Biff's Enchanted Birthday Trip...Twas' the week before Christmas [Archive] - The DIS Discussion Forums

scottny

12-12-2008, 08:52 AM

Dates:
12/13 - 12/20

Introductions:
Scott (me) - On here I am Scottny. I have always loved Disney. Went every year as a kid.
Then went in 2000 with friends then fast forward to July 2007 and went again with my partner and his family.
For some of them it was there first trip and we had such a great time that we are all planning on doing it again in June 2009.
This is me
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/PA183101.jpg

Biff - Went to Disney for the first time in July 2007. He said he had a great time and he felt the magic of the place (until we were leaving and a CM gave him a little attitude).
Here is Biff
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/july%20trip/2007-1265.jpg

So in January 2008 I took my younger cousins and while there I was offered a trip back with 40% off. I booked for September.
Now free dining was released so we switched over to that.
September comes and the day before we have to cancel for Biff is nervous of hurricanes in the Caribbean (they never hit) and I was experiencing vertigo since June.
I rebook for December 13 - 20th.
Now here we are one day before.
I printed out our boarding passes and just have to do some last minute things, like laundry and pack. :lmao:

The plans so far:

12/13:
Flight
Magic Kingdom
CS somewhere
Dinner Kona

12/14:
Epcot
Cs at resort
Lunch Coral Reef
Dinner Chefs de France

12/15:
DHS in the morning

Magic Kingdom later
Lunch Tony's Town Square
Dinner Flying Fish

12/16:
looking around the party at MK
Breakfast Cape may Buffet
Lunch not sure yet. probably around Boardwalk
Dinner CS at MK

12/17:
Epcot (Biff's Birthday)
CS somewhere
Lunch Tutto Italia (candlelight procession package)
5pm candlelight procession
Dinner Narcoosse's

12/18:
Magic Kingdom
Breakfast Crystal Palace
Lunch Liberty Tree Tavern
Dinner 'Ohana

12/19:
Animal Kingdom
Breakfast Donald's Breakfast Safari
Lunch Yak & Yeti
Dinner not sure.

12/20:
CS somewhere
home

There you have it.

Now I have to wait less than 24 hours to go.

scottny

12-12-2008, 08:57 AM

Links coming soon

heaven2dc

12-12-2008, 09:02 AM

Charleston Princess

12-12-2008, 09:36 AM

I'm here! Have you lost weight, Scott? You look fantastic!

ILMICKEY

12-12-2008, 10:47 AM

Hey Scott! I can't wait to hear all about it. Have a superfabulous time!!!!

Poohtigeey

12-12-2008, 01:48 PM

Hey Scott! Have a wonderful time. I enjoyed the recap of your past trips. Sounds like quite an itenerary with some wonderful dining. Happy Birthday Biff! Can't wait to read all about it!

scottny

12-12-2008, 02:53 PM

I was there in January too! (well one day of January :rotfl2: 01/31-02/03/08) with my DBFF (who is no longer my DBFF or even my BFF - short story is she doesn't understand my disfunctional family so she said she wanted to left alone for awhile :confused3 but I respect her opinon).
And I'll be there the exact same days as you as well! How about that?!! :woohoo: In 24 hours will be landing (at 11:15 that is), printed my boarding pass this morning and am all packed (except transfer makeup from purse to carry-on bag). I will be solo the first four days then DD (her fiance & baby) will join me on the 17th.
I bet you can hardly wait!! How far in advance did you make your ADRs? I had made several (3 mos ago) when my DS15 was planning to go but then cancelled them all now that he's not going. Only one I have is Coral Reef lunch w/personalized menu & diver for 12/17/08 to surprise my daughter.
Hope you have a grand time and maybe we will pass in the parks one day next week!!
Happy Birthday Biff!!!
I land at 10. and I printed out me passes. I hope to see you around the parks. If you see me come up and say hello.
I cannot remember when I made them. Probably in September when I canceled the other trip.
I changed them often. :sad2:
I have that planned for Sunday for lunch with the diver and menu.
Thanks and you also have a great time.

I'm here! Have you lost weight, Scott? You look fantastic!
Hi,
please. I am still the same. I am yo-yoing so much. trhis trip will not help, it will just shoot up.
Thanks for reading along.

Hey Scott! I can't wait to hear all about it. Have a superfabulous time!!!!
Thank you

Hey Scott! Have a wonderful time. I enjoyed the recap of your past trips. Sounds like quite an itenerary with some wonderful dining. Happy Birthday Biff! Can't wait to read all about it!
Thank you.
I will pass along your wishes to him.

carrieannie

12-12-2008, 08:59 PM

I'm here!! have fun!!!
popcorn::

scottny

12-12-2008, 09:09 PM

I'm here!! have fun!!!
popcorn::

Thank you.

pamouselover

12-12-2008, 09:35 PM

Scott you forgot you have to drink a drink for my Birthday on the 19th!
I will be 32 again!:lmao:

TheDISneyFamily

12-13-2008, 10:21 AM

Have a great trip, Scott & Biff! We have ADRs at Donald's Breakfast Safari on the 19th, too! I'll keep an eye out for you! :magnify:

Take care,
Michelle

PrincessAlways

12-14-2008, 08:45 PM

Hey Scott!! Have a great trip & we'll be waiting to hear everything about it!

Diamondintheruff

12-15-2008, 06:11 AM

I'm checked in! Can't wait to hear all about it.

punkin413

12-15-2008, 07:42 PM

i'm home and i'm here. can't wait to read all about it!

pamouselover

12-18-2008, 09:18 AM

Wondering what fun you are having today! :cloud9: :hug:
Two days you will be home to this yucky cold weather.:lmao:

LISAMWDW

12-18-2008, 11:39 AM

Scott, you probably just finished lunch at LTT at MK! I'm thinking your in Frontierland right this second! I'm so jealous btw!

popcorn::

Spartangirl

12-18-2008, 04:23 PM

Can't wait to read about your trip!:goodvibes

MeMom

12-18-2008, 06:52 PM

Thanks for the two pictures you've sent me.

I hope your 'Ohana dinner was good tonight. I would love to be walking around the Polynesian right now!

MinnieMommy

12-18-2008, 07:12 PM

Can't wait 'til you get home to hear all about it! :surfweb:

hlrababy

12-18-2008, 08:54 PM

Hey Scott!! I hope you and Biff are having fun!!!:thumbsup2

scottny

12-19-2008, 10:25 PM

Leaving tomorrow and had a blast
Lots of adr changes and crowds were a little heavy but still fun
Biff has been sick The entire time
Took lots of pics and Biff is going to do a dining review on Enchanted
I was shocked when he told me that
Hope all is well with everyone and talk to you soon

KatGarcia

12-19-2008, 11:48 PM

Cool I'm not too late then....:thumbsup2

punkin413

12-20-2008, 08:47 AM

sorry to hear that biff was sick. i wonder if he had what i had? i'm STILL not completely back to normal a week later! my stomach just won't settle. monica (monymony) said it's been going around the parks. maybe something in the water there? i could SMELL the water! yuck! i started drinking nothing but bottled water after i started feeling yucky. but it's great to hear you had a good time!

scottny

12-20-2008, 11:02 AM

Sitting here on the couch by Maya waiting for our bus to the airport but still have 2 1/2 hours to go because Biff got sick today in a not so convenient place
Puke everywhere
Eewwwwwwww

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

12-20-2008, 11:55 AM

Today's the day you come home. I hope you had a great trip despite the sickness. Can't wait to read your report.

troobabiee7

12-20-2008, 12:17 PM

Hey Scott! I had no idea you already had another TR going but I'm so glad I found it. I've been looking for you on the boards this past week! I hope you had a great time down at Disney, and I hope Biff's feeling better. Can't wait to read all about it!

KatGarcia

12-20-2008, 10:08 PM

Poor Biff! Hope you made it home ok!

hlrababy

12-20-2008, 10:25 PM

pamouselover

12-21-2008, 09:48 AM

Scott, Hope Biff is feeling better. I will get over to enchanted to read his report. Sounds fun, it will be nice to hear from Biff.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

12-21-2008, 01:20 PM

Can I ask what Enchanted is? I've heard a few people mention posting there but what is it?

scottny

12-21-2008, 10:58 PM

So it is the night before and of course I cannot go to sleep. All week I was going to sleep around 3 or 4 a.m. so I tried to go to bed around 1am.

I set the alarm for 4:40 a.m., this came a lot sooner than I expected.

What did I decide to wake up to, well it would be "Yo Ho! Yo Ho! A Pirates Life for Me". Scared me but got me up right away.

Jumped up and took my shower. Biff then got up and we left the apartment around 5:10 a.m. and the car was waiting for us.

The ride to JFK was uneventful. We arrived and got through security with no problems.

Breakfast was at Dunkin' Donuts and I had a coffee cake muffin and an Iced Coffee. Both were excellent.
Biff has coffee and a bowtie, he did not like the bowtie as it was dried out.

We go and sit down by the gate. A few minutes later Biff gets up to go potty as he is walking away I realize his phone call from Mickey is going to be coming in about 2 minutes. I call his cell but it goes straight to voicemail. GRRRR
He comes back and tells me he has stomach pains and made a lot of noise in the bathroom. :whistle:

I ask if his phone is on and he said no so I said put it on. It was now 6:33 and I figured he missed the call so I go to the bathroom as we are to start boarding in a few minutes. I then realize I forgot my gum so I go to buy a pack and look over and he has his phone to his ear. He is smiling. I go over and he says they just called. I thought he was saying it to make me feel better but they did just call as he told me what he said. He said it was cute.

Now we board

***warning, bad pics ahead. Iphone pics and not very good ones. Sorry for the size the rest will be bigger.***

The plane
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Looking out the window as we are waiting to pull away from the gate.
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The live map
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Up, up and away
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That is Atlantic City below there.
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I was waving to Glendamax here.
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Almost there
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Coming in to land at Orlando
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The flight was very smooth and we landed 25 minutes early. :woohoo:

Saw the airport tree.
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I text Dan(Fauntleroy) to see if we could say hello quickly and he was on his way to the airport.

We then proceed to the Magical Express line and it was HUGE. It took about a half an hour to get through. I text with Dan one last time and found out he is being dropped off at terminal A so that was not to be. :sad:
By the time I left the line it had doubled and was insane.

We got into lane 3 and waited then were told to follow the lovely lady to the bus. We got a Mears bus. :mad:
Watched the video and then proceeded to drop off almost everyone at POP.

We moved to the front seat and we were heading over to Coronado Springs....

Up next....

What are our first impressions of the resort?

Do we go to any parks?

averill94

12-22-2008, 04:41 AM

Ohhh poor Biff! The pics aren't poor at all...kind of exciting! Hope you liked CSR!

Can't wait for more,
Margaret

MeMom

12-22-2008, 05:28 AM

Seeing the tree in the airport is a good feeling. You know you have arrived and the trip is real!

Get some rest. Can't wait to see many good pictures when you have the time between recuperating from WDW and doing Christmas stuff.

Charleston Princess

12-22-2008, 06:25 AM

Oh, poor Biff, I can't believe his stomach problems started at the airport! That stinks!

I hope you love CSR! :goodvibes

hlrababy

12-22-2008, 06:27 AM

Aww, poor Biff!! But, I am glad he got his call!! How sweet!!!!!!!!!

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

12-22-2008, 06:44 AM

Hoorah! You made it to WDW. Can't wait to hear the rest.

tinkgurl

12-22-2008, 06:55 AM

Hey! I just found your TR! I can't believe I didn't find it sooner. But, just wanted to let you know I'm here now! I haven't read it all but I will!

scottny

12-22-2008, 08:51 AM

Cool I'm not too late then....:thumbsup2
no your not. thanks for reading

sorry to hear that biff was sick. i wonder if he had what i had? i'm STILL not completely back to normal a week later! my stomach just won't settle. monica (monymony) said it's been going around the parks. maybe something in the water there? i could SMELL the water! yuck! i started drinking nothing but bottled water after i started feeling yucky. but it's great to hear you had a good time!
he had a bad cold but his stomach was another issue but not till the end of the trip did it bother him again.

Today's the day you come home. I hope you had a great trip despite the sickness. Can't wait to read your report.
it was a great trip. thanks.

Hey Scott! I had no idea you already had another TR going but I'm so glad I found it. I've been looking for you on the boards this past week! I hope you had a great time down at Disney, and I hope Biff's feeling better. Can't wait to read all about it!
I am hardly on the boards, I am posting this and reading a few others but other than that really not on here much. hope all is well with you and family.
it was a fun time.

Poor Biff! Hope you made it home ok!
we did. thanks.

Aww, poor Biff!
I cannot wait to see all the pictures and to read Biff's dining review!! how cool!!!
I took lots.
I am sure once he is better he will do one.

Scott, Hope Biff is feeling better. I will get over to enchanted to read his report. Sounds fun, it will be nice to hear from Biff.
he is home sick today from work. no rush probably won;t start till end of the week if he feels better.

Can I ask what Enchanted is? I've heard a few people mention posting there but what is it?
sent you a pm.

Ohhh poor Biff! The pics aren't poor at all...kind of exciting! Hope you liked CSR!
Can't wait for more,
Margaret
Thank you. coming up today will be next post.

Seeing the tree in the airport is a good feeling. You know you have arrived and the trip is real!

Get some rest. Can't wait to see many good pictures when you have the time between recuperating from WDW and doing Christmas stuff.
it was very nice. Christmas stuff is already done till Wednesday when I go to Pennsylvania to see my brother and family.

Oh, poor Biff, I can't believe his stomach problems started at the airport! That stinks!
I hope you love CSR! :goodvibes
the stomach problems went away to the last day, head cold took over.

Aww, poor Biff!! But, I am glad he got his call!! How sweet!!!!!!!!!
I am glad he got it too.

