Citrico's - sounds like one of those really ritsy restaurants, doesn't it?
It is! Located on the second floor of the Grand Floridian Resort, it is one of the finer restaurants in Disney World. Citrico's is one of those that just reeks of expensive taste. The food, the service, the prices... All say expensive :-), but it is definitely worth digging into the pocketbook!
In comparison to some of the other expensive restaurants (the 2 Table Services for the Disney Dining Plans), I would list Citrico's in my "A" list of the Disney's Signature restaurants. Definitely 5-star rating, along with California Grill, The Turf Club Bar & Grill (although not a 2 Table Service on the Disney Dining Plans or Signature restaurant, but I love their food and service), Artist Point, Flying Fish and the Yachtsman Steakhouse.
Our evening started with us arriving five minutes before our reservation. We waited less than ten minutes in the lobby before being seated at our table by Boris (from South Africa). From the time you walk in the lobby of Citrico's, you know you're in a "well-to-do" restaurant...
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Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The California Grill In Disney World's Contemporary Resort
The first time going to the California Grill was in December, 2009. Cindy and I went with Karl and Terri Rosenhan, as part of their 10th Wedding Anniversary Vow Renewal, along with the Bransons (Mike, Sondra and their son, Hayden).
We had an absolutely wonderful time, from our server, Walter, to the food... We experienced both quality service and delicious food, and vowed to come back...
And so we did... In July, 2010, Cindy and I once again enjoyed the fine cuisine at the California Grill. This time we brought a little group of our own, including my mom, Martha Covington, my sister Dianne Wright and brother-in-law, Jeff Wright, and my younger daughter, Renae Covington.
The food was just as good as before, and all our guests thought it was there best dining experience overall, although they enjoyed every place we took them...
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We had an absolutely wonderful time, from our server, Walter, to the food... We experienced both quality service and delicious food, and vowed to come back...
And so we did... In July, 2010, Cindy and I once again enjoyed the fine cuisine at the California Grill. This time we brought a little group of our own, including my mom, Martha Covington, my sister Dianne Wright and brother-in-law, Jeff Wright, and my younger daughter, Renae Covington.
The food was just as good as before, and all our guests thought it was there best dining experience overall, although they enjoyed every place we took them...
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Friday, August 27, 2010
The Hollywood Brown Derby
Disney World's Hollywood Brown Derby, located in The Hollywood Studios theme park, is based on the Original Brown Derby, in Hollywood.
Whether you're dining outside or inside, you get the feel of what it was like at the Original Brown Derby. I prefer inside dining myself (you know, the air conditioning, etc.), where I can look around at all the caricatures on the wall, the class and ambiance of the 1920s and 30s, when the stars of that era frequented the restaurant.
Cindy and I first dined there in December of 2008. Being almost two years ago, I can't remember what appetizers we had, or what my entree was, but Cindy is positive that she had the Spit-roasted Half Chicken.
I do remember that I tried the Grapefruit Cake for dessert. It is a Brown Derby Original, and although it was decent, I can say I was overwhelmed with delight over it.
Overall, our experience at The Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant was really nice. Cindy gave it a 5-star rating, and I gave it a 4-star rating. We're going again this July (2010), and I'll put an update of that experience here then.
UPDATED July 5, 2010
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Whether you're dining outside or inside, you get the feel of what it was like at the Original Brown Derby. I prefer inside dining myself (you know, the air conditioning, etc.), where I can look around at all the caricatures on the wall, the class and ambiance of the 1920s and 30s, when the stars of that era frequented the restaurant.
Cindy and I first dined there in December of 2008. Being almost two years ago, I can't remember what appetizers we had, or what my entree was, but Cindy is positive that she had the Spit-roasted Half Chicken.
I do remember that I tried the Grapefruit Cake for dessert. It is a Brown Derby Original, and although it was decent, I can say I was overwhelmed with delight over it.
Overall, our experience at The Hollywood Brown Derby restaurant was really nice. Cindy gave it a 5-star rating, and I gave it a 4-star rating. We're going again this July (2010), and I'll put an update of that experience here then.
