1900 Park Fare or Crystal Palace Dinner Buffet? - The DIS Discussion Forums

harrington_67 · 12-31-2009, 04:23 PM

Our family will be traveling to Disney this summer. We are debating between 1900 Park Fare or Crystal Palace for Dinner. If you had one choice for Dinner, which choice would you make and why? Thanks for taking the time to post

ncmickeyluvr · 12-31-2009, 04:38 PM

1900 Park Fare for the character at dinner...step sisters are a HOOT.
Crystal palace for the food.

let'sgo · 12-31-2009, 04:41 PM

1900 Park Fare!! We had SOOOO much fun there. Make sure that you talk with the step sisters.

Mom loves Disney · 12-31-2009, 04:49 PM

Crystal Palace for the food. If you just want character interaction then 1900 Park Fare, but last week the food was not as good as it was before. We were in general disappointed in the food everywhere except LeCellier and Beaches and Cream. I hope you have better luck!!

goofypete · 12-31-2009, 04:50 PM

I vote for the Crystal Palace

mom2val · 12-31-2009, 06:14 PM

We had dinner at both 2 weeks ago. I'd vote for Crystal Palace. The food was much better. Who doesn't love Pooh? Also you don't have to leave the park.

Park Fair was just okay. We went in 2005 and loved it. This time Cinderella and the Prince flew by our table. I barely had time to snap 1 picture. The Step Mom and Sisters as everyone has said are great.

wvdislover · 12-31-2009, 08:43 PM

We did both on our last trip, and enjoyed the food at both. It was our first trip to 1900 Park Fare...as PP said, the step-sisters were a hoot! We've always enjoyed going to Crystal Palace, and the family didn't want to skip it this year. However, when we got there, the place was packed! I had made my ADR's at 90 days out (it's back to 180 now), at 7am in the morning, so I'd get the time I wanted. I had it scheduled so we could eat, watch Spectromagic, and then see Wishes. It took us over an hour past our ADR time to get seated

(not a good thing with a hungry, tired autistic child!). I wouldn't mind so much if they were just running behind, but instead, they were seating people who walked up with no ADR's! We're talking about several families who did this, not just a few. As I was standing there trying to find out how long it would take us to get seated, several people were able to walk up and "put there name on the list." If you're THAT busy, turn people away, just like the other restaurants do!!! Needless to say, Spectromagic started while we were still eating, and autistic DD started getting really anxious about us seeing the parade, as she knows it's one of my favorite things to do, and I had to leave without eating the dessert I had just gotten, so she'd calm down. We couldn't even stay for Wishes, b/c DD had gotten too stressed out over dinner and the parade, and needed to go back to the resort to "chill out." I will have to think twice before scheduling CP for and ADR next time. I was quite disappointed in the customer service we received. The staff was apologetic, yet they continued to seat people who had no ADR's...very frustrating!

mickey2minnie1 · 12-31-2009, 11:36 PM

We enjoyed the whole package at 1900 Park Fare. It was great all the way around. We still talk about it!

perkinsrose · 01-01-2010, 09:05 AM

Stepmother is nasty! Truly stays in character! We have some great pictures of the stepsisters but stepmom really spooked DD who was under 7 at the time!

We LOVE Crystal Palace. Soo sad in refurb this trip. Normally, we can't miss Pooh & friends and lunch there every trip. We were even going to do breakfast AND lunch this time until we realized they were closed!

Floridian dinner is great though for those that need a Cinderella fix and don't want to use up 2 dining credits on Cinderella's RoyalTable and/or can't get ADRs there...

djblu883 · 01-01-2010, 09:21 AM

Our family with 4 year old included perferred 1900 Park Fare for both the food and character interaction. Pooh is fun but the Step Sisters can't be beat. BTW we had breakfast there too and the Mad Hatter was awesome!!!

MinnieForMe · 01-01-2010, 01:25 PM

We actually liked the food better at 1900 Fare. All around it was a great experience. We dressed up and had pictures taken outside the Floridian (don't know if the photopass photographers still do this).

