Anybody ever been to Disney Quest?
 

Hi All,<BR>Spur of the moment trip to Epcot and one other Disney park(not sure which one) this weekend.<BR><BR>My husband has decided that he must go to Disney Quest and check it out. Would my kids (6 & 9) also like this or should I send him in the evening on his own. I personally have no interest at all but will go along obviously if we decide to take the kids in. I'm sort of thinking the kids and I can skip it at $29 a head. <BR><BR>Also, staying at the all star sports...How is it?<BR><BR>And last but not least....It's been years since we went to Epcot...What's the best(good food, family friendly) restaurant in the countries in Epcot?<BR><BR>Thanks all!<BR>Sonya

Disney quest is definetley a childs arcade dream. My 14 year old son didn't want to leave. There are things for children of all ages. If I was you I would send the hubby with the kids and spend a quiet afternoon by the pool by myself!. We were in Disney last week and tried Le Cellier in Canada for the first time. It was one of if not the best restaurants we have tried located in Epcot

Sonya,<BR>I went with my family to Disney when my boys were 7 and 10. Disney Quest was the 10 year old's favorite part of the trip. They have tons of stuff the whole family can play together. I wasn't looking forward to going (thinking it was just another arcade) but even Mama had a great time. We planned on going for 1-2 hours and I think we were there for 5 hours. <BR>When in Epcot, I reserved a table on the water at the Crown and Rose (I think it's called) it's in England. We got to watch the watershow from there and it made for a memorable evening. Food wasn't great, but not bad either. Can't say anything about all stars, we stayed at Wildnerness Lodge and really liked it. I don't think you can go wrong no matter where you stay in Disney. You get more perks in the nicer ones, though. If you buy stuffed animals, housekeeping rearranges them everyday, so they look like they are doing stuff. Upon one day's return, we found Tigger on the commode, he had strung toilet paper all across the bathroom. The boys would be excited to return to the hotel, just to see what they're animals were doing! Have a great time.

I have been to Disney Quest many times. It is a preteen boy's dream. Six is a little young for some of the attractions - many involve wearing a virtual reality helmet and visor, and the little guys had a hard time adjusting. The helmets are heavy and too large for them. Also, the design-your-own roller coaster is too advanced for six year olds. Nine year olds had a great time.

My husband and I went to Disney Quest just out of curiosity about a month ago thinking it was going to be around 1-2 hours we were there about 5 and could have stayed about 2 more it was unexpectedly great. I agree with the previous- Dad and kids will have the best time, lots for them to do together you may have a great time as well but if you want to make the boys happy and save some money send them and enjoy the relax. As far as were to eat at Epcot we are season pass holders and have dinned at every resturant. Make reservations well in advance for JAPAN were you can watch the chef cook, the kids seem to really enjoy the entertainment of the chef and they will cook simple things incase the kids are not crazy about eating Japanese food plus the fact that the food is wonderful we have been to several outside Japanese rest. and none compair. Also just outside of the rest. to the right is a lady that if you are lucky will make the kids animals out of taffy candy it is a great art and its FREE and if you hang out long enough this is also a great character spot. Goodluck!

Hi again,<BR><BR>Thanks for the terrific responses! I am now considering sending the 9 year old and dad in the evening while the 6 year old and I relax in the hotel. Sounds like too much hands on assistance would be required for the 6 year old.<BR><BR>In regard to restaurants, we have a japanese place here that cooks on the table so that might not be exciting enough. What do they serve at the restaurant in Canada? What are your other favorite kid type restaurants with good food in epcot?<BR><BR>Thanks!

You may want to consider the Living Seas restaurant where you eat in front of a huge aquarium! Morocco is fun and quite good, as long as you don't mind the kids seeing excellent belly dancing! I also think the long tables and um-pah entertainment in Germany is fun.<BR>I think your plan for Dad and 9-yr-old son to DQ is excellent.

Do not go to the morocco restaurant. I went there with my daughter and we both agreed it was the worst place we had ever eaten at Disney. Please note we have been to Disney at least once per year for the past 10 years and have traveled all over the real (not Disney) world. The folks at the table next to ours agreed with us as well. The food is bland, bland, bland and expensive even for Disney.<BR><BR>We like the Japanese lounge for sashimi and watching the parade or lasar show (but we really like raw fish). Ate at the German place once and were not impressed. Very expensive bratwurst essentially. Take out Mexican is ok. The Chinese restaurant is very good, but we left slightly hungry (a first for a Chinese dinner). It is also slightly expensive (at Disney haha). Rose and Crown is ok, brit pub food, but hard to get a table.<BR><BR>Disney Quest: Went with my kids when they were late teens and we were under-whelmed but they would have loved it younger. I personnally like video games (tomb-raider is my fave) but I was bored after 1 hour. So mom, if I were you I would let dad and the kids go and I would go to a spa at the grand floridian.<BR><BR>All star is the least expensive disney location as you probably know. However, it still has some magic going for it. Rooms are small but nice, land-scaping not quite up to the other resorts. But you can take the bus and go to the other resorts, don't know if you can use the spas. <BR><BR>Last time we were there (Christmas 2000) with our college age son, hubby and I decided to go to the Grand Floridian for dinner (great sea food restaurant) and who should we come across at the GF pool but our son who was reading a book by the pool. Of course he wanted dinner with us. I guess like minds think alike. He said he was on a pool tour of Disney. He went to each location and sat and read for awhile while soaking up the atmosphere at the different resorts. We were staying at Dixie Landings at the time.<BR><BR>Don't know if this helps. Have an excellent vacation.

dejahma and orlando local:<BR><BR>It sounds like you guys really know your Epcot restaurants...We are now considering the Living Seas for one meal but really want to eat in the Countries for the other meal and I am getting conflicting reviews here as well as when I did a search on Epcot restaurants. Tell me, with a 6 & 9 year old which restaurant would you go to (other than Japan because we do that regularly).<BR><BR>Thanks!!!

