The Edison in Disney Springs at Walt Disney World | Disney Dining Review

[@artemis9019]

As someone who worked in the hospitality industry 20 years your video would be excellent for training purposes. I hope The Edison sees this. Thank you.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

💙🤍💛

[@kimberlysalerno3162]

Dan is hysterical 😂 Thank you for taking a bullet for the rest of us!!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

😂

[@jessicascraps4010]

We are actually traveling to Disney springs tomorrow and Edison was on our list so glad you did this timely review Wine bar George and boathouse for us

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Good picks!

[@helenebassin8608]

Not just liking these videos, I am loving them!! You are not the only vloggers who had nothing good to say about The Edison. Never had it on our Disney Springs list and never will!! Too many delicious offerings to be had at DS - Homecomin, Boathouse, Wine Bar George, City Works, even House of Blues, just to name a few!! Please keep these wonderful reviews coming!!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Thanks!! And agreed, so many great places at DS

[@maryleib4686]

Thank you for giving honest reviews. I feel like some Disney vloggers just tell us positive. It is very appreciative to know you give honest reviews.

[@papertheweb]

Love your reviews. Knowing how you always look on the upside in any review I am so relieved I didn't walk in there the other day. Now I will never walk in there. So many good places in Disney Springs there is no reason to spend money where all you get in exchange is annoyance. THANK YOU for saving us a bad experience. We owe you one.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Glad you liked it!

[@chrisd8165]

"Ranks right about there with T-Rex." The burn of ALL burns.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

😂😂😂

[@howellfamjam1738]

Love these dining review videos!! Thanks for being honest and real. So excited for the Universal restaurants!!!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Oooh us too

[@WDW-Sleeve4Life]

So funny watching this. My husband got so mad about the smoking of the old fashion. Seriously hoping y'all do a "The Perfect Old Fashion" episode and show us how it's done

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Yes, can’t wait for that one

[@beckydiehl2989]

Wow! So your new go to place? Kidding lol! Thanks for taking the hit for all the fans out there. It’s a shame because the place looks like it could be cool. What a shame and shame on that waitress for not informing you about the up charge on having the old fashioned smoked. I could feel Dan’s rage through the video I would have definitely complained to the manager! 😊

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

😂😂 yeeeeeeaaaaahhhh, definitely won’t be back. But you’re right, it could be SO COOL

[@stephaniehedrick730]

“We are NEVER going back.” 😂😂😂

[@sharondemello7793]

We were at the Edison 2 weeks ago. We had a similar experience. The service was terrible and the food was mediocre at best. The server never took any appetizer plates away, and walked away while I had a dirty plate in my hand. I had to put the plate on the floor, because there was literally no place on the table to put it! 😆 I would give it a 2/5.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Lol, on the floor!?! 😂

[@annemariec7659]

Been watching you guys from the beginning and have never seen Leslie's face like that. She's always keeping it positive but wow. That's outrageous that your server didn't mention the upcharge for the drink. We have never been but it's off our list now for sure. 😊

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

😂😂 she thought that was funny

[@sipofsunkist9016]

man i couldnt have had a more different experience! this was by a longshot the best experience ive had at disney! im a little bias tho because i have a massive soft spot for electro swing music. the vibe there is utterly magical if you are into steam punk stuff! and DAMN the Edison burger goes hard! but be prepared to spend 100+ on a drink. you go there for 18 year+ aged spirits. Definitely a highroller speakeasy place. (literally have a menu called “Highroller cocktails” and the cheapest thing on it is 34$) The gilded old fashion is the best old fashion ive ever had! and this is going to sound loony, but its worth 125$! they have cherries in it aged in burbon almost as long as ive been alive (im 23) they make maraschino cherries look and taste like dirt lol.

