2 Credit Dining Suggestions

[Cordy2424]

I would second the brunch at California Grill. I think that would be wonderful to add for your special occasion and who wouldn't love unlimited mimosas! I think I would rank this higher than dinner. It includes wonderful sushi too if that is your thing. If you are steak lovers then I would suggest Yachtsman (better than Le Cellier). I haven't been to Tiffins yet at AK, but the menu looks interesting. We always go to Yak & Yeti which only a 1 TS credit.
Have you looked at the menus on AllEars yet. I always utilize that to figure out where I want to eat. Good Luck figuring it out!

I'll check out All Ears!! I find the WDW website is a bit clunky when trying to pull up all of the menus, so I'm excited for an alternative!

 

[Cordy2424]

The Hollywood Brown Derby Fantasmic Pkg-Yummy food & great drinks & you don't have to go super early to see Fantasmic-which is fun

HBD is on our list simply because of our love of Old Hollywood. I'm heartbroken Hollywood Studios won't have the the GMR, Backlot Tour, Honey I Shrunk the Kids props, etc. anymore. Those were always favorites of mine, but I'm glad the HBD is still standing!!

 

[Cordy2424]

Jiko
Tiffin's
Morimoto Asia
Teppan Edo
Citrico's
M. Paul (I've had a bit of issue with the service, not the quality so much but the attitude, but I've had the best beef tenderloin ever there (and potatoes to die for) so it remains on my list)
California Grill (goat cheese ravioli in tomato broth appetizer - yum!)

That is interesting - M. Paul has not gotten good reviews from the few people that have mentioned it to me. I'm glad to hear it isn't a wash!!

 

[kiford]

That is interesting - M. Paul has not gotten good reviews from the few people that have mentioned it to me. I'm glad to hear it isn't a wash!!

I guess it depends on why it didn't get good reviews. You'd need to get specifics of whether it was food quality, food selection, or service quality or attitude. We were last there in December 2015 and the menu has changed since then (just checked it out - have to say it looks yummy). We had been there before it was changed over to M. Paul and we'd had such a friendly and attentive server though the food was a bit uninspired. The first time we went after it was M. Paul's, I wasn't impressed with the server's attitude. I thought maybe it was a fluke. Went a year later and felt the same way. However, the food was good both times - better than the prior incarnation of the restaurant. The first time, I wasn't able to finish my tenderloin so took it back to the hotel and put it in the fridge. Went to eat it the next day and it was still as juicy and delicious as the night before. So I'm a bit on the fence about whether to go again (DH may not be willing since he didn't like the attitude either) but it's not due to the food. I can't say that they were actively rude to us or said anything unpleasant - they just seemed a little snooty and superior which put me off. I also felt like they were trying to turn over the table quickly so felt we were a bit rushed although that's pretty much true of anywhere in Disney just because of guest volumes. We've dined at establishments that are much higher end than M. Paul's without receiving an accompanying attitude like we got there so I didn't see what they had to feel so superior about.

We also do TS for breakfast and our favourites:

Boma

Grand Floridian Cafe (it's nothing special but we often eat there when we stay at GF just because of convenience. I wasn't that thrilled with the menu last time we stayed there and ended up having the Mickey waffle with some berries because it seemed like the best of some dull options. I then had it again every day for about 3-4 days running. Crispy on the outside, soft and fragrant on the inside. Yum)

Kona Cafe (everybody raved about the Tonga Toast so I decided to try it. Didn't get what I expected - it was way thicker than I thought it would be and was covered in sugar which I didn't like because it crunched in my teeth and was too sweet. Then I put the strawberry compote on it to try to dissolve some of the sugar. OOOOhhhhh. Totally different ballgame. But without the compote - meh. DH likes the breakfast menu a lot)

Captain's Grille used to be one of our favourites but I understand it's now the Ale and Compass and the menu has changed so I don't know if it's good or not any more. We liked the Captain's Grille buffet and did that quite often (or the a la carte chocolate waffles or whatever they were. I just remember chocolate. Acres and acres of chocolate. And pictures taken by DH to send back to my personal trainer as blackmail. Didn't work. Ate the chocolate whatevers).

