Category: Disney’s Hollywood Studios

Just a few weeks ago, the turkey leg was retired from Hollywood Studios and Fairfax Fare on Sunset Boulevard added some large baked potato dishes to their menu. We decided to head over last weekend to try these out, and here is what we found on our starchy expedition:

Fairfax Fare Menu

Fairfax Fare Menu

Fairfax Fare Giant Baked Potatoes

Southwest Salad at Fairfax Fare

Small Southwest Salad (Side)

The side salad (served with each of the large baked potatoes) was a surprisingly good offering, so much so that I would rather they devise a full entree out of this. Looking at this, I was prepoared for the worst, but it actually was pretty tasty, blending fresh, healthy ingredients with a sweet corn flavor. Seriously WDW, please make this a counter service entree.

Loaded Fairfax Potato ($9.49)

Loaded Fairfax Potato ($9.49)

This wasn’t bad, but it was mediocre at best. I love baked potatoes, so even the most poorly prepared one is probably something I can stomach. There was nothing special about this, but it’s probably a good addition in a park with fairly limited counter service options right now. The potato was cooked well enough and the toppings are what you would expect from any counter service location. It is large and filling for the price, but doesn’t deliver on the flavor. It’s not the worst quick serve meal and it’s not the best, it’s just sort of middle of the road. I don’t know how many other ways I could possibly say “meh” in this review.

Loaded Fairfax Potato ($9.49)

Fairfax One-Pound Baked Potato ($10.49)

Fairfax One-Pound Baked Potato ($10.49)

While the potato was of the same quality here, the tri-tip with brown gravy was fairly gross. It reminded me of the infamous “stewed beef” from the Diamond Horseshoe Saloon at the Magic Kingdom, and if you remember that review, you know why that is a bad thing… a very bad thing.

Vanilla Cupcake with Strawberry Buttercream ($5.59)

Vanilla Cupcake with Strawberry Buttercream ($5.59)

The strawberry buttercream on top tasted like warm strawberry ice cream, which somehow isn’t gross. A quality cupcake that blends well with the strawberry cream on top, yet probably pretty forgettable in the grand scheme of Walt Disney World desserts. This is a pleasant dessert offering and a cute photo-op if you love Minnie Mouse, probably no the best dessert option unless you absolutely need a Strawberry snack and are eating here.

Vanilla Cupcake with Strawberry Buttercream ($5.59)

Overall, I’m happy about the loss of the turkey leg from another park (as the sight of them makes me fairly ill), but I was hoping for something more here. Honestly, the loaded baked potato was solid, but would work better as a smaller side item. It is better than the Disney counter service french fries without a doubt, bnut does little to warrant being a full meal at a counter service location. Also, the one-pounders toppings are vile…

OVERALL SCORE FOR FAIRFAX FARE BAKED POTATOES – 3 OUT OF 7

Unless you were living under a rock last night, you have probably seen this video of last night’s Fantasmic at Disney’s Hollywood Studios…

Dopey almost fell off the boat at Fantasmic #DisneyWorld pic.twitter.com/2wzWtratRM

— chita (@MaagicConch) August 8, 2016

Don’t worry, the performer was fine following the incident. It does make one wonder if the ever-lawsuit conscious Disney Company will now make any modifications to the steamboat in the finale of the show, or worse. Only time will tell…

In our continuing series chronicling the changes at Disney’s Hollywood Studios over the last few months, the latest chapter brings changes to Hollywood Blvd., further progress on PizzeRizzo, and continuing demolition for Star Wars Land:

Following Dopey’s tremendous fall from the top of the Steamboat Willie Steamboat that regularly appears during the finale of Fantasmic! at Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Walt Disney World has pulled the Steamboat from the show and replaced it with a simple water-wall effect.

Thanks to @WDWResortRoblox on twitter for sending along the following screenshot from a live stream of “Fantasmic!” last night at Disney’s Hollywood Studios at Walt Disney World:

The assumption is that the boat will be modified for the safety of the performers, but there has been no official word from Disney as of yet. There is no word on when the Steamboat might return to the show at this time, but seeing as it is considered the highlight of the show by many guests, one would assume it will be back soon.

Tables in Wonderland members can get a special discounted ticket to Club Villain at Disney’s Hollywood Studios on September 2nd, 3rd, 9th, and 10th:

The event is regularly prices at $129.