Taryn's Mad Hatter Adventures

Category: Dining Review

• Lunch at Enzo’s Hideaway – Disney Springs

  Posted at 4:55 pm by taryngirl, on September 10, 2020

  1/29/20

  Upon leaving Animal Kingdom, we hopped on a bus to Old Key West so we could get to Disney Springs for our highly anticipated lunch at Enzo’s Hideaway. Usually when I go to Disney Springs, I like to eat at the same places because I have my favorites! Before the huge expansion, my favorite place was Wolfgang Puck Express. Then I tried Raglan Road and that was yummy and entertaining. And then I tried Morimoto and that was super delicious and just beautiful inside. And finally Chef Art Smith’s Homecomin’, which has become my #1 favorite restaurant at Disney Springs. The appetizers, main courses, and desserts are SO GOOD!

  For this trip, I was traveling with my cousin. We decided to try something brand new! Enzo’s Hideaway was available, so we grabbed a reservation for it. But first…transportation! There is no direct transportation from a Disney park to Disney Springs before 4:00 p.m. You have to take a bus to a resort for a transfer. We decided to take the bus to Old Key West and then enjoy a boat ride over.

  

  

  Some views on our ride:

  

  

  

  

  We made our way towards Enzo’s. Now, it was slightly confusing because there are actually two different Enzo restaurants. There’s Maria & Enzo’s Ristorante, which features authentic Italian cuisine set in a transformed airline terminal. And then there’s Enzo’s Hideaway, which is set underground in a tunnel bar, with a speakeasy vibe! This one was down the steps, and almost hidden. Here are some pictures of the inside:

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  

  The atmosphere was AMAZING! Really, really AMAZING! I would love to come back on a busy night just to see the difference. There were so many details that were perfect for the speakeasy vibe.

  

  

  

  As usual, I checked out the menu before we arrived. Of course I couldn’t decide exactly what I wanted, so made a decision on the fly! One word about the wait staff…very good and attentive. Almost too attentive, I think because there were so few tables. They had nothing else to do but check on us repeatedly!

  

  Of course the bread was warm and perfect.

  

  I knew I had to have some wine, because…how could you not in this setting?! I went with my favorite, which is Moscato.

  

  I ordered the Bucatini Bolognese. This was absolutely delicious! The meat sauce was so tasty. The portion size was normal. The pasta was actually not just your average spaghetti. It was like a thick spaghetti with a big hole running through the center. It is pricey at $25, but alas, we are in Disney at a table service meal. I would definitely order this again!

  

  My cousin ordered the Classic Lasagna. This was also delicious. Super rich and a big portion! I don’t think she finished it.

  Needless to say, we were way too stuffed for dessert. Overall, we really liked it here. It was a nice change from what we are used to at Disney Springs. I would definitely return in the future!

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• La Hacienda de San Angel Dining Review

  Posted at 2:39 pm by taryngirl, on April 9, 2020

  January 28, 2020

  After our jaunt on the Skyliner, we rode it back to the Epcot Station and entered through the International Gateway.  We had dinner reservations in Mexico at La Hacienda de San Angel, but before that, we made our way through the countries a little bit.

  It’s always a joy to listen to Mariachi Cobre located just outside the Mexico Pavilion!  They sound really good and are super talented!

  

  There are two table service restaurants in Mexico.  San Angel Inn is located INSIDE the pavilion.

  

  (By the way, I love my iPhone 11 Pro!  This pic was taken with it.   No flash!)

  

  We took a quick ride on the Gran Fiesta Tour before our dinner.

  

  From there, we headed outside of the pavilion and across the walk to the second table service restaurant…La Hacienda de San Angel.

  

  The view from our table (Yes we are inside!  We just had a window seat.):

  

  The menu:

  (A side note…I have only eaten at this restaurant one other time in my life, and it was several years ago.  I absolutely did not find the menu appealing at all, but my cousin wanted to try it.  It ended up being my favorite meal of the trip!  So I couldn’t wait to get back here.)

  

  Chips and Salsa come complimentary.  The salsa was really good!

  

  I ordered the Pollo al Pastor, which was adobe marinated chicken breast with vegetables.  It was spicy but delicious!

  

  My cousin ordered the Enchiladas de Vegetales.

  

  All entrees come with family style rice and beans.

