I hope it was a fluke. I know that our server last January was much better (this year she was totally clueless & I would guess fairly new), as was our table location. In fact, last year that was the best character interaction we had of any of our character meals. I wouldn't rule this one out if you like the Poly & are Lilo & Stitch fans.
8 Days of Disney Dining Reviews Jan. 2007 (PHOTOS)
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TheDisneyGirl02
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Loving your review!!!! The pictures you took of the different eating places were WONDERFUL! I love the little details of Disney!!! Thanks for posting!
Local_Girl
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I'm really enjoying your reviews! 
Disney is all about the details, IMHO, so it's nice to see some of the views, signs, etc. too. I'm hoping to do CP for breakfast (and noticed that the price has gone up a couple bucks per person since the menu date posted on Allears...ugh! 
) and maybe Prime Time--both would be a first for us, so it's nice to hear the positive reviews. We also love the Patisserie, but have only done the goodies...next trip it's gonna be lunch AND goodies, LOL! 
Disney is all about the details, IMHO, so it's nice to see some of the views, signs, etc. too. I'm hoping to do CP for breakfast (and noticed that the price has gone up a couple bucks per person since the menu date posted on Allears...ugh! ) and maybe Prime Time--both would be a first for us, so it's nice to hear the positive reviews. We also love the Patisserie, but have only done the goodies...next trip it's gonna be lunch AND goodies, LOL! Le Cellier. Our first time eating herecould it live up to the DisBoard hype??? YES!
Wednesday was our day off. Our late breakfast (see Ohana review), supposed to go play Miniature Golf & stay away from the parks. Well, it was a bit cool & a bit drizzly, so we didnt fell like golf. & the MK was beckoning a monorail ride away from the Poly (I know the parking police are going to get me). So, we went over & rode a few things. We were still back at the Villa for lunch & an afternoon off like Id planned. {This will have a point}
We had a 5:50 reservation. I thought that would be early enough that DS3 would remain relatively well behaved in this somewhat nice (but still were at Disney restaurant). I also thought that afternoon of rest would help. Not so much.
We checked in around 5:40ish. I had told them we were celebrating our 10th Anniversary when I made the ADR. Our actual anniversary is in May, but we are not able to get back to the World for it (though I have begged), and we honeymooned at Disney, so I wanted to do something to recognize the fact that we did & we were back (kiddos in tow). When we checked in they gave us Anniversary buttons. How nice!
We were seated pretty quickly, maybe 5 minute wait if that. We were taken to British Columbia. I liked that they gave you that little tidbit of information. DS7 is huge into trivial stuff like that.
We went ahead & put in an order for the kids. DS7 chose the hot dog with fries & cheese soup for appetizer (I was so happy that they offered this on the kids menu). DS3 choseyoure not going to believe itPizza. I know, a stretch for him.
I waited for DH to decide what he would like to try since I knew 6 months ago that I was having the LeCellier filet with the mushroom risotto. DH chose the Pork Tenderloin.
Our server was very good. She kept our drinks full & brought the kids food quickly. I also enjoyed the bread appetizer--mostly the pretzel breadsticks. i did not care for the whole wheat version.
I convinced DS7 that I needed to try his soup first, to make sure it wasnt too hot. It was very good, but very rich. I am glad I got to taste it & take a few sips, but I could not eat a whole cup of it. DS loved it too, but couldnt finish it off.
DS 3 was having problems staying in his seat (note photo above). My only complaint or dislike about LeCellier is how packed in you are. We seemed to be just inches away from tables on all sides which made it difficult for even getting to the table.
DH & I also got our food quickly. I ate mine a little too quickly thinking I might need to remove DS3 so he didnt disturb other diners.
My filet was cooked to perfectmedium well & melted in my mouth. The flavor was a wonderful combinationvery juicy. I also enjoyed the mushroom risotto, but didnt eat too much of it. It is also pretty rich.
DH proclaims that his pork tenderloin was very good alsohe doesnt elaborate a whole lot on his food.
Thenwe got a surprise dessert! Yeah for our anniversary! A very delicious chocolate mousse. I thought it was great & I had not had too many chocolate treats this week, so it really hit the spot.
We used our Disney Gift Cards here & this time our server had no problems.
