We had a great time here with the kids. This was our first visit to a Disney park since we were kids ourselves so there was a lot that we didn’t know. First off, the parades and shows throughout the day are incredibly well orchestrated and the kids loved it. There’s always something to see which is nice. We didn’t go for the photo pass which turned out to be a good choice because all the photos they took of us sucked. We did however buy the genie+ pass that allowed us to book rides ahead of time. If you’re going for only a single day definitely get this to optimize your time. The rides are a little more dated feeling than at Animal Kingdom but the kids didn’t notice. This is the most important thing to know heading in…EVERYTHING COSTS A FORTUNE. Here’s what you should consider bringing with you or buying elsewhere and the Disney prices for each. Portable fans ($30ea) Poncho ($10ea) Water ($3.50ea) Minnie ears ($30ea) Lunch ($15-30ea) Lots and lots of snacks. Have fun :)

They say this is the happiest place on earth... and I fully agree with them!! I have never been happier in my life! All the cast members were super friendly and helpful when I needed them! The characters were all great, sweet and so amazing! All the food here is divine and not to badly priced for a theme park. The rides and attractions are fun and you don't always wait to long, but if it is a long line then they have covered walkways and fans! You can ask almost any guest service or food place for free water if you can't find one of their water fountains. The stores are beautiful and well stocked with a lot of merchandise! I am already planning my next trip! It is well worth it!!

Great park in particular for families. You can ride almost everything with kids older than 5. Only Tron might be something for older kids. But it is also a hell of a ride, highly recommended. Stay of possible until the end, the fireworks are really impressive.

Great experience to have with family and friends. Best place to take if you have kids but I went with adults and we had a lot of fun. Prepare for long lines and a lot of walking but the parades were amazing, and the castle was magnificent. 9pm showcased the fireworks and that was pretty cool. Definitely recommend!

Visited as 3 adults for the opening Mickey's not no scary Halloween party. Having travelled from the UK and not doing the Disney parks this year it wasn't to be missed for a first time experience. Last visit was 7 years ago and it didn't disappoint. Arrived at 4pm, you don't have to make a reservation for special events and rode Haunted mansion, Splash mountain, Big thunder mountain and pirate's of the Caribbean with little to no queue. The event start at 7pm and managed to ride space mountain in the dark and the tea cups with a spooky theme. The check up points for candy were everywhere and you collected tokens to exchange for allergies. Enjoyed the magic of walking down Main Street and soaking the atmosphere all in. Whilst most of the shops were shut to prepare for the event still managed to get some goodies. As for a day in the it's perfect for little ones, adults or those with any additional needs. Plenty to do for all. The event queue for merchandise was hectic so I recommend waiting until later on in the evening if you wish to purchase anything. Don't forget to collect your free print on the way out and if it rains the parade or show may be delayed (which is what we experienced) but wait for it! It's worth it 😊 characters are about in costumes but be prepared to wait for over an hour for some. Elvis stitch, Winnie the Pooh and friends were especially popular. Jack and Sally are in the main theatre and they tend to be the busiest due to the event.

Despite a downpour that push the fireworks until 22:00 the “Happily Ever After” show was amazing. The day was enjoyable with the family despite the 95 deg F temperatures. The highlight would have to be TRON. The night ride in the front seat was outstanding! It was a unique coaster experience on the light cycle.

"Most magical place on earth," still remains true. The entire day was hot & the lines were long at times, but we had a blast at this theme park! We were a bit lucky with the weather because it rained; however, it was still humid it's Florida. Still, there are plenty of air conditioned places for a cool off, water, & other needed supplies. In our opinion, you will not need a lightening lane pass. Those lines were long too & even though some rides said 45/75 minutes on the myDisney app, we never waited longer than 45 minutes. The entire kingdom is clean, staff are always in character, variety of options to shop & eat, & an overall great family experience. Stay for the fireworks show. Place yourselves close to the monorail to see them - thank me later :)

This was our first time taking out toddlers to Disney. I love the fact that we were able to bring in our own snacks and drinks in our travel cooler. It wasn't that crowded and the Disney Genie Plus Lightning Lanes help cut down our wait for some ridesnot the popular ones though. I would definitely suggest getting familiar with the app prior to your trip. Make sure to also bring an extra charging pack for your cell phone because you will be using it all day for the app. We only had to order lunch once since we came prepared with our own snacks. The rides we were able to get on with our toddlers were pretty good and they enjoyed them. We loved the shows and parades throughout the day. I am glad we did not get the photo pass and would not suggest getting one. Almost every picture they took of us was awful. You will be better off taking your own photos. Our best photos were taken when we offered other families to take photos of them and then they take one of us. My toddlers had a great time and all in all we enjoyed our time here and will definitely be coming back.

Simply W O W I was here with my wife and our little daughter, having been here once before as a couple a few years ago. An absolute experience for which a single day is hardly enough. There is so much to see here. Starting with rides to different parades, countless restaurants, shows, etc. Simply breathtaking. However, the truth is that the park is not only incredibly large but also incredibly expensive! The Preferred Parking alone costs $50. So we have spent for the one day including tickets & food a total of more than $ 500 - our little daughter had to pay no entrance fee. However, the glow in the children's eyes was absolutely worth it! To see as much as possible, I can only recommend to activate the Genie+ service in advance. It makes planning your day a lot easier. The absolute highlight of the day was definitely the Meet&Greet with Mickey&Mini.

