'Ohana vs Crystal Palace
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from ny to wdw · 01-02-2005, 10:25 AM

I get to start making PS arrangements on Saturday for my DD's 16th birthday trip.

For her b-day breakfast she can't decide between 'Ohana and Crystal Palace. What do you all think? TIA!

**Laughaholic** · 01-02-2005, 10:43 AM

I haven't been to Ohana, but I have been to Crystal Palace. We called about a birthday and this is what I think they do:

You get a decorated cupcake with candle, and sung happy birthday. In some cases your table may be decorated. You walk around in a parade around the restaurant with the characters.

We ended up cancelled the birthday lunch we had, but this is what they said (I think!) I really like CP!

rebecca c. · 01-02-2005, 11:01 AM

If she loves Mickey, Ohana is where you need to go. Ohana has a excellent breakfast, it is served family style. We love Ohana anytime, for breakfast or dinner. Crystal Palace I have eaten there for dinner(DH's birthday), it was good, but the food seems fresher at Ohana.
I hope she has a wonderful birthday!! Don't forget to pick up her birthday pin.

**chezp** · 01-02-2005, 11:10 AM

I think it partially depends on what characters she likes. If she's a fan of Pooh and friends, definitely the Crystal Palace, but if she likes Mickey, Ohana's would be a better choice. We ate at both last month and preferred the Crystal Palace. I really liked the food at Ohana's, but Mark wasn't that keen on it - he said it was nothing special, which I found interesting.

LindaLu627 · 01-02-2005, 11:52 AM

We did 'Ohana for breakfast on our last trip and it was fantastic. Family style and lots of it, and the characters spend a fair amount of time with each table. On the morning we went, there was Mickey, Goofy, and Chip and Dale. They have a parade around the restaurant with the characters as well.

We have done a small amount of character meals, 'Ohana and CRT breakfasts are our favorites. The truth is you really can't make a bad decision.

It depends on several things - What characters would she like to see/meet on her b-day? Would you rather be in the MK or a resort? Would you rather have buffet or family style? Since we have 2yr old, we prefer non-buffet whenever possible.

Hope she has a great birthday!
Linda

BabieeMelly · 01-02-2005, 01:20 PM

Like everyone else has said, it really depends on what characters she likes? Does she like the classic characters -Mickey, Goofy, Chip, Dale, etc? Then OHana would be your best bet. Does she like the Pooh characters?? Then go with Crystal Palace. It also depends on whether you want to be in a park or at a resort for her birthday. Also, what kind of atmosphere does she like? I LOVE everything tropical and exotic so I absolutely LOVE the Poly. Crystal Palace has more of a whimsical, fairytale like setting. Both are great, and we'll be trying breakfast at Crystal Palace and dinner at OHana on our next trip. Goodluck deciding - both places are great and a lot of fun!