Cheap and Easy (the Reviews, Not the Food) from Sept 5-11, Updated 9/28 with Day 3!

[quixoticvalue]

Or not us.

hopefully....







Well, why hello. We are two 3rd/4th year college students who love Disney World. And we like to go to Disney World multiple times each year. We are south Florida residents and we have seasonal passes. If it is not a short weekend trip, it is a 5-7 day trip where we endeavor to eat rich and sinful foods every single day--a feat we certainly try not to do back home. We like to eat because it is fun and feels oh so good. Who are we?



Here:

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Oh sorry, that is us in the Disney spirit. Sorry. How did that get snuck in there?


How about this:


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No? What happened to our bodies? That is totally not actual life!



Ugh okay, one last try before I give up:


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Much better. And look! There is food already precariously placed infront of our grubby hands. Niiiice. That makes this review already easy enough.


Anyway, after this apparant photo fiascal, let me get down to the quick nitty gritty.

My name is Sarah and my boyfriend of 4 years is Dustin. I am a 4th year (not that I am almost graduating; I have just been in college for four years) student majoring in English and attending Florida Atlantic University. I am also a pescetarian. Confused? There is a nifty internet craze called google, I hear. ;) Other than my pescetarian ways, I am very adventerous in the food department.

Dustin is a 3rd year student (and for him, that actually means he is a junior--more determination, I suppose) majoring in Media Arts and Animation whom attends The Art Institute of Ft. Lauderdale. He is very picky. He is questionable over mystery sauces, but loves meat and potatoes of any kind (except game). He hates any vegetable to a passion. If he eats a spinach leaf, he swallows it with a grimace and goes "blech, yuck!" very loudly. He also hates fresh fruit and most fruit flavored things. He does not like foods with mayonnaise, nor sour cream. He can stand herbs, just not chives.

He is a sugar fiend (especially cookies). He dreams of mozzarella cheese. But, he is adventerous in his own way--he loves sushi and cous cous, things with interesting spices and zings to it. But trust me (thanks! you just met me!), before we met, he wouldn't even eat rice or pasta because it was "slippery feeling." But I am NOT laughing at him... it is a real phobia that he has struggled to get through.


Did y'all notice that his introduction was two paragraphs long? Sheesh. I guess I don't have much to say about me then, huh?

This will be the longest of my descriptions, because I will follow a quick and easy format. First will be our server's name (if applicable), the time of the reservation and what was noted on the receipt, and date. Then will be the lovely pictures and our quick (yet hopefully witty) thoughts. And then, the cost--individual items first, then the whole shebang. Lastly will be our thoughts on the whole experience. Also expect some fun pictures, inside shots of the restaurants, and some menu glances.

Oh, yeah, we were also on the basic DDP with lots of OOP meals thrown in, with the use of the DDE/Tables in Wonderland (:sniff: do I smell pot?) card. We were also staying at the AKL. This is not important to the food reviews, but I digress.

Restaurants/things to be reviewed: in order.

The Mara (multiple times)
Wolfgang Puck Express
Goofy's Candy Company
Boma (dinner)
Main Street Bakery
Aloha Isle
Tony's Town Square (lunch)
'Ohana (dinner)
Kringla Bakeri og Cafe
Germany pretzel
Smoothies from America (well how 'bout that?)
Rose and Crown (dinner)
Crystal Palace (breakfast)
Boma Cookie Decorating
Chefs de France (dinner)
Yak and Yeti (lunch)
Boma (breakfast)
Narcoossee's (dinner)
The Writers Stop
Raglan Road (lunch)


K. Thanks. And I hope we didn't scare you away because these pics sure look miiiighty tasty. :thumbsup2

[oybolshoi]

I've been wondering where your reviews were, young lady! ;)

Love the pictures ... love the intro ... really looking forward to reading along! :thumbsup2

[jillianjewels]

I love your narrative...I'm in. I love food pics. They are fat free fun.

[MickeyNicki]

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

I so am super duper excited for this one!

We are staying at the AKL next month and will probably eat at Mara a few times too and dinner at Boma

So bring it on girl, I am ready to drool!

[KatMark]

I'm in and anxiously awaiting your reviews.

[quixoticvalue]

Thank you for the quick replies, everyone! Reviews--pronto.

[quixoticvalue]

THE MARA

from, Day 1

Time: Unknown, as the reciept got covered in free syrup as I went on a tangent and drank the precious liquid from its tiny body. I shall use my memory (oh bother) and say the time was 7:45 am. Early. We just got to the hotel.

Cast Member: An older lady who instructed us to get bigger juice drinks for the counter service credit. Thanks lady with african hat!



Review:

The Mara Sign
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You'll need it. The Mara is located outside by the pool. If you are not careful, you might just walk straight on to the other side. Isn't that a song?


Bounty Platter with meats on the side, along with one chocolate milk, one orange juice, ketcup, jam, and the aforementioned free breakfast syrup (for the potatoes)
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It was standard breakfast fare. The eggs and waffle were outsanding, though. Not too runny, yet not rubber at all, and the waffle was crisp. And it was fairly hot, a trend I happily saw at Mara.
Dustin: I liked the meats and potatoes. :rolleyes:


Summary:

Bounty platter - 8 something (yes! oy.)
Orange juice - 2.39
Chocolate milk - 2.59
Total: Around 12.98
1 CS Credit

[quixoticvalue]

WOLFGANG PUCK EXPRESS

from, Day 1

Time: 12:53 PM

Cast Member: Shaneena (love that name)

Situation: We just spent 4 hours at Typhoon Lagoon frollicking in the slight rain and intermitted sunshine. As we are close to Downtown Disney, I wittily imply... FOOD. Please have it be at WPE, where MickeyNicki has given us lovely pictures of. Also, it was expensive, and yes--I wanted to get my money worth. I mean, is that a crime? We are two college students and thrifty is our name-o.... don't JUDGE us, man! :guilty:



Review:

Meatball and Parmesan Pizza (Niman Ranch meatballs, fresh basil pesto, mozzarella and Parmesan cheeses, tomato-basil garlic sauce and fresh basil)
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In Dustin's own words: It was good. Thats it. I'm sorry, it was just good. Enough said. Well, the meatballs itself was very good--they had a nice flavor to them. It was a nice size.
Sarah's Edit: :rolleyes: He ate it. I guess that means he liked it.


Mediterranean Vegetable Focaccia Melt (a savory blend of fresh goat cheese, mozzarella, and Grana Pordana Parmesan, sautéed zucchini, mushrooms, eggplant and peppers blended with sun-dried tomatoes and rolled in warm, all natural garlic focaccia bread. Served with a side of fresh greens)
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Outstanding. The vegetables were fresh and still crispy with a lot of flavor, the cheese melty, the bread garlicky, and don't get me started on the messy factor. Anything messy has to be good, hence the wild amount of work for it. I did not care for the greens at all. It seemed to be missing its dressing. I could not finish this.



Creme Brulee
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Oddly enough, the best creme brulee I have ever eaten. Sooo good and sooo sinful. The sugar on top is the best part. Delish.


Dustin also had a brownie because he is also a brownie fiend. He was expecting something fudgier, but got something cakier. He still ate it though. I mean, how can you not?