[@matthewhagerty908]

My wife and I have had the same kind of experience, both pre-Covid. Each time we felt both the service and food were middling-to-poor. The last time we went for lunch, we were also sat in the same area you were, and similarly, they seemed to shove everyone on that dance floor area despite there being plenty of room. Given the price, and the experience, it's essentially now the last place we'd go to at Disney Springs.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Agreed. Sad

[@stephenmocanu408]

10K!!!!!!!!!!!!! and keep giving PLANT based info on all reviews thank you!!!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Will do 😊

[@gregswanson2339]

Thank you for your good review on the design and aesthetic! That was my contribution to The Edison :) Sorry to hear about the food though.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Great work! Beautiful

[@kirstenson1]

I don’t blame you for being aggravated about the upcharge! And her response when you questioned it. The prices definitely don’t seem to match the food and drink quality. Appreciate your reviews!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

🙏🙏

[@Chellekathryn]

Dan! i'm eagerly waiting for that old fashion video!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Me too!

[@sipofsunkist9016]

cant believe yall went to such a high end place and got a GRILLED CHEESE SANDWICH lmao

[@traceyg6148]

Another great vlog! I completely trust your reviews and will not be visiting the Edison on our next visit to Disney next year. Hello from the UK 🇬🇧 and thanks for your wonderful reviews, you’re both so engaging xx

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Thanks so much!!

[@carriel3054]

"Right about there with TRex" 🤣🤣

[@theresaskwara4021]

Love your vloggs and appreciate your reviews!! You are both amazing!! Thank you

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Aw, thanks!

[@opchick0597]

Wow! We've eaten in so many Disney springs restaurants. Our best experience was at the Edison. Food was excellent, entertainment was a blast.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Really? Interesting!

[@ginatownsend9669]

You guys are great!!! Love Dan's expressions, makes me laugh😂

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

😂😂

[@janeleslie4192]

And his t shirts are always best. 👍

[@omarcenteno588]

I wish you had done this review earlier. We went there last trip. I agree with everything you have said. Terrible service and food great theming.

[@Suvgal]

I was at Edison in October.. think it was a Sunday afternoon / lunch . Tables were full on the first floor area. Service was a bit slow.. however cocktails and food was good 🙈 it’s so disappointing to hear this place went south. This vid for sure will be a consideration when I’m at Springs and need dinning options

[@brewcrew17]

Found this after booking magical dining for Edison and immediately canceled.and switched to Wolfgang lol

[@MouseDining]

Very thorough review. Great video! You guys are great and fun to watch. Sorry about the bad service, though. Hoping to try The Edison on one of our next visits ourselves.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Thanks! Hope you have a better experience!

[@marylou.d6379]

Loved this vid!! So honest and real. I would have been mad as -ell

[@3dupfitters996]

We went to the Edison recently about the same time in the late afternoon and had the same drinks, sort of :-). I thought the old fashioned I had was above average, even without the smoke. I definitely did not want to take a chance on a $25 PB&J old fashioned, though. You are a brave man :-). My impression was the stream punk decor was fun, and the drinks were overpriced, but that describes a lot of places in Disney Springs. We actually really enjoyed the small back patio, right on the water. The afternoon views were lovely. We’ve been meaning to go back and check out the cabaret show, but it wasn’t running the nights we had available.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Thanks for your perspective!

[@nataliekunkel4136]

Wish you had a better experience. Congrats on 10K :)

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Thank you!!

[@peggypooler7935]

I appreciate the honesty!! I am planning an upcoming trip and watching these dining reviews are such a great tool. The good, bad, and ugly!! I will not be going to the Edison or Space 220!! Keep up the great content! ~Peg from Maine

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Thank you. Have so much fun on your trip!

[@lolajacomino6574]

I can’t thank you enough!!!! I’ve been wanting to go there

[@sarahbither4933]

I can totally understand the disappointment, and you’re right there are somethings that were out of their control but Oofta. Not good….next time we’re in town, I’ll treat for drinks at Jaleo!!!😊😊😊 I so want to try that salt foam margarita!!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

So good!!

