Reviews of Akershus Royal Banquet Hall – Lunch/Dinner
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Reviewed by kretzklan Review Date: 01/06/2013
Rating: (7) Recommended
Our kids are older, so the characters weren't the main draw. I will say that Ariel was FANTASTIC. She was hospitable and more real than the others and didn't try to talk down to my teens, but engaged them. I loved her! The food was good and we really enjoy going out of the comfort zone. Our waiter seemed new and maybe a bit nervous. They have some really terrible seating options and tried to put us at one of them. Speak up if you aren't pleased - it's a lot of money for a meal that is uncomfortable. I'm not sure why they put people literally on top of the salad bar with no ambiance whatsoever!
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food was greatCons:
seating optionsReviewed by Renee Review Date: 01/10/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
DO NOT MAKE RESERVATIONS ON THE DISNEY APP. I made reservations on the Disney app for Germany and Mexico. At both places I was told they didn't have my reservation. I had my confirmation number and the hostess at Akershus typed in my confirmation number and said, "oh your on the other system", whatever that means? We were the last to be seated. Same thing happen in Mexico but the hostess didn't type in the confirmation number, we got lucky and she sat us for dinner in 20 min. I made the reservations on the APP three days prior.
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sitting with people you don't knowReviewed by PolynesianStitch Review Date: 01/19/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Princess interaction was exceptional. They went out of their way to add something personalized to each conversation, like my just college graduated son graduating from "knight" school. Cold buffet was popular and therefore got picked over quickly.
Hot food was good and varied.
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—Reviewed by jjl181 Review Date: 03/24/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
We came here for dinner after a bad breakfast experience a few years ago. The characters were fantastic, the service was great. The food wasn't bad, but was saltier than I would have preferred. I enjoyed this one better than Cinderella's Table, and all the same characters were at this one, including Cinderella! Would definitely do this with my daughter again, but will probably try breakfast next time.
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—Reviewed by minniemagicalmoments Review Date: 04/14/2013
Rating: (10) Recommended
I have enjoyed all three meals at Akershus but this time it was dinner. I love the way they do the appetizer course as a buffet. My kids ate more this way and I felt like it was a better value. Salmon and Mushroom Pasta were both good. This venue is well lit and the princess are very friendly. I also like that they include the photo package with the princess, Belle, as a gift!
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princess interaction and good foodCons:
noneReviewed by nicole0992 Review Date: 05/07/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We dined recently at Akershus for lunch. We dine here every trip and vary our meals between breakfast, lunch and dinner. Love them all! We chose a late lunch seating and enjoyed the fresh cold bar filled with salads, meats, cheese and Norweigan delicacies. I had the open faced beef sandwich served with cauliflower soup. It was wonderful. My daughter had the Traditional Kjottkake - Norwegian meatballs and she loved them. My younger daughter ordered an adult portion of the Mickey cheese ravioli that is served on the children's menu. No problems getting a substitution for her. The princesses make their rounds and it is rushed but enough time to say hello and snap a quick picture. We really love the food here and would dine even without the princesses.
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Great food, atmosphere and meeting PrincessesCons:
Crowded check in/waiting areasReviewed by jess98ac Review Date: 05/13/2013
Rating: (8) Recommended
This was our second dinner at Akershus, and the experience wasn't quite as good as the last time (2 years ago). We waited a bit in the check in line and then to meet Belle, which was not a big deal. However, once we were seated, all 4 princesses came to our table within about 10 minutes, before we even had a chance to order dinner, so we were rushing around trying to get settled, look at the menu, and take pictures. I also don't think they spent the same amount of time interacting as they did the last time. During the princess parade, my husband went to take a picture of our DD, and was told that they would come to our area, so he could sit down...but they didn't, so we missed out on that photo op. It was her birthday, so she got to be the leader. Once we ordered and got our food, everything was delicious, and we also enjoyed the cold buffet while we were waiting. My DD got a cupcake for dessert with a candle in it, and a card signed by all the princesses, so that was a nice touch. Our server was nice, but once he cleared the dinner dishes, it took a LONG time to get dessert, all of the other tables around us ate their, paid, and were gone before we got ours. This is still a nice alternative to Cinderella's Royal Table, but we may try breakfast next time.
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food, atmosphere, princessesCons:
felt rushed and then took a long time for dessertReviewed by fcoffey Review Date: 06/02/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
Loved visiting the Princess. We ate dinner in April 2013. Free photo was nice. Food was great. Wonderful grilled asparagus on salad bar. Beef tips were delicious. Grilled chicken options for kids. Princesses spent quality time with kids. Will definitely go back next time.
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Great Food, Loved the Princesses.Cons:
Toward the back of EpcotReviewed by nrymut Review Date: 06/16/2013
Rating: (9) Recommended
We used to always eat here before the Princess meals as we loved the food. So we finally decided to eat here again even with the Princess format and even though we have no children. The Princesses came to our table and interacted with us very much in character referring to my husband as my "Prince Charming." It was an enjoyable dinner with good food and service. The picture that they take with Belle when you enter even turned out nicely.
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Food, service, PrincessesCons:
NoneReviewed by ginny3 Review Date: 07/09/2013
Rating: (6) Not Recommended
Had we not been on the dining plan I would have skipped this venue.
Food was fine, but by all means not great.
The cost of the FREE picture was incorporated into the overall cost.