This is the classic Disney park. From the moment you enter and walk down Main Street there is a different feel than any other park. There are endless great snack and food options all over the park and cast members that are present to make your day magical. The mix of old classic rides with newer technology rides like tron is great. The shows are outstanding and the evening show happily ever after is one of the best there is.

Took the family of teenagers. Lots of options of rides: thrill, virtual, water, etc. The favorite was velicicoaster which was awesome. Loved that they had water fountains while in line. Like any other amusement park the food was expensive, $35 for two personal pizzas and a single fill drink. The good was good with a good variety. The staff was very friendly and helpful. The app was also helpful with the map and wait times. We didn't buy the express pass and got onto all the rides in a relatively decent time frame 65 min bent the longest. Really my only gripe was some rides require you empty everything from your pockets and pass through metal detectors. I'm sure lawsuits are to blame, the gripe is the locker process isn't that great. Free inside of 30 min but the rides such as hulk take much longer than that to get on🤷🏻‍♂️. Overall a positive experience.

Very, very, very expensive! But we had the most fun here versus Disney World. The expensive part was just the admission and getting the express lane option with the park hopper pack which I'm glad I got. If you're spending a week here and get one of their deals where you pay for 2 days and get 3 days free for a total of 5 days, then sure you probably don't need the express lane, but you're going to spend majority of your time standing in lines, especially for the popular rides/attractions... We were able to go on just about every ride and even went on some twice. The express lane pass really benefits you if you only have 1 - 2 days to spend here. I was almost about to get the 5 days, but then I thought how that's going to be 5 days of mostly standing in line. Most lines were 50 mins or longer.. There was some that was really short, but that's because the rides was really bad, looking at you Fast & Furious... That fast and furious ride needs to be taken out or updated. All the bad guys in it are now good guys and it was ridiculous. It wasn't even over the top fun like the movies, it was bad.... definitely the worst and weakest ride... Didn't really experience the food, we mostly were on a mission to ride as much as we could because we really didn't get that at Disney... This theme park definitely had more and better rides than Disney, but if you have going kids then I can see why Disney might be more appealing and it is cheaper, but their lightning pass is a scam, it's not unlimited like universals express pass... I was wanting more of the "tour rides" that we've seen in countless movies, like Jaws coming out of the water. I guess I'm just old and those have been retired or not at this location? But I was looking more for those type of rides and there wasn't any. The Kong ride was the closest, but it was the Peter Jackson King Kong. It wasn't the new Legendary Kong that's part of Godzilla vs Kong movies, which the advertisements kind of made it seem like it was, but it was still fun... I do feel for the people though that wait an hour or more for a quick 3 min ride, if that. They do seem like they should be longer, especially the video 3d rides... But overall it was the most fun at a theme park and a great end to a week long vacation in Florida... Well, little over a week...

I loved everything about islands of adventure. Didn't have long to wait for most rides. Where ever we had food it was very good and the prices were ok. It seemed to have a much better vibe and seemed more fun than any of the Disney parks we visited. We popped in and out of the park with ease during the 5 times we visited over the space of 8 days. It's also great that it within a short walk of universal studios and city walk too. I would definitely go back when I can.

It's a very fun tour accessibility is great for you to get to the place it's very easy accesses are well facilitated ample parking and very easy to park. The problem is the price is $27, but it's still for the whole day, it's not for an hour inside the fun is complete because there are many attractions and toys that cater for all ages, you'll have fun alone with friends and your girlfriend or with the family, this tour is really worth it, even if you take it for just one day, it's still worth the queues inside. They look great but they still ride well and it's worth the wait. I recommend in all senses.

Love this place! Fast pass done right. Real rides and roller-coasters. My kids loved this park best out of Universal Studios and Disney Magic Kingdom. Disney needs to redo their fast pass. As it is right now I would say not worth the money. Universal fast pass is definitely worth the money. Would we go back? Yes we would.

It had been over a decade since my last visit, and nearly everything was different! I was happy to see the Cat in the Hat ride still there, and so well maintained! Everything, honestly, was in excellent condition, and I loved the entire Harry Potter area! It was SO well done and had so many hidden surprises. It did not disappoint!

Lots to do and see. While the rides are awesome, my friend doesn't like rides, but there was so much to do and we didn't need to stand in any lines. It's a great time either way, riding the rides or enjoying everything else the park has to offer. It was like we entered the movies and it was a fun time taking a break from reality.

Best trip ever!! We had a blast. The lines were long but moved very quickly. The staff members were nice and appeared to really love their jobs. The Spider man ride is a must!! We spent 3 days there and still didn't get to do everything. Yes it was costly but my children enjoyed every minute of it

Great experience! I actually found that i liked it better than Universal Studios. Islands of adventure have more extreme rides and adult rides which i found way more fun. Also, i really recommend to buy the express pass, it might cost twice to three time the ticket. BUT I was able to do all the rides I wanted and all the most popular ones (i did like 7-8 rides) from 10:00AM to 3:30PM. That would be impossible without the express pass..

