This place is great if you want to have a great view of magic Kingdom during the fireworks…read more I've heard it's hard to get a reservation and I can imagine why, it's not a huge place and it's located at a very popular location. The drinks are good but a quite over priced. The food is ok again but severely over priced for what it is with the only thing priced appropriately is the 7 layer chocolate cake which can be shared as it is quite large. The pretzel everyone mentions is good but again way very over priced. The server we had was very nice and even offered us to box the second cake included with the wicked wind down to take home. He did forget that I requested no ice in my first drink and i had to request water refills and soda refills several times and wasn't very fast at bringing the drinks, but he was pleasant overall I would go again mainly for the view and maybe a drink, but knowing what to expect helps.

A classy smaller bar with light fare. This was a villains…read moretheme and allows for some of the best firework viewing of Magic Kingdom nightly fireworks. Usally accessible to members who are staying at one of the DVC Bay Lake Tower resort. There is a somewhat secret elevator available just off of the lobby and is the only one that goes to the 16th floor

We tried the burger, fish sandwich, and wings, and this restaurant's take on Polynesian inspired…read morefood was excellent. The flavors were well done across the board. The fish sandwich could have used a bit more fish, but the taste itself was very good. The dining experience was professional, and the atmosphere was pleasant and relaxed. While prices at the resort are on the higher side, they clearly put care into the quality of the food, and the meal felt worth the price.

Papaya Club is located at Conrad Orlando at Evermore. It's next to the lagoon and has beautiful…read morewater views. We were sat at a nice lounge seating area overlooking the lagoon. Nice and cozy for a relaxed dinner. Not gonna lie, everything here is quite pricey! But beautiful indoor/outdoor tropical beach vibe here with plenty of seating. Our server was Omar and he was wonderful. Very hospitable and nice. He was also helpful in recommendations for food and drinks. Everything we ordered: * Surf Rider $20 * Grilled Jerk Chicken Wings $28 * Maui-Style Ribs $26 * Crab Cake $28 * Fried Fish Sandwich $32 MKT * Pandan Tres Leches $12 Got Surf Rider with Mezcal substitute, no additional cost. Omar confirmed price was same for this sub. Grilled Jerk Chicken Wings had great flavor but wish it was crispier. Maui-Style Ribs were so damn good and I don't even love ribs, I think it was the Asian style ribs and flavor that I actually enjoyed. Fell off the bone meat too. Crab Cakes were just ok and for $28 it was not worth it for that one crab cake. Fried Fish Sandwich was my favorite as it had good texture with slaw, pickled and herbs combo along with the generous portion of red snapper fish! I was excited about the Pandan Tres Leches because I love pandan flavors but this didn't hit the spot for me. Pandan flavor was good but didn't love it as Tres Leches, maybe try a Pandan Creme Brûlée or Cheesecake? Just an idea. Lovely dinner all in all. You cannot beat the front row seat to the lagoon and sunset. But honestly, it's really expensive for the appetizers. The market price of $32 for the Fried Fish Sandwich was fair and that was my favorite so it was worth it. Appetizers costing a whopping $26-$28 each was too much. We had a lovely experience though and happy we got to check it out. Food if great quality but overpriced for the appetizers. That's all. Everything else was wonderful.

Trader Sam's is always a fun time. Tiki bars are a cool vibe. But adding the interactive elements…read morewith the lights, sounds, props, animations in the artwork. It's a fun time. Make sure to get there early so you can add your name to the wait list. Friday night we waited about 2 hours checking in at 8pm. Loved our drinks! Tasty and nice looking. It's always a must do when resort hopping if you have the time.

As a tiki bar aficionado, Trader Sam's is the real deal. Besides the authentic atmosphere (with…read moreanimation, no less!), potent drinks and interesting history, the phenomenally entertaining staff bring the experience to the next level. Bonus for the cool tiki mugs you can buy and add to your collection (I still have my mom's tiki glasses from the 60s and 70s). Depending on what drink you order, they may lower the lights, turn on the volcano and start chanting. I'll be honest, as an introvert, this wasn't my jam the first time I visited, because we were seated at the bar and the bartenders chose me for one of the acts. But the last two times, we were seated at a table in the very back and I love to watch from my dark corner. My husband ordered a zombie and our waitress did a hilarious zombie act as she brought it over to him. It's just so fun. I ordered a pineapple drink that featured Dole Whip and I didn't love it because the consistency was reminiscent of a Slurpee rather than Dole Whip. I feel like drinks are a little hit or miss and some are strong AF so know what you're getting into. Other things to keep in mind: if there's just two of you and you're not sitting at the bar, you will share a table. I don't love this but it is what it is. One time the couple we were seated with was cool but this last time, I made the mistake of making a light political comment that was meant with stony silence... my bad, but I don't need to think about putting my foot in my mouth if I'm not seated with strangers. All good, though, because for half the time we had our four-top to ourselves. This place is great for groups if you're willing to wait. Use the My Disney Exp app to put your name on the waitlist.