  

  Overall thoughts…our server was a little crazy, but efficient.  One example, when filling my water, he basically dumped the pitcher onto me and my plate of rice.  The meal was so good, and I love the setting right on the lake.  If you have dined inside at San Angel Inn, give this a try!  I prefer the food here!  They only serve during dinner.

  

  Posted in Dining Review, Disney, Epcot, Uncategorized | 0 Comments | Tagged Dining Review, Epcot, La Hacienda de San Angel, Mexico Pavilion, Table Service

• Beaches and Cream Lunch Review

  Posted at 2:51 pm by taryngirl, on March 31, 2020

  January 28, 2020

  After the craziness of riding Rise of the Resistance, we headed out the gates and to the boat.  We took the boat to the Beach Club for our reservation at Beaches and Cream.

  Beaches and Cream had a makeover!  The seating area was expanded and the menu received a small makeover.  We couldn’t wait to check it out!

  

  The check in podium is located outside the restaurant.  Generally to dine here, you must have a reservation.  There is some counter seating that may be open for walk ins, but it’s tough to get in here!

  The menu:

  

  I can never decide what I want here, because I love this kind of food.  It’s usually a toss up between the burger or the chili cheese dog (which by the way is not on the regular menu anymore), and then a dessert decision is also a struggle!

  Here you can see he expanded seating area inside the restaurant:

  

  I ordered the chili cheese dog, even though it wasn’t listed on the menu!

  

  Alex ordered the Reuben.

  

  Both were delicious!

  And for dessert, we went with the no fail No Way Jose to share.

  

  This is probably my favorite ice cream sundae in Disney!  I love peanut butter and chocolate together.

  If you are staying in the area of Beach Club, Yacht Club or Boardwalk, this is a great lunch spot.  Or even if you are going between Hollywood Studios and Epcot as we were.  It’s reasonably priced for a table service, and the desserts available are fabulous!

  Next up…the Sky Liner and Riviera Resort!

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• Exploring Galaxy’s Edge and Breakfast at Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo

  Posted at 4:02 pm by taryngirl, on February 13, 2020

  1/28/20

  After Alex’s breakfast at Woody’s, we headed to Galaxy’s Edge through the entrance in Toy Story Land.  The sun was finally shining after being cloudy all morning!

  The attention to detail and theming all throughout the land are amazing!

  

  I had done some breakfast research prior to arriving, and decided I wanted to either eat at Ronto Roasters or Docking Bay 7 Food and Cargo.  Since Docking Bay 7 was newer and had more options, I opted for that.

  This is the lunch menu:

  

  I’m just noticing this menu says Breakfast available until 9 a.m., but online I’ve seen 10 a.m.  I have no idea what time we got there, but there was a line and I MOBILE ORDERED!

  

  I’m also noticing the lunch entrees say available from 9 a.m. until close.  I did not see anyone with these entrees!  Only breakfast, soooo, I don’t know?

  

  The inside of the restaurant was really neat.  There were various seating options…high tables, low tables, etc.

  

  I chose the Bright Suns Breakfast Platter–three cheese egg bite, pork sausage, purple potato hash, mini mustafarian lava roll. $10.99

  

  This was really good!  And I liked the variety.  I’m funny about eggs, but this was great.  I also love Disney sausage!  The mini roll was actually like a cinnamon roll with frosting and cookie crumbs.  I would definitely get this again!

  We exited out a side door and found some outdoor seating as well.

  

  We looked for the Rise of the Resistance entrance so we knew where to go when we came back.

  

  Overall, if you are a Star Wars fan, there is more to check out than what we did.  We kind of whipped through quickly.  There were Storm Troopers walking around interacting with people, and you can also make a reservation to make your own light saber or droid.

  Up next…the rest of Hollywood Studios and riding Rise of the Resistance!

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• Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Woody’s Lunch Box Breakfast, and Rise of the Resistance Madness!

  Posted at 12:02 pm by taryngirl, on February 12, 2020

  1/28/20

  One of the main goals of this trip of mine, was to check out the process of securing a boarding group and ride Rise of the Resistance!  Park opening was 7 a.m., so our goal was to be at the park by 6:30 a.m. at the latest.  At the moment, you have to be through the gates before 7 a.m. (park opening) so that you can be on the app to secure your spot.

  Everyone in the party must be scanned into the park.  You cannot send one person to the park to secure for everyone.