We had a FANTASTIC time! We stayed the week and had the park Hopper passes. Even as adults we felt like kids again and had sooo much fun! Everything is so well themed at Universal! The amount of detail put into every attraction is just amazing!!- there was always something you didn't see previously. At the eateries, the food was good but you can't get that kind of ambiance anywhere else!

I couldn’t imagine being any happier. This place is so magical. The crowds were insane at points but it seems the deepening into the park you go the less people are around. Also, the velocicoaster is so insanely fun. Secret tip, go tell them what you’re celebrating and they will give you a button to wear and ask for some fast passes to celebrate and they will more than likely oblige.

Bought 2 days pass for two parks and got 3 days for free. Cost was $300. Visited Aug 2023. Weather was 110F. So planned evening visits and that really made a difference as wait times were shorter and we were able to enjoy all the rides and shows. Highly recommended specially for families and kids

I typically don't review these type of things however I wanted to point out that this was by far the best Park we have ever been too! Clean as can be, everything was organized and ran perfectly. Fans in all the lines to keep you cool and once inside the building the A/C was a much needed add on to our waits. We went on a Friday during the day (Arrived at 9am). Parking was a breeze and only ($30) and from there it was smooth walking and entry into the park. We chose Islands of Adventure since we had been to Studios multiple times before. We honestly didn't wait on average for longer than 30 minutes per ride. Again I can't state how clean and nicely ran this park was. I would choose Universal over Disney parks 10/10 times! Keep up the great work and we'll see you again soon!

The experience was phenomenal! Came with the family and we all enjoyed it tremendously! The staff were very engaging with us and respectful. The food and drinks were pricey (understandably) but very good! Will definitely come back again except with a multi day pass!

We loved everything about this place including the food and butterbeer. We made sure to stop in every shop and check out all of the rides. This was for sure a large part of wanting to come to Universal for me, but even my husband and the kids were excited about it. So much of it looked like it was taken straight from the movie set, and Olivander's was a magical experience. Three of us got wands to use the interactive displays and it was such a cool place to visit. We are still talking about when we can go back, and our visit was four years ago. Thank you so much for making this Harry Potter fan so happy!

Growing up in HP, all I can say is that I love this place. All the shops and buildings just give you all the good feelings. This is my 3rd time around, and everything was still exciting. The staff are generally nice and helpful. The bathrooms' cleanliness is a hit and miss. The rides and eateries are fun and exciting. For Butterbeer, I suggest getting a frozen one from HogsHead and also a shot of Bailey's (if you're over 21). The downside is when you try to do magic around the park, and the sensors are really hard to work with. It's really difficult to make a spell work, and oftentimes, there is an out of order sign behind the spell shops. If they can only figure this out, then the experience will become truly magical. Highly recommend express passes to avoid hours of wait time. If you are staying at the hotels, your unlimited express pass is included.

If you are a fan of Harry Potter then this is your place. It is pretty magical. I would spring for the fast passes but be warned they don't work for every attraction especially the sought after o es.

The moment you walk into this place you feel like you've stepped into another world. The atmosphere feels totally different because of the effort they put into making this place. Ever part of it feels magical and leaves you wanting to explore more and more of the place. The butter beer is great and tastes delicious. The various little shops in the area all have great souvenirs and other fun stuff to purchase.

Wow. This was a really cool experience. For any Harry Potter fan, this is a must see if you’re at Universal. I really enjoyed all the little Harry Potter references and the attention to detail. It was crowded of course, but it was still an excellent time. The butter beer was better than expected. We also enjoyed Olvander’s wand shop. It was like a mini-show built into going into the wand shop. Totally fun and worthwhile without being a big wait.

The park is nice, but the lines all forever, you can spend all the day there and just get into 2 or 3 rides. Do not start the day with the Hadrid Ride, because you will find more line and the others rides has less. Not all the rides are good, so choose wisely. Starting in island of adventure and then taking the train to the universal park is a good start, the most newest and exiting ride are in island of adventure. Avoid vacation time and if you can go during winter, will find less people and a nicer weather.

Pretty fun! I think it’s a great place to experience maybe once. If with small children, maybe more fun but it’s a once and done kind of thing for me personally. The park was very cool and fun to walk through! Attractions and rides were mostly visual ones, where you sit and it virtually takes you through a ride - so it’s not like a normal park with big, outlandish rides. Very family friendly and not bad for an amusement park overall. Would recommend especially if you have younger children!

Had a great time despite the hot weather and roller coaster being down for 75 percent of the day. It's a little pricey in gift shops and food but thats too be expected.. If you have teens I'd go for island of adventure.. Still a great experience either way.

Phenomenal experience with the different immersive rides you can take. Plenty of water fountains and lockers for the rides that require it. You should definitely bring a small bag that can fit and a bottle of water. There is a good amount of shade but a hat and sunscreen will make your life easier. You can get wands and cast spells to activate different water features which is pretty neat. Go early in the morning when it opens.