Went to The Whiskey while in Orlando and listennnnn... they did NOT disappoint…read more First off... the burgers? Freaking AMAZING. I had the Salty Pear Burger and babyyyyy... that melted brie had me questioning my entire life . I was over there dipping the fries that came with the burger INTO the melted brie because why not?! Dang gone good. Juicy burger, flavorful, cooked right... just chef's kiss. Now let's talk about those fried sweet potatoes drizzled with cinnamon and homemade caramel... OMG. I was in complete awe. Sweet, salty, crispy, warm... yeahhhh they snapped with those. I love Brussels sprouts too, but I ain't even make it over there because them sweet potatoes had my full undivided attention . Hubby said the Brussels were DELISH though. And the Gin Smash?! Whew . The bartender absolutely DID THAT. Smooth, refreshing, dangerous in the "I might order another one" type of way . They have inside and outside seating plus a nice bar area that gives laid back but still vibey. The energy was easygoing and welcoming... not stiff or pretentious. Our server Monica was AMAZING. Personable, down to earth, attentive... just good people energy. She even brought me a small container of their pimento cheese and LISTENNNN... I cannot make this up. DELISH ‍. Fresh, flavorful, not overly creamy like some places do it. I was dipping EVERYTHING in it. Fries... burger... probably would've dipped my drink if nobody was looking . One thing I also appreciated was seeing the kitchen staff actively cleaning equipment and the grill area. Apparently this is something they regularly do because a friend shared she's witnessed the same thing before too... and honestly? That matters. Cleanliness and consistency will keep people coming back. All I know is I'm thankful I live in Tampa because if I lived closer, my wallet and waistline would both be stressed and I've come too far for that... But... I'll definitely be back

When we are on this side of town, we always stop in here and have lunch…read more We arrived on Tuesday around 2:30 or 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Happy hour was just starting or had started, but there wasn't anything on the happy hour menu that stood out to us. They had the Suncreek Brewery Strawberry ale on tap so I had a couple glasses of that. It's perfect for the summer. It's a very light and very refreshing beer. My husband drank Yuengling. We both end up getting a taster of Bourbon later on. My husband went with the six year Willet And really enjoyed it. He said it definitely got better the more that you drank. I opted for something that I've seen in the stores but haven't purchased yet. I was able to try both the dancing panda eight year as well as the dancing panda 10 year. A cheaper bottle of bourbon but definitely good flavor. The 10 was my favorite. For food, I got an order of the S & S sweet potato fries, which comes with a light caramel drizzle. These fries are cooked perfectly and so delicious. My husband got the garlic Parm wings, and while the crunch was perfect on them.(he ordered them crunchy) -he was not a fan of their garlic Parmesan sauce. It just felt like the garlic, overpowered any of the Parmesan. Overall, we enjoyed our time here and the two bartenders that were working the bar, were excellent and very attentive.

I loved the Banana Bread Espresso Martini (as recommended by the D3 club. As a typical Disney…read morecocktail, I think it was $19, but so worth it! The service was quick and the atmosphere is nice. Definitely a good stop when you're at the Boardwalk Inn or just passing through.

My friend was in Orlando to support a conference at the Dolphin, and she suggested we meet at this…read morelounge in the Boardwalk Inn hotel. As you enter the hotel, the bar is to your right and as you walk down the hallway, you turn to the left by the staircase, and you are there. It's a nice, small bar with additional tables and chairs on the balcony. On the Sunday evening that we went, there was no waitress to take your order. You selected the menu from the bar area and then placed your order with the bartender. We ordered the Askur Gimlet ($19.50) and the Sparkling Hibiscus ($18.50) cocktails. My friend enjoyed her gimlet, and my hibiscus drink was nice, but a little sweet for me. The hibiscus flower in the glass was edible, which was cool to experience. Overall, nice place for a cocktail, but the prices are high and the drinks were not that strong. I know this is a Disney resort and you pay extra for the environment, but I expected a little more for $20+ drinks (with tax and tip) and minimal service. However, it's a quaint spot to stop in for the experience.

Always a good time here. Love the theming in the place…read more Went for drinks which as always were big and strong. Ordered the mine car meatballs. You gotta try these. Service was great and the outdoor seating had great views of the harbor.