Location: B (liked the interior, but nothing too special really, also marked down for tight seating)
Food: A+
Service: A
Overall Experience: A
Wednesday was our day off. Our late breakfast (see Ohana review), supposed to go play Miniature Golf & stay away from the parks. Well, it was a bit cool & a bit drizzly, so we didnt fell like golf. & the MK was beckoning a monorail ride away from the Poly (I know the parking police are going to get me). So, we went over & rode a few things. We were still back at the Villa for lunch & an afternoon off like Id planned. {This will have a point}
We had a 5:50 reservation. I thought that would be early enough that DS3 would remain relatively well behaved in this somewhat nice (but still were at Disney restaurant). I also thought that afternoon of rest would help. Not so much.
We checked in around 5:40ish. I had told them we were celebrating our 10th Anniversary when I made the ADR. Our actual anniversary is in May, but we are not able to get back to the World for it (though I have begged), and we honeymooned at Disney, so I wanted to do something to recognize the fact that we did & we were back (kiddos in tow). When we checked in they gave us Anniversary buttons. How nice!
We were seated pretty quickly, maybe 5 minute wait if that. We were taken to British Columbia. I liked that they gave you that little tidbit of information. DS7 is huge into trivial stuff like that.
We went ahead & put in an order for the kids. DS7 chose the hot dog with fries & cheese soup for appetizer (I was so happy that they offered this on the kids menu). DS3 choseyoure not going to believe itPizza. I know, a stretch for him.
I waited for DH to decide what he would like to try since I knew 6 months ago that I was having the LeCellier filet with the mushroom risotto. DH chose the Pork Tenderloin.
Our server was very good. She kept our drinks full & brought the kids food quickly. I also enjoyed the bread appetizer--mostly the pretzel breadsticks. i did not care for the whole wheat version.
I convinced DS7 that I needed to try his soup first, to make sure it wasnt too hot. It was very good, but very rich. I am glad I got to taste it & take a few sips, but I could not eat a whole cup of it. DS loved it too, but couldnt finish it off.
DS 3 was having problems staying in his seat (note photo above). My only complaint or dislike about LeCellier is how packed in you are. We seemed to be just inches away from tables on all sides which made it difficult for even getting to the table.
DH & I also got our food quickly. I ate mine a little too quickly thinking I might need to remove DS3 so he didnt disturb other diners.
My filet was cooked to perfectmedium well & melted in my mouth. The flavor was a wonderful combinationvery juicy. I also enjoyed the mushroom risotto, but didnt eat too much of it. It is also pretty rich.
DH proclaims that his pork tenderloin was very good alsohe doesnt elaborate a whole lot on his food.
Thenwe got a surprise dessert! Yeah for our anniversary! A very delicious chocolate mousse. I thought it was great & I had not had too many chocolate treats this week, so it really hit the spot.
We used our Disney Gift Cards here & this time our server had no problems.
Location: B (liked the interior, but nothing too special really, also marked down for tight seating)
Food: A+
Service: A
Overall Experience: A
phisigprincess
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Great reviews! I love that picture of your DS3 with the pizza at LeCellier. 
kelleigh1
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Loving the reviews and all the photos. Sounds like we were at WDW around the same time last year since 50's was being refurbished while we were there. It's on our list of places to go this year.
I'm still wondering if we should go to Le Cellier. We've already planned on L'Originale Alfredo di Roma while at World Showcase, and I didn't really want to do two TS in the same place. But with everyone raving over it, maybe we'll make an exception.
I'm still wondering if we should go to Le Cellier. We've already planned on L'Originale Alfredo di Roma while at World Showcase, and I didn't really want to do two TS in the same place. But with everyone raving over it, maybe we'll make an exception.
Breakfast with the Playhouse Disney Gang!
I was so excited about this meal. We actually gave it to DS3 for his birthday (back in June). We made a certificate & everything. He talked about it all through the Fall. Were going to have breakfast with Little Einsteins. Yes we are.
The Play-N-Dine with Playhouse Disney is at Hollywood & Vine, a restaurant that to me had a very plain, very unimpressive interior.
Our reservation was for 8:30. We had planned to walk over to MGM, but it was raining & a bit cool, so we drove. The park was deserted (sorry for the crooked photo, I had my camera up under all of my rain gear to keep it dry, but couldnt pass up the opportunity to take the picture).