  We planned to take a Lyft from All Star Movies to Hollywood Studios.  We were in the lobby by 6 a.m. summoning our pick up.  I do want to note that the whole time we were sitting there waiting, we did not see one bus come to pick anyone up.  So we were happy with our decision to Lyft!  Apparently we were not the only ones…this whole line of cars are Lyft/Uber drop offs!  (Lyft/Uber drop off is closer than the buses.  It’s a short walk to the entrance.)

  

  There was no real line at security, so we got right in.

  

  This is the line before scanning into the gates.

  This is behind me.

  Once onto Hollywood Boulevard, they don’t stop you at the end anymore.  You can go in the shops, get coffee, or proceed to either the Galaxy’s Edge area, or Toy Story Land area.  I walked by so fast that I don’t even know what was happening on Sunset Boulevard on the way to Rock N Roller Coaster!  You may be able to line up there too??

  

  We headed directly to Toy Story Land.  They stopped people from entering the actual land, but had us gathered down the whole lane leading to it.  They were telling people, DO NOT GO THIS WAY FOR GALAXY’S EDGE!  (There is an entrance to Galaxy’s Edge through Toy Story Land.). That entrance was closed off, so don’t try to take a shortcut or avoid the Galaxy’s Edge crowd through the normal entrance!  We had about a half hour to wait until 7 a.m.

  

  At 7 a.m. on the nose, you could hear the murmurs of the crowds and gradually cheering as people secured their boarding group!  On this particular day, in order to get a boarding group for Rise of the Resistance, which is the only way to ride this new ride, you have to log onto the My Disney Experience app at posted park opening time.  Smack dab in the middle of the screen is Star Wars: RISE OF THE RESISTANCE–ACCESS BY BOARDING GROUP.  You click on that and then JOIN BOARDING GROUP.  Here you will select those in your party and then it will hopefully generate your boarding group number.

  

  

  You can check the land status throughout the day.  Just click on the FIND OUT MORE again and it will tell you what groups are currently boarding.  We were able to enjoy most of the rest of the park until our group was called, including our 3 FP+.

  Simultaneously, the line started moving for the opening of the park.  We were rope dropping Slinky Dog Dash since we couldn’t get a FP+ for it.  This is my favorite ride in this park!

  

  After getting off, we checked the wait time for Toy Story Mania, and it was already long, so we bailed on that and Alex got some breakfast at Woody’s Lunch Box.  She chose the kid’s meal:  S’more French Toast Sandwich–Sandwich Half with Marshmallow and Chocolate Ganache stuffed in Grilled Custard soaked Brioche encrusted with Graham Cracker Crumbs served with a Cuties® Mandarin and Potato Barrels with your choice of Beverage $6.19.

  

  She liked it!  Kid’s meals are so underrated.  It’s the perfect portion size, especially for breakfast, and it comes with the two sides AND a drink.

  I also want to mention Mobile Ordering.  I encourage you to use it!  Below you can see the line just to order your food.  You can skip that by ordering on the My Disney Experience app.  It’s very user friendly, you can see pictures of the food when you order, and you can customize things.  You skip the ordering line and head to the Mobile Ordering Pick Up Window once you arrive at the location.

  This is especially helpful during super busy meal times.  You can order when you are on the other side of the park, away from the location, and just select that you are here when you get closer.  When using Mobile Ordering, you pay directly through the app with the credit card on file or add a new card, or use your Disney Dining Plan.

  

  Once finished with her breakfast, we used our Toy Story Mania FP+ before heading into Galaxy’s Edge for my breakfast.

  

  Up next…Galaxy’s Edge!

   

  Posted in Dining Review, Galaxy's Edge, Hollywood Studios, Uncategorized | 1 Comment | Tagged Dining Review, Galaxy's Edge, Hollywood Studios, Quick Service, Rise of the Resistance, Woody's Lunch Box

• Yacht Club and Ale & Compass Dinner Review

  Posted at 6:04 pm by taryngirl, on February 11, 2020

  November 2018

  On our arrival day, we only had dinner planned and no parks.  Since the trip was planned well within 180 days, we had slim pickings for a dinner reservation!  We didn’t want to use a park day, so were limited to resorts or Disney Springs.

  Ale & Compass was available and since we were staying at the Boardwalk, it was very convenient.  To get to the Yacht Club, you can either take a short walk, or take the boat.  Either way, it’s super easy!