Summary:

Meatball Pizza - 12.95
Veggie melt - 11.95
Creme Brulee - 3.95
Brownie - 2.95
2 Fountain Drinks - 4.50
Total w/ tax: 38.66 (yes sir, I believe we did get a good deal, there)
2 CS Credits

Wolfgang Puck Express impressed me. This is counter service? It sure didn't feel like it, as runners give you the food on real (albiet hard plastic) plates with silverware. They also refill your drinks. We left a couple dollars. We will definitely be back. And you should go to!




And... one more....


GOOFY'S CANDY COMPANY

from, Day 1

Time: 1:46 pm

Cast Member: Aida



Review:

Make Your Own Rice Crispy Treat
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In Dustin's own words: I got it dipped in milk chocolate, covered in rainbow sprinkles (taste the rainbow), and drizzled in white chocolate.
Sarah's Edit: It took him all week to eat this. For some reason, he can eat the marshmellow stick in one sitting, but not the big rice crispy treat. Oh wellz. It made me envious as I watched him in bug-eyed delight. He also got crumbs and candy pieces all over the floor, which I, practicing my future wifely duties, crawled around after him getting the pieces that he so ignored. :lovestruc


Summary:

Make your own crispy treat - 3
Total with tax: 3.18
1 Snack credit

Chocolate covered foods are good. 'Nuff said. We highly recommend this experience. It is mucho fun to watch the CMs make your treats, even if they aren't your own.

[TarheelPrincess]

Great review and pics...look forward to more!:)

[TINKB72]

Oh boy! Can't wait to hear more....I'll be here waiting patiently popcorn::

And let me just say that the Rice Krispy treat looks DELISH! I'm sitting here at my desk at work, with my stomach growling, looking at all this food porn!

[MickeyNicki]

WOW those pics of WPE look incredible....I need to go there for our arrival dinner again...yummy yummy in my tummy!

Can you believe DH and I have never made anything at Goofy's? And he is the king of all sugar highs....note to self must go there and force him to make a sweet so I can try it

[Jenvenza]

Great reviews!!! I cannot wait to try out Goofy's next week!!!

[John's Mom]

Great reviews and pics! Waiting for more! :goodvibes

[iluvpluto27]

Great reviews, that vegetable focaccia looks really good!

[amandamousebeat]

The Mara was one of our favorite places when we stood at Animal Kingdom Lodge. Great review.
:)
THE MARA

from, Day 1

Time: Unknown, as the reciept got covered in free syrup as I went on a tangent and drank the precious liquid from its tiny body. I shall use my memory (oh bother) and say the time was 7:45 am. Early. We just got to the hotel.

Cast Member: An older lady who instructed us to get bigger juice drinks for the counter service credit. Thanks lady with african hat!



Review:

The Mara Sign
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You'll need it. The Mara is located outside by the pool. If you are not careful, you might just walk straight on to the other side. Isn't that a song?


Bounty Platter with meats on the side, along with one chocolate milk, one orange juice, ketcup, jam, and the aforementioned free breakfast syrup (for the potatoes)
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It was standard breakfast fare. The eggs and waffle were outsanding, though. Not too runny, yet not rubber at all, and the waffle was crisp. And it was fairly hot, a trend I happily saw at Mara.
Dustin: I liked the meats and potatoes. :rolleyes:


Summary:

Bounty platter - 8 something (yes! oy.)
Orange juice - 2.39
Chocolate milk - 2.59
Total: Around 12.98
1 CS Credit

[TigerKat]

I'm so excited to see your reviews, jumping on board!!!!:thumbsup2

[DLo]

Awesome pictures. We enjoyed Mara when we stayed at AKL. Only problem was our room was way way far away. We ended up renting a pool ocker one day to keep or refillable mugs so that we didn't have to go back to the room to get them after we had been to the parks.

Looking forward to more.

I want to go to Goofy's right now. Last year our snacks lasted a few days.

[HonnyDipp]

Looking forward to more!! popcorn::

[quixoticvalue]

Hey everyone! Thank you for the kind comments. :cloud9: I'm over at Dustin's house for the weekend... I stupidly forgot the reciepts at my home so there won't be any new reviews until tomorrow. Sorry!! But I will say something: I'm glad I decided to write them! :thumbsup2

I guess I'll take the time to put some DVDs and random stuff up for sale on ebay. Anything to save up for disney is greatly needed. :cutie:

[jillianjewels]

Hey everyone! Thank you for the kind comments. :cloud9: I'm over at Dustin's house for the weekend... I stupidly forgot the reciepts at my home so there won't be any new reviews until tomorrow. Sorry!! But I will say something: I'm glad I decided to write them! :thumbsup2

I guess I'll take the time to put some DVDs and random stuff up for sale on ebay. Anything to save up for disney is greatly needed. :cutie:

Love your review and pics can't wait for the rest. Thank you for listing the prices. I love seeing the deal factor.
You Rock!!:cutie:

[sandybobandy]

More please! :)

[quixoticvalue]

BOMA DINNER

from, Day 1, September 5th

Reservation Time: 5:05 PM

Server: Michael

Situation: After relaxing in our upgraded (:thumbsup2 ) savannah room--Oh look! A giraffe! Cutie pie giwwwaffe--we got ready for MNSSHP (disappointing this year) and rolled on into Boma for dinner.



Review:

My First Plate (aww, isn't that cute... doesn't that sound like a pre-school product?)
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Everything here was delicious. While they did not have my favorite soup (Carrot Ginger), they did have a super decent butternut squash that tasted like Christmas and Thanksgiving. It's a familiar and supremely comforting feeling. Then there are some hummus--some of the best I have ever had. Also a regular salad--meh, salad--and corn with plaintain salad which was sweet and excellent.


Dustin's First Plate (tee-hee!)
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Dustin: The prime rib was very tender (although kinda fatty) and tasted like meat. The fu-fu smooth and tasty, and the potatoes spicy and nice.
Sarah's edit: It took him at least 15 minutes to even get this plate. There was a line for the meats that rolled around half of the restaurant. I ended up giving him evil stink-eye stares that showed my impatience and hopefully, in some way or another, cosmically speeded up the long line. Also, I noticed that this time there wasn't anyone carving the meats. There was just a plate of prime rib and pork out that you had to pick out for yourself. Cost cutting?



My Second Plate
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Some wonderfully creamy macaroni and cheese, zesty soft potatoes, okay mealie bread (tasted like cornbread), delicious pap and sheeba, dry and overcooked falafel, and okay cous cous with vegetables (I can make better, but thats just me).



Dustin's Second Plate
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Dustin liked the chicken nuggets the best out of this plate. He said they were very fresh and hot. I think he was disappointed that there wasn't any nut crusted salmon but instead a mustard salmon. Keep in mind, the only condiment that is okay in Dustin's "book" is ketchup--never mustard in any color or form.



My Third (!!:scared: ) Plate
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Oh come on, its only a little bit! When at a Boma buffet, one must try... try and graze and sample the lovely offerings! So here is "Boma's mustard salmon" which was okay, a little dry and overcooked, weird taste that I didn't like, and not at ALL like their nut-crusted salmon which Dustin and I so fawn over. Some more pap and sheeba, some curried pasta salad which was insanely tasty, and cous cous for Dustin to sample.



