Ok you guys...its on, the LIVE Nicki and Todd..Summer edition!

[MickeyNicki]

Hi everyone! Hope you can join us for the June edition of the Nicki and Todd LIVE dining show...we go live on June 3 late at night and will stay that way until June 7th early..hope you can join in for all the fun!

For the new Diser's to our dining review, welcome! For the ones that know us, thanks for coming back!

Let me introduce us......

There is me, the OCD crazy Disney planner, loves nothing more than to drive poor DH mad with Disney resort questions, Disney dining question...well I just love to drive him mad over anything :rotfl2: Loves all kinds of food, thinking of dipping my toe (er teeth) into the sushi pool, needs a good cocktail with dinner, have been known to roll my eyes when DH says "I am not feeling it" on the way to our dining ressie!

And there there is DH, super calm, super wonderful to me, allows me to plan all our trips but then throws a wrench into my plans and wonders why I roll my eyes at him?! :rotfl: Loves all kinds of food, except fish fish, will eat shellfish willingly. Into wine with dinner, totally into snacking and into messing up our dinner plans ha ha! Known to finish the food on both our plates, cannot waste good food right?

When we were at the Poly this past March we booked the bounceback for June 3-7, DH's decision..he could not imagine waiting until our big October trip :scared1: We originally booked CR MK view but real life interrupted our plans (DH needed auto work) so I changed it to the POFQ..really excited about trying the beignets..have not been to this resort before.

Raglan Road Dinner (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32121503&postcount=143)
Sassagoula Works POFQ CS Breakfast (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32131872&postcount=198)
Snacks and Treats from HS (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32131988&postcount=200)
Starring Rolls at HS (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32132076&postcount=203)
Sassagoula Float Works Lunch (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32132230&postcount=204)
California Grill Dinner part 1 (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32135963&postcount=232)
California Grill Dinner part 2 (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32136340&postcount=234)
Sassagoula Float Works Breakfast and Lunch, Drinks from Mardi Grogs pool bar (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32147458&postcount=291)
Tonys on Main Street Dinner (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32153757&postcount=318)
Main Street Candy Shop and Aloha Isle (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32153803&postcount=319)
Sassagoula Float Works Breakfast (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32162484&postcount=345)
Sunshine Seasons at Epcot Lunch (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32162567&postcount=346)
Drinks and Snacks at Epcot (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32162675&postcount=347)
Nine Dragons Dinner (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32162867&postcount=348)
Kona Breakfast (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32176838&postcount=423)
ESPN Lunch (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32177029&postcount=428)
Hollywood Studios Snacks (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32177102&postcount=429)
50's Prime Time Dinner and the Tune In Lounge (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32177279&postcount=433)
Java Bar at the Swan Breakfast (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32191383&postcount=485)
Drink Stand in France Epcot (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32191446&postcount=486)
Tangierine Cafe in Morrocco Epcot (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32191550&postcount=487)
Sommerfest in Germany Epcot (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32191630&postcount=488)
China and Norway CS (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32191681&postcount=489)
France Bakery Epcot (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32191753&postcount=490)
BlueZoo at the Dolphin Dinner (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32192041&postcount=491)
Boardwalk Bakery Breakfast (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32201254&postcount=532)
Tutto Italia Lunch (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32201473&postcount=535)
Flying Fish Dinner (http://disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32212256&postcount=565)
Chefs de France Lunch (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32228438&postcount=615)
Drinks and Menus from Epcot and YC (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=32228517&postcount=617)

[KatMark]

Hi everyone! Hope you can join us for the June edition of the Nicki and Todd LIVE dining show...we go live on June 3 late at night and will stay that way until June 7th early..hope you can join in for all the fun!

For the new Diser's to our dining review, welcome! For the ones that know us, thanks for coming back!

Let me introduce us......

There is me, the OCD crazy Disney planner, loves nothing more than to drive poor DH mad with Disney resort questions, Disney dining question...well I just love to drive him mad over anything :rotfl2: Loves all kinds of food, thinking of dipping my toe (er teeth) into the sushi pool, needs a good cocktail with dinner, have been known to roll my eyes when DH says "I am not feeling it" on the way to our dining ressie!