Hoorah! You made it to WDW. Can't wait to hear the rest.
:woohoo:
thanks

Hey! I just found your TR! I can't believe I didn't find it sooner. But, just wanted to let you know I'm here now! I haven't read it all but I will!
welcome.
glad your reading along.

kaysmommie

12-22-2008, 09:08 AM

Welcome back! Sorry Biff got so sick on the trip, that sucks. Looking forward to hearing all about your trip though :goodvibes and what you thought of CSR.

scottny

12-22-2008, 09:10 AM

Welcome back! Sorry Biff got so sick on the trip, that sucks. Looking forward to hearing all about your trip though :goodvibes and what you thought of CSR.

thank you. update coming soon.

FauntleroyFAN07

12-22-2008, 09:46 AM

on this thread as well, i will only comment one 1 TR so i dont get confused

troobabiee7

12-22-2008, 09:56 AM

Great start Scott! I love the iPhone pics. The airport tree looks so pretty! I was going to say that I hope Biff felt better soon, but we already got the foreshadowing. I hope he didn't feel too bad the entire trip. Looking forward to more!

scottny

12-22-2008, 10:03 AM

on this thread as well, i will only comment one 1 TR so i dont get confused
:lmao:
the other one will have video. not including them over here. might have more pics over there to as this one is 25 limit in a thread and I have it so 40 can be posted at once. we shall see.

Great start Scott! I love the iPhone pics. The airport tree looks so pretty! I was going to say that I hope Biff felt better soon, but we already got the foreshadowing. I hope he didn't feel too bad the entire trip. Looking forward to more!
it was pretty
thanks for reading. see how his sickness continues.

FauntleroyFAN07

12-22-2008, 01:10 PM

:lmao:
the other one will have video. not including them over here. might have more pics over there to as this one is 25 limit in a thread and I have it so 40 can be posted at once. we shall see.

.
i will still read both, only saying that i wont comment on both threads just one.

scottny

12-22-2008, 01:23 PM

i will still read both, only saying that i wont comment on both threads just one.

gotcha

scottny

12-22-2008, 05:12 PM

well that didn't last long. he is not writing one and will be telling me his opinions on dining.

Diamondintheruff

12-22-2008, 06:05 PM

I don't know how I missed that you had started!

So glad he got the phone call.

scottny

12-22-2008, 06:45 PM

I don't know how I missed that you had started!

So glad he got the phone call.

me too.

scottny

12-22-2008, 06:53 PM

I forgot about the other camera and I started using that on the bus.

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Bad pics of the sign
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Arriving at POP
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It was a little busy outside of POP
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Biff said he never wants to stay at POP. I figured that.

Up next we really arrive at Coronado Springs

hlrababy

12-22-2008, 07:03 PM

Awww, I can't wait to see Coronado Springs!!!

Come on Biff, join us and do a review!! Pretty, pretty please!!!:hug:

scottny

12-22-2008, 07:33 PM

Awww, I can't wait to see Coronado Springs!!!

Come on Biff, join us and do a review!! Pretty, pretty please!!!:hug:

uploading the pics right now.

He wasn't going to do it here. I kne win the end he would not even though I have a witness to say he did say he would.

troobabiee7

12-22-2008, 07:36 PM

Love the pics!

Charleston Princess

12-22-2008, 08:40 PM

Was Pop where you stayed in October?

scottny

12-23-2008, 12:24 AM

Love the pics!
thank you

Was Pop where you stayed in October?
it was.

scottny

12-23-2008, 12:26 AM

So we left off we were heading to CSR. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip%20-%20vinny/SDC10143.jpg

Pulling up to the front entrance
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Quickly we were there. The outside entrance is pretty.
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A little help along the way.
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So we move inside and registration is empty.
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I asked for a refurbished room when I made the reservation. The CM shows me the map and had put us in the Ranchos section, I asked if it was refurbished and was told no and then they see my request. I am then told we will be in Casitas 3 but the room is not ready. We will be on the 4th floor with a view of the lake. Told to call later.

We go outside and Biff checks his bag, jacket and my jacket. We then head over to bus stop 1 and were thinking of going to a park. Biff is not feeling good with his nose draining so I ask if he wants to go to Downtown Disney and look around and then head back to the room when it is ready to relax. He loves the idea. This changes within a minute and we decide to hang out at the resort and then go to DTD.

We are hungry so we decide to go inside and eat at Pepper Market.
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It was easy enough to understand how it works.

**Review**
I had the bourbon chicken with rice and chocolate cake for dessert. It was all very good. :mickey b::mickey b::mickey b:
Biff had the sampler platter with spicy and bourbon chicken. The spicy chicken was really spicy and good. :mickey b::mickey b::mickey b::mickey b:
he said it was excellent.

**I inquired about the tipping**
I talked to 2 cm's and 1 manager about what I heard on the DIS about the tip being included in the dining plan. This is false information I was told. The tip is NOT included in the plan. We tipped.

Next we went to the Rix Cafe to get our souvenir mugs. These are different than the other resorts, they say Coronado Springs.
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I liked them a lot better than the Year of Dreams mugs.

So we filled up with root beer and decided to walk around the resort and check it out.

I will stop here....

Up next...the tour.

averill94

12-23-2008, 04:39 AM

You will love your mugs for years to come! I am enjoying coffee in mine right now. They are definitely bigger and more sturdy than the others.

kaysmommie

12-23-2008, 07:44 AM

Love the CSR pics. Way to go with getting a refurbed room :thumbsup2, looking forward to pics of it. I wonder why the tip is not included with DDP at PM?? We ate there in October and the server told us the 10% gratituty is included and also confirmed this when we paid at the cashier :confused3. That stinks if it's not included anymore, but it's a great counter service :goodvibes.

Charleston Princess

12-23-2008, 07:51 AM

We loved everything we tried at Pepper Market in April -- I think it is the best resort food court in the entire place.

scottny

12-23-2008, 08:40 AM

You will love your mugs for years to come! I am enjoying coffee in mine right now. They are definitely bigger and more sturdy than the others.
we both used our mugs yesterday. they should make them all like that

Love the CSR pics. Way to go with getting a refurbed room :thumbsup2, looking forward to pics of it. I wonder why the tip is not included with DDP at PM?? We ate there in October and the server told us the 10% gratituty is included and also confirmed this when we paid at the cashier :confused3. That stinks if it's not included anymore, but it's a great counter service :goodvibes.
thanks. I made sure to put it on the reservation. I was told some of the CM's were confused and it actually was never included in the plan. So you got some cm's who were not sure I guess. This is why I questioned a few people. We only left $2.00, I mean really all they do is put down your silverware and get you a drink.

We loved everything we tried at Pepper Market in April -- I think it is the best resort food court in the entire place.
Ooh, tell Biff that but we will come back to this topic on the last day. I enjoyed the food but I prefer Riverside Mill.

tinkgurl

12-23-2008, 08:55 AM

Whoa, there was ALOT of people at the Pop!:eek:

scottny

12-23-2008, 09:54 AM

Whoa, there was ALOT of people at the Pop!:eek:

there were a lot of people everywhere all week. A CM told me it was the first time he saw it so crowded between Thanksgiving and Christmas.

scottny

12-23-2008, 09:56 AM

So we could not get into the room and Biff wanted to relax so we decided to walk around the resort.

Outside of the entrance to the food court are these guys.
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Looking across the lake
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Looking at El Centro
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip%20-%20vinny/SDC10158-1.jpg

He looks happy and fine with his root beer.
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The buildings as we walked by
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This was one way to our room
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Looks so relaxing
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http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip%20-%20vinny/SDC10168-1.jpg

Biff was fascinated with these trees. :confused:
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The pool area.
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http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip%20-%20vinny/SDC10172.jpg

Follow the rules people.
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Then we proceeded to walk over by the Cabanas section This is there quiet pool.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip%20-%20vinny/SDC10177.jpg

Biff testing the water.
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Ok it is cold.
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View from Cabanas section
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Cabanas building.
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Pretty
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This is La Marina. Rent boats here but it was closed for the season.
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Big place but easy to walk.
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I will stop here. up next is when will we get out room?

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

12-23-2008, 10:52 AM

I just have to say that every time you mention Biff I think of Death of a Salesman. Great name.

FauntleroyFAN07

12-23-2008, 01:32 PM

yep we loved the resort as well, you had a rancho room first, you might had our room after we checked out.

i wish i would have taken more pics around the resort, we loved just looking around while walking and did not take a ton of pictures

kaysmommie

12-23-2008, 04:21 PM

Great pics of CSR! I have to ask, did you like it and how did it compare to POR and other resorts you have stayed at?

troobabiee7

12-23-2008, 05:17 PM

The Coronado Springs Resort is so gorgeous :cloud9: Great pictures! The CS mugs are so cute. I know it's harder to cheat that way (;)) but I kind of wish all the resorts had their own themed mugs. It just makes using them so much more fun, especially at home. Disney's all about the theming too, so I'm surprised most of the mugs are still one design.

Looking forward to more! I hope Biff gets well soon. Is he feeling better now?

kaysmommie

12-23-2008, 05:27 PM

The Caribbean Beach Resort is so gorgeous :cloud9: It'll always hold a special place in my heart since that's where we stayed on our very first trip, way back in 1992. I was only 5 so I don't remember much, but I love watching the video of that trip and know that's where it all began :goodvibes Great pictures! The CBR mugs are so cute. I know it's harder to cheat that way (;)) but I kind of wish all the resorts had their own themed mugs. It just makes using them so much more fun, especially at home. Disney's all about the theming too, so I'm surprised most of the mugs are still one design.

Looking forward to more! I hope Biff gets well soon. Is he feeling better now?

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troobabiee7

12-23-2008, 05:29 PM

Scott stayed at Coronado Springs resort not Caribbean beach resort :goodvibes . But I do have to agree with you on CBR, since we just stayed there. It's a pretty resort too.

Whoops! :laughing: I knew he was staying at CS and I JUST looked at his picture of the map, so I have no idea where I got CBR from. Today were my last 2 finals for the semester and I've been up since 6:00AM so it's been a long day! :lmao: Thanks!

kaysmommie

12-23-2008, 07:10 PM

Whoops! :laughing: I knew he was staying at CS and I JUST looked at his picture of the map, so I have no idea where I got CBR from. Today were my last 2 finals for the semester and I've been up since 6:00AM so it's been a long day! :lmao: Thanks!

:rotfl: I feel your pain with doing all this holiday baking, cooking and shopping and wrapping presents. Hope you did well on your finals :goodvibes .

Charleston Princess

12-23-2008, 07:15 PM

Ooh, tell Biff that but we will come back to this topic on the last day. I enjoyed the food but I prefer Riverside Mill.

Can't wait to find out about the last day now!

Beautiful resort shots -- how warm was it -- it looks nice and warm, but sunny pictures can be deceiving.

Diamondintheruff

12-23-2008, 08:34 PM

Your pics of the resort look great.

Great pics of CSR! I have to ask, did you like it and how did it compare to POR and other resorts you have stayed at?

Love to hear the answer to this as well.

MeMom

12-23-2008, 08:37 PM

Nice pictures, Scott. Coronado Springs is very pretty with the lake, landscaping, and architecture.

I sure wish they would return to resort-specific mugs instead of generic for all, but I figure they'll do the new Celebrations themed ones the same way they did the Year of a Million Dreams. Hopefully, with the new ones, they'll at least put some color in them. I never came to love the blue and white ones so much.

Sarilas

12-23-2008, 09:14 PM

Riverside Mill is better, huh? I hope that's so since we'll be trying a lot of it next month!

pamouselover

12-23-2008, 09:37 PM

CSR looks so so pretty. Wish I could have booked there, always next time right? Those trees are called spanish moss trees! My Mom liked them also.:goodvibes

scottny

12-23-2008, 09:47 PM

I just have to say that every time you mention Biff I think of Death of a Salesman. Great name.
:lmao:
it is his childhood nickname

yep we loved the resort as well, you had a rancho room first, you might had our room after we checked out.

i wish i would have taken more pics around the resort, we loved just looking around while walking and did not take a ton of pictures
well it had it share of problems.

Great pics of CSR! I have to ask, did you like it and how did it compare to POR and other resorts you have stayed at?
thank you.
I will answer next post

The Coronado Springs Resort is so gorgeous :cloud9: Great pictures! The CS mugs are so cute. I know it's harder to cheat that way (;)) but I kind of wish all the resorts had their own themed mugs. It just makes using them so much more fun, especially at home. Disney's all about the theming too, so I'm surprised most of the mugs are still one design.

Looking forward to more! I hope Biff gets well soon. Is he feeling better now?
it was pretty
thank you
it would be nice if they all had there own mugs.
he is getting there, slowly. thanks for asking.

Can't wait to find out about the last day now!

Beautiful resort shots -- how warm was it -- it looks nice and warm, but sunny pictures can be deceiving.
actually my title is changing, the surprise fell through. I knew I was too excited but I thought it would happen. I will discuss it now. We went on the DVC tour and were going to buy into Bay Lake Tower. Until we got home and Biff decided it wasn't for us. :mad: :confused3 so now I am going to save up the deposit and place it next time I go. I was just excited because they match your points right now and it would have allowed me 2 extra trips next year. so I am a little bummed over it.

Your pics of the resort look great.
Love to hear the answer to this as well.
thanks you

Nice pictures, Scott. Coronado Springs is very pretty with the lake, landscaping, and architecture.

I sure wish they would return to resort-specific mugs instead of generic for all, but I figure they'll do the new Celebrations themed ones the same way they did the Year of a Million Dreams. Hopefully, with the new ones, they'll at least put some color in them. I never came to love the blue and white ones so much.
thank you
it was pretty
me too

Riverside Mill is better, huh? I hope that's so since we'll be trying a lot of it next month!
I definitely think so. I love the smell when you walk into Riverside Mill and the food tasted better.

CSR looks so so pretty. Wish I could have booked there, always next time right? Those trees are called spanish moss trees! My Mom liked them also.:goodvibes
it was pretty
there is always next time

scottny

12-23-2008, 10:02 PM

I can tell this now.

