A Nicki and Todd dining review...with the nieces!! LIVE from the Poly!

[MickeyNicki]

Hi all you wonderful DISers! :wave2: Hope you can join me for the next installment of the LIVE! Adventures in Dining at WDW with Nicki and Todd! This dining review comes with a bit of a twist, we are taking our 2 nieces age 6 and 12.5 so we will have a few more character meals, probably alot of pics of pizza and chicken nuggets too!

For all of you that have read my past dining review welcome back! :cheer2: For those of you that have not let me introduce us!

Nicki - That would be me! :hyper: Obsessive WDW meal planner and picture taker although DH is really getting into it now too! Love everything about WDW from the parks to the resorts, shopping and dining too! Have trained DH to not touch his food until I tell him the picture came out great :rotfl2:

Todd - DH, super sweet and wonderful guys and loves to relax at the end of the day with a good meal. Doesnt get too involved with the meal planning (although I do try to drag him into it :rolleyes: ) and has been known on more than one occassion to tell me that he "isnt feeling it" for the next ressie we have just a few hours from when we were supposed to be there! :scared: Totally supports my time on the Dis because of all the wonderful things I have found for him to eat! :rotfl:

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DNiece1 pooh: - The older one, 12.5 going on 30...you know the kind, they are at that in between stage of a kid and a teen...too old for most stuff but not old enough for others! Loves Lilo, TinkerBelle and Pooh. Great kid, super picky eater...super slow eater too. Likes pizza, light on the sauce...chicken nuggets, cinnamon pretzels, pancakes, corn dogs and waffles.

DNiece2 :tinker: - The little one, just turned 6 years old and is so funny! Loves Aurora, Ariel, Stitch and TinkerBelle. Somewhat picky eater, will not eat sandwiches but will eat all the items separate from the bread, loves pizza, chicken nuggets, pancakes and Apple Jacks.

We have taken the girls before, Oct 06, and was a bit of a nightmare. I think the kids were just overwhelmed with the entire experience.... They were 3 and 10 and it was the first time DH and I had them for longer than a sleepover night. I had food poisoning the first night (thanks Chef Mickeys) and was miserable for about a day and a half so DH had to step up and take care of them..poor guy, he took them to the POR for dinner and the arcade, then POR for breakfast and the arcade some more so the girls really didnt get to see AK or HS, they did spend 1/2 day at MK and Epcot. We only did 2 TS meals and that was CM and the Princess Breakfast on our departure day...that was a huge hit with all of us and the little one still remembers eating breakfast with Ariel.

This past summer we decided to give them a WDW trip for their Xmas gift and my mom pitched in too. We decided on January because DH and I are too busy during Xmas and though January would be slower at the parks. I figure since they are older it may be alot easier and no stroller this time! I have also planned alot more character meals for the kids to enjoy...mostly breakfast.

Originally we were going to stay at the POP but with DH pushing and pushing I finally threw in the towel and booked the Poly instead. He said it would be so much easier for us with the monorail instead of buses all the time and if he needed to go back to the room and make work calls or emails he feels more comfortable leaving us at MK for a bit. Got a great rate for a garden room and requested third floor Samoa overlooking the volcano pool.

Crystal Palace breakfast (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29823087&postcount=78)
Crystal Palace breakfast buffet pics (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29823219&postcount=80)
Cosmic Ray's (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29823348&postcount=81)
Snacks from Fontierland (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29823381&postcount=82)
Treats from Capt Cooks at the Poly (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29823429&postcount=83)
1900 Park Faire dinner (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29823690&postcount=84)
1900 Park Faire dinner buffet pics (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29823746&postcount=86)
Capt Cooks breakfast and Pizza Planet (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29844003&postcount=117)
Fulton's dinner DTD (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29844129&postcount=119)
Princess Breakfast in Norway (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29862170&postcount=157)
Tangierine Cafe (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29862292&postcount=160)
Coral Reef dinner (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29862494&postcount=163)
Capt Cooks lunch (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29877926&postcount=202)
The new CR CS dinner, treats from Adventureland & CHH in MK (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29878122&postcount=203)
Capt Cooks breakfast and Flame Tree BBQ from AK (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=29894260&postcount=222)

[MickeyNicki]

This trip was a suprise for the kids, they did not find out until Xmas so I had lots of planning to do and wanted to get their imput without making it obvious. After much sneaky questions I found out that the older one loves Pooh and the little one wanted to eat with the Princesses again. The hard part was the dinner TS because DH loves to end the day with a relaxing sit down dinner and I had to make sure there was something on the kids menu that the girls would eat.

We were supposed to go up on Wed night and then that turned into Wed morning and as of last week that turned into driving up on Tues night! So of course more dining ressies were needed!

The only down side to this is the weather, we are looking at 33 low on Tue and Wed morning, high of 58 on Wed afternoon but at least the sun is out. On Thur morning again a low in the 30's and high of 61....the rest of the week looks like low 50 and high 70's. I hope the girls can go swimming at least one, they are dying to try that volcano pool.

The plans are to drive up tomorrow, leave town around 4pm and if the kids are hungry pull off on the interstate for dinner or if they can wait until WDW we will eat at Capt Cooks.

Day 1 - Wed Jan 21

For breakfast on Wed I scored a 8:10 am ressie at Crystal Palace...just booked this last week and they had it open, can you believe that?? Great start! The CM said there were lots of times open so I hope it will not be too crazy busy in there. DH and I have eaten here many times and loved it. Hope to take lots of pics of us in front of the castle before breakfast and then hit the park! First stop is Fantasyland and then over to see Tink!

Lunch will probably be Cosmic Rays since I can get a hot dog or chicken for the older one and def chicken for the little one. DH loves this place because of the cheese topping. I would prefer going to CHH which may happen since they sell chicken too!

Dinner is at 1900 PF at the GF. DH and I had breakfast there and didnt like it plus it was super noisy but I asked him if it was ok to eat with Cindy and her family and he said for the kids sure! Lots of good dinner reviews here lately so we are all excited to try it....do not think the girls will eat that much but as long as I can get something in them I will be happy.

Day 2 - Thur Jan 22

Planning on having breakfast a bit later, thought I would let everyone sleep in a bit. Going to try Capt Cooks or maybe Main Street Bakery for breakfast..yup another MK day! We cannot go wrong with either place!

Lunch will be either CHH or Cosmic Ray's
again....maybe try to get us into The Plaza instead

Dinner that night will be at Tony's on Main Street. DH and I loves our lunch there and the kids will eat pizza and spaghetti and be happy....lets hope!

Day 3 - Friday Jan 23

This is our Epcot day and we have 8:35 ressies at the Princess Breakfast in Norway We did this with the kids back in 06 and they both had a great time! Loves the food and the little one was stunned when Ariel came out and visited with her. Hope she is there again!

Lunch, well who knows, DH and I are hoping to eat at Tangierine Cafe and the girls can eat anywhere they want to...probably USA or something.

Dinner is at the Coral Reef and I am so excited to try this place again, it has been 10 years since we ate there last. Booked this place because I thought the girls would get a huge kick out of the underground aquarium.

Day 4 - Saturday Jan 24

Early morning breakfast at Ohana. DH and I did this in Aug and we loved it, the little one is in love with Stitch and the older one loves Lilo and we are staying at the Poly so that works out great!

This is a day that I have no idea what we are doing, I am going to let the kids pick which park they want to visit that day.

We do have dinner ressies at Fultons Crab House that night, DH and I love this place and the older one is addicted to crab legs. We will just have a nice DTD night with a treat from Goofys Candy and some shopping

Day 5 - Sunday Jan 25 Departure day :sad:

Breakfast ressies at Kona. Have no plans for the day other than get on the road for home at 3pm. I am going to let the girls decide if they want to go to a park or go swimming.

All of these plans are subject to change...you know how things go with us and throw a few kids in the mix and who knows whats going to happen!

[ansky922]

I am in :thumbsup2

Hope you have fun:cool1:

[Sazzo'sMommy]

Count me in too! Have a BLAST!;)

[TigerKat]

I wouldn't miss this for anything!!!! I think Todd should be referred to as Mr. isn't feeling it.....:rotfl2:

I see you haven't signed up on Brenda's thread for our October extravaganza, here's a link. Look below the martini recipe, which I know you're going to try, and the link says "Oct 09 WDW Meet, Greet, Drink & Eat"!!!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2041329

[MickeyNicki]

I am in :thumbsup2

Hope you have fun:cool1:

Thanks for reading!

Count me in too! Have a BLAST!;)

Thanks! This should be a fun report to write!

I wouldn't miss this for anything!!!! I think Todd should be referred to as Mr. isn't feeling it.....:rotfl2:

I see you haven't signed up on Brenda's thread for our October extravaganza, here's a link. Look below the martini recipe, which I know you're going to try, and the link says "Oct 09 WDW Meet, Greet, Drink & Eat"!!!!

http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2041329

There you are my friend! I think that is the perfect name for him!

Can you believe that I missed Bren's thread? Thanks for showing it to me, I just emailed her. We changed our dates because of the 40% off code (had to save some money to spend on the F&W ;) ) so we will be at the POP Oct 22-25 and the BC Oct 25 to Nov 1st....looks like I miss you again :sad1:

[TigerKat]

Thanks for reading!



Thanks! This should be a fun report to write!



There you are my friend! I think that is the perfect name for him!

Can you believe that I missed Bren's thread? Thanks for showing it to me, I just emailed her. We changed our dates because of the 40% off code (had to save some money to spend on the F&W ;) ) so we will be at the POP Oct 22-25 and the BC Oct 25 to Nov 1st....looks like I miss you again :sad1:

We have to hook up somehow!:sad1:

[shortchange1026]

I'm in..I love your reviews..have a great time!

[hollyluvsdisney]

I'm in, too. I've read all of your reports and loved them, but for some reason never commented until now. Anyway, I can't wait to read your latest reviews! :thumbsup2

[kabuki]

I love your reports and can't wait to see more! :thumbsup2

[MickeyNicki]

I'm in..I love your reviews..have a great time!

I'm in, too. I've read all of your reports and loved them, but for some reason never commented until now. Anyway, I can't wait to read your latest reviews! :thumbsup2

I love your reports and can't wait to see more! :thumbsup2

Thanks you guys! So glad you are going along for the ride!!

[sisaaliyah]

Hi Nicki, I'm new to your reviews, and I'm signing up for this one. I just went and read through your October reviews and loved it. Nice descriptions, awesome pictures. Thank you for doing this.

Can I ask, why you didn't like the breakfast at 1900 Park Fare? I'm thinking I want to do both breakfast and dinner there on our trip after Thanksgiving. Maybe dinner on arrival day and breakfast on our departure day. For breakfast, I've seen where they mention the characters are Alice, Mad Hatter and Mary Poppins, but I've also saw comments that Pooh and friends were there. What was your experience?

Also, do you know if Cape May is the only breakfast with the bread pudding? DH :love:'s bread pudding. I've thought about doing this breakfast since we're staying at BWV and it'll be convenient.

Jiko sounds AWESOME. I hadn't considered it before until now.

Ok, I've asked alot of questions. Have a GREAT trip with your nieces!
Michele

[KatMark]

Well, you know that I am definitely in! popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: Have to see what new places you might get us to try this time.

[AngVT]

Obviously, I'm in...living vicariously through you... imagining the warm(er) weather....LOL!

I'm interested in the CHH... Kona, and the princesses in Norway... Though Cait. is a little more "mature"...ha. I think she'd like it too.

Are we going to miss Brenda and the gang? (DARN! I just looked, and they're leaving the same day we check in....:sad2: ) Maybe there'll be more people for a get-together later in Oct... There's still time.

Anyway... like I said, I'm in.... bring on the food (and fun!)

[MRYPPNS]

Ahhhhh....a bright spot in my New England winter.....a LIVE dinning report from MickeyNicki! Have Fun and eat a lot.

[Poppinsme]

Oh goody!!!! CANT wait to see your pics and read your latest reviews!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :joker: pixiedust:

I'm so in!!! :wave2: And boy do I wish I was at WDW right now.:sad:

[MickeyNicki]

Can I ask, why you didn't like the breakfast at 1900 Park Fare? I'm thinking I want to do both breakfast and dinner there on our trip after Thanksgiving. Maybe dinner on arrival day and breakfast on our departure day. For breakfast, I've seen where they mention the characters are Alice, Mad Hatter and Mary Poppins, but I've also saw comments that Pooh and friends were there. What was your experience?

Also, do you know if Cape May is the only breakfast with the bread pudding? DH :love:'s bread pudding. I've thought about doing this breakfast since we're staying at BWV and it'll be convenient.

Ok, I've asked alot of questions. Have a GREAT trip with your nieces!
Michele

Thanks for reading! Hope the pictures and the reviews help you out! I think the main reason we did not like 1900 PF was our very late ADR time and the food was not being replenished and what was there was very bad....except for the bread pudding which was amazing. The noise level at 1900 PF was so crazy we couldnt hear each other. DH is not thrilled about going back there but for the girls he will do anything :)

I know 1900 PF, Cape May and Tusker House have bread pudding and I think Chef Mickeys does too but I will find that one out when we go back in March.

Well, you know that I am definitely in! popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: Have to see what new places you might get us to try this time.

Hey girlie girl where you been! How are you and Mark doing? I am hoping we stick to my plans but with Todd and 2 kids working against me I dont know ha ha

Obviously, I'm in...living vicariously through you... imagining the warm(er) weather....LOL!

I'm interested in the CHH... Kona, and the princesses in Norway... Though Cait. is a little more "mature"...ha. I think she'd like it too.

Are we going to miss Brenda and the gang? (DARN! I just looked, and they're leaving the same day we check in....:sad2: ) Maybe there'll be more people for a get-together later in Oct... There's still time.

Anyway... like I said, I'm in.... bring on the food (and fun!)

Hey babe! Yeah it looks like we are getting in at the tail end of the Brenda and the Gang trip but knowing you (and me) we may add on extra days and make it to the party!

Ahhhhh....a bright spot in my New England winter.....a LIVE dinning report from MickeyNicki! Have Fun and eat a lot.

I hope it warms you up although the weather is supposed to be 30 degrees on Tues night and Wed morning with a high of 56 on Wed...not what you have back home but cold enough for me to break out the winter gear!

Oh goody!!!! CANT wait to see your pics and read your latest reviews!:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 :joker: pixiedust:

I'm so in!!! :wave2: And boy do I wish I was at WDW right now.:sad:

Hi Poppinsme! Welcome back, thanks for joining in!

[KatMark]

Hey girlie girl where you been! How are you and Mark doing? I am hoping we stick to my plans but with Todd and 2 kids working against me I dont know ha ha





Busy, busy with youngest DS and his wrestling season (although he got hurt this past weekend and may have torn ligaments in his knee--going for an MRI tomorrow), but we are fine. Just don't let Todd and the kids talk you out of Fulton's! :)

[AngVT]

Hey babe! Yeah it looks like we are getting in at the tail end of the Brenda and the Gang trip but knowing you (and me) we may add on extra days and make it to the party!



Well, it's kind of a bummer, cuz I already got the plane tickets :cheer2: (that way we HAVE to go...kwim?;) ) I can't take Cait. out of school any more days, or they'll be upset, and she'll have a lot to catch up on... ugh, high school.... :sad2: That's okay, everyone else will have adults in their party, nobody wants to have to watch what they say/do in front of a teenager... right? We're good... maybe more people will be there at the end of the month, and we'll hang out.

Anyway... I can't wait to see your pictures... can you take a picture of the "Hawaii" building for me... the garden side, so I can see what our view will be? (and a picture of the menu at Kona...for breakfast.) Thanks girly! I'm looking forward to some of those beautiful "Poly" pictures to add to my screensaver!

[bouldertcr]

Hi Nicky,

Looking forward to more awesome reviews from you. If it isn't any trouble, would love to read about what your nieces' take on your dining experiences too! I have a son who is around the same age and would love to hear if the girls give their experience a thumbs up or thumbs down!

Anyway, let's get this party started!!! Have a great trip!

[dizneeat]

Finally, my "boring" days are over!!! There is another MickeyNicki report to look forward to!
Nothing better than your reports!!! Can't wait for your trip to start! :cool1:

:wave2: Greetings from Austria! :flower3:

[jeminni]

Woo, I'm in for another review. :cool1: I cant wait to see what the girls think of everything. I hope you all have a much better time this trip. :goodvibes

[MickeyNicki]

Anyway... I can't wait to see your pictures... can you take a picture of the "Hawaii" building for me... the garden side, so I can see what our view will be? (and a picture of the menu at Kona...for breakfast.) Thanks girly! I'm looking forward to some of those beautiful "Poly" pictures to add to my screensaver!

But of course! Your wish is my command!

Hi Nicky,

Looking forward to more awesome reviews from you. If it isn't any trouble, would love to read about what your nieces' take on your dining experiences too! I have a son who is around the same age and would love to hear if the girls give their experience a thumbs up or thumbs down!

Anyway, let's get this party started!!! Have a great trip!

Thanks for coming to the party! I am getting a bit nervous over the kids dining situation but I will report everything exactly as they say it!

Finally, my "boring" days are over!!! There is another MickeyNicki report to look forward to!
Nothing better than your reports!!! Can't wait for your trip to start! :cool1:

:wave2: Greetings from Austria! :flower3:

Hi Dizneeat! DH was just saying he wishes the F&W was going on so he could inhale more brisket from the Austria stand! Thanks for reading!

Woo, I'm in for another review. :cool1: I cant wait to see what the girls think of everything. I hope you all have a much better time this trip. :goodvibes

Hey you, how are you!!! Oh I hope this trip goes smooth!

[chocovrdmicears]

I am so in! ::yes:: I have adored your past trip/dining reports. I have always admired your ability to report 'live'...My kids are 5 & 6 so writing a live report at the end of each day is something I can only aspire to. :upsidedow I can't wait to see what this 'trip with kids' bring.;) Now I am not one to place a bet...but I will here...I bet your 'picky eater' niecesprincess: princess: are going to surprise you!!
Looking forward to your reports! :goodvibes

[msce2]

This is great! I've loved your posts in the past!! Can't wait to read more!!! Have a wonderful trip and here's some pixiedust: for warmer weather :beach:

[cocowum]

:cheer2: :cheer2: I love your reports! I can't wait!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

[tink713]

Count me in! I love your food reports!

[ChelleinNC]

Hey Girlfriend :wave2: You know I wouldn't miss this for the world :cool1:

[MickeyNicki]

I am so in! ::yes:: I have adored your past trip/dining reports. I have always admired your ability to report 'live'...My kids are 5 & 6 so writing a live report at the end of each day is something I can only aspire to. :upsidedow I can't wait to see what this 'trip with kids' bring.;) Now I am not one to place a bet...but I will here...I bet your 'picky eater' niecesprincess: princess: are going to surprise you!!
Looking forward to your reports! :goodvibes

Hi there and thanks for jumping in! I have a feeling that it will be a bit difficult to do a live report with kids but I am going to go for it anyways! So what do you think, the girls will actually eat? Oh I hope you are right!