[@Vway1501]

LOL!...I was waiting for Dan to drop an F-bomb or two. Another great review!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Lol, tip of my tongue

[@nmccarson]

I appreciate your honest reviews! Saves my family money! 😂❤

[@ibhomer1017]

I appreciated this one.....we have been here a number of times, and each time, we just don't LOVE the cocktails..as you said..just OK. In their defense, we have eaten the turkey club more than once, it's definitely a share-huge...but I think we are done and wouldn't go back....our experiences were all pre.covid

[@JamieMiles_southmainmuse]

Wow. The Edison must be struggling to charge like that. Who knows. Thanks for your honest take.

[@kellyv7728]

That’s a bummer! I’m looking forward to the at home how to smoke an old fashion video 💚

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Me too! 😂

[@bijoujohnson]

I cannot believe they would charge extra for tomato and onion?! Did the Chef have to get on The Living with the Land boat and harvest it himself?

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Hahahahahahahahaha, right!?

[@jugatsu23nichi]

Great review, thank you! And congrats on 10k!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

🙏🙏🙏

[@thedeaconsbench2007]

Great review! With so many other commenters sharing similar experiences, I wonder how much longer they can last. There are a lot of better options out there.

[@olafpamela]

😯🤔😔 Thanks for your HONEST OPINION 😅

[@duckburgduckworth512]

Hi Dan & Leslie,love your reviews. Would you be able to sprinkle in some counter service and food court reviews for different levels of budgets. Especially with the hyper inflation.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Yes, we’re doing them in series, so we will tackle QS after finishing TS 😊

[@relocatingtodisney9044]

06:08 did I hear that correctly? "It is a lot of, like, barfing"? Anyways.... thanks for the video. i have wanted to try this place. Guess I'll skip it. :-) You guys are awesome

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

“Bar food” 😂😂

[@rumble2251]

Great review, I appreciate the heads up. To be honest I would rather know the places to avoid, than the go to places. And sometimes having a bad experience can carry over to the rest of the day. When you questioned the smoking up charge and the waitress just shrugged it off, it annoyed me as as well.

[@triton6127]

Glad I saw this. I need a backup reservation at the Springs (depends if I have two local friends coming or just one) and was considering the Edison. I decided to go with Enzo’s Hideaway. If it’s just two of us, It’ll be Homecomin’ which is one of the few restaurants I don’t feel bad about visiting every time! Thanks for the info! I have worked and trained in customer service most of my life and the whole smoking issue would have made me lose my mind!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

If you have a reservation for two, you should be able to add one more when you check in. You can typically go up or down one person from what your reservation was for

[@triton6127]

@@AddictedtotheMouse true, but it’s Sunday brunch and I know how crazy it can get. I’m looking forward to the Hideaway now since I’ve never been!

[@toyman70]

I can't believe they have the nerve to charge $22 for a grilled cheese It better be the size of a loaf of bread for that much. Thanks for taking one for the team

[@trerock]

My husband and I had the grilled cheese & tomato soup during our visit in December 2020. In fairness, the sandwich was HUGE, and it was also delicious. We actually just ordered the Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup and the Spinach Dip and split all of that between the two of us. It was more than enough food.

[@triciasrun]

Thank you for the review! I could not agree with you more! We went there, and it was so disappointing. The food was not good and we felt like we wasted SO MUCH money. The service was so bad, and we will not be going back.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

It was weird, Right?

[@danielvandersall6756]

Thank you so much for this; nice to see honest reviewing. Especially at the investment for these restaurants. Real shame.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

🙏🙏

[@Joyfularius]

Oh noooo, that's so disappointing. As a Brit, can I ask what you do with the tip in this situation? Our tipping culture is very different here in the UK and based on the level of service, but am I right in thinking that it isn't the same over there and you would be expected to still pay the full service charge?

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

There are a lot of different thoughts on this here. Personally, our baseline is 20% of the entire check (including tax) and the vast majority of the time, we go up from there. In cases where the service is awful, I have adjusted downward in the past but not below 15%.

[@Joyfularius]

@@AddictedtotheMouse That's really good to know for our upcoming trip - thank you!