And there there is DH, super calm, super wonderful to me, allows me to plan all our trips but then throws a wrench into my plans and wonders why I roll my eyes at him?! :rotfl: Loves all kinds of food, except fish fish, will eat shellfish willingly. Into wine with dinner, totally into snacking and into messing up our dinner plans ha ha! Known to finish the food on both our plates, cannot waste good food right?

When we were at the Poly this past March we booked the bounceback for June 3-7, DH's decision..he could not imagine waiting until our big October trip :scared1: We originally booked CR MK view but real life interrupted our plans (DH needed auto work) so I changed it to the POFQ..really excited about trying the beignets..have not been to this resort before.

Am I FIRST? I didn't even read it...just saw the title. :lmao::lmao::rotfl2:

[mickeyplanner08]

Oh yay, I think I'm in first! Bring on the food:thumbsup2
We love the MickeyNicki live reports!:worship:

[mickeyplanner08]

KatMark, you beat me to it:)

[KatMark]

KatMark, you beat me to it:)

Sorry....only because I bugged her earlier in the day because she had not put one up...so I've been on the lookout all day. I'll let you be first next time! :rotfl:

[kamikazecat]

Yay! I am so excited. I love your reviews and we are headed down on June 8th. I can live through you! :goodvibes

[MickeyNicki]

Our plans are this, and I say this with much resistance because my lovely DH changes things on me all the time and I never know what we are really going to do...I am pretty sure that the TS dinners will stay the way there are though...at least I hope so ;) We plan on leaving around 2pm..that is if DH gets out of work ok....in the past he always messes me up and we start later than I want to....are you guys seeing a pattern here? And people wonder why I get gray hairs....

Arrival night - DTD but do not know where. I told DH if he gets out of work on time and we make it to WDW by 5pm I would take him to Fultons cuz he loves him some Crab Claws. Secretly I want to try Raglan Road or even go back to WPE.

Day 1 - breakfast at POFQ
lunch - this is our HS day and I think we will eat CS but I am not happy about it
dinner -Cali Grill and we are both really looking forward to this one, no way can he get me to cancel it like he did this past Oct. I already told him I plan on ordering at least 3 appies for us, 2 entrees and 2 desserts...so I dont mind if we skip a yucky HS lunch :laughing:

Day 2 - breakfast at POFQ or Main Street Bakery
lunch - this is our MK day, I was trying to get us into the Plaza for a relaxing lunch but DH wants to eat at Cosmic Rays or the Pirate and the Parrot place (can you say indigestion??) and I will just eat at CHH instead, love their food.
dinner - Tonys on Main Street...DH really loved the calamari we had there in March and requested it again for June...I may order something different this time, I know I want that cannoli cheesecake! Since I cannot get my drink on in MK we will probably go to the Tambu Lounge for a bit and then back to MK, we are going to try and stay to 1am!

Day 3 - breakfast at POFQ
lunch - this is our Epcot day, I know I will eat at Tangierine Cafe and if Todd wants the meatballs I will try and keep a straight face as he is not aware they are lamb instead of beef and he just scoffs them all up! He may opt to eat at Lotus Blossom instead.
dinner - San Angel Inn...thank goodness they cancelled the remodel as DH really wanted to eat there. I guess you can say this is a DH requested vacation but thats ok...as long as I can get booze I am happy!

Day 4 - time to go home boo hoo! We have ressies for Boma and I cannot wait, have not been since October. BUT now Todd wants to go to AK on our last day and I have been trying to get into Tusker House for 3 weeks and no luck. Oh well, we can drive over after and hopefully eat lunch at AK before heading home.

So I plan on taking a ton of pictures, of my food, of Todd's food, heck I may impose on a neighboring table or two...just kidding, I am not that nutty!

If you have any requests let me know, I will do my very best to "Git Er Done" for ya!

Now if the next 8 days would just hurry the heck up!

[MickeyNicki]

Am I FIRST? I didn't even read it...just saw the title. :lmao::lmao::rotfl2:

YAY you are first! I am so glad that you are in!

Oh yay, I think I'm in first! Bring on the food:thumbsup2
We love the MickeyNicki live reports!:worship:

Oh poop, KatMark beat you to the punch but I am still happy you are on board for some fun and food!