Always a great place to spend the day! Lots of food choices, definitely will cost a good amount of money to eat while there. If it's feasible, bring a bag/backpack with some basic supplies such as water and snacks. Small lockers are free and will definitely not fit a backpack, and the larger lockers that will accommodate backpacks you can rent for a short period of time for $2. The Rock It roller coaster is intense, absolutely love it!!

Okay, let’s admit it you are going to go here regardless of how many stars this is rated. But I need to be honest. There is the endless walk from the car to the actual park. Then you spend half your day waiting in lines. That is unless you buy the express pass on top of the already insanely priced ticket price. We enjoyed taking it slow. This does not mean we did not get annoyed at times. It is Florida. It is hot. Don’t forget your sunscreen. I can’t tell you how many people were hurting with sunburns. Also, it rains. When it does, some rides shut down. They shutdown even when you think they shouldn’t. Your opinion of rain does not matter. This can be frustrating when there is a 60 minute wait and you are 45 minutes into the wait! Some lockers are free, some are not. The ones for the water rides are NOT! Everything is expensive, but the water fill ups are free. BONUS!!!! You can find gluten and dairy free options in many of the restaurants. Just ask. It is best to get to the restaurant before the crowds so you can ask for their options.

Every time I visit Universal Studios in Orlando, I have an absolute blast! The level of attention given to every detail truly impresses me, and it's a delight for any fan to experience. The staff and characters at the park are incredibly friendly, adding to the overall magical atmosphere. The attractions themselves are absolutely fantastic! Universal Studios Orlando is a place that captures the imagination and leaves visitors with unforgettable memories. Definitely, the perfect place for all Harry Potter and Marvel fans!

2 adults in August from the UK. What can I say? It was expensive but worth it. We had 14 days at the park, so we didn't need to rush or buy express passes-there was simply no need. Many wait times aren't as long as they say. The rides were great, the food was good and the staff were excellent.

I really enjoyed the street dancing at Universal with their cast members in beautiful costumes, hair and makeup. The minions attraction having a stand only section for an infant to still be inside and see it was an accommodating touch for youngsters! The “real-life” talking transformer was super cool. Lastly, the shopping was fun! My grandsons looked adorable in their matching minions shirts 😊

We were here on a Thanksgiving weekend and it was fully packed, which we expected. There was a huge wait for Harry Potter and Minions rides. But, other than that, the lines moved fairly quicker. This was our first experience with 3D rides and we just loved it! The Vertical Roller Coaster is one hell of a ride. So as the Revenge of the Mummy. Transformers, Minions, The Jimmy Fallon show and Simpsons and the parades were all fun. It's a very happening place and covering everything in 1 day may be a bit tight. Plenty of Food options available. But they are priced high as one would expect in any amusement park. There's a plenty of walking to be done. So, be prepared for it. Overall, it's a great place which one should visit and experience at least once.

We had the most awesome time! We will def be back next year, maybe even a 2 day ticket! Love the shade they have for when you need it and wait lines are somewhat short and are shaded or air conditioned. Parking was a breeze and not a far walk either. So many great attractions and shops. This place really was fun for our whole family

Very nice and agreeable attraction park with a diversity of rides mostly based on special effects and movies, such as Transformers or Harry Potter. The parade and fireworks were very good during the Christmas 2021 holidays. Recommended to anyone looking for attractions during holidays.

I love USO. It's so much fun. I took my 2 teens there and loved it. We did the mouse house when they were little. They loved that place too but wanted more thrill, and USO did not disappoint! We stayed on property, which made it even more enjoyable

First time back in many years. They took some notes from Disney and it is a much happier place now. Staff were all excellent across the board during our 3-day stay. I will advise that the fast passes are not fast. Or express. They just cut the line wait time in about half. It still means waiting 30-40 minutes for the more popular rides. If you really want to take all the rides, take one of their VIP tours. Well worth it.

Pandora was mind blowing, a floating mountain over your head! Wow. Really impressive, well done Disney. Tree of life is always amazing, wish the food was better. Also pretty crowded and we went on a weekday in May. Didn’t have a chance to get on any rides, and we were at the park at 8 o’clock. We’re not willing to wait an hour for a ride, but apparently lots of people are. We had perfect weather, so didn’t feel the need for AC. Several of the animal habitats were being cleaned, so we didn’t see tigers or antelope. Overall a really nice day

Great place to experience all types of animals, ants, culture, and great rides! The Yeti is one of my favorite roller coasters, the view before the drop is amazing! Pandora is a BEAUTIFUL area, the rides are very fun and definitely raises all senses. The area in within itself is exquisite, especially at night. The safari is the most interesting aspect, to have the ability to see such animals up close is so cool and we all are so fortunate to have the opportunity to experience this. Animal Kingdom is overall a great place to bring kids and photo ops!

Absolutely great experience. If you can wait a bit, Avatar ride is by far the best experience I've ever had. The expedition to Himalaya is fun too as well as the Safari. The park is smaller than Magic Kingdom but definitely recommended.

