Whats in the big Pineapple in DTD?

**disneycutie165** · 07-18-2008, 03:03 PM

I have been to DTD every time we've been, but I have never actually gotten down to where the Virgin Records shop is. I have seen a huge

buliding in all the pictures of DTD. Has anyone ever been there? Is it a resturant, shop, or anything else? Someone help. I need to know what the big pineapple is!

**VAdizneefan** · 07-18-2008, 03:45 PM

Bongo's Cuban Cafe -- Gloria Estefan's restaurant

**NJGIRL** · 07-18-2008, 04:00 PM

I don't think it's a very popular restaurant because I don't know anyone who has ever gone there and have never seen anyone on intercot write about it.

**Young@Heart** · 07-18-2008, 04:32 PM

Originally Posted by NJGIRL

I don't think it's a very popular restaurant because I don't know anyone who has ever gone there and have never seen anyone on intercot write about it.

I was going to say the same thing. In fact, we haven't been to WDW in 2 years and I wasn't sure it was still open.

Is it?

**NJGIRL** · 07-18-2008, 04:53 PM

I think it's still opened but all the times that we have been in the area of that restaurant I have never even seen anyone going in.

**BraddyB** · 07-18-2008, 05:24 PM

Sounds like a hit to me !!!!

**Vicki Mouse** · 07-18-2008, 05:27 PM

I really wanted to try it! I think I still will if time permits. I will write a review after I'm back mid August. I'm curious about Cuban food and I've been by and enjoyed the music playing outside. I'll let you know..

**joelkfla** · 07-18-2008, 07:49 PM

I have not been inside, but they have a walk-up window with some very tasty and reasonably-priced snacks.

A Cuban friend said the food is just OK, but not very authentic. He recommends the Columbia Restaurant in downtown Celebration.

**luvdiznee** · 07-18-2008, 08:22 PM

We've done the walk up window after a Cirque show and it was good. I wouldn't mind going inside one day to give it a try.

**PetefromRI** · 07-18-2008, 08:59 PM

A few years ago we went inside for lunch.The place is awesome inside,kind of like Ricky Ricardos nightclub from I love Lucy.We had Cuban Sandwiches and they were great.I'd go back again in a minute.At night it turns into a Cuban nightclub with music and dancing.

**PAYROLL PRINCESS** · 07-18-2008, 09:43 PM

A friend of mine lives in Orlando and she loves that restaurant. I've never been there myself though.

**Faver** · 07-18-2008, 09:46 PM

Bongo's is very good..... My DH loves it, and has to make a trip there for dinner every time we're @ WDW. And

The atmosphere is great too.

**Young@Heart** · 07-19-2008, 01:27 AM

Originally Posted by PetefromRI

A few years ago we went inside for lunch.The place is awesome inside,kind of like Ricky Ricardos nightclub from I love Lucy.

Uh-oh! Can't let DH know this or we'll have to find time to squeeze in a trip.

SFTrny · 07-19-2008, 01:24 PM

We went to Bongo's on our last trip for lunch and it was WONDERFUL. No heavy crowds, fun atmosphere, and great food! And if you want a decent Mojito, this is THE place for it. We are going back on our trip this year.

**Minnie Imagineer** · 07-19-2008, 04:09 PM

hmmm I have never been here, their menu looks pretty good
http://www.intercot.com/infocentral/...own/bongos.asp
Suprisingly, they have a decent choice of chicken dishes...thats really all I eat when I go out to eat!

**andreallybadeggs** · 07-20-2008, 11:52 PM

We went to Bongo's in March to celebrate a birthday. Don't think it would be on our
must-do list but we all thought the food was pretty
tasty and a nice change of pace.
Decor is cool,too.

**DisneyDog** · 07-30-2008, 05:30 PM

Funny, the first thing I thought of was Spongebob Squarepants...but that would be the wrong park. LOL.

**newcarsmell** · 08-02-2008, 05:40 PM

I've never considered it but it sounds like a beautiful restaurant and after checking out the menu, I'm definitely going to eat there next time I'm at WDW.