We were seated immediately in the mostly empty restaurant. I dont know if there were no-shows because of the weather, but it was really empty. They divide the restaurant into 2 sides & on our side there were 3 families including us. I think 1 more came in before we left.
The characters were great for my DS3JoJo, Goliath, June & Leo. They made the rounds several times, but because there were so few children it seemed a bit unorganized. The Playhouse Disney hosts did the dance party portion, but I know it had to be a bit hard on them with so few children there. On our side there were 3 at the most participating. I think this would have been a lot more fun with a bigger crowd.
The food was average. It wasnt especially hot. Again, we had the Mickey waffles, bacon, & this time some triangular tater tot like hash browns. Those were a nice change. Eggs were also included on all of these buffets, but I dont eat them so I tend to forget. It seems like there were some other bread options too. Like I said, nothing real impressive.
Our server was very nice & efficient. She had no problem doing our Disney Gift Cards. She even gave me a nice big drink in a take out cup to last me through the morning.
All in all, Im glad we did it. DS3 had fun dancing with June & JoJo. Leo played around with DS7---but we got almost the same interaction at the character meet & greet (moved into the animation building because of rain) for free a few hours later. As I said, I think a larger crowd in the restaurant wouldve made for a better experience for the play part. The dine part, just average. We probably wont go back to this onejust to try something different. But if you have preschoolers who love the Disney Channel I would recommend it just for the characters.
Location: A- (nice to be in MGM so early, easy to get to, clean)
Food: B
Service: A
Overall experience: B+
I was so excited about this meal. We actually gave it to DS3 for his birthday (back in June). We made a certificate & everything. He talked about it all through the Fall. Were going to have breakfast with Little Einsteins. Yes we are.
The Play-N-Dine with Playhouse Disney is at Hollywood & Vine, a restaurant that to me had a very plain, very unimpressive interior.
Our reservation was for 8:30. We had planned to walk over to MGM, but it was raining & a bit cool, so we drove. The park was deserted (sorry for the crooked photo, I had my camera up under all of my rain gear to keep it dry, but couldnt pass up the opportunity to take the picture).
We were seated immediately in the mostly empty restaurant. I dont know if there were no-shows because of the weather, but it was really empty. They divide the restaurant into 2 sides & on our side there were 3 families including us. I think 1 more came in before we left.
The characters were great for my DS3JoJo, Goliath, June & Leo. They made the rounds several times, but because there were so few children it seemed a bit unorganized. The Playhouse Disney hosts did the dance party portion, but I know it had to be a bit hard on them with so few children there. On our side there were 3 at the most participating. I think this would have been a lot more fun with a bigger crowd.
The food was average. It wasnt especially hot. Again, we had the Mickey waffles, bacon, & this time some triangular tater tot like hash browns. Those were a nice change. Eggs were also included on all of these buffets, but I dont eat them so I tend to forget. It seems like there were some other bread options too. Like I said, nothing real impressive.
Our server was very nice & efficient. She had no problem doing our Disney Gift Cards. She even gave me a nice big drink in a take out cup to last me through the morning.
All in all, Im glad we did it. DS3 had fun dancing with June & JoJo. Leo played around with DS7---but we got almost the same interaction at the character meet & greet (moved into the animation building because of rain) for free a few hours later. As I said, I think a larger crowd in the restaurant wouldve made for a better experience for the play part. The dine part, just average. We probably wont go back to this onejust to try something different. But if you have preschoolers who love the Disney Channel I would recommend it just for the characters.
Location: A- (nice to be in MGM so early, easy to get to, clean)
Food: B
Service: A
Overall experience: B+
lillygator
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thanks for the reviews...we are heading to Play and Dine in May!
Enchanted Tiki Bird
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It looks like your sons are having a wonderful time with the characters at the Play and Dine, especially your 3 year old. It's nice to see those big smiles.
seetheworld
DIS Veteran
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- Dec 31, 2004
Great reviews! Thank you for taking the time to post! You did a wonderful job!
Pizza PlanetWahooo!
Betcha never wouldve guessed we would eat at a Pizza Place!
Although I find most of the Table Service options at MGM intriguing, I find most of the Counter Service unappealing. Last January we ate at Pizza Planet & the place over by Star Tours (so uninspiring I dont even know the name). We ate outside at Pizza Planet on a very pretty day & enjoyed it immensely.