My Desserts
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Here we have a sinfully good, extremely rich and creamy, and the best dessert of the trip (for me, at least): pineapple upside down cheescake. You must try this at Boma. Also, there is hard and tasteless plaintain, dense flourless chocolate cake, bland blueberry fruit tartlett, and creamy sweet cheese flan.



Dustin's Desserts
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In Dustin's own words: The desserts were excellent. I was full, but still wanted--no wait, I had to--have some more to eat. The zebra domes, even the one upside down, were the best.
Sarah's Edit: I think he liked the mousse too, but he is a clamshell when it comes to describing what he ate. :)



Summary:

Time Stamped on Reciept: 6:02 PM
2 Adult Dinners - 53.98
Total w/ tax: 57.21
OOP Tip: 9.71
2 TS Credits

Boma was slightly disappointing this time around. Last few times we were fortunate on going on a Saturday--which apparantly is good for us, because that is when they offer carrot ginger soup, more interesting salads, carved pork, and nut-crusted salmon. Basically, it wasn't that the food was bad, which it certainly was not, but that all of our favorites were not there and instead replaced with something that wasn't to our exact tastes. Again, not their faults, just ours in planning. By the way, we went on a Friday. Also, the service was excellent--our drinks (diet cokes) were never low, and the table was always cleared. Very professional and sincere service.

[MickeyNicki]

We have a 4:45 ressie at Boma, thought I would do an early one and avoid crowds....this is on a Saturday...do you think another day will be less busy? What about another time?

[HappyCamper87]

Thanks for sharing.

Great Pics and Reviews.

[quixoticvalue]

We have a 4:45 ressie at Boma, thought I would do an early one and avoid crowds....this is on a Saturday...do you think another day will be less busy? What about another time?

Hey Nicki! 4:45 should be fine. Later on during the week we took the free culinary tour at Jiko and Boma (yes, you get some free food and it is held almost daily--make sure you find out on check in when and where the tour starts) and our tour ended in Boma as they were opening. It eventually ended around 4:45 and it was still fairly empty inside.

Also keep in mind that lines in Boma are trends. It usually starts at the top of the hour and lasts until 20 minutes past. We noticed that as we left that it started getting crowded around 6 and thinned out as we left around 6:20.

But anyway, lucky you--you're going on a Saturday! My favorite day.. yumm.

[DEdisprincess]

Wonderful! I wish I could talk my dh into trying Boma but i know he won't have it. :headache:

[CanadianPaco]

You write beautifully! Can't wait to read more!popcorn::

[quixoticvalue]

Love your review and pics can't wait for the rest. Thank you for listing the prices. I love seeing the deal factor.
You Rock!!:cutie:

Thanks! I know that the deal factor was big in my planning, too.

More please! :)

Coming up later tonight!

Thanks for sharing.

Great Pics and Reviews.

Yer welcome! Thank you for reading!

Wonderful! I wish I could talk my dh into trying Boma but i know he won't have it. :headache:

Just ask him nicely, then firmly, then very firmly to try it. Maybe throw in a pouty lip. Boma is worth it, for us (on Saturdays, at least).

You write beautifully! Can't wait to read more!popcorn::

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[raftislander]

THis thread looks like fun, I'm in!:yay:

[suzimar57]

great photos at Boma's!

[quixoticvalue]

MAIN STREET BAKERY

from, Day 2, September 6th

Time on Receipt: 9:43 AM

Cast Member: Paola

Situation: So after thoroughly scavenging the Magic Kingdom for its delicious sugary candy (free! only after paying xxx amount!!) and topping off our bags, we were definitely exhausted. Therefore, this was a much needed sleep in day (if you can call waking up at 8 sleeping in......) But hey, your in Disney World. No going about your sleeping habits willy nilly, kay? This is all reasoning to why our breakfast was stamped well after rope drop. :upsidedow



Review:

Cinnamon Roll
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Dustin: So big that I had to conquer it. Great, really sweet with the honey drizzle and regular icing. Just wish it were warmer, I was looking for a microwave or something.
Sarah's Edit: Holy cow! What a monster! The size of your head--and that is what makes it so good. Yet soo soo bad.. Ooh yah.


French Toast Roll
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Oh my. The best french toast I have ever had. And yet--it wasn't really french toast. It almost verged on extremely dense bread pudding. It also had crispy caralmelized creme brulee-like endings.



Summary:

We paid this one OOP.
Cinnamon Roll: 2.59
French Toast Loaf: 3.99
Milk: 1.99
Total w/ tax: 9.13

The line was long, but it moved fairly quickly. We were accidentally rung up as a CS credit, so Dustin had to (yes him... he's the man, afterall!) go back to the cast member and get it straightened out. Easy as pie, the credit was reversed, and it was charged to our room. Took less than 3 minutes. Plus, we learned to let the CMs know ahead of time how we wished to pay for our bountiful food. Yeah right.




ALOHA ISLE

from, Day 2, September 6th

Time on Receipt: 11:09 AM (because Dole Whips are still part of the breakfast for champions)

Cast Member: Frantz (yummy name--does this make me weird for thinking his name called to my taste buds?)

Situation: We made our way around the Magic Kingdom and landed upon Aloha Isle. It is tradition, darn it, and we shall never go against tride and true favorites, shall we?



Review:

PINEAPPLE DOLE WHIP FLOAT
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As refreshing as chewing crushed ice when you were a kid. It truly is a Magic Kingdom favorite.


VANILLA/CHOCOLATE SWIRL
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Because Dustin can be "boring" like that. Good.



Summary:

Pineapple Float: 3.99
Vanilla Chocolate Cup: 2.89
Total w/ tax: 7.29
2 Snack Credits

I have never seen such a short line. This just made my giddy exemplified tenfold. Well, perhaps I did arrive a tad early, no? Addicts need their fixes....

Coming up next--Tony's Town Square lunch and 'Ohana dinner.

[pumba]

excellent reviews and photos......the salmon at Crystal Palace was out of site...delicous....and the prime rib was delicious too.....we got home last saturday and still love the sounds of all the food

[oybolshoi]

Some day we must eat at the Main Street Bakery ... who can say no to a cinammon roll the size of a man's head??? :lmao:

[pianoronni37]

Awesome reviews, can't wait to read more!

That French Toast looks YUMMY!

[madameleota71]

Love your pics! I so need to try a Dole Whip Float!!!

[ireland_nicole]

I'm glad I read your first couple of posts, I've read your posts, but never realized you go to my Alma Mater (OT, when exactly did we get a football team? And where did they put a football field? I didn't graduate THAT long ago 1996- oh god, it is that long ago...I think I need a drink:rolleyes1 ). Anyway, I'm really looking forward to the rest of your report- time to start planning the next trip, ya know!

[Minniespal]

Excellent:thumbsup2

[lexmelinda]

Thanks for the great reviews.

I'm considering taking my daughter to Disney in January and she is a lactose-intolerant vegetarian....although she considers herself vegan since last summer. I'm a little worried about what she'll be able to eat this round (seems it's hard to avoid cheese!) so I'm always interested in reviews with regard to special dietary needs.

