kath1210
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Apr 18, 2005
Thanks everyone for your kind words! I have to fight my son for computer time to write these reviews, but since I am paying for the internet access, I usually win!
August 29, 2006 Columbia Harbor House and Raglan Road
Todays weather started off so nice! It was probably the hottest day of the week so far, but the sky was so clear and blue. The crowds at MK were pretty light. The longest wait we saw was Peter Pans Flight at 45 minutes. We had maybe a 5 minute wait for Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, and Winnie the Pooh. We walked right on to the TTA and the Carousel of Progress. We got a fast pass for Peter Pan and then the rain started!
Anyway, this is a dining review. For lunch, DD12 and I went to Columbia Harbor House. (DH and DS15 stayed at WL today). I have heard/read so many good things about this restaurant that I was anxious to try it. It did not disappoint. DD12 got the chicken and fish platter, and I ordered the Ham sandwich. We were trying to be good, so we ordered carrots instead of fries or chips. DD12 ordered the triple chocolate cake for dessert, and I ordered grapes because I wanted to get a Mickey Bar later. The chicken and fish were hot and freshly cooked. They gave us some fries by mistake, so we tried a few (and threw the rest away). They were also hot and crispy. The sandwich was awesome. It had ham, muenster cheese, broccoli slaw and tomato on fresh and chewy wheat or whole grain bread. Yum! The carrots were really pretty good, too, and the grapes were cold and sweet. DD12 tried the triple chocolate cake, but just was not in the mood for chocolate overload, so that went into the trash as well. (We did order a Mickey Bar and Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich later and boy were they good!)
For dinner, we had reservations at Liberty Tree Tavern at 8 p.m., but did not feel like staying in the park that late. The heat and rain just wore us out. I called Disney Dining and they had a 7:30 p.m. reservation available at Raglan Road. We had eaten there last December, but not on the meal plan. It also seems like the menu has expanded since then.
We ordered two appetizers that were meant to be shared by at least 2 people the Dalkey Duo and the Scallop Forest. Both were very good! The scallops were hot and fresh and the lime sauce was a great accompaniment for them. The little sausages were also tasty, with the yummy mustard sauce.
For entrees, DH and I ordered the Sirloin Steak. It was very good and cooked just right. DD12 got the Salmon of Knowledge, which was better than the steak and came with mashed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms and onions. Lucky for me, DD did not like the mushrooms and onions, so she gave them to me. They were great with the steak! DS15 ordered the cheeseburger (plain) and fries. It was moist and the meat was seasoned perfectly. The bun really made the burger it was soft and almost like a croissant.
We were so full, but had to try dessert. They were out of the raspberry dessert, which I really wanted to try, but DS15 and I each ordered the Baileys Crème Brulee. It was delicious. It actually looked like a piece of cheesecake, instead of being in a soufflé-type dish. The crust was awesome sort of like a rich shortbread cookie. DD ordered the apple and strawberry crumble, which was topped with ice cream and raspberry sauce. It was the best dessert we ordered, in my opinion. My DH ordered the Dunbrody Kiss a chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate dessert. It was rich and DH loved it!
Tomorrow Mama Melrose and ________? (But our plans may be changed due to Ernesto).
August 29, 2006 Columbia Harbor House and Raglan Road
Todays weather started off so nice! It was probably the hottest day of the week so far, but the sky was so clear and blue. The crowds at MK were pretty light. The longest wait we saw was Peter Pans Flight at 45 minutes. We had maybe a 5 minute wait for Pirates of the Caribbean, Haunted Mansion, and Winnie the Pooh. We walked right on to the TTA and the Carousel of Progress. We got a fast pass for Peter Pan and then the rain started!
Anyway, this is a dining review. For lunch, DD12 and I went to Columbia Harbor House. (DH and DS15 stayed at WL today). I have heard/read so many good things about this restaurant that I was anxious to try it. It did not disappoint. DD12 got the chicken and fish platter, and I ordered the Ham sandwich. We were trying to be good, so we ordered carrots instead of fries or chips. DD12 ordered the triple chocolate cake for dessert, and I ordered grapes because I wanted to get a Mickey Bar later. The chicken and fish were hot and freshly cooked. They gave us some fries by mistake, so we tried a few (and threw the rest away). They were also hot and crispy. The sandwich was awesome. It had ham, muenster cheese, broccoli slaw and tomato on fresh and chewy wheat or whole grain bread. Yum! The carrots were really pretty good, too, and the grapes were cold and sweet. DD12 tried the triple chocolate cake, but just was not in the mood for chocolate overload, so that went into the trash as well. (We did order a Mickey Bar and Mickey Ice Cream Sandwich later and boy were they good!)
For dinner, we had reservations at Liberty Tree Tavern at 8 p.m., but did not feel like staying in the park that late. The heat and rain just wore us out. I called Disney Dining and they had a 7:30 p.m. reservation available at Raglan Road. We had eaten there last December, but not on the meal plan. It also seems like the menu has expanded since then.
We ordered two appetizers that were meant to be shared by at least 2 people the Dalkey Duo and the Scallop Forest. Both were very good! The scallops were hot and fresh and the lime sauce was a great accompaniment for them. The little sausages were also tasty, with the yummy mustard sauce.
For entrees, DH and I ordered the Sirloin Steak. It was very good and cooked just right. DD12 got the Salmon of Knowledge, which was better than the steak and came with mashed potatoes, sautéed mushrooms and onions. Lucky for me, DD did not like the mushrooms and onions, so she gave them to me. They were great with the steak! DS15 ordered the cheeseburger (plain) and fries. It was moist and the meat was seasoned perfectly. The bun really made the burger it was soft and almost like a croissant.
We were so full, but had to try dessert. They were out of the raspberry dessert, which I really wanted to try, but DS15 and I each ordered the Baileys Crème Brulee. It was delicious. It actually looked like a piece of cheesecake, instead of being in a soufflé-type dish. The crust was awesome sort of like a rich shortbread cookie. DD ordered the apple and strawberry crumble, which was topped with ice cream and raspberry sauce. It was the best dessert we ordered, in my opinion. My DH ordered the Dunbrody Kiss a chocolate, chocolate and more chocolate dessert. It was rich and DH loved it!
Tomorrow Mama Melrose and ________? (But our plans may be changed due to Ernesto).