DLRP Review

Reviews

1. Booked for 3pm, but had to wait about 20 minutes to be seated-upstairs, which was a bit of a let down. It was not very convenient to have to go up and down the stairs with food. Only some of the characters came upstairs, but those that did spent some quality time with the children. There was a fantastic view of the room, but it wasn’t very comfortable sitting on the barstools. Quite enjoyed the meal, but won’t be rushing back.

   By bivvy on 17th April 2008 at 9:31 pm

2. Lunch at the Lucky Nugget Saloon was supposed to be another highlight of the trip. Unfortunately it was another dining experience to be forgotten. The charachters were plentiful. I guess we got our share but a couple of ‘pushy mums’ ensured that thier children got in at every opportunity instead of waiting for the charachters to come to thier table. Most annoying. The food was average but the best items quickly disappeared with what seemed an excessively long time for them to be replenished. Raeding the reviews I guess it is a bit hit and miss whether you have a good time. The restaurant decor was well themed and supprising large. It is just a shame the rest of the experience was so non-descript.

   By pmdavies33 on 11th April 2008 at 2:50 pm

3. We had a Character lunch here in September 2007 and we didn’t liked it. Although we had a reservation we needed to wait about 20 minutes to get seated. Inside it was very busy and bad organised. Everytime we went to the buffet nothing was left and it lasted ages to get filled again.

   Lot of Characters came not to our table only Mickey and a Country Bear. The other Characters ( who didn’t came to us) were Baloo, Chip’n'Dale and Daisy. The food was announced as Tex Mex but it was not. Everything looked disgusting and tasted awful and spiceless. We were very disappointed.

   By Disneyana on 6th March 2008 at 4:51 pm

4. Returned to the Lucky Nugget again in November 2007, prebooked and arrived to find the restaurant extremely busy with a queue of people waiting, presumably those who hadn’t booked, as we were seated straight away. As a buffet meal this one can’t be faulted, fabulous selection, constantly replenished in a beautiful setting. A favourite for my older children anyway but for my niece, 5 the character interaction was superb. Everyone enjoyed their meals and I highly recommend the Phantom Manor Cocktail.

   Unfortunately I can’t rate this restaurant again, see previous review which is a great pity as it deserves a much better rank than 6.9

   By Maleficent-Mum on 9th February 2008 at 5:03 pm

5. I went here for lunch last week and it was great, the place was really quiet and we had loads of characters come out and my daughter had really good character interaction. The food was nice aswell and i found the staff really friendly. I will be going here for lunch again

   By littlemermaid83 on 3rd February 2008 at 7:50 pm

6. This is our children’s favourite restaurant. It’s an all you can eat buffet. We’ve been 6-7 times. On one occasion the food was a little tepid, otherwise its been consistently good. You’re not rushed, the service and character interaction is good, the decor is beautifully themed, and you should have a band on stage as well. The one time that they didn’t have a band (the same occasion that the food was below standard), it just wasn’t the same. Apparently they used to have can can dancers… bring them back!!!

   By markpsych on 28th December 2007 at 11:39 am

7. We booked in advance and having read reviews arrived 15 min early. Had a seat by the stage, a band playing christmas music, and 6 characters came out! Food was great as could give the children a non chips meal! no rush to eat, very relaxed. So we went back 2 days later, even better food and 9 characters came! Our children loved it! Great chrismassy atmosphere.

   Really recommend if like us you have very little children, as around the park they got pushed aside a little at the meet and greets.

   By Newbietodisney on 22nd December 2007 at 11:16 am

8. Three Little Girls - Hungry - YES, this was excellent!

   We prebooked and arrived close to midday, we were given a choice of seating close to the stage (live music), and close to the EXTENSIVE BUFFET. Almost spoilt for choice (almost), the food was superb from start to finish.

   Within minutes of sitting, Mickey AND Minnie came to the table, cuddled the children, and spent plenty of time with them. As they moved on to other children, character after character ‘appeared’ and always spent plenty of time ensuring the little ones enjoyed the real magic of Disney.

   My little three year old just threw her arms around Pluto, Goofy, Mickey . . . etc. etc., and hugged, and hugged, and hugged - well you get the idea!

   Will definitely do it again.

   TIP: Prebook, and ask for discount with Disney Half Board ticket - get there as close to opening as possible (midday), and you won’t regret it.

   By Alan Ashwood on 5th November 2007 at 11:18 pm

9. Variable, we’ve been a couple of times, mainly for the children who enjoy getting their own meals and meeting the characters. The food is ‘ok’ but it’s something of a ‘bun fight’ to actually get your meal. The characters try their best to visit everyone but each time there are children (and parents) following them around - getting in the way - rather than waiting at their table for them.

   The decor is excellent and the staff work hard to make it work, but its not the most relaxing place to have a meal. Getting a second drink can take a time as the staff usually look for the new arrivals and wait on them. Getting the bill has the same problem at the end. A good place for the children to see the characters, but not the best.

   By phildis66 on 4th November 2007 at 7:52 pm

10. We had a terrible time here. We booked for 1200 sitting, turned up at 1155 and did not get sat down until 1230. For some unknown reason the CM on the door spent all her time fussing with bits of paper and not talking to the now very long line of customers.

    I eventually broke rank and complained about the time it was taking (nicely) only to be told by the now stressed CM that everyone was waiting (oh, incidently, the restaurant was pretty much empty). She had missed the point I was trying to make, so I said to her again that perhaps she should try and sit ALL of us down, rather than playing with bits of paper.

    Eventually we got sat down. The food was average (for a buffet). Characters wereOK, but Prince John was playfully hitting people on the head with his robe (which was funny), Unfortunately, he was being a bit to “in-character” and managed to upset a few people at different tables (i.e. they went “ow!” and were rubbing their heads afterwards).

    The waiting staff were grumpy and surly. On three occasions I saw the waiters curse a character for being in their way. Hmmm…

    The room itself is great - lovely decorations and layout.

    Finally, the bill arrived and they managed to muck that up (big time) and they evetually sent over the manager who seemed to be the only person with any intelligence.

    In summary, in comparison to the equivalent at Cafe Mickey (character lunch), the Lucky Nuggett pales into insignificance. Most un-Disney like and it pains me to advice people to stay away. Maybe we got them on a bad day….

    By gillburt on 26th October 2007 at 12:08 pm

11. We did the character lunch at the Lucky Nugget in March, 2006 and couldn’t fault it. Superb choice of starters, main courses and desserts, buffet style and you can have as much of as many different things as you want, great if like me you can never decide which dessert to choose! Hostess was very attentive, lots of characters present and despite the restaurant being full we were visited by all of them. Good fun for the kids and a fabulous meal to boot.
    My sons’ now 13 and 8 rank it as their favourite restaurant.

    By Maleficent-Mum on 20th October 2007 at 11:17 pm