Ratings: Food: 3/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Experience: 3/5 Overall: 3/5 Location: Polynesian Village Resort, Second Floor Link to Menu: 'Ohana Breakfast Menu Price Range: $$$ Atmosphere: 'Ohana is full of Hawaiian decor and theming. As soon as you enter the waiting area you feel the warmth and invitation of the comfortable rattan furnishings and the large exposed beams everywhere. The… Continue reading ‘Ohana
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La Cava del Tequila
Ratings: Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Experience: 4/5 Overall: 4/5 Location: Park: Epcot Land: Mexico Pavilion (Inside) Link to Menu: Lounge Menu Atmosphere: La Cava del Tequila is a festive, quaint lounge located within the Mexico Pavilion. It is hidden away in the darkness of the temple, if you weren't looking for it you probably wouldn't find it. As soon as you enter… Continue reading La Cava del Tequila
Tomorrowland Speedway
Griffin Guide Rating: 2/5 Scary Scale Rating: 1/5 Fast Pass: Fast Pass needed during peak times Park: Magic Kingdom Land: Tomorrowland Background: This iconic race car attraction has had three names since the park opened in 1971. It was originally sponsored by Goodyear and called the Grand Prix Raceway. In 1994 the name was changed… Continue reading Tomorrowland Speedway
Be Our Guest
Ratings: Food: 3/5 Atmosphere: 5/5 Experience: 4/5 Overall: 4/5 Location: Park: Magic Kingdom Land: Fantasyland Link to Menu: Breakfast Menu Price Range: $$-$$$$ (quick service during breakfast and lunch, table service for dinner) Atmosphere: Be Our Guest restaurant is set in Beast's castle. The walkway to the castle is a bridge flanked by gargoyles. There… Continue reading Be Our Guest
Pop Century Resort
Ratings: Transportation Rating: 5/5 Food Rating: 3/5 Room Rating: 4/5 Overall Rating: 4:5 Location: Hotel Location: ESPN Wide World of Sports Resort Area Hotel Class: Value Transportation: Magical Express to/from MCO airport Buses to/from the Parks and Disney Springs Food: Quick Service food court offerings, with easy grab and go food and decent prepared food.… Continue reading Pop Century Resort
All Star Resorts
Ratings: Transportation Rating: 5/5 Food Rating: 3/5 Room Rating: 4/5 Overall Rating: 4/5 Location: Hotel Location: Animal Kingdom Resort Area Hotel Class: Value Transportation: Disney's Magical Express (complimentary buses to and from and airport) and complimentary buses to and from the Parks and Disney Springs. You board the buses at the front of the resort… Continue reading All Star Resorts
Columbia Harbour House
Ratings: Food: 3/5 Atmosphere: 3/5 Experience: 4/5 Overall: 3/5 Location: Park: Magic Kingdom Land: Liberty Square Link to Menu: Lunch and Dinner Menu Price Range: $ Atmosphere: The theme of Columbia Harbour House is coastal New England. Carved woodwork and fishing gear capture this perfectly. You feel as if you could be in a lighthouse… Continue reading Columbia Harbour House
Pirates of the Caribbean
Griffin Guide Rating: 5/5 Scary Scale: 3/5 Fast Pass: Yes during peak times, otherwise not needed Park: Magic Kingdom Land: Adventureland Background: When Magic Kingdom first opened Pirates of the Caribbean was not among the first rides. The Imagineers though because Florida was so close to the Caribbean, guests wouldn’t want this Disneyland favorite. Guests… Continue reading Pirates of the Caribbean
Living with the Land
Griffin Guide Rating: 5/5 Scary Scale: 1/5 Fast Pass: Recommended only during peak season Park: Epcot Land: Future World Background: Living with the Land features raft style boats. It was called "Listen to the Land" when it originally opened in 1982 and was sponsored by Kraft. Today it is sponsored by Chiquita Brands International. Ride… Continue reading Living with the Land
Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie
Ratings: Food: 5/5 Atmosphere: 4/5 Experience: 4/5 Overall: 4/5 Location: Park: Epcot Land: World Showcase, France Pavilion Price Range: $ Link to Menu: Les Halles Menu Atmosphere: Stepping into Les Halles, the delightful smell of freshly baked bread welcomes you and transports you to a quaint bakery somewhere in Paris, France. Beautiful French portraits and… Continue reading Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie