bsj1701
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Apr 25, 2014
Hello!
My wife and I did the "Dining with an Imagineer" On Wednesday December 13,2017. Our Imagineer was Ryan Wineinger, he is an Art Director who has worked on things like New Fantasyland, Toy Story Land, and also the new Star Wars area. I can't imagine a better Imagineer to have lunch with, he was very knowledgeable, friendly, an accommodating to all of us. I don't see many reviews out there for this experience so I wanted to share my recent experience.
The cost includes food, the talk with the Imagineer, the tip, and a personalized paper menu. It is currently $105 per person. NO name badge is included and there is no option to purchase the plate that used to be offered in the past. At least no such option was mentioned to us. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? If all imagineer's are like Ryan, then yes, of course your mileage may vary!
I estimated the value of the 4 course meal and gratuity at around $70-$75, so for another $30 or so you get to chat with an Imagineer. No question was off limits, but some could not really be answered in specifics for obvious reasons.
I recommend this to any hardcore Disney fan. Having said that, would I do it again? Probably not. There are 2 reasons for this. First, I would have liked something a little more substantial than a paper menu as a souvenir of this experience, even at extra cost. My second reason is simply because Ryan was SO Good! I have read varying reviews of this event and so much is dependent on the guest host, I just can't imagine a better experience than this one.
This is a hard reservation to get, but keep trying if you are interested. There were a few extra spots on our date due to some cancellations. Thank You to Ryan for a most enjoyable lunch!
My wife and I did the "Dining with an Imagineer" On Wednesday December 13,2017. Our Imagineer was Ryan Wineinger, he is an Art Director who has worked on things like New Fantasyland, Toy Story Land, and also the new Star Wars area. I can't imagine a better Imagineer to have lunch with, he was very knowledgeable, friendly, an accommodating to all of us. I don't see many reviews out there for this experience so I wanted to share my recent experience.
The cost includes food, the talk with the Imagineer, the tip, and a personalized paper menu. It is currently $105 per person. NO name badge is included and there is no option to purchase the plate that used to be offered in the past. At least no such option was mentioned to us. Is it expensive? Yes. Is it worth it? If all imagineer's are like Ryan, then yes, of course your mileage may vary!
I estimated the value of the 4 course meal and gratuity at around $70-$75, so for another $30 or so you get to chat with an Imagineer. No question was off limits, but some could not really be answered in specifics for obvious reasons.
I recommend this to any hardcore Disney fan. Having said that, would I do it again? Probably not. There are 2 reasons for this. First, I would have liked something a little more substantial than a paper menu as a souvenir of this experience, even at extra cost. My second reason is simply because Ryan was SO Good! I have read varying reviews of this event and so much is dependent on the guest host, I just can't imagine a better experience than this one.
This is a hard reservation to get, but keep trying if you are interested. There were a few extra spots on our date due to some cancellations. Thank You to Ryan for a most enjoyable lunch!