I told my 10 year old son to kiss Cinderellas hand and she swooned over him. When it came time for a waltz, she came over and picked him. He was mortified but we got some great pictures and he really was a good sport about it.

Either way, you won't be disappointed.

MickeyNicki · 01-02-2010, 09:32 AM

If I had to choose I would say CP but I dont like how salty the food has become and the noise level is insane. We will never set foot back in 1900 PF even though Cinderella and group are a blast, the food is just gross.

Chelley00 · 01-02-2010, 09:40 AM

We went to Crystal Palace and 1900 both in November. I was disappointed in Park Fare. The stepsisters didn't make a fuss or anything over anyone in our section. It was truely boring. The food was good, but we liked the food better at Crystal Palace.

Just be prepared if you go to Park Fare for the stepsisters, you may not get "fun" ones.

disneymath · 01-02-2010, 11:22 AM

OP ... we love CP and plan to go back on our upcoming trip this August. (It will be our third time for dinner.) We're also thinking about 1900 Park Fare, but a few of the comment here now have me second guessing ...

Quote:

Originally Posted by perkinsrose

Stepmother is nasty! Truly stays in character! We have some great pictures of the stepsisters but stepmom really spooked DD who was under 7 at the time!

Can you be a bit more specific about what the Stepmom did that spooked your DD. The last thing we would want is for one of the boys (who will be 3 years old and 16 months old) to get spooked.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chelley00

We went to Crystal Palace and 1900 both in November. I was disappointed in Park Fare. The stepsisters didn't make a fuss or anything over anyone in our section. It was truely boring. The food was good, but we liked the food better at Crystal Palace.

Just be prepared if you go to Park Fare for the stepsisters, you may not get "fun" ones.

By "fun" did you mean "interactive" or "nice"? Because, not interactive would be a bummer, but not nice would not be good.

kdaisy20 · 01-02-2010, 11:28 AM

We have not been to CP but 1900PF we went to for both breakfast and dinner about a year ago. Breakfast was great but with dinner we were disappointed with and will probably not go back for awhile. We are looking at going next winter and thinking about trying CP.

The entertainment was excellent for both though.

12-31-2009, 04:23 PM	#1
harrington_67 Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 6	1900 Park Fare or Crystal Palace Dinner Buffet? Our family will be traveling to Disney this summer. We are debating between 1900 Park Fare or Crystal Palace for Dinner. If you had one choice for Dinner, which choice would you make and why? Thanks for taking the time to post

12-31-2009, 04:38 PM	#2
ncmickeyluvr darn. I really like being right...maybe next time What? You don't think shivering is exercise? Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: North Carolina Posts: 1,721	1900 Park Fare for the character at dinner...step sisters are a HOOT. Crystal palace for the food. __________________ Me , DH41 , DD13, DS10 and baby makes 5....coming January 2013! Quick trip to Pop Century! October 2012 Port Orleans French Quarter November 2011 DD's 12th Birthday and first MVMCP! Port Orleans French Quarter September 2010 Port Orleans French Quarter September 2009 Bounceback w/ Free Dining! Port Orleans French Quarter October 2008 All Star Music November 2006

12-31-2009, 04:49 PM	#4
Mom loves Disney DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 579	Crystal Palace for the food. If you just want character interaction then 1900 Park Fare, but last week the food was not as good as it was before. We were in general disappointed in the food everywhere except LeCellier and Beaches and Cream. I hope you have better luck!! __________________ All Star Music Oct. 2005 All Star Movies Oct. 2006 Wilderness Lodge March 2007 Wilderness Lodge Dec. 2007 All Star Music June 2008 Wilderness Lodge Dec. 2008 CSR Dec. 2009 CSR Dec. 2011 Pop Century April 2012 Beach Club/Wilderness Lodge Oct. 2012 WL Dec. 2012