 

[Cordy2424]

I guess it depends on why it didn't get good reviews. You'd need to get specifics of whether it was food quality, food selection, or service quality or attitude. We were last there in December 2015 and the menu has changed since then (just checked it out - have to say it looks yummy). We had been there before it was changed over to M. Paul and we'd had such a friendly and attentive server though the food was a bit uninspired. The first time we went after it was M. Paul's, I wasn't impressed with the server's attitude. I thought maybe it was a fluke. Went a year later and felt the same way. However, the food was good both times - better than the prior incarnation of the restaurant. The first time, I wasn't able to finish my tenderloin so took it back to the hotel and put it in the fridge. Went to eat it the next day and it was still as juicy and delicious as the night before. So I'm a bit on the fence about whether to go again (DH may not be willing since he didn't like the attitude either) but it's not due to the food. I can't say that they were actively rude to us or said anything unpleasant - they just seemed a little snooty and superior which put me off. I also felt like they were trying to turn over the table quickly so felt we were a bit rushed although that's pretty much true of anywhere in Disney just because of guest volumes. We've dined at establishments that are much higher end than M. Paul's without receiving an accompanying attitude like we got there so I didn't see what they had to feel so superior about.

We also do TS for breakfast and our favourites:

Boma

Grand Floridian Cafe (it's nothing special but we often eat there when we stay at GF just because of convenience. I wasn't that thrilled with the menu last time we stayed there and ended up having the Mickey waffle with some berries because it seemed like the best of some dull options. I then had it again every day for about 3-4 days running. Crispy on the outside, soft and fragrant on the inside. Yum)

Kona Cafe (everybody raved about the Tonga Toast so I decided to try it. Didn't get what I expected - it was way thicker than I thought it would be and was covered in sugar which I didn't like because it crunched in my teeth and was too sweet. Then I put the strawberry compote on it to try to dissolve some of the sugar. OOOOhhhhh. Totally different ballgame. But without the compote - meh. DH likes the breakfast menu a lot)

Captain's Grille used to be one of our favourites but I understand it's now the Ale and Compass and the menu has changed so I don't know if it's good or not any more. We liked the Captain's Grille buffet and did that quite often (or the a la carte chocolate waffles or whatever they were. I just remember chocolate. Acres and acres of chocolate. And pictures taken by DH to send back to my personal trainer as blackmail. Didn't work. Ate the chocolate whatevers).

People have mentioned the service being poor at M Paul and that the food wasn't worth sitting through the service... Hmmm, based on what you've mentioned I don't know if I would want to sit through any unpleasant service even if the steak was the best ever. Definitely something to think about.

Kona has sounded amazing. I am thinking we might try that one morning for sure!

Thank you so much for your suggestions!

 

[JerseyJanice]

I’ve done a few regular Disney Dining Plan trips, but only one trip on the Deluxe Plan. Every day, we had a 1 credit breakfast or lunch and a 2 credit dinner.

The best meal we had was a 50th anniversary dinner for my parents-in-law at the Yachtsman. It was perfect! Food, service, atmosphere were all awesome, first class all the way.

Next best dinner was the Flying Fish followed closely by Artist Point. We did the Spirit of Aloha which I didn’t love and probably wouldn’t bother with again. However, a dinner show is fun, and I would like to try the Hoop de Doo Review one day.

My least favorite food came from the California Grill, but I loved going there. The view, atmosphere and service really are spectacular. I like @GeorgiaHoo’s suggestion to go to the CG brunch. The menu sounds far more appealing than what we had to choose from at our dinner there.

Just want to mention that we really enjoyed our breakfast at 1900 Park Fare. It is only one credit, but it was one of my favorite meals that trip. The food and characters were outstanding. We had a late ADR (noonish) and then ate at the Yachtsman around 8:00 the same night. Perfection.

 

[hllb]

Here is California Grill. Braised pork, subbed out polenta for gnocchi. The pepperoni pizza appetizer (my kids had this for a meal), and white chocolate creme brûlée (never seen it served like this but it was tasty and pretty)

 

[OhAmbs]

That looks amazing! Making me second guess booking Yatchsman and The Flying Fish

 

[OneinThree]

That looks amazing! Making me second guess booking Yatchsman and The Flying Fish

I haven't been to FF since the renovation and menu change, but IMO, there is just no comparison between the Yachtsman and California Grill, with CG being superior in about every way. The view from the top is beautiful, the menu is innovative, the dishes wonderfully executed, and the servers might just be the best on property, this side of Victoria & Albert's.

