I got my TiW card in mid-June 2011, and it expires on July 31, 2012.MMMM, Kouzzina looks DELICIOUS, but nothing can beat Kona! Those Macadamia Pineapple Pancakes are a beautiful thing.
I have one more question about TiW for ya: When you go to Guest Relations and get the card, does it last for a year like the AP, or for the extent of the trip? Thank you so much for all your help, again!
I hope the reviews helped! In addition, we actually ate 2 dinners at Jiko on our most recent trip, and the food was amazing at both, so I'm glad you're keeping Jiko.
I think the pics of the Tonga Toast (and fruit platter) convinced our DD that we can trade Cape May Cafe for Kouzzina! She even wants to try the frappe (decaf, of course). Can't wait to get the kalamata olive toast! And DH loved the pics of the turkey sweet potato hash. I am so excited. One more standard fare character meal replaced with unique breakfast choices!
For me, the Tonga Toast is the winner, but I really don't think you can go wrong.You have really not made my decision between the Tonga Toast or the Macadamia Nut Pancakes any easier
We had a reservation, but I've never seen Kouzzina busy for breakfast. I'm sure walk-ins would be really easy. The stacked breakfast is really yummy, I've had it before but I like the turkey-sweet potato-arugula combination as well.Love the Kouzzina pics, did you guys walk in or have a reservation? I didnt book one yet but we are staying at the BWI so I think an early walk in may be possible.
Your mom's breakfast nailed it for my husband, that is what he wants strictly because of the kalamata olive toast
Just wanted to make sure you know the Tonga Toast isn't at Kouzzina - the last few pics are from Kona Cafe. Sorry, I got a bit distracted while writing the Kouzzina review.Woohoo,
But aside from that, Kouzzina has some great breakfast food (I just don't want you to end up at the wrong place if the tonga toast is what you're looking for, it's so good 
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Just wanted to make sure you know the Tonga Toast isn't at Kouzzina - the last few pics are from Kona Cafe. Sorry, I got a bit distracted while writing the Kouzzina review.
That's not a deal breaker for us...already booked Kouzzina and CMC is gone. It's all good...
So many choices...this is why I obsess over ADRs for 6 months. 
I got my TiW card in mid-June 2011, and it expires on July 31, 2012.
I guess whenever you get the card, add a year and one month, and it'll expire at the end of that month (so if you got the card right now, I assume it would expire at the end of October 2012).
I got my TiW card in mid-June 2011, and it expires on July 31, 2012.
I guess whenever you get the card, add a year and one month, and it'll expire at the end of that month (so if you got the card right now, I assume it would expire at the end of October 2012).
I hope the reviews helped! In addition, we actually ate 2 dinners at Jiko on our most recent trip, and the food was amazing at both, so I'm glad you're keeping Jiko.
IMO, both Kona and Wave are above-average for breakfast. I prefer Kona, but I'd be very happy with breakfast at The Wave as well.Having lived in Hawaii for a year, I kept thinking it was odd that Tonga Toast was at Kouzzina.
Though maybe we will try Kona Cafe instead of the Wave for our last breakfast?
I'm glad you like Kouzzina so much! It's definitely one of my favorite breakfast locations at WDW.
I'm glad that the info is helpful! It's definitely a good deal if you eat a lot of TS meals during the year.Okay! Wow that's a great deal then! Thanks!
Honestly, I feel like we'd usually pay slightly less with TiW than we do with the DxDP. However, sometimes it's nice to know we have the plan just so we can get things we wouldn't otherwise buy, such as snacks. I think this is especially applicable during F&W, because there's so many great, exclusive options! So both choices are viable, but even if TiW saves you money, you should factor in if you'll order differently depending on which you choose. Have fun!
For me, the Tonga Toast is the winner, but I really don't think you can go wrong.
I read them all yesterday- AWESOME!!! And I booked Yachtsman for our first night after reading your review- we ate there once and weren't that impressed, but my guess is that it was just an off night.
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I do love staying there, though- it would just be soooooo much better if they would actually TRAIN their CMs. 
I hope you like it! The strawberry compote and the piece of pineapple are excellent with it - no maple syrup is necessary, IMO!Right, that's it I have finally decided - Tonga Toast it is
Sorry to hear about your experiences with Boardwalk, Narcoossee's and Yachtsman - I hope Yachtsman does better next time! I know they're capable of good things.WOW! I had so much fun reading all of your detailed reviews amd looking at your gorgeous pics!
I have to say ITA agree with you on so many of your opinions- I absolutely adore AP, and it was my last Signature to try! Hated Narcoosees- bad, bad service and serious indigestion! I had my first Kouzzina breakfast this past May, and I'm looking forward to my second one this November- I have a very tough time deciding which I prefer, Kouzzina or Kona- so we're doing both this trip.
Oh- and your assessment of the BW CM's is very accurate, I think- we encountered many, MANY poor CMs there- the one who checked us in never smiled once, never said "Welcome Home", didn't give us a birthday button...and then it went downhill for the rest of our visit (on the plus side, they undercharged my friend for her AP because they couldn't figure out how to do it. When she pointed out the mistake, the CM said, "Oh...that's ok-" and it was a $50 difference!!
I don't know who the manager is over there, but CLEARLY they need to come out of the break room with a big 'ol can of WHOOP ***!
Thanks for writing so thoroughly- can't wait to read about your most recent trip!
Ellen
It might not be a complete review, but I'll try to add what I can.So is there another review coming from the most recent trip?
It's coming right up!Can't wait for an update!
The meat was cooked well, the veggies were plain, the rice was enjoyably sticky (even though I left most of the rice), and the sauce added a zesty, savory flavor when I wanted it. I've had better, more interesting Japanese food at home. But this was still a refreshing change from food at other Disney restaurants (such as Coral Reef), where I think the food is not only "nothing special" but also an enormous amount of calories.
The texture was nice and firm, and the sauce had a satisfying caramel-like flavor.
I hope you enjoy Artist Point! And I don't know what to say about Narcoossee's. As stated in the review, we actually enjoyed the food at our last meal there, although the menu is less creative than the menus of other signatures. But the service was abysmal - it shouldn't have happened at all, but it can't be that bad on a regular basis.I really appreciate your reviews. You've convinced me to go to Artist Point and I am very much questioning our reservation @ Narcoossee's!
