The servers act just as you’d expect your Aunt Mary or crazy little brother would, throwing straws, talking about when you finally got those braces off and reminding you to eat your greens. In fact, I’ve seen those who thumb their nose at their veggies have to stand in the corner!!
Oh, and let’s not forget Uncle Jesse. Literally!!! Mr. Stamos himself was hanging out at the 50s PTC bar when we ate here in 2009. If I’d had the kids with me, I’d have sent them for autographs. Alas, I didn’t, and we just quietly squealed at our table.
If the atmosphere wasn’t enough to draw us in, the food is FANTASTIC!! I’ve seen dozens of lukewarm and even bad reviews of the food here, but everything I’ve had here has been delicious. It’s the perfect mixture of kitsch and comfort food, and it always hits the spot.
My fave is grandma’s chicken pot pie, but I’m not a big fan of peas and cooked carrots. Unfortunately for me, you have to clean your plate before dessert. Oops!
With recent reports of the antics (aka the FUN) being removed from Whispering Canyon Cafe over at Wilderness Lodge, I can only hope they don’t carry that over to Prime Time, as it truly is a unique dining experience that is as fun as it is filling!
Before we had ever tried dinner at 1900 Park Fare (definitely the family’s favorite dinner at WDW), my serious love interest was 50s Prime Time Cafe (50s PTC from here on out). On a high school trip to Magic Music Days, my girlfriends and I happened upon the kitschy restaurant when looking for a place to redeem our dining vouchers. Decades later, we still talk about how much fun it was!! With these fond memories in mind, I knew I had to make a reservation here when planning the kids’ first fateful trip to the World.
I was super worried because I had to be at work early that day, which totally threw off my plan to be on the phone when the clock struck 8:00 over on the Eastern sea board. Anyone else remember when reservations opened up that late? 😉
Fortunately, I scammed someone into covering for me, and I sat in the staff break room anxiously spilling my first-time WDW trip planner dining hopes and dreams to the very sweet and indulgent cast member. As luck would have it, there were several openings (meaning I probably could’ve called at regular people hours)…who knew this little Hollywood Studios restaurant wasn’t quite as popular as breakfast in Cinderella Castle. Ya know, though, there is a slight chance that I may have been more excited about going back to mom’s kitchen than the royal dining room.
Walking into 50s PTC for me was like stepping into all of the tv shows I used to nerdily watch in black and white on Nick at Nite in the early 90s…the Dick van Dyke Show, My Three Sons and pretty much any version of Lucy…but it was in color!! Love the vintage vibe!
As soon as you check in, you’re family. I still remember Aunt Mary from our high school trip, our sister Emily from the 2008 trip and our crazy brother Mike from a grown-ups only trip in 2009. So sorry, 2010 and beyond servers, I can’t recall your names, but I’m sure you were bratty, hysterical and everything we want in a 50s PTC cast member.
Food
Fried Herb and Garlic Cheese
Chicken Noodle Soup
He liked it.
Blue Plate Special (Seasonal)
Grandma’s Chicken Pot Pie
Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken
A Sampling of Mom’s Favorite Recipes
Golden-fried Chicken, Fork Tender Pot Roast, and Traditional Meatloaf with all the fixings
Stained Glass Dessert
Mom’s Brownie
Overflowing Milkshakes
We’re always in this club!
Fun
The Big Kids’ First Trip
Cousin Miranda
Dapper Day
Stitchy & Sok
Same Table Six Years Apart
Stitchy & Pele
Antics
I didn’t finish my peas and carrots.
Girls’ Trip
Disney Princess Half Marathon Weekend
Lots of fun details
Hallway between 50s and Hollywood & Vine
Restrooms are located here
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