  All of the Christmas decorations were up, and it was really beautiful at night!

  

  We arrived and checked in at the podium and they informed us they were running about an hour behind.  WE WERE STARVING!  So this was not good news for us.  But we stuck it out.  We walked around the lobby and to the store.

  

  A quick stop at the Market to check out the menu.  This is the Yacht Club’s quick service option.  Just a note the menu is super limited and there are limited tables to sit here to eat!

  

  Some of the holiday items at the store:

  

  They finally buzzed us and our waiter was apologetic about the wait.  They had an extensive wine list:

  

  I had read so much about the Parker House Rolls and Spreads, so I had to order them!

  

  They were reallllyyyy good, and all of the spreads were good in their own way too!

  Megan ordered the Catch of the Day:

  

  The rest of us ordered the Bacon and Vermont Cheddar Burger.  This was also really good!

  

  I would definitely eat here again!

  After dinner, we walked over to the Beach Club lobby to look at the gingerbread display.  It really is amazing!  It’s carousel that actually moves.  There are hidden Mickey’s on it also, so you can look for them!

  

  And Megan wasn’t really leaving until she found them all…

  

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• Gasparilla Island Grill – Grand Floridian

  Posted at 2:51 pm by taryngirl, on December 11, 2019

  August 2018

  On our departure day, we had some time to kill, so we hopped on the monorail and made a stop at the Polynesian and the Grand Floridian.  The Grand Floridian is so…..GRAND!  I absolutely love the lobby.  At any given time there may be live music, it smells so good, and the decor is amazing.  I had been wanting to try the quick service option, Gasparilla Island Grill, so that was our choice for a meal.  To get to the restaurant, you actually walk through the lobby and exit the back doors.

  

  The “food area” is u-shaped.  On the left you can get pastries and order specialty coffees.

  

  

  

  Straight ahead is the “hot” section.  Sandwiches, pizzas, etc.

  

  And then on the right you can get cold sandwiches or salads.

  

  This is Kinsey’s kid pizza, and not pictured is the Artisan Burger.  I forgot to get a picture!  Everything was really good and I would definitely return here to eat again for lunch or dinner.

  

  One other note…there is both indoor and outdoor seating here.  It was way too hot to sit outside, but it would be very pleasant if the weather was normal.  The scenery is really nice!

  Posted in Dining Review, Disney, Grand Floridian, Quick Service, Uncategorized, Walt Disney World Resort | 0 Comments | Tagged Dining Review, Gasparilla Island Grill, Grand Floridian, Quick Service

• Animator’s Palate – Disney Fantasy

  Posted at 9:07 pm by taryngirl, on December 10, 2019

  June 2019

  This was our night to dine at Animator’s Palate.  This dining room is fun!  And dedicated to all things animation.  On a 7 night itinerary, you eat here twice.  The first night you get to hear from Crush from Finding Nemo.  He interacts directly with people at their tables kind of like Turtle Talk with Crush in Epcot!

  Here’s the dinner menu:

  

  The adorable butter knife!

  

  My favorite item on the menu…Black Truffle Pasta Purseittes.  I personally ordered three of these and told them to bring them as my main meal!

  

  Sliced Serrano Ham:

  

  Creamy Butternut Squash Soup.  I got this also and it was really good!  Nice and creamy and really good flavor.

  

  Pennete Bolognese.  My daughter ordered this.  It was just basic penne pasta.  I would choose something different!

  

  Ginger-Teriyaki Dusted Angus Beef Tenderloin.  I did have a bite of this and it was super tender!  Good flavor!

  

  Lemon-Thyme Marinated All Natural Chicken Breast:

  

  Herb Crusted Pork Chop:

  

  (I only commented on the ones I tasted!  I didn’t hear any bad reviews from anyone though.)

  

  Cookies ‘n Cream Sundae.  I had this and it was a nice treat!

  

  Chocolate Fudge Cheesecake:

  

  Our assistant waiter was really good at origami!  He made this cute dress for Kinsey.

  

  Overall, I love this dining room.  It’s a little bit more laid back of an atmosphere and the theming is true Disney!

