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We arrive bright and early to the Polynesian Resort’s, Ohana.
Our group of 10 is checked in by a woman who I assume is part of a cloning project run by a butter loving scientist who wanted to ensure there would always be two Paula Deens in the world.
The table that will be our home for the next few hours, has lovely views of the lake.
Our server greets us with a starter of Pineapple Bread.
She also presents a pitcher of Pog Juice (also called Jungle Juice in other Disney locations).
Throughout the meal, our server is a juice ninja. You barely take a few sips, and she is refilling the glass.
A few of us also order coffee and tea.
Since Ohana means family, it makes sense that breakfast is served family style.
A plate of fruit is set before us, tricking us into being healthy, before three, identical, skillets, brimming with breakfast delights, are placed down at our table.
There’s a mix of Stitch and Mickey waffles. Meats are ham and sausage. The eggs are fluffy, the potatoes are perfectly spiced, and the creative people at the table use the biscuits to make sandwiches.
If we run out of something, servers are happy to bring more, like potatoes, lots and lots of potatoes.
Breakfast is timed just right. There is plenty of time to tuck into our food, and we’re about done when the characters start making their rounds.
I’ve met the big Mouse at other character meals, but I think Polynesian Island Mickey is the happiest Mickey. I’d like to think that Polynesian Island Obligatory Traveler could also be the happiest Obligatory Traveler.
Of course the reason to dine at Ohana, is to meet Lilo and Stitch.
Stitch is his regular silly self, and Lilo is sweet, but also shows a little sass.
There is a Disney podcast that complains that Ohana rushes guests through their meals. I’m not sure what dinner is like, but never once during breakfast did I feel rushed. To the contrary, because our server was more than willing to keep bringing food, juice, coffee until we cried full.
Price wise, Ohana is a bit of a splurge. Most character meals at Disney are, but if you aren’t doing them everyday, it’s worth it for the extra experience.
Shannon and I agreed that breakfast at Ohana would not have been as fun with just us two. It was a far better meal with a great group of friends. Especially when you get to watch everyone interacting with the characters.
It’s one of my favorite group memories from the trip, and since our friends feel like family, it was a truly Ohana experience.
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