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Reader’s Choice: WDW

January 7, 2004 by Adrienne Vincent-Phoenix

We are pleased to announce the 2003 MousePlanet Reader’s Choice

Awards.

Our Restaurant

and Hotel Review System has been collecting reader reviews of

hotels and restaurants at Disney resorts around the world for the past

18 months. Reviewers are asked to provide a rating between one to five

(in the form of “planet” symbols), 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 three reviews, with an average score of 4.5 planets or better.

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. Walt Disney

World-area hotels and restaurants are recognized today, and the Disneyland

Resort-area hotels and restaurants were recognized

yesterday.

Most Popular WDW-Area Hotels

First Place: Hotel

Royal Plaza in The Walt Disney World

  • Average Rating: 4.6
  • Reviews: 3
  • Notable reader comment: “We really appreciated being able

    to walk to Downtown Disney. It was a pleasant commute!”

Second Place: Wilderness

Lodge

Wilderness Lodge at WDW. Photo by Brian Bennett, copyright MousePlanet.

The beautiful and expansive interior of the Wilderness Lodge is an impressive

sight. Photo by Brian Bennett/file photo.

  • Average Rating: 4.5
  • Reviews: 14
  • Notable reader comment: “Upon entering (Wilderness Lodge)

    I was dumbstruck and all I could think was WOW! This hotel is absolutly

    beautiful.”

Third Place (Tie): All-Star

Movies Resort

  • Average Rating: 4.5
  • Reviews: 4
  • Notable reader comment: “Basically it is an excellent value

    and perfect for small children.”

Third Place (Tie): Polynesian

Resort

  • Average Rating: 4.5
  • Reviews: 4
  • Notable reader comment: “The Poly is a fantastic hotel. The

    rooms are HUGE, which would be great for families.”

Most Popular WDW-Area Restaurants

First Place: Victoria

& Albert’s (Grand Floridian)

Victoria and Albert's restaurant. Photo by Brian Bennett, copyright MousePlanet.

The entryway to Victoria & Albert’s, considered one of the most opulent

fine-dining establishments in the entire Orlando area. Photo by Brian

Bennett/file photo.

  • Average Rating: 5.0
  • Reviews: 4
  • Notable reader comment: “We have never felt so pampered or

    special.”

Second Place: Flame

Tree Barbeque (Animal Kingdom Park)

  • Average Rating: 5.0
  • Reviews: 3
  • Notable reader comment: “Bargains may be hard to come by at

    WDW but this is definitely one of them.”

Third Place: Flying

Fish Cafe (Boardwalk Inn Resort)

  • Average Rating: 4.8
  • Reviews: 5
  • Notable reader comment: “Our experience at the Flying Fish

    ranked right up there with the best meals we’ve ever had in Boston and

    New York.”

Honorable Mention: Boma

(Animal Kingdom Lodge)

  • Average Rating: 4.7
  • Reviews: 14
  • Notable reader comment: “Pace yourself—you’ll want to

    try everything!”

Honorable Mention: Liberty

Tree Tavern (Magic Kindgom)

  • Average Rating: 4.7
  • Reviews: 7
  • Notable reader comment: “We really enjoyed the lunch as a

    dining experience—the costumes and furnishings added to our enjoyment.”

Honorable Mention: Tusker

House (Animal Kingdom Park)

  • Average Rating: 4.7
  • Reviews: 4
  • Notable reader comment: “We had a delightful lunch here and

    I highly recommend it.”

Honorable Mention: 1900

Park Fare (Grand Floridian)

  • Average Rating: 4.7
  • Reviews: 4
  • Notable reader comment: “The food here was exceptionally good,

    with a fantastic range and an excellent choice for vegetarians.”


Let your opinion count!

You can help us to determine the 2004 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.

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