Sorry....only because I bugged her earlier in the day because she had not put one up...so I've been on the lookout all day. I'll let you be first next time! :rotfl:

Yes but you are a lovely pest :goodvibes

Yay! I am so excited. I love your reviews and we are headed down on June 8th. I can live through you! :goodvibes

Thanks for reading! I hope you have a great trip too and make sure you do a dining review so I can drool!

[bluejasmine]

Nikki! I have never replied on any of your reviews but Im a fan of your reviews and Im looking forward to reading your June reviews! Especially the Tonys!

[GoofySon'sMom]

Woo Hoo! Can't wait! Have a GREAT trip!!

[janloz]

Yeah, can't wait for another installment of Live reports. :cheer2:

[marcyinPA]

I'm in! I can't wait to hear your review of Tony's. I kept our June ADR after reading your last Tony's review...hope this one is good too! And did you have to mention Cannoli Cheesecake??? We were going to skip dessert since we're on the QSDP and paying for this one OOP. But now, well...I think I need me some Cannoli Cheesecake! Thanks a lot! :lmao:

[marcyinPA]

Forgot to add...interested in hearing about CHH too. Sounds like you've eaten there before? Anything interesting and good on the menu for peeps who don't like tuna? All I ever read about is the tuna sandwich, but I am SO not a fan of tuna!:scared:

[KatMark]

YAY you are first! I am so glad that you are in!







Yes but you are a lovely pest :goodvibes






You are so sweet! :laughing: :lmao:

Sounds like you have a great line-up...as always. And not to go off topic, don't forget you are going to email me some ideas for meals in Marco Island!

[MickeyNicki]

Nikki! I have never replied on any of your reviews but Im a fan of your reviews and Im looking forward to reading your June reviews! Especially the Tonys!

Glad you are jumping in! Tony's was very good, except the bread was ick. Cannot wait to get that calamari again.

Woo Hoo! Can't wait! Have a GREAT trip!!


Yeah, can't wait for another installment of Live reports. :cheer2:

Thanks and welcome!

I'm in! I can't wait to hear your review of Tony's. I kept our June ADR after reading your last Tony's review...hope this one is good too! And did you have to mention Cannoli Cheesecake??? We were going to skip dessert since we're on the QSDP and paying for this one OOP. But now, well...I think I need me some Cannoli Cheesecake! Thanks a lot! :lmao:

I hope it is yummy again too! I just read on another dining report, I think it was Morgy's, that they have cannoli cheesecake and I have to get all up in that!

Forgot to add...interested in hearing about CHH too. Sounds like you've eaten there before? Anything interesting and good on the menu for peeps who don't like tuna? All I ever read about is the tuna sandwich, but I am SO not a fan of tuna!:scared:

The tuna is great but I got hooked on the chicken blt salad with hard boiled egg, tomatoes and mixed greens...sooo good. DH loved the veggie chili too.

You are so sweet! :laughing: :lmao:

Sounds like you have a great line-up...as always. And not to go off topic, don't forget you are going to email me some ideas for meals in Marco Island!

Not to go off topic either but I cannot wait until you get to Marco Island!

[mi*vida*loca]

Can't wait to read the reviews! :banana:

[TinkerBelle_325]

Nicki!!

Yay you started! :woohoo:

Your reports are SO going to help me get over my PDD (Post-Disney Depression) :lmao: We leave on the 3rd at 12:40 so looks like we'll just miss each other again! Drat!

Everything looks yummy! You *know* Todd won't make it away from work on time, so you are luring him with Crab Claws but you secretly know it will be Raglan ;)

If you do try Raglan the Keen Eye for Shepherd's Pie is amazing!

[ChelleinNC]

I'm here! :yay:

[Tinkfan10]

Yay...when you posted on my thread I didn't realize we would be at the same resort too!!!!!!:cool1: The only bad thing is that I won't get to read your review until I get home as we are not able to bring a computer. It is so cool that we are both trying Cali Grill. Enjoy and I really hope we run into you at the Food Court.:hippie:

[Tickanee]

Okay, I'm in! After many months of lurking on the sidelines, I saw this new review coming up and just signed up. I am very excited! My husband and I just got back from staying at the Kidani Villas 5/12-5/16 and I am still longing for more food porn, LOL! So Nikki, Bring It On! As a side note, I want to thank everyone for all the tips on here. My husband was amazed at how much I learned in the months between our previous trip last October and this trip we just returned from. Now I just have to get him to give his input a little more. :rotfl: Yeah, right.