12-31-2009, 08:43 PM	#7
wvdislover DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Location: Cross Lanes, WV Posts: 1,363	We did both on our last trip, and enjoyed the food at both. It was our first trip to 1900 Park Fare...as PP said, the step-sisters were a hoot! We've always enjoyed going to Crystal Palace, and the family didn't want to skip it this year. However, when we got there, the place was packed! I had made my ADR's at 90 days out (it's back to 180 now), at 7am in the morning, so I'd get the time I wanted. I had it scheduled so we could eat, watch Spectromagic, and then see Wishes. It took us over an hour past our ADR time to get seated (not a good thing with a hungry, tired autistic child!). I wouldn't mind so much if they were just running behind, but instead, they were seating people who walked up with no ADR's! We're talking about several families who did this, not just a few. As I was standing there trying to find out how long it would take us to get seated, several people were able to walk up and "put there name on the list." If you're THAT busy, turn people away, just like the other restaurants do!!! Needless to say, Spectromagic started while we were still eating, and autistic DD started getting really anxious about us seeing the parade, as she knows it's one of my favorite things to do, and I had to leave without eating the dessert I had just gotten, so she'd calm down. We couldn't even stay for Wishes, b/c DD had gotten too stressed out over dinner and the parade, and needed to go back to the resort to "chill out." I will have to think twice before scheduling CP for and ADR next time. I was quite disappointed in the customer service we received. The staff was apologetic, yet they continued to seat people who had no ADR's...very frustrating! __________________ July '89--Fort Wilderness; Feb '93--Dolphin, POR; Feb '95--Marriott World Center; Feb '97--Marriott World Center, POR; Feb '99--Marriott World Center; April '02--AS Movies; Feb '03--Gaylord Palms, Hard Rock Hotel; Feb '04--Dolphin, Hotel at Florida Mall; Feb '06--POR, Dolphin; June '06--POP; Sept '07--AKL (a dream come true!!!); Feb '08--Coronado Springs Resort/Marriott World Center; Sept '08--Beach Club/Disney Wonder (our first Disney Cruise!!!); Feb '09--Disneyland; Sept '09--Beach Club; Sept '10--Beach Club (3D Travel's Ultimate Field Trip); Sept '11--All-Star Music Family Suites (3D Travel's Ultimate Field Trip); Sept '12--Art of Animation (3D Travel's Ultimate Field Trip for Homeschoolers)

12-31-2009, 11:36 PM	#8
mickey2minnie1 DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,678	We enjoyed the whole package at 1900 Park Fare. It was great all the way around. We still talk about it! __________________ June 2013 6 nights Reunion/5 nights Poly GVCL Nov/Dec 2010 5 nights at the Poly with my 3 children June 2010 3 nights at the Poly w/ DH Oct/Nov 2009 8 nights at the Poly GVCL Oct/Nov 2007 9 nights at the Poly Me DH DS 16 DS 13 DD 10 Sebastian 5

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12-31-2009, 04:41 PM	#3
let'sgo DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 1,141	1900 Park Fare!! We had SOOOO much fun there. Make sure that you talk with the step sisters.

12-31-2009, 04:50 PM	#5
goofypete Earning My Ears Join Date: Dec 2009 Posts: 10	I vote for the Crystal Palace

12-31-2009, 06:14 PM	#6
mom2val Can't wait to go back Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: usa Posts: 1,418	We had dinner at both 2 weeks ago. I'd vote for Crystal Palace. The food was much better. Who doesn't love Pooh? Also you don't have to leave the park. Park Fair was just okay. We went in 2005 and loved it. This time Cinderella and the Prince flew by our table. I barely had time to snap 1 picture. The Step Mom and Sisters as everyone has said are great.