 

[NYCgrrl]

Hi Everyone! I'm brand new to these boards and am so glad my friend recommended it to me! There is so much information out here and I'm a bit overwhelmed with all of the ideas, stories, abbreviations, lingo, etc that is out here...

My fiance and I are getting married in October 2018 (hooray!!) and have decided to honeymoon at Disney! It has been about 10 years since I have been to the parks and my fiance has never been.
I simply CANNOT wait to see him experience the joy of the first time visiting... Ahh!!

We are splurging on the Deluxe Dining Plan because we want to be able to have the Signature Dining every night since it can include places at Disney Springs. As such, what are your 2-credit can't miss suggestions? So far a friend told me O'Hana for the fireworks is a MUST. We also want to do Cindy's breakfast one morning early before the park opens. I've also heard good things about Boathouse and we both LOVE seafood. I think Morimoto might be a fun option from what I've seen online so far too.

Neither of us are picky eaters and are not afraid to try new things. We love seafood, rare steaks and good sushi. We would like dining options that might be more romantic / more of an experience since it will be our honeymoon.

All suggestions appreciated! There are so many good choices it is impossible to narrow it down without input from those that have been! Help!

much like JerseyJanice, we optimised our deluxe dining plan by using snack credits for breakfast (fresh fruit cups, yogurt and a bagel or pastry was our norm; we tended to get corn flakes for DGD to eat dry an hour or so later- she's a hobbit who eats small meals throughout the day, LOL) , 1 credit meals for lunch and 2 credits for signature dinners. Using the snack credits for the start of the day still left us with plenty of credits for treats at the Karamel Kuche @ Epcot.

Last trip (Dec 2017 to Jan 2018) we stayed for 11 nights and ate at the following signatures:

Jiko's- lovely tablecloth restaurant with nicely African seasoned food; attentive and friendly staff. Arrive earlier than your reservation and tour the grounds you'll be happy you did.For the life of me I can't recall what we all had as appetizers and my tablet is upgraded right now so can't check there. I do recall I had the piri piri chicken on flatbread and enjoyed it minus the bread which I chose not to eat because of dietary changes I've made. The Moroccan lamb tagine was exquisite with tender vegetables that still had snap, The Malay seafood curry could have used more curry seasoning for my sensibilities but since I'm not familiar with the food of Malaysia maybe that's how they do it. The man had filet mignon with mac and cheese and asparagus and pronounced it lip smacking good.

Flying Fish- awesome food so much so we ate there twice. Fish dishes were properly cooked as were the beef dish (think it was a steak) one of us ordered. Don't be shy and do try the charred octopus appetizer- delish.

Narcoossee's - went there for a Sunday brunch which unfortunately is no longer being served. Enjoyed it immensely as far as food offerings, manner of cooking and overall atmosphere and service. Seemed to be a favorite of AP holders since the manager greeted many guests as "old friends". We will return another time for dinner.

Brown Derby - I was looking forward to having their corn soup again but it wasn't on the menu for Christmas; guess we'll have to go back another time, LOL. The flight of desserts was probably the best we had in DW. We had the grapefruit cake, blueberry cobbler and a mousse. The man obviously enjoyed the beef carpaccio since he asked me once if I'd like a taste and I foolishly said in a little while. Looked around and it was gone, LOL. The Cobb salad makes an excellent appetizer and I think the next time I return I'll have it as a main course. DGD opted for the chicken noodle soup and I would not be surprised if the noodles were made in house; exceptionally tender with lots of chicken and veggies.

We ate there Christmas Day and the place was packed. This might account for a service faux pas; the waiter brought our main courses will I was still eating my salad. I thought it was a one off error but then saw him do the same with another table and a different waiter served dessert to another table before they had finished their main course. My assumption is that management told them to do this to increase how many tables they could turnover per night. I solved this problem for the duration of our stay by politely telling the waiter we didn't want a new course until the the original was finished when we were seated. No more rushed sensations for the remainder of the trip.