[tlynk]

I'm new to your trip reports, but can't wait to read about your upcoming adventure! Have fun!:banana:

[AlohaPolynesian]

YAYYYYY I can't wait!

[lisalonglash]

Wooohoooo, another MickeyNicki live dining report - I am soooooo in! :cool1: Can't wait :woohoo:

[TigerKat]

WooHoo!!!!! Love your live reviews. I chuckled as soon as you said Tangierine cafe, I immediately thought of Todd's meatballs.:laughing:

[oybolshoi]

Hey Nicki, have a great trip!

I have a favor to ask but if you can't do it, don't worry ... in the overall scheme of things it's not a big deal. BUT ... since my nephew and his wife are joining us for a few days in October they've expressed interest in dining at Tutto Italia ... any way you can get some menu information for me if it's convenient? I'm trying to decide if we should take them there and use the 20% DDE discount or bite the bullet and give the Italian place at the Swolphin a try instead.

Both would be new to us since we have so many great Italian places here in Stinktown I'm hard pressed to eat it on vacation (kinda like steak ... :lmao:). But if it's something they want to do then I'm willing to take one for the team.

Thanks in advance, but please don't put yourself out. And have a great trip!

BTW ... When are you going to give Bluezoo a try? I know you'd love it. :thumbsup2

[MickeyNicki]

Can't wait to read the reviews! :banana:

Cant wait to eat! :lmao:

Nicki!!

Yay you started! :woohoo:

Your reports are SO going to help me get over my PDD (Post-Disney Depression) :lmao: We leave on the 3rd at 12:40 so looks like we'll just miss each other again! Drat!

Everything looks yummy! You *know* Todd won't make it away from work on time, so you are luring him with Crab Claws but you secretly know it will be Raglan ;)

If you do try Raglan the Keen Eye for Shepherd's Pie is amazing!

Cannot wait to read your live reviews either, especially CG! You know me too well, bribe Todd with what he wants and bull a switcheroo on him :laughing:

I'm here! :yay:

Girl I have been waiting for you!

Yay...when you posted on my thread I didn't realize we would be at the same resort too!!!!!!:cool1: The only bad thing is that I won't get to read your review until I get home as we are not able to bring a computer. It is so cool that we are both trying Cali Grill. Enjoy and I really hope we run into you at the Food Court.:hippie:

You know we will have to run into each other at the food court! Just look for a tall brunette and a short chick with dark cranberry hair (the color of the month ha ha)

Okay, I'm in! After many months of lurking on the sidelines, I saw this new review coming up and just signed up. I am very excited! My husband and I just got back from staying at the Kidani Villas 5/12-5/16 and I am still longing for more food porn, LOL! So Nikki, Bring It On! As a side note, I want to thank everyone for all the tips on here. My husband was amazed at how much I learned in the months between our previous trip last October and this trip we just returned from. Now I just have to get him to give his input a little more. :rotfl: Yeah, right.

Thanks for joining in, I know how hard it is to come down from a WDW vacation! Isnt the Dis the best thing in the world? I learned sooo much from this site and made some great friends too!

I'm new to your trip reports, but can't wait to read about your upcoming adventure! Have fun!:banana:

YAYYYYY I can't wait!

Wooohoooo, another MickeyNicki live dining report - I am soooooo in! :cool1: Can't wait :woohoo:

Welcome! Thanks for hanging with me on this great dining adventure!

WooHoo!!!!! Love your live reviews. I chuckled as soon as you said Tangierine cafe, I immediately thought of Todd's meatballs.:laughing:

Babe I have been waiting for you! I dont think I will ever tell him but he always wonders why I snicker when he tells me these are the best meatballs ever :rotfl2:

Hey Nicki, have a great trip!

I have a favor to ask but if you can't do it, don't worry ... in the overall scheme of things it's not a big deal. BUT ... since my nephew and his wife are joining us for a few days in October they've expressed interest in dining at Tutto Italia ... any way you can get some menu information for me if it's convenient? I'm trying to decide if we should take them there and use the 20% DDE discount or bite the bullet and give the Italian place at the Swolphin a try instead.