This place was chill. I wandered in to get out of the heat and crowds from Disney Spings…read more It was pretty empty when I went in so I had no trouble getting a spot at the bartop. I ordered the wings and shrimp fritters at my bartender Bridget's suggestion, and both items came out quickly and were pretty tasty. I would come back again if I am in the area.

It feels weird to be doing a review of Jellyrolls when it is closing soon. But they are scheduled…read moreto close their location in Walt Disney World, located at the Boardwalk on April 19th. I have not been here in years, probably almost 15 years, so I was excited when some friends came to visit and wanted to head over here one last time. This is a dueling piano bar that takes music requests, and then the two piano players play and sing your song. It is located on Disney's Boardwalk Resort, on the boardwalk. There is a cost to get inside, which is $22. There are a few different discount codes that you can use, which we did, and it saved us $2 each. Once inside they have 2 bars, tables and chairs and then a lot of standing room. They open their doors at 7:00pm but music does not start until 8:00pm. I do wish it started right at 7, but the hour moved fast. And since it is closing soon, the line was long. We got in line about 30 minutes before opening, and we had almost 10-12 groups in front of us. We also had to save seats for 7 more people. They do have a sign that says you cannot do this, but we did. The manager at one point, asked how many additional chairs we needed, and she brought them to us. I think at this point; they probably don't care. We had 2 high top tables towards the back lower section. They do bring you your first cup of water along with popcorn. I thought the popcorn was a nice touch. If you want more water, they have big jugs on the bars, you can go and grab it yourself. The popcorn your server will refill for you. Our server was so nice, he brought extra waters to the table right away, so it looked like there were more people sitting, while we waited for our friends. He checked on us many times throughout the night. He really was on top of everything, and we didn't have to wait very long when our drinks were empty. Jellyrolls is very expensive. They have beer, a few wine options and then mixed drinks. They do have a full bar so they can also make you a drink not on the menu. There are a few specialty drinks on their menu along with their bucket style drinks. I will say I felt the drinks on their menu were very high, especially for Disney prices. We stuck with beer which was about $10.25 per bottle. Guiness for my husband and Corona for myself. I felt that was pretty reasonable considering being at Disney. The piano players play what is requested and they had hundreds of suggestions. You write your song request on the napkins and then you bring them up to the pianos, or your server can bring them. As with most piano bars, if you are tipping them with the song request, they will more than likely play it. I felt that they were picking and choosing songs. For most of the first hour I did not know the song or did not care for the song. I found myself actually sort of bored. They did a lot of older songs, and not many newer songs. At one point they sang some Disney songs, but it was mostly non-Disney. Its hard to tell in my photos but they did have hundreds of requests. I'm not sure why the songs chosen were not the best, as I said I was bored and looking at my phone. That was really the only negative. I think the excitement of this place also goes with who is in the audience. If they audience is engaged, it makes for a better experience. I will say it is extremely loud in here! It was so hard to talk to people at our table. The night we went, again, closing this month, it was packed. Someone at one point came over and said he had been standing the whole time, could I signal him when I was leaving. It was a strange request personally. I think if you are interested in going in the next couple weeks, you need to get here early. There are no questions that this place is not going to be packed. Make the effort, and go early, especially if you want a table. How do we get here? That is the other issue. Disney has made it almost impossible to park at the resorts without a reservation. If I am coming at 7:00 pm at night, I am clearly not trying to hop into the park and get free parking. I think they need to loosen their strings, especially for the Boardwalk. There is the Atlantic Dance Hall and Jellyrolls, open at night. If you do not have a reservation, you are not parking here. Park at Disney Springs and take a bus, just be mindful of when the last bus heads back to Disney Springs. You can also take an Uber, but I have heard, resorts are not even allowing Ubers to go in. I really think Disney needs to loosen the strings on parking especially at places with nighttime activities. All in all, Jellyrolls is fun but be prepared to spend lots of money. They charge at the door; drinks are expensive as well. It is sad that they are closing, they have been here for almost 30 years. I am very curious what will be replacing it. Disney does not have a ton of nighttime activities and they are about to lose one more. I would say if you can, check it out in the next couple weeks before it closes.

