While I think it’s fair to say that the old design of Flying Fish skewed a bit too much towards the ‘whimsical’ side of Coney Island (a carnival motif does not bring to mind fine dining for me) and also was a decidedly 1990s vibe, the concern with the redesign was that it would over-correct this. Flying Fish is a fine dining restaurant, and one that caters heavily to convention-goers during some times of the year. While this most notably pertains to hotel guest rooms, it’s also a relevant consideration here. From the fluidity of the seating to the carpet to that chandelier (and more), the restaurant now evokes the ocean.Īs Walt Disney World is currently in the process of re-imagining and refurbishing many of its hotel spaces, one recurring concern has been the balance between thematic integrity and luxury. The new-look interior is an abstraction much like the previous interior, and has some clear aquatic motifs, whimsical architectural stylization, and a stunning chandelier that looks like fish flying above the ocean surface. I’m not entirely sure Flying Fish succeeds in that regard. Disney indicates that its aim with the redesign was to create a sophisticated style paying homage to the golden era of seaside boardwalks. The only thing that stayed the same was the basic layout otherwise, all of the decor and style totally changed. The new-look Flying Fish has had its entire interior redesigned. Previously, Walt Disney World described the decor as “Coney Island inspired.” The influence there was visible, even if the old Flying Fish felt like a much more elegant and abstract interpretation of Coney Island. Let’s start with a look inside the re-imagined Flying Fish. This is sort of like that time Coca-Cola was replaced by New Coke, which everyone thought was every bit as good as classic Coca-Cola (and don’t let anyone tell you otherwise, Josh). When one’s lovely spouse is unable to dine at an elegant and romantic fine dining establishment, another Disney blogger-dude is obviously the logical replacement. Instead, I was joined by Josh of ( here’s his review of the same meal). Naturally, when I heard there was temporarily a 30% discount being offered for Annual Passholders (see our Fall WDW Dining Discounts post for more info), I made a point to go back on our recent trip to Walt Disney World…without Sarah. We loved its cuisine as well as its perfect date-night ambiance. We have dined at Flying Fish several times over the years, but none since the restaurant was reimagined. In our old review, we wrote that it was a notch below Victoria & Albert’s, and right up there with Jiko. Since our last visit, Flying Fish had a top-to-bottom refurbishment that re-imagined the restaurant thematically.Īt one time, Flying Fish was one of our favorite table service restaurants at Walt Disney World. Flying Fish participates in the Disney Dining Plan and also accepts the Tables in Wonderland card for a 20% discount. In practical terms, that means it’s a bit pricier than a normal table service restaurant, requires 2 table service credits if using the Disney Dining Plan, and has some semblance of a dress code. Flying Fish is considered one of Walt Disney World’s Signature Restaurants, which is Disneyspeak for “fine dining.” In this review, we’ll share food photos, thoughts on the menu and ambiance, and recommendations in terms of dining at Flying Fish, one of the best options for seafood in WDW. Flying Fish is an upscale table service restaurant at Walt Disney World’s Boardwalk, a short walk from Epcot.
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