Both would be new to us since we have so many great Italian places here in Stinktown I'm hard pressed to eat it on vacation (kinda like steak ... :lmao:). But if it's something they want to do then I'm willing to take one for the team.

Thanks in advance, but please don't put yourself out. And have a great trip!

BTW ... When are you going to give Bluezoo a try? I know you'd love it. :thumbsup2

Bren! How are you guys back in good ol' Stinktown? Our F&W trips are coming up in a little over 4 months, can you believe it?! I think we are going to do Blue Zoo in Oct since we will be right at the BWI and can walk over. I will be in Epcot so that is not a problem at all...just beware that they may change the menu by the fall...they did that on us last year..it was still great but I had to decide on different entrees. We are having the same problem, pick Tutto for the third time (it is always great) or go to the one in the Swan (which I hear wonderful things about).

[PrincessBetsy]

Hiya! I'm in! I can't wait to hear your reviews! Have a wonderful trip! :banana:

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

I'm fairly new to DIS and read all your reviews in one evening like they were the Twilight novels. Can't wait to read one live.
Have a great trip! I'm so jealous...

[ChelleinNC]

It wasn't until last night when I told DD that your pre-trip was up that I realized I won't get to follow it live :sad1: but I'm really hoping that I'll be able to run into you at Boma/AKL :dance3:

[MickeyNicki]

Hiya! I'm in! I can't wait to hear your reviews! Have a wonderful trip! :banana:

Welcome!

I'm fairly new to DIS and read all your reviews in one evening like they were the Twilight novels. Can't wait to read one live. Have a great trip! I'm so jealous...

Omigod that is so funny! Thanks for reading!

It wasn't until last night when I told DD that your pre-trip was up that I realized I won't get to follow it live :sad1: but I'm really hoping that I'll be able to run into you at Boma/AKL :dance3:

Oh thats right! I hope I see you at Boma, I will be the chick with the corn bread piled high on her plate!

[madameleota71]

Count me in! :cool1: Love your Food Reports!:banana:

[trixiequilts]

Your trip is coming so fast now...

Yay for you! :cheer2:

Yay for us!!! :yay:

[dizneeat]

Oh NO!!! I missed the start of this - I need to quit work so I can be on these boards more ............. but where will the money for Mickey come from! :scared1:

Great lineup you have there! Can't wait until you start your live review and I have to admit that it is VERY nice of you that you only start your trip after I return from London! :goodvibes

[MelanieC]

Ooh can't wait :)

[Momof2Disneyboys]

YAY ~ Another live Nicki & Todd dining report! :cool1:

Have a great trip! :goodvibes

[KatMark]

Not to go off topic either but I cannot wait until you get to Marco Island!

I wish it were going to be tomorrow after the week I've had. :confused:

In any event, I can't wait either. And I've already told DH that I'm having lunch or that "we are" having dinner with the Food Guru of the DIS and her hubby who messes up the plans all the time. I told DH that he and Todd would get along great! :rotfl:

[MickeyNicki]

Count me in! :cool1: Love your Food Reports!:banana:

Thank you!

Your trip is coming so fast now...

Yay for you! :cheer2:

Yay for us!!! :yay:

I know I cannot wait, one more week!

Oh NO!!! I missed the start of this - I need to quit work so I can be on these boards more ............. but where will the money for Mickey come from! :scared1:

Great lineup you have there! Can't wait until you start your live review and I have to admit that it is VERY nice of you that you only start your trip after I return from London! :goodvibes

Yay my friend finally showed up! So glad I can accommodate you and start the review when you get home :goodvibes I wish I didnt have to work this week but like you said, someone has to pay for the food!

Ooh can't wait :)


YAY ~ Another live Nicki & Todd dining report! :cool1:

Have a great trip! :goodvibes

Thanks guys!

I wish it were going to be tomorrow after the week I've had. :confused:

In any event, I can't wait either. And I've already told DH that I'm having lunch or that "we are" having dinner with the Food Guru of the DIS and her hubby who messes up the plans all the time. I told DH that he and Todd would get along great! :rotfl:

Uh oh, I think you need to come to WDW with us! Ok so you and I can get together for lunch and then the four of us for dinner, sounds great! I know this great little seafood joint...... :rotfl: :rotfl2: :lmao:

[MRYPPNS]

Must be my lucky day to find a MickeyNicki report a week before it goes live. Have a great trip and have a drink for me!

