One of Disney World’s newest and most high-profile restaurants is facing criticism after a guest claimed they were served raw chicken during a birthday dinner. The Cake Bake Shop, a pastel dream of a restaurant on Disney’s BoardWalk, opened with plenty of buzz and backlash — mostly over its sky-high prices. Now, that scrutiny has intensified following a viral Reddit post that describes an unsettling experience involving undercooked food, a manager’s questionable response, and a vacation thrown off course by fear of food poisoning.Credit: Disney“He Already Ate the Whole Thing…”The complaint comes from a user who posted to a popular Disney-focused subreddit, sharing that their husband was served raw chicken during what was supposed to be a celebratory dinner.“We went to Cake Bake Shop for my husband’s birthday dinner a few days ago, he was served raw chicken. The scary part is he had already eaten the entire cutlet before we realized it wasn’t cooked through (the piece in the picture that looks cooked was actually from a different cutlet, not the raw one).”According to the post, the waiter was kind and responsive, bringing over a manager once the issue was flagged. But the manager’s response seemed to downplay the situation.“Our waiter was super nice, brought the manager over who insisted it was ‘just a vein.’ And while I’m not a professional chef, I do a whole lot of cooking and there’s definitely some CLEARLY transparent meat around the vein and lots of pink.”https://www.reddit.com/r/WaltDisneyWorld/comments/1nci7pk/my_review_of_cake_bake_shop_spoiler_its_not_a/The restaurant ultimately comped the meal, but the damage — both emotional and potentially physical — had already been done.“It didn’t really make up for the fact that we spent the whole night (and honestly the whole trip after that) worried about food poisoning since it can show up days later. This was the night before our first park day, and instead of celebrating, we were just stressed out and anxious.”The guest also noted that they have a suppressed immune system, which made the experience even more stressful — especially after sampling a bite from their husband’s plate.“Even if the chicken was cooked… the food was pretty darn bland and your money could be spent somewhere better.”High Expectations and Even Higher PricesThe Cake Bake Shop opened its doors to enormous anticipation — and no small amount of sticker shock. When the initial menus were posted during its construction phase, guests were stunned to see cake slices priced as high as $26, with pies and specialty drinks in the $20+ range. Even breakfast items like croissants and egg sandwiches had prices more in line with fine dining than a casual BoardWalk stop.Negative reviews about pricing came in fast, with some calling it out of touch with typical Disney guests. In response, the restaurant made minor adjustments to its pricing just before its official opening. Some items dropped in price — with cheesecake going from $26 to $18.99 and croissants from $12 to $5.99 — while other prices increased or were adjusted by mere cents. Cake slices still hover around $22.99, and basic items like a cappuccino can cost upwards of $9.While upscale experiences at Disney are nothing new, Cake Bake Shop’s model of luxury desserts and sit-down meals at boutique pricing raised eyebrows from day one. And when guests are paying that kind of premium, expectations are high — for quality, taste, service, and above all, safety.A Magic Moment Gone WrongThe incident described on Reddit strikes at the heart of what Disney guests expect from their dining experiences — not just good food, but peace of mind. Food safety is a baseline expectation, not a luxury. And when a guest eats an entire chicken cutlet only to discover it was raw inside, that moment goes from magical to miserable almost instantly.Even more concerning is the alleged response from the restaurant manager, who dismissed the undercooked meat as a “vein.” For guests unfamiliar with food preparation, such a claim might seem plausible, but the poster stated clearly that the meat was visibly pink and transparent — clear signs of undercooking in poultry. In a high-traffic, family-friendly environment like Disney World, such oversights carry serious risks.A guest with a compromised immune system faces elevated danger from foodborne illness, and the anxiety that comes with a potential salmonella infection can easily overshadow what should be the highlight of a vacation. According to the post, their entire trip felt colored by that moment of doubt, with each passing hour bringing more worry about possible symptoms.Bland Food, Bitter ExperienceCredit: DisneyTo make matters worse, the guest didn’t think the food was particularly good — raw or not. After paying top-tier prices, the meal was described as “pretty darn bland,” with the implication that value simply didn’t match the cost. That kind of feedback isn’t uncommon when restaurants try to deliver a luxury aesthetic without the culinary quality to back it up.At Cake Bake Shop, the visuals are striking — glittering decor, ornate cakes, pastel everything — but even the prettiest presentation can’t make up for poor taste or dangerous mistakes in the kitchen.What Should Happen Next?So far, the Cake Bake Shop and Disney have not issued any public response to the viral claim. Without confirmation or denial, guests are left to speculate — and to choose whether or not to take the risk. For a location that charges nearly $23 for a slice of cake and markets itself as a high-end destination, these kinds of incidents can be damaging.At a minimum, the restaurant needs to ensure its kitchen staff are properly trained and equipped to avoid these mistakes. Managers should be given the tools — and the authority — to handle food safety complaints with the seriousness they deserve, not dismiss concerns as “just a vein.”When guests are spending hundreds of dollars per day for their vacation experience, basic food safety is not a perk — it’s a promise. And if that promise is broken, the damage done to trust and reputation can linger long after the vacation ends.The post Controversial $$$$ Disney Restaurant Caught Serving Undercooked Raw Meat appeared first on Inside the Magic.