Room: gorgeous. we asked for the refurbished area and the room was perfect, sort of.
A.c.: I hated the digital ac unit. I knew how to bypass the system but it was really annoying
Refrigerator: the first one never got cold. 10:30 at night they brought up a new one and it worked but it was missing a leg and every time you opened it the thing would wobble.

Housekeeping: it was terrible. we left tips everyday and the garbage can remained full of paper for 4 days. one of my sheets had blood on it.
the sink was never dried off.
Biff made coffee every morning and used the regular coffee, so they him 5 packets of decaf. He was MAD. He called and complained.

Food court:
Cafe Rix we used for refilling the mugs. also for milk and snacks. this was a great little place. they make flatbreads here and I regret not getting one.

Pepper Market is by far the worst counter service. first of all 10% tip for taking you to the table, putting down a napkin with a fork and knife and getting a drink is not worth 10% tip.
I had the omelets most mornings and they were decent.
I will hold off on Biff's final morning there. :eek:

Staff: They were friendly and nice except for the lady in the gift shop.

Buses:
these were hit or miss. we were in casitas 3 so the bus stop was behind our building and very easy to get to. bus stop 2.
there were times we waited nearly 45 minutes at MK for a bus. 3 times this happened.
We also waited 30 minutes at the resort for a couple of buses.

So there you have it.

scottny

12-23-2008, 10:13 PM

So I call at 1:30 to see about the room and it was not ready. Biff is really wanting to get into a room so at 1:50 I told him to call and it was now ready.
We had room 3481

Here is what the room looked like

queen size bed (there were 2)
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124270.jpg

dresser with flat screen tv and refrigerator in door section on left.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124272.jpg

Instead of curtains like in other mods this one has sliding doors to separate the living area and bathroom area.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124274.jpg

the closet area. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124275.jpg

sink area. Only 1 sink
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124276.jpg

Biff napped for 45 minutes and around 3 we were on a bus to DTD.

Coming up... DTD

KatGarcia

12-23-2008, 10:25 PM

Those rooms look beautiful!!!! I wanna stay there again!!!

Hope you and Biff have a wonderful holiday!!:hug:

scottny

12-23-2008, 10:57 PM

We started in Marketplace and walked to West Side. No words just pics to follow.

http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124287.jpg

Biff wanted his pic taken here
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http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124290.jpg

This place had a line that was HUGE to get in.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124300.jpg

MeMom has taught me to take pics of displays.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124301.jpg

Lovely ladies singing
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124302.jpg

We went in here. Biff saw a jacket he liked but they did not have his size.
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I love the sign on the back
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I then thought I would go in here and get 3 pretzels for a snack credit. Sweet Jesus this place is SLOW...
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I will never go in and order there again if anyone else is in the store. half an hour we were there.
The pretzels were good though.

I will stop here. I will not post an update till Thursday the earliest. I am going to my brothers tomorrow for Christmas Eve

Up next... Kona and a dis meeting.

Have a Happy Holiday everyone....

scottny

12-23-2008, 10:58 PM

Those rooms look beautiful!!!! I wanna stay there again!!!

Hope you and Biff have a wonderful holiday!!:hug:

They were very nice room

hope you both have a Happy Holiday also.

Diamondintheruff

12-24-2008, 07:23 AM

kaysmommie

12-24-2008, 08:00 AM

Great update! The CSR new rooms look really nice ,too bad about mousekeeping :sad2: . Would you say CSR lacks that Disney feel? That was my impression when we visited PM for lunch. I think I'll stick with CBR. Love the DTD pics!

troobabiee7

12-24-2008, 09:03 AM

The room looks so nice! But blood on the sheets?!!! :scared: I hope things got better as the trip went on!

pamouselover

12-24-2008, 09:10 AM

You got me so excited today! Love the room at CSR.

:santa: Merry Christmas Scott.

FauntleroyFAN07

12-26-2008, 04:12 PM

sorry to hear there were some things you did not like about the resort, we did not like pepper marker, food looked and smelled good, but the prices seemed really high to us, we never had a problem this time with the maides...but never got eceptional service either.

hope you had a great christmas scott

MeMom

12-26-2008, 05:11 PM

Lots of good pictures, Scott.
Thanks for sharing.

Goofy's can get very crowded and backed up, for sure.

I hope you had a nice holiday at your brother's house.

scottny

12-26-2008, 08:04 PM

Happy Holidays!

Why is Goofy's Candy factory so slow? Do you think they do it on purpose? Bummer about the buses. While the values aren't fancy they certainly are quick with the buses (even if you do have to walk to the end of the earth for the bus stop).
Happy Holiday's to you.
I have no idea. I know I had to wait while they cooled in the fridge.
In October I waited 45 minutes for a POP bus.
I live in NYC so walking does not seem that bad for me.

Great update! The CSR new rooms look really nice ,too bad about mousekeeping :sad2: . Would you say CSR lacks that Disney feel? That was my impression when we visited PM for lunch. I think I'll stick with CBR. Love the DTD pics!
Thank you.
It does lack the Disney feel. Still is a gorgeous resort.
We are sticking with POR.

The room looks so nice! But blood on the sheets?!!! :scared: I hope things got better as the trip went on!
they were very nice.
wait and see.

You got me so excited today! Love the room at CSR.
:santa: Merry Christmas Scott.
I like making people excited. :lmao:
Merry Christmas to you.

sorry to hear there were some things you did not like about the resort, we did not like pepper marker, food looked and smelled good, but the prices seemed really high to us, we never had a problem this time with the maides...but never got eceptional service either.
hope you had a great christmas scott
Thank you. It was a great holiday this year. Hope you all had a wonderful one.

Lots of good pictures, Scott.
Thanks for sharing.

Goofy's can get very crowded and backed up, for sure.

I hope you had a nice holiday at your brother's house.
Thank you.
I had a wonderful time. Seeing all my brothers is always fun and great.
Hope you all had a great Christmas. Was Santa good to Brooklynn?

scottny

12-26-2008, 08:05 PM

We are heading back. We booked the buy 4 get 3 deal.

Dates are 6/19 - 6/26

20 of us are going. we are the only ones doing the deal the rest are going for 5 days.

This is going to be one huge Grand Gathering.

hlrababy

12-26-2008, 08:15 PM

Great pics from DTD! I love Goofy's, but I hate it when its crowded!:lmao:

PrincessAlways

12-27-2008, 07:21 AM

Well, I had a little catching-up to do !! I agree with the tipping @ Pepper Mill! Stupid!! I really didn't like it there. I did like the resort itself. It's very pretty! It's nice to take a walk & look around. Your new room was great! Yes....the tip is no longer included with the Dining Plan! I didn't like that either. That's one of the reasons for getting the plan. Sorry to hear that Biff was ill for most of the trip. Hope he managed to have a nice time.
I'm so glad you decided to do a TR here. :goodvibes

You're going back!!!!!!!! :thumbsup2 :yay: :woohoo: :banana:

Sarilas

12-27-2008, 08:23 AM

Oooh! You'll be there during my birthday, Scott! (6/22) And yeah, that IS a huge group!

troobabiee7

12-27-2008, 09:28 AM

Congrats on booking a new trip! Going with 20 fmaily and friends will be amazing!

tinkgurl

12-27-2008, 10:41 AM

scottny

12-27-2008, 09:55 PM

Great pics from DTD! I love Goofy's, but I hate it when its crowded!:lmao:
Thank you. the wait is terrible.

Well, I had a little catching-up to do !! I agree with the tipping @ Pepper Mill! Stupid!! I really didn't like it there. I did like the resort itself. It's very pretty! It's nice to take a walk & look around. Your new room was great! Yes....the tip is no longer included with the Dining Plan! I didn't like that either. That's one of the reasons for getting the plan. Sorry to hear that Biff was ill for most of the trip. Hope he managed to have a nice time.
I'm so glad you decided to do a TR here. :goodvibes

You're going back!!!!!!!! :thumbsup2 :yay: :woohoo: :banana:
CS should not be a tipping place.
Beautiful resort. Last day I walked around and got more pics.
I think he had a good time.

Oooh! You'll be there during my birthday, Scott! (6/22) And yeah, that IS a huge group!
I will party for you.

Congrats on booking a new trip! Going with 20 fmaily and friends will be amazing!
it should be interesting to say the least. it could be 2 more possible 5 more. still waiting to hear form people.

Oh my gosh! I think I'll be there sometime during those days!
if you are let me know we can say hello to each other.

scottny

12-27-2008, 09:56 PM

So we make our way to the bus stop for the Poly to go to dinner at Kona. I had made reservations for 8pm originally but changed them to an earlier time in order to see the fireworks so we made it for 6:45pm.

We got there around 6:05 and check in.

As I am standing there I see a guy walk by with a Goofy sweatshirt on that I have but I think the guy looks familiar. Then I see a woman go by who looks familiar.

A few minutes later they come back over our way and stop next to us. I am looking at her and then she sees me and I think she said something first to me.
Anyway, it was Punkin413 (Dawn) from the disboards and her hubby Ray. They were there with friends Anna, Chris and there son Luke. (Here is a link to her report CLICK HERE (http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2035757)) It is a great read.

We chatted a bit about there trip (I will leave that to her to tell you, never divulge someone else's trip) and then they were called. We said our goodbyes and then 1 minute later we were called.

here is a pic of Dawn and I.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124353.jpg

***Dinner review***
Appetizers - we both had the crab cakes
Entrees - we both had the Teriyake Steak
Desserts - I had the White Chocolate Cheesecake
Biff had the Banana Chocolate Cream Brulee

My review -- I thought it was good. The menu seemed different. The steak did have 2 bites that I just could not eat and had to spit out.
I also had a
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124355.jpg
I still enjoyed the place.

Biff's review (in his words) - Well we went to Kona for Dinner talk about over rated Our waitress was one of the most annoying people totally useless but more on that later.
I ordered the Steak something which couldn't be eaten. The steak was cooked to perfection, I ordered it rare. thats where the excellent review stops. I was unable to eat the steak, started to saw through the grizzle never had a steak quite like that before 4 pieces & not one which was a possiblility to try to eat. 20 min into the dinner the waitress showed up to ask how our food was so I said horrific it was and she smiled I don't think she had ever heard the word before so she smiled as if I was a friend who was putting her on. I am neither a friend of hers nor was I fooling around. I tend to take my food seriously. So I tried again & said the steak couldn't be eaten so she said she was sorry no offer to get me something else. I didn't want to create a scene so I suffered in silence (will never make that mistake again) was surprised when the Bill came & I was charged for the grizzle steak.
Scott liked the Butter all well & good but this place serves it on white bread (sort of like an over sized Hamburger Roll) I love Bread & think an assortment of breads would be the way to go include some specialty breads maybe a nut bread.
Would I recommend Kona, sorry to say not worth the time or your money.

See what I put up with on a daily basis. :haha:

So we left our dinner and I said goodbye to Dawn and her party and I think I walked into a wheelchair then. :confused:

Then we went to the monorail. here is a tree on the way.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124356.jpg

So we get over to MK
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A bus came fairly quickly and had 2 wheelchairs getting off, they got off no problem but then 2 had to get on and something happened to the lift that it would not lift them. it just worked so I have no idea what happened. A supervisor came to see and told him to load and go. Another bus came as soon as we pulled out.

We made it back to CSR and walked over to Casitas 3. This was the fountain behind our building.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/PC124360.jpg

Biff could not get the lay of the land the entire trip and kept going the wrong way and getting lost if I was not there.

Now we noticed the ac is not working so great and Biff checked the fridge and it was not cold so he called down. Someone came very quickly and checked the fridge and decide dit was broken and then did the bypass for the ac.
Now he was with housekeeping so after him came the maintenance man for the AC but I told him it was working. So he left.

Now the guy is back with a new fridge for us. Minus a leg. But it got cold and that was the only thing important.

Then he left and 2 minutes later the ac stopped. we called down for the guy again (he never came back).

We played with it and got it to work. I do not like those new ac's.

Biff fell asleep and I went to the store for a notebook to write notes down. I asked a CM and she told me they only had Disney books and I would pay Disney prices. :confused:
I guess she thought I was part of a convention. Kind of put a damper on my mood. But not for long. Really they should not say things like that if they don't know.

Went back to room and wrote down notes, watched Stacy one time through and set up a wake up call.

With that day 1 ended.

Up next....a trip around the track and a space visit.

MeMom

12-28-2008, 05:46 AM

Charleston Princess

12-28-2008, 05:53 AM

Fun mini-DIS meet! Dawn's TRs are always so much fun!

Sorry to hear that Biff didn't enjoy his meal at Kona. We liked it when we went in June (on your recommendation ;) ). Maybe he should have had a Lapu Lapu, too, to take the edge off.

That fountain is beautiful! We never made it over to the Casitas section to explore -- we were staying on the other side of El Centro in the Cabanas.

punkin413

12-28-2008, 09:27 AM

wow.....i made my cameo! i feel special. oh, and thanks for pimping my TR. ;)

sorry that biff didn't like kona. we usually love it. i'll get to our review later in my TR, but maybe you guys just got a couple of bad pieces of steak? ray and chris got the strips too and they liked them. and ray is usually picky about his steak. i can't believe the server didn't get a manager or try to get biff something else!

i didn't see you run into a wheelchair after you said bye to us. so if you did it nearby you covered yourself well! :rotfl:

love the pics of the resort, too!

troobabiee7

12-28-2008, 10:08 AM

Oh no, sorry that Biff didn't like his steak. It sucks when you pay so much for food and then it just isn't good. I'm sure it was a one-time thing, though. We went to Kona for lunch back in 2006 and loved it! I love that picture of the fountain, too!

scottny

12-28-2008, 10:33 AM

That really is a beautiful resort. The fountains, the lake, the architecture, the landscaping - all of it.

That's cool that you happened to run into Dawn and Ray!

Could we have a little video of you walking into that wheelchair? :rotfl:
it was gorgeous.
yes it was. very nice people.
:lmao: no you may not. I was so embarrassed.

