When we introduced our new Restaurant and Hotel Review System
last year, we asked members of our MousePad message board to help us test
the system. The review system has been a hit, with our readers submitting
over 530 reviews of hotels and restaurants in and near Disney resorts
around the world.
With over six months worth of reviews, our readers clearly have their
favorites – those hotels and restaurants that really stand above
the rest. Based on these reviews, we are pleased to announce the 2002
MousePlanet Reader’s Choice Awards.
Reviewers were asked to provide a rating between one to five “planets,”
and submit a detailed review of their experience with each hotel or restaurant.
To qualify for a Reader’s Choice Award, a property must have received
at least two reviews, with an average score of 4.6 “planets”
or better. Honorable Mention awards go to establishments with at least
two reviews and an average rating of 4.5 planets. In the event of a tie,
the establishment with the most reviews receives the higher ranking. These
awards are based entirely on the reviews submitted by MousePlanet readers
and staff.
The award winners in each category are listed below, along with their
average score and a notable quote from one of the reviewers. Disneyland
Resort-Area Hotels and Restaurants are recognized today, and we will announce
Walt Disney World-area Hotels and Restaurants next week.
Most Popular Disneyland-Area Hotels
The Neverland Pool at the Disneyland Hotel.
1st Place: Disneyland
Hotel, 1150 Magic Way
- Average rating (8 reviews): 4.8 planets
- Our readers say: “I wouldn’t think of staying in another
on-site hotel.”
2nd Place: Westcoast
Anaheim Hotel, 1855 S. Harbor Blvd.
- Average rating (6 reviews): 4.6 planets
- Our readers say: “For a total Disney experience, request
an upper-level room with a view of the Disneyland resort!”
Honorable Mention: Howard
Johnson Plaza Hotel, 1380 S. Harbor Blvd
- Average rating (2 reviews): 4.5 planets
- Our readers say: “You will not find more beautiful grounds for
a hotel in Anaheim.”
Most Popular Disneyland-Area Restaurants
The ESPN Zone at Downtown Disney.
1st Place: ESPN
Zone, Downtown Disney
- Average rating (5 reviews): 5 planets
- Our readers say: “Service was excellent, the atmosphere was great,
and the price was reasonable.”
2nd Place (tie): The
Vineyard Room, Disney’s California Adventure
- Average rating (2 reviews): 5 planets
- Our readers say: “I can honestly say this was the finest, most
enjoyable dining experience I have ever had at a Disney-operated restaurant.”
2nd Place (tie): Paradise
Pier Hotel – Practically Perfect Tea, Disney’s Paradise Pier
Hotel
- Average rating (2 reviews): 5 planets
- Our readers say: “Even as a guy this is one of the best things
they have at the park.”
[Editor’s note: The Practically Perfect Tea was
discontinued in September 2002.]
4th Place: Mimi’s
Cafe, 2905 East Miraloma Ave.
- Average rating (3 reviews): 4.6 planets
- Our readers say: “It was nice to see a restaurant near the park
that didn’t jack up the prices to shocking levels.”
5th Place: Carnation
Café, Disneyland Park
- Average rating (3 reviews): 4.6 planets
- Our readers say: “We love this little place! Outdoor covered
seating and very nice staff.”
Honorable Mention: Bur-r-r-Bank
Ice Cream, DCA
- Average rating (2 reviews): 4.5 planets
- Our readers say: “Best ice cream in the Disneyland Resort. The
sundaes here are fabulous.”
Bur-r-r-Bank Ice Cream at Disney’s California Adventure.
Honorable Mention: French
Market Restaurant, Disneyland Park
- Average rating (2 reviews): 4.5 planets
- Our readers say: “The atmosphere is wonderful and the service
was great.”
Honorable Mention: Whitewater
Snacks, Disney’s Grand Californian Hotel
- Average rating (2 reviews): 4.5 planets
- Our readers say: “I think this is the best-kept secret in the
Disneyland Resort!”
Let your opinion count!
You can help us to determine the 2003 MousePlanet Reader’s Choice
Awards. When you visit a hotel or restaurant, be sure to share your experience
with other MousePlanet readers by submitting a review through our MousePlanet
Restaurant and Hotel Review System.