If you are planning a big Disney vacation this is a good kingdom to start with as a warm up. I highly recommend the fast pass and lighting lanes if you don't want to wait in long lines. This park isn't as crowded so it was a good way to learn how to schedule rides and plan out your day. Pandora was really beautiful and my son made himself into an action figure! Lion King show was really amazing. I get motion sickness really easy and I could handle all the rides fairly easy. It did rain almost every day so bring a pair of flip flops and a poncho. We put our sneakers away when it would rain so they wouldn't get wet. If you like nature and animals this is a great park to visit. Lots of food choices. We brought water bottles and protein bars to cut on some food costs.

Great time! Highly recommend if you have little one’s. There is plenty to see and do that everyone has fun. A few playground areas are scattered around the park too so you can sit and watch your kids play or join them in the fun! We did a few rides, but mainly enjoyed the ambiance and the animals. Again it was perfect with our little guy!

Perfect weather! We went to all the islands, the Pandora ride left me completely speechless, really was a lot of fun. Got drenched in Asia, the ride was nice but it seemed like I took a shower! Safari was great, got to see many of the animals (pics included). Did not sit down for one minute. Is n exciting place

An amazing weekday experience at the Animal Kingdom. The lush landscape and beautiful wildlife makes it all worth it. Entertaining shows and highlights like rides and attractions are the cream on top. It was my first experience and surely one to remember. I think you need a few days to get the full experience but it was certainly something incredibly memorable for the kids and adults.

Animal kingdom to me is the best park by far. I love the animals and all the different things you can see and try their. Perfect for taking photos too in various places! I highly recommend the festival of the lion king show! Took scout with me my lion character.

Animal Kingdom is hands down the best of all the Disney Parks. It's stunningly beautiful. The lines move fast and are amazing! The food is so good. So many awesome animals and photo opportunities! Also a ton of places to sit in the shade! We had a wonderful day, and since we gate dropped we did a ton of stuff and even managed a lightning lane for Flight of Passage!

So not the best park for rides if you don't like avatar or animals but if you do this is awesome. We love Avatar and this park has been a long time bucket list. Flight of passage, and river journey are both great rides and have lived up to expectations. Recommend getting genie+, there are not a lot of rides here but it's worth getting just to do those 2. Ride times for them never got below 1 hour the whole day we were there. Pay to ride Passage and book lightning lane for journey. Also Recommend going to Nomad Lounge at 11 when they open to put your name in for a table later in the day. We got in line at 11:20 and got a table at 2. When we came back at 2 they were booked for the whole day. There drinks and small plates are so outside of normal park eats and they are a real treat. The best ice cream sandwich was in Dino land USA, at Dino bites. It's a great dessert and really helps cool you off.

Some of our best Disney magic photos or in this park. It was our first time visiting the park and it was worth it. I would say that if you're planning a Disney trip, you can do this one in particular and under a day. It was not my favorite park, but they've done a wonderful job putting it together. If you're into the hole Safari thing and avatar, this is the place for you.

The experience with in the park was awesome and educational in areas. There are boats that go around the river in this park with characters and bands. The rides were fun and I highly recommend the Pandora area for the flight ride.

Over all service was great. My server gave me good conversation. But after my server drop the food we didn’t see him after 30 min. Food was great.

Very nice place. Prices are super affordable. Quality is good. Bread sticks are amazing! Is an excellent place for what you’re paying. We went today around 3 pm. Service was not great… from the host that at first wasn’t there and there was a line waiting for him, to the cook or chef who came in a bad mood like telling the host to be there, to the waiter who wasn’t in the mood for explaining anything or answering questions. He was not rude though, but it would be much better with a customer service improvement. We would recommend

I'm here to report the bad experience I had at Olive Garden in Orlando. I went to dinner with my mother and to my surprise as soon as we sat at the table the attendant immediately said that we should order the drinks and food immediately, I confess that I was surprised by this attitude but we made the orders and my drink order took more than 30 minutes to arrive and my mom ordered a Coke and a lemonade came. I had to order my drink 4 times before someone brought my drink. when I was almost done with dinner my drink arrived. therefore I do not recommend Orlando's Olive Garden. the employees do not insist on providing good service and often put us in embarrassing situations 0/10.

THIS PLACE WAS AMAZING!!!!! Super amazing Staff, the food was amazing and the service! I don't know why, but the Raspberry Iced Tea, I could not stop drinking it... by the time I was done, I polished off 4 glasses! All the food was amazing, my friend and I were stuffed by the time we rolled out of the Restaurant! If I lived closer, I'd be here often... I wish we had Olive Garden in Toronto (Canada)

You can’t best their salad, soup and breadsticks deal for $10. Unlimited and very tasty especially the Italian soups. Fast service. I photoed the draft beer selection. I hope I didn’t scare anyone away because Bud Light was one of the selections. Lots of shaded parking.

The food was horrible soggy and gross the pasta was hard not cooked well. The waiter took forever give us our drinks. Also took forever give us our bread sticks took forever for food come. The chicken looked fake and it was rubber. I don’t recommend going here at all. Worst food I ever had. If you want a served tv frozen yummy dinner that is frozen soggy here’s place to go.