Fun mini-DIS meet! Dawn's TRs are always so much fun!

Sorry to hear that Biff didn't enjoy his meal at Kona. We liked it when we went in June (on your recommendation ;) ). Maybe he should have had a Lapu Lapu, too, to take the edge off.

That fountain is beautiful! We never made it over to the Casitas section to explore -- we were staying on the other side of El Centro in the Cabanas.
it was fun.
I will go back, I still love it.
The Cabanas were beautiful.

wow.....i made my cameo! i feel special. oh, and thanks for pimping my TR. ;)

sorry that biff didn't like kona. we usually love it. i'll get to our review later in my TR, but maybe you guys just got a couple of bad pieces of steak? ray and chris got the strips too and they liked them. and ray is usually picky about his steak. i can't believe the server didn't get a manager or try to get biff something else!

i didn't see you run into a wheelchair after you said bye to us. so if you did it nearby you covered yourself well! :rotfl:

love the pics of the resort, too!
:woohoo: no problem. it is a great read like I said.
Nope nothing was done by the server. I will go back but I doubt Biff will, maybe for breakfast.
I guess I did. thank goodness.

Oh no, sorry that Biff didn't like his steak. It sucks when you pay so much for food and then it just isn't good. I'm sure it was a one-time thing, though. We went to Kona for lunch back in 2006 and loved it! I love that picture of the fountain, too!
I am sure it was a fluke. I will go back for sure.
That fountain was very pretty.

pamouselover

12-28-2008, 11:18 AM

BIFF:goodvibes I am still going to the over rated place...just for the drink!

tazdev3225

12-28-2008, 12:34 PM

Love your TR so far. I debated going to CSR next year and the pictures of it are really nice. I decided to go to CBR instead, checking it out for a huge family trip in a few years. Was sorry to hear about Dinner at Kona. That's one of the restaurants we've never tried and don't know if I want to now. DH and I are steak eaters and a tough steak is not fun. Biff should have complained more. Looking forward to reading more of the TR.

akayek31

12-28-2008, 01:21 PM

Ok you are really making me want to change my resort :) We are going on the 4/3 in May to Pop. I now offically want to stay at the CSR :lmao: I have not even thought about Boma maybe I need to do more research on my possible ADR's. Hope you had a great holiday!

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

12-28-2008, 04:48 PM

That fountain is beautiful!! I think I would just stand there and look at it all night. Thanks for the pic.

I can understand what Biff means about Kona. Our meal there was just alright. It wasn't horrific by any means but by the way people go on about it here, I was expecting something unique.

I thought the service was a little odd as well. Before we even sat down, our server took us on a tour of these plastic desserts. She didn't tell us what we were doing. It felt pretty stupid.

I chalked my perspective up to having eaten at Vic & Al's Chef's Table the night before. After that, nothing would probably satisfy and we were likely still full. I will have to give it another try in the future. I'm not surprised though, that Biff and others haven't liked it there.

scottny

12-28-2008, 05:31 PM

BIFF:goodvibes I am still going to the over rated place...just for the drink!
I will go back. Oh that drink. But you can get it at the lounge. I am not sure about 'Ohana

Love your TR so far. I debated going to CSR next year and the pictures of it are really nice. I decided to go to CBR instead, checking it out for a huge family trip in a few years. Was sorry to hear about Dinner at Kona. That's one of the restaurants we've never tried and don't know if I want to now. DH and I are steak eaters and a tough steak is not fun. Biff should have complained more. Looking forward to reading more of the TR.
Thank you.
That is funny, we checked out CBR for our June trip. That will be coming on the last day.
I would try, I was there in January and the steak melted in my mouth. bad pieces, could happen anywhere.

Ok you are really making me want to change my resort :) We are going on the 4/3 in May to Pop. I now offically want to stay at the CSR :lmao: I have not even thought about Boma maybe I need to do more research on my possible ADR's. Hope you had a great holiday!
I stayed at POP in October. It was ok. Too many kids for me. Riverside is still my favorite resort.
Boma?? :confused3
I was talking about Kona.

That fountain is beautiful!! I think I would just stand there and look at it all night. Thanks for the pic.
I can understand what Biff means about Kona. Our meal there was just alright. It wasn't horrific by any means but by the way people go on about it here, I was expecting something unique.
I thought the service was a little odd as well. Before we even sat down, our server took us on a tour of these plastic desserts. She didn't tell us what we were doing. It felt pretty stupid.
I chalked my perspective up to having eaten at Vic & Al's Chef's Table the night before. After that, nothing would probably satisfy and we were likely still full. I will have to give it another try in the future. I'm not surprised though, that Biff and others haven't liked it there.
it was really pretty
I can never remember what the desserts look like by the time we order them.
I will never get to V&A if Biff is with me. He says he is on vacation and bringing work clothes with him to have dinner is not something he will ever do. I kind of agree with him. But I would like to try it.

scottny

12-28-2008, 05:33 PM

Stitch woke me at 7:30. Biff made coffee while I shaved and showered. Biff then goes to Rix Cafe and gets muffins and juice for us. I had a banana nut muffin and is was really good.

My notes say "what a day". :confused: It was an Epcot day. Biff's first time at Epcot.

We got to the bus stop at 9:20 then we went to the first bus stop in the front and this is when it got bad. Kind of.

A German or Dutch family got on the bus, 9 of them in total. The father had the biggest double stroller I have ever seen. Then the older woman had a wheelchair. One of the cm's drove the wheelchair on for her. The stroller took up so much space they finally put it on the back seat.
Now it is 15 minutes after we had pulled into bus stop 1.
Finally we are ready to move so this larger woman decides to sit next to Biff on the 2 person seat. I look at him and his eyes bulge out like is she crazy. It was actually funny. I guess she is used to people giving up the seat because she takes up more than her share, well not when Biff is there. (There were plenty of other seats for her to sit on, I think she just wanted this seat) After 2 minutes she realizes he is not getting up and she does and is not happy. Complaining in whatever language they speak. The others are telling her stuff, finally one of the kids gets up from the single seat and she sat there.

I could not believe how upset she got because he would not give up his seat for her when there were plenty of others seats.

So we arrive at Epcot.

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Pretty decorations
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First up for the day was Test Track
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Shall we enter.
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Would you like to take a trip around the track?
Video of the ride is on Enchanted.

Well that was fun. Sorry for the shakiness at the end, I had to hold on while outside.
We left the Test Track area.
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There were 2 girls behind us and a Brazilian teen who got separated form his family. All 3 screamed like little girls. :rotf:
You cna here Biff say he got dizzy towards the end.

Next up had to be Mission Space being we were right next door.
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We did the green side and we both enjoyed it. We then checked out the gift shop for a few minutes.
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Both rides were walk ons. :woohoo:

Then we ventured across the way to Soarin' to pick up fast passes.
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Return time was 2:06pm

Still never have eaten here.
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I think I will stop here...next up - Living with the Land and eating with the fishes.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

12-28-2008, 06:57 PM

You really, really should try V & A's sometime if you enjoy food and new gourmet experiences. It was the experience of a lifetime for us. Well worth dressing up for!

pamouselover

12-28-2008, 07:12 PM

Great photos Scott. I hate the smell of Seasons. :scared: So I dont think I will ever eat there.

kaysmommie

12-28-2008, 08:14 PM

:rotfl:I would have told that lady to go sit somewhere else, first come first serve! Just so rude of her to expect someone to move when there are plebty of seats :snooty:.

scottny

12-28-2008, 08:59 PM

You really, really should try V & A's sometime if you enjoy food and new gourmet experiences. It was the experience of a lifetime for us. Well worth dressing up for!
we live in NYC so we have many choices for fine dining so not going to push for it at Disney and I agree with the dressing thing.

Great photos Scott. I hate the smell of Seasons. :scared: So I dont think I will ever eat there.
thank you.
I never really noticed the smell.

:rotfl:I would have told that lady to go sit somewhere else, first come first serve! Just so rude of her to expect someone to move when there are plebty of seats :snooty:.
it was rude

akayek31

12-28-2008, 09:19 PM

See that is what I get for multi tasking :rotfl2: I was reading your TR and looking at the food thread and mixed up Boma with Kona :).

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

12-28-2008, 09:25 PM

we live in NYC so we have many choices for fine dining so not going to push for it at Disney and I agree with the dressing thing.

Fair enough. I had done lots of fine dining (DH is a chef at a fine dining restaurant) but I had never eaten at a 5 diamond before. I can see where you're coming from with bringing along dress clothes. Ironing and vacation don't seem to go together. :goodvibes

scottny

12-28-2008, 09:30 PM

See that is what I get for multi tasking :rotfl2: I was reading your TR and looking at the food thread and mixed up Boma with Kona :).
:rotfl2:
I would love to try Boma.

Fair enough. I had done lots of fine dining (DH is a chef at a fine dining restaurant) but I had never eaten at a 5 diamond before. I can see where you're coming from with bringing along dress clothes. Ironing and vacation don't seem to go together. :goodvibes
that is the only reason is the clothing. maybe the price, he is cheap. :lmao:

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

12-28-2008, 10:01 PM

Mmmmm.....Boma.

scottny

12-28-2008, 11:02 PM

Ok back to the report.

We headed over to Living with the land -
I will let the pics speak.
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So we exited LWTL and it was the first time I saw people working in there. Also saw on of the tours.

Next we went to Circle of Life but it put us too close to our reservation at Coral Reef.

Ok will stop here tonight...

Up next....Dining with the fishes and where is the diver?

LISAMWDW

12-29-2008, 07:04 AM

Sarilas

12-29-2008, 07:30 AM

How cute that they decorated the rosemary tree for the holidays!

scottny

12-29-2008, 07:48 AM

All caught up! Good stuff! Sorry to hear Biff was sick! I got sick at the end of my WDW vacation before last and I know it is not fun!

The lady on the bus :confused3 , it's not WDW unless you have at least one bad encounter lately. Too bad. Sorry!
thank you.
yeah, he still is sick.
she was weird.

How cute that they decorated the rosemary tree for the holidays!
it was cute.

punkin413

12-29-2008, 08:34 AM

dvc at last !

12-29-2008, 08:44 AM

subscribing...

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Mr. & Mrs. Smith

12-29-2008, 09:05 AM

Thanks for the pics! I love Living with the Land!

tinkgurl

12-29-2008, 10:35 AM

Okay, I'm all caught up now! That's so great that you met Dawn! Lucky! I'm sorry the steak wasn't very good. I hate when you're looking forward to eating somewhere and then it's no good and you get disappointed!

I'm glad you walked on TT and MS! And I'm glad TT didn't break down for you! :laughing: You'll hear all about that on my Epcot day!

I've always enjoyed Living with the Land. And that's so cool you saw workers there! I've never seen that before.

You HAVE to eat at the Sunshine Seasons sometime...for me?:flower3:

Diamondintheruff

12-29-2008, 11:18 AM

It's always an adventure on the bus. Sorry that last one wasn't a good one.

troobabiee7

12-29-2008, 11:30 AM

Wow, I've never seen people working in Living With the Land either! How cool. And you have to try Seasons when you get a chance, it's one of the best counter service restaurants in all of Disney!

pamouselover

12-29-2008, 02:26 PM

I am ready for Disney just not stich waking me up! :eek:

pamouselover

12-29-2008, 02:27 PM

I am ready for Disney, just not stich waking me up! :eek:

PrincessAlways

12-29-2008, 08:33 PM

Would you believe that I still have not gathered the courage to ride Mission Space?????:sad2: One of these days.............!!!!!:rotfl:

scottny

12-29-2008, 10:40 PM

i'm gonna start calling you lightning mcqueen - you write your TRs so fast! you're ahead of me and i had a head start on you!

wow....i can't believe that woman on the bus. i don't want to sound mean but that's probably part of the reason she was the size she was - people give up their seats to her too often! i don't always think that's the case when people are that size but sometimes it really is due to laziness. anyway, glad biff didn't move!
well get ready for another go aorund because another update up next. :rotfl2:
Biff is a snobbish Upper West Sider in NYC. If there are seats he will not give up his. If there are none then he will.

subscribing...

:cool1:
Thanks for reading.

Thanks for the pics! I love Living with the Land!
it is fun.

Okay, I'm all caught up now! That's so great that you met Dawn! Lucky! I'm sorry the steak wasn't very good. I hate when you're looking forward to eating somewhere and then it's no good and you get disappointed!

I'm glad you walked on TT and MS! And I'm glad TT didn't break down for you! :laughing: You'll hear all about that on my Epcot day!

I've always enjoyed Living with the Land. And that's so cool you saw workers there! I've never seen that before.

You HAVE to eat at the Sunshine Seasons sometime...for me?:flower3:
It was so great to meet dawn and Ray and everyone.
thank god it did not break down, Biff liked it and wants to ride it again in June.
Someday I will

It's always an adventure on the bus. Sorry that last one wasn't a good one.
I love the buses at Disney. I love the music, when you get to MK and here the music kick in. I am looking forward to Riverside in June, they play my favorite music on the bus.

Wow, I've never seen people working in Living With the Land either! How cool. And you have to try Seasons when you get a chance, it's one of the best counter service restaurants in all of Disney!
it was nice to see the people working there.
well I still think Pinocchio's is the best CS.

I am ready for Disney just not stich waking me up! :eek:
I love Stitch waking me up. I meant to record it on my iphone, id dwith most things but forgot to.

I am ready for Disney, just not stich waking me up! :eek:
ooh deja vu. :lmao:

Would you believe that I still have not gathered the courage to ride Mission Space?????:sad2: One of these days.............!!!!!:rotfl:
The green side is easy. never would try the orange.

scottny

12-29-2008, 10:43 PM

**Note** I am going to add the pics from the other camera after I finish out the day from now on. This is for Enchanted only. It is a little confusing, I am blond under this gray. :haha: I will post here when extra pics are posted for those of you reading on both.

