you like O'hanas Kona Cafe is another great place to check out. Also, 50's Prime Time has really good food, not as good of a value, but still a value.

Wolf Gang Puck's is really good, all his restaurants are really great as a matter of fact. If you are looking for something for your counter service, I suggest trying Wolf Gang Puck express, great option for your counter service meal.

Boma's food is really great, nothing much to say other than I think it is really good choice. If you would like something for a really special meal, and dont' mind using 2 of your points, Jiko is fantastic and a pretty good value, I highly recommend it.

I'm going to assume you will be going to San Angel Inn at EPCOT. It is okay, but again not one of my favorites. I actually like Cantina de San Angel a little better, and it is a counter service. EPCOT has some of the best dining in Disney, but it also is the most common to sell out. Le Celliers is great at EPCOT as well as most of the others, again, San Angel Inn is okay, but a lot of people don't really like it.

Coral Reef is pretty good as well. Nice atmosphere and the food is quite tasty as well, definitely one to do on the dining plan, will save a lot of money.

I think that you will hear a lot of mixed reviews on Tony's, some people love it, some people hate it. It can be a little crowded and that seems to be the biggest complaint, but most restaurants in Disney will be pretty crowded. As far as food, each person has a different taste and not everyone likes the food at Tony's if you like this type of food, then you should love it, but be sure to read over the menu first to make sure.


Again, overall I think you have great choices, there are only a few that you may think about, read some reviews, check out the menu, etc. These are just my opinions and I'm sure others will feel differently.


Riverside is a very nice resort, I think you will really enjoy it. The moderates at Disney are great. A lot more relaxing than the values (especially Port Orleans, smaller, more intimate resort) but a lot less expensive than the deluxe resorts. I also suggest taking the boat if you can, at least once, it is a nice, relaxing ride and the drivers usually have a lot of interesting info.

You did a really great job picking out your table service, I suggest also researching the counter service meals as well. A lot of the restaurants will serve the hamburger and fry type foods, so it is nice if you can get something different, or it can get old really fast. I would pick out a few in each park so it is easier to get to when you are riding rides and things. A few suggestions, Tusker House in Animal Kingdom, Harbour House at Magic Kingdom, Cantina de San Angel in EPCOT, Wolfgang Puck Express and Earl of Sandwich in Downtown Disney. These are just a few suggestions, there are a lot of great choices if you look into them.


I've included a link with reviews for the restaurants, it should really help with picking things out. You can also get to the menus by going into read reviews for that restaurant.


Hope this helps!

Answer 2

We just got back from there and must say the dining plan was the best thing we did. We too tried different things. I had my 18 year old and 14 year old and they were very open to trying the foods. We did for table service--
Tony's Magic Kingdom-not bad but not great
Sci Fi Diner MGM Studio - GREAT atmosphere and milk shakes food was actually pretty good... the chili appetizer was excellent
Le Cellier Epcot - the best we had ....you gotta try the filet mignon.....yummmmm
Mirakesh Moroccan Epcot-not bad; it was the 14 yr old's favorite.....not spicy but really good..bread was the best!
Beirgarten German Epcot---not any of our's favorite we decided we don't like German food
Capn Jacks Downtown Disney-Good but not much choice.

We stayed at the French Quarter and it was really nice.

Answer 3

I have eaten at Boma, Ohana and Coral Reef. All excellant choices with Ohana being my favorite for good food, Coral Reef has a great view of the tanks especially if you get one tableside and Boma has a wide variety of foods. Boma has excellant Salmon by the way for a buffet. Please keep in mind that these three will have a lot of children. The Coral Reef is not the romantic place it used to be, Ohana has activities for children like music and games and Boma just has kids everywhere. If you want peace and quiet try something in one of the countries in Epcot such as Italy or Canada.

Answer 4

We were not on a meal plan, but if possible, you must try the Flame Tree Barbecue at Animal Kingdom! We happened upon it escaping a rain storm around 6:30 pm. We had their 1/2 slab of ribs meal which included the ribs, a nice portion of baked beans and a large cornbread muffin for around $8!! Drink was separate, but a $10 meal is difficult to find at DW, especially a tasty one!

Answer 5

I would recommend Fulton's Crab House instead of Cap'n Jacks. Cap'n Jacks is located in a very crowded location, and to be honest, the menu is limited. Fulton's is located in a recreated Riverboat (once called the Empress Lilly) and is much more private.

Also, the restaurant at Port Orleans is very good, with really great jambalaya.

Answer 6

I think those are EXCELLENT choices. I like how you tried a variety of places. May I recommend though for you to go to breakfast at the Kona Cafe in the Polynesian resort. It has items like Banana- stuffed Tonga Toast, Real Tropical Fruit Punch and Macadamia Pineapple Pancakes. I wish I were you! Have fun!!!!!!!! :D

Answer 7

only i go to mexico in epcot. the restaurant name is San Angel Inn. also i go to coral reef. but i recommend you california grill in the disney comtemporany resrot. in the 15th floor. they have a beautiful view. if you have car find the golden corral. you will like it. the only thing i will say about this is the all you can eat steak buffet. less than 12 dolars per person. restaurant in the chain change the price acordingly the location. sorry for my english i was a spanish speaker from PR.

Answer 8

I been toe Tony's Town square, it was okay. I like Libery Tree. It's a buffett, but it's family style. They bring you the food. The food is very good

I been to Ohana, I did not like it
I like the brown dery or the place, do not remember the name
At the grade floirdan, it's by the water lauch


Have a great time

Answer 9

California Grill is the best!! If u go late u can see the Fireworks in Magic Kingdom from the sky walk!! It is sooo pretty!!

Answer 10

As other have already said, no. You must be staying on property to receive this. If you have annual pass tickets you can get what they call a tables in wonderland discount, but that is the only discount offered to no resort guest.