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50's Prime Time Cafe

50's Prime Time Cafe

"In Momma's house we don't put our elbows on the table," Uncle Rob scolded my grandparents. The 50's Prime Time Cafe isn't just a place to eat; its an experience. With no reservations the wait was thirty minutes and Cousin Joan told us to wait in Dad's den. The whole concept behind the restaurant is dining at Momma's house in the 50's, and Dad's den really looked like such. The decor was right out of the 50's. TV's were everywhere showing clips of the Mickey Mouse Club, My Little Margie, and other 50's classics. If the wait was to long Dad's bar is right behind the den.
After waiting for 30 minutes an Aunt came into the living room yelling "Hughey!" My grandparents slowly stood up, she looked at us and state "you the Hughey kids?" She lead us into the next area where knick knacks lined the wall and kitchen tables served as our dining area. Next Uncle Rob came out, moved some of the chairs, and informed us "move the tables if you have to. We are always moving the furniture at Momma's house" and "I do everything around here so you can set the table yourself." He pulled over the a chair, sat down and informed us of the rules; we must clear our plates, and no elbows on the table. This is an enforced rule. Desert will be withheld if the plate isn't clear and non of the waiters are shy in telling a customer to get their elbows off the table.
The food wasn't bad either. They serve pot roast with mashed potatoes ($16.99), meatloaf with green beans ($14.99), a stacked sandwich with chips ($9.99), roasted pepper ($12.49), chicken pot pie ($16.99), and salad. I ordered the fried chicken with mashed potatoes and green beans ($!4.99) and a cherry flavored soda ($3.09). The sodas have unlimited refills and they even send you home with a fresh cup of soda to go. The desert list looks even better. they have s'mores ($4.79), ice cream sundaes ($4.99), brownie sundae ($5.9), cobbler ($5.49), and angel food cake ($4.99). However I was so full that I couldn't even consider eating desert.
The food is good, but the atmosphere, and the entertainment that comes along with the food makes the wait time and the price worth it. The 50's Prime Time Cafe truly embodies the magic of Disney. The restaurant transported me back into the days when Dad knew best, everyone looked perfect all of the time, and all problems were solved in 30 minutes.

From journal Birthdays at the Happiest Place On Earth

'50s Prime Time Café - MGM Studios

  • August 22, 2006
  • Rated 4 of 5 by shanna2121 from Fort Worth, Texas
We had a wonderful time. It's nice to go and cool down in a restaurant at a theme park. The atmosphere here is why we wanted to try this. Our server was great: he entertained four adults and one child the entire time. The food was also good, nothing spectacular, but good. Two things you do need to try are the fried chicken and the Smores for dessert, as they are really good!

From journal 2 Weeks in Orlando

'50s Prime Time Café - MGM Studios

  • December 3, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by MrsAEF from Houston, Texas
'50s Prime Time Café - MGM Studios

The '50s Prime Time Cafe was one of my favorite restaurants in the park. It was such a fun experience! Sure, the waiters treat you like a 5-year-old, but it was a good laugh. The restaurant is beautifully themed in '50s attire, and even your table has a '50s theme! They took care of the smallest detail, and they make you feel like you just stepped into a time machine. The food--so good! I wish I could eat there everyday. I had the pot roast with mashed potatoes, and my husband had the fried chicken with mashed potatoes. It was fantastically delicious! Then we ordered a huge sundae for dessert. It's topped with many different types of sweets, and it was heavenly. The service was great, and the overall experience was wonderful.

From journal Honeymoon in Orlando

50's Prime Time Cafe

  • August 26, 2005
  • Rated 5 of 5 by miamigrl from virginia beach, Virginia
50's Prime Time Cafe

Beware - you must keep your elbows off the table! The 50's Prime Time Cafe is a throwback to the diners of old. The decor is formica pink and blue, just like my parents' old house.

We didn't pay much attention to the '50s show on the TV at our table because there was so much else to see. Our waiter hailed from our hometown, but he didn't cut us any slack. The kids had to clean their plates if they wanted dessert. We almost got in big trouble by blowing our straw wrappers at each other.

The shrimp and pasta plate was huge, fried chicken and mashed potatoes were a classic, and the kids devoured the mac and cheese.

Had a scrumptious dessert too that had us licking the plate clean!

From journal A perfectly planned trip to Magic Kingdom

50's Prime Time Café - MGM Studios

  • August 7, 2005
  • Rated 4 of 5 by BostonChick from Boston, Massachusetts
This is one of the best-themed restaurants in WDW. It is located in Disney/MGM Studios.

Like all great Disney attractions, this restaurant has a story to tell. You are treated like a guest to a big family reunion. Your waiter/waitress is your cousin, and Mom is in the back cooking. You are seated at a kitchen table with a small TV playing clips from old shows. Your waiter/waitress will nag you to clean your plate and possibly make a public spectacle of it. (Note that some people don't enjoy this interaction and find it annoying.)

The menu has home-cooking (i.e. meatloaf, pasta, etc.). The food is not outstanding, but it is decent.

This restaurant is a lot of fun for families. I highly recommend making reservations for this restaurant, as it is very popular. While you're waiting to be seated, you can enjoy a drink at Daddy's Lounge just inside.

From journal The Magic of Disney - A Guide to the World

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