Absolutely amazing food great service and a great gluten free option. Staff very good polite. Can get busy but never have to wait to long.we would definitely recommend it. Especially on vacation for something healthy other than the usual burger and chips on idrive.

we were in orlando for the first time and chose a wonderful place for lunch. we were served by the sweetest waiter Olivia. it worked so fast, at full landing and we did not wait for our food at all. the food was delicious, the portions were big. highly recommend

THE most beautiful Olive Garden we have ever been to. WOW! It's huge, food and service is wonderful and it's a beautiful restaurant. Loved it. Hot tip: order marinara sauce to dip your breadsticks.

I have been looking forward to eating here, for what seems like forever. And maybe that was the issue. It's not that the food isn't good, or that the service isn't good. It was all just ok. The absolute best thing was the warm and soft bread they serve, honestly you can eat that and a salad and be satisfied. Everything we ordered came out hot and fresh. Our server was again good, he did nothing that would stand out above and beyond and again that's how I feel the food was. I ordered the shrimp boil, and yes they were generous with larger shrimp, but the flavor, the part that makes you want to spoon the juices of the boil into your mouth, was nothing spectacular. It just missed that bang. The fish tacos were fresh, and crisp, but the fish was bland, seasoning lacking. The fresh cut fries were mixed some were crispy and delicious, while others soft and under cooked. As if they fry large batches and they sit until served. I may have just gotten my hopes up from everything I read, and have been told. I'll try brunch next time m

LOVES THE ATMOSPHERE! This place was so nice! We went on their car boat ride and it was such a vibe. Definitely a great experience! The car ride is $125 but if you eat at the restaurant you get 25$ off! STEAL! And eating at the place afterwards was nice & food was good! Great way to end trip!

I loved my stay here!!! Our server Tyl was awesome and she almost seemed like a marketing major with how she was able to sell us on foods we were iffy about. I wanted to know more about a sauce in a dish, and instead of describing it she brought me a little sample to try with some oyster crackers. She is one of the best servers I’ve ever had EVER. The food was superb, the rolls were spectacular and the fries were delightful. The spot we got was right next to the window which had a lovely view of the river and the deck outside. Overall I would highly recommend this restaurant to anyone who… who’s anyone!! -Michael

Went here for a quick lunch while walking around Disney Springs, we had an awesome experience! The food was great, as soon as we sat down we were greeted by our waiter with hot buttery rolls. He quickly grabbed our drinks and took our food order, we enjoyed watching the “car boats” cruise along the water while waited for our food since we sat on the patio outside. The main course was phenomenal and our server was beyond expectations! He really tied our whole experience together. Would love to come back and try some other menu items.

Third time visiting and still a great seafood experience. Definitely one of Disney springs' best restaurants if you love seafood, and Adrian is a greater waiter that made sure to take care of us well. Outdoor seating is pleasant and automatic shades can deploy if the sun gets in the way. Fair price for the quality food, this place simply does not miss!

The atmosphere, service and food were all amazing. Fredy made sure we had full water glasses and rolls immediately upon sitting down. We then had Seth as a server and he was very attentive and friendly. We talked about our home state with him and about weather and such. He made sure we had no questions before ordering and checked on us often. Will definitely return

A great spot for a date night or family dinner after a day at the parks. We had two of the Market Fresh Fish options and were not disappointed. The oysters on the half were also super fresh. I’d highly recommend a reservation, as it can get packed here during peak hours. The parking decks are a bit of a trek from the restaurant, so make sure you budget 10-15 minutes to get to the actual site when planning your reservation. If you’re looking for a more intimate spot, I’d look elsewhere, since it can get loud with the larger crowds in peak travel season. There’s no dress code as far as I’m aware, but most people were in some sort of summertime business casual wear. Overall, a wonderful dining experience!

I'd definitely recommend The Boathouse to anyone looking for a delicious seafood meal in a fun and festive atmosphere. And if you get Jeanette as your server, you're in for a treat! Food: I ordered the Wood-Fired Salmon, and it was cooked perfectly and had a delicious smoky flavor. The sides of roasted vegetables and mashed potatoes were also excellent. Atmosphere: The Boathouse is located right on the water, and the dining room has a nautical theme. There are also several outdoor dining areas, which are perfect for a warm day. Service: Jeanette was our server, and she was amazing. She was attentive and knowledgeable, and she made sure we had everything we needed. She also gave us great recommendations for food and drinks. Overall, I had a wonderful experience at The Boathouse. The food was delicious, the atmosphere was great, and the service was outstanding. I would definitely recommend it to anyone looking for a special dining experience in Disney Springs.

There's a reason why there are so many positive reviews on this place. The view and the food are excellent. I got the grouper and my wife had the steak and both were cooked to perfection. Raw oysters is one of their specialties and we got half a dozen to start off with and they were superb. It's a very busy place and reservations are definitely suggested unless you go after 9:00 p.m.

Update! STILL AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Wife opted for the Roasted Chicken and absolutely loved it! Such an awesome place! GO HERE! UNBELIEVABLY GOOD. WOW. I have had salmon at so many restaurants and the salmon here is absolutely next level incredible. The quality, the flavor, and the way it was prepared was PERFECT. Best salmon I have had at a restaurant! Our waiter Joel was great too, and recommended the firecracker shrimp tacos to my wife and she absolutely loved them! HIGHLY RECOMMEND this place if you want a 5 star meal!