I did google pescetarianism and my niece is a pescetarian although I didn't know there was a name for it. ;)

Now I'm sweating my Tuesday Boma ADR and thinking maybe Saturday would be better?

[quixoticvalue]

excellent reviews and photos......the salmon at Crystal Palace was out of site...delicous....and the prime rib was delicious too.....we got home last saturday and still love the sounds of all the food

Any salmon dish that isn't overcooked is good to me. Heck, I even microwave my salmon! Yet oddly, not overcooked.... :lmao:

Some day we must eat at the Main Street Bakery ... who can say no to a cinammon roll the size of a man's head??? :lmao:

Especially if it sticks to the roof of your mouth! It was sticky too!

Awesome reviews, can't wait to read more!

That French Toast looks YUMMY!

Thanks! It WAS yummy!

Love your pics! I so need to try a Dole Whip Float!!!

Thank you for reading! The Dole whip float is a classic. If you don't try it next time, just keep in mind it will always be there! :thumbsup2 (i hope...)

I'm glad I read your first couple of posts, I've read your posts, but never realized you go to my Alma Mater (OT, when exactly did we get a football team? And where did they put a football field? I didn't graduate THAT long ago 1996- oh god, it is that long ago...I think I need a drink:rolleyes1 ). Anyway, I'm really looking forward to the rest of your report- time to start planning the next trip, ya know!

Hahhaa. There is no football stadium! Its not even being built right now, just in the planning stages. Apparantly it will be on the north end of the Boca campus. Anyway... thank you for reading!
Excellent:thumbsup2
Thank you for reading! :goodvibes

Thanks for the great reviews.

I'm considering taking my daughter to Disney in January and she is a lactose-intolerant vegetarian....although she considers herself vegan since last summer. I'm a little worried about what she'll be able to eat this round (seems it's hard to avoid cheese!) so I'm always interested in reviews with regard to special dietary needs.

I did google pescetarianism and my niece is a pescetarian although I didn't know there was a name for it. ;)

Now I'm sweating my Tuesday Boma ADR and thinking maybe Saturday would be better?

Glad that I can be of some help. My eating habits at WDW definitely show that one can eat well as a pescetarian :laughing: .
Well, they also have the same items on Wednesday, as I spoke to the chef while we did the free culinary tour and he said that Saturday's and Wednesdays are the nights for our favorites.
But, if you haven't been to Boma before, I wouldn't worry too much about finding things that you like. You might find favorites on your Tuesday dinner that we didn't!

[rentayenta]

:thumbsup2 Excellent reviews, great pictures, and I am enjoying the photo to word ratio! :cloud9: I am totally visual.

[quixoticvalue]

:thumbsup2 Excellent reviews, great pictures, and I am enjoying the photo to word ratio! :cloud9: I am totally visual.

I am visual as well--it has plagued me in all aspects of my life, including listening skills and even studying!

[quixoticvalue]

TONY'S TOWN SQUARE LUNCH

from, Day 2, September 6th

Reservation Time: 12:15 PM

Server: Daniel

Situation: Magic Kingdom's dining is limited. So limited that we were forced to try Tony's a couple trips ago. Well, believe it or not, we LIKED it. We REALLY liked it. Perhaps because it has the best pizza that Dustin has ever had, and he is a pizza lover since he grew up on watching Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (Michelangelo....). Okay I am rambling now. Just enjoy. :)



Review:

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See how empty it was? We didn't even need a reservation!


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Hey! An embarrassment opportunity!


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Mine is not that far behind....


Calamari (tossed with olive relish and served with a side of marinara sauce)
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Isn't that the look of fried calamari perfection? It definitely was perfect. Fresh and hot calamari with a lightly fried breading. Not very greasy and had an interesting flavor with the relish. Plus, it was easy to split--Dustin had the non-relish ones while I savored the relished.



Bianca Flatbread (blend of five cheeses, garlic, basil, and oregano)
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Dustin's: (insert Homer's famous donut loving moan)

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It is SO good! The cheeses, the garlic, and the soft and chewy flatbread all amount to a wonderful white pizza. However... it wasn't as good as last couple times! It was just slightly more greasy and had less ricotta. But still delicious.


Summary:

(We paid this one OOP and used the DDE)
Time Stamped on Reciept: 12:58 (quick lunch, eh?)
Calamari: 9.49
2 Bianca Flatbreads: 23.98
2 Diet cokes: 4.58
Total w/DDE discount + auto grat: 39.27


Our server was very efficient and friendly. He chit-chatted with us inbetween courses, and never let us have an empty glass. Great. The food was nice, although the flatbread was better last time (I love a LOT of ricotta cheese), but still simply fantastic. I have had their eggplant before and it was good as well, but I am not sure about their dinner offerings. I just know that their flatbreads rock. :thumbsup2

Later today: 'Ohana dinner.

[rentayenta]

We tried Tony's too (last minute) on our last trip and loved it!!! I think it's highly underrated which is fine by me; keeps the riff raff out. :rotfl2: Our server was efficient, we had a wonderful table by the Lady fountain, and the food was good. :thumbsup2 It's on our possible duplicate list for our next trip. I was attempting to try all new TS but why mess with happiness? :cloud9:

[quixoticvalue]

We tried Tony's too (last minute) on our last trip and loved it!!! I think it's highly underrated which is fine by me; keeps the riff raff out. :rotfl2: Our server was efficient, we had a wonderful table by the Lady fountain, and the food was good. :thumbsup2 It's on our possible duplicate list for our next trip. I was attempting to try all new TS but why mess with happiness? :cloud9:

I think going to the same place the next trip is great, except when you go to it over and over again every trip (like what we did this time with Tony's). We still enjoy it so much, but changing it up every now and then is fun too!

[jess20k]

I am enjoying your reviews! Thanks!

I have always wanted to give Tony's a try, but I have always changed my mind, mostly because I see lots of bad reviews for it. However, your review sounds great, and the food looks delicious!!!! I may have to cave in and give it a try. That is if I could decide which ADR I am willing to give up for it..lol

[rentayenta]

I think going to the same place the next trip is great, except when you go to it over and over again every trip (like what we did this time with Tony's). We still enjoy it so much, but changing it up every now and then is fun too!


We've only been once so May 2009 will be our 2nd trip. The three I would like to enjoy again are Cal Grill, Tony's, and 'Ohana for dinner. I am looking forward to trying Chef's, Le Cellier, Marrakesh, and Crystal Palace. Raglan Road was also really good, great bar, and the boys want to try the T-Rex Cafe which we'll do. Beaches and Cream also looks SO good. :cloud9:

[MickeyNicki]

Ok sister you helped me out a ton with the Tonys lunch review. DH wants Sci Fi but I really dont and I have been trying to get him to cancel it for months. So just now I showed him your pics from Tonys (he is a calamari and pizza fiend!) and he said "ok now that you have found a suitable replacement you may cancel Sci Fi"

Oy vey!

[quixoticvalue]

I am enjoying your reviews! Thanks!

I have always wanted to give Tony's a try, but I have always changed my mind, mostly because I see lots of bad reviews for it. However, your review sounds great, and the food looks delicious!!!! I may have to cave in and give it a try. That is if I could decide which ADR I am willing to give up for it..lol
Give it a try! You might even enjoy it like we did!