Boathouse- what could go wrong at a steak and seafood joint where the food is treated with love and care? Enough said. Go!

Tokyo Dining- Just wow! We were fortunate to snag a table next to the window although I suspect you can see the view from almost any part of the restaurant. Started with soup as it was cold that evening. We each ordered the 3 different versions of miso soup (clam, vegetable and classic) and then switched them among ourselves. I could make a meal of that by itself. My entree was served on a rectangular bento box and consisted of a beef tenderloin, shrimp tempura and artfully placed vegetables. Looked beautiful, tasted divine. DGD had a chicken noodle dish and the man opted for a shrimp tempura dish. Nothing was left except for my dish which I noshed on in the middle of the night. The desserts were pretty but mostly tasted of sugar as I've come to expect from Disney. Saw fireworks from Illuminations(?) over the lake while eating our meal. Yes, we are going back.


Private Dining- A Twilight Feast that mirrors Ohana's dinner. Nothing wrong with eating in your pjs, LOL. Treated ourselves to breakfast in the room our last day when I was busy packing. Soooooooooo worthy.

Via Napoli- I love their pizza and to my mind it's pretty darn close to a NYC style brick oven pie complete with char marks on the crust. DGD, the in house pizza fiend, demanded that we returned there again and I was fine with that. Since I ordered an individual Margherita, she ordered meatballs and spaghetti thus allowing "Miss Piggy" to have 2 for the price of one; she knew I wouldn't finish my pie, LOL. The man opted for the lasagna and pronounced it almost as good as mine. So nice to be appreciated from time to time. Our appetizers were a green salad, fritto miso, and prosciutto and melon. Perfect way to begin a meal.


We scheduled meals at California Grill and M. Paul's but I was coming down with a cold for one meal and we found ourselves with one extra guest who couldn't be accommodated for the other meal. All reservations were cancelled.

One day we ate at Frontera (not sure if that's a 1 credit or 2 credit) but I wasn't enthused by the offerings with the exception of the plantains which were spot on. I'm probably in the minority for my thunk since the place was crowded with families eating and waiting to eat. I suspect my problem was having eaten at too many abuelas' homes growing up, LOL. To me the food was spiced dumb down and I hope Mr. Bayless' Chi town restaurants are better. Oh and I did like the guacamole as an appetizer.

Congratulations on your forthcoming new life start!

 

[Aj1129]

Our favorite and must do signature restaurant is California Grill. We enjoy watching the fireworks from the top of the contemporary. We also find the sushi and seafood offerings to be very delicious. We also have enjoyed Artist Point at the Wilderness Lodge. They have great salmon. On our last trip in August we found Citricos to be fantastic!

Congratulations to you both! You'll have such an amazing honeymoon in Disney.

 

[Cordy2424]

I’ve done a few regular Disney Dining Plan trips, but only one trip on the Deluxe Plan. Every day, we had a 1 credit breakfast or lunch and a 2 credit dinner.

The best meal we had was a 50th anniversary dinner for my parents-in-law at the Yachtsman. It was perfect! Food, service, atmosphere were all awesome, first class all the way.

Next best dinner was the Flying Fish followed closely by Artist Point. We did the Spirit of Aloha which I didn’t love and probably wouldn’t bother with again. However, a dinner show is fun, and I would like to try the Hoop de Doo Review one day.

My least favorite food came from the California Grill, but I loved going there. The view, atmosphere and service really are spectacular. I like @GeorgiaHoo’s suggestion to go to the CG brunch. The menu sounds far more appealing than what we had to choose from at our dinner there.

Just want to mention that we really enjoyed our breakfast at 1900 Park Fare. It is only one credit, but it was one of my favorite meals that trip. The food and characters were outstanding. We had a late ADR (noonish) and then ate at the Yachtsman around 8:00 the same night. Perfection.

Thanks!! These are some great suggestions!!!

 

[Cordy2424]

I haven't been to FF since the renovation and menu change, but IMO, there is just no comparison between the Yachtsman and California Grill, with CG being superior in about every way. The view from the top is beautiful, the menu is innovative, the dishes wonderfully executed, and the servers might just be the best on property, this side of Victoria & Albert's.