This is great! I've loved your posts in the past!! Can't wait to read more!!! Have a wonderful trip and here's some pixiedust: for warmer weather :beach:

:cheer2: :cheer2: I love your reports! I can't wait!!! :cheer2: :cheer2:

Count me in! I love your food reports!

Thanks you guys!

Hey Girlfriend :wave2: You know I wouldn't miss this for the world :cool1:

Hey chick how are you and the family? Glad you found me!

[MickeyNicki]

Calling out all you moms out there, I need pointers! Anything you think I need to know about kids I want to hear it!!

But dont scare me :scared: :rotfl:

[Mich123]

Looking forward to your report. I have a DD9 and DD12 and the best advice I can give you is...don't let them get hungry! I know, it sometimes seems wrong to be allowing a snack half an hour before an ADR, but it will save the day, really.

Love the idea of a live report...bon voyage!

[KatMark]

Realize they are going to complain, they are going to whine, but that despite it all they love you. Let them have a snack if they want even if close to their ADR time. Kids are ALWAYS hungry. How do I know...I just look at my food bill eveyr week when both boys are home. :rotfl:

[goofygal531]

Hey, I found you!! :goodvibes

Just wanted to say that Tangerine Cafe has pizza and nuggets on the kids menu :thumbsup2 My DS4 is a very picky eater!

Have a wonderful time!!

[DisneyFan83]

Count me in! Hope ya'll have a magical trip! pixiedust:

[hmdavid]

Looking forward to your reviews!

[Charleston Princess]

Looking forward to all your dining reviews and photos!!!

[Rootskate]

Woo Hoo! Count me in!! :cheer2:

[MinnieNurse]

Love your trip reports, they always make me feel like I am there. Can't wait!!popcorn::

[luvpooh]

Hey Nicki, hope you guys have a great trip! Hopefully we can meet up this time around since we didn't get there in October...looks like we will be at Epcot on Friday too (if DH is up to it) so maybe we will see you there! :)

[dvc4life]

Hi Nicki! I have been reading all of your past trip reports and love them. I keep telling my DH we have to eat here . . . oh come look at this. . . .what about this! And of course, he does this:rolleyes2 . I can't wait to hear about this trip and see your pictures. Too bad the weather wasn't better for you though.

My tip with kids, we have a 15 and 12 year old that we have been taking down there since they were 7 and 4, is to be sure to rest during the middle of the day. Go back to the resort and chill for a while. It has helped us with staying at the parks later at night then.

Have Fun!:flower3:

[MickeyNicki]

Looking forward to your report. I have a DD9 and DD12 and the best advice I can give you is...don't let them get hungry! I know, it sometimes seems wrong to be allowing a snack half an hour before an ADR, but it will save the day, really.

Love the idea of a live report...bon voyage!


Realize they are going to complain, they are going to whine, but that despite it all they love you. Let them have a snack if they want even if close to their ADR time. Kids are ALWAYS hungry. How do I know...I just look at my food bill eveyr week when both boys are home. :rotfl:

I plan on bringing some snacks from home and maybe they will see other yummy stuff to buy at the parks so I can take pics and sneak a bite too!

Hey, I found you!! :goodvibes

Just wanted to say that Tangerine Cafe has pizza and nuggets on the kids menu :thumbsup2 My DS4 is a very picky eater!

Have a wonderful time!!

Count me in! Hope ya'll have a magical trip! pixiedust:

Looking forward to your reviews!

Looking forward to all your dining reviews and photos!!!

Woo Hoo! Count me in!! :cheer2:

Love your trip reports, they always make me feel like I am there. Can't wait!!popcorn::

Thanks for reading and joining in on the fun!!

Hey Nicki, hope you guys have a great trip! Hopefully we can meet up this time around since we didn't get there in October...looks like we will be at Epcot on Friday too (if DH is up to it) so maybe we will see you there! :)

That will be awesome! If you see us please say HI! We will be the exhaused couple being dragged by two kids!

Hi Nicki! I have been reading all of your past trip reports and love them. I keep telling my DH we have to eat here . . . oh come look at this. . . .what about this! And of course, he does this:rolleyes2 . I can't wait to hear about this trip and see your pictures. Too bad the weather wasn't better for you though.

My tip with kids, we have a 15 and 12 year old that we have been taking down there since they were 7 and 4, is to be sure to rest during the middle of the day. Go back to the resort and chill for a while. It has helped us with staying at the parks later at night then.

Have Fun!:flower3:

Hi there! Thanks for the kid tips and reading my sure to be hilarious (cuz of the kiddos) review!

[ChelleinNC]

Have a safe drive! Can't wait to hear your reports! :hug:

[Deffenm]

Oh, I can't wait. We are staying at Poly for the first time this year. My dd loves Stitch so I have Ohana's booked for Breakfast. I have Kona booked for lunch and dinner. I can't wait to hear your reviews. Have a great trip.

[ktmetke]

pixiedust: Have a FABULOUS time!!!!pixiedust:

[dizneeat]

Have a safe journey :car: and a magical time! pixiedust: I am so looking forward to this new "princess: with kids princess: " report! A whole new perspective.

I will be checking for updates from tomorrow on - CAN'T WAIT!!!!!! :goodvibes

[pooh'smate]

I have heard great things about your reports so I am joining in on this one.

[AngVT]

Oh, you'll do fine... take rest often, let them snack, I have to pm you something else... and just remember, they will both want to do different things, because they're different ages... that compromise is a good thing, and the fact that there are 2 of you, and you can split up/meet up after a ride...

Enjoy yourself....get the girls into the food report... I'm sure when they know you're sharing with others, they'll want to get into it!

Can't wait!!!!

[MickeyNicki]

Have a safe drive! Can't wait to hear your reports! :hug:

Thanks my friend! One more hour and we be outta here! :drive:

Oh, I can't wait. We are staying at Poly for the first time this year. My dd loves Stitch so I have Ohana's booked for Breakfast. I have Kona booked for lunch and dinner. I can't wait to hear your reviews. Have a great trip.

You will LOVE the Ohana breakfast! DH and I did this in August and we loved it..you can get the pressed pot coffee there too!

pixiedust: Have a FABULOUS time!!!!pixiedust:

Thank you!

Have a safe journey :car: and a magical time! pixiedust: I am so looking forward to this new "princess: with kids princess: " report! A whole new perspective.

I will be checking for updates from tomorrow on - CAN'T WAIT!!!!!! :goodvibes

Ooh I cannot wait, one more hour! YAYAYAYAYAY!

I have heard great things about your reports so I am joining in on this one.

Thanks for joining in!

Oh, you'll do fine... take rest often, let them snack, I have to pm you something else... and just remember, they will both want to do different things, because they're different ages... that compromise is a good thing, and the fact that there are 2 of you, and you can split up/meet up after a ride...

Enjoy yourself....get the girls into the food report... I'm sure when they know you're sharing with others, they'll want to get into it!

Can't wait!!!!

Oh yes, I know they are going to think I am looney taking pics of the food so I will have them pose with the food too....they are huge camera hams! No worries I plan on taking pics of the food alone too! :upsidedow

[TarzansKat]

Hi. :wave2:

I'm in! :goodvibes I've lurked through your other reports, but never actually been part of a live one! Very exciting. I can't wait to see how all your ressies pan out. :thumbsup2

[TinkerBelle_325]

Have a great time Nicki!

If you are staying GV at the Poly, request Fiji marina side, its a gorgeous view for Garden because you can actually see the marina & the volcano pool.

[jess20k]

I am looking forward to another one of your reports! We will be there on Thursday, I can't wait! Have a great time! :goodvibes

[TigerKat]

Hoping you guys arrive safely.:goodvibes

[MickeyNicki]

Hi. :wave2:

I'm in! :goodvibes I've lurked through your other reports, but never actually been part of a live one! Very exciting. I can't wait to see how all your ressies pan out. :thumbsup2

Hi there! I too am interested in seeing how the meals work out!

Have a great time Nicki!

If you are staying GV at the Poly, request Fiji marina side, its a gorgeous view for Garden because you can actually see the marina & the volcano pool.

We stayed in the Fiji before but this time I requested Samoa for the kids to walk out to the volcano pool! So far so good :thumbsup2

I am looking forward to another one of your reports! We will be there on Thursday, I can't wait! Have a great time! :goodvibes

Hey you get to miss the cold weather!

Hoping you guys arrive safely.:goodvibes

We sure did, thanks for the wishes!

[MickeyNicki]

Hey everyone! Just wanted to drop you a note and let you know we arrived safely. Dinner was the fine cusine of McDonalds chicken nuggets! Everyone slept on the way up and miraculously woke up once the first WDW sign was spotted. We followed a few monorails and the little one said they were taking us to our hotel!

We pulled in to the Poly at 10:30 last night and the place was completely empty. The kids where so excited to see the tiki torches and they loved their leis. We had the 6 year old practicing ALOHA all the way up, she kept saying HOLA instead but got it right when we pulled up to valet...then she was saying it to everyone! After a quick call to their mom to let them know we were ok the kids were checking out the lobby and they both said this hotel was awesome! The little one could have stayed in the lobby watching cartoons all night!

The room is incredible, the Samoa building ground floor walk out to the volcano pool, hope it warms up for us to use it! It was 36 last night and a very cold 32 this morning....should warm up to 55 today eek!

I am the lone soldier up this morning, we have 8:05 ressies at CP and I am heck bent on making them! I still have to go to the lobby concierge this morning and get the kids tickets, they open at 7am.

So wish me luck everyone! We are coming back to the room to freshen up for dinner around 4, maybe take a nap too! While everyone is relaxing I will post breakfast, lunch and maybe snacks! Dinner tonight is 1900 PF, the little one is psyched to eat with Cindallella (cinderella!)

[dizneeat]

Thanks for the update! I just got in from work (6 hours ahead - time difference, LOL) and it is nice to know you made it to the Poly safely, have a nice room and are soon off to the MK!!!!! I envy you! Have fun and enjoy your breakfast and time at the MK!

[Rootskate]

How cool! Glad you made it there safe! Make sure you take some pictures of the room?? I want to see it!! :cheer2:

Have fun today!! :thumbsup2

[jeminni]

Sounds like a great start so far. Looking forward to reading more tonight. :goodvibes

[TarzansKat]

So glad the girls love the hotel! That's too cute about teaching the younger one to say Aloha! I bet she was so proud when she got it right. I hope it warms up for you too, I would love to see some pictures of that volcano pool! :goodvibes

Good luck with your early ressie. :thumbsup2

[ChelleinNC]

Glad you made it safe & sound :hug: but I can't believe you were up & posting at O'dark thirty :rotfl: Go have fun today! :goodvibes

[Charleston Princess]

What bliss to have arrived at the Poly! At this point you are probably enjoying your breakfast at Crystal Palace -- my mouth is watering just thinking about all the photos you are taking...:lmao:

[traci]

:wave2: Hi there! I'm on board & eager to read all your fab reviews! Have a fantastic trip!!

[poohangel]

I made it to the party. I always love your reviews. I would love to be able to stay at the Poly someday.

[msce2]

Glad you made it there safely! Have a great day!!!

[faindrops27]

This is going to be so much fun!! I always lurk on your reviews. But, yours are hands down the best I have seen! Have a wonderful vacation! The Poly wow!! That is more than awesome!! :thumbsup2

[KatMark]

I am so glad you arrived safe and sound and the girls love the Poly. I can't wait for the reviews to start. And you are starting out with our FAV breakfast--Crystal Palace.

[TigerKat]

Can't wait to hear all about your first day!:thumbsup2

[POOHDRMR]

I have read all your previous reports too and love them!So I decided to join in on this one.Can't wait to hear all about it-you are the best Aunt!I was reading another review this morning and saw you had posted on it too-even while mere moments away from eating the food you can't resist reading about it:rotfl: :rotfl: Have a great trip and I can't wait to drool over your reviews!

[AngVT]

YAY!!! I'm so glad you made it! I hope CP was excellent... I can't wait for the pictures, I'm thinking of taking Cait. when we return. (Though she said she doesn't like pooh :eek: :sad2: How could she not?????)

Hope it warms up a little more than 55 for you! Have fun! I'm looking forward to the updates!

[pooh'smate]

I hope you made it to CP on time. My dd loves Pooh so we will be going there in Sept. when we go. I can't wait to hear about it.

[Ciciwoowoo]

Yay! Have fun! :goodvibes

I like Cindellella too! (Did I say it right?) :thumbsup2

[janloz]

YEAH!!! Glad to see you are doing another LIVE report!!! :cheer2: :cheer2: I'm in!!

[micheleq]

I love love love your reviews!! :cool1:

Your past ones were so helpful when I took my December trip. Hope you are having a great time, can't wait to hear (and see) all about it!

OT - I am going to Naples for a wedding on Valentine's Day -- any suggestions for a nice lunch for me and DH? Sorry to ruin the report with a question! :blush:

[tnmomof4]

I can't wait to read all your reviews!!

[MickeyNicki]

Thanks to all of you that are reading in my adventures as they unfold...I promise to give you a proper update tonight..right now the kids are finishing getting dressed and trying to wake up a very sleep Todd and I am uploading pics. We are have dinner ressies at 1900 PF tonight so I hope to get lots of pics too!

Here is a teaser for you...I took a TON of buffet pics at CP!

Nicki :flower3:

[hmdavid]

I hope the girls had fun at CP! That is our favorite character meal. Our girls have no interest in Winnie the Pooh and friends in real life, but they cannot get enough of them when at Disney World!

[TarzansKat]

:woohoo:

Looking forward to your update! :thumbsup2

[ChelleinNC]

Could you get some extra Strawberry soup tonight, it sounds really good right now :goodvibes

[MickeyNicki]

Ok we are back and I am totally exhausted but I am going to try my hardest to get day 1 posted...forgive me for any typos as my hands are freezing from the 39 degree temp tonight, supposed to get to the high 20's! I also apologize if the pics are not up to snuff...it is so much harder with kids!

This morning I had a 6am wake up call so DH and I could get ready and then get the girls up...waking up to nice Poly Hawaiian music is my kind of wake up call although Brad Pitt would work nicely too! We went to the lobby to get the girls their tickets and man it was freezing! All of us were in 4 layers of clothes and that wasnt enough, the poor little one was a popcicle.

As you will soon see, Day 1 was all about timing! Monorail was right there for us and it was heated! Thank goodness! We walked right into MK, walked right into CP and we were seated at 8:05 on the dot to a completely empty place.....and it stayed that way for the 40 minutes we were there! I have never seen it so dead or so quiet, we loved it!

The girls ate very well here, the older one loved the sausage and the hard boil eggs..and the puffed french toast which was AWESOME! She had hot cocoa and they brought her out a plate of mini marshmallows

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The little one had grapes (she can eat her weight in grapes) and half an apple, 2 blueberry muffins (she kept telling us to try them they were so good) a puffed french toast and donut holes...nothing like processed and natural sugar to get you going! Apple juice was the drink of the morning!

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Here is my plate, which I inhaled, I guess the cold makes you hungry! Love the eggs, the sausage was amazing, killer biscuits and gravy, wonderful red skin potatoes but the corn beef hash is horrible...too salty! The potato casserole was also terrible, the potatoes were not cooked and the topping was too sandy texture wise. And of course, puffed toast! This was just a fantastic way to start our day!

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Todd had a plate o' stuff...basically all of the above but he had bacon!

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Since the place was so empty I have a ton of buffet pics, the charcters spent a ton of time with the few people that were in there...it was just a blast and the girls had such an amazing time. The little one kept saying "this is the best day of my life!"

[KatMark]

Ok we are back and I am totally exhausted but I am going to try my hardest to get day 1 posted...forgive me for any typos as my hands are freezing from the 39 degree temp tonight, supposed to get to the high 20's! I also apologize if the pics are not up to snuff...it is so much harder with kids!

This morning I had a 6am wake up call so DH and I could get ready and then get the girls up...waking up to nice Poly Hawaiian music is my kind of wake up call although Brad Pitt would work nicely too! We went to the lobby to get the girls their tickets and man it was freezing! All of us were in 4 layers of clothes and that wasnt enough, the poor little one was a popcicle.

As you will soon see, Day 1 was all about timing! Monorail was right there for us and it was heated! Thank goodness! We walked right into MK, walked right into CP and we were seated at 8:05 on the dot to a completely empty place.....and it stayed that way for the 40 minutes we were there! I have never seen it so dead or so quiet, we loved it!

The girls ate very well here, the older one loved the sausage and the hard boil eggs..and the puffed french toast which was AWESOME! She had hot cocoa and they brought her out a plate of mini marshmallows

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The little one had grapes (she can eat her weight in grapes) and half an apple, 2 blueberry muffins (she kept telling us to try them they were so good) a puffed french toast and donut holes...nothing like processed and natural sugar to get you going! Apple juice was the drink of the morning!

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Here is my plate, which I inhaled, I guess the cold makes you hungry! Love the eggs, the sausage was amazing, killer biscuits and gravy, wonderful red skin potatoes but the corn beef hash is horrible...too salty! The potato casserole was also terrible, the potatoes were not cooked and the topping was too sandy texture wise. And of course, puffed toast! This was just a fantastic way to start our day!

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Todd had a plate o' stuff...basically all of the above but he had bacon!

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Since the place was so empty I have a ton of buffet pics, the charcters spent a ton of time with the few people that were in there...it was just a blast and the girls had such an amazing time. The little one kept saying "this is the best day of my life!"

Sounds like a great start! And you were worried. The puffed french toast is my favorite part of CP--I could eat it all day long. Sorry the potatos were not good--they are usually really good. Anxious for more--and hope you have pictures of the girls.

[MickeyNicki]

KIDS BREAKFAST PIZZA AND PUFFED FRENCH TOAST

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CROISSANTS AND ASSORTED MUFFINS

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APPLES, BAGELS AND BANANA BREAD

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CONDIMENTS AND STRAWBERRIES

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HARD BOILED EGGS AND LOX WITH ALL THE FIXINGS FOR A KILLER BAGEL

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ASSORTED FRUITS

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CHOCOLATE CROISSANTS, GLAZED DONUT HOLES, COFFEE CAKE AND BREADS FOR TOASTING

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BREAKFAST LASAGNE

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BACON, SAUSAGE AND CORN BEEF HASH

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GRITS, RED SKIN POTATOES WITH ONIONS, POTATO CASSEROLE

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BISCUITS AND GRAVY

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MICKEY WAFFLES AND SCRAMBLED EGGS

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VEGGIE FRITTATA AND PANCAKES

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[MickeyNicki]

After breakfast we bundled up again and headed to the Castle. When I tell you it was like having the park to ourselves I am not joking...there was NO ONE there. I mean no one. We were the only people on the carousel, all the rides were heated and no lines at all. We all had to buy mittens because we were numb from the cold.

We hopped to ToonTown at 10 and we saw the Fairies, Aurora, Belle and Cinderella. Plus Mickey and Minnie in the tent. There was zero lines...nothing, nada zilch. We did the entire park, all the rides there is to do by 3:30....I am not kidding or embelishing, everything was a complete walkon...all the big rides, all the little rides. The staff said they would let us sit on most of the rides and just ride them again (in Fantasyland) so we could stay warm. It may be cold but it was one of the best days ever. Even the waitress at CP said it was the slowest she has ever seen....maybe most people stayed in and ordered room service!

