Tokyo Disneyland
Topic: Prices as table service restaurants

#	Author	Message
1	NeedMagic Wed 8/8/2007 8:18a	Hey there, Finally! Saturday we'll leave for our first trip to Tokyo. First we'll spend a few days in Tokyo itself and then 6 days at the parks. I don't need a table service dinner every day, but I thought it would be nice to have at least one in each park. I've read other topics about it but I wondered: if you say a restaurant is expensive, what do you mean? What price can we expect for a dinner at the different table service restaurants in the parks? O, BTW, we are staying at the Palm & Fountain Terrace Hotel. Anyone stayed there? How did you like it?
2	TDLFAN Wed 8/8/2007 10:05a	Table service restaurants at TDR vary in price, but on average... a main dish can be somewhere between 2,500-4,500 yen, with beverages, desserts and other side dishes being a separate price. They also offer several set menus seasonally, depending on special events and times at the parks... In terms of US$... I would say that a sit down restaurant at TDR will set you back on average about $40-60 per person, depending on where you eat and what you get. Remember also... the food portions in Japan (and especially TDR) are smaller that what we are used to getting in the US parks... so be prepared to spend a lot of $$ on food. Honestly... if you want to experience a nice meal in a true Disney ambiance.. at TDL, I suggest the Queen of Hearts Banquet hall. At TDS, the Portofino Cafe, Zambini Bros are great counter options... Magellan's and Ristorante di Canaletto are great sitdown places. Also keep in mind, the amount and variety of food options at TDR is staggering... you will be equally satisfied by the different culinary choices available to you from most counter servive restaurants and even snack places. The only downside is the small portions. Have fun!
3	Roger55 Wed 8/8/2007 10:59a	>>The only downside is the small portions.<< LOL! My Japanese friends are always commenting on how LARGE our portions are in America (and probably behind our backs how LARGE Americans are!). I think a direct comparison of the body types in Japan vs America clearly reflect "portion sizes" in the two contries. Even though like may Americans I would benifit from the Japanese portion sizes, I do prefer our portion sizes here! USA! USA! USA! ROFLMAO!
4	davewasbaloo Wed 8/8/2007 11:07a	US portion sizes are toooo big. I much prefer our portion sizes in Europe. Not as small as Japanese, not as big as US, just right!
5	SuperDry Wed 8/8/2007 3:13p	<<< My Japanese friends are always commenting on how LARGE our portions are in America (and probably behind our backs how LARGE Americans are!). I think a direct comparison of the body types in Japan vs America clearly reflect "portion sizes" in the two contries. >>> It's not just the size of the portions, but the whole attitude toward food. Check this one out: http://fosta.typepad.com/sleep inginmyhead/images/dsc00172.jpg It's a vending machine in Japan that sells regular-size and 500ml cans of Coke right next to each other for the same price. You'd never see this in America, as an American would probably think "Why would ANYONE buy the regular one when they can get the extra-large one for the same price?" I would guess that in Japan, it's not uncommon for someone to think "The small one is all I want, so why get more?"
6	TDLFAN Wed 8/8/2007 5:52p	>>USA! USA! USA!<< Spare us the republican agenda please! >>US portion sizes are toooo big. I much prefer our portion sizes in Europe. Not as small as Japanese, not as big as US, just right!<< Interesting words coming from you, of all people!
7	davewasbaloo Wed 8/8/2007 8:25p	Well I know I am a big guy, but I do like the portion sizes in Europe.
8	TDR_Fan Thu 8/9/2007 5:02a	I would recommend Magellan's in Tokyo DisneySea for a table service restaurant. Very beautiful interior and delicious food, though slightly small servings. Wonderful staff and very opulent atmosphere.
9	Mr X Thu 8/9/2007 5:11a	That was not a very nice thing to say, TDLFAN. Wow. I agree, the portions in America are stupid. Utterly beyond any of any sort of "normal" meal volume for a human. If you're serving three, or perhaps a growing pony, you've come to the right place. On the other hand, Japan does tend to be WAY too small sometimes (it's funny, the portions of Japanese food do NOT seem that way usually, only Western cuisine seems to be served in tiny portions). Queen of Hearts, while lovely and tasty...do expect to have to get all the side dishes and salads and whatnot if you expect to be close to "full", and it's all a la carte so it adds up. Europe sounds just right to me too Dave. I heard the food in England ain't that good though?? (I have no idea, I'm just reporting what I've been told) If you're concerned about volume, or want a fixed price or whatever, you have buffet options in the Crystal Palace at Disneyland and Sailing Day Buffet at DisneySea (both hotels offer all you can eat buffets too, at higher prices).
10	TDR_Fan Thu 8/9/2007 5:30a	Sailing Day Buffet was wonderful. So many food choices and all very tasty. We ate there twice, cancelling my reservation for the Ristorante di Canaletto. Oceano was lovely as well, offering both Western and Japanese cuisine.

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