We've only been once so May 2009 will be our 2nd trip. The three I would like to enjoy again are Cal Grill, Tony's, and 'Ohana for dinner. I am looking forward to trying Chef's, Le Cellier, Marrakesh, and Crystal Palace. Raglan Road was also really good, great bar, and the boys want to try the T-Rex Cafe which we'll do. Beaches and Cream also looks SO good. :cloud9:

Those sound like excellent choices. :thumbsup2

Ok sister you helped me out a ton with the Tonys lunch review. DH wants Sci Fi but I really dont and I have been trying to get him to cancel it for months. So just now I showed him your pics from Tonys (he is a calamari and pizza fiend!) and he said "ok now that you have found a suitable replacement you may cancel Sci Fi"

Oy vey!

I hear you. Dustin is so keen on eating at Tokyo Dining for his birthday in January... but we did that LAST year.. and we ate there again later in the year... he inists until I find a replacement... :confused:

[quixoticvalue]

'OHANA DINNER

from, Day 2, September 6th

Reservation Time: 6:30 PM

Server: Pedro

Situation: We happily refreshed at our hotel, relaxed, and purged ourselves of the day's exhaustion to enjoy a hoped-to-be leasurely dinner. You see, 'Ohana means family, where no one leaves hungry.



Review:

"WELCOME" BREAD
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The hostess picked this up at the big ol' fire pit before leading us to our table. This was amazing. Hot, fresh, and filled with bits of pineapple. Even Dustin loved it. We stupidly ate the whole thing.


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It was early on when the entertainment started by this lovely woman. She set the mood for the rest of our dinner.



SAUCES (Peanut, Harissa, and Chimi Churri) AND SALAD (with honey-lime vinaigrette)
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My favorite was the peanut, while Dustin's was the chimi churri. We weren't too particular for the harissa, but it wasn't bad, just kind of bland. The salad was absolutely lovely. That vinaigrette! What do they put in there? Liquid gold? Wonderful. And Dustin of course, didn't have it. ;)



PORK DUMPLINGS
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I didn't have any of these, but Dustin remarked later that this was his favorite part of the meal. He said it had a juicy inside and an interesting sweet sauce ontop. Even so, I think he ate only 4 of these because of the sheer abundance of the food.



STICKY WINGS
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Dustin liked these as well, if not just a tad bit too messy. We didn't get any wet wipes or hot towels until later on in the meal.



STIR-FRIED BROCCOLI AND PEA PODS
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These were okay. I like my vegetables a bit softer, and for some reason, they just tasted like steamed veggies. I think next time I will ask for no vegetables as they somewhat went to waste.



UDON NOODLES
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Tasted like a perfect lo mein. These aren't the udon noodles that I am used to, they are of the thinner variety. However, the taste itself was dense, rich, and somewhat addicting, even. We polished this off.



STIR-FRIED TOFU
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After I told Pedro that I was a pescetarian, he offered the vegetarian dish of noodles and tofu, but I knew better about the amounts of food offered. Therefore, we simplified the matter by coming to a middle ground--just the tofu, please. It was fine... tofu, yeah.



SHRIMP
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I was given TWO WHOLE skewers of shrimp! And it was against my will! Pedro just gave it to me, then said, "I don't care if you interject, as this is the only meat you will eat here." I have to say, even though you have to peel them, the flavor of these beauties were amazing. And they were large, too! Not small at all. And great quality. I loved these dipped in the peanut sauce.



STEAK, PORK, AND TURKEY
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Dustin really enjoyed these. He said his favorite was the steak with the chimi churri sauce. Said it was an interesting zing that really complemented each other. The pork pieces were HUGE and the turkey was just two small medalions, but that made it easier to stuff down, he said.



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By this time, the entertainer-woman was making her last round with her songs, and we were completely beaten with food.



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See how that is?



BREAD PUDDING WITH BANANA FOSTER SAUCE AND VANILLA ICE CREAM
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Lived up to its hype. Hot, steamy (:scared: ), yet cool from the ice cream, and tasted like a fine dense spice cake. I know, strange description, but it was very very good. Heck, even the vanilla ice cream tasted premium. Oh, and I ate the offending banana pieces for Dustin. ;)


Summary:


2 Adult Dinners - 53.98
Total w/ tax: 57.21
OOP Tip: 9.71
2 TS Credits

Everything here screamed quality. You know that saying, quality over quantity? Well at 'Ohana, you get the best of both worlds. Pedro was a complete ham--he joked with us inbetween courses, made funny comments, and was absolutely wonderful with the plates and drinks. I have to say though, next time I will request a seat in the main room as the entertainment really interested me. I just wish I saw most of it. But anyway, 'Ohana was a truly soothing, fun, and delicious experience.







KONA ISLAND SUSHI BAR

This is solely for the people on the Disboards. Some were interested in what the offerings are at the new Kona Sushi bar. Well as we were exploring the Poly after dinner, I saw the display case and had to take some pictures for everyone.


CALIFORNIA LUAU ROLL
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SHRIMP TEMPURA ROLL
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VOLCANO ROLL
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TUNA POKE
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KONA CRAB CAKE ROLL
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Up next, Breakfast at the Mara and Lunch at Kringla Bakeri in Norway.

[habg1]

Love the 'Ohana review. Makes me thank goodness I kept the ressie I had. Can not wait til we eat here.

Awesome reviews...:thumbsup2 Thank you

[plutosgirl]

Great great great reviews so far!! I can't wait to get to Ohana!!! And the sushi is so pretty...wish I liked it! ;)

[butiflfeet]

Wonderful reviews so far! Thanks for all the pics :thumbsup2

[MickeyNicki]

Um DUCK DUMPLINGS?! Ok DH is going to kill me, first I found out a few weeks ago that the meatballs from Tangierine Cafe in Morocco are actually lamb and now the dumplings are DUCK! :scared1:

OMIGOD if he found this stuff out he would kill me. I wish I had a pic of him scarfing down the dumplings...why this is so funny ...I wanted to go to Kona to try the duck dumplings and he said more power to ya, eat all you want but dont expect me to try one....:rotfl: So I had to book Ohana for the PORK dumplings...ahahahahahaha

Oh boy, how the heck am I going to keep a straight face with him?! :lmao:

The dumplings were amazing, pork or duck or whatever, we loved them and I will still eat the meatballs too....but only I shall know the real truth behind the food :rolleyes1

[John's Mom]

More great reviews and pics!

[disnut1149]

Hi
Thanks for your great reviews!! I don't eat meat, but loved the shrimp at O'hanas. They were so much better than last year when they were served in a bowl. Thanks for sharing!!

[butiflfeet]

Um DUCK DUMPLINGS?! Ok DH is going to kill me, first I found out a few weeks ago that the meatballs from Tangierine Cafe in Morocco are actually lamb and now the dumplings are DUCK! :scared1:

OMIGOD if he found this stuff out he would kill me. I wish I had a pic of him scarfing down the dumplings...why this is so funny ...I wanted to go to Kona to try the duck dumplings and he said more power to ya, eat all you want but dont expect me to try one....:rotfl: So I had to book Ohana for the PORK dumplings...ahahahahahaha

Oh boy, how the heck am I going to keep a straight face with him?! :lmao:

The dumplings were amazing, pork or duck or whatever, we loved them and I will still eat the meatballs too....but only I shall know the real truth behind the food :rolleyes1

I thought the dumplings were pork too! Oh well, I guess I like duck and I never knew it :confused3

I won't tell my DH about it either, what he doesn't know can't hurt him.