For lunch DH had to have Cosmic Rays..the older one wasnt hungry so she has an ice tea...the ADHD meds take away her appetite (she takes them after breakfast). DH and I had burgers and the little one had chicken nuggets and grapes.

The restaurant was pretty busy but not bad...I took the girls to get a seat and DH doctored the burgers and the fries with a ton of cheese! His is the one covered in pickles and mine in sauteed onions

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The little one did not like her nuggets at all....it was a fight to get her to eat two..DH and I each ate one and they were disgusting....she did eat some fries, grapes and a cookie...I wasnt looking to argue with her after we tasted it...they had a hard crust on the outside and were spongey mushy on the inside....BLECH!

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[MickeyNicki]

When we were on the way to Frontierland we needed a snack, what better than popcorn and a MIckey ice cream sandwich!

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Fresh hot popcorn! So good! The three of us inhaled it, the older one still not hungry.

[MickeyNicki]

After leaving MK we went back to the Poly and the 3 kids (yeah Todd was totally acting like one) wanted a snack and hot cocoa since we were all frozen solid. We went to Capt Cooks and the girls had cupcakes and Todd had the thickest fudgiest brownie ever made!

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Here is a pic of the new Celebration cups...mostly they are still using the Xmas cups which is a bit tacky!

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[MickeyNicki]

For dinner I had booked the 1900 PF dinner for the kids to eat with Cindy and family. I was worried about it because DH and I had been to the breakfast and the food was gawd awful and the service not much better.

After dinner tonight I can tell you we will never set foot in this place again....no way no how.

We arrived at 6:50 and had a 7:15 ressie. The place was slammed. We waited and waited and waited and the little one was getting insane...I thought I was going to lose my mind. Luckily she started playing a game with a few other kids while I checked on what was going on. Well it seems that the diners that were already in the place were not leaving so no tables were opening up.

By 7:50 I was really seeing red and was just about to leave when we were buzzed.

We were seated quickly and the girls had the TinkerBelle raspberry lemonade. DH had some sparkling red wine thing and I had the XFusion cocktail....give Auntie Nicki booze now!

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DH got us a caesar salad which was so anchovie tasting I almost lost the first bite. The asparagus soup was cold and so salty it was unedible.

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The older one had pizza that was "just ok" and a roll that was so hard and so dry...no butter on the buffet and it took forever to get some. The little one ate 2 bites of yucky pizza, grapes and gummy bears.

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I had the best prime rib with horseradish sauce, terrible cold and salty mashed potatoes, the grossest mac and cheese ever made, super salty cocovan and mushy pasta with a very salty meat sauce

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DH had prime rib and a so so chicken marsala...he also had very very greasy chicken wings which he said had zero taste. There was jasmine rice that was so hard and sticky it was like the paste you use in school back in the 60's and 70's

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The saving grace of the meal was dessert. The kids liked the cookies and stuff. DH and I loved every bit of the dessert. The key lime tart, the most to die for amazing bread pudding with vanilla sauce, fruit tarts, chocolate mousse, apple crumb thing, carrot cake, cheese cake....all of it was fantastic

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The characters were incredible, totally the highlight of the meal. The service was terrible and we had to stack dirty dishes up on the table, take new silverware from the table next to us, and hunt the waitress down for the check....the little one was getting cranky, and truth be told so wasnt Aunt Nicki!

So you guys I have to tell you 1900 PF was just not good other than the prime rib and desserts. I honestly cannot see us going back there for any meal.

Next up some buffet shots of 1900 PF

[KatMark]

We were seated quickly and the girls had the TinkerBelle raspberry lemonade. DH had some sparkling red wine thing and I had the XFusion cocktail....give Auntie Nicki booze now!



I think Auntie Nicki was deserving of two drinks at this point. We were on the edge about 1900 and your review convinced us not to try it.

[MickeyNicki]

The kids section

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Prime Rib and Roast Pork

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Mashed potatoes and Coq Coq Van

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Some salad dish

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Soups

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Salads and Strawberry Soup (which was very good!)

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Pasta

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Desserts

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[MickeyNicki]

I think Auntie Nicki was deserving of two drinks at this point. We were on the edge about 1900 and your review convinced us not to try it.

Dont do it my friend, Todd kept saying "Are you kidding me? We waited all th is time for THIS???" The options were pretty hairy, the Asian and the Seafood items looked terrible and dry and they just were not replenishing the foods that often....for $150 I feel robbed! We all enjoyed the characters but I think we would have enjoyed dinner elsewhere much better!

[MickeyNicki]

So now all three of them are snoring away and I am ready to turn in too! Get this, I only loaded food pics to Photobucket so maybe later tonight I will upload pics of the girls!

Tomorrow we are planning on Capt Cooks for a quick breakfast and then off to HS for the day. Hoping the park is empty too so we can come back to the room and rest before a night of DTD and crab!! I think we are going to get the little one McDonalds first so she will not give me any dinner time trouble! I did add a ressie for Sci Fi but I dont know if we will go...time will tell!

See you guys sometime tomorrow....oh and I did not see the premier of LOST tonight so please....dont tell me what happened!!!

[cocowum]

Sleep well Nicki! :goodvibes Sorry about 1900 Park Fare. It got a big thumbs down from us last trip. Can't wait to see what's next! :goodvibes

[Puget Peach]

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Fresh hot popcorn! So good! The three of us inhaled it, the older one still not hungry.[/QUOTE]

Amazing how, no matter what the weather, it's a good time for a Mickey Bar!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

[sms]

Can't wait to hear more!! We will be staying at Poly in June for the first time. CP looked very good. Haven't ever been there but will def. make ressies for it. Sounds like a great way to start the day!:)

[dizneeat]

Thanks for the update, Nicki! :flower3:
CP looks yummy. I guess we will have to try it during our August/September trip, esp. now that Boatwrights will stop serving breakfast.
:thumbsup2 on the ice cream sandwich - never fails to amaze me that no matter HOW cold it is one can always enjoy one of these.
Sorry about Park Fare! Especially since you had to wait for such an unbelieveably long time! Thank god for yummy adult drinks with glow cubes, paper umbrellas aso, lol! ;) So there is one restaurant we don't need to make reservations for!

Have a magical Thursday!!pixiedust:

[Rootskate]

I had been debating about whether or not to try 1900 Park Fare on our next trip. You just made up my mind for me! Yuck! :crazy2:

Have a great day today!! :thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

I can't believe how cold it is down there right now. Sounds like it is almost as cold as it is here in North Georgia! I am also amazed at how empty the park was -- how nice to get all of MK done by 3:30!

Crystal Palace looks delicious as always! That's a shame about Park Fare though -- we ate there for breakfast a couple of years ago, but have never tried dinner -- won't be trying it now, that's for sure!

Poor Aunt Nickie! I would have needed a drink by then also!

[ChelleinNC]

Sorry the day didn't end as well as it started :sad2: CP looked yummy but it's a shame about 1900 PF. Guess I'll just have to make the strawberry soup at home :thumbsup2

Have a great day today, and since you won't be at MK you can have a drink as soon as wanted/needed :upsidedow

[DisneyJen]

Hey Nicki ... sorry I am late to the party but you know how RL sometimes gets in the way of DIS:rolleyes:

Love your reports ... Looking forward to the next installment.

[Tinkerbell1013]

I am so excited to read this dining review! I've always found yours AFTER it was over (a year later...6 months later. I don't discriminate on good food porn!) This time though, I'm on time! Hope you all are having a great time and thanks for the tip on 1900 - I was considering adding it for dinner on my March trip and you talked me riiiiight out of it!!

[TigerKat]

The little one kept saying "this is the best day of my life!"

This makes me smile!:goodvibes

Great reviews & pics Auntie Nicki!

[MickeyNicki]

Sleep well Nicki! :goodvibes Sorry about 1900 Park Fare. It got a big thumbs down from us last trip. Can't wait to see what's next! :goodvibes

I figure we win some we lose some, DH and I are all about the food and the girls are all about the characters....here the girls won!

Amazing how, no matter what the weather, it's a good time for a Mickey Bar!:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2:

Isnt that the truth!

Can't wait to hear more!! We will be staying at Poly in June for the first time. CP looked very good. Haven't ever been there but will def. make ressies for it. Sounds like a great way to start the day!:)

The kids are totally loving the Poly...yesterday while DH was napping we took a stroll around the beach and they hung out in the hammocks, we toured the gift shop and the arcade....the older one said this is the best resort we should come back soon!

Thanks for the update, Nicki! :flower3:
CP looks yummy. I guess we will have to try it during our August/September trip, esp. now that Boatwrights will stop serving breakfast.
:thumbsup2 on the ice cream sandwich - never fails to amaze me that no matter HOW cold it is one can always enjoy one of these.
Sorry about Park Fare! Especially since you had to wait for such an unbelieveably long time! Thank god for yummy adult drinks with glow cubes, paper umbrellas aso, lol! ;) So there is one restaurant we don't need to make reservations for!

Have a magical Thursday!!pixiedust:

You should definetly try CP, this morning the girls asked if we could go back again! Since we are going to HS this morning I plan on going to the 50's PT to get a drink!

I had been debating about whether or not to try 1900 Park Fare on our next trip. You just made up my mind for me! Yuck! :crazy2:

Have a great day today!! :thumbsup2

There are sooo many other places that are yummy! Hope you have a great time on your trip!

I can't believe how cold it is down there right now. Sounds like it is almost as cold as it is here in North Georgia! I am also amazed at how empty the park was -- how nice to get all of MK done by 3:30!

Crystal Palace looks delicious as always! That's a shame about Park Fare though -- we ate there for breakfast a couple of years ago, but have never tried dinner -- won't be trying it now, that's for sure!

Poor Aunt Nickie! I would have needed a drink by then also!

This morning it was 27 so I let everyone sleep in....DH is in the shower now and the girls are still zonked out! Hopefully HS will be as dead as MK was!

Sorry the day didn't end as well as it started :sad2: CP looked yummy but it's a shame about 1900 PF. Guess I'll just have to make the strawberry soup at home :thumbsup2

Have a great day today, and since you won't be at MK you can have a drink as soon as wanted/needed :upsidedow

You know it! Those wonderful drinks are calling my name!

Hey Nicki ... sorry I am late to the party but you know how RL sometimes gets in the way of DIS:rolleyes:

Love your reports ... Looking forward to the next installment.

I am so excited to read this dining review! I've always found yours AFTER it was over (a year later...6 months later. I don't discriminate on good food porn!) This time though, I'm on time! Hope you all are having a great time and thanks for the tip on 1900 - I was considering adding it for dinner on my March trip and you talked me riiiiight out of it!!

Better late than never! Thanks for joining in!

This makes me smile!:goodvibes

Great reviews & pics Auntie Nicki!

She is so cute, she was telling us that all day long! Cannot wait to see if TODAY is the best day of her life!

[MickeyNicki]

Good morning from a 27 degree Disney World! Wow this is insane! Todays high is supposed to be 60 which is better than the 54 we had yesterday. So being the nice girl I am I decided to let them all sleep in this morning and then hit Capt Cooks for breakfast, go to HS and see what that brings us.

Promise to update later! Have a great day everyone!

[Lady Lallie]

Your CP pictures make me want to be at Disney for breakfast!

Sorry about 1900 Park Fare.

Thank you so much for your wonderful reviews and pictures. :goodvibes

[msce2]

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 Phenomenal reviews!!!!! So sorry about 1900 PF. I wonder if anyone has had a good experience there. :sad1: It is on our itinerary for May. Really glad to hear about CP though! On our list as well.

[traci]

I second your comments regarding 1900 Park Fare...we had dinner there 2 trips ago and we were so disappointed in the food. I was considering giving it a second try for our upcoming trip, but not after reading your review. Thanks so much! :thumbsup2

Have a magical day!!! pixiedust:

[POOHDRMR]

We went to 1900 park fare in July for my dd 7th birthday dinner and it was horrible too.We had been many times before and didn't go the visit before and my dd missed it -she was in love with prince charming because he had kissed her hand last time.We had a 8:00pm ressie and we waited a really long time too.They sat us in the last table down the side that has the door that opens into the lobby of the hotel near the doors to the back area by the pool.The food was horrible-the prime rib was more like pot roast and the doors were open but had a rope across them.When it came time for the fireworks at MK alot of people came rushing at us and were hoping over the ropes but they were bumping into our table.Prince charming was not even very friendly to my dd-she said when he left he is not my boyfriend anymore!It was a big disapointment and I won't be going back anytime soon but it is such a shame cause it used to be great-even before we had kids dh and I would go for the food.Have a great day and stay warm!!

[Vickis3js]

Awesome pics! I really wish I had read a review like this of 1900 PF before we went I would have cancelled. We had a horrible time. The food was gross and they put us in what seemed to be the hallway. Which wasn't too bad but when they did the dance we couldn't see and then we had people waiting to get into the other restaurant right there watching us and coming in to snap pics of the characters. I wanted the kids to go see them dance and when I looked back there was people blocking the walkway to see. No big deal others eating the hall wanted to see to. Well NO it was people who were just passing by who wanted to see. It is probably the only place we will never return to.

[accountingbabe08]

Awesome pics! I really wish I had read a review like this of 1900 PF before we went I would have cancelled. We had a horrible time. The food was gross and they put us in what seemed to be the hallway. Which wasn't too bad but when they did the dance we couldn't see and then we had people waiting to get into the other restaurant right there watching us and coming in to snap pics of the characters. I wanted the kids to go see them dance and when I looked back there was people blocking the walkway to see. No big deal others eating the hall wanted to see to. Well NO it was people who were just passing by who wanted to see. It is probably the only place we will never return to.

They must have a different chef, we ate there in October for my daughter's birthday the food was absolutely delicious. Sorry you had a bad meal there.

[momofdbsdc]

Nicki-Awesome reviews and pictures! Try to stay warm and have a magical vacation!!!

Thanks for sharing!
Kim:flower3:

[AngVT]

I'm so glad CP was good... I'll end up making res. there for us when we come down. I was hoping that 1900 was going to be better than the reviews I've read... guess not, well, at least the characters were great for the kids! I can't wait to hear your review of TH breakfast... I'm telling you, it's JUST like Boma, but with characters! (and a different ambience) I hope it starts to warm up for you... Geez, it'd be like a heat wave for us at 60 degrees! We're supposed to get below 0 again this weekend....

[TarzansKat]

Wow, I can't believe your meal at 1900 PF was so horrid.

We had a meal like that on our last trip, but I don't want to tell you what it was. I'm afraid you'll kick me out. :scared:

I'm so glad you had a good time at CP! And hon, you just take the best pictures of food. Everything looks so YUMMY!!!! :goodvibes

[bluechic03]

Thanks for posting your trip while you're still there! I hope you and your family have a wonderful vacation! :goodvibes

[bonnielynn]

I'm in,,,

[Sazzo'sMommy]

That stinks about 1900 PF...we noticed in the fall it just wasn't good anymore! Hang in there with the girls! McD's is a good idea!:)

[mickeymotto]

I am so in for this review!!!! Can't wait for more!:goodvibes

Bummer about your Park Fare experience. Hope things get better and warmer for ya!

[KristinAnne]

I joined in early this time. It's so fun to read the live reports!
I'm glad to see your review of 1900 Park Faire. I'm already thinking about our trip for December. We're going for a long weekend to see everything at Christmas, and I had really thought about going there. Now I'm leaning more toward Crystal Palace.

[MickeyNicki]

Your CP pictures make me want to be at Disney for breakfast!

Sorry about 1900 Park Fare.

Thank you so much for your wonderful reviews and pictures. :goodvibes

Thanks for reading! I wish I was eating some food from CP right now!

:thumbsup2 :thumbsup2 Phenomenal reviews!!!!! So sorry about 1900 PF. I wonder if anyone has had a good experience there. :sad1: It is on our itinerary for May. Really glad to hear about CP though! On our list as well.

Thank you! Maybe it will be better for you in May? Hope so anyways!

I second your comments regarding 1900 Park Fare...we had dinner there 2 trips ago and we were so disappointed in the food. I was considering giving it a second try for our upcoming trip, but not after reading your review. Thanks so much! :thumbsup2

Have a magical day!!! pixiedust:

So glad to know I was not alone!

We went to 1900 park fare in July for my dd 7th birthday dinner and it was horrible too.We had been many times before and didn't go the visit before and my dd missed it -she was in love with prince charming because he had kissed her hand last time.We had a 8:00pm ressie and we waited a really long time too.They sat us in the last table down the side that has the door that opens into the lobby of the hotel near the doors to the back area by the pool.The food was horrible-the prime rib was more like pot roast and the doors were open but had a rope across them.When it came time for the fireworks at MK alot of people came rushing at us and were hoping over the ropes but they were bumping into our table.Prince charming was not even very friendly to my dd-she said when he left he is not my boyfriend anymore!It was a big disapointment and I won't be going back anytime soon but it is such a shame cause it used to be great-even before we had kids dh and I would go for the food.Have a great day and stay warm!!

WOW! This place is really bombing big time!

Awesome pics! I really wish I had read a review like this of 1900 PF before we went I would have cancelled. We had a horrible time. The food was gross and they put us in what seemed to be the hallway. Which wasn't too bad but when they did the dance we couldn't see and then we had people waiting to get into the other restaurant right there watching us and coming in to snap pics of the characters. I wanted the kids to go see them dance and when I looked back there was people blocking the walkway to see. No big deal others eating the hall wanted to see to. Well NO it was people who were just passing by who wanted to see. It is probably the only place we will never return to.

Uh oh I see a pattern! I mean how could all the food be that bad all the time!! Yet it is packing the people in and costing families a bundle!

[MickeyNicki]

Nicki-Awesome reviews and pictures! Try to stay warm and have a magical vacation!!!

Thanks for sharing!
Kim:flower3:

Thanks!

I'm so glad CP was good... I'll end up making res. there for us when we come down. I was hoping that 1900 was going to be better than the reviews I've read... guess not, well, at least the characters were great for the kids! I can't wait to hear your review of TH breakfast... I'm telling you, it's JUST like Boma, but with characters! (and a different ambience) I hope it starts to warm up for you... Geez, it'd be like a heat wave for us at 60 degrees! We're supposed to get below 0 again this weekend....

Cannot wait!!

Wow, I can't believe your meal at 1900 PF was so horrid.

We had a meal like that on our last trip, but I don't want to tell you what it was. I'm afraid you'll kick me out. :scared:

I'm so glad you had a good time at CP! And hon, you just take the best pictures of food. Everything looks so YUMMY!!!! :goodvibes

Ok now you have to tell me which place! ;)

Thanks for posting your trip while you're still there! I hope you and your family have a wonderful vacation! :goodvibes

I'm in,,,

Thanks for the kind wishes!

That stinks about 1900 PF...we noticed in the fall it just wasn't good anymore! Hang in there with the girls! McD's is a good idea!:)

The McD's idea worked out perfect!

I am so in for this review!!!! Can't wait for more!:goodvibes

Bummer about your Park Fare experience. Hope things get better and warmer for ya!

I pray for warmer weather! Thanks for reading!