Ok so now we are heading over to the Seas for our lunch. our lunch was for 11:45 but we got there at 11:35 and they took us right away. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/day%202/PC134432.jpg

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We had a table right next to the window. We looked at the fish swimming by. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/day%202/PC134438.jpg

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I ordered personalized menus for Biff. Now this is the original menu for September. I thought I changed it to a birthday one but I guess not. it was still very nice. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip%20-%20vinny/day%202/SDC10218.jpg

Ok just scanned in the pages

Cover
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left inside
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He loved it and thought it was very nice.

They also gave him a pin for his birthday.

What we ate:
Me:
App: Lobster soup
Entree: Chicken
Dessert: Bailey & Jack Daniels Mousse

Biff:
App: Lobster soup
Entree: Mahi
Dessert: Nothing

**Reviews**
Scott - I loved this place. The soup was delicious and so was the chicken. I felt funny eating fish with them swimming around me. :haha:
The atmosphere was nice. Sitting next to the tank was really nice, no kids running up, all the parents that brought there kids up were very respectful of the people sitting there eating.
I would definitely return.

Biff - (his reviews have gotten short and brief)
lobster soup - fantastic best soup I ever had
mahi -excellent
Server was very good at her job made the meal fun. she checked back at the table to make sure you were not wanting for anything.
(recommend highly)

Now I had ordered a diver. The waitress told Biff to eat very slowly. She later told me the divers don't come in till 12:30 and she wished reservations would tell people that (now it doesn't matter as they have stopped doing it).
So needless to say we did not see the diver.

We left there at 1pm.

Still no diver and it was a fantastic meal and will recommend it for our June trip to the group.

Here is the dessert. They put the happy birthday on it because Biff did not order any dessert.
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Up next...
More touring of Epcot......

Charleston Princess

12-30-2008, 06:56 AM

That's disappointing about the diver! The menus turned out supercute though!

LISAMWDW

12-30-2008, 08:43 AM

The menu is great! That is one place that I've never made it to yet. It's been on my list and I just haven't gotten it to work out. It's a must next time!

Can't wait for more! Going to Enchanted to check out your report over there too!

pooksma

12-30-2008, 08:45 AM

Mmmmm Remembering the Mousse.....:worship: :worship: (I really wish there was a drooling smilie to put here)

Following along and enjoying your posts.

Spartangirl

12-30-2008, 09:40 AM

That's too bad about the diver......but, the menu turned out great! :thumbsup2 Glad to hear that you had a good experience at Coral Reef.....we haven't made it there yet, but I think I'm going to add it to my list of to-dos. :goodvibes

scottny

12-30-2008, 09:46 AM

That's disappointing about the diver! The menus turned out supercute though!
yeah but the menu was enough for him.

The menu is great! That is one place that I've never made it to yet. It's been on my list and I just haven't gotten it to work out. It's a must next time!

Can't wait for more! Going to Enchanted to check out your report over there too!
thanks. he liked it too.
it was really good.
only a few pics there and video of Test Track

Mmmmm Remembering the Mousse.....:worship: :worship: (I really wish there was a drooling smilie to put here)

Following along and enjoying your posts.
it was really good. yummy.
thanks

That's too bad about the diver......but, the menu turned out great! :thumbsup2 Glad to hear that you had a good experience at Coral Reef.....we haven't made it there yet, but I think I'm going to add it to my list of to-dos. :goodvibes
it was but it was also ok.
it was definitely worth it.

Happy Elf

12-30-2008, 11:33 AM

Joining in! Sorry you missed the diver. The menu is really neat!

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

12-30-2008, 11:36 AM

We might try to get an ADR there if we're up for it in a couple of weeks but just for dessert. I'm a little leary to try the food. I'm really glad that you enjoyed, though.

scottny

12-30-2008, 12:34 PM

Joining in! Sorry you missed the diver. The menu is really neat!
welcome.
the menu was great

We might try to get an ADR there if we're up for it in a couple of weeks but just for dessert. I'm a little leary to try the food. I'm really glad that you enjoyed, though.
why be leary? it was one of the better meals of the trip.

scottny

12-30-2008, 12:35 PM

I have no more notes for this day so I am going by pics.

So after our wonderful lunch we walked around.

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Then we walked over to Journey Into Imagination.

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I thought this was an ok ride. Not sure if I would do it again but happy to have done it once.

Next up was
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this is so not up to par with the other 3d movies. Still glad I can say I saw it.

Fountains outside of theater.
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upside down waterfall
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Now it was almost 2 o'clock so you know what that means.
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We got there at 2:10 and walked through the queue till we hit traffic.
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Ok as we are waiting in line a CM asked for a party of 2, i was about to tell Biff to be quiet but he said here before I could. I knew we were going to be in the 3rd row and if we waited we would have had first row. I was not happy. Told I am the Disney expert not him so please keep mouth closed.
I did not like row 3. I will ask for row 1 every time I go on. They also really need to fix the screen, big black lines all over it.
It was nice to ride it though.

Biff liked it.

Next up we went to
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It was a nice film with a message but I am sure little kids are bored during it.

Then we walked over to The Seas again.
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I will stop here...

Up next...Do we find Nemo???

FauntleroyFAN07

12-30-2008, 01:08 PM

katiebug86

12-30-2008, 01:29 PM

Hi Scott. I have been busy busy busy since we got back. I haven't really had a chance to check out everyones TR's yet. I'm sorry to hear Biff got sick. Too bad we didn't get to see you guys.

kaysmommie

12-30-2008, 01:37 PM

Enjoyed your updates and pictures. Coral reef is pretty good isn't it? Sorry you didn't get to see your diver :sad2: but glad you got the menu's even though they were the ones for your September trip.

Mr. & Mrs. Smith

12-30-2008, 02:42 PM

why be leary? it was one of the better meals of the trip.

I have just heard a lot of mixed reviews about it and, for the price, I'm not sure I'm ready to take a chance on it just yet. We'll see how dessert goes. It definitely seems like it has an amazing atmosphere.

I know what you mean about HISTA. I think it's time for a change there.

tinkgurl

12-30-2008, 02:54 PM

Oh the personalized menu at the Coral Reef is so cool! How did they do that for you? Do you send them the pictures and then tell them what you want it to say?

mkluvsmickey

12-30-2008, 03:13 PM

Hey Scott! I'm not sure what took me so long to find your report but I am here and all caught up! I'm enjoying your report and Biff's reviews! Looking forward to more!

PrincessAlways

12-30-2008, 06:18 PM

I love the Coral Reef! The food is great, the atmosphere is great & I love the Chocolate Wave dessert!!!:goodvibes The menu was really sweet, but too bad the diver didn't work out. Did you have to cancel the diver when you left the restaurant? When we were there in December, 2 divers swam over to a table & delivered a marriage proposal. It was cute. Our server said there might be a charge in the new year for a diver message. Actually, I thought there was a charge now.:confused3 I noticed the lines in the screen at Soarin. It's not like Disney not to fix something like that! Yes, you are right about the first row!:thumbsup2

Remmy

12-31-2008, 09:21 AM

Hello Scott and Biff,

Thank you for writing another great trip report.:goodvibes You always post wonderful and alluring photos.:thumbsup2 I always have to share your reports with my family. They are short but very descriptive and to the point.

Thank you for sharing your dining reviews too. We picked some of our upcoming ADRs due to your reviews on your January trip. I like Biff's honest reviews too.:flower3:

If you don't mind answering a question, with all of your trips to WDW thus far, which was your favorite time to visit?

I look forward to reading more about your latest Disney vacation.popcorn::

Remmy

heaven2dc

01-01-2009, 01:01 AM

Sure wish we had crossed paths since we were down there the same time as you! Our park days were just never the same as yours :(

I got the personalized menu and diver for my daughter, fiance and grandson (age 1) for our lunch at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday 12/18 and she was completely surprised! They put the menu in front of my GS and I had to pick it up and hand it to my daughter to see if she wanted something to order off his menu. She didn't catch on at first, just looked on the right side where the food was listed and not the left side where his pics were. Her fiance said, Hey isn't that Mason?!! and she finally caught on :lmao: Then the diver came up to the window when we were about 3/4's of the way into our meal and held up the sign. She saw him coming and asked why there were divers? I said sometimes they come to clean the glass and maybe she would like to take a pic. It was while she was taking the picture that she caught on to the sign. She was overwhelmed - they both were teary eyed before the meal ended. It was wonderful! I'm sorry your diver didn't show :( Your menu was fantastic! What a great job of putting the pictures together :)

I explained to my DD that they weren't doing this in 2009 and she was so grateful. We weren't on the DDP so the meal was pretty expensive but so worth it. The food was delicious (which I was surprised at compared to all the reviews on here) and it was the highlight of our trip!

MeMom

01-01-2009, 06:46 AM

I'm glad you tried Figment, HISTA, and Circle of Life so that you can say you've done them yourself, not just heard or read about them. Then you can make your own judgements on them. Brooklynn loves Figment these days.

Sorry you didn't get Row 1 on Soarin'. I love Soarin' so much that I'll take any row any time, but it really is better on the first row, no doubt.

And as for whether or not you find Nemo...
if you got on the ride and didn't jump out of the clamshell before it ended,
I'm going to guess yes, you did find Nemo,
and Mr. Ray and the starfish and Dory and Marlin and all the other sea creatures happily sang about it! :)

Anyway, stay warm up there on this New Year's Day! It's a bit cold here, so I imagine it's worse there.

scottny

01-01-2009, 08:20 AM

wow wow wow, i have learned to not try and keep up with scott and his updates, you are too fast for me...but great reads, i think i am still on chapter 4, i will try and crank one out here shortly, but i did just update on enchated, it was easy, and update i already did here.
:goodvibes

all the pictures looked great scott, i also took videos on test track this time, first i ever did that, and i am glad i did they are fun to look at.

but that was the last day, so it will be a while till i get there.
I like to get the report done in a timely manner.
Thank you.
It was my first time taking video. I really enjoyed doing them. I make Biff do some later in the trip. :rolleyes1 he had no choice. :rotfl2: actually he did.

Hi Scott. I have been busy busy busy since we got back. I haven't really had a chance to check out everyones TR's yet. I'm sorry to hear Biff got sick. Too bad we didn't get to see you guys.
hi,
he was sorry too. :lmao:
it is too bad, I was hoping to run into you.

Enjoyed your updates and pictures. Coral reef is pretty good isn't it? Sorry you didn't get to see your diver :sad2: but glad you got the menu's even though they were the ones for your September trip.
thank you.
it was delicious. I was very happy with the menus. The diver sign was going to say Happy Birthday but it is ok. I was happy with the menus.

I have just heard a lot of mixed reviews about it and, for the price, I'm not sure I'm ready to take a chance on it just yet. We'll see how dessert goes. It definitely seems like it has an amazing atmosphere.
I know what you mean about HISTA. I think it's time for a change there.
so did I but figured what the heck. we went for it and I am glad I did. the atmosphere is great.
I think they need to do something with that. seemed a little outdated.

Oh the personalized menu at the Coral Reef is so cool! How did they do that for you? Do you send them the pictures and then tell them what you want it to say?
thanks.
I called the restaurant and they gave the email address to send to and tell them what you want them. I know they stopped the diver but not sure if they stopped the menus.

Hey Scott! I'm not sure what took me so long to find your report but I am here and all caught up! I'm enjoying your report and Biff's reviews! Looking forward to more!
hi,
Glad you found it.
Thanks

I love the Coral Reef! The food is great, the atmosphere is great & I love the Chocolate Wave dessert!!!:goodvibes The menu was really sweet, but too bad the diver didn't work out. Did you have to cancel the diver when you left the restaurant? When we were there in December, 2 divers swam over to a table & delivered a marriage proposal. It was cute. Our server said there might be a charge in the new year for a diver message. Actually, I thought there was a charge now.:confused3 I noticed the lines in the screen at Soarin. It's not like Disney not to fix something like that! Yes, you are right about the first row!:thumbsup2
me too.
I was going to try that but went with the bailey's and JD Mousse, it did not disappoint.
no, the waitress knew we wouldn't make it to the diver. she said it happens a lot with the earlier reservations.
nope, it was free. I heard they are doing away with totally.
:thumbsup2

Hello Scott and Biff,

Thank you for writing another great trip report.:goodvibes You always post wonderful and alluring photos.:thumbsup2 I always have to share your reports with my family. They are short but very descriptive and to the point.
Thank you for sharing your dining reviews too. We picked some of our upcoming ADRs due to your reviews on your January trip. I like Biff's honest reviews too.:flower3:
If you don't mind answering a question, with all of your trips to WDW thus far, which was your favorite time to visit?
I look forward to reading more about your latest Disney vacation.popcorn::
Remmy
thank you for reading.
I like short and to the point.
I would say January. The weather was perfect (really cold one night) and the crowds were great.
July was ok but HOT and the Brazilian tour groups were everywhere, including the trip down on the plane.
October was great, a little warm but crowd wise was nice
December was nice to see the decorations but it was so much busier than I expected and doubt I will go again around the holidays.
So January wins.

Sure wish we had crossed paths since we were down there the same time as you! Our park days were just never the same as yours :(
I got the personalized menu and diver for my daughter, fiance and grandson (age 1) for our lunch at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday 12/18 and she was completely surprised! They put the menu in front of my GS and I had to pick it up and hand it to my daughter to see if she wanted something to order off his menu. She didn't catch on at first, just looked on the right side where the food was listed and not the left side where his pics were. Her fiance said, Hey isn't that Mason?!! and she finally caught on :lmao: Then the diver came up to the window when we were about 3/4's of the way into our meal and held up the sign. She saw him coming and asked why there were divers? I said sometimes they come to clean the glass and maybe she would like to take a pic. It was while she was taking the picture that she caught on to the sign. She was overwhelmed - they both were teary eyed before the meal ended. It was wonderful! I'm sorry your diver didn't show :( Your menu was fantastic! What a great job of putting the pictures together :)
I explained to my DD that they weren't doing this in 2009 and she was so grateful. We weren't on the DDP so the meal was pretty expensive but so worth it. The food was delicious (which I was surprised at compared to all the reviews on here) and it was the highlight of our trip!
me too. :sad2:
I changed our days towards the middle so we might have and never knew. I have learned to go off the schedule. I know shocking to some people on here but I like to do what I feel like that day.
Glad your diver turned out great. I was happy with the menus, we got to take them home and will have them forever. That is funny about her not realizing the menu had pics on it and the diver had a name on it.
Biff will never got o Disney without the DDP. He loves it. He is trying to convince me to do deluxe again in June. :sad2: no is all I can say.
Thanks for reading.

