Starbuc71 162 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 We tried a new place last night and loved it. I was a little hesitant making Ressies here, but it looked cool. First off, the look and feel of a real up north type drive in is awesome. The car booths are cute all the way to the wooden fences a lot of drive-ins used to have. The service was excellent even though we know that depends on the person not so much the place. She was great. The food was the best we had on this trip so far. The kids got their regular Disney fare kids choices (popcorn chicken). Which was better than normal. My wife for the chicken pasta which was very good and I had the picnic burger which had a hamburger patty, grilled onions, sauerkraut, and a grilled hot dog on the bottom. By far the best burger I have ever had at Disney. To my surprise the end of the meal was topped off with the kids getting a Disney bag with two sci fi cups with flex straws filled with popcorn for FREE. That's right FREE. Nothing is free at Disney. Along with the cheesy sci fi classic movies this was a great Disney experience that we will do again. The only bad part was the booths being tight but that's my fault...lol. Time for the gym BradyBzLyn...Mo 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sherryberry 35 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Oh, man! I knew we should have tried this place. We talked about going to try the picnic burger. This is our last day, though, and we're not heading that way. Maybe we need to give it a try when we come back! Thanks for the review! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I really like it there. It's fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
GaDawgFan.....Kelly 799 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Thanks for sharing! I have Sci Fi on the short list of restaurants on our April trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CCIntrigue...aka Gwen 547 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 We've never been to Sci Fi. Need to give it a try. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 It's one of those places that if you're already at DHS and near the restaurant, try it, it's fun, and the food is typical WDW food. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 It's one of those places that if you're already at DHS and near the restaurant, try it, it's fun, and the food is typical WDW food. ^THIS^ We went once. It was fun and the food was about what we expected - nothing fantastic, but solidly good. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
.....Gary 85 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 Onion rings are GREAT!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BradyBzLyn...Mo 2,023 Posted July 21, 2014 Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 It's one place I do wish had a bar area. It would be fun to go in, grabs some beverages and apps (definitely onion rings) and hang out for a bit, without needing an ADR. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted July 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 21, 2014 I forgot to add. We got served water automatically before our order was taken and they had REAL cherry coke. I agree with Lou. It's ordinary Disney food, but it seemed more prepared to order and fresher. Actually the woman behind us could not have the sauce the pasta was cooked in and the chef made her fresh Alfredo sauce. It was a good experience for us Quote Link to post Share on other sites
EnchantedSurprise 2 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Loved it there so much it made the short 'worth eating at even without the DDP list'. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LONE-STAR 370 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 We have been there a few times. It's always fun. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DramaMama .......... Janet 75 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thrill and I have been a few times and really enjoyed it. We hope to take the boys maybe on the next trip. Our youngest has been a little nervous about the "scary" movies but is now old enough that we think he will think they are silly. I remember a few years ago I had the best (though maybe not traditional) reuben I have ever had. Definitely worth trying! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CitaPita...Carmen 59 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 That sounds great! Question, how do they handle high chairs in the "cars"? Also, are the movies even a little bit scary for little ones? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lou... 3,118 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Question, how do they handle high chairs in the "cars"?are the movies even a little bit scary for little ones? While most cars are set up with tables in front of car style bench seats that are one behind the other, there are some with a single family size table with regular chairs. It losses some of the Drive-In experience feel because it's like eating at a regular table. If you go to the MDE site and enter "Sci-Fi Dine-In", you'll see photos of it. They do show parts of old horror movies as indicated in the description below. "and there’s always something savory—and spooky—headed your way: attacking aliens, marauding mummies, rampaging robots and more!" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
3Mouseketeers....Eddie 8 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 We've been wanting to try this place out but hard to get a reservation. finally got one for Aug. 8th we'll be over for our 28th anniversarystaying at the Fort the 8th and 9th hopefully the 1700 loop. first time taking our new 5th wheel Quote Link to post Share on other sites
CitaPita...Carmen 59 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 "and there’s always something savory—and spooky—headed your way: attacking aliens, marauding mummies, rampaging robots and more!" Thanks, Lou! Sounds like we may have to pass. There is no chance I would get to eat my meal if this is the case. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Beckers 1,136 Posted July 22, 2014 Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 Thanks, Lou! Sounds like we may have to pass. There is no chance I would get to eat my meal if this is the case.If you look on YouTube you can find some of the clips, I don't think we will be going anytime soon either.http://youtu.be/9VYNvIldNi0 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted July 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 22, 2014 The movies are completely not scary what so ever they actually even have classic cartoons like Tom and jerry in space. Also it's more like movie trailers not actual movies. Loved also seeing the old intermission cartoons about going to the concession stand. The dancing hot dogs and ice cream bars are priceless Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ependydad...Doug 176 Posted July 24, 2014 Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I'm going to be the dissenting voice on this one - we tried this place a few years ago and were left uninspired. The unique decor was definitely fun, though. We were just talking about restaurant "must do" places for our next trip and this was on my "been there, done that" list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Starbuc71 162 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2014 I think many restaurants and Disney go through changes. If they get enough complaints, you may see some changes. I think trails end is a perfect example. Way back in the day at the"other place" TE was not favorite almond fiends. IMHO I think it has improved greatly over the years. In fact we ate there tonight and was very pleased. Even the mgr came up and introduced himself and asked if there was anything we needed. They also added some new offerings and things looked and tasted great. I think the same hing might have happened at sci fi. It may have just been that we had a good waitress and a cook who really likes cooking on that night..lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mouseketab.....Carol 1,261 Posted July 25, 2014 Report Share Posted July 25, 2014 It's a fun place every once in a while. Rick doesn't care for the booths though, although he hasn't been since he lost some weight Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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