I have just heard from a friend that Disney Quest is not run very well and that there are lots of teenagers running wild about the place. She also said there is only 1 disney employee on each floor and all of the lines for the games are very long. Her recommendation was DON"T GO with the kids but my husband would probably enjoy it.<BR><BR>Well, we're set on Dad and 9 year old daughter going but now I'm wondering. His plan was to turn her loose in the place for a couple of hours while he did his own thing and she did hers....Is this a bad idea?<BR><BR>Also, still looking for Epcot restaurant advice.<BR><BR>Thanks so much!!!you guys are the best!

topping for more info<BR><BR>Is it as crowded at Disney Quest as they say?<BR><BR>Would you eat an early lunch...say at the living seas and then a 6pm dinner in the countries or would that be too much eating?

Sonya, I disagree completely with your friend. Disney Quest is loud and very self-directed, all indoors of course, and to average adult it might seem totally wild - but there is method to madness and there are cast members to assist you. Many local resident teens get season passes and will come in on weekends, evenings. I found lines to be efficient, if something had a long line just ask the cast member is there a better time to come - they can tell you when crowds usually thin out. Had fun talking to cast members, one guy worked there parttime on sundays, he is a computer programmer in his full-time job and does this for fun. It is also very safe and secure with one entrance and one exit to the building, both monitored. Last year I felt comfortable letting my 13 yo daughter return a second time by herself while Dad & I and little sister went shopping around Downtown Disney. We just set time to meet in gift shop. (Of COURSE the exit is thru the gift shop!) our first trip to DQ we all four went, Dad got headache after while from noise and escaped to Virgin Megastore next door for a few hours, older Daughter went off by herself and met a girl same age from England, younger daughter and I did what she wanted. We checked in at central point every few hours. For LOTS MORE info go to wdwig.com, Deb wills unofficial guide site, and click on Disney Quest FAQ section. Have fun! wish I was going!

I think the food at The Land is great- really good for the kids- and it is a revolving restaurant which is cool. The 9 yr old will love Disney Quest (I did!) but save your money on the 6 yr old. Too many things they can't do and that will be frustrating.

Ok, out with Japan, in with Canada doesn't have much for entertainment in the resturant itself but the country does a wonderful job of representing itself outside the resturant. Le Cellier has wonderful food. If you like salmon and its on the menu its a must. My husband had the buffalo sandwich and it was a great experiment as well. Also try the chedar cheese soup yummy!<BR><BR>As far as Disney Quest Ba-humbug to all the naysayers- dad and Daughter will have a wonderful time, our experience was great, very organized!

I have been to Disney 9 times and have some favorite restaurants. My family enjoys the novelty of the Morrocan restaurant. The entertainment is great and the food is not run of the mill. We always enjoy it. We also like the Mexican restaurant, not the take out, but the full service restaurant within the Mexico exhibit. The ambiance is nice -it seems like you are eating outside, under the stars, even though you are seated inside. The food is good and it is enjoyable to take the Mexico ride after dinner.<BR><BR>DisneyQuest is great fun. Initially, I was not excited about going, but I ended up having a great time, right along with my 2 sons (13&15) and my husband. We actually closed the place since we thought two and a half hours would be enough. You really do need about 5! There are lots of activities for all ages. I teach first grade and I feel that most of my students would enjoy DisneyQuest very much. Many activities can be done with the whole family participating at the same time. We felt that DQ was well run -there were always plenty of employees around to help.<BR><BR>Hope this helps Sonya and Have a great time!

Ok guys, thanks for all of your help....We're back...<BR><BR>Didn't go to Disney Quest after all but it was only due to sheer exhaustion of doing the parks and also many reports that Saturday night from 8pm on is the most crowded time and that is when they would have gone. We have decided to fit it in on another trip and not on a Fri or Sat nigh.<BR><BR>Did eat at the land, character meal. Wasn't as thrilled with that as we usually are. I think I would have been happier with the kids meal...the meat on the adult platter all seemed to be flavored with something I didn't like. Did like the mashed potatoes though. I guess I'm just not into all the healthy stuff..huh? The characters didn't seem as active and humorous as usual but maybe because we were there late...like 2:30 or so. It was still fun though and the kids loved it. $21 for adults and about $10 for the kids.<BR><BR>Also ate at the living seas....loved the restaurant atmosphere. Sat right by the aquarium and got to watch the fishies and guest divers in the aquarium. The food however was average to poor. My husband had the salmon which he said would have been similar at Red Lobster. I have shrimp and crab claws which was kind of rubbery and not particularly great. Kids meals offered only hot dog, Mahi,mahi, or Chicken breast grilled. I finally got them to admit that they could also make fish sticks (which they did but they weren't good). All in all, atmosphere, big thumbs up, food, big thumbs down.....I sort of was expecting gourmet excellent food but I guess I was expecting too much. My husband says it was worth it for the aquarium, etc...But it cost about $90 and we didn't even drink. So, that's my report. Thanks All!