I'm glad you tried Figment, HISTA, and Circle of Life so that you can say you've done them yourself, not just heard or read about them. Then you can make your own judgements on them. Brooklynn loves Figment these days.
Sorry you didn't get Row 1 on Soarin'. I love Soarin' so much that I'll take any row any time, but it really is better on the first row, no doubt.
And as for whether or not you find Nemo...
if you got on the ride and didn't jump out of the clamshell before it ended,
I'm going to guess yes, you did find Nemo,
and Mr. Ray and the starfish and Dory and Marlin and all the other sea creatures happily sang about it! :)
Anyway, stay warm up there on this New Year's Day! It's a bit cold here, so I imagine it's worse there.
I am glad too. At least I can say I did them.
I liked Circle of Life.
I wish Figment was still there to greet you.
Your about to find out about Nemo.
It is freezing. I am watching a dog here till tomorrow and we went out to do his business and got to the next building and wanted to come in already. :rotfl2: poor dog.

scottny

01-01-2009, 08:22 AM

We walked over to the Seas. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/day%202/PC134529.jpg

Mine, Mine, Mine http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/day%202/PC134530.jpg

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Biff is always ahead of everyone. he walks very fast. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/day%202/PC134532.jpg

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Your vehicle awaits. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip%20-%20vinny/day%202/SDC10226.jpg

Ok here is the video of the ride. It is dark and hard to see and I had to shrink it down to fit so I hope the quality is good.
Sorry it is on Enchanted.

Then we decided to walk around and look at the marine life.
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A hidden Mickey (well not so hidden)
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Then I walked over and took the quiz. http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/day%202/PC134558.jpg

My score.
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Biff's score.
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I was hysterical I think there were levels and he did the easiest. We then had these emailed to us.
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We did not go in this, there was a long line for it.
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With that we finished our tour of the Seas.

Up next....

We get stuck in a storm and I am asked "What the hell did I just drink"

punkin413

01-01-2009, 09:39 AM

vinny......:rotfl2:

troobabiee7

01-01-2009, 12:14 PM

That menu from the Coral Reef is so nice! I'm glad you and Biff enjoyed your meal there. I'm always afraid to go because of the reviews, but we just may try it next time. Maybe... :laughing: Great pictures from The Living Seas. That picture of the stingray's too cute!

sugar1967

01-01-2009, 01:01 PM

Hi - loving your report and am going to try and start my own for our upcoming trip. Just created my own countdown ticker but have no idea how to input it into my signature??:confused3 I love yours and my girls want one of their own but I am so :confused3

Looking forward to your next update!:goodvibes

sugar1967

01-01-2009, 01:11 PM

NM - got it! I have to let you know that reading about your dining experiences have really helped us decide what ADR's we are making. Thank you!

scottny

01-01-2009, 07:04 PM

vinny......:rotfl2:
:)

That menu from the Coral Reef is so nice! I'm glad you and Biff enjoyed your meal there. I'm always afraid to go because of the reviews, but we just may try it next time. Maybe... :laughing: Great pictures from The Living Seas. That picture of the stingray's too cute!
thank you. I like them a lot.
I have heard mixed reviews but we were on the plan so if it was not good no big deal, at least I tried. Lucky for us it turned out to be great.

Hi - loving your report and am going to try and start my own for our upcoming trip. Just created my own countdown ticker but have no idea how to input it into my signature??:confused3 I love yours and my girls want one of their own but I am so :confused3

Looking forward to your next update!:goodvibes
Hi,
Thank you. you should write on, very fun.

NM - got it! I have to let you know that reading about your dining experiences have really helped us decide what ADR's we are making. Thank you!
I see that you got it. :thumbsup2
ooh, hope I don't steer you wrong. :scared1:

OneTreeHillAddict

01-01-2009, 09:57 PM

jordanyosh

01-01-2009, 10:15 PM

Sitting here on the couch by Maya waiting for our bus to the airport but still have 2 1/2 hours to go because Biff got sick today in a not so convenient place
Puke everywhere
Eewwwwwwww

I hope it wasn't at the Yak and Yeti........

jordanyosh

01-01-2009, 10:27 PM

Okay caught up....

scottny

01-02-2009, 12:01 AM

LOVE the new rooms at CSR. We might have to stay here in August if they have them all refurbed by then. I like how there's an actual sliding door between the bathroom and bedroom. I love that resort. The grounds are wonderful. The pool and play area are nice. My only thing ~ those lurking thieves that steal one's panties! :scared1: Those I can do without. We went by here for dinner one night, it was pretty good, but the place was dead. I think there were two other tables in the whole place! Why were the boats closed? I saw boats going at CBR and all around the MK resorts? Weird. Especially since the weather was so nice.
I totally agree...Goofy's should read Molasses "slow as". :laughing: We had a lot of snacks left over so we brought home a huge bag full of boxed pretzels and cookies to hand out in our Christmas baskets. The neighbors loved them. I'm sure they caused me to gain a good 5 pounds too.
I am loving your trip report so far. Biff sounds like he'd be a trip to go to WDW with. :lmao: Good for him for keeping his seat! Maybe she caught his cold too. :laughing: And the menus are Coral Reef were awesome! I liked how you included the ride pictures! Very cool.
Can't wait to read more. Bring it on! :thumbsup2
They r very nice. I forgot to mention they the doors did not close all the way. it left about a one inch gap.
thank god I wear boxers. :scared1:
it was gorgeous.
I think because it is not a Disney owned resort, like I found out by the cm. Maybe whoever owns it decides to close them for the season. Not really sure.
those pretzels were delicious just so slow to get them.
thank you.
he is a trip even not on a trip. :confused3
:lmao: maybe she did.
I had to include the infamous splash mountain pic.
thanks for reading.

I hope it wasn't at the Yak and Yeti........
you'll find out on day 7.

Okay caught up....
glad to see you around, I have to see if you updated yours.

punkin413

01-02-2009, 08:55 AM

I hope it wasn't at the Yak and Yeti........

:lmao: i still can't believe they included the word "yak" in a restaurant's name.

b.head2008

01-02-2009, 09:46 PM

Caught up! wow looks like you had no luck with CM's i think they forget how much people spend to get to Disney, if they want to be rude, im sure theres an applebees around! I love the Menus, glad he got the phone call :) cant wait to read more!

scottny

01-02-2009, 11:51 PM

:lmao: i still can't believe they included the word "yak" in a restaurant's name.
they did and we ate there. but that is day 7 and we are only on day 2 :lmao:

Caught up! wow looks like you had no luck with CM's i think they forget how much people spend to get to Disney, if they want to be rude, im sure theres an applebees around! I love the Menus, glad he got the phone call :) cant wait to read more!
for the most part all the cm's are nice. some just have bad days I guess.
thanks for reading.

scottny

01-02-2009, 11:54 PM

So we headed over to Innoventions. Stormstruck was going to start so we went in.
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It was ok. Nothing great. I thought it was going to be something else. I liked the interactive part of it.

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Next we walked through the rest. Biff decided I was no good so he got a new partner.
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We played some of the things in the middle. I got bored quickly.
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Then came this. When I say I peed I really came close. Look at his face in both pics.
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he was really struggling. I was dying from laughing so hard.

Next we walked around a little.
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Mousegears, probably bought something.
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Next up we decided to see our future.
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here is the video of our future. You have to turn it up to hear it. It might stick towards end but it does go within 8 seconds.
On "Enchanted"

Then we filled out the screen to have it emailed to us
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Now we are going to walk over to World Showcase. But wait a second, what is this?
Club Cool
So we go in and Biff tastes the various cokes. Some he liked and others....
I present "The Beverly"
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I hope you can see his face. Next thing I hear "What the hell did you make me drink". I was hysterical.

Products to buy in there.
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I will stop here for now...

Up next...

World showcase

jordanyosh

01-03-2009, 12:44 AM

:lmao: i still can't believe they included the word "yak" in a restaurant's name.

I can't either.

Remmy

01-03-2009, 06:02 AM

pooksma

01-03-2009, 06:37 AM

:rotfl: :rotfl: I'm the one peeing my pants laughing now!

Personally I think Biff's new interest looks a little "trashy".

Beverly photos are priceless:lmao:

punkin413

01-03-2009, 07:43 AM

oh, those beverly faces are priceless!!!! good job. :thumbsup2

glad you got a futre on SE. ray and i had no future. kinda freaky, huh?

b.head2008

01-03-2009, 09:41 AM

haha Biffs got some guns :) too funny!

Happy Elf

01-03-2009, 11:48 AM

The Beverly picture is hilarious! :rotfl: I'm hoping to trick DH into tasting it! :lmao:

scottny

01-03-2009, 11:48 AM

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he was really struggling. I was dying from laughing so hard.

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I hope you can see his face. Next thing I hear "What the hell did you make me drink". I was hysterical.

Those pictures are priceless!:goodvibes :rotfl2: :goodvibes I am glad that Biff has a good sense of humor and doesn't mind you posting these pictures for us to enjoy. I too am going to do the taste testing on my unknowing family. It is all in good fun.:rolleyes: :rolleyes1

Thank you for another wonderfully entertaining update!

Remmy
Thanks.
he does not mind. he does have a pretty good sense of humor. it is all good fun. I have some people lined up for my trip in June.

:rotfl: :rotfl: I'm the one peeing my pants laughing now!

Personally I think Biff's new interest looks a little "trashy".

Beverly photos are priceless:lmao:
i was on the floor.
:rotfl2: :lmao:
I was afraid he would do a spit take but thankfully he did not.

oh, those beverly faces are priceless!!!! good job. :thumbsup2

glad you got a futre on SE. ray and i had no future. kinda freaky, huh?
thank you
:sad2: when I first did it I got no future. that was in January I think.

haha Biffs got some guns :) too funny!
:rotfl2: :lmao:

scottny

01-03-2009, 12:28 PM

**Sorry most pics are dark**

So after that disgusting taste of cokes around the world we decided to tour the countries.

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These were up. Very pretty at night.
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The lights for Christmas. We will be back later for these.
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O' Christmas Tree
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They had several displays around
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Christmas store. We went in but really did not see anything to great.
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Then we walked.
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"Get Biff, Get Biff".
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Ran into the storyteller in Canada. he was just about finished.
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Then we went to Canada
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He had to call someone.
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No waterfall for us.
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The we decided to do something I have never done.
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I really liked it. It was so pretty. I could not spin around too much without feeling dizzy but it was a wonderful film to see.
Our host during the movie.
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See he was gone.
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Onward we went. next up was United Kingdom.
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It was pretty all lit up.
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I will stop here.

Up next...

My best friend the Grey Goose Slushy, did I or did I not eat a snail?

Remmy

01-03-2009, 05:32 PM

**Sorry most pics are dark**

So after that disgusting taste of cokes around the world we decided to tour the countries.

"Get Biff, Get Biff".
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The we decided to do something I have never done.
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I really liked it. It was so pretty. I could not spin around too much without feeling dizzy but it was a wonderful film to see.
Our host during the movie.
http://i55.photobucket.com/albums/g134/scottny/disney%20xmas%20trip/day%202/PC134624.jpg

I will stop here.

Up next...

My best friend the Grey Goose Slushy, did I or did I not eat a snail?

I love the duck photo!!! You have such a good sense of humor!:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:

Thank you for visiting my "home and native land". We have yet to explore all of the Canada pavillion as we are always looking at the others. This time we are eating at Le Cellier and will take the time to look around. Your photos make it look truly enticing. :goodvibes

Scott, why do you like leaving us in suspense like you do? :laughing: Now I will be wondering all the time what you and Biff will be doing next! ;)

Thank you for letting us in on your vacation. For the most part, except for a few upsets, it looks like you are both having a great time.

Remmy

PS-Do they have a water fountain near by or sell water for after your around the world Coke taste testing?

b.head2008

01-03-2009, 05:53 PM

haha Get biff, i love it! i knew about the Beverly THANK GOD!!:lmao: Sorry you missed the fountain:( what was the circle thing???

pooksma

01-03-2009, 07:25 PM

DH and I got to see the new O Canada in August and I have to say i was very proud of my countrymen and women. It was great!

Grey Goose Slushy you say?????? My NEW best friend thanks to the DIS. I can almost taste one now...:love:

bluechic03

01-03-2009, 07:43 PM

PrincessAlways

01-03-2009, 09:27 PM

OMG....those pics of Biff are priceless! :rotfl: Beverly will get them everytime!!:lmao: Don't you just love that Christmas tree in Epcot? :goodvibes Did you get to see any of the other Storytellers? I love to listen to them.

MadiMouse

01-03-2009, 09:37 PM

Hey!! I'm late, but I have a medical excuse...rotary cuff surgery with 3 new pins in my right shoulder. I am loving the report and I do need to be enchanted!;)

tinkgurl

01-03-2009, 09:41 PM

You did good capturing his faces while trying the most famous Beverly. :laughing:

jordanyosh

01-03-2009, 10:03 PM

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I hope you can see his face. Next thing I hear "What the hell did you make me drink". I was hysterical.