Based on everyone's suggestions we are actually coming in a day earlier just so we can do the brunch at CG on Sunday morning to start off our week on property. It sounds/looks AMAZING.

 

[Cordy2424]

much like JerseyJanice, we optimised our deluxe dining plan by using snack credits for breakfast (fresh fruit cups, yogurt and a bagel or pastry was our norm; we tended to get corn flakes for DGD to eat dry an hour or so later- she's a hobbit who eats small meals throughout the day, LOL) , 1 credit meals for lunch and 2 credits for signature dinners. Using the snack credits for the start of the day still left us with plenty of credits for treats at the Karamel Kuche @ Epcot.

Last trip (Dec 2017 to Jan 2018) we stayed for 11 nights and ate at the following signatures:

Jiko's- lovely tablecloth restaurant with nicely African seasoned food; attentive and friendly staff. Arrive earlier than your reservation and tour the grounds you'll be happy you did.For the life of me I can't recall what we all had as appetizers and my tablet is upgraded right now so can't check there. I do recall I had the piri piri chicken on flatbread and enjoyed it minus the bread which I chose not to eat because of dietary changes I've made. The Moroccan lamb tagine was exquisite with tender vegetables that still had snap, The Malay seafood curry could have used more curry seasoning for my sensibilities but since I'm not familiar with the food of Malaysia maybe that's how they do it. The man had filet mignon with mac and cheese and asparagus and pronounced it lip smacking good.

Flying Fish- awesome food so much so we ate there twice. Fish dishes were properly cooked as were the beef dish (think it was a steak) one of us ordered. Don't be shy and do try the charred octopus appetizer- delish.

Narcoossee's - went there for a Sunday brunch which unfortunately is no longer being served. Enjoyed it immensely as far as food offerings, manner of cooking and overall atmosphere and service. Seemed to be a favorite of AP holders since the manager greeted many guests as "old friends". We will return another time for dinner.

Brown Derby - I was looking forward to having their corn soup again but it wasn't on the menu for Christmas; guess we'll have to go back another time, LOL. The flight of desserts was probably the best we had in DW. We had the grapefruit cake, blueberry cobbler and a mousse. The man obviously enjoyed the beef carpaccio since he asked me once if I'd like a taste and I foolishly said in a little while. Looked around and it was gone, LOL. The Cobb salad makes an excellent appetizer and I think the next time I return I'll have it as a main course. DGD opted for the chicken noodle soup and I would not be surprised if the noodles were made in house; exceptionally tender with lots of chicken and veggies.

We ate there Christmas Day and the place was packed. This might account for a service faux pas; the waiter brought our main courses will I was still eating my salad. I thought it was a one off error but then saw him do the same with another table and a different waiter served dessert to another table before they had finished their main course. My assumption is that management told them to do this to increase how many tables they could turnover per night. I solved this problem for the duration of our stay by politely telling the waiter we didn't want a new course until the the original was finished when we were seated. No more rushed sensations for the remainder of the trip.

Boathouse- what could go wrong at a steak and seafood joint where the food is treated with love and care? Enough said. Go!

Tokyo Dining- Just wow! We were fortunate to snag a table next to the window although I suspect you can see the view from almost any part of the restaurant. Started with soup as it was cold that evening. We each ordered the 3 different versions of miso soup (clam, vegetable and classic) and then switched them among ourselves. I could make a meal of that by itself. My entree was served on a rectangular bento box and consisted of a beef tenderloin, shrimp tempura and artfully placed vegetables. Looked beautiful, tasted divine. DGD had a chicken noodle dish and the man opted for a shrimp tempura dish. Nothing was left except for my dish which I noshed on in the middle of the night. The desserts were pretty but mostly tasted of sugar as I've come to expect from Disney. Saw fireworks from Illuminations(?) over the lake while eating our meal. Yes, we are going back.


Private Dining- A Twilight Feast that mirrors Ohana's dinner. Nothing wrong with eating in your pjs, LOL. Treated ourselves to breakfast in the room our last day when I was busy packing. Soooooooooo worthy.