[@Meforutr]

I was going to ask about old fashion so can’t wait pls before aug 5 I use a cucinapro smoking gun works awesome. Anyway terrible experience but on the other hand I like knowing so thanks 🙏 😅

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Very welcome 🤗

[@dougkoski]

As someone with a chicken allergy, I hope you asked if the spinach & artichoke dip wasn't made with chicken broth.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

No, we didn’t

[@dougkoski]

@@AddictedtotheMouse no worries! And sorry for the wording there. Just something I've learned I need to ask before I can eat it, so like to share the tip with anyone who does have an allergy or is plant based/vegetarian/vegan. I know you mentioned plant based as a preface.

[@Gloria39913]

I appreciate your frank comments. After watching multiple restaurant reviews from you, I understand you show grace for service and even for food. That said, this place must have been very bad.

[@dr.collins-coursevideos236]

This might have been one of your worst experiences but the entertainment value here is 10/10. Sorry it was such a rough time!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

😂😂

[@Chellekathryn]

5 DOLLARS FOR SMOKE?!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Right!?!

[@emilydauer8359]

So what did you guys hate more..The Edison or Space 220😂

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Haha….oof…probably the Edison. At least the server didn’t withhold pricing information at Space 220

[@sethboggs2103]

I’ve tried to give this place a chance three times over the past few years. Never have I had a good experience. 😕

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

It’s so weird, it could be so good. I don’t get it

[@raeleialraeleial9035]

Good to know. We're going for our 10 year anniversary in Nov, so this will not be on our list

[@GunnarsGames]

$5 for her to melt your ice! You can buy a nice cigar for $5. Just like the real Edison ripped off Tesla, this place totally ripped you off, I hope you took that $5 off her tip.

[@susanodonnell4616]

I had the same experience at the Edison. There on business, super excited about the vibe, so disappointed. Would never recommend. Down the street the Boathouse was great.

[@Melissa-vp2wz]

Well firstly, I won’t hear a word said against your homemade margaritas, Leslie. 10/10. 😂 On a serious note, I would have been so enraged about the upcharge! I’ll happily drop several hundreds of dollars on a good meal, but small injustices like that drive me mad!! I also can’t believe they have no plant-based options. Bizarre. We used to eat here a lot pre-Covid, but glad to hear it narrows down the choices in Disney Springs now!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Right!?! Leslie’s margs are the best btw 😎

[@StarJenn19]

I wonder if they didn't have their best bartender working since it was a slower time of day. I'm not saying that's an excuse because paying that much you ought to get a very good drink, but maybe that was a reason. I would've been TICKED about the $5 charge without being told. Whether I paid it or not, I still would've still spoken to a manager and expressed my irritation about it. I've never eaten there, but now I won't either. LOL

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

You’re probably right, but yeah…consistency is key in hospitality and food/drink quality. If you have a “B Team”, you need better training, not more understanding guests.

[@bsocool]

I have been to the Edison several times and had the best service and food. I had the Smoked Old Fashion as well before and mine have always perfect. But was never charged extra for it. Although it has been awhile since I have been there since my favorite Bar Tender left to become a manager to another location. I do not doubt your experience; just don't fully count it out.

[@LyndaCOLBY]

Our son and grandson smoke their own Old Fashions..so I know about all that...but not telling someone about an up charge or noting it on the receipt is BS..........

[@tpg5974]

Let's be honest. Most dining (and ALL DRINKS) at Disney are overpriced. From quick service to table service, rare is the meal that is worth what you paid for. However, the only time we dined at The Edison our experience was wonderful. Food was tasty. Drinks were good. Still not worth what we paid for it though. You shouldn't base a decision to go to a restaurant based on one good / bad review.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

I agree with you most of the time, but like I said in the video - this was an exception to that.

[@terrysheehan7481]

We went to the Edison pre COVID with great hopes and left extremely disappointed! Like your experience the food was only ok, drinks were nothing special, prices were outrageous and the service was poor at best. And I am being kind at best! Being great fans of The Adventures Club we were expecting some connections. Not! Needless to say we were one and done!