[tiggerlvr27]

I thought the dumplings were pork too! Oh well, I guess I like duck and I never knew it :confused3

I won't tell my DH about it either, what he doesn't know can't hurt him.

No wonder dh and I couldn't figure out what they were!! We never had duck before!! I am not going to tell him!!!:laughing:

[Lynn5700]

Hi!!!

Great reviews..I love this!!!!

I did not know that the dumplings were duck....they are so good but please tell me that is not duck meat in there...

[oybolshoi]

Thanks for taking those pictures from the Kona Sushi Bar ... those CA rolls look mighty tasty and I know a certain husband who'd love to get his hands on that volcano roll. Yum!

Now the question ... can we manage a second dinner after dinner at Kona? :rotfl2:

[AussieAngel]

It says they're pork dumplings on the AllEars menu!!?

Augh!! I was really looking forward to these, but... I don't do duck!! :confused3

[quixoticvalue]

Uhh.. okay, I looked at the menus.. it is pork, not duck. WHY did I think duck?!!? Maybe because it rhymed with dumpling? Duck... dumpling probably sounded better than PORK dumpling? Sorry!! Great, now I lost interest in those who trusted me. :sad2: :sad1:
Sorry! I corrected it.

[quixoticvalue]

Love the 'Ohana review. Makes me thank goodness I kept the ressie I had. Can not wait til we eat here.

Awesome reviews...:thumbsup2 Thank you

It is SO good. Keep it and try it for yourself. :goodvibes

Great great great reviews so far!! I can't wait to get to Ohana!!! And the sushi is so pretty...wish I liked it! ;)
The sushi DOES look pretty. I wish I had room for it!

Wonderful reviews so far! Thanks for all the pics :thumbsup2
Thank you for reading!

Um DUCK DUMPLINGS?! Ok DH is going to kill me, first I found out a few weeks ago that the meatballs from Tangierine Cafe in Morocco are actually lamb and now the dumplings are DUCK! :scared1:

OMIGOD if he found this stuff out he would kill me. I wish I had a pic of him scarfing down the dumplings...why this is so funny ...I wanted to go to Kona to try the duck dumplings and he said more power to ya, eat all you want but dont expect me to try one....:rotfl: So I had to book Ohana for the PORK dumplings...ahahahahahaha

Oh boy, how the heck am I going to keep a straight face with him?! :lmao:

The dumplings were amazing, pork or duck or whatever, we loved them and I will still eat the meatballs too....but only I shall know the real truth behind the food :rolleyes1
You can lay his delicate feelings to rest.. it is, in fact, pork. Sorry for the dumb mistake on my part.

More great reviews and pics!
I shall after homework. Thanks for reading!!

Hi
Thanks for your great reviews!! I don't eat meat, but loved the shrimp at O'hanas. They were so much better than last year when they were served in a bowl. Thanks for sharing!!

Mmmhmm, the shrimp is good.
I thought the dumplings were pork too! Oh well, I guess I like duck and I never knew it :confused3

I won't tell my DH about it either, what he doesn't know can't hurt him.

Aaaah! The pork dumplings haunt me!

No wonder dh and I couldn't figure out what they were!! We never had duck before!! I am not going to tell him!!!:laughing:

Oh no, it is here too! Thanks for reading though! :worship:

Hi!!!

Great reviews..I love this!!!!

I did not know that the dumplings were duck....they are so good but please tell me that is not duck meat in there...

No. No duck meat. I felt sorry for Donald because I accused him of being inside dumplings. Sorry Donald! Thanks for your time in reading--I sure enjoyed your disneymoon trip report!

Thanks for taking those pictures from the Kona Sushi Bar ... those CA rolls look mighty tasty and I know a certain husband who'd love to get his hands on that volcano roll. Yum!

Now the question ... can we manage a second dinner after dinner at Kona? :rotfl2:
I heard that you can order them as an appetizer at Kona. If not, then you can just loosen a belt.... but heavens no, do not give up a fruity pineapple drink!

It says they're pork dumplings on the AllEars menu!!?

Augh!! I was really looking forward to these, but... I don't do duck!! :confused3

No no, it is I who was wrong, and AllEars right! :upsidedow

[oybolshoi]

Well, if we can order them as appetizers at Kona all our problems are solved. I think that I will have to have an extra pineapple drink to celebrate! :rotfl2:

[quixoticvalue]

Well, if we can order them as appetizers at Kona all our problems are solved. I think that I will have to have an extra pineapple drink to celebrate! :rotfl2:

Ah! I found the thread where they ordered the sushi at Kona.

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1913461

Its on the first page.

Oh and don't forget the backscratcher. It actually comes with a backscratcher in the glass. Because, you know, you can never have too many wooden backscratchers.

[oybolshoi]

You da woman!

That sushi looks so good ... mmmm, California Roll ... I wish I was eating it right now.

OK ... now before I go get some exercise in, is the backscratcher a better drink than the lapu lapu? I've not tried either but admit to being fond of the idea of drinking booze out of a hollowed out pineapple even though I don't like pineapples. Now that I think about it ... that doesn't make much sense, does it? Does a lapu lapu taste like pineapple? Because if it does I think I need a new drink suggestion.

Help me! :lmao:

[quixoticvalue]

You da woman!

That sushi looks so good ... mmmm, California Roll ... I wish I was eating it right now.

OK ... now before I go get some exercise in, is the backscratcher a better drink than the lapu lapu? I've not tried either but admit to being fond of the idea of drinking booze out of a hollowed out pineapple even though I don't like pineapples. Now that I think about it ... that doesn't make much sense, does it? Does a lapu lapu taste like pineapple? Because if it does I think I need a new drink suggestion.

Help me! :lmao:

To be honest... I have NO idea! I saw pictures of it on the food porn thread and pictures of alcohol thread.

Perhaps someone here can enlighten us?

But anyway... still get the pineapple! Think of the marvelous things you can say about drinks in a pineapple!!! But then again... what crazy pictures you can make with a backscratcher!

[rentayenta]

:thumbsup2 Another great review :thanks: I am totally ODing on food porn! We love 'Ohana. It's going to be our first night tradition. :cool1:

[MickeyNicki]

Dont apologize, half the time I have no clue what I am eating! If it is good I dont care what it is....and I still want to try those duck dumplings from Kona ;)

[hellokitty86]

Just wanted to say hi from another South Floridian :wave: Great review! I will have to live through them because we aren't going back until January!!

