Overall Rating: 4/4 Mickeys
With classic American cuisine, The Wave makes for a great experience no matter your age or tastes. But what earns this restaurant its four mickeys are the incredible chefs. Whether it's Baker, Kimi, Nanor, or another amazing chef, the super kind and talented minds in the kitchen will make sure you have a grand old time.
Entry #1, 8/2/18
Chef Baker
Today for dinner, my family ate at The Wave in the Contemporary Resort next to Magic Kingdom. This restaurant is among the more "fancy" restaurants at the Walt Disney World Resort, but it is not as high-end as California Grill or Victoria & Alberts, making it enjoyable for everyone. Today, Chef Baker helped me. He is awesome since he is very nice and he knows every ingredient off the top of his head. For dinner, I wanted a piece of salmon with asparagus and mashed potatoes. Chef told me that they have salmon every day of the week, which was exciting, since it is my favorite fish. He also said that they had asparagus but their mashed potatoes were unsafe for me. Therefore, I ordered french fries instead. The salmon was cooked in a dedicated pan and oven and the fries were made with a safe fryer. When I got my meal, I thought it was delicious. I ate very slowly and was the last one to finish since I wanted to savor the flavor. For dessert, they had both Enjoy Life Cookies and So Delicious Ice Cream, so I had So Delicious Coconut-Flavored Coconut Ice Cream with Enjoy Life Brownie Cookies. The entire meal was delicious, and the service was incredible, so I will be back very soon.
The Wave Allergy-Friendly Dinner Menu, Picture 1
The Wave Allergy-Friendly Dinner Menu, Picture 2
The Wave Allergy-Friendly Dinner Menu, Picture 3
The Wave Allergy-Friendly Dinner Menu, Picture 4
Chef Baker and I. He was certainly one of the best chefs of my 2018 trip.
My dinner of salmon, asparagus, and fries. Is there a such thing as salmon addiction?
Is taking a selfie with dinner cool?
What better way to end the day than with cookies and ice cream?
Yay! Mickey! Now I have a excuse to play with my food.
Entry #2, 8/12/18
Chef Kimi
My family really enjoyed eating at The Wave last week for dinner, so we decided to try it for breakfast. The chef that assisted me today was the very smart and talented Chef Kimi. I decided to go classic and eat Mickey Waffles. Like Chef Mickey's, The Wave now uses the mix for the allergy friendly waffles and pancakes that's made in the Contemporary resort. It was Namaste mix last year when I came, but now they use this special mix on a safe grill. Since I liked eating that at Chef Mickey's a few days ago, I ordered that along with a side of bacon and pure maple syrup from the back. I also asked about muffins, which turned out to be Udi's gluten free muffins that contain eggs, so that was a no-go for me but a go for my older brother. My brother also likes coffee, but he couldn't use the normal half-and-half that contains dairy, so instead he used a vanilla flavored soy creamer as an alternative. For those of you who like coffee, that's a nice option to have. Anyhow, when my meal came a short while later, I ate it quickly. The waffles tasted just like the ones I had at Chef Mickey's and I am really glad that they have cracked to code to making a safe and delicious option for people like me. Chef Kimi was great, and she held up the good reputation that all chefs at The Wave.
The Wave Allergy-Friendly Breakfast Menu, Picture 1
The Wave Allergy-Friendly Breakfast Menu, Picture 2
Chef Kimi and I. What a nice and smart chef.
Exclusive photo of the Contemporary Resort's Allergy Friendly Mickey Waffle/Pancake Batter Ingredients made in-house. Open in a new tab to magnify.
The Wave Allergy-Friendly Breakfast Menu, Picture 3
The Wave Allergy-Friendly Breakfast Menu, Picture 4
Delicious mickey waffles.
Entry #3, 8/12/18
Chef Nanor
After a long day at Magic Kingdom, my brothers, my parents, and I monorailed our way back to the Contemporary Resort where our dinner reservations at The Wave waited for us. The chef that helped us out today was named Chef Nanor, an incredibly smart, funny, and kind chef that would quickly make the meal one of the best experiences of the trip. She knew all of the ingredients of the top of her head and had a very positive attitude. For starters, she complimented my Chef Card, which made me excited for the meal. Firstly, I asked if there was a safe bread appetizer option for me. The two options were Udi's gluten free rolls and Ener-G dinner rolls. However, the former contains eggs and the latter may contain them, so I decided against it. Chef Nanor saw my disappointment and offered me fruits and veggies instead, but I declined. Then, as a last attempt, she offered a focaccia that was made in their own bakery, but I wasn't sure about the ingredients or cross contamination, so I passed. Even the fact that she offered all this excited me. For actual dinner, I ordered salmon pan-seared in a dedicated area, french fries made in a dedicated fryer, and a veggie mix of broccolini and asparagus. When the dinner came soon after, I loved it. It was super delicious and filling. Chef Nanor definitely didn't disappoint. Along with Kimi and Baker, The Wave's amazing ensemble of chefs always can guarantee a safe and scrumptious meal. We decided to skip dessert, though, because we went upstairs for that...
Chef Nanor, an incredibly smart and enthusiastic chef
Me with my delicious salmon, veggies, and fries.