I joined in early this time. It's so fun to read the live reports!
I'm glad to see your review of 1900 Park Faire. I'm already thinking about our trip for December. We're going for a long weekend to see everything at Christmas, and I had really thought about going there. Now I'm leaning more toward Crystal Palace.

Oh CP was out of this world! Never had a bad meal there!

[MickeyNicki]

Hi everyone! I have all the kids and the one big kid bathed and in bed asleep so now I can play!

Since it was in the high 20's this morning I let them all sleep in...secretly hoping that HS would be as dead as MK....boy was I wrong but more on that later!

Around 8:30 we all went to Capt Cooks for breakfast...this place was packed to the gills! Todd got his staple, a cinnamon bun and it was great, nice and soft and yummy...Main Street style it aint but it is still good.

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He and I order the adult breakfast platter and I shared half with the older one...her appetite is verocious before her meds and completely gone after she takes them. The eggs were awesome, the bacon nice and well done and crispy...fantastic fat and juicy sausages and the biscuits were great. The potatoes were a little overcooked but good too. Todd had that BLECH coffee and we shared and OJ.

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The kids each got the french toast sticks with bacon and grapes. The little one had apple juice and the older one had the strawberry milk (that is the nastiest stuff ever!) The amount of bacon they got was ridiculous..so much of it! They loved the french toast and ate every single bite.

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We then made it to the bus stop for the HS bus and it was packed like sardines....lucky it is just a short ride! So when the bus pulled in what do you think we saw? Brazillian tour groups, tons of them, at least 8 that I counted (all with different banners and flags). They were loud, they were obnoxious and they all reeked of nasty cologne. I thought I was going to lose my mind getting through bag check and the ticket counter.

We made a beeline to Toy Story, got the FP and the line was 50 minutes. We did a few attractions and then Todd took the older one to ride the hard core stuff and I took the little one to see the characters. That worked out perfect!!! The character lines moved fast and we met up around 12:30 for lunch at Pizza Planet.

The older one didnt eat but the little one gobbled up her grapes, apple juice and pizza. By the way I was able to order her pizza without sauce and she loved it.

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Todd and I each had the cheese pizza hopping the older one would take a piece and then we shared the caprese salad with kalamata olives, mozzarella cheese and assorted tomatoes and lettuce. The pizza was ok and the salad was ok...a bit wilted. Nothing to write home about and if we were not with the kids we wouldnt have eaten there but it was decent and not BLECH at all....especially when you dip the pizza in Ranch dressing.....one of my best friends taught me that...she is from Long Island and said the pizza here is so bad the only way she can eat it is to dip it in dressing ha ha!

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We hung out at HS until our FP for the Toy Story ride, and left around 5pm and decided to pop $10 for a cab to DTD instead of messing with transportation.

[KatMark]

Hi everyone! I have all the kids and the one big kid bathed and in bed asleep so now I can play!

Since it was in the high 20's this morning I let them all sleep in...secretly hoping that HS would be as dead as MK....boy was I wrong but more on that later!

Around 8:30 we all went to Capt Cooks for breakfast...this place was packed to the gills! Todd got his staple, a cinnamon bun and it was great, nice and soft and yummy...Main Street style it aint but it is still good.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/nicsgtp/Jan22001.jpg

He and I order the adult breakfast platter and I shared half with the older one...her appetite is verocious before her meds and completely gone after she takes them. The eggs were awesome, the bacon nice and well done and crispy...fantastic fat and juicy sausages and the biscuits were great. The potatoes were a little overcooked but good too. Todd had that BLECH coffee and we shared and OJ.

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The kids each got the french toast sticks with bacon and grapes. The little one had apple juice and the older one had the strawberry milk (that is the nastiest stuff ever!) The amount of bacon they got was ridiculous..so much of it! They loved the french toast and ate every single bite.

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We then made it to the bus stop for the HS bus and it was packed like sardines....lucky it is just a short ride! So when the bus pulled in what do you think we saw? Brazillian tour groups, tons of them, at least 8 that I counted (all with different banners and flags). They were loud, they were obnoxious and they all reeked of nasty cologne. I thought I was going to lose my mind getting through bag check and the ticket counter.

We made a beeline to Toy Story, got the FP and the line was 50 minutes. We did a few attractions and then Todd took the older one to ride the hard core stuff and I took the little one to see the characters. That worked out perfect!!! The character lines moved fast and we met up around 12:30 for lunch at Pizza Planet.

The older one didnt eat but the little one gobbled up her grapes, apple juice and pizza. By the way I was able to order her pizza without sauce and she loved it.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/nicsgtp/Jan22028.jpg

Todd and I each had the cheese pizza hopping the older one would take a piece and then we shared the caprese salad with kalamata olives, mozzarella cheese and assorted tomatoes and lettuce. The pizza was ok and the salad was ok...a bit wilted. Nothing to write home about and if we were not with the kids we wouldnt have eaten there but it was decent and not BLECH at all....especially when you dip the pizza in Ranch dressing.....one of my best friends taught me that...she is from Long Island and said the pizza here is so bad the only way she can eat it is to dip it in dressing ha ha!

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We hung out at HS until our FP for the Toy Story ride, and left around 5pm and decided to pop $10 for a cab to DTD instead of messing with transportation.


Ooooooh...I know what is coming next! I hope it was as good as the first time you went. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

[MickeyNicki]

I am watching the news and Disney is all over it..they are buying out 600 top employees out of their contracts and if that doesnt work they will be massive layoffs throught WDW....not good people...not good.

To make our lives easier I decided to let the little one eat chicken and fries from McD's which is right next to Fultons. This was the best idea ever because she was a very happy kids. She promised me she would behave while the rest of us ate dinner.

We arrived at Fultons and they sat us in the back of the restaurant with all the other families, that was great because I wasnt worried if the little one got loud or cranky...there was a ton of kids there and they were not quiet either ha ha!

Todd and I had to get a drink so I had the Mai Tai with the 151 floater and over the course of dinner had a second one. Goodness this thing is incredible. Todd had the Spiked Lemonade and I have no idea what was in it but it was wonderful and he had a second one as well....costly but we needed the refueling!

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We all ate the hot bread and butter but DH and I polished off the crab dip and crackers...very oniony and no crab flavor

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Todd and I each had a caesar salad, it was fantastic...cold and crisp and homemade croutons...YUUMMMM

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The older one backed out of having crab and ordered the kids mac and cheese, she said it was the best and ate the entire bowl. (Better than the blue box she said!)

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Todd had the king crab claws (thanks again KatMark) and was in heaven, crab heaven and he didnt want to share :rotfl:

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I ordered the fried shrimp with the fried lobster tail but they brought it out steamed and had to redo the tail....here are the delicious shrimp, they were huge and I had to swap 2 for 2 of Todds claws!

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Here is the fried lobster, they brought out fries too but I didnt order them...the kids ate them and thought they were mushy.

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Mine came with sauteed spinach, squash and carrots so I was excited but so upset to see it smothered with red peppers..why does WDW put them in everything??? Heartburn city baby!

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We had a fun time shopping tonight!

I feel like this dining review is lacking for some reason...I want to take pics of the menus and forget...doing this MY way with kids is proving to be a very daunting task but I figure you guys will forgive me ;)

Tomorrow we have the Princess Breakfast and then CS somewhere for lunch and we are all super excited to eat at Coral Reef tomorrow night!

[MickeyNicki]

For my buddy AngVT

Here are the garden view pics of the Hawaii building...I am so jealous....

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[MickeyNicki]

Ooooooh...I know what is coming next! I hope it was as good as the first time you went. I'm keeping my fingers crossed.

I cannot thank you enough for recommending this place...it is just amazing, we have been here twice and the food is outstanding, the service is the best I have ever had anywhere and yes it is pricey but soooo worth it!

[KatMark]

I cannot thank you enough for recommending this place...it is just amazing, we have been here twice and the food is outstanding, the service is the best I have ever had anywhere and yes it is pricey but soooo worth it!

I am so happy! And tell Todd he owes me BIG TIME. I don't know what he owes me, but I'll think of something. :rotfl:

And I think you are a terrific aunt for taking the girls. I'm hoping for warmer weather and less "tour groups" for you tomorrow.

[TinkerBelle_325]

Ooooo thank you so much for the Hawaii garden view pics!!

I'll be staying GVCL in Sept 2009 and its nice to see that perspective.

[MickeyNicki]

I just want to take this moment to give all you guys that have kids a shout out...YOU ARE AMAZING!

How do you guys do it? I asked the 6 year old five times, do you have to go the bathroom...NO she says...then we get in line and she says I have to go the bathroom NOW! Do you have any idea how many times she did that to me??

Or swinging the chains in the ride lanes? Or not holding my hand in a crowd? Or being a picky eater? Or having a temper tantrum? Cant even sit next to my own husband, the little one keeps getting in the way ;) All these things that used to irk me as a non parental unit now I completely understand!

You guys are my heros...now I need another drink....where's the Tylenol??

[MickeyNicki]

I am so happy! And tell Todd he owes me BIG TIME. I don't know what he owes me, but I'll think of something. :rotfl:

And I think you are a terrific aunt for taking the girls. I'm hoping for warmer weather and less "tour groups" for you tomorrow.

He owes you a drink! We need to go at at the same time and drinks are on Todd! I hope it warms up, we have had the heat on in the room the last 3 days! Nothing like seeing the Volcano pool every morning and not being able to use it....poor kids are going nutty!

Ooooo thank you so much for the Hawaii garden view pics!!

I'll be staying GVCL in Sept 2009 and its nice to see that perspective.

You lucky thing! The kids and I walked the beach and the view from the lounge is the most wonderful thing ever!

[KatMark]

I just want to take this moment to give all you guys that have kids...YOU ARE AMAZING!

How do you guys do it? I asked the 6 year old five times, do you have to go the bathroom...NO she says...then we get in line and she says I have to go the bathroom NOW! Do you have any idea how many times she did that to me??

Or swinging the chains in the ride lanes? Or not holding my hand in a crowd? Or being a picky eater? Or having a temper tantrum? Cant even sit next to my own husband, the little one keeps getting in the way ;) All these things that used to irk me as a non parental unit now I completely understand!

You guys are my heros...now I need another drink....where's the Tylenol??

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Welcome to our world! Just keep drinking...it will help. And then they'll grow up and you'll wonder where the he** the years went to and wish they were little again...even if they aren't yours.

[hmdavid]

I just want to take this moment to give all you guys that have kids a shout out...YOU ARE AMAZING!

How do you guys do it? I asked the 6 year old five times, do you have to go the bathroom...NO she says...then we get in line and she says I have to go the bathroom NOW! Do you have any idea how many times she did that to me??

Or swinging the chains in the ride lanes? Or not holding my hand in a crowd? Or being a picky eater? Or having a temper tantrum? Cant even sit next to my own husband, the little one keeps getting in the way ;) All these things that used to irk me as a non parental unit now I completely understand!

You guys are my heros...now I need another drink....where's the Tylenol??

:rotfl: I don't even remember the last time I sat next to my husband! I have the kid thing figured out, for me the worst is when my MIL is with us. On our trip in September we spent soooo much time in the bathroom. 5 kids in the group could all go to the bathroom at the same time, but it NEVER failed, 15 minutes later the MIL would have to use the restroom!!!

[ktmetke]

You guys are a wonderful Auntie and Uncle to take your neices to Disney!!

[chocovrdmicears]

Or swinging the chains in the ride lanes?




It is physically impossible for children to go to Disney and NOT swing on, sit on, pull on, climb under or knock down those chains.

Lovin your report as always! :coffee:

[faindrops27]

Mickeynicki. How was the fried lobster? I love anything, and everything fried. Was it worth the price? I am thinking of going here to celebrate my birthday, and fried lobster, sounds like the ticket!

[accountingbabe08]

I just want to take this moment to give all you guys that have kids a shout out...YOU ARE AMAZING!

How do you guys do it? I asked the 6 year old five times, do you have to go the bathroom...NO she says...then we get in line and she says I have to go the bathroom NOW! Do you have any idea how many times she did that to me??

Or swinging the chains in the ride lanes? Or not holding my hand in a crowd? Or being a picky eater? Or having a temper tantrum? Cant even sit next to my own husband, the little one keeps getting in the way ;) All these things that used to irk me as a non parental unit now I completely understand!

You guys are my heros...now I need another drink....where's the Tylenol??

Here is some friendly advice about kids..... what i do to avoid this situation in the parks is say to my daughter I'm going to potty why don't you come try to.


Sure enough it always works. Goood Luck thank god for pain relievers and beverages at dinner right.

I'm really enjoying your review thanks for sharing your vacation with us.

Belinda

[jeminni]

I just want to take this moment to give all you guys that have kids a shout out...YOU ARE AMAZING!

How do you guys do it? I asked the 6 year old five times, do you have to go the bathroom...NO she says...then we get in line and she says I have to go the bathroom NOW! Do you have any idea how many times she did that to me??

Or swinging the chains in the ride lanes? Or not holding my hand in a crowd? Or being a picky eater? Or having a temper tantrum? Cant even sit next to my own husband, the little one keeps getting in the way ;) All these things that used to irk me as a non parental unit now I completely understand!

You guys are my heros...now I need another drink....where's the Tylenol??


What makes it all worthwhile is when you hear your little one ( in this case your niece) say it was the best day of her life. :goodvibes And as Katmark said, the years go by way too fast and before you know it your child is an adult. Enjoy the rest of your trip with the girls, hug them often and have a nice relaxing drink or two at night. :thumbsup2

[luvpooh]

NICKI!!! We were at Fulton's last night too! I can't believe we missed you! We sat at the bar and had 2 Mai Tai's each...we needed them after the rough travel day w/DH and all his ailments. Had the great calamari, some oysters and yummy stone crab claws...

Oh well, maybe we will see you today at Epcot, I will be pushing DH in a wheelchair so keep your eyes open for us, I'll look for a tired auntie with a Grey Goose lemon slushie! :)

Hopefully it will be warmer today (we haven't ventured out and about yet...)

[traci]

I just want to take this moment to give all you guys that have kids a shout out...YOU ARE AMAZING!

How do you guys do it? I asked the 6 year old five times, do you have to go the bathroom...NO she says...then we get in line and she says I have to go the bathroom NOW! Do you have any idea how many times she did that to me??

Or swinging the chains in the ride lanes? Or not holding my hand in a crowd? Or being a picky eater? Or having a temper tantrum? Cant even sit next to my own husband, the little one keeps getting in the way ;) All these things that used to irk me as a non parental unit now I completely understand!

You guys are my heros...now I need another drink....where's the Tylenol??

This made me laugh :rotfl2: Hey, atleast you haven't been thrown up on, asked where do babies come from, screamed at for picking out the wrong outfit to wear to school and have snot rubbed on your shirt, . Oh, and you get to sleep beside your husband...just wait...we usually have a kid in bed with us every other night it seems :crowded:

**secretly it's all good though**

Loving your reviews :thumbsup2 I can't believe how cold it is though. Is that typical? We have never been this time of year.

[TigerKat]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Welcome to our world! Just keep drinking...it will help. And then they'll grow up and you'll wonder where the he** the years went to and wish they were little again...even if they aren't yours.

Couldn't have said it better!:thumbsup2

Nicki - I'm so glad Fulton's once again impressed, we LOVED it!

[ChelleinNC]

Todd and I had to get a drink so I had the Mai Tai with the 151 floater and over the course of dinner had a second one. Goodness this thing is incredible.
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You really are my long lost twin :cool1: :rotfl2: :lmao: The rest of dinner sounded good too, but I love Mai Tai's and the 151 floater is like the cherry on top :thumbsup2

[bonnielynn]

I just want to take this moment to give all you guys that have kids a shout out...YOU ARE AMAZING!

How do you guys do it? I asked the 6 year old five times, do you have to go the bathroom...NO she says...then we get in line and she says I have to go the bathroom NOW! Do you have any idea how many times she did that to me??

Or swinging the chains in the ride lanes? Or not holding my hand in a crowd? Or being a picky eater? Or having a temper tantrum? Cant even sit next to my own husband, the little one keeps getting in the way ;) All these things that used to irk me as a non parental unit now I completely understand!

You guys are my heros...now I need another drink....where's the Tylenol??

:rotfl2: that is to funny... kids can be a big ol pain in the rump, but they do have another side.. and that keeps us moms going... ;) I have a 11 yr old the never lets me sit, stand walk beside my husband.. since he is the last of 3.. I have grown used to it... my hubby still hates it though.

P.S. I have to admit at the end of the day.. I am ready for a big ole glass of red wine... whew...

[AngVT]

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Sorry sweetie! But I bet they'll say at the end of the trip: "My Aunt Nicki and Uncle Todd are the bestest in the world!" :cheer2: (and why wouldn't they be for taking them to WDW! ;) )

Hey, thanks for the beautiful pictures!!! I'm putting them on my screen saver... I can't wait... though it looks a lot warmer and greener than the pictures I could take right now... mine are all white.

[POOHDRMR]

Hi everyone! I have all the kids and the one big kid bathed and in bed asleep so now I can play!

Since it was in the high 20's this morning I let them all sleep in...secretly hoping that HS would be as dead as MK....boy was I wrong but more on that later!

Around 8:30 we all went to Capt Cooks for breakfast...this place was packed to the gills! Todd got his staple, a cinnamon bun and it was great, nice and soft and yummy...Main Street style it aint but it is still good.

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He and I order the adult breakfast platter and I shared half with the older one...her appetite is verocious before her meds and completely gone after she takes them. The eggs were awesome, the bacon nice and well done and crispy...fantastic fat and juicy sausages and the biscuits were great. The potatoes were a little overcooked but good too. Todd had that BLECH coffee and we shared and OJ.

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The kids each got the french toast sticks with bacon and grapes. The little one had apple juice and the older one had the strawberry milk (that is the nastiest stuff ever!) The amount of bacon they got was ridiculous..so much of it! They loved the french toast and ate every single bite.

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We then made it to the bus stop for the HS bus and it was packed like sardines....lucky it is just a short ride! So when the bus pulled in what do you think we saw? Brazillian tour groups, tons of them, at least 8 that I counted (all with different banners and flags). They were loud, they were obnoxious and they all reeked of nasty cologne. I thought I was going to lose my mind getting through bag check and the ticket counter.

We made a beeline to Toy Story, got the FP and the line was 50 minutes. We did a few attractions and then Todd took the older one to ride the hard core stuff and I took the little one to see the characters. That worked out perfect!!! The character lines moved fast and we met up around 12:30 for lunch at Pizza Planet.

The older one didnt eat but the little one gobbled up her grapes, apple juice and pizza. By the way I was able to order her pizza without sauce and she loved it.

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Todd and I each had the cheese pizza hopping the older one would take a piece and then we shared the caprese salad with kalamata olives, mozzarella cheese and assorted tomatoes and lettuce. The pizza was ok and the salad was ok...a bit wilted. Nothing to write home about and if we were not with the kids we wouldnt have eaten there but it was decent and not BLECH at all....especially when you dip the pizza in Ranch dressing.....one of my best friends taught me that...she is from Long Island and said the pizza here is so bad the only way she can eat it is to dip it in dressing ha ha!