[quixoticvalue]

:thumbsup2 Another great review :thanks: I am totally ODing on food porn! We love 'Ohana. It's going to be our first night tradition. :cool1:

Yes yes, we loved 'Ohana too! Thank you again for reading :goodvibes

Dont apologize, half the time I have no clue what I am eating! If it is good I dont care what it is....and I still want to try those duck dumplings from Kona ;)


Haha! If it tastes good... then it is good--right?? Oh just get your DH to have the sticky wings at Kona. That way you can sneak some wings from him AND have the potstickers allll for yourself. :rotfl2:


Just wanted to say hi from another South Floridian :wave: Great review! I will have to live through them because we aren't going back until January!!

Hi hi! I know how you feel, these reports really help me through the agony of waiting too! Thanks for reading.


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More reviews will be up later. Sorry! I have had to write a paper plus do some homework these past couple of days. Promise one later. :)

[dizneeat]

To be honest... I have NO idea! I saw pictures of it on the food porn thread and pictures of alcohol thread.

Perhaps someone here can enlighten us?

But anyway... still get the pineapple! Think of the marvelous things you can say about drinks in a pineapple!!! But then again... what crazy pictures you can make with a backscratcher!

I LOVE your reviews!! We ate at some of the restaurants you reviewed and it is SO much fun to read the different opinions. Can't wait for the next part!! :flower3:

As for the drinks - we LOVE the backscratcher, LOL! Fun to order, very nice taste, and such a fun souvenir to take home! :goodvibes

[rapriebe]

Wow, thanks so much for the great food reviews. 'Ohana is our favorite place to eat but it's been two years since we have been there and I was anxious to see what the changes were. We will be there next month and can't wait to eat there again. But I'm definitely going to miss those awesome potatoes.

[rentayenta]

In case you were wondering, I am totally ready for the next review. popcorn::

[KatMark]

Love the pictures. Bring on some more.

[quixoticvalue]

Okay guys. Sorry for the extra-long break. I had 2 papers to write.... and you know when the professor gives completely general and vague topics? So you are left there trying to figure out what to write. For days on end.

Yeah yeah. Okay. Now for the next reviews....

EDIT: Oh shoot. I don't have my reciepts or notes. AAAAGH! Will do later today.


::watches the last of her readers leave::

meeehhhh..

[dizneeat]

Don't worry! I'll wait! popcorn::

[jeminni]

Wow, I can't believe I just found this review. I'm really enjoying reading it . :goodvibes

[ForAandA]

Subbing! Great reviews so far :)

[FanOfPixar]

popcorn:: More please.

[lucas]

Just wanted to say hi from another South Floridian :wave: Great review! I will have to live through them because we aren't going back until January!!

And hello from another South Floridian! :) Go Owls!!

Great review and pics! My mouth is watering!

[Weluvdisny]

Great reviews! Can't wait for the Boma breakfast review. We'll be there in a little over a month and are really looking forward to eating there.

[frdeb1999]

Love your reviews and pics! Looking forward to the next! :)

[TigerKat]

I'm not going anywhere......popcorn::

[quixoticvalue]

Thanks you guys. I finally found the time now to start the reviews again. Keep tuned in 10 min.!

[quixoticvalue]

THE MARA

from, Day 3, September 7th

Time on Receipt: 7:12 AM

Cast Member: Kamar (sweet girl, helped us out throughout the week)

Situation: Yes, the time is ungodly early. However, I was surprising Dustin this day for breakfast on the balcony for animal watching. Oh and trying to go to your room with a full tray of food is hard! Especially when no one wants to open the door for you... even if you look pathetic with a turn-downed lip and groan out load when you approach the door. Nope, said man just walks on in without holding the door.



Review:

MICKEY WAFFLE WITH SAUSAGE
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Dustin: It was somewhat coldish when I ate it, but that was not my fault as Sarah had to travel far and away for it. The sausage was pretty good dunked in the maple syrup.


BOUNTY PLATTER
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The cast members looked thoroughly confused when I asked for no meat and extra waffle. They tried giving me one that was already prepared and the meat was just taken off. Meeh nooo, please, I don't want the juices. Everything was good about it though. No big complaints, except the eggs this time were somewhat hard. Good mickey waffles though.



Summary:


Bounty Platter: 8.29
2 soy milk: I think 2.39 each, so 4.78
Total w/ tax: 13.85
1 CS Credit

OOP---
Waffle with Meat: 5.69
Total w/ tax: 6.06

Everything was smooth, and it was practically empty. The Mara really became an integral part of our vacation.




KRINGLA BAKERI OG CAFE

from, Day 3, September 7th

Time on Receipt: 12:25 PM

Cast Member: Ida

Situation: Well Epcot touring sure makes you hungry, no? Especially after speed walking to Soarin', then Test Track, then Mission: Space. Oy vey. We were pretty hungry by the time we reached Mexico, but I trudged along with Dustin knowing what lies ahead one country beyond...



Review:

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How can one choose? Oh and do they look at you expectantly--practically forcing you to make a choice right then and there! For me that was easy... for Dustin, not so much.


GOURMET SALMON SANDWICH
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We both got this. A year ago this was on a long piece of bread, open-faced, this time it was on a hardish crusty bread. It was still good though. For those of you who do not know, it is quite a strange sandwich. Smoked salmon, scrambled eggs, butter (oh man do the people from Norway love butter), lettuce, and tomato (which Dustin happily offered to me). It is so very good and so very fattening.



SUGAR FREE CHOCOLATE MOUSSE
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Dustin: This is sugar free? Didn't taste like it! Good.
Sarah's edit: It was very rich and dense. Did not have the gross aftertaste that sugar free desserts usualy have.


SCHOOL BREAD
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I got this on the advise of these boards, and I must say, it was very nice. The bread part itself was somewhat dry, but the inside was very sweet and rich... yet light almost. Very good.



Summary:

Chocolate Mousse: 3.59
2 Salmon Sandwich: 15.98
School bread: 2.49
2 Regular Diet Cokes: 4.18
Total w/ tax: 27.81
2 CS Credits

We love Kringla for lunch. It is so underrated too. Everyone we saw was either eating desserts or snacks, not a full lunch. But anways, next time you are there, try it out, you might like their offerings!




SNACKS!!!

from, Day 3, September 7th

Time on Receipts: 1:02 PM, 5:51 PM

Cast Member: Katja, Gilbert

Situation: The best part of Epcot is all of the food offerings. Unfortunately, the amount of our bounty was quite disappointing this time around. We usually eat so much more than this! Hah! Hah... yeah, okay. We are piggies.



Review:



PRETZEL FROM GERMANY
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Oh goodness, the perfect pretzel! So soft and crispy, with hard salt and very warm. Maybe I am the odd person out, but Auntie Anne's leaves a lot to be desired compared to this beauty.

Pretzel: 3.29
Total w/ tax: 3.48
1 Snack Credit


TROPICAL SMOOTHIE
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This was from the Fife and Drum stand in America. It was okay. Somewhat watery and weak tasting. But fine when it is hot out. We were cranky.

Tropical Smoothie: 3.99
Total w/ tax: 4.25
1 Snack Credit


CAPPUCINO SMOOTHIE
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Looks like Dustin was thirsty, hot, and cranky too. His was better than mine (boo! hiss!), but he accidentally paid with his credit card instead of the dining plan. I guess we were that delirious.