Lackluster food, great rolls and service. We came here for my friends bachelorette and I’m grateful she loved it. I was not a fan of the food, especially given the price. The highlights were the super addicting rolls that were amazing! We had great service and our server went above and beyond. Presentation of food was lacking and some things looked like they came from a cafeteria. I had the crab cake and it felt more like a crab pancake. It was not thick or luxurious. It didn’t have much flavor. I feel like I’ve made better crab cakes before so this was definitely a let down. Oysters were good, but small for the price and not worth it. I enjoyed my Caesar salad. The bride had fish was completely over cooked; she didn’t seem to mind but I thought hers was inedible from the bite I had. I would come back for cocktails and rolls. Would not return for dinner.

Food is simply delicious. Very fresh and tasty. We had the calamari, coconut breaded shrimp and yellowfin tuna poke. Our waitress was also amazing and made sure we had a great service and time. Only downside is the waiting and it’s a little messy to be seated but their food is so good, they totally deserve five stars.

Coming from a vegan that loves cheese, the Melting Pot was quite the experience. We came in for a birthday celebration and they pretty much delivered. Being the vegan I was hesitant that my selection would cross contaminate with his selection but no! I told them of my food allergy/preference and I was able to get my own custom meal without touching his. They even have a gluten free appetizer option. The ambiance is very cool. Dim lights, gorgeous decor, comfortable booths. We opted for the complete experience for two. We got the Caesar salad, I chose the Wisconsin cheese fondu, he the bacon & Brie. Being that it was our first time ever eating fondue, it was a treat having the server prepare our dishes, very entertaining. Next is the main course which I would have skipped. I wasn’t much a fan of the cooking in a broth and would have gone for the skillet. Now dessert!!!! I could have been there all night if the chocolate was unlimited. As a matter of fact their original had me going in with a spoon. Very personable. Great experience. To sum it up I’d go straight for the fondue and dessert.

Coming in was great. Starting from the entry the place was nice and relatively organized. Short wait to get seated The server Amanda did a great job of getting us situated. Explaining the food and bringing the drinks. She took our orders quickly and accurately The food was outstanding, the service was great, the only thing that bothered me a tiny bit was the price, but you are paying for an experience. This is a really great date night Also I don’t recommend boiling salmon, eh. Amanda was really attentive and great, it was the best part of the experience.

What a delightful meal! Totally spur of the moment date-night lead us to the Melting Pot. Our waiter, Harrison, was great. Great attitude and customer service, especially with the recommendations. The food was delicious, and the meal pacing wasn't rushed at all. I had a chance to meet with "Borat" and a few of the staff there, because I talk to everyone. It was a pleasure seeing such a great, positive work environment. Highly recommend!

This was by far one of the best restaurants I have visited. Our server Christopher was great and personable. The Manager Dillin came over and brought my wife a rose and checked on us frequently. The food was amazing as was the experience. We tried the Valentines Day special 💓 💕 💖 💗 and it was wonderful

Excellent Experience!! Our server Amanda went above and beyond taking care of my husband and I. It was our first visit to the Melting Pot and we will definitely be back again! She guided us through the ordering and dining process and answered all of our questions without hesitation. This was a special night for us, and she made our experience phenomenal!! The food was delicious but was definitely made by the service! In fact, I made a Trip Advisor account just to write a review. Thank you, Amanda!!

Incredible dinner with my girlfriend. It was her first experience at the Melting Pot and she loved it! The staff was friendly and accommodating. The restaurant also offers a special on Thursdays for a date night, where they decorate the table with rose petals and a candle. Food was delicious and atmosphere enjoyable.

This was an interesting and unique experience for someone like me that typically goes to plain restaurants. So, you're dipping things in cheese fondue and cooking meats and seafood in a boiling broth. Nice place for birthday parties, etc. About $50 a head plus tx and drinks. So, my only disappointment was one of the cheeses was more whisky than cheese I wish that was better explained I didn't care for that fondue at all Still, a nice night out at a clean place with good food and a reasonably attentive staff.....it can get busy...

We went here to celebrate my husband's birthday. It was an AMAZING experience. The food was delicious and the service was amazing. Not only did our server make sure we were okay, the managers checked on us regularly. Because it was my husband's birthday they completely spoiled us. Not only did the restaurant give my husband a piece of cake, but he also received a card and a slice of cheesecake and champagne at NO extra charge. We are very pleased with this experience and look forward to coming back soon.

This place is great! We came here all the way from Austin, TX, for our daughter's 10th birthday dinner while visiting Universal Orlando. The attention to detail was perfect. Hospitality at its best 👌 dinner was awesome; we had the steak fondue and the garden pot fondue. Excellent! Our waiter, Felipe, was great and very attentive. We actually got engaged here about 15 years ago, so it was nice to come back and see how the place has expanded and gotten a little more streamlined. Great spot for a dinner date or a celebration dinner. 🍾

Very nice setting, the food was delicious, and our server, Allison, was amazing. Expensive, but all depends the experience you want. We had cheese, the steak, and the desert, and it was a fantastic family dinner!