This year it was still a bit cool outside & wet from the mornings rain, so we ate inside. Upstairs. Hint to stroller-toting Mamas trying to secure a table with two kids in tow while DH orders foodthere is an elevator to the right as you enter the game room from the food service area.
We proceeded up on the egg-a-tor as DS3 calls it & found a table. I dont like to take a table that is larger than our party size, but we had no choice. It was pretty crowded inside due to the less than wonderful weather outside. It was also loud. Do not come here to relax. I do like the theme of the restaurant & the way they executed it for Toy Story fans. This is where we sat, our view, etc.:
Cleanlinessthey had staff working constantly cleaning off tables, but it still wasnt wonderful. I wiped down our table with a wet one before eating.
The line was pretty long (we went later in the day since wed had the buffet breakfast), & it took at least 15 minutes for DH to come up with the food.
We ordered 2 cheese & 1 pepperoni for the 4 of us. No drinksbrought those along. This is because 1) Im cheap 2) DSs only drink juice & this way they could have a variety 3) I cant drink caffeine & I dont like water. Perfect portions.
Exact same pizza as Pizzafari, & again we really like it. Nice & fresh. I guess these are made on the pizza machine that I saw featured on Food Networks Unwrapped WDW special.
Location: B (very nice if you can sit outside, very loud inside)
Food: A
Service: A-/B+ (big crowd, they dealt with it well)
Overall: A-
Betcha never wouldve guessed we would eat at a Pizza Place!
Although I find most of the Table Service options at MGM intriguing, I find most of the Counter Service unappealing. Last January we ate at Pizza Planet & the place over by Star Tours (so uninspiring I dont even know the name). We ate outside at Pizza Planet on a very pretty day & enjoyed it immensely.
This year it was still a bit cool outside & wet from the mornings rain, so we ate inside. Upstairs. Hint to stroller-toting Mamas trying to secure a table with two kids in tow while DH orders foodthere is an elevator to the right as you enter the game room from the food service area.
We proceeded up on the egg-a-tor as DS3 calls it & found a table. I dont like to take a table that is larger than our party size, but we had no choice. It was pretty crowded inside due to the less than wonderful weather outside. It was also loud. Do not come here to relax. I do like the theme of the restaurant & the way they executed it for Toy Story fans. This is where we sat, our view, etc.:
Cleanlinessthey had staff working constantly cleaning off tables, but it still wasnt wonderful. I wiped down our table with a wet one before eating.
The line was pretty long (we went later in the day since wed had the buffet breakfast), & it took at least 15 minutes for DH to come up with the food.
We ordered 2 cheese & 1 pepperoni for the 4 of us. No drinksbrought those along. This is because 1) Im cheap 2) DSs only drink juice & this way they could have a variety 3) I cant drink caffeine & I dont like water. Perfect portions.
Exact same pizza as Pizzafari, & again we really like it. Nice & fresh. I guess these are made on the pizza machine that I saw featured on Food Networks Unwrapped WDW special.
Location: B (very nice if you can sit outside, very loud inside)
Food: A
Service: A-/B+ (big crowd, they dealt with it well)
Overall: A-
bigbabyblues
DIS Veteran
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- Mar 25, 2004
Thanks for the reviews! We're taking our boys back in May, and we're doing the H&V breakfast for my DS3. One thing I've noticed, even if we don't think it's all wonderful, the boys usually do! We were at WDW 2/1-2/6, and H&V seemed pretty empty when we walked past it both times.
ANTSS2001
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Great Pics and Reviews.. so sorry about the ohana experience... never did breakfast there but always get good experience for dinner...
Hiya MamaKate!!! Glad to see a familar nick and a familar siggie.... DS still collecting pins ?
I love reviews with photos! Keep them coming!!
We plan on eating at Kringla for the same reasons you did. Light meal plus sweets
Hiya MamaKate!!! Glad to see a familar nick and a familar siggie.... DS still collecting pins ?
Wish_I_Was_At_WDW
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- Jul 28, 2006
Loving your reviews and pictures! Thanks for taking the time to post!
Laurafoster
DIS Veteran
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Thanks for Sharing!!
peightonmom
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Great Reviews Thanks for sharing! Your boys are too cute.
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