Classic.

scottny

01-03-2009, 10:53 PM

I love the duck photo!!! You have such a good sense of humor!:rotfl2: :lmao: :rotfl2:
Thank you for visiting my "home and native land". We have yet to explore all of the Canada pavillion as we are always looking at the others. This time we are eating at Le Cellier and will take the time to look around. Your photos make it look truly enticing. :goodvibes
Scott, why do you like leaving us in suspense like you do? :laughing: Now I will be wondering all the time what you and Biff will be doing next! ;)
Thank you for letting us in on your vacation. For the most part, except for a few upsets, it looks like you are both having a great time.
Remmy
PS-Do they have a water fountain near by or sell water for after your around the world Coke taste testing?
thanks.
it was really pretty to look at and the movie was so much better than I was expecting, just beautiful.
because I write these on Enchanted first but in my head I remember the photo post here is 25 so I just stop when I get close.
Thanks for reading. it was a great vacation, even he says so and he was sick the entire time.

haha Get biff, i love it! i knew about the Beverly THANK GOD!!:lmao: Sorry you missed the fountain:( what was the circle thing???
I did it in October during Ip-Dip fest and it was ok then very bad.
circle vision?? that is how they show the movie in Canada. It is in a 360 degree screen. really nice.

DH and I got to see the new O Canada in August and I have to say i was very proud of my countrymen and women. It was great!

Grey Goose Slushy you say?????? My NEW best friend thanks to the DIS. I can almost taste one now...:love:
it certainly was, they did you all proud.
Let me tell you, the Dis might know about it but so does everyone else in the world. Those lines were long.

OMG I AM SO JEALOUS OF THOSE ROOMS!!!!! We stayed at CSR in February and thought the rooms were nice except those hideous bedspreads but WOW they look so much nicer now! Makes me rethink POR for April!
they were nice. if you rethink make sure to put down a refurbished room on the ressie. We are doing POR again in June, I am looking forward to it.

OMG....those pics of Biff are priceless! :rotfl: Beverly will get them everytime!!:lmao: Don't you just love that Christmas tree in Epcot? :goodvibes Did you get to see any of the other Storytellers? I love to listen to them.
yes she will. :lmao:
the tree was gorgeous.
no jumping ahead.

Hey!! I'm late, but I have a medical excuse...rotary cuff surgery with 3 new pins in my right shoulder. I am loving the report and I do need to be enchanted!;)
hope your doing better since the surgery.
thanks.
then come on over when you feel up to it.

You did good capturing his faces while trying the most famous Beverly. :laughing:
sports setting and just kept clicking

Classic.
I just wish it was lighter.

thanks.

Update coming in a few minutes.

scottny

01-03-2009, 11:18 PM

We left the UK and proceeded to walk to France. We got there and we were early for our reservation. I looked at the storyteller set up.
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Well we had the time and the show was starting in a few minutes so we went to the France movie "Impressions de France".
Ok again I was really impressed with this movie. Not as good as the Canadian movie but still definitely seeing.
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It was still too early to check in so what should I do. Oh yeah.
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oh it was liquid heaven. I love them. I downed it, Biff was very surprised, then called me a lush. :mad:

now it started to drizzle so Biff checked us in and then we waited under the awning.
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I am going to do my review and then I will get Biff's in the morning.

App: a la Flame Alsacienne - Alsace specialty. Flatbread baked with cream fraiche, onion and bacon

Ent: Noix de Saint Jacques et gambas sautees Flan d'epinards, sauce a l'oseille - Sauteed scallops and black tiger shirmp served with lemon butter, vegetable and fresh herb sauce, black pearl rice

Des: Crepe a la pomme et cannelle, glace vanille, caramel jus de pommes - Crepes filled with cinnamon, apple, vanilla ice cream and apple caramel sauce

I thought it was delicious. The flat bread was incredible. When it first came out I was hesitant but WOW. incredible.
The entree was very good. Not much shrimp and scallops but still really good.
The dessert was very good also.

Now did I try escargot. Yes I did and surprisingly I liked it.

I also had a beverage but do not remember which one I had. it was good I know that.

I am going to stop here, I want Biff to post his review and I thought I was almost done with this night but I have lots of pics of the tree and the archway then a surprise I found out at the resort.

Up next....

Christmas lights

carrieannie

01-03-2009, 11:33 PM

Oh Great Scott!!! :lmao: I`m drooling over the dessert!!! :lovestruc and you are NOT a lush!!! :mad: Biff hasnt met me yet! :rotfl2:

b.head2008

01-04-2009, 08:42 AM

I tried the orange slushy...mmmmm i want one now!!!

KatGarcia

01-04-2009, 04:52 PM

Escargot from there was what got KC hooked!

Diamondintheruff

01-04-2009, 06:07 PM

How was the service at chefs?

When you were sitting on that bench holding that drink you were smiling on the inside right?

scottny

01-04-2009, 07:54 PM

Oh Great Scott!!! :lmao: I`m drooling over the dessert!!! :lovestruc and you are NOT a lush!!! :mad: Biff hasnt met me yet! :rotfl2:
:rotfl2: did you drink more than me at I-Dip? Oh wait I think you did. :lmao:

I tried the orange slushy...mmmmm i want one now!!!
I not really into orange but I might try it next time.

Escargot from there was what got KC hooked!
it was so good

How was the service at chefs?

When you were sitting on that bench holding that drink you were smiling on the inside right?
it was excellent.
I was. I haste my pic being taken.

scottny

01-04-2009, 07:55 PM

First I want to apologize for this next installment. I found the lights gorgeous and took a lot. Also, let me apologize for some blurriness.

We started to head out.
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Christmas tree. So pretty
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The archway that plays lights to music.
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Time to stop.

Up next....
a surprise at the resort.

MadiMouse

01-04-2009, 08:02 PM

I absolutely love Disney at Christmas time. Beautiful pics and update! ;)

PrincessAlways

01-04-2009, 08:03 PM

No need to apologize....those pictures are beautiful!! I love to watch the archway as the lights "dance" to the music. :goodvibes

KatGarcia

01-04-2009, 08:38 PM

Beautiful shots!!! Those lights never used to "dance: when we were there.... just another excuse to go back again and see 'em!

punkin413

01-04-2009, 09:05 PM

beautiful pictures! you can't show me too many christmas pictures from disney world. i just loved those flower things in front of SE. they're so pretty and the way the light reflects off SE in the background is just gorgeous!

jordanyosh

01-04-2009, 10:41 PM

The lights are beautiful and I agree with dawn...you can't have too many pictures at night with xmas decorations.

Oh..and Chefs flatbread....soooo good. Kim and I had the mushroom one.:thumbsup2

b.head2008

01-04-2009, 11:14 PM

i loved the pictures of the lights!! i wish i could of seen them!

Charleston Princess

01-05-2009, 04:21 AM

All caught up again! All of your beautiful photos of the Christmas lights really make me want to go again at Christmas (we were there in 2004).

MeMom

01-05-2009, 05:41 AM

Beautiful Epcot pictures!!!

I've never eaten at Chefs de France, but I've pretty much only heard good things about it.
Someday, we will get to it.
Someday, we wil get to all of them! :)

scottny

01-05-2009, 08:03 AM

I absolutely love Disney at Christmas time. Beautiful pics and update! ;)
it is gorgeous. Thank you.

No need to apologize....those pictures are beautiful!! I love to watch the archway as the lights "dance" to the music. :goodvibes
thank you. it was really something to watch.

Beautiful shots!!! Those lights never used to "dance: when we were there.... just another excuse to go back again and see 'em!
thank you. there you go, now book. :rotfl2:

beautiful pictures! you can't show me too many christmas pictures from disney world. i just loved those flower things in front of SE. they're so pretty and the way the light reflects off SE in the background is just gorgeous!
thank you.
weren't they great. always so crowded though.

The lights are beautiful and I agree with dawn...you can't have too many pictures at night with xmas decorations.

Oh..and Chefs flatbread....soooo good. Kim and I had the mushroom one.:thumbsup2
just have to hope they come out alright.
no mushrooms for me but I will have that again if I go back.

i loved the pictures of the lights!! i wish i could of seen them!
thank you. just another reason to go back someday.

All caught up again! All of your beautiful photos of the Christmas lights really make me want to go again at Christmas (we were there in 2004).
thank you. you should.

Beautiful Epcot pictures!!!

I've never eaten at Chefs de France, but I've pretty much only heard good things about it.
Someday, we will get to it.
Someday, we wil get to all of them! :)
thank you.
it was a wonderful meal.

scottny

01-05-2009, 08:04 AM

We made our way back to the resort. Biff was tired and not feeling well and wanted to relax.

The pool from our staircase.
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The moon
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It was nice to see someone decorate for the holidays.
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Fountain
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Pool
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Now the surprise. From the hallway/balcony (LOL) I could see Illuminations. I had no idea you could see it from here. The Swan or Dolphin obstructed it a little but what a nice surprise. Of course I had to take some pics.
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I did not wait for the finale. I went inside. I had an OJ and watched tv and then Stacy and then went to sleep.

Up next....

Disney Hollywood Studios

b.head2008

01-05-2009, 08:22 AM

Thats cool!!! i would come home early every night if i could of seen illuminations!!

scottny

01-05-2009, 09:07 AM

Thats cool!!! i would come home early every night if i could of seen illuminations!!

it was a nice surprise.

punkin413

01-05-2009, 10:07 AM

what a nice surprise that you could see illuminations! :thumbsup2

Girldreamer02

01-05-2009, 11:29 AM

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New year! I'll be back to read later when I have some more time. Just wanted to drop by and say hello! Also hope you trip was amazing!:thumbsup2

OneTreeHillAddict

01-05-2009, 11:53 AM

Then we filled out the screen to have it emailed to us
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I LOVE this pic. All of the Epcot pics are nice. I love the Beverly face too. :laughing: Ya know...I was just thinking. I filled out some email things while there and never got any of them! :confused3 Disney survery after Disney survey was in my inbox but not my funny pictures! :rolleyes1

Oooh can't wait to see the surprise at the hotel! :yay:

OneTreeHillAddict

01-05-2009, 11:57 AM

Okay I started going back to see what I'd missed and now I see the surprise is already here. Duh. Blonde moment. :lmao: I didn't know you could see that from there. That's prettty cool and in your pics...it looks like there's a volcanoe shape (the resort) erupting. It's really cool. :thumbsup2

disneywifey

01-05-2009, 12:11 PM

Oh my gosh, :worship: GREAT christmas decor photos! I really am kicking myself now that we didn't go then. (I TOTALLY blame my parents for screwing up my plans, seriously!) I would've seen Disney at Christmas and had the opportunity to see you and other DISers! Dagnabit.

Oh well, at least I get to read all the trip reports and see the pictures! Thanks so much for sharing, but not so much for making me jealous! :laughing:

troobabiee7

01-05-2009, 01:53 PM

Those Beverly pictures are hilarious! :lmao: Awesome pictures from around Epcot. The World Showcase is so gorgeous at night! I think the WS at night is my absolute favorite part of Disney. And how cool that you got to see Illuminations from the resort!

pooksma

01-05-2009, 04:01 PM

Beautiful shots of Iluminations Scott!

jess20k

01-05-2009, 04:52 PM

Hi, I just found your TR and I am loving it! Thank you so much for sharing all your comments and great pics! :thumbsup2

Happy Elf

01-05-2009, 05:36 PM

What a cool surprise seeing illuminations from your hallway. Great pics of the lights too!

jordanyosh

01-05-2009, 07:18 PM

Bonus..Illuminations...:thumbsup2

PrincessAlways

01-05-2009, 08:32 PM

Bonus..Illuminations...:thumbsup2

ditto!!

Diamondintheruff

01-05-2009, 10:35 PM

I agree with everyone else that there is no such thing as too many Christmas Disney pictures!

Like the new flashing picture icon advertising your trip report in your siggie! Very creative.

scottny

01-06-2009, 01:02 AM

what a nice surprise that you could see illuminations! :thumbsup2
it was. :thumbsup2

Hope you had a wonderful Christmas and New year! I'll be back to read later when I have some more time. Just wanted to drop by and say hello! Also hope you trip was amazing!:thumbsup2
I did thank you. hope you did too. hello. it was a lot of fun.

I LOVE this pic. All of the Epcot pics are nice. I love the Beverly face too. :laughing: Ya know...I was just thinking. I filled out some email things while there and never got any of them! :confused3 Disney survery after Disney survey was in my inbox but not my funny pictures! :rolleyes1
Oooh can't wait to see the surprise at the hotel! :yay:
thanks.
we did not get some emails too. i remember it being in caps so I wonder if that is why. I only filled out on e survey.

Okay I started going back to see what I'd missed and now I see the surprise is already here. Duh. Blonde moment. :lmao: I didn't know you could see that from there. That's prettty cool and in your pics...it looks like there's a volcanoe shape (the resort) erupting. It's really cool. :thumbsup2
I have them often. :sad2:
I think that was the pool at the resort. In the background was the Swan or Dolphin.

Oh my gosh, :worship: GREAT christmas decor photos! I really am kicking myself now that we didn't go then. (I TOTALLY blame my parents for screwing up my plans, seriously!) I would've seen Disney at Christmas and had the opportunity to see you and other DISers! Dagnabit.

Oh well, at least I get to read all the trip reports and see the pictures! Thanks so much for sharing, but not so much for making me jealous! :laughing:
thank you.
don't be to harsh on them. :lmao:
thanks for reading.
:rotfl2:

Those Beverly pictures are hilarious! :lmao: Awesome pictures from around Epcot. The World Showcase is so gorgeous at night! I think the WS at night is my absolute favorite part of Disney. And how cool that you got to see Illuminations from the resort!
:rotfl2:
thank you
it is gorgeous.
it was a great surprise.

Beautiful shots of Iluminations Scott!
thank you

Hi, I just found your TR and I am loving it! Thank you so much for sharing all your comments and great pics! :thumbsup2
welcome.
thank you

What a cool surprise seeing illuminations from your hallway. Great pics of the lights too!
thanks

Bonus..Illuminations...:thumbsup2
:thumbsup2

ditto!!
:thumbsup2

I agree with everyone else that there is no such thing as too many Christmas Disney pictures!