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We hung out at HS until our FP for the Toy Story ride, and left around 5pm and decided to pop $10 for a cab to DTD instead of messing with transportation.

Hey I am from Long Island too and I put ranch dressing on dominoes and chucky cheese pizza!!I didn't know it was a geographical thing!!

[skellingtonfreak]

I'm in for another great set of reviews!

[dancemomnj]

Loving your reviews! We will be at the Poly Aug. 23rd for the 3rd time!:cool1:

[sms]

I THINK YOU ARE AMAZING for taking your neices. Its got to be hard when your not use to having them around all the time. I'm a single mom and its hard sometimes but worth every minute of it!! :)
BTW, I love fried seafood but I've never had fried lobster. How was it!?

[chocolateMinnie]

Love the reviews, completely with you on 1900 PF the worst meal I've ever had in my life, until I had dinner there as well as breakfast and that was equally as bad.

Love the live report and full marks for being awake enough to post while you have two children in tow.

[trspohr]

Love the reviews, completely with you on 1900 PF the worst meal I've ever had in my life, until I had dinner there as well as breakfast and that was equally as bad.

Love the live report and full marks for being awake enough to post while you have two children in tow.

I agree as well! We had dinner there and not only did we wait 45 minutes past our ADR time, (I know, it's not a reservation), but the food was horrible. My hubby had one plate and said he was ready to go and get CS back at the Poly. If it wouldn't have been for the characters it would have been even more disappointing.
We know better now. :)

[sunny_stace]

Nicki - as always I love your reviews! Thanks for sharing! :) What I wouldn't do for some Disney food right now!

[iluvpluto27]

Really enjoying your report. Fultons looks good.

[goofygal531]

DH actually asked me when can we go back to WDW WITHOUT the children! :rotfl2:

We really miss the quiet romantic meals!!

I'm looking forward to when I can put both my boys in the Neverland Club and enjoy a meal without a character in my face! :rotfl:

Oh, don't get me started on the potty breaks! DS4 had to go while waiting in line for Test Track. Do you know what a nightmare it is to get out of that queue and how mad :mad: I was to have to stand at the END of the line again!

Sleeping! Oh don't even go there! We always find a kid in bed between us! :lmao:

Hope you had a WARM and fun day!
Mare

[momofdbsdc]

Great updates!!! I know what you are saying about bathroom trips also! Last trip we got all the way to the busses and my daughter decided that she had to go to the bathroom "NOW!" This was after I had asked her when we were walking past them. :crazy2:

Well, we missed our bus and had to wait for the next one.:rolleyes2

Keep the reviews coming!

Thanks Again!
Kim

[momsoftwins]

man what a great review u have going....i jumped on board last night to read what u had to date and now i am hooked.
and the thing about ppl with kids ..cracked me up....well cant wait to hear more. we leave in 10 days for disney.
and i too think auntie nicki rocks!!!!!!!!!!! have a drink for me girl cause i am goin alone with 2...5yr olds. so anyone goin to the world between feb 2-9th yes i will be the mother pushin a double stroller with one hand and a nice drink in the other..lol

[snow.white]

Hi Nicki! Reading your review straight from Naples :beach: ! It's been super cold here too !! I would much rather be enjoying this cold weather up there though LOL!
Looking forward to more pics:banana:

[tink713]

Love the reviews so far! I'm so excited, we will be in Disney tomorrow!

[MickeyNicki]

You guys are a wonderful Auntie and Uncle to take your neices to Disney!!

Thanks! That what the little one keeps telling everyone! My sister called today and said, dont the kids want to talk to me? I asked the little one if she wanted to talk to her mommy and she said No thanks, I am having too much fun!

It is physically impossible for children to go to Disney and NOT swing on, sit on, pull on, climb under or knock down those chains.

Lovin your report as always! :coffee:

You are so right! I have give up on asking her not to touch them because she doesnt listen anyways!

Mickeynicki. How was the fried lobster? I love anything, and everything fried. Was it worth the price? I am thinking of going here to celebrate my birthday, and fried lobster, sounds like the ticket!

Totally worth the price and the most amazing thing in the world. The tail was humongous and melt in your mouth fantastic!

Here is some friendly advice about kids..... what i do to avoid this situation in the parks is say to my daughter I'm going to potty why don't you come try to.


Sure enough it always works. Goood Luck thank god for pain relievers and beverages at dinner right.

I'm really enjoying your review thanks for sharing your vacation with us.

Belinda

That has been my tactic and I even go as far as putting her on the bowl and making her wait 60 seconds...then she says "Told ya I didnt have to go" Kids!! I dont think I am ever going to figure them out!

What makes it all worthwhile is when you hear your little one ( in this case your niece) say it was the best day of her life. :goodvibes And as Katmark said, the years go by way too fast and before you know it your child is an adult. Enjoy the rest of your trip with the girls, hug them often and have a nice relaxing drink or two at night. :thumbsup2

You are right, when the little one gives you a huge hug and a smile, totally worth it...the older one, well when she isnt answering me with oozing attitude I feel I am ok :rotfl2:

NICKI!!! We were at Fulton's last night too! I can't believe we missed you! We sat at the bar and had 2 Mai Tai's each...we needed them after the rough travel day w/DH and all his ailments. Had the great calamari, some oysters and yummy stone crab claws...

Oh well, maybe we will see you today at Epcot, I will be pushing DH in a wheelchair so keep your eyes open for us, I'll look for a tired auntie with a Grey Goose lemon slushie! :)

Hopefully it will be warmer today (we haven't ventured out and about yet...)

Oh man we missed you again! This stinks! We will be at MK tomorrow and AK on Sunday...maybe we will see you there!

This made me laugh :rotfl2: Hey, atleast you haven't been thrown up on, asked where do babies come from, screamed at for picking out the wrong outfit to wear to school and have snot rubbed on your shirt, . Oh, and you get to sleep beside your husband...just wait...we usually have a kid in bed with us every other night it seems :crowded:

**secretly it's all good though**

Loving your reviews :thumbsup2 I can't believe how cold it is though. Is that typical? We have never been this time of year.

Oh no honey, I have had the snot rubbed all over the waist of my coat since that is where her nose meets! Not for nothing but she knows I have kleenex but doesnt need it..or so she says!

Couldn't have said it better!:thumbsup2

Nicki - I'm so glad Fulton's once again impressed, we LOVED it!

It is the best food ever isnt it! And the best cocktails!

[MickeyNicki]

You really are my long lost twin :cool1: :rotfl2: :lmao: The rest of dinner sounded good too, but I love Mai Tai's and the 151 floater is like the cherry on top :thumbsup2

Ooh yeah girl, as the nieces have been saying lately, THEY ROCK!

:rotfl2: that is to funny... kids can be a big ol pain in the rump, but they do have another side.. and that keeps us moms going... ;) I have a 11 yr old the never lets me sit, stand walk beside my husband.. since he is the last of 3.. I have grown used to it... my hubby still hates it though.

P.S. I have to admit at the end of the day.. I am ready for a big ole glass of red wine... whew...

Gotta tell ya, DH gave me a kiss this morning while we were waiting for the monorail and the little one, Kayla, said...Eeewwww...dont do that its disgusting...Nicki dont let him to that to you anymore!

:rotfl2: :rotfl2: :rotfl2: Sorry sweetie! But I bet they'll say at the end of the trip: "My Aunt Nicki and Uncle Todd are the bestest in the world!" :cheer2: (and why wouldn't they be for taking them to WDW! ;) )

Hey, thanks for the beautiful pictures!!! I'm putting them on my screen saver... I can't wait... though it looks a lot warmer and greener than the pictures I could take right now... mine are all white.

Thank you! You and your daughter are going to be THRIILLED with the CL at the Poly!

Hey I am from Long Island too and I put ranch dressing on dominoes and chucky cheese pizza!!I didn't know it was a geographical thing!!

But its a GOOD thing ha ha

I'm in for another great set of reviews!

Loving your reviews! We will be at the Poly Aug. 23rd for the 3rd time!:cool1:

Thanks you guys!

I THINK YOU ARE AMAZING for taking your neices. Its got to be hard when your not use to having them around all the time. I'm a single mom and its hard sometimes but worth every minute of it!! :)
BTW, I love fried seafood but I've never had fried lobster. How was it!?

Day by day it is getting a bit easier for me...DH seems like a natural and that just isnt fair! When I get a bit testy with the little one she runs to him and hangs out with him for a while and with the older one she tells DH to get me a nice light up drink again!

Love the reviews, completely with you on 1900 PF the worst meal I've ever had in my life, until I had dinner there as well as breakfast and that was equally as bad.

Love the live report and full marks for being awake enough to post while you have two children in tow.

I have to tell you I start to fade the minute we get back into the room but once we have all had baths they are zonked out and my batteries are re-charged!

I agree as well! We had dinner there and not only did we wait 45 minutes past our ADR time, (I know, it's not a reservation), but the food was horrible. My hubby had one plate and said he was ready to go and get CS back at the Poly. If it wouldn't have been for the characters it would have been even more disappointing.
We know better now. :)

That is so wild, that is what DH said we should have done..eaten CS at the Poly! What a waste of money huh?

Nicki - as always I love your reviews! Thanks for sharing! :) What I wouldn't do for some Disney food right now!

Really enjoying your report. Fultons looks good.

Thanks you guys!

DH actually asked me when can we go back to WDW WITHOUT the children! :rotfl2:

We really miss the quiet romantic meals!!

I'm looking forward to when I can put both my boys in the Neverland Club and enjoy a meal without a character in my face! :rotfl:

Oh, don't get me started on the potty breaks! DS4 had to go while waiting in line for Test Track. Do you know what a nightmare it is to get out of that queue and how mad :mad: I was to have to stand at the END of the line again!

Sleeping! Oh don't even go there! We always find a kid in bed between us! :lmao:

Hope you had a WARM and fun day!
Mare

You know DH and I will be back in 5 weeks and all he keeps saying to me is, This is for the girls, we will have a REAL WDW time in March!

Great updates!!! I know what you are saying about bathroom trips also! Last trip we got all the way to the busses and my daughter decided that she had to go to the bathroom "NOW!" This was after I had asked her when we were walking past them. :crazy2:

Well, we missed our bus and had to wait for the next one.:rolleyes2

Keep the reviews coming!

Thanks Again!
Kim

She was good today with the bathroom thing but we still have two days to go! Hope she doesnt pull that again!

man what a great review u have going....i jumped on board last night to read what u had to date and now i am hooked.
and the thing about ppl with kids ..cracked me up....well cant wait to hear more. we leave in 10 days for disney.
and i too think auntie nicki rocks!!!!!!!!!!! have a drink for me girl cause i am goin alone with 2...5yr olds. so anyone goin to the world between feb 2-9th yes i will be the mother pushin a double stroller with one hand and a nice drink in the other..lol

Oh man are you a brave one! I dont think I could handle that alone! As it is DH tells me that I may have to take them to MK in the am by myself as he is way too tired....he is covered in Ben Gay, has the entire room smelling like a hospital!

Hi Nicki! Reading your review straight from Naples :beach: ! It's been super cold here too !! I would much rather be enjoying this cold weather up there though LOL!
Looking forward to more pics:banana:

I figure hot or cold WDW is better than any other place!

[MickeyNicki]

Hello again everyone and thank you so much for spending your time reading my report!

I just have to tell you something about last night. We were all at DTD and I was paying for something with the older on, Adrianna, and the little one Kayla told Todd that she had something to show him so off they went. Well at that time my sister called so Adrianna and I were talking to her for about 15 minutes. When we went to find the other two they were laying on the floor with 2 other castmembers playing with the stuffed animals and Kayla was basically telling them all about her trip and her life and just about everything else!

It was so cute, she gave them both a hug and told me they were her new friends. Todd said she wanted to show him the baby dalmation but the last one that she saw was gone! She was so upset and one of the castmembers saw her and said, Princess whats wrong? So she told him about the dog, he told her to wait right there and he went and brought out a huge armful of those dogs (and of course I had to buy it) and then they started talking and another CM came by and they all hung out and had fun....these people were fantastic!

And another thing happened and it was the worst thing I have ever seen at WDW. We went to Epcot today and Todd and the older one went to TestTrack and Kayla and I went to meet the characters. There was a woman in line in front of us and was alone. We are there for about 10 minutes when there is a huge commotion and a SCREAMING kids was brought in the place in a stoller. He was very young and just crying like crazy and NO ONE was with him. Seemed a few people saw him in the stroller alone and reported it to a CM who wheeled him in out of the cold and they radioed for security. The woman who was in front of us freaked out and said hey thats my son what are you doing with him? The CM said this is your son, he was outside alone what are you doing in here? She said she wanted to see the characters and her husband was watching him. The CM said no he isnt around and we have security taking your son to the office. She said hold on let me call my DH and SHE DIDNT GET OUT OF THE LINE ONCE! The security guy said ma'am get out of the line please (by now everyone in the line is getting really hot and saying alot of things about this woman). She tells the guy to hand her the baby...the security guy looked stunned and at that time the husband comes in, takes the baby and the woman IS STILL IN LINE, BY HERSELF! A bunch of us cut her and walked away because it was a really bad scene.....even now the sight of that poor screaming baby is freaking me out.

[traci]

And another thing happened and it was the worst thing I have ever seen at WDW. We went to Epcot today and Todd and the older one went to TestTrack and Kayla and I went to meet the characters. There was a woman in line in front of us and was alone. We are there for about 10 minutes when there is a huge commotion and a SCREAMING kids was brought in the place in a stoller. He was very young and just crying like crazy and NO ONE was with him. Seemed a few people saw him in the stroller alone and reported it to a CM who wheeled him in out of the cold and they radioed for security. The woman who was in front of us freaked out and said hey thats my son what are you doing with him? The CM said this is your son, he was outside alone what are you doing in here? She said she wanted to see the characters and her husband was watching him. The CM said no he isnt around and we have security taking your son to the office. She said hold on let me call my DH and SHE DIDNT GET OUT OF THE LINE ONCE! The security guy said ma'am get out of the line please (by now everyone in the line is getting really hot and saying alot of things about this woman). She tells the guy to hand her the baby...the security guy looked stunned and at that time the husband comes in, takes the baby and the woman IS STILL IN LINE, BY HERSELF! A bunch of us cut her and walked away because it was a really bad scene.....even now the sight of that poor screaming baby is freaking me out.

That poor baby. To think meeting characters would trump this woman's child. Unbelievable :sad2: I am also stunned.

[KatMark]

Hello again everyone and thank you so much for spending your time reading my report!

I just have to tell you something about last night. We were all at DTD and I was paying for something with the older on, Adrianna, and the little one Kayla told Todd that she had something to show him so off they went. Well at that time my sister called so Adrianna and I were talking to her for about 15 minutes. When we went to find the other two they were laying on the floor with 2 other castmembers playing with the stuffed animals and Kayla was basically telling them all about her trip and her life and just about everything else!

It was so cute, she gave them both a hug and told me they were her new friends. Todd said she wanted to show him the baby dalmation but the last one that she saw was gone! She was so upset and one of the castmembers saw her and said, Princess whats wrong? So she told him about the dog, he told her to wait right there and he went and brought out a huge armful of those dogs (and of course I had to buy it) and then they started talking and another CM came by and they all hung out and had fun....these people were fantastic!
What a terrific story. And you read so many complaints about CM's lately. What a great group. And what a nice Auntie to buy her a dog.



And another thing happened and it was the worst thing I have ever seen at WDW. We went to Epcot today and Todd and the older one went to TestTrack and Kayla and I went to meet the characters. There was a woman in line in front of us and was alone. We are there for about 10 minutes when there is a huge commotion and a SCREAMING kids was brought in the place in a stoller. He was very young and just crying like crazy and NO ONE was with him. Seemed a few people saw him in the stroller alone and reported it to a CM who wheeled him in out of the cold and they radioed for security. The woman who was in front of us freaked out and said hey thats my son what are you doing with him? The CM said this is your son, he was outside alone what are you doing in here? She said she wanted to see the characters and her husband was watching him. The CM said no he isnt around and we have security taking your son to the office. She said hold on let me call my DH and SHE DIDNT GET OUT OF THE LINE ONCE! The security guy said ma'am get out of the line please (by now everyone in the line is getting really hot and saying alot of things about this woman). She tells the guy to hand her the baby...the security guy looked stunned and at that time the husband comes in, takes the baby and the woman IS STILL IN LINE, BY HERSELF! A bunch of us cut her and walked away because it was a really bad scene.....even now the sight of that poor screaming baby is freaking me out.
Why does this not surprise me? I have seen this a couple of times while at Disney--parents just leaving their child unattended or not paying any attention and thinking of only themselves.

[MickeyNicki]

This morning we were all up bright and early for our Princess Breakfast. It was super cold and we walked to the TTC from the Poly and the kids saw frost on the grass for the first time ever!

Here they are all bundled up...this is a ridiculous hat but helps us find her in a crowd.

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Kayla with the puppy from last night

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Lucky us we were the first ones there and got to ride in the front of the monorail..it was nice and warm! Got into Epcot super fast and trotted over to Norway for our breakfast.

First off the music in there was loud, like blow your ears off loud and the CM said they apologize for it, they were trying to repair it for 2 days...hmm WDW and they cannot fix the music?

So we meet with Belle and were seated right away...served cold weak coffee, hot cocoa and warm OJ....we let our server know and he replaced the coffee and the juice....second time around it was perfect. We all helped ourself to the buffet, croissants (really good), lingonberry muffins (Kayla pigged out and had 3), cinnamon buns (amazing), lingonberry danish (the best thing on the entire buffet), lox and the fixings, fantastic strawberries, grapes, melons, pineapple and cheese and salami which the older one couldnt get enough of.

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Then we had the platter of food (which we had 3 off...if it is one meal these kids love its breakfast and that is fine with me as long as they eat). The eggs were incredible (get it, incredible edible egg?) and the potatoes were amazing. Crispy bacon and spicy sausage, whats not to love?

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I also asked if the kids could get french toast or something and our wonderful server said they could get pancakes. The kids said they were just ok, a bit overcooked for them.

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We saw Mary Poppins first, then Aurora (she almost skipped us by accident but the waiter caught it and made sure she came over and she spent a lot of time with Kayla), Jasmine and Snow White. Everything about this meal, from the food to the terrific character interaction was perfect and I would not hesitate to eat here again, with or without the kids...I saw Todd giving Jasmine the eye...then I flashed him MY EYE and he went back to his plate of eggs!

If you have kids, boys and girls, they will adore this place!

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[ChelleinNC]

Oh Nicki, what a wonderful story :goodvibes and a horrible story :sad2: I can't imagine what was wrong with that woman.

[MickeyNicki]

Hey guys, I apologize about some of the pics but the kids are really getting into taking food pics so some of them are from the girls....train em young I say

[MickeyNicki]

We had a great morning, made it to Soarin twice and got FP, went to TT twice, saw everything there was to see. Lots of crowds and sadly, the Brazilian groups were there again, chanting, clapping and just being a huge irritant.

Lunchtime called so the little one got McDs again, hey at least she eats the 6 piece but was bummed no apples just fries. She insisted on a picture for you guys. DH had to block her from the birds...why cant WDW do something about them? There are hundreds of seagulls and they are mean and nasty!

