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Old 30 Aug 16, 06:59 PM  
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Wow! Incredible. It will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the Boathouse as we were really excited about this one but have heard a lot of negative reviews recently.
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Old 30 Aug 16, 07:21 PM  
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Originally Posted by Tor32 View Post
Wow! Incredible. It will be interesting to hear your thoughts on the Boathouse as we were really excited about this one but have heard a lot of negative reviews recently.
It's not a negative review from us per se, but it's not wholly positive either! Will be adding it tomorrow - or maybe later if I don't run out of steam!


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Omg! California Grill looks amazing! Can't wait to try it. Loving the food pictures

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Cali Grill is lovely - awesome place to see the fireworks too!
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So thrilled to see this! Gorgeous food pics 😍😍
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Old 31 Aug 16, 11:47 AM  
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The BOATHOUSE

The BOATHOUSE


The BOATHOUSE is brand new, and as such I’d not read too much about it before we went. Because we were on the Deluxe Disney Dining Plan, it made sense to try it out any way, because as a signature restaurant it meant it cost 2 credits per person to dine here.

The restaurant itself was themed well, with a drinks bar, and raw bar, a pianist playing in one corner, and nautical themed decor. The restaurant was also very loud. Probably the loudest I’ve ever been in. A combination of the music, the general hustle and bustle, and people talking (loudly over the music!), so be forewarned if this is not your thing.


We were shown to our table which was in the back room – away from the bar; but it was still very noisy, and still very busy for a late reservation – clearly a popular place. We were given a basket of bread, and our server introduced himself. Liam was wearing his West Ham shirt, and it turned out the server was also a Hammers fan, so that sparked a chat between him and the boy.


The menu was huge, and it took quite a while deciding what to have. The service okay, but it did get a bit slapdash at times with things being forgotten like drinks refills, and a side order we had.

Ultimately, the service started very well, but as the restaurant got busier, the service dipped. I know it is (was?) a new establishment, and it felt very much like that, often feeling like the staff were running around like headless chickens.

Personally, I’m not convinced its worthy of signature status compared with others we have dined at, and I don’t think we would dine here again unless we had the dining plan.

When it comes to the Deluxe Disney Dining Plan at a signature restaurant you are entitled to one appetizer, one entrée, one dessert and one non-alcoholic beverage per person (usually refillable) for two credits per person.

Appetizers…

Me: BOATHOUSE Lobster Cocktail – Half chilled 1¼lb Lobster, Creamy Brandied Cocktail Sauce ($18)

Him: Blue Star Angus Carpaccio – Arugula, Olive Oil, Shaved Grana Padano, Capers ($18)

The Boy: Firecracker Shrimp – Sriracha Mayo, Shi≈≈≈≈o Peppers ($16)






Entrées…

Me: Baked Crab Stuffed Lobster – 1¼lb Split Maine Lobster, Jumbo Lump Crab, Grilled Asparagus, Creole Butter Sauce ($45)

Him: Filet Mignon (12oz) Oscar Style – Jumbo Lump Crab, Asparagus, Bearnaise ($62)

The Boy: BOATHOUSE Double Cheddar Cheeseburger – Two 4oz Patties, Bread and Butter Pickles, Dijonnaise Sauce ($19)






Extras…

Me & Steve: Side of fries (not on the dining plan) $9


Desserts…

Me: Key Lime Pie In A Mason Jar - Vanilla Bean Cream ($9)

Him: Whisky Caramel Cornbread Cake - Mixed Berries, Whiskey Syrup, Whipped Buttermilk ($10)

The Boy: Mango Sorbet - Gingered Stone Fruit Compote with Basil & Lime ($8)






Overall the food was good, but I made bad choices I think. In my head, I thought the lobster cocktail was going to be like one of our 70s prawn cocktails, but it wasn’t. It was literally half a lobster on ice! Not a problem as I love lobster, but not what I thought it was!

For main meal, we really couldn’t decide. I think we both wanted a surf ‘n’ turf, so the server suggested, to get the most for our credits, to order the 12oz filet mignon, and a stuffed lobster and share that. Which was all good and well, but the faff trying to share that between the two of us on a small table was, well, faff. Plus we had to order fries on the side, as it didn’t come with any potatoes, and for some reason I was craving them fries!