  Posted in Animator's Palate, Cruise, Dining Review, Disney Cruise, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Fantasy, Uncategorized | 1 Comment | Tagged Animator's Palate, Cruise, Dining Review, Disney Cruise, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Fantasy

• Royal Court Dinner Review

  Posted at 2:32 pm by taryngirl, on October 18, 2019

  6/16/19

  For dinner on our second night, we were scheduled in Royal Court.  This was also our formal night.  I requested a specific dining rotation so we would be all dressed up in this dining room!  This was in the most formal in my opinion.  It’s all about the princesses in here.

  

  I loved the special touch with the way the napkins were folded into shirts!  And the bread basket is my favorite.

  

  Thinking back now, I did not get any pictures of the kid’s menu!

  Kid’s spaghetti:

  

  Kid’s pizza:

  

  Gaston’s Escargot Gratinee:

  

  Farmhouse Salad:

  

  This was mine and I loved every bite of it.  The dressing is super light, and I like the addition of the sliced fingerling potatoes and goat cheese crouton.

  Wild Mushroom Stuffed Pasta in a Vegetable Broth:

  

  Chateaubriand-Roasted Filet Steak:

  

  This was mine and it was super tender and delicious.  It was really good dipped in the sauce.  It was the perfect portion size!

  I don’t have a picture of the dessert menu, but this was some flavor of Creme Brûlée and some kind of soufflé.

  

  This was an apple dessert and very good!

  

  The chandelier in the Atrium, just outside of the restaurant:

  

  Grandparents with grandchildren:

  

  Overall the meal was fantastic and the dining room was perfect!

  Posted in Dining Review, Disney Cruise, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Fantasy, Royal Court, Uncategorized | 0 Comments | Tagged Cruise, Dining Review, Disney Cruise, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Fantasy, Main Dining Room, Royal Court

• Disney Fantasy – Palo Brunch Review

  Posted at 12:38 pm by taryngirl, on October 9, 2019

  Combining from my June and September 2019 cruises!

  Palo is a specialty restaurant serving brunch on sea days, and nightly dinners for guests ages 18 and older only.  You must have reservations to dine here, and those can be made online during your check-in process for the cruise itself.  I’m not going to lie…these reservations sell out quickly and are hard to get!  But are TOTALLY worth it!  (If you cannot make a reservation online, upon embarking, you can head directly to Palo and try to make reservations then.  I’ve done this twice successfully.). There is a dress code, as this is more upscale than the main dining rooms.  Be sure to check that when you are packing for the cruise!

  

  The view!

  

  Included are mimosas or a glass of champagne.

  

  

  After being led to our table, the waiter explained the dining process.  There is a menu to order from, as well as a “buffet” style set up.  The meal is slowwwwww.  You are not rushed and can spend as much time as you need.

  Here’s my first plate from the buffet section:

  

  The cinnamon roll was SO GOOD!  Warm and gooey.  And the parmesan cheese…I couldn’t get enough of it!

  The first table…filled with delicious fruit, breads and pastries.  The almond croissant was one of my favorites!

  

  The next table was full of seafood offerings, caviar, vegetables, and more!

  

  The third table had a variety of cheeses, olives, meats, etc.

  

  You may make as many trips up to these tables as you wish!

  Here is the menu we ordered from for made to order items:

  

  Heirloom Tomato and Basil Soup:

  

  Parmesan Crusted Chicken Breast:  This is my favorite food on any of the Disney Cruise ships!  It’s SO GOOD!  And the Risotto is perfect with this.  This is 80% why I schedule this brunch on every cruise.

  

  Celery Soup:

  

  Roasted Red Snapper Filet:

  

  Lasagna Bolognaise:  I also was able to taste this.  It was good but I feel like since we were one of the last tables for the day, it was sitting for awhile maybe??  It’s a good shareable option though!

  

  The dessert table:

  

  I love that the portions are small so we can try a bunch of different things!

  June cruise:

  

  Our waiter also brought us several of these lava cakes to share.  They were good but we were SO FULL!

  

  September cruise:

  

  (Apparently I have my favorites!)

  It was my niece’s graduation celebration on this cruise and they brought here this:

  

  If I didn’t comment on the food, that means it was someone else’s but I just took a picture to share!

  This is hands down one of my favorite parts of the cruise!  It’s $40 per person, and that is charged to your stateroom account.  I highly suggest trying it at least once!

  Posted in Cruise, Dining Review, Disney Cruise, Disney Cruise Line, Palo Brunch, Uncategorized | 0 Comments | Tagged Dining Review, Disney, Disney Cruise, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Fantasy, Palo Brunch

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