Via Napoli- I love their pizza and to my mind it's pretty darn close to a NYC style brick oven pie complete with char marks on the crust. DGD, the in house pizza fiend, demanded that we returned there again and I was fine with that. Since I ordered an individual Margherita, she ordered meatballs and spaghetti thus allowing "Miss Piggy" to have 2 for the price of one; she knew I wouldn't finish my pie, LOL. The man opted for the lasagna and pronounced it almost as good as mine. So nice to be appreciated from time to time. Our appetizers were a green salad, fritto miso, and prosciutto and melon. Perfect way to begin a meal.


We scheduled meals at California Grill and M. Paul's but I was coming down with a cold for one meal and we found ourselves with one extra guest who couldn't be accommodated for the other meal. All reservations were cancelled.

One day we ate at Frontera (not sure if that's a 1 credit or 2 credit) but I wasn't enthused by the offerings with the exception of the plantains which were spot on. I'm probably in the minority for my thunk since the place was crowded with families eating and waiting to eat. I suspect my problem was having eaten at too many abuelas' homes growing up, LOL. To me the food was spiced dumb down and I hope Mr. Bayless' Chi town restaurants are better. Oh and I did like the guacamole as an appetizer.

Congratulations on your forthcoming new life start!

Whoa. What an awesome reply. Thank you so much for taking the time to break this all down!! Everyone has been so helpful. I sincerely appreciate it!!
I cannot wait for November!!!!!

 

[Cordy2424]

Our favorite and must do signature restaurant is California Grill. We enjoy watching the fireworks from the top of the contemporary. We also find the sushi and seafood offerings to be very delicious. We also have enjoyed Artist Point at the Wilderness Lodge. They have great salmon. On our last trip in August we found Citricos to be fantastic!

Congratulations to you both! You'll have such an amazing honeymoon in Disney.

Thank you!! We are so incredibly excited!

 

[jsbowl16]

We go every July and have done the deluxe plan, the regular plan and paid out of pocket. I understand the ease of just paying for the deluxe plan but you really need to eat a lot of table service and the most expensive thing on the menu to make it worth it. With you not being at Disney in a long time and your fiance never being there, you might find that you are missing out on a lot of park time eating. I would pay out of pocket. It really opens up your options by removing the restrictions on the swan and dolphin restaurants which are really some of the best on property and if you decide you want a quick service instead of table service one morning or afternoon, you didnt already put out all that money for a table service meal in the dining plan. Just a thought based on our experiences as foodies at Disney.

 

[Cordy2424]

We go every July and have done the deluxe plan, the regular plan and paid out of pocket. I understand the ease of just paying for the deluxe plan but you really need to eat a lot of table service and the most expensive thing on the menu to make it worth it. With you not being at Disney in a long time and your fiance never being there, you might find that you are missing out on a lot of park time eating. I would pay out of pocket. It really opens up your options by removing the restrictions on the swan and dolphin restaurants which are really some of the best on property and if you decide you want a quick service instead of table service one morning or afternoon, you didnt already put out all that money for a table service meal in the dining plan. Just a thought based on our experiences as foodies at Disney.

I appreciate the input!!

We are ticketed for the parks for 6 days and plan on spreading out park time and dining and non park time so that we don't feel we are non-stop the entire week. I know a number of people are saying the DXDP is a lot of time eating, but for our honeymoon - this is the one opportunity we'd have to do it. We wouldn't dream of spending DXDP money any other time, and want to take the 2+ hours it may take for some of these Signature Dining experiences since we won't get to do it again. In the future, our other visits will most likely be budgeted to the max - so off site hotels, no dining plans, bring food for the room type budgeting. It is our one splurge and we want to go all out without worrying about anything. We figure QS for breakfast and TS at night (or vice versa) and the snack credits will fill lunches and/or lots of fun foodie souvenirs to bring home...and with it hopefully being Food & Wine festival at Epcot, we may use only snack credits one day at the kiosks! Checking in early the day we start our resort reservation means we'll be using 2 credits for brunch at CG and then using 2 credits on a Disney Springs meal that evening too - just in our first day since we won't be going to a park until Monday. I know I'm out of practice with the parks, but I think we'll be able to make it work. Now granted, come December you may hear another story from me! hahaha. I'll be sure to post a summary on here about our dining so those that are able can say "I told you so!" if need be!