My dessert was horrible. Sorry to say. I had read that it was “really nice” so ordered it, but nope, not to my taste buds. Liam didn’t really want his dessert, and I tried some, but that wasn’t all that either. Steve made a good choice with the cornbread cake.

Because drinks had been forgotten, and our side of fries too, we had the fries taken off the bill, so we paid only in DxDDP credits for this meal in the end.

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The BOATHOUSE

Bill Total: $228.71 (6 Credits) {Tip: $42.01}
DxDDP Running Totals: Bill: $2,126.17 | Credits: 60/126 | Tips: $305.64

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Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Ireland

Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Ireland


When it comes to the Deluxe Disney Dining Plan at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, you can use one snack credit where the symbol is displayed. You can also use one meal credit to purchase 3 snack items in one transaction.

We used a dictaphone (I know, we're posh!) to record our thoughts, so they are in the short videos below too!

We used 3 snack credits on these first three dishes which were:

Irish Cheese Selection Plate Irish Cheddar, Dubliner, and Irish Porter$4.25




Lobster and Seafood Fisherman's Pie$6.50





Warm Chocolate Pudding with Kerrygold Irish Cream Liqueur Custard $3.50




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Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Canada


When it comes to the Deluxe Disney Dining Plan at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, you can use one snack credit where the symbol is displayed. You can also use one meal credit to purchase 3 snack items in one transaction.

In Canada we paid using 1 meal credit.

Canadian Cheddar Cheese Soup$4.25




Chicken Sausage with Creamy Polenta and Minus 8 Onion Jam$4.50




"Le Cellier" Wild Mushroom Beef Filet Mignon with Truffle Butter Sauce$7.50

The audio for this dish was corrupted, so no mini review I'm afraid! I'm pretty sure it was good though!

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When it comes to the Deluxe Disney Dining Plan at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, you can use one snack credit where the symbol is displayed. You can also use one meal credit to purchase 3 snack items in one transaction.

We bought three items from the France Booth, and paid for them using 3 snack credits from our Deluxe Disney Dining Plan. The cocktail was paid in cash, as alcoholic drinks at the Food & Wine Festival are not included in the Dining Plan.

No mini reviews from the France Booth – not sure why we didn’t do them! The croissant with the snails got a big nose turn up from me! I tried a nibble of the corner, but just couldn’t face it! I remember, when I was a little girl, my dad made me try escargot on holiday and they made me feel ill, so NO! Steve said it pretty much just tasted like garlic bread. I remember the Grey Goose cocktail being delicious, and so will be buying a few more of those on holiday next time!

Croissant aux Escargots - Escargot Croissant with Garlic and Parsley$5.50


Boeuf Bourguignon - Braised Short Ribs in Cabernet Sauvignon with Mashed Potatoes$5.95


Crème Brûlée Vanille Chocolat - Vanilla and Chocolate Crème Brûlée topped with Caramelized Sugar$4.25


La Passion Martini Slush - Grey Goose Le Citron Vodka, with Cranberry and Passion Fruit Juice$9.95

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Belgian Waffle with Berry Compote and Whipped Cream$3.75

We paid for this in cash. No mini review for this either it would seem – sorry! But it's a hot waffle with fruit and cream topping - nothing here not to love!

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Epcot Food & Wine Festival - Japan


When it comes to the Deluxe Disney Dining Plan at the Epcot International Food & Wine Festival, you can use one snack credit where the symbol is displayed. You can also use one meal credit to purchase 3 snack items in one transaction.

We spent some time chilling out in Japan (my favourite pavilion) and watched the Taiko Drummers perform. I think I tried to Periscope it, but the wi-fi kept dropping out! For the food and drink from the Japan Booth, we paid using a meal credit, and then cash for the booze.

Spicy Hand Roll Tuna and Salmon with Kazan Volcano Sauce$5.50


Teriyaki Gyoza Bun Steamed Bun filled with Chicken, Vegetables and Sweet Teriyaki Sauce$5.50


Tempura Shrimp Roll Cut Inside out Roll, with cucumber, finished with Teriyaki Sauce$5.95


Pineapple Fuzed Sake$8.00



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