My birthday celebration was marvelous!! Our Server, Alex W. was attentive, knowledgeable & really made our visit special. Portions were perfect & food was fresh. Can't wait to visit again!

African restaurant with great cuisine. The place is inside the hotel Animal Kingdom Lodge, and has a very cozy, spacious environment. It’s all you can eat, drinks included - even alcoholic ones - with a fixed price per person. There were several protein options, with African spices, salads, carbs, and dessert. Very attentive staff and great service. I liked it!

Absolutely the best food ever. So many options. I tried but couldn't taste it all. Everyone absolutely must eat here.

This place was amazing. From the food to the customer service. We had reservations at 8:15pm but we arrived a little bit early and did not have to wait long. At 8:15 we were seated. The waiter was extremely friendly and informative. The food was always hot, fresh and delicious. My favorite was the oxtail soup with rice, the chicken and the corn pudding. So many other great options as well. I suggest to come on an empty stomach because it’s so much food to try and it will definitely fill you up. Can’t wait to go back on my next trip to Orlando.

We have always gone for breakfast and are never disappointed. A great Buffett with a carving station, African inspired breakfast dishes, and Disney classics (Mickey waffles!), breakfast potato’s. They have some fruit, baked goods and warm pastries.

I have had the pleasure to visit this African buffet twice now… and both times I was so impressed and left BEYOND satisfied and full to the gills! Now, truly it does not deserve five stars… But I will give it a solid four! Animal Kingdom Lodge is by far the most beautiful resort I have ever stepped into. It truly feels like you were brought to a magical African village with such breathtaking ambience and architecture, it takes your breath away. Now about the food… The assortment is always fresh and constantly being refilled so you never have to worry about getting old food, at least not on a busy night. (Who are we kidding it’s a Disney, they’re always busy!) There is something at this buffet for everyone. With that being said it does require a bit more of an adventurous eater to truly enjoy the cuisine that is offered. While I am a true lover of African cuisine, this clearly is a Americanized version of more well-known dishes. If you are looking for an authentic experience, you will NOT find it here. But you will enjoy the flavors and the endless unique offerings it has. The desserts truly are the highlight of this experience. The zebra domes hands-down one of the best desserts I have ever tried. Truly, I cannot wait to do this yet again.

What a great find. Totally 5/5 hands down. All the dishes have a unique taste/twist. I wanted to list the food I want to recommend but that would be more than half of the menu. That zebra dessert is phenomenal we got 3 more…

A wonderfully African inspired buffet inside Animal Kingdom Lodge. Not a large buffet but everything tasted wonderful. Oxtail soup, sliced strip loin cooked to a perfect medium rare, coconut rice and salmon were a few but definitely not all the highlights. Sodas and juices are included. Service and the food live up to the disney name. You won't be disappointed! Reservations are needed in order to get past the security check point to enter the Animal Kingdom resort.

My wife had booked this a surprise for my milestone birthday and to say I was surprised was an understatement!! From booking to walking out the door we were treated to a service that deserves a 5* review!! Food was excellent and deserves every plaudit going! The atmosphere was brilliant and the views for the fireworks was one of them "bucket list" moments that everyone has! Amazing Holly offered her guidance when ordering both drinks and food and deserves recognition for this as it certainly put myself and my family at ease. Thank you for your kind words and making myself and my family feel really welcome! Will we back ??? Of course!!! Thank you

We had reservations for California Grill at 6 pm. When we checked in for dinner we again explained that the kids are autistic, we need to use their stroller, and if we could have a more expedient experience we were met with resistance. The initial response we received is that they weren't sure there was room for the stroller, that the meal usually takes 2 hours, and we were made to feel like it was a completely outrageous request. Eventually, the boys won the staff over with their adorableness! We were shown to a table with a nice view and ordered our cocktails. For my meal, I ordered the salmon roll with lemon zest, the lamb, and guava sorbet. The salmon roll was nothing special. My lamb was delicious and with the 61-degree egg created a wonderful accompanying sauce. Getting fruit or sorbet is really my pet peeve. I was definitely expecting more from Disney considering they have a lot of newer vegan options. With that being said the sorbet was pretty tasty! ​

I have eaten here many times and have always had a good experience. Last night I had Dale as a server. Horrible he’s liking ordering at McDonald’s. Give me two sides etc zero passion zero service just give me the order and let me see how fast I could serve you. Well, my daughters steak was over cooked and cold, the McDonald’s burger looked better. When I finally tracked him down he of course tried to downplay it oh looks ok….how about you eat the vegetables while we cook it. Seriously? That’s fine dining even for Mickey standards that’s a joke. So my daughter had my meal and 25 minutes later manager Scott came over dumbfounded? Where was he did Dale not alert him? The meal was a total disaster Dale could careless he was on to other tables to try to “see if we they wanted fries” with there number 2. Scott said he appreciated the feedback and left me with a bill and I actually went to McDonald’s and got a supersized fries with my number 2. Thanks Dale and Scott for an exceptionally awful experience!