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Todd and I knew we had to get to Tangierine Cafe...it was perfect as Moroccan was playing at the new location to the side of the bathrooms so the kids danced for a bit. We had a nice booth and Kayla napped while we pigged out. Of course I had the .....falafel wrap! Just fantastic, love the couscous here, totally perfect meal.

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DH branched out and ordered the chicken schawarma platter...omigod, can you say HEAVEN ON A PLATE?? We never had this before but I have to tell you this is our go to meal every time for Epcot...unbelivable! The chicken had so much flavor and was so moist. To die for taboulleh and couscous and the hummus is out of this world. He loves the olive salad too.

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Over to Germany for some gummies for the kids, finished walking around the countries..no booze for me this time since I was too full from lunch! I totally made up for it at dinner.

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[mrsturtle]

thanks for the great reviews. i always look forward to reading them and seeing the great pics. i love that you tell both the good and the bad. i may have to consider breakfast in norway which i at first didn't bc we have 2 little "pirates"pirate: i am anxiously awaiting the rest of your reviews. stay warm and have a great trip!!!

[ChelleinNC]

Breakfast looked yummy and the pics of the girls are adorable princess:

The girls have never seen frost on the grass? I really need to move farther south!

[MickeyNicki]

DING DING DING dinner time!

I had planned on Coral Reef for dinner because the girls like the aquarium so much. We were seated within minutes of checking in, top tier right in the middle with a beautiful view of the tank.

So the natives were getting very very restless, DH included. First things up, get them each a drink, coke and ice tea. Then bring on the bread and stuff their faces. Awesome bread, we had three baskets (hey at least they were eating!) and the oil/balsamic vinegar dip was great!

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Yes that is my Magical Star cocktail you see there, what you dont see are the other empty glasses that came later. I think the girls are trying to get me drunk because they want to get the light up cubes from my glass...so they keep pestering me to order another one...ok no complaints just roll me outta here! DH had the Octopus Juice, a pina colada with chambord...sooo yummy!

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The kids were so difficult...the older one wanted a shrimp dish...the waitress said they do not have shrimp..I said you have 3 grilled shrimp appies can you just grill up some shrimp and put it on a plate? I dont care how much it costs! She said no, DH was nuts and said please check with the chef....she came out and said he could give her 4 shrimp and fries for $11.95....and then Adrianna says she changed her mind and just wants pizza....Ok Nic, relax and take a nice big gulp of that cocktail and breathe, just breathe.

Ok please give each kids pizza, fries and the build it yourself sundae. Kids ate the pizza but said the fries were awful...and they were right they were cold and mushy and nasty.

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DH and I shared the most wonderful delish caesar salad, it was better than Fultons last night!

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Todd had the NY Strip and said it was just eh. He said FF had a much better steak and this one didnt wow him. He loved the potatoes though

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I had the seasonal catch, grouper that was pan seared with wild mushroom and scallop risotto with a celery root nage finish and parsley truffle oil. The fish and the sauce was to die for, just wonderful and I was a very very very happy girl. The risotto would have been just perfect if it wasnt so salty. Other than that I loved my dish.

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For dessert the kids had a great time with the sundae and they ate it all. A decent size scoop of vanilla ice cream with hot fudge, sprinkles and M&M's

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Todd and I shared the butterscotch creme brulee...OMIGOD if you like butterscotch you have to order this, pure indulgence on a plate...wow it was so good! DH also had a pathetic cup of coffee...WDW should not call their coffee COFFEE, they should call it brown water with no taste.

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The menu is different than online too...here is the new one

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[MickeyNicki]

Now tomorrow we have a very early Ohana breakfast, then DH is sending me to MK with the kids without him....seems the wimp cant take WDW with the girls and his legs "Dont want to move anymore" Oh come on! Kayla is 6 and she can do it!

So if he does ditch me I am so screwed...and MK has no booze people...what am I going to do?

For lunch I think we will go to CHH and if DH stays behind he will call room service...what a skunk! I want to lay around and order room service! Hmmm that gives me a great idea...RENT -A- PARENT! Hire parent stand ins to take kids to the parks and let the real parents relax!

We will leave the park around 2, hang by they pool since it is supposed to be warm and have dinner at Kona. Tomorrow is our last full day so I have to get their butts in the Volcano pool or I will never hear the end of it!

One more thing I forgot to tell you....in the last 3 days all the parks we went to they have the survey people asking you questions but this time they are asking you about the cleanliness of the parks, bathrooms, restaurants, are we seeing park attendants etc...and DH and I noticed yesterday and today the bathrooms are gross, there is a lot of litter around and no one picking it up, there are not as many CM's as we usually see....and there is still alot of Xmas cups, napkins, and some plates at the CS places....the most Celebration merchandise we saw was today at Epcot...the rest of the place does not look to be celebrating. Capt Cooks are still selling the old 08 mugs, no sign of the new ones yet....which stinks since they are trying to promote the new theme.

Also at Epcot three rides were constantly breaking down. Many stations at Club Cool are out of service, the customize your soda bottle at Club Cool is not working either and out of order sign is on them...the older one wanted to do it but the CM said sorry it was broken...DH was so mad he said than remove the items or put a sign on it so others do not know they cannot have what they see.

Then on the way home the monorail going to the resorts was broken down and they had no idea when it would be fixed so we had to walk and carry the little one...that is NO FUN AT ALL!




Goodnight all!

[MickeyNicki]

That poor baby. To think meeting characters would trump this woman's child. Unbelievable :sad2: I am also stunned.

Why does this not surprise me? I have seen this a couple of times while at Disney--parents just leaving their child unattended or not paying any attention and thinking of only themselves.

Oh Nicki, what a wonderful story :goodvibes and a horrible story :sad2: I can't imagine what was wrong with that woman.

I just hate the fact that I (as well as others) had to witness something like that!

thanks for the great reviews. i always look forward to reading them and seeing the great pics. i love that you tell both the good and the bad. i may have to consider breakfast in norway which i at first didn't bc we have 2 little "pirates"pirate: i am anxiously awaiting the rest of your reviews. stay warm and have a great trip!!!

Breakfast looked yummy and the pics of the girls are adorable princess:

The girls have never seen frost on the grass? I really need to move farther south!

It was a fantastic breakfast! You guys would love it!

[KatMark]

Now tomorrow we have a very early Ohana breakfast, then DH is sending me to MK with the kids without him....seems the wimp cant take WDW with the girls and his legs "Dont want to move anymore" Oh come on! Kayla is 6 and she can do it!

So if he does ditch me I am so screwed...and MK has no booze people...what am I going to do?

For lunch I think we will go to CHH and if DH stays behind he will call room service...what a skunk! I want to lay around and order room service! Hmmm that gives me a great idea...RENT -A- PARENT! Hire parent stand ins to take kids to the parks and let the real parents relax!

We will leave the park around 2, hang by they pool since it is supposed to be warm and have dinner at Kona. Tomorrow is our last full day so I have to get their butts in the Volcano pool or I will never hear the end of it!

One more thing I forgot to tell you....in the last 3 days all the parks we went to they have the survey people asking you questions but this time they are asking you about the cleanliness of the parks, bathrooms, restaurants, are we seeing park attendants etc...and DH and I noticed yesterday and today the bathrooms are gross, there is a lot of litter around and no one picking it up, there are not as many CM's as we usually see....and there is still alot of Xmas cups, napkins, and some plates at the CS places....the most Celebration merchandise we saw was today at Epcot...the rest of the place does not look to be celebrating. Capt Cooks are still selling the old 08 mugs, no sign of the new ones yet....which stinks since they are trying to promote the new theme.



Goodnight all!


You will be fine with the girls at MK--just think of it as "girls day out" and leave poophead Todd behind. The girls will have a blast at MK. Just enjoy the day and can't wait for the reviews for tomorrow. We've been thinking of trying Kona and will await your reviews.

[Mich123]

Love the review of Akershaus--I'm sending my parents there with my daughters next month and I'm relieved to see that it looks awesome. Actually, it looks like I might be a little jealous! :sad:

Can't wait to see the review of Ohana, we also have ressies there 'cause my DH couldn't pass up breakfast with Stitch!

Hope you have a great weekend!

[mickeymotto]

Lovin' your TR and reviews as usual.:thumbsup2 Just lookin' at that Shwarma Plattter is makin' me hungry!!:goodvibes

[LAWalz23]

Great reviews! I don't have my own kids but have been taking my twin niece and nephew since they were 3, they are 11 now, and nothing beats watching them have a good time!
Another LIer here and I agree 100% that pizza in Florida needs something like ranch dressing to make it edible!

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

Hey there Nicki I just found this live report! I always seem to miss the first few days.
I am so sorry to hear about your dinner the first night because I kind of wanted to do that but we will just do GFC instead. I know you loved that so it is probably a safe bet.
I can't wait to read more!

[alan_renfroe]

Just found your latest report! I'm subscribing!

[Charleston Princess]

What a cute story about the CM's and the stuffed animals! However, what a haunting story about that mother??? What is wrong with her???

Your nieces are precious!!! You will have fun tomorrow at MK! Just go with the flow and don't get too stressed!

The lack of cleanliness of WDW concerns me! That is one of the reasons we love going there, so if they are sacrificing upkeep in light of trying to save money that really worries me. :scared:

The chicken schawarma platter looks delicious!!! I had already decided we were eating at Tangierine this next trip -- now I know what I want to order.

[AngVT]

DH had the Octopus Juice, a pina colada with chambord...sooo yummy!

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OMGosh!!!!!! WHY haven't I seen this thing around? I LOVE Chambord!!!! (It looks so yummy!!!!) MMM, gonna have to go in Coral Reef for some appies and booze!!! LOL!

You know... I bet they have some vodka nips at the store at Poly... I've heard that the dole whip float with Vodka is good.... LOL!

I cannot believe some people, leave your kid, and go on a ride alone? That's just very poor parenting. makes me sick.

When are you all going to TH breakfast? I thought it was this trip???

It looks like Cait and I will be going to Akershus... the breakfast looks yummy! Thanks for all of the pictures! (And Tangerine Cafe was already on my list of CS places to go... I love Chicken Shawirma!)

[ChelleinNC]

Now tomorrow we have a very early Ohana breakfast, then DH is sending me to MK with the kids without him....seems the wimp cant take WDW with the girls and his legs "Dont want to move anymore" Oh come on! Kayla is 6 and she can do it!

So if he does ditch me I am so screwed...and MK has no booze people...what am I going to do?

Bring your own and make special Dole Whips ;)
For lunch I think we will go to CHH and if DH stays behind he will call room service...what a skunk! I want to lay around and order room service! Hmmm that gives me a great idea...RENT -A- PARENT! Hire parent stand ins to take kids to the parks and let the real parents relax!

Ummm, honey I think the girls mom already did that :laughing:

We will leave the park around 2, hang by they pool since it is supposed to be warm and have dinner at Kona. Tomorrow is our last full day so I have to get their butts in the Volcano pool or I will never hear the end of it!

One more thing I forgot to tell you....in the last 3 days all the parks we went to they have the survey people asking you questions but this time they are asking you about the cleanliness of the parks, bathrooms, restaurants, are we seeing park attendants etc...and DH and I noticed yesterday and today the bathrooms are gross, there is a lot of litter around and no one picking it up, there are not as many CM's as we usually see....and there is still alot of Xmas cups, napkins, and some plates at the CS places....the most Celebration merchandise we saw was today at Epcot...the rest of the place does not look to be celebrating. Capt Cooks are still selling the old 08 mugs, no sign of the new ones yet....which stinks since they are trying to promote the new theme.
I hope if they're surveying about it that means they're willing to step back up to higher standards. We were a little disappointed in December, trash cans/ash trays overflowing, bathrooms weren't in the best shape. It wasn't the level I expect from Disney :sad2:
Also at Epcot three rides were constantly breaking down. Many stations at Club Cool are out of service, the customize your soda bottle at Club Cool is not working either and out of order sign is on them...the older one wanted to do it but the CM said sorry it was broken...DH was so mad he said than remove the items or put a sign on it so others do not know they cannot have what they see.

Then on the way home the monorail going to the resorts was broken down and they had no idea when it would be fixed so we had to walk and carry the little one...that is NO FUN AT ALL!

that really stinks!

Goodnight all!

I know you liked your entree at Coral Reef, but overall did you think the entire meal was worth the money? We haven't been there in years (since they had the peanut butter playdough for dessert--if anyone remembers that far back :rolleyes: ) My kids aren't into aquariums, so if we went, it would have to be for the food & service.
Can't wait for the next update, we haven't been to Ohana's or Kona for a very long time.

Don't worry, you'll be fine at MK by yourself today. It may even be easier because there isn't a "good cop" for the girls to run to. It's Disney World, it's Magic Kingdom, go have fun! I'm sure it will be magical for the 3 Princesses today pixiedust:

[PrincessDisney96]

Loving the reviews. Subscribing:)

[traci]

Tell the girls they are soooo cute! And I LOVE the hat :) They are really adorable Nicki :flower3:

Now you have me wanting to try Akershus for breakfast! The food looks really good.

[MickeyNicki]

You will be fine with the girls at MK--just think of it as "girls day out" and leave poophead Todd behind. The girls will have a blast at MK. Just enjoy the day and can't wait for the reviews for tomorrow. We've been thinking of trying Kona and will await your reviews.

Well those plans went out the window...will post why in a few minutes

Love the review of Akershaus--I'm sending my parents there with my daughters next month and I'm relieved to see that it looks awesome. Actually, it looks like I might be a little jealous! :sad:

Can't wait to see the review of Ohana, we also have ressies there 'cause my DH couldn't pass up breakfast with Stitch!

Hope you have a great weekend!

They will love the Princess Breakfast...missed our Ohana tho :sad2:

Lovin' your TR and reviews as usual.:thumbsup2 Just lookin' at that Shwarma Plattter is makin' me hungry!!:goodvibes

Ooh it was awesome!

Great reviews! I don't have my own kids but have been taking my twin niece and nephew since they were 3, they are 11 now, and nothing beats watching them have a good time!
Another LIer here and I agree 100% that pizza in Florida needs something like ranch dressing to make it edible!

They are so cute and having fun but I have to tell you I am ready to go home! My sister is driving me mental!

Hey there Nicki I just found this live report! I always seem to miss the first few days.
I am so sorry to hear about your dinner the first night because I kind of wanted to do that but we will just do GFC instead. I know you loved that so it is probably a safe bet.
I can't wait to read more!

Yes GFC is a million times better than 1900 PF. Thanks for joining in!

Just found your latest report! I'm subscribing!

Hi Alan! Cannot wait to read yours!

What a cute story about the CM's and the stuffed animals! However, what a haunting story about that mother??? What is wrong with her???

Your nieces are precious!!! You will have fun tomorrow at MK! Just go with the flow and don't get too stressed!

The lack of cleanliness of WDW concerns me! That is one of the reasons we love going there, so if they are sacrificing upkeep in light of trying to save money that really worries me. :scared:

The chicken schawarma platter looks delicious!!! I had already decided we were eating at Tangierine this next trip -- now I know what I want to order.

DH keeps saying that Disney is slipping and for us, since we go about 6 times a year, we can really see the little things ya know?

OMGosh!!!!!! WHY haven't I seen this thing around? I LOVE Chambord!!!! (It looks so yummy!!!!) MMM, gonna have to go in Coral Reef for some appies and booze!!! LOL!

You know... I bet they have some vodka nips at the store at Poly... I've heard that the dole whip float with Vodka is good.... LOL!

I cannot believe some people, leave your kid, and go on a ride alone? That's just very poor parenting. makes me sick.

When are you all going to TH breakfast? I thought it was this trip???

It looks like Cait and I will be going to Akershus... the breakfast looks yummy! Thanks for all of the pictures! (And Tangerine Cafe was already on my list of CS places to go... I love Chicken Shawirma!)


Cait will love it! Never to old for the Princesses! Well I had to cancel the TH breakfast, you will see why in a minute.

I know you liked your entree at Coral Reef, but overall did you think the entire meal was worth the money? We haven't been there in years (since they had the peanut butter playdough for dessert--if anyone remembers that far back :rolleyes: ) My kids aren't into aquariums, so if we went, it would have to be for the food & service.
Can't wait for the next update, we haven't been to Ohana's or Kona for a very long time.

Don't worry, you'll be fine at MK by yourself today. It may even be easier because there isn't a "good cop" for the girls to run to. It's Disney World, it's Magic Kingdom, go have fun! I'm sure it will be magical for the 3 Princesses today pixiedust:

Um for me Coral Reef was a dead hit right on, I really enjoyed it! For Todd he liked everything but the steak...so maybe if we go another time he will try the pork....he isnt a huge fish eater, one or two bites is good for him. The kids loved looking at the tank and the divers and the HUMONGOUS Crush turtle. I would like to go back but I think DH prefers the countries instead.

Loving the reviews. Subscribing:)

Thanks!

Tell the girls they are soooo cute! And I LOVE the hat :) They are really adorable Nicki :flower3:

Now you have me wanting to try Akershus for breakfast! The food looks really good.

They are such great little kids!

[TigerKat]

I'm not sure if I told you that I had the falafel wrap and LOVED it, thanks!

The girls are adorable, hoping y'all have a great day today.:thumbsup2

[accountingbabe08]

Remember Nicki your in the most magical place in the world and you can do anything.


I took my daughter for 6 days to WDW by myself, let me just say it wore both of us out.


Belinda

[MickeyNicki]

Oh you guys, I knew it was going to happen, I could just feel it...I was too lucky for too long...I dealt with going number 2 and wiping little yucky noses but the worst, the gawd awful thing that could possibly happen to someone like me happened....I had to deal with......SICKNESS! You know the kind, the kid wakes you up at 1am and was sick in the bed?

Me, the one that has zero kids, the one that can get sick just thinking about it had to deal with the worst event ever...comforting a very sick little 6 year old while trying not to be ill herself.

At one am Kayla woke me up, poor little thing. Todd, again no kid experience here either, called Mousekeeping and I took her in the bathroom. Mousekeeping is fantastic, they stripped the bed, brought in a cleaner to take care of the mattress and the carpet.

This happened again at 3 and again at 4:30....again Mousekeeping couldnt be more understanding and accommodating and were at our room within 10 minutes with more sheets, towels and everything else. They came by around 9am to tell us they will clean the carpets completely and change the mattress at noon today. THe poor CM that came to our rescue was amazing, he said there were 2 other little ones in our building that had the same problem too. Todd kept tipping him $20 for his troubles, trust me he was totally worth it....I wouldnt want to do it.

It has to be the very cold weather, the excitement of the trip, the food and stuff too. So now she is on a water and dry cereal diet...had to skip the Ohana breakfast and I cancelled the TH breakfast too because that is just too much for her to handle. We are still in PJ's this morning, have to love my DH who went to the food court to get us some bagels and coffee (I need it no matter how terrible it is). I think I had 4 hours of sleep total, Todd maybe 6. The little one woke up and said she feels so much better.

So now I have no idea what we are doing today. Maybe go to MK around noon for a few hours? Should I keep the Kona dinner and if so what should I feed her so we do not have a repeat of last night? How about lunch....what should she eat?