Jellyrolls is now officially closed but there are other locations around the US. They closed on…read moreApril 19th. We didnt really come here all the time, but I have been here a few times. We went during their last two weeks of being open with some friends visiting from out of town. Jellyrolls is a dueling piano bar that takes music requests, which you write on a napkin, and then two piano players play and sing your song. It's identical to Howl at the Moon if you have ever been there. They were located a Disney's Boardwalk Resort. There is a cost to get inside, which is $22. Once inside there are 2 bars, tables and chairs and then tons of standing room. The doors open at 7:00pm but music does not start until 8:00pm. We did have a line to get in, and waited about 30 minutes before opening, there were about 10-12 groups in front of us. We also had to save seats for 7 additional people. My wife got really nervous since they have a sign that says you cannot save tables, but we did anyway. At one point, the manager asked how many additional chairs we needed, and she brought them to us. So, we felt we were ok saving seats. I will say closer to 8:00pm, people were eyeballing our tables. They do bring you your first cup of water along with popcorn. This was Disney popcorn so delicious! I liked that they had popcorn, since there was no other food they offered. If you want more water, you had to go to the bars and get it yourself from the large jugs of water they had. The popcorn your server will refill for you. Our server was incredibly friendly, he brought extra waters to the table right away, so it looked like there were more people sitting, while we waited for our friends. He checked on us many many times throughout the night and was very much on top of checking on us, getting us more drinks when we needed it. Jellyrolls is very expensive, be prepared for that. They offer a full service bar, beer and wine. There were a few speciality drinks as well as larger bucket drinks. Because of the prices, we stayed with bottles of beer which was about $10.25 per bottle. The piano players play what is requested from the audience and there were hundreds of suggestions. You write your song request on the napkins and then you bring them up to the pianos, or your server can bring them. As with most piano bars, you have a better chance to get your song plated if you include money with it. They work off tips. I felt that they were picking and choosing songs and for most of the first hour I did not know the song or did not care for the song. My wife and I were actually board and just talked to our friends, we were not even really paying attention. This is very Disney-fied, so no cursing or swearing or inappropriate songs. They did a lot of older songs, and not many newer songs and at one point played about 45 minutes of straight Disney songs. I will say that your experience is indictive of the audience. If they audience is engaged, it makes for a better experience. It's also worth noting that it is very loud inside. It was hard to talk to our group. All in all, Jellyrolls is fun but be prepared to spend lots of money. I do wish it had stayed at Disney as there is not a ton of nighttime adult things to do since Pleasure Island closed. I would be curious to find one in another state and see how they compare. I am very curious to see what is going to go in here. I haven't been here in a while but I am sad to see it go.

Ale and Compass Lounge is the lounge area at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. This lounge does have bar…read moreseating, high top tables then lower tables mostly with the couches they have. Their vibe is dark, nautical, it matches the resorts. Everything is navy blue, its pretty dark inside, but they do have a few TVs. My wife and I prefer to come here when we stay at the Yacht Club or the Beach club but we have visited a few times just to get away from the park. We also stop here when we like to do the Yacht and Beach crawl. If you are not staying here you will need to figure out a different way to access the resort. They offer a small selection of food, mostly which are appetizers, but there are a couple of items you could order as a meal. Last time we were here we did see a few people order food to go probably back to their room. Something my wife and I always have to order is the Parker House Rolls and Spreads which has three spreads and 5 rolls. The spreads include Bacon Jam, Pub Cheese, and Citrus Butter. These are so good and actually one time we stayed we ordered these every single night, they are that good. The spreads are great on their own but even better when you mix them. I would prefer the rolls to be hot but they are still great. We also ordered the Truffle Fries served with with Roasted Shallot Mayo and the meatballs which has a porcini and parmesan cream sauce, pickled mushrooms, and chive oil. Both are really delicious and easy to share or even have both as your meal. The last thing we ordered was the flatbread. They have a seasonal flatbread which was French onion soup but we found out they also offer just a pepperoni flatbread which is not on the menu. This was a great flatbread, really cheesy, great flavor, not too heavy on the pepperoni but really good overall. For drinks I really prefer to get order off the menu and get either a dirty martini or a Manhattan. They have a full bar and can do most drinks. My wife loves their wine particularly the Dr. Loosen, Dr. L. Riesling which she finds around Disney. She also enjoys a good lemon drop martini. Overall this is a great stop, it is one of my favorite lounges. It is comfy, dark, not super loud, they have great food options and great drinks. I would say stop by when you can and check it out! ACES!