Cappucino Smoothie: 3.99
Total w/ tax: 4.25
OOP

CANDY FROM MIYUKI
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Lookie! Its a rabbit! So adorable. She is very mesmerizing to watch! And this time we were on a hunt to get candy from her. Why so determined? Well... the first time we were chosen, we lost the candy. The second time--it broke to a smashing million pieces and we had to throw it away. This time... we ate it!

Candy: Free!

Coming up next: Rose & Crown dinner

[Donald is #1]

Lookie! Its a rabbit! So adorable. She is very mesmerizing to watch! And this time we were on a hunt to get candy from her. Why so determined? Well... the first time we were chosen, we lost the candy. The second time--it broke to a smashing million pieces and we had to throw it away. This time... we ate it!



What did it taste like? Does it just taste like sugar or does it have a different flavor? I have always wondered what the candy tastes like.

[dizneeat]

Awesome review and photos!
Where did you get that cappuccino smoothie? It looks so nice! :goodvibes

[ForAandA]

That salmon sandwich looked great. Cannot wait to read more :)

[jeminni]

Is the salmon sandwich hot or cold? :confused3

[quixoticvalue]

What did it taste like? Does it just taste like sugar or does it have a different flavor? I have always wondered what the candy tastes like.

You know, it tasted like a mellow lollipop. It didn't have a discernable taste to it. Not like orange or cherry and the like. More like an unflavored rock candy. Make any sense? LOL I am not sure if I do :rotfl2:

Awesome review and photos!
Where did you get that cappuccino smoothie? It looks so nice! :goodvibes

Thank you for reading! We got the smoothie from the Fife and Drum kiosk in America. Its the one thats to the left of the Funnel Cakes.

That salmon sandwich looked great. Cannot wait to read more :)

It was good. Its easy to emulate at home, too! Thank you for reading. :goodvibes

Is the salmon sandwich hot or cold? :confused3

Ah, I should have specified. It is cold. :goodvibes I dunno if it would taste good hot.. eww hot smoked salmon :scared: Thank you for reading!!

[Minniekins]

quixoticvalue, I have a question for you about Tony's. We have an adr for a dinner at Tony's in Nov. I notice they don't have the bianca flatbread on the dinner menu they have listed at allears but do you know if they can or will make it for dinner if you request it? Also, has your boyfriend had the spaghetti and meatballs there? Wondering how the meatballs were, great or bland and boring? Spag. and sweet sausage?

Thanks for the detailed reviews, appreciate it! You're a great writer and it's fun to read your reviews! :goodvibes

[quixoticvalue]

quixoticvalue, I have a question for you about Tony's. We have an adr for a dinner at Tony's in Nov. I notice they don't have the bianca flatbread on the dinner menu they have listed at allears but do you know if they can or will make it for dinner if you request it? Also, has your boyfriend had the spaghetti and meatballs there? Wondering how the meatballs were, great or bland and boring? Spag. and sweet sausage?

Thanks for the detailed reviews, appreciate it! You're a great writer and it's fun to read your reviews! :goodvibes

Hi Minniekins! Why... thank you so much for the compliments! :wizard:
'Kay about Tony's. Well... we've only gone to Tony's for lunch, never dinner. And I suppose our reasoning to this is that we love the flatbread! If you ask, it wont hurt, since they can either tell you yes (woo hoo!) or no and won't look at you strange (:3dglasses ). We've never had the spaghetti and meatballs there, but I have seen it in person and it looks huge. They give you at least three big sized meatballs. I have had their spaghetti with an eggplant parmesan before, and it was good, al dente. Good luck for you when you go though... the flatbread sure is tasty. :cloud9:

[TPCShauna]

Make Your Own Rice Crispy Treat
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THIS is MY KIND of covered treat. White chocolate and a plethora of rainbow sprinkles. Yumm-o!

KONA ISLAND SUSHI BAR


Thanks for the pics from here. Did you notice if they do plain sashimi or nigiri in addition to the rolls. Sometimes rolls are nice but when I want sushi, I'm usually craving sashimi.


OK ... now before I go get some exercise in, is the backscratcher a better drink than the lapu lapu? I've not tried either but admit to being fond of the idea of drinking booze out of a hollowed out pineapple even though I don't like pineapples. Now that I think about it ... that doesn't make much sense, does it? Does a lapu lapu taste like pineapple? Because if it does I think I need a new drink suggestion.

Help me! :lmao:

Sorry for responding to Brenda on your DR but I had an answer about the Lapu Lapu. It was VERY fruity in a "you're going to down this in two seconds because it tastes like fruit juice and will become quickly inebriated due to the copious amounts of rum" way but it didn't really taste like pineapple. It was very fun to drink but that pineapple was heavy! The refills come in cute glasses and they are much better.

Enjoying the reviews. Thanks for sharing!

[Minniekins]

Hi Minniekins! Why... thank you so much for the compliments! :wizard:
'Kay about Tony's. Well... we've only gone to Tony's for lunch, never dinner. And I suppose our reasoning to this is that we love the flatbread! If you ask, it wont hurt, since they can either tell you yes (woo hoo!) or no and won't look at you strange (:3dglasses ). We've never had the spaghetti and meatballs there, but I have seen it in person and it looks huge. They give you at least three big sized meatballs. I have had their spaghetti with an eggplant parmesan before, and it was good, al dente. Good luck for you when you go though... the flatbread sure is tasty. :cloud9:

Oh, your welcome! Well, I think I'll probably have the spaghetti and meatballs, I read in another thread too, the meatballs are great! Sounds yummy, but I'm going to ask about the bianca flatbread just in case. (is it very garlicky, or just a little?) Of course, that gives me another decision to make if they say yes! :rolleyes:

[quixoticvalue]

THIS is MY KIND of covered treat. White chocolate and a plethora of rainbow sprinkles. Yumm-o!



Thanks for the pics from here. Did you notice if they do plain sashimi or nigiri in addition to the rolls. Sometimes rolls are nice but when I want sushi, I'm usually craving sashimi.



Sorry for responding to Brenda on your DR but I had an answer about the Lapu Lapu. It was VERY fruity in a "you're going to down this in two seconds because it tastes like fruit juice and will become quickly inebriated due to the copious amounts of rum" way but it didn't really taste like pineapple. It was very fun to drink but that pineapple was heavy! The refills come in cute glasses and they are much better.

Enjoying the reviews. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you for reading!! 1) Oh yes, he really enjoyed that treat!:thumbsup2
2) Unfortunately, they didn't have nigiri, but they do have sashimi, just three kinds combined on a plate. I believe I read it on allearsnet, but I didn't see it when I was there.
3) Thank you for telling your experience with the Lapu Lapu! Oh boy, that would make me pass out!

Oh, your welcome! Well, I think I'll probably have the spaghetti and meatballs, I read in another thread too, the meatballs are great! Sounds yummy, but I'm going to ask about the bianca flatbread just in case. (is it very garlicky, or just a little?) Of course, that gives me another decision to make if they say yes! :rolleyes:

Ah well, it is quite garlicky, but not as bad as like... a garlic roll or a garlic texas toast. More like faint, but still definitely there.

[MelanieC]

I've enjoyed reading so far - and love the pictures - YUMMO!

[Nena2007]

You have helped out a newbie like me a ton! I am trying to plan our ADR's for September! Thanks for the help!!