She says she wants to go swimming, is it safe to let her?

Sorry for all the questions but I am at a loss here and my sister is ZERO help to me right now...she is doing nothing but giving me grief and major attitude. Can you believe she wants me to take pics of them on rides and niot with charcters and general pics? How am I supposed to do that? THis is not a fair ground park where I can stay off to the side and snap pictures, this place is packed and I am on the ride with them.....I swear she is making this so hard on me!

Todd just got back with bagels and coffee...and they were pretty good but forgive me no pics of these ha ha

[accountingbabe08]

If it were me and she had sniffles yesterday I would skip the pool. What is the temperature outside? Maybe the food court has some chicken noodle soup or saltine crackers. it might be just a 24 hour bug that is going around and chances are her stomach does feel better.


I would see how she feels later but she should be ok to go to Kona I would think.

MK should be ok too.

Good Luck!!!

I hope she feels better and you too.

[dizneeat]

Oh my god, how awful!! :sad1:

I hope Kayla stays feeling better and that you will get to enjoy at least part of the day!
Sorry, no advice on anything else - no kids here either! I can only offer lots of pixiedust: for all of you!

Hang in there! :goodvibes

[ChelleinNC]

Oh you guys, I knew it was going to happen, I could just feel it...I was too lucky for too long...I dealt with going number 2 and wiping little yucky noses but the worst, the gawd awful thing that could possibly happen to someone like me happened....I had to deal with......SICKNESS! You know the kind, the kid wakes you up at 1am and was sick in the bed?

Me, the one that has zero kids, the one that can get sick just thinking about it had to deal with the worst event ever...comforting a very sick little 6 year old while trying not to be ill herself.

At one am Kayla woke me up, poor little thing. Todd, again no kid experience here either, called Mousekeeping and I took her in the bathroom. Mousekeeping is fantastic, they stripped the bed, brought in a cleaner to take care of the mattress and the carpet.

This happened again at 3 and again at 4:30....again Mousekeeping couldnt be more understanding and accommodating and were at our room within 10 minutes with more sheets, towels and everything else. They came by around 9am to tell us they will clean the carpets completely and change the mattress at noon today. THe poor CM that came to our rescue was amazing, he said there were 2 other little ones in our building that had the same problem too. Todd kept tipping him $20 for his troubles, trust me he was totally worth it....I wouldnt want to do it.

It has to be the very cold weather, the excitement of the trip, the food and stuff too. So now she is on a water and dry cereal diet...had to skip the Ohana breakfast and I cancelled the TH breakfast too because that is just too much for her to handle. We are still in PJ's this morning, have to love my DH who went to the food court to get us some bagels and coffee (I need it no matter how terrible it is). I think I had 4 hours of sleep total, Todd maybe 6. The little one woke up and said she feels so much better.

So now I have no idea what we are doing today. Maybe go to MK around noon for a few hours? Should I keep the Kona dinner and if so what should I feed her so we do not have a repeat of last night? How about lunch....what should she eat?

She says she wants to go swimming, is it safe to let her?

Sorry for all the questions but I am at a loss here and my sister is ZERO help to me right now...she is doing nothing but giving me grief and major attitude. Can you believe she wants me to take pics of them on rides and niot with charcters and general pics? How am I supposed to do that? THis is not a fair ground park where I can stay off to the side and snap pictures, this place is packed and I am on the ride with them.....I swear she is making this so hard on me!

Todd just got back with bagels and coffee...and they were pretty good but forgive me no pics of these ha ha

First, take a deep breath (you may need to step outside to do that) Ok, now relax, it will all be fine :hug:

Have Kayla take it easy this morning, make sure she's drinking--that's more important than food. If she really wants to eat something, let her. Somethings sound like the worst possible thing to eat with an upset stomach, but I've learned with my kids that their bodies tell them what they need/want. Just have her eat a small amount at first, if it sits well then she can have more. I wouldn't cancel dinner yet, these stomach bugs can pass quickly and she may be completely fine in a couple of hours. She may or may not want to eat much, but the rest of you will need to anyways.

As for swimming, as long as she's feeling better; hasn't thrown up in a few hours & isn't running a fever, I'd let her. Hopefully you'll both be able to take a nap and feel all better soon :goodvibes

[dancemomnj]

Yikes! You poor thing! I agree. See how she is today and take it easy. If she is up to food then I think you will be okay at Kona. I'm sure if you ask they could make something very bland for her if she needs to. Maybe some plain rice...
Is it warm enough to swim down there now?
Let us know how today goes for you! pixiedust: Sending you and Kayla pixie dust!

[momofdbsdc]

My son had this problem the other day. He was sick for about 5 hours and then he was great. He was starving and acted as if nothing ever happend.

Take it easy. Hopefully, it will pass soon and you will be able to enjoy the rest of your trip!

Good Luck!
Kim

[MickeyNicki]

I dont know what I would do without you guys, you are just wonderful to help me out!

I guess we are headed out to the pool now, it is around 68 and there are a ton of kids in the pool already...since we have a ground floor view of the pool and she can see them in it she wants to go and have fun too.

Hopefully we will end the day at MK and no more repeat perfomances of last night! Will post whatever we eat today later tonight.

And thanks again everyone, in the words of young Kayla, you are the bestest!

[ChelleinNC]

Tell Kayla that we think her Aunt Nicki is the bestest! Hope you have a magical day pixiedust:

[sandym718]

Yuk! I sure hope it's over for her and she's all better now!! As for food, the idea of chicken noodle soup is a good one. Bread should be fine, maybe applesauce, some plain rice? I would think Kona would have all of those, they should be accomodating. If she's fine all day today, though, and is able to keep down some basic stuff for lunch, and wants to eat a regular meal for dinner, it should probably fine. I'd just stay away from anything spicy or letting her stuff herself. Oh, and I'd avoid milk/dairy for at least today.

[TigerKat]

Oh Nicki, I'm sorry this happened.:hug: You've been given some excellent advice and I'll be praying that this passes very soon.

[traci]

well well well....after reading the great review of the Princess Storybook breafast I had to modify my ADR's! Although we are doing CRT my kids would love to see the Princesses again! Thank you so much for the great review Nicki pixiedust:

[mickeymotto]

Nicki, what a bummer about Kayla, but I'm glad she is feeling better.:flower3:

[TarzansKat]

Hon, I'm loving your reviews!

So sorry to hear the little one is sick. That's just no fun. I'm glad she's feeling better and hope you get to enjoy the pool. I'm with some of the other posters, make sure she's getting plenty to drink, and then if she feels up to it, maybe try some blander foods?

Hope things get better soon. :goodvibes

[TinkerBelle_325]

Awwww Nicki :grouphug: I'm so sorry to hear about your awful night. Its so difficult to try and be supportive and caring to children when they are sick and in your head you are freaking out. Sounds like you did an excellent job though!

Kona should be perfectly fine. They have fantastic bread (very good to absorb some of the acid in her tummy...gross but true!) And they used to have yummy chicken noodle soup. The chef at Kona is outstanding and will bend over backwards to accomodate people. He always comes out to our table and has made us off menu items before, so never fear its a great choice. :thumbsup2

Stay calm, take deep breaths and remember that kids are insanely resilient, they bounce right back from these things faster than you can imagine.

[KristinAnne]

Sorry about your bad night!! Glad she's feeling better though.
Breakfast at Norway looks so good!! I hope you are able to enjoy Kona tonight!

[Michelle_and_Aaron]

I hope right about now you guys are all having a great time in MK! It is scary when you are responsible for someone else's child and they get sick. You did fine though and it seems your dn is having a quick recovery. I can not wait to hear about the rest of the day an how the girls enjoyed the pool!

[rkwells]

I just want to take this moment to give all you guys that have kids a shout out...YOU ARE AMAZING!

How do you guys do it? I asked the 6 year old five times, do you have to go the bathroom...NO she says...then we get in line and she says I have to go the bathroom NOW! Do you have any idea how many times she did that to me??

Or swinging the chains in the ride lanes? Or not holding my hand in a crowd? Or being a picky eater? Or having a temper tantrum? Cant even sit next to my own husband, the little one keeps getting in the way ;) All these things that used to irk me as a non parental unit now I completely understand!

You guys are my heros...now I need another drink....where's the Tylenol??

From a mom of 2...Thank you!:rotfl: I tell my husband that we'll get to know each other again someday!:goodvibes

EDITED...Oh no, I just read about your niece getting sick. Hoping this passes quickly. Your nieces are very lucky to have your for an aunt!

[Mich123]

Hope Kayla is feeling better! I read your account of post midnight Mousekeeping to my DH and he was horrified AND impressed! Now we all know what to do in that worst case scenario...it's totally awesome that they took it upon themselves to clean the whole carpet and replace the mattress.

[tnmomof4]

I hope Kayla is feeling better, and I hope you all had a great day.

I have to agree with everyone else, that you are a great aunt. You are the kind of sister every sister wishes she could have!!

I am also so glad for you that mousekeeping was great.

By the way...I hope you did get some pictures of them with the characters. Those pics are the priceless ones!!

[goofygal531]

Sorry you had to deal with a sick kid, that's the worst! Hope Kayla is feeling much better today!

I have to thank you for posting pics of the pancakes from the Princess breakfast. We've avoided it since my DS4 doesn't eat eggs (only waffles, pancakes and french toast). I had read an old post of someone asking for pancakes but no one recently would confirm that they were still available. Leave it to you Nic to confirm it for me!! Thank you so much!!!! :thumbsup2

Hope you had a warm day by the pool!

[Ciciwoowoo]

Nicki,

I just got caught up and hope the day went better. I hope tonight is smooth sailing too!

Thank you for sharing!

[Charleston Princess]

Nicki, so sorry to hear about the little one. I hope the rest of your day went much better! :grouphug:

[MickeyNicki]

Hi everyone! Thank you so much for your advice and wishes for Kayla!

Well our morning started off very late, we all needed the sleep and rest so that is exactly what we did. Around 11 am Kayla decided she was up to the pool so we all put on our suits and off we went. I called housekeeping to let them know that we would be out of our room for a while....I saw them bringing in a new mattress around noon and they had the carpets completely cleaned and all new linens for both beds...again I cannot praise the staff at the Poly....even the housekeeper left a note to Kayla saying she hoped she felt much better today!

So we went to the pool and it was a beautiful day...started off cold but warmed up fast. She went in the water for about 30 minutes and then she and her Uncle Todd went to build sandcastles in the sand while the older one and I went on the slide and chilled in the pool with girl talk. Kayla fell asleep on the lounge chair for an hour and then in the hammock with DH for a bit. She had her dry cereal and was happy with that, the older one and I went to the food court to get Todd and I some lunch..Adrianna had the same cupcake as the other day and said it was great, I ordered the Lo Mein and BBQ pork sandwich for Todd and I to split.

The lo mein was incredible, noodles were perfectly cooked, the chicken was melt in your mouth and the sauce was awesome....totally worth stopping in here for lunch even if you are not staying at the Poly.

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The BBQ Pork sandwich was humongous and very good! The homemade Poly chips are sooo good we fought over them, some were wonton like, others were sweet potato and regular potato! The pork was very tender, melted in your mouth...nice tangy sauce with fresh pineapple, cucumber and tomato....awesome!

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DH and I scarfed down lunch and we hung out at the beach for a while, it was a great day for all of us, we needed to recharge and enjoy the warm weather. After a bit Todd needed a water so he came back with a Mickey Bar and a banana...here is what he came up with...take a bite of the mickey bar and then a bite of the banana and eat at the same time...it is SO AWESOME!!! The best concoction ever!

[MickeyNicki]

Around 3 we went in to take our showers and get ready for MK. Kayla wants spaghetti but Todd called the Poly and they do not have that on hand. I got on line and saw that the new CS place in CR has a pasta marinara...so we took the monorail over there and both kids had the little pasta hats (had to call them that or the kids would not eat them) plain with the sauce on the side. They loved it and ate the entire thing! PERFECT!! For 6 bucks this was a great deal!

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Here are some pics of the desserts at the new CS place.

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We made it over to MK around 5:30 and did all of Adventureland...the egg roll stand was open so Todd had to have an eggroll (blech from me and YUMMO from him) and the older one had to get the corndog, she loves them!

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We did all of Frontierland and headed to the HM...DH and I had to eat so we went to CHH. I tried the Tuna sandwich back in Aug and it had pickle relish in it...I am SO HAPPY to report that it NO LONGER DOES! The sandwich was the best thing I have had this trip! The bread is lightly toasted and nice and grainy, the tuna was perfect...I cannot wait to go back and get it again!

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Todd tried the Veggie chili and said it was great, and it was..tons of veggies and tons of flavor!

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He also had the BLT chicken salad, omigod it was sooooo tasty! Nice mixed greens with crispy bacon, not bits but REAL BACON! Awesome chicken nuggets too and when mixed with ranch dressing it was just wowza, so awesome!

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Now we are torn, which to do, Cosmic Rays or CHH?? Hmmm maybe both and skip a TS in MK!

On the way out DH had to get some fudge and they were making candy apples on Main Street...smelled like heaven

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Headed back to the Poly and I was getting our PhotoPass pictures (just and FYI if you lose you Photopass they can find it for you..just tell them the exact day, time and place that you used it and they will search all the pics taken until they find yours....all they need is one picture and boom...they have your lost pass and they can combine it with the other pass...how I know this is I lost the pass yesterday and was so upset!)

Met up with Todd and the kids and he was a doll baby and ordered me the drink that I love and a Bahama Mama for him. Thing is, we cannot just have one, we have to have 2 and so we did...and they were the perfect end to a very nice day.

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We leave tomorrow, we are all sad about it because we are having such a good time! Plans have changed and instead of TH at AK I booked a Kona breakfast (may cancel for the TS instead) and then we are going to check out of the room early and drive to AK and stay until 3pm....lunch at the AK park but I dont know what yet!

DH and I are planning on coming back in March at the POFQ but I just changed it back to the Poly because the food, the service and the room has been fantastic...the best CM service we have every experienced and it has been the time of our lives staying here...now we need to do it sans the kiddos! The little one is already asking when we are going back to our Hawaii house! I cannot tell you how many leis they have going home with them!

Have a good night everyone, I have to go pack up their loot!

[ChelleinNC]

I'm sooooo glad that Kayla feels better and you were all able to finish the day on a much better note :goodvibes

Gotta say, all those cupcakes looked YUMMY! :thumbsup2

Have fun tomorrow and a safe drive home :hug:

[Sazzo'sMommy]

So glad such a horrible night and early morning turned into a great day! Have a fantastic last day! Enjoy the drive back home...and knowing your coming back to the POLY! DD went with me on a DM DD trip at Christmas when she was 3...to this day the POLY is still her fav! I'm sure it will be Kayla's too!:thumbsup2

[SmallWorld71]

Been so busy, I just found your reviews!
I am so sorry the little one got sick, glad she is feeling better and hope you had a good day. It sounds like you were doing really well with all your restaurant choices (except Park Fare) up until that point and I know it was a big worry for you. :thumbsup2

[msce2]

Just got caught up. So glad that Kayla is feeling better. Having a sick child is no fun! Especially when you're not used to handling it. But it sounds like you handled the situation like a pro! Hope you enjoyed the rest of the trip!!!!

[Rootskate]

Glad to hear Kayla is feeling better and that you had such a nice day yesterday!! You are making me want to stay at the Poly for our next trip!! My husband says no though because they don't have a hot tub. (They didn't happen to put one in while you were there, did they!?!?!? ;) )

[hollyluvsdisney]

Great reviews! I went to Crystal Palace on my last trip and LOVED it. The puffed french toast was fabulous! Sorry 1900 Park Fare was a bummer. I was thinking of trying breakfast there on my next trip but I think I'm gonna skip that one now, yuck.

Fulton's looks really yummy... I had actually thought about booking there for my wedding reception luncheon (our wedding was in WDW) but chose Portobello Yacht Club instead. I loved Portobello, but it looks like Fulton's would have been awesome, too. I am going to have to try to book dinner there for our next trip.

I'm glad you guys (mostly) enjoyed Coral Reef. It's one of my favorites. The potatoes the came with the steak are different than what I had. Mine came with au gratin, but I think I would like the roasted ones better. I'm glad they changed that. Next time I go though, I might try what you ordered. (If it's still on the menu.) It looks fantastic. And I am definitely trying the Octopus Juice next time!

Your nieces are just adorable! I'm sorry the little one has been so sick. That must be so stressful. I don't have any kids (yet) either, and I know I would be panicking, trying to deal with a sick kid! Sounds like you guys are doing a great job, though.

Can't wait for your final reviews!

[AngVT]

OH MY Goodness! I'm so glad mousekeeping was awesome, cuz it would've been a nightmare otherwise! You're so lucky! Maybe she just had an upset tummy... hope it's not the bug... I'm glad Kayla's feeling better! The pics. of the girls are so cute!

Ah, you're going back to Poly, instead of POFQ? Are you going to be staying CL? (just wondering... ;) ~ you know where I'm going with that question... :rotfl: )

I'm looking forward to hearing more!

[sandym718]

Glad she's feeling better!!

Those cupcakes at the CR look Awesome!!

[TigerKat]

So glad Kayla is feeling better. I dream of one day staying at the Poly.:goodvibes

[momsoftwins]

well i had to take a break from the reviews due to what ever your niece had too..i spent the last 15hrs hugging the toilet. not sure if its food poisoning or a stomach flu? but wanted to catch up on the days i missed. and too glad shes feeling better and its to bad your trip is coming to an end:guilty:

[dancemomnj]

So glad Kayla is feeling better! What a great aunt you are!:thumbsup2

[disneymomof1]

subbing so I can find this later.:)

[sandym718]

well i had to take a break from the reviews due to what ever your niece had too..i spent the last 15yrs hugging the toilet.

Hee-hee, hope it was 15 Hours not years, LOL!!! ;) Hope you're all better now. I absolutely HATE getting sick like that (not than anyone likes it). I tell DH I did more than my fair share with how sick I was during pregnancies - hospitalized, IV's, etc. etc. I shouldn't have to do it ever again, LOL!

[MickeyNicki]

I'm sooooo glad that Kayla feels better and you were all able to finish the day on a much better note :goodvibes

Gotta say, all those cupcakes looked YUMMY! :thumbsup2

Have fun tomorrow and a safe drive home :hug:

Arrived safe and sound and exhausted! I wish I was hungry enough to eat those cupcakes but there is always next time!

So glad such a horrible night and early morning turned into a great day! Have a fantastic last day! Enjoy the drive back home...and knowing your coming back to the POLY! DD went with me on a DM DD trip at Christmas when she was 3...to this day the POLY is still her fav! I'm sure it will be Kayla's too!:thumbsup2

Oh yeah the girls are already planning their next stay at the Poly, they want the same room!

Been so busy, I just found your reviews!
I am so sorry the little one got sick, glad she is feeling better and hope you had a good day. It sounds like you were doing really well with all your restaurant choices (except Park Fare) up until that point and I know it was a big worry for you. :thumbsup2

Well I did learn my lesson..with these kids CS is the best way to go, maybe one or two TS breakfasts but that is it!