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

I know, it could be so good. Why is it so bad?

[@kinghenry100]

No excuse for flavour less soup.

[@jamesorme3665]

So first off you are already negative about going to the Edison and you say so within the first 5 minutes. For you to say that you were a server once upon a time ago and complain that the water was low…was it ever empty nope it wasn’t and if you were a real server you would know that servers have designated sections and if she was taking care of all the tables around you then that means they were in her section. Lastly when do you ever get an extra or a table side service for free anywhere let alone Disney. Servers don’t set prices nor do they have any control of them. If you were real servers you would have known that

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

So first off…🙄. Did you even pay attention to this video….or have you watched any of our other videos? You’re wrong on the water and the table side service. For reference the dining review we did for Takumi-Tei included a whiskey cocktail that was smoked and served with a better presentation and guess what…the price on the menu included that. We realize servers don’t set prices but if the server offers something that is an upcharge, they absolutely need to disclose this upfront and not hide it in a check at the end. But thank you for putting us in our place.

[@jamesorme3665]

I did pay attention to it did you. You start the video and you’re already saying you have no good expectations on the food. And you say the water gets low but never empty so how can you blame someone for making sure that there was always water in the glass.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

@@jamesorme3665 I love how you side-stepped the major points of your argument that were wrong. You got me. I never watched the video we were in and spent hours editing (sarcasm) 🤣. You’re right, we often have preconceived notions about restaurants going in bc we have EATEN AT THEM BEFORE. That’s why we acknowledge them up front and then go in with open-minds (we literally say this at the 1:52 mark in the video, which is why I asked if you even watched it). And then at the 14:38 mark the comment is “multiple times our waters got very low.” VERY LOW. Not sure where you learned hospitality, but when waters get very low, the waiter or waitress is supposed to fill them…without being asked.

[@cosgirl22]

That would be her tip for me. The smirk and shrug is ridiculous.

[@kristinhoose4983]

Oh wow! We always considered going there because of the ambiance, but we will now skip it. Especially since one of us is a vegetarian!

[@dizdeb]

We dined at The Edison about a year ago and it was wretched. The food, the service, a total horrible experience so right there with u on the thumbs down.

[@meredithwalters3951]

I've been there 2x and hated it both times. Very overrated food.

[@carriel3054]

11:08 I hear people complain about this all the time. It's because servers start their shifts on a staggered schedule. There was likely only one server working at that hour, so you were all sat in their section - it doesn't make sense to have one server running all over the restaurant. Once more servers come on shift, hosts will take turns seating people in each of their sections. Edit: to your point regarding how close together the tables are - they're still in another section. Once a new server comes on shift, they'll have guests who don't belong to them IN their section which causes confusion, and takes income (tips) away from them.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Maybe, but there were actually two servers serving at the time and there were tables super close but not where you could touch the other table. I get it to a point, but there is a limit to how much you negatively affect a guest’s experience to help your wait staff efficiency before it deters those guests from ever coming back. If you’re the business owner and are comfortable with those losses, then that’s the price you pay. We won’t be back.

[@carriel3054]

@@AddictedtotheMouse I've always thought that for the price of minimum wage for an hour or two, managers would be better served to have extra staff on shift at the beginning/end of the rush for just this reason. Maybe that's why I never made it to management level 😉

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

@@carriel3054 😂😂

[@mikearsenault6485]

I really love these reviews. I am not a drinker but i am interested in trying an old fashioned. Where in disney springs can i get a good one. I will be down there next week and would like to try one.thanx for all the great videos.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

Wine bar George, raglan road, and the boathouse will all be solid

[@mikearsenault6485]

@@AddictedtotheMouse thank you.

[@judyp4421]

It will be interesting to see if mgmt. from The Edison reach out to you.

[@AddictedtotheMouse]

I honestly am not getting the feeling they care based on the feedback we’ve already gotten from everyone