Like the new flashing picture icon advertising your trip report in your siggie! Very creative.
I think I have that covered in every way. Hope that goes for non-Christmas photos too.
Thanks. Tanya90210 on here made it for me.

scottny

01-06-2009, 01:06 AM

***Starting with this day I will post the 2nd set of pics on Enchanted. I will post here when they are up***

Woke up this morning at 7:15am. We went to the Pepper Market for breakfast.
Me:
Southwestern Omelet
Potatoes
Biscuit
OJ

Biff:
Scrambled Eggs
Bacon
Potatoes
Muffin

Mine was good, his was cold. I always say go with the omelets at Disney, they do them right there.

We arrived at DHS around 10:00am.

The tree.
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Well first thing on our list to do was
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head here and get fp's. we got them and the return time was 2:04pm

Next up we did something I have never done
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Con't .....

scottny

01-06-2009, 01:06 AM

Con't....

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Sorry for the pic overload there. I really loved this place. So did Biff. he took his time looking at everything.
After this we went in and saw the movie. This was good also.

Will stop here.

Up next...
My first time on a ride and I have the pic to prove it. :D

mrsksomeday

01-06-2009, 01:27 AM

Charleston Princess

01-06-2009, 04:28 AM

One Man's Dream is on my list for June -- we have never done it before and it looks really neat. Did you watch the film, too?

FauntleroyFAN07

01-06-2009, 10:05 AM

great updates scott,
we have done one mans dream before, but never took the time to look at everything, kinda did a faster walk through, next trip, we will look alot more at stuff

thanks for all the pictures

troobabiee7

01-06-2009, 10:28 AM

Great pics of One Man's Dream! Isn't it amazing in there? It's crazy to think how one man was able to dream up something so amazing. It's awe-inspiring. I actually have the movie at the end of the attraction on DVD. I think you can find it on Amazon; it's so interesting!

KatGarcia

01-06-2009, 11:20 AM

So you took a few pics in OMD huh?? LOL. I love it in htere and I lvoe the movie too!

b.head2008

01-06-2009, 11:44 AM

Wow, its so cool in there.. gonna have to swing in there next trip:thumbsup2

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

01-06-2009, 02:41 PM

Great reviews as always!

I'm glad you liked One Mans Dream - its one of our favourite things to do, and is such an overlooked treasure!

Diamondintheruff

01-06-2009, 04:35 PM

Totally going to one man's dream on my next adult only trip.

Was there anything in there that you didn't take a picture of?

punkin413

01-06-2009, 05:58 PM

glad you liked one man's dream. i love it! i always cry at the end of the movie.

MadiMouse

01-06-2009, 08:05 PM

I always plan to go in OMD, but somehow don't make it! I am definately going in there in April. I wanted to do it at DLR in Sept, but again didn't get to it! Great pics!!

PrincessAlways

01-06-2009, 08:19 PM

I find walking through One Man's Dream fascinating!! Like Biff, I like to take my time looking at all the displays. I really like to look into Walt's office. Amazing! He was such a brilliant man with such vision into the future. :goodvibes

jordanyosh

01-06-2009, 10:09 PM

One Man's Dream is truly amazing. I've been in there several times, but stop and look and read displays every time. I love it in there.

Girldreamer02

01-06-2009, 10:13 PM

I am all caught up! I am loving your trip report...you always do a great job on your tr's and I love your pictures too! I'm sorry to hear Biff wasn't feeling good, but at least he looks like he was having a good time! :thumbsup2 We were suppose to be staying at CSR when we go in a few weeks, but dh surprised me with an upgrade to AKL with savanah view...so needless to say I am pretty stoked! Made a count down calendar tonight. I'm getting so excited...16 days! I'm sad we missed Christmas time at disney, but I'm living through your pics and enjoying it very much! Can't wait to hear more!

scottny

01-07-2009, 12:00 AM

Love all the pictures from One Man's Dream. I think everyone should go through there, look at everything, and see the movie. If it wasn't for Walt, we wouldn't be able to got to the "Happiest Place on Earth".
thank you. they should

One Man's Dream is on my list for June -- we have never done it before and it looks really neat. Did you watch the film, too?
you should do it. yes and it was great.

great updates scott,
we have done one mans dream before, but never took the time to look at everything, kinda did a faster walk through, next trip, we will look alot more at stuff
thanks for all the pictures
thank you. you should really look at the stuff slowly.

Great pics of One Man's Dream! Isn't it amazing in there? It's crazy to think how one man was able to dream up something so amazing. It's awe-inspiring. I actually have the movie at the end of the attraction on DVD. I think you can find it on Amazon; it's so interesting!
it was really great to see. ooh I will look to see if I can find it.

So you took a few pics in OMD huh?? LOL. I love it in htere and I lvoe the movie too!
just a few. :rolleyes1

Wow, its so cool in there.. gonna have to swing in there next trip:thumbsup2
it is and you should.

Great reviews as always!

I'm glad you liked One Mans Dream - its one of our favourite things to do, and is such an overlooked treasure!
thank you.
yeah not many go in and it is a shame.

Totally going to one man's dream on my next adult only trip.

Was there anything in there that you didn't take a picture of?
you should.
I don;t know. I think i missed 2 exhibits.

glad you liked one man's dream. i love it! i always cry at the end of the movie.
i did and so did Biff.

I always plan to go in OMD, but somehow don't make it! I am definately going in there in April. I wanted to do it at DLR in Sept, but again didn't get to it! Great pics!!
you should.
thanks.

I find walking through One Man's Dream fascinating!! Like Biff, I like to take my time looking at all the displays. I really like to look into Walt's office. Amazing! He was such a brilliant man with such vision into the future. :goodvibes
his office was great to look at.

One Man's Dream is truly amazing. I've been in there several times, but stop and look and read displays every time. I love it in there.
yes it is.

I am all caught up! I am loving your trip report...you always do a great job on your tr's and I love your pictures too! I'm sorry to hear Biff wasn't feeling good, but at least he looks like he was having a good time! :thumbsup2 We were suppose to be staying at CSR when we go in a few weeks, but dh surprised me with an upgrade to AKL with savanah view...so needless to say I am pretty stoked! Made a count down calendar tonight. I'm getting so excited...16 days! I'm sad we missed Christmas time at disney, but I'm living through your pics and enjoying it very much! Can't wait to hear more!
thank you.
he was having fun till the last day.
that is about when I went last year and loved it. So far January is my favorite time to visit.

scottny

01-07-2009, 12:01 AM

We did Sorcerer Mickey but I don't have the pics as I am still making the cd and photobook.

So now we started to walk over to Sunset Blvd.
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High School Musical 3 was going on, Biff walked over to check it out. I had no interest.
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So we ventured over to Rock n Roller Coaster. Biff asked if looped, I could not lie and said yes. He said no way.
So I stood there and pondered the idea. Single rider was 5 minutes. Well what did I decide? Go down and see if there is a pic involved.
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Well I did, here I am
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I walked on. I had to wait a few minutes but then was let in. I like the queue of this ride. very cool.

I was put into the last car with 3 friends. Can I say that launch, holy crap. It was fantastic. I had no idea the loop comes so soon after the launch.
The rest of the ride I thought it went slower and the corkscrews were worse than the loop.
I LOVED IT!!!!

I cannot wait to ride it again in June.

Next was TOT and Biff said no. :mad: the wait was 30 minutes so I decided not to do it.

I will stop here.

Next up....

Indy

winkers

01-07-2009, 12:03 AM

Scott, I love the picture of you on RnR so much I had to post both places!! I'm still in tears from laughing so hard!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:

b.head2008

01-07-2009, 08:27 AM

haha i think if you recorded it, you might of screamed louder than me. I can just imagine from the picture!!!

punkin413

01-07-2009, 08:29 AM

so glad you looped! i LOVE the picture!!!! :thumbsup2

Girldreamer02

01-07-2009, 08:38 AM

Dh is trying to convince me to ride rnr and I don't think it'll happen. Never been a coaster fan...I'm a big chicken. Glad you went on and loved it though! :thumbsup2

scottny

01-07-2009, 08:57 AM

Scott, I love the picture of you on RnR so much I had to post both places!! I'm still in tears from laughing so hard!:lmao: :lmao: :lmao: :lmao:
thanks. glad it brought you laughter. :mad: :lmao:

haha i think if you recorded it, you might of screamed louder than me. I can just imagine from the picture!!!
I did not scream. That was me saying "oh my god". the guys in the car rode it before and were saying I will have a taco then a donut and such. I can't wait to ride again.

so glad you looped! i LOVE the picture!!!! :thumbsup2
thanks

Dh is trying to convince me to ride rnr and I don't think it'll happen. Never been a coaster fan...I'm a big chicken. Glad you went on and loved it though! :thumbsup2
you should do it. it really was fun.

scottny

01-07-2009, 08:58 AM

Now we started to walk towards the theater for Indiana Jones. Along the way we saw some street performers.
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These women had me cracking up.
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Now I think this should have gone in a few years ago. I am sure some people will enjoy it but not for me.
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Now it is time for Indiana Jones. I will post only a few pics. I took over 200.
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Time to change sets.
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And Indy was over. I have to say I liked it but was expecting something more. Biff did not like it.

I will stop here.

Up next...walking around till lunch

FauntleroyFAN07

01-07-2009, 10:17 AM

Happy Elf

01-07-2009, 05:41 PM

Great pics of Indy. I haven't seen it for several years.

troobabiee7

01-07-2009, 05:59 PM

What fun updates! You take great pictures, I love how colorful they all come out. What kind of camera do you have? I love the Rock'N'Roller Coaster picture, too! That's one of our favorite rides but we unfortunately didn't get to ride it last trip. Hopefully next time! Keep the updates comin'!

pooksma

01-07-2009, 06:18 PM

Yay!!!!! Scott got looped at Disney!

Indy is a family fav. An updated version would be nice though.

wannago2disney

01-07-2009, 06:55 PM

subscribing...and just for the record, there is no such thing as too many pictures!

MadiMouse

01-07-2009, 07:52 PM

You're updates were great!!!
When are you going in June?

OneTreeHillAddict

01-07-2009, 08:12 PM

You've never been through One Man's Dream????? OMG. Well, it's about time! That's one of my favorite things to do. I don't go in every single time but doing that walk through makes me feel like I know Walt. I love it!

I love all the DHS pics! And your coaster pic is awesome! I love it. How much are they when you buy them? I wish they'd do photopass for all of them. Man. :headache: My Monster in law bought one of us on the Tower of Terror when I rode it with her in...2000 :confused: . I'd like to see it. My kids still think I've never ridden it. I've tried it three times...that's enough. :rotfl2:

tinkgurl

01-07-2009, 09:43 PM

I love the street performers. Some people walk by them with the look on their faces like "WTH?!" :laughing:

jordanyosh

01-07-2009, 09:54 PM

Congrats for going on RNRC...still my fave ride at WDW..of course i haven't been on Toy Story yet...

200 pix at INDY....wow....I would not have minded seeing them all...

scottny

01-07-2009, 10:54 PM

great update scott, i loved the pics of indy, i have not seen it our last 2 trips, we never take the time for it anymore

and i think you should have fibbed to him about the loop and just tol dhim that you did not know it did that
:goodvibes
thank you.
I think he knew, he has seen enough travel channel shows so I am sure that is why he asked, something clicked.

Great pics of Indy. I haven't seen it for several years.
thank you.

What fun updates! You take great pictures, I love how colorful they all come out. What kind of camera do you have? I love the Rock'N'Roller Coaster picture, too! That's one of our favorite rides but we unfortunately didn't get to ride it last trip. Hopefully next time! Keep the updates comin'!
thank you.
olympus evolt 510

Yay!!!!! Scott got looped at Disney!

Indy is a family fav. An updated version would be nice though.
:woohoo:
now that I have seen it it can be updated. :rotfl2:

subscribing...and just for the record, there is no such thing as too many pictures!
welcome.
good to know. :thumbsup2

You're updates were great!!!
When are you going in June?
thank you
the 19th

You've never been through One Man's Dream????? OMG. Well, it's about time! That's one of my favorite things to do. I don't go in every single time but doing that walk through makes me feel like I know Walt. I love it!

I love all the DHS pics! And your coaster pic is awesome! I love it. How much are they when you buy them? I wish they'd do photopass for all of them. Man. :headache: My Monster in law bought one of us on the Tower of Terror when I rode it with her in...2000 :confused: . I'd like to see it. My kids still think I've never ridden it. I've tried it three times...that's enough. :rotfl2:
nope. it was a great thing to see.
thank you
I don't remember but I want to $18.95 or $24.95
they should be photopass. Disney makes enough money that I think they could spare the pics money.

I love the street performers. Some people walk by them with the look on their faces like "WTH?!" :laughing:
they r funny.

Congrats for going on RNRC...still my fave ride at WDW..of course i haven't been on Toy Story yet...

200 pix at INDY....wow....I would not have minded seeing them all...
thank you.
is that a challenge?
:lmao: :rotfl2:

scottny

01-07-2009, 10:56 PM

just ordered photopass.

jordanyosh

01-07-2009, 10:57 PM

just ordered photopass.

coolness.:thumbsup2

scottny

01-08-2009, 12:34 AM

Now we just walked around.
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Someone felt like chasing rebel scum.
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We were to eat here then I canceled. Glad I did Biff did not like the way it looked.
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Then we just walked.
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I took this for Bill and Tracy.
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Then I decided to go see how long the tram would be. So we walked.
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i felt like I was home. :rotf:

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We reached our destination. I saw the line and asked the cm there how long till we get to the actual ride. she said "40 MINUTES". :confused: no thank you. Not worth it. I was shocked.

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I loved the movie "Splash".
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Then we came upon the "Cars" characters. I was going to get my pics taken but felt weird going up alone to stand by 2 cars.
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then we grabbed fp's for Star Tours.

been there, done that.
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I will stop here.

Up next....

the most incredible shake I have ever had.