Just got caught up. So glad that Kayla is feeling better. Having a sick child is no fun! Especially when you're not used to handling it. But it sounds like you handled the situation like a pro! Hope you enjoyed the rest of the trip!!!!

Thank you, we did!

Glad to hear Kayla is feeling better and that you had such a nice day yesterday!! You are making me want to stay at the Poly for our next trip!! My husband says no though because they don't have a hot tub. (They didn't happen to put one in while you were there, did they!?!?!? ;) )

No hot tub but at the Volcano pool there is a section by the slide that has about 6 strong spa jets....that is good enough for DH now!

I'm glad you guys (mostly) enjoyed Coral Reef. It's one of my favorites. The potatoes the came with the steak are different than what I had. Mine came with au gratin, but I think I would like the roasted ones better. I'm glad they changed that. Next time I go though, I might try what you ordered. (If it's still on the menu.) It looks fantastic. And I am definitely trying the Octopus Juice next time!

Can't wait for your final reviews!

That Octopus Juice was awesome, I would go back for that!

Ah, you're going back to Poly, instead of POFQ? Are you going to be staying CL? (just wondering... ;) ~ you know where I'm going with that question... :rotfl: )

I'm looking forward to hearing more!

I wish it was CL but they only have the Princess Suite and Todd said although I AM a Princess he doesnt have a Prince salary!

[MickeyNicki]

Glad she's feeling better!!

Those cupcakes at the CR look Awesome!!

I have to go back to CR and get some, they looked sooo good!

So glad Kayla is feeling better. I dream of one day staying at the Poly.:goodvibes

Thanks she is much better...you should try to get to the Poly one day for drinks at the Tambu Lounge....that is a great experience!

well i had to take a break from the reviews due to what ever your niece had too..i spent the last 15yrs hugging the toilet. not sure if its food poisoning or a stomach flu? but wanted to catch up on the days i missed. and too glad shes feeling better and its to bad your trip is coming to an end:guilty:

Oh no! I hope YOU are feeling better!

So glad Kayla is feeling better! What a great aunt you are!:thumbsup2

Thank you!

subbing so I can find this later.:)

Thanks for reading!

[TigerKat]

Girlfriend - you should know that I've been to the Poly lounge....not sure there's a WDW lounge I haven't hit.....:rotfl2:

[KatMark]

Glad everything went well for the last day and that Kayla was feeling better.

TigerKat, have you hit the one at the CSR yet--the new Rix Lounge?

[TigerKat]

Glad everything went well for the last day and that Kayla was feeling better.

TigerKat, have you hit the one at the CSR yet--the new Rix Lounge?

Well now I guess there is one I haven't hit, tell me about it!;)

[MickeyNicki]

We are home! I am kinda sad and kinda glad about that!

This morning I cancelled Kona because the kids were so tired, no sense making them get up early just so I can have the macadamia nut pancakes and pressed pot coffee...there is always time for that on the next trip!

The girls and Todd slept in while I went to Capt Cooks. Two boxes of Fruit Loops for Kayla (one for lunch just in case), the kids french toast for Adrianna, cheese danish for DH and a cinnamon bun for me.

Na said the breakfast was very good

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The cinnamon bun was so fresh and soft, just perfect!

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Todd said the cheese danish was AWESOME, heavy on the cheese and light on the danish!

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We checked out of the room and the kids were so sad, they wanted to stay for a few more days! They are also asking when can they go back and can they stay in the same room!

We made it to AK for the 9am opening and it was a cool morning but not cold and the sun was out. The park was very crowded but we did a walk on for everything. First up was the Safari, lots of animals out there. On the way to Asia I had to get a frozen chai....these things are incredible and totally worth going to AK just for them! Na had a raspberry ice tea and Kayla had a huge blueberry muffin.

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I think the most fun thing for them was the Nemo show...the little one LOVED it! We had seats three rows from the front, it was PERFECT! We walked on Its Tough to Be a Bug and the Dino ride too.

DH and I were starving around 1 so we went to Flame Tree BBQ...been a few years since we ate here and it was just fantastic! The food was soooo good! Todd had the BBQ beef and I had the BBQ pork, he ate the beans and cole slaw and we shared the most delish onion rings ever! We love this place! I know we will be back in Oct for lunch here again and a frozen chai too!

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On the way out the girls had popcorn and Todd had a Mickey Bar....the perfect end to a great vacation! Nice quiet ride home, we played WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART the entire way home. Na's was Rockin Roller Coaster and Kayla's was Tutle Talk with Crush. The girls were sad when we dropped them off, lots of hugs and kisses and see you laters (we live 20 minutes from them).

Thanks for reading everyone, now just 39 more days until we go Live, the adult only version of a dining report from the Poly! Stick around! We have dinner plans for Le Cellier, Tonys at MK, San Angel Inn, Whispering Canyon, Chef Mickeys breakfast and who knows what for CS!

Nicki :wave2:

[KatMark]

We are home! I am kinda sad and kinda glad about that!

This morning I cancelled Kona because the kids were so tired, no sense making them get up early just so I can have the macadamia nut pancakes and pressed pot coffee...there is always time for that on the next trip!

The girls and Todd slept in while I went to Capt Cooks. Two boxes of Fruit Loops for Kayla (one for lunch just in case), the kids french toast for Adrianna, cheese danish for DH and a cinnamon bun for me.

Na said the breakfast was very good

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The cinnamon bun was so fresh and soft, just perfect!

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Todd said the cheese danish was AWESOME, heavy on the cheese and light on the danish!

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We checked out of the room and the kids were so sad, they wanted to stay for a few more days! They are also asking when can they go back and can they stay in the same room!

We made it to AK for the 9am opening and it was a cool morning but not cold and the sun was out. The park was very crowded but we did a walk on for everything. First up was the Safari, lots of animals out there. On the way to Asia I had to get a frozen chai....these things are incredible and totally worth going to AK just for them! Na had a raspberry ice tea and Kayla had a huge blueberry muffin.

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I think the most fun thing for them was the Nemo show...the little one LOVED it! We had seats three rows from the front, it was PERFECT! We walked on Its Tough to Be a Bug and the Dino ride too.

DH and I were starving around 1 so we went to Flame Tree BBQ...been a few years since we ate here and it was just fantastic! The food was soooo good! Todd had the BBQ beef and I had the BBQ pork, he ate the beans and cole slaw and we shared the most delish onion rings ever! We love this place! I know we will be back in Oct for lunch here again and a frozen chai too!

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On the way out the girls had popcorn and Todd had a Mickey Bar....the perfect end to a great vacation! Nice quiet ride home, we played WHAT WAS YOUR FAVORITE PART the entire way home. Na's was Rockin Roller Coaster and Kayla's was Tutle Talk with Crush. The girls were sad when we dropped them off, lots of hugs and kisses and see you laters (we live 20 minutes from them).

Thanks for reading everyone, now just 39 more days until we go Live, the adult only version of a dining report from the Poly! Stick around! We have dinner plans for Le Cellier, Tonys at MK, San Angel Inn, Whispering Canyon, Chef Mickeys breakfast and who knows what for CS!

Nicki :wave2:


As always, enjoyed your report Nicki. I'm glad the girls had a good time. And look--YOU SURVIVED IT! :goodvibes
Anxious for your next set of reviews--especially LeCellier--our favorite on the dining plan and what you think of Whispering Canyon (we didn't like it).

[SmallWorld71]

Sounds like the girls had a blast; yeah for Auntie!:thumbsup2 I look forward to your next review. :goodvibes

[accountingbabe08]

I cannot wait until the next round of reviews. You go have a drink now and have a relaxing soak in the tub.

[KatMark]

Well now I guess there is one I haven't hit, tell me about it!;)

Sorry, Nicki...we're taking a little sidetrack here.
TigerKat, I can't remember what I had--but it was a really good strawberry thing. They have a DJ after 9:00 (at least they did when we were there).

[jeminni]

I'm glad you had a great time with your nieces. :goodvibes Looking forward to your adults dining reviews from the Poly. I hope you are planning the sushi at the Poly. :)

Woo to adults meals and drinks. :thumbsup2

[TigerKat]

As always, totally awesome reviews and pics my friend! Can't wait for the next round.:thumbsup2

[MickeyNicki]

Sounds like the girls had a blast; yeah for Auntie!:thumbsup2 I look forward to your next review. :goodvibes

Thank you! They sure did have a great time, just one little bump in the road but all else was perfect!

I cannot wait until the next round of reviews. You go have a drink now and have a relaxing soak in the tub.

Now that sounds PERFECT!

Sorry, Nicki...we're taking a little sidetrack here.
TigerKat, I can't remember what I had--but it was a really good strawberry thing. They have a DJ after 9:00 (at least they did when we were there).

Ooh I love hearing about cocktails, get as side tracked as you want babe!

I'm glad you had a great time with your nieces. :goodvibes Looking forward to your adults dining reviews from the Poly. I hope you are planning the sushi at the Poly. :)

Woo to adults meals and drinks. :thumbsup2

WOO! Sushi is one thing that we have not done yet....any pointers for newbies?

As always, totally awesome reviews and pics my friend! Can't wait for the next round.:thumbsup2

Thanks my friend! Review to start in about 37 days or so!

[mrsturtle]

glad you had a great trip with your nieces. looking forward to hearing your reviews from your next trip. curious to see what you think of san angel and le cellier. can't believe i have to wait until halloween to see "the world"! thanks so much!!!:)

[aceys_h0ney]

Just found your review. I really enjoyed reading and appreciated the buffet pictures! I have to echo everyone else that you are one awesome aunt! Hope you and Todd have a great trip !

[FirstMagic]

That was a great report! Sounds like you all will look back on some special memories. Looking forward to reading your next review too! :goodvibes

[danalee]

I loved all your reviews and cant wait for the next one! I might not have posted before but I always enjoy them~:thumbsup2

[Charleston Princess]

The frozen chai looks delicious! Where in Asia did you get it?

Thanks for sharing your trip with us! Can't wait for next month's!!! :cheer2:

[2xcited2sleep]

I can't believe I didn't know you had a TR going on!! I caught up over the weekend and loved every bit of it, as always. What lucky nieces you have and it sounds like they really appreciated it!

I have had a hankering to stay at the Poly for a while now and you have totally reinforced that!

I am literally marking my calendar so I can be on the lookout for your next TR. Your plans sound great!!

Thanks for sharing!!! :)

[chocovrdmicears]

I am glad you all got home safely and had a wonderful trip. It sounds like your neicesprincess: princess: loved it! I enjoyed your TR as always and am looking forward to the next one. :coffee: Thanks for taking the time to do one as I know this one wasn't as easy as it normally is for you.;)

[ChelleinNC]

I can't believe it's over already :sad2: Reviews & pics were awesome as always. You and Todd are really amazing to take the girls (even if your Sis is a PITA at times ;) ) They will have such wonderful memories from this :goodvibes

Breakfast at Captain Cooks looked good. I've heard they have Tonga Toast, did you see it on the menu? is it the same as Kona's? If I were to head to the Poly for breakfast, I'd just go to Kona's but DS would probably be willing to swing by for a quick order.

Glad you enjoyed Flame Tree! We always enjoy it (I don't like their beans though). The onion rings looked really good :thumbsup2 I'm gonna have to try one of those frozen chai's this summer.

Thanks for another awesome report! I'll be watching :hourglass until it's time for you & Todd to :drive: back to the World :goodvibes

:wave2:

[Mich123]

Thanks for your great report! :goodvibes

[TarzansKat]

Thanks so much for posting those great reviews! I really enjoy your writing, your photos, and that you take time out from your vacation to write these live reports. :goodvibes

[micheleq]

Thanks for the great TR! Unbeknownst to my DH, I am planning our next trip to include a stay at the Poly! Great reviews, glad your niece was ok after her stomach bug. I have two DDs and travelling with kids is an adventure :) I know my girls loved going to WDW with their D-Uncle back in December; it sounds like your nieces will always remember and appreciate the trip.

[goofygal531]

The frozen chai looks delicious! Where in Asia did you get it?



I'm guessing The Royal Anandapur Tea Company right across the road from Yak & Yeti.

Here's the menu:
http://allears.net/menu/menu_tea.htm

I'm looking forward to a Chai Freeze this June! :drinking1

[sandym718]

Gotta get one of those cheese danish this trip!!

[Charleston Princess]

I'm guessing The Royal Anandapur Tea Company right across the road from Yak & Yeti.

Here's the menu:
http://allears.net/menu/menu_tea.htm

I'm looking forward to a Chai Freeze this June! :drinking1

Thanks! Not to hijack Nicki's thread, but it looks like we will be there at the same time! :thumbsup2

[tarheelmjfan]

Oh Nicki, where is your TTS dinner review? :confused3 You keep teasing us & don't deliver. ;) Seriously, I'm glad you guys had a great trip! Enjoy your nieces while they're young. :hug: All but one of my nieces is grown & married now. :sad1:

[AngVT]

Wow, it sounds like you all had a great time!!! too bad about the "princess suite"... LOL! So, when Cait and I come down, wanna plan a TH breakfast?? I really want you to try it, you'll be surprised how similar to Boma it is... and with characters... good for adults too!

I can't wait to read more when you go in a month!!!!!! More pictures! YAY! I'll pm you when our adr res. time is closer, and maybe we can plan an AK day with you and Todd...... yes, I am a compulsive planner, and reader of all DIS!

(and when you go down again, I need more adult beverage pictures... you know what I mean.... some of those Lapu Lapu things...that they have at the Poly???!!!!) Thanks girly!!!

[MickeyNicki]

glad you had a great trip with your nieces. looking forward to hearing your reviews from your next trip. curious to see what you think of san angel and le cellier. can't believe i have to wait until halloween to see "the world"! thanks so much!!!:)

I cannot wait to eat at LC again either, it has been 2 years since we ate there last!

Just found your review. I really enjoyed reading and appreciated the buffet pictures! I have to echo everyone else that you are one awesome aunt! Hope you and Todd have a great trip !

Thank you!

That was a great report! Sounds like you all will look back on some special memories. Looking forward to reading your next review too! :goodvibes


I loved all your reviews and cant wait for the next one! I might not have posted before but I always enjoy them~:thumbsup2

Thanks guys!

The frozen chai looks delicious! Where in Asia did you get it?

Thanks for sharing your trip with us! Can't wait for next month's!!! :cheer2:

It was in front of the Yak & Yeti CS stand, the Andupur Tea shop or something like that...it was incredible!

I have had a hankering to stay at the Poly for a while now and you have totally reinforced that!

I am literally marking my calendar so I can be on the lookout for your next TR. Your plans sound great!!

Thanks for sharing!!! :)

Thanks for reading! If you ever get the chance to stay at the Poly go for it!

I am glad you all got home safely and had a wonderful trip. It sounds like your neicesprincess: princess: loved it! I enjoyed your TR as always and am looking forward to the next one. :coffee: Thanks for taking the time to do one as I know this one wasn't as easy as it normally is for you.;)

Thank you so much for reading!

I can't believe it's over already :sad2: Reviews & pics were awesome as always. You and Todd are really amazing to take the girls (even if your Sis is a PITA at times ;) ) They will have such wonderful memories from this :goodvibes

Breakfast at Captain Cooks looked good. I've heard they have Tonga Toast, did you see it on the menu? is it the same as Kona's? If I were to head to the Poly for breakfast, I'd just go to Kona's but DS would probably be willing to swing by for a quick order.

Glad you enjoyed Flame Tree! We always enjoy it (I don't like their beans though). The onion rings looked really good :thumbsup2 I'm gonna have to try one of those frozen chai's this summer.

Thanks for another awesome report! I'll be watching :hourglass until it's time for you & Todd to :drive: back to the World :goodvibes

:wave2:

The girls called this morning to say they missed us and wanted to go back to the Poly right away!

Yes Capt Cooks had the Tonga Toast, we saw many people eating it and I am happy to report that it is the same exact same thing they serve at Kona! Make sure you get that frozen chai...YUM!

Thanks for your great report! :goodvibes

Thanks so much for posting those great reviews! I really enjoy your writing, your photos, and that you take time out from your vacation to write these live reports. :goodvibes

Thanks for reading!

Thanks for the great TR! Unbeknownst to my DH, I am planning our next trip to include a stay at the Poly! Great reviews, glad your niece was ok after her stomach bug. I have two DDs and travelling with kids is an adventure :) I know my girls loved going to WDW with their D-Uncle back in December; it sounds like your nieces will always remember and appreciate the trip.

They did and I wish I could take them again very soon!

[MickeyNicki]

I'm guessing The Royal Anandapur Tea Company right across the road from Yak & Yeti.

Here's the menu:
http://allears.net/menu/menu_tea.htm

I'm looking forward to a Chai Freeze this June! :drinking1

Thats the place :thumbsup2

Gotta get one of those cheese danish this trip!!

Todd LOVED them, that is why he wants to stay at the Poly again ha ha!

Thanks! Not to hijack Nicki's thread, but it looks like we will be there at the same time! :thumbsup2

Chat away, love it!

Oh Nicki, where is your TTS dinner review? :confused3 You keep teasing us & don't deliver. ;) Seriously, I'm glad you guys had a great trip! Enjoy your nieces while they're young. :hug: All but one of my nieces is grown & married now. :sad1:

I know right...I am going to try and get in for March and maybe dump Whispering Canyon...I re-read KatMark's review and it is scaring me away :upsidedow

Wow, it sounds like you all had a great time!!! too bad about the "princess suite"... LOL! So, when Cait and I come down, wanna plan a TH breakfast?? I really want you to try it, you'll be surprised how similar to Boma it is... and with characters... good for adults too!

I can't wait to read more when you go in a month!!!!!! More pictures! YAY! I'll pm you when our adr res. time is closer, and maybe we can plan an AK day with you and Todd...... yes, I am a compulsive planner, and reader of all DIS!

(and when you go down again, I need more adult beverage pictures... you know what I mean.... some of those Lapu Lapu things...that they have at the Poly???!!!!) Thanks girly!!!

Ooh that could be fun! PM me your plans....I still have not thought about our Oct meals yet...so unlike me! Trust me girl, we plan on hitting the Tambu Lounge HARD in March!

[tarheelmjfan]

I know right...I am going to try and get in for March and maybe dump Whispering Canyon...I re-read KatMark's review and it is scaring me away :upsidedow

Promises, promises.... ;)

[goofygal531]

Thanks! Not to hijack Nicki's thread, but it looks like we will be there at the same time! :thumbsup2

We'll be there June 12 to June 19 at the GF.

maybe dump Whispering Canyon...I re-read KatMark's review and it is scaring me away :upsidedow

Nicki, can you give me the link to her review. DH wants to go to WCC but I'm really nervous, I've heard such horrible things and some very positive wonderful things - I'm so confused if it's worth it or not?:confused3

Thanks to your review, I did add Tonys for lunch, Tutto for dinner, and Ohana for dinner. Thanks! :thumbsup2

Mare

[momofdbsdc]

I am glad that Kayla wasn't sick too long! Even though it probably seemed like an eternity while you were going through it!!!

Thanks for sharing all of your reviews and photos! I am looking forward to your next trip!!!:thumbsup2

Kim
momofdbsdca