I’m a friend of Macarena, and I’m so happy to hear you rave about her. She is everything you say she is and more. Also, I would like to note that she has seen this video and is very grateful. I don’t know if she’s commented here or not, but she mentioned it on Facebook. That’s how I found your channel. I look forward to watching more of your videos. Thank you again for the huge shoutout to Macarena. Cast members are always so appreciative of this kindness.
Federico apologizing for sounding like Sofia Vergara - hahahahahaha - great stuff! His accent is awesome and I'll listen all day. Nice to see new faces coming into the dining reiews. Love the kudos to Macarena - hope she gets lots of requests and kudos from the company too!
I do remember an amazing Scottish waitress at River Street Grille that you raved about as much as Macarena but in both instances it just speaks volumes to the service that was provided! As always, thanks for your true, genuine, honest insights to all of the Dis Team/guests!
Kona is a must do for us every trip for breakfast. I like lunch & dinner too, but breakfast is where it’s at. We have had Macarena before and you are so right, she is amazing! We’ve never had bad service there by the way. Cast members are the heart & soul of Disney 🥰
Terrific video! It was great seeing some new faces. I hope Fiasco is ok, and will return soon. Hopefully, Macarena gets to see this video. It would be wonderful for her to hear how you all felt about her, especially coming from the heart.
Your comments about the "magic" of Disney showing in your server were important. I found the same warm "magic" even in a person picking up trash in one of the parks. THIS is what makes Disney, Disney.
Wow! I love that you have lifted this Cast member above the food, and yet still the food was above average. I love it when we get a server at that level and always give that extra % on the bill. They deserve as much as you can give. Thanks for the review!!
"airline chicken" was/is a tem for ordering 'light meat/dark meat' '. In airlines it was difficult to stock white meat, breasts, and dark meat thighs and legs. So they used a cut that used a portion of the breast and thigh that had a bit of dark meat, thigh and leg and the white meat in the same cut.. Basically the cut you'll see at the supermarket that has a bit of 'wing meat and thigh'' attached to the breast. The cut was eventually called 'airline chicken'
See, this was all news to me Sam! Haha I felt a bit silly for A) not knowing that before, and B) fumbling my words when describing it and using the word “airline” twice. 😂
Nice shoutout for the cast member! Well done. The magic are the cast members; especially the exceptional ones. Maybe Disney will someday realize this and start treating their cast members with more dignity and respect by paying them a living wage.
Hey, Pete. We had the same experience with the gregarious and colorful Macarena, starting in 2019. After our time with her, I said to my wife that Macarena seemed like the type of person who would babysit our kid if we asked her to, and my wife knew exactly what I meant! When I returned on a solo visit a year later, Macarena was booked with other tables, but made it a point to come over and say hello. I happened to mention that I found out after the fact that my server had accidentally given me an alcoholic Sparkling No-Jito, which I drank unknowingly, and didn't really enjoy. Later, as I was walking out of Kona Cafe, I heard someone calling to me. It was Macarena, who had brought me a non-alcoholic No-Jito to go. That's the kind of dear person she is.
I wish Macarena was able to show herself on camera. She probably didn't want to which is perfectly fine, she's entitled to that. But I still wished she came on camera so that way, in case we forget her name, as memorable of a name she has, we'll remember her face.
I've changed my mind completely about Drake, he adds a lot to the team. He was maybe a bit nervous to start. Pete was awesome as usual, completely honest and transparent. Be really great to see Fiasco back with those 2. And btw, "Drake Shadwell" adult movie star name if ever I've heard one!
Great review. Kona is one of our favorites, because of the staff. The food is good, but our experiences dining there have always been made magical by the servers. Our trip in May was awesome, but our meal at Kona remains a highlight.
It was discussed on a Tuesday show that he had an unexpected medical emergency but is doing well now. He's still on medical leave as it was quite serious. He's been in the live chat during the Tuesday shows the past couple of times. I don't want to speak out of turn revealing the situation because it's mostly been kept private excluding that one mention during the live show.
Can guests still order the Ohana bread pudding at Kona now ? We are coming from Australia and it’s on our “wish list” !! ( PS we have booked our resort accomodation through Dreams Unlimited !! 😊👍🏻)...can’t wait !
We eat at Kona a lot for convenience and due to the variety on the menu. It is fantastic 75% of the time but the 25% when things arent great.. is really, really bad. It is a pity as it is such a great restaurant and most of the servers are amazing. I hated the look of the potsticker crust (they started doing that in 2019) but it does taste AMAZING!! The dashi bowls are great as are the sushi offerings and poke bowls. I love the flights and cocktails there too! Lapu Lapu is 10/10 and not that sweet as in other locations. Kids food is 10/10 and breakfasts are flawless.
I wish I had Macarana when I went in April. I went solo for lunch and was feeling a little uncomfortable eating alone. I wish my server was a little bit more talkative to make me feel more at ease. Food was great. I had the mahi. Great review!
I dined at Kona last month with my family. The steak was all fat, the fish was a mystery fish() i think it was mahi mahi ) the kids macaroni and cheese had no cheese My husband's burger was eh. We all hated the meal. The food did not warrant the prices. But Macarena was AMAZING !
