Restaurants no more...

Since most of our early visits were to the Contemporary, we loved the Terrace Buffeteria...which was replaced by Concourse Steakhouse...Also, the Pueblo Room, which served steaks...later, became part of the Terrace Café, which morphed into Chef Mickey's....Top of the World had a great Sunday buffet...and served a breakfast most mornings...We also enjoyed the Fiesta Fun Center/Food and Fun Center, on the convenient ground floor location...where Wave is now...

We did one vacation at Poly...The Coral Isle Café served a delightful lunch...morphed into Kona Café, with a different (but still delightful) menu. Also recall Minnie's Menehune Breakfast at the Papeete Bay Veranda...Think the PBV was the main restaurant back then.

Also recall Town Square Café (became Tony's later)...decent menu, but not our favorite place...do recall a great breakfast there..not sure whether it was Tony's by then.

We did like the Teriyaki burger at Adventureland Terrace. We've had several family discussions on whether they originally served the burgers there, or whether that was an early 80's add...as a family group, we usually used the Plaza Pavilion for rendezvous, food, and rest. They did serve burgers and pizza's there. Also, when we stayed at the CR, we usually went back to the resort for lunch and rest...and returned to MK after dinner...usually at the Buffeteria...

Great thread.
Mcdonalds fry cart.

Not sure of the name, but when I was a kid (76-78 ish) there was a buffet in the Contemporary that had the best 7 layer chocolate cake. I remember sitting down in the concourse area and watching the monorail go through. I know it was so good that we ate there on several nights during our stay at the Poly (in the days before you had to plan everything). My mom was in the restaurant business and had her own high end catering company, so anyplace that warranted 2 visits within a week was pretty memorable.

tundramom;2452827 wrote: Not sure of the name, but when I was a kid (76-78 ish) there was a buffet in the Contemporary that had the best 7 layer chocolate cake.

Maybe you're thinking of the Terrace Buffeteria??

Crystal Palace when it was a buffeteria, serving all meals cafeteria-style, with cloth napkins and metal utensils. It was one of our favorite places and was always a must-do on every trip.

Odyssey was ways busy, but due to its size and layout, it was never overwhelming as other CS locations. We always included a visit to Odyssey in every trip. Still wish they would "bring it back to life".

The Electric Umbrella used to be Stargate and we always stopped here for breakfast when we didn't eat at our resort.

The current Starbucks in EPCOT is located in what was several places. Originally, there was a CS called Sunrise Terrace, which then became Pasta Piazza Ristorante and Fountainview Espresso and Bakery. Pasta Piazza closed and the bakery was replaced with ice cream.

Sylvia;2452865 wrote: Crystal Palace when it was a buffeteria, serving all meals cafeteria-style, with cloth napkins and metal utensils. It was one of our favorite places and was always a must-do on every .

We ate there in 1975 on our honeymoon! We split a plate of spagetti and meatballs and thought it was very expensive (lol). It was beautiful and loved being able to go back with our kids 20 years later.

faline;2452832 wrote: Maybe you're thinking of the Terrace Buffeteria??

I was wondering if this was it? i have just snips of memories, but distinctly remember it being in the concourse area (big, open space) being able to look down on it from the monorail platforms, seeing the monorail, and really, really remember the cake:cloud9:

mechanic;2452770 wrote: Great thread.
Mcdonalds fry cart.

Thanks. Occasionally I start a good one. My all time favorite though is "Hidden Bathrooms".

tundramom;2452898 wrote: I was wondering if this was it? i have just snips of memories, but distinctly remember it being in the concourse area (big, open space) being able to look down on it from the monorail platforms, seeing the monorail, and really, really remember the cake:cloud9:

Definitely the Terrace Buffeteria...DMiL raved about that cake! Special memories from our first trip, in 75.

Katzateer;2452871 wrote: We ate there in 1975 on our honeymoon! We split a plate of spagetti and meatballs and thought it was very expensive (lol). It was beautiful and loved being able to go back with our kids 20 years later.

...Also remember when the Plaza Restaurant served Spaghetti and Meatballs...think it was about 81...DS#2 was about 5, and wouldn't eat anything...until we found the S & M at the Plaza...Suspect that meal may be the reason he remains a Disney fanatic to this day!

 

eam;2446855 wrote: Agreed. Also, Tangaroa Terrace at the Poly where Tonga Toast originated.

Wow, I hadn't thought about Tangaroa Terrace in many, many years. You are so right about the Tonga Toast - such a great memory - and breakfast!!

I really enjoyed this post!

azcavalier;2452948 wrote: Thanks. Occasionally I start a good one. My all time favorite though is "Hidden Bathrooms".

I remember that!

Did i read somewhere that cosmic rays is closed?:thedolls:

We loved Aunt Polly's on Tom Sawyer island. We looked forward to having lunch there at least once during our vacation. The sandwiches and milkshakes were delicious!

Checkers;2453406 wrote: We loved Aunt Polly's on Tom Sawyer island. We looked forward to having lunch there at least once during our vacation. The sandwiches and milkshakes were delicious!

I read that this was re-opened recently, for at least a short time. I'd love to try it. Unfortunately, it's scheduled to be closed again by the time we go back. Since we usually go "off season", most of the seasonal places are closed. I've never eaten at the Tomorrowland Terrance or Tortuga Tavern. One day!