UPDATED July 5, 2010
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What Age Is Too Old For Disney World?
The first time I went to Disney World in June of 2008, I was fifty... (50)... the Big Five-O!... And my mind was pretty much made up that I was NOT going to see much that was going to impress me...
I mean Disney World was for kids - right?
Even the when the athletes won a major event, it was always "We're going to Disneyland" - NOT Disney World!
Disney World had Magic Kingdom and Tinker Bell, etc.
It just sounded like somewhere you took your young children, you know, young enough to enjoy all "that stuff" and just old enough not to think it was too corny!
Well, I needed a 'attitude adjustment' and Mickey and the gang gave me just that...
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I mean Disney World was for kids - right?
Even the when the athletes won a major event, it was always "We're going to Disneyland" - NOT Disney World!
Disney World had Magic Kingdom and Tinker Bell, etc.
It just sounded like somewhere you took your young children, you know, young enough to enjoy all "that stuff" and just old enough not to think it was too corny!
Well, I needed a 'attitude adjustment' and Mickey and the gang gave me just that...
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Monday, June 14, 2010
Whispering Canyon Cafe in Disney World's Wilderness Lodge Resort
The Whispering Canyon Cafe... What can I say... It's one of the most fun restaurants in Disney World that doesn't have the Disney characters. It is definitey for the entire family.
Located in the Wilderness Lodge Resort, just off the main lobby, this restaurant stays full, and I highly recommend that you make reservations.
The staff there gets really serious about having fun.
Our server had a good time at our expense, and we all had a great time because of it...
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Located in the Wilderness Lodge Resort, just off the main lobby, this restaurant stays full, and I highly recommend that you make reservations.
The staff there gets really serious about having fun.
Our server had a good time at our expense, and we all had a great time because of it...
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Monday, May 17, 2010
Cape May Cafe
Love seafood? Kids want pizza, mac & cheese, etc.?
Then dinner at the Yacht & Beach Club Resort's Cape May Cafe is the place for you!
They have a Character Dining at Breakfast for those of you that have little ones that want to see Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and the gang, but I've only been for dinner...
And what a GREAT time I had. (Yes, Cindy did too.) Our first time together there was December of 2009.
There were seafood based soups, salads, shrimp, lobster, mussels, clams, crab legs,...
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Then dinner at the Yacht & Beach Club Resort's Cape May Cafe is the place for you!
They have a Character Dining at Breakfast for those of you that have little ones that want to see Mickey, Minnie, Goofy and the gang, but I've only been for dinner...
And what a GREAT time I had. (Yes, Cindy did too.) Our first time together there was December of 2009.
There were seafood based soups, salads, shrimp, lobster, mussels, clams, crab legs,...
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50's Prime Time Cafe
Remember the shows "Happy Days", "Leave It To Beaver", "Ozzie and Harriet", "My Three Sons", etc.?
50's Prime Time Cafe takes you back to that era and memories.
The restaurant is located in Disney World's Hollywood Studios Theme Park, and from the moment you walk in, you're taken back to the 'good old days'. Equipped with old furniture in the lobby, old television sets with the 1950 era shows playing on them, so you can watch the good ol' shows in black & white while you wait to be taken to your table.
Once you get to the dining area, you'll find it the 50's type kitchen furniture.
The servers make you 'mind your manners' and chastise you if they catch you doing things like putting your elbows on the table... It's great! I mean absolutely great!...
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50's Prime Time Cafe takes you back to that era and memories.
The restaurant is located in Disney World's Hollywood Studios Theme Park, and from the moment you walk in, you're taken back to the 'good old days'. Equipped with old furniture in the lobby, old television sets with the 1950 era shows playing on them, so you can watch the good ol' shows in black & white while you wait to be taken to your table.
Once you get to the dining area, you'll find it the 50's type kitchen furniture.
The servers make you 'mind your manners' and chastise you if they catch you doing things like putting your elbows on the table... It's great! I mean absolutely great!...
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