 

[copper rules]

Hi Everyone! I'm brand new to these boards and am so glad my friend recommended it to me! There is so much information out here and I'm a bit overwhelmed with all of the ideas, stories, abbreviations, lingo, etc that is out here...

My fiance and I are getting married in October 2018 (hooray!!) and have decided to honeymoon at Disney! It has been about 10 years since I have been to the parks and my fiance has never been.
I simply CANNOT wait to see him experience the joy of the first time visiting... Ahh!!

We are splurging on the Deluxe Dining Plan because we want to be able to have the Signature Dining every night since it can include places at Disney Springs. As such, what are your 2-credit can't miss suggestions? So far a friend told me O'Hana for the fireworks is a MUST. We also want to do Cindy's breakfast one morning early before the park opens. I've also heard good things about Boathouse and we both LOVE seafood. I think Morimoto might be a fun option from what I've seen online so far too.

Neither of us are picky eaters and are not afraid to try new things. We love seafood, rare steaks and good sushi. We would like dining options that might be more romantic / more of an experience since it will be our honeymoon.

All suggestions appreciated! There are so many good choices it is impossible to narrow it down without input from those that have been! Help!

Look at menus see price then look at ddpprice do some math cancel ddp pay out of pocket for food save a bunch of money =steps to a long marraige low debt

 

[jsbowl16]

I appreciate the input!!

We are ticketed for the parks for 6 days and plan on spreading out park time and dining and non park time so that we don't feel we are non-stop the entire week. I know a number of people are saying the DXDP is a lot of time eating, but for our honeymoon - this is the one opportunity we'd have to do it. We wouldn't dream of spending DXDP money any other time, and want to take the 2+ hours it may take for some of these Signature Dining experiences since we won't get to do it again. In the future, our other visits will most likely be budgeted to the max - so off site hotels, no dining plans, bring food for the room type budgeting. It is our one splurge and we want to go all out without worrying about anything. We figure QS for breakfast and TS at night (or vice versa) and the snack credits will fill lunches and/or lots of fun foodie souvenirs to bring home...and with it hopefully being Food & Wine festival at Epcot, we may use only snack credits one day at the kiosks! Checking in early the day we start our resort reservation means we'll be using 2 credits for brunch at CG and then using 2 credits on a Disney Springs meal that evening too - just in our first day since we won't be going to a park until Monday. I know I'm out of practice with the parks, but I think we'll be able to make it work. Now granted, come December you may hear another story from me! hahaha. I'll be sure to post a summary on here about our dining so those that are able can say "I told you so!" if need be!

I totally understand doing it this way for your honeymoon. I would just do a rough estimate of what you would spend out of pocket vs. the dining plan based on what you would eat. You might find that you save a few hundred dollars paying out of pocket that you could use on a romantic cruise to watch illuminations or something similar.

 

[Cordy2424]

I totally understand doing it this way for your honeymoon. I would just do a rough estimate of what you would spend out of pocket vs. the dining plan based on what you would eat. You might find that you save a few hundred dollars paying out of pocket that you could use on a romantic cruise to watch illuminations or something similar.

Since the dining plan includes alcohol - it is a big help. My fiance would have a couple drinks at dinner and now that the plan includes one per person, he can have two on the plan (I don't drink) and we won't have to pay out of pocket. With the cost of some of those drinks I've seen online, it looks like that is a tipping point for the plan. I'm bummed that we don't get appetizers though, I'd trade an appetizer over a dessert any day.

And to be perfectly honest, if we were paying for it out of pocket we probably wouldn't get anything pricey because we'd feel so guilty / obligated to be budget savvy. With being able to pay this off in advance through our travel agent before we even get in the car to head down to WDW, the guilt won't be there and we can really get the steak / lobster / etc instead of wanting a signature dining experience but running to a QS because our guilt got the best of us...

This will be a once in a lifetime splurge and since we will pay it off in advance, there won't be any looming debt from it or anything. I am loving the ability to pay the package off in installments! Such a relief to be able to do that.