Keep in mind, that my opinion about RF is just that--I know some have been okay with the changes. Having been going to WL for nearly 15 years now, one of the things my wife and I most looked forward to at least once on our vacation, was the Mickey waffle with attending toppings. Gone. Now, when we were there, a helpful CM to whom we politely voiced our sadness over missing those made-to-order waffles said they could add a topping--a bananas foster-style one that comes with one of the kids' baskets. "Just tell the CM running the ordering register." We did. The other CM had no clue about what we spoke, so we had to go back to the helpful CM to get the topping. It was gluey, overtly sugary, and obviously very processed. I believe the CM said it came from a machine. There were two banana slices embedded in the syrupy goo. The waffles themselves were a departure from those in the past. For years, when you ordered Mickey waffles, they would scoop up the batter and make them right in front of your eyes. Now, the prep area is largely out of sight, so I don't know the process anymore, but the result was a cake donut-style waffle that lacked flavor and had a weird density. I ordered the kids' basket so got two small waffles (the adult basket has one large one), and I couldn't finish them. I feel quite certain that either they've changed the batter they use or their proportions are all wrong. Much of the other food seemed equally lackluster, some sitting out cafeteria style under salamanders, or pre-packaged and in the refrigerator section. If you like grab-n-go selections, this might be an improvement. If you prefer ordering as you go, the process is more laborious--you order from one side of RF (where you used to check out), then take your ticket to another CM on the opposite side who then gives it to someone in the kitchen. Then, you pay yet another CM at registers where the old pastries/sandwiches shelves used to be. RF wasn't crowded the morning I ordered the waffles--I waited behind one person to order my food--yet, it took nearly 15 minutes to get one kids' basket (two waffles and a side of bacon). All that was $8.79, I believe. For a couple of dollars more, my wife had the Eggs Benedict at GP--two eggs, each on a half cheddar cheese biscuit, Canadian bacon, and country potatoes. The eggs were perfectly cooked, and the tater nice and smoky. Once I ordered my basket at RF, she left and went over to GP. By the time I arrived, she had ordered, found a table, been served, and was starting to eat so the food wouldn't get cold. All of that to say, though it was only one visit, RF was mightily disappointing for us.
Yes, all elevators are operating.
When I heard they were renovating it, I thought they were just making more room, not messing with the food! We will be there next month, I'm hoping the flatbreads are just as good as I remember
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