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Showing posts with label Reviews. Show all posts

Tuesday, March 25, 2014

Tasty Tuesday - Garden Grille

It's lunch time here in PA and that got me ready to post another edition of Tasty Tuesday!!  One of my favorite parks is Epcot, awwww who am I kidding, I am a Disney fan through and through and I love them all, but I do have a special place in my heart for Epcot.  Maybe because so many think it is easily skipped and no good for kids.  That is a whole other post though....

Epcot has one major thing going for it though that can not be denied...GOOD restaurants and A LOT of them!!  The World Showcase is full of tasty treasures!!  Today though I am focusing on The Garden Grille.  Located in the Land Pavilion in Epcot's Future World section.



Garden Grille is located on the main level of the Land Pavilion.  The Land houses one of Epcot's most popular rides - Soarin'!  So expect a lot of traffic in and out of the building.  There are no strollers allowed in the Land pavilion, so be prepared to park and and come in.

The Garden Grille is a unique dining experience.  It is currently only open for dinner.  The restaurant is a character dining experience and it rotates!  Ever so slightly, but it does move!  Very cool for most people, but for someone like me, I notice the slight movement and actually got motion sickness!!  Please understand, that I am highly sensitive to the weirdest situations and 99% of people probably will not even notice that the restaurant is rotating!  Seating is limited in this restaurant, so advance dining reservations are highly suggested.

Details:
  • Location: The Land Pavilion main level in Epcot's Future World
  • Meals Served: Dinner
  • Style: Family Style all you can eat
  • Price: $$
  • Dining Plan: 1 credit
  • Characters Featured: Chip and Dale host - Mickey and Pluto, characters subject to change
ADR Need: High
  • Disney allows you to make reservations 180 days before your vacation.  If this restaurant at normal eating hours is important to you, you may need to plan that far out!  It's not always the case, but this really depends on when you go.  If you have your trip planned and book far out then I would definitely recommend booking far out.  
Would I recommend it?
  • Yes.  The food is good, the atmosphere is fun and the service is great as well.  We have not been since my daughter was a baby, but I would go back if I didn't get motion sickness.  This is not to say that I had to run for it, I just felt slightly off after eating there, the way some might get if the go to an IMAX movie.  But, it really is a fun experience and a great restaurant!!
The Menus (courtesy of All Ears):

Happy Dining!!!

Tuesday, February 18, 2014

Tasty Tuesday - Coral Reef Restaurant


Good morning everyone!  Today I am going to tell you a bit about the Coral Reef Restaurant in Epcot.  Located inside the Seas with Nemo and Friends - AKA The Living Seas, this seafood restaurant has something for everyone and a front wall that you won't find at many restaurants!
Photo courtesy of the Disney Food Blog


Details:
  • Location: Epcot - Living Seas Pavilion
  • Meals Served: Lunch and Dinner
  • Style: Table Service - menus
  • Price: $$$
  • Dining Plan: 1 credit
  • Characters Featured: None
ADR Need: Medium
  • Disney allows you to make reservations 180 days before your vacation.  If this restaurant at normal eating hours is important to you, you may need to plan that far out!  It's not always the case, but this really depends on when you go.  If you have your trip planned and book far out then I would definitely recommend booking far out.  
Would I recommend it?
  • Yes.  Our family definitely enjoys this restaurant.  The kids are visually stimulated by the aquarium wall and enjoy looking for the sea creatures on their placemats.  We have never had a bad experience here as far as service or food goes.  I have read mixed reviews though, but my personal experience has always been good.  We are almost always able to secure a reservation here and I would recommend dinner over lunch if you are on the meal plan as it is a better bang for your point!!  :-)  I myself love the Lobster Ravioli, while my husband usually gets some sort of steak dinner.  The kids even enjoy it food wise as there is a great selection for them as well!!  I would say if you want to experience a different kind of look and feel to the traditional restaurant and you enjoy seafood then this restaurant will be a winner for your group!!
The Menus (courtesy of All Ears):
The inside:
photo courtesy of wdwinfo.com
Enjoy!!!