Ale and Compass Lounge is the lounge area at Disney's Yacht Club Resort. There are two areas, the…read morelounge (this one) and then Ale and Compass table service restaurant. It is directly next door. The lounge has seating at the bar, a few high top tables, and then tables partnered with couches or benches. It is really designed to be a low key, relaxing lounge. We like to come here when we stay at the resort as well as just heading over when you want some relaxation with food and drinks. They do serve a small selection of food and specialty cocktails as well as beer and wine and a fully stocked bar. I have personally tried a couple of the specialty drinks as well as just ordered off the menu. I really prefer this lounge when staying at the resort, you can head down from your room and grab dinner and drinks and then head back. If you are not staying here you will need to get over to the resort in another way. On our last visit and actually every visit, my husband and I have to get the Parker House Rolls and Spreads which has three and includes the Bacon Jam, Pub Cheese, and Citrus Butter. These also come with 5 rolls. This is such a great snack, starter, whatever you want to call it. They are so good, the spreads are each delicious on their own but even better when you pair them together. My only thing would be the spreads should be not as cold, they are hard to spread on the rolls since they are cold and the rolls are also not warm. But it is minor. We also enjoy the Truffle Fries served with with Roasted Shallot Mayo. These are a good snack, very truffle heavy but still very good. If you are looking for something more substantial then I would recommend the Seasonal Market Flatbread which will vary. But what they also dont tell you if that they have a pepperoni flatbread not listed on the menu. We ordered the pepperoni last time and it was hot, crispy, had a great cheese pull and was really good. Solid flatbread. We also ordered the meatballs which has a porcini and parmesan cream sauce, pickled mushrooms, and chive oil. These were fantastic meatballs. I really enjoyed them. It had great flavor, and came with 4 meatballs. They also serve other food items such as a burger, wings and salads. The food is great. For drinks I really prefer to get what I love which is a lemon drop martini. I also enjoy some of the wines they offer. If you want a specialty cocktail then I would recommend the Seaworthy Breeze Absolut Vodka with Grapefruit and Cranberry Juices. It was a nice cocktail, not super sweet, but more on the tart side. Overall this is a great stop. We really enjoy sitting here an relaxing with some appetizers and cocktails. You can make a meal out of the food as well if you want. No reservation required, there have a decent amount of seating. I would say stop by and check it out.

Excellent food, cocktails, service, and ambiance; you cannot go wrong!…read more Everything I've had here has been great and the prices are reasonable. The Lobby Burger is definitely a standout here; be sure to pair it with some delectable truffle fries! They have very tasty cocktails as well and it's a great dinner spot. Although it's located on Four Seasons property inside Golden Oak, it's easily accessible. You can visit without a reservation, and there are typically open tables or spots at the bar you can snag with little to no wait. Be sure to ask for Adrian, for top tier service!

Fancy enough for Mickey's ears, chill enough for flip-flops…read more The Lobby Bar at Four Seasons Orlando is like Cinderella's carriage after midnight - it loses a bit of the magic, but you can still have a blast. It's not quite as fancy as the other restaurants at the Four Seasons, but it's way more relaxing than navigating the Disney crowds. Think of it as a grown-up time-out, with fancy cocktails instead of Mickey Mouse ice cream bars (although, hey, no judgment if you sneak one in). The food is tasty, but the real star is the people-watching. You'll see everything from families who accidentally wandered in from Magic Kingdom to couples on a romantic getaway. Just grab a seat, order a drink with a name longer than your vacation, and enjoy the show! Crystal is an amazing server 5

Went here on a Monday morning as we were in the area so there was no wait which is always welcome…read moreat a breakfast spot. Atmosphere is that of a more elevated diner so we were curious as to what the food was going to taste like. My husband seemed to really enjoy the croissant donuts which seem like a specialty of theirs; I thought it was ok. The churro crunch french toast was solid, hard to say whether it tasted more like french toast or churro. The classic benny was also satisfying, and it was nice to be able to sub home fries with regular fries. All in all a good breakfast option if you want fast and friendly service and consistent breakfast food.

After our first breakfast at our Disney resort was - honestly better than we expected- just not…read morewhat we were looking for when we have a little more time. We wanted a good like typical breakfast diner, and I kept coming across the standard chains - First Watch, Maple Street, etc. then this one caught my eye! There was no wait on a Monday late morning. Our server was Luna, and she was friendly and helpful. I tried their Benedict with the chicken fried steak and green chiles and - wow! That's the best twist on a Benedict I've ever heard of, and it was executed well too. Their chicken fried steak was great. The English muffin is crusted with pepper jack cheese which was an unexpected flavor. The green chiles visually looked like a lot, but it was really a great amount. When you ask for home fries crispy, boy - do they deliver! Might have been a tad crispy for my taste so I'd probably go with the standard way, just personal preference. My husband tried the home fries bowl and was happy there. One kiddo liked their burger and fries. The other ordered the pick 3, which is genius for a kids menu. No needing to substitute anything, just order exactly what the kids will eat. Coffee was just okay. I'd probably just order that elsewhere personally. But overall, this was a great find! When we're in the area, that will be a top pick for breakfasts for sure!