01-01-2010, 09:05 AM	#9
perkinsrose DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,006	Stepmother is nasty! Truly stays in character! We have some great pictures of the stepsisters but stepmom really spooked DD who was under 7 at the time! We LOVE Crystal Palace. Soo sad in refurb this trip. Normally, we can't miss Pooh & friends and lunch there every trip. We were even going to do breakfast AND lunch this time until we realized they were closed! Floridian dinner is great though for those that need a Cinderella fix and don't want to use up 2 dining credits on Cinderella's RoyalTable and/or can't get ADRs there... __________________ WDW (offsite) late 70s, DL (offsite) early 80s, WDW (offsite) mid 80s Contemporary Jan 2006 All-Star Sports Feb 2007 All-Star Sports Feb 2008 Polynesian ! Feb 2009 Buy4getFree! Beach Club Jan 2010 Buy4getFree! POFQ Jan 2011 Beach Club July 2012 Beach Club June 2013

01-01-2010, 09:21 AM	#10
djblu883 DIS Veteran Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Tuscaloosa,Alabama Posts: 2,205	1900 Park Fare vs Crystal Palace Our family with 4 year old included perferred 1900 Park Fare for both the food and character interaction. Pooh is fun but the Step Sisters can't be beat. BTW we had breakfast there too and the Mad Hatter was awesome!!! __________________ Oct. 18-24th is fall, hoping for FREE dining....it's a gamble but well worth the fun of trying yet a new to me resort

01-01-2010, 01:25 PM	#11
MinnieForMe DIS Veteran Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,586	We actually liked the food better at 1900 Fare. All around it was a great experience. We dressed up and had pictures taken outside the Floridian (don't know if the photopass photographers still do this). I told my 10 year old son to kiss Cinderellas hand and she swooned over him. When it came time for a waltz, she came over and picked him. He was mortified but we got some great pictures and he really was a good sport about it. Either way, you won't be disappointed. __________________ Michelle 2000 - Dixie Landings 2002, 2003, 2004, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010 and 2011 at the Sheraton Vistana and Cypress Palms. Is it too early to plan 2012? I need to remind myself often to: "Enjoy life. To remember that life is not Disney World and you certainly don't want a fastpass. Make the most of everyday and enjoy the ride!"

01-02-2010, 09:32 AM	#12
MickeyNicki It is pretty darn sad when a valet picks you out as a big Boma eater Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 21,449	If I had to choose I would say CP but I dont like how salty the food has become and the noise level is insane. We will never set foot back in 1900 PF even though Cinderella and group are a blast, the food is just gross. __________________ December 2012 trip with KatMark and Family! October 2012 The big 40th Birthday Trip! October 2011 Live Dining Reviews, F&W, Birthday, Early Anniversary & Halloween! May 2011 Todd's Birthday Trip February 2011 A Valentine's Gift Weekend! November 2010 Live Dining Reviews, F&W, Anniversary and Xmas all rolled into one! November 2009 Dining Reviews October 2009 Live Dining Reviews F&W time! August 2009 Live Dining Reviews June 2009 Live Dining Reviews March 2009 Live Dining Reviews January 2009 Live Dining Reviews..with KIDS! October 2008 Live Dining Reviews August 2008 Live Dining Reviews June 2008 Dining Reviews! March/April 2008 Live Reviews

01-02-2010, 09:40 AM	#13
Chelley00 DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Indiana Posts: 4,415	We went to Crystal Palace and 1900 both in November. I was disappointed in Park Fare. The stepsisters didn't make a fuss or anything over anyone in our section. It was truely boring. The food was good, but we liked the food better at Crystal Palace. Just be prepared if you go to Park Fare for the stepsisters, you may not get "fun" ones. __________________ Me, DH, DS20 DS17 DD11 DS8 A little of everything. WDW, US/IOA, Seaworld, Legoland. 14 nights in Orlando Oct 2012 Finished 14 days in Orlando with food allergies October 2012 Finished Past trips: 2006 Sunset Lakes, 2008 Sunset Lakes, 2009 Mother/Daughter trip AKL, 2010 Poly, 2012 Wyndham Bonnet Creek Upcoming: June 2013 Hilton Head DVC Resort, October 2014 TBA

01-02-2010, 11:28 AM	#15
kdaisy20 Earning My Ears Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 14	We have not been to CP but 1900PF we went to for both breakfast and dinner about a year ago. Breakfast was great but with dinner we were disappointed with and will probably not go back for awhile. We are looking at going next winter and thinking about trying CP. The entertainment was excellent for both though.

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