[onejellyshelly]

Can't wait to read more!

[dpndka]

I'm on board. I've enjoyed reading your previous reports. Have a great time.

You're so lucky. Get to visit WDW 6 times in 1 year! Amazing! :thumbsup2

[TXMomof3boys]

I am looking forward to your live report!!! I used your previous reports to plan our dining for our upcoming trip. I am glad to know that I am not the only one that drives my husband crazy with the many questions about dining and other WDW stuff due to my obession with planning. I know secretly he is glad I love to plan because all he has to do is show up. ;)

I hope that y'all have a wonderful trip! Excited about your reviews!! popcorn::

[jessrose18]

always read your reviews..but just coming out of hiding!!popcorn::

[jeminni]

I'm in. Waiting for reviews of POFQ and the beignets ;) going to be staying there this fall . :goodvibes

[MickeyNicki]

Must be my lucky day to find a MickeyNicki report a week before it goes live. Have a great trip and have a drink for me!

Welcome! You know I will have to have more than one drink right? :lmao:

Can't wait to read more!

6 more days, cannot wait!

I'm on board. I've enjoyed reading your previous reports. Have a great time. You're so lucky. Get to visit WDW 6 times in 1 year! Amazing! :thumbsup2

Thank you! I am so lucky that we live 3 hours south so we can get away alot. I would love to live in Orlando but I think the Disney thrill might wear off! :scared1:

I am looking forward to your live report!!! I used your previous reports to plan our dining for our upcoming trip. I am glad to know that I am not the only one that drives my husband crazy with the many questions about dining and other WDW stuff due to my obession with planning. I know secretly he is glad I love to plan because all he has to do is show up. ;)

I hope that y'all have a wonderful trip! Excited about your reviews!! popcorn::

Thanks for reading! We leave in 6 days and DH is getting crazed just because I want to know what he is planning on ordering at certain places...the nerve right? :rotfl:

always read your reviews..but just coming out of hiding!!popcorn::

Thanks for showing up to the party!

I'm in. Waiting for reviews of POFQ and the beignets ;) going to be staying there this fall . :goodvibes

I am so excited to stay at the POFQ...we are going to stay there again for 3 nights in October so I hope we really love it!

[slk537]

I am SO in!!! I absolutely love your live reports...and you have two before I make it back! I can count my weeks (sigh...months) by living through your vacations!

Like Brenda, I would love to see the Tutto menu. Allears still has last summer's version. And we are planning to try Tony's for dinner on our next trip (never been there) so I really look forward to that. Oh and California Grill...and...and..and....

I also love your commentary on what you did that day, the crowds, weather, etc. SO SO looking forward to this!

[AngVT]

GIRLFRIEND!!!!!! I can't believe you're on the 3rd page already and I haven't seen you around much! (well, it would help if I lurked around more huh?) YAY for your trip in 6 days!!! 150 more for us! (and I've almost got it paid off!!! shocking!)

So, are you trying to get into TH in the morning? We're planning on it in Oct... we should plan to meet up!

Okay... I'm gonna patiently wait! ......

[disneyfav4ever]

Can't wait for your reviews.

[disnut1149]

Hi
Can't wait for your reviews!! I always look forward to them!!! Thanks!

[Twinkly-Tink]

Definitely in for this one :thumbsup2 We're off to POFQ on the 8th :cool1: so will get us even more excited!!:banana:

[BBH]

I just got back from 8 nights at the POFQ, it is a really pretty resort, I hope you like it. I reccomend taking the boat over to Downtown Disney it is a relaxing and scenic ride. The POFQ food court is pretty small so if you get sick of it you can take a relaxing stroll along the waterway to Riverside where they have more breakfast options. We tried the beignets, they were good, but super messy. Powder sugar was everywhere!

[MickeyNicki]

I am SO in!!! I absolutely love your live reports...and you have two before I make it back! I can count my weeks (sigh...months) by living through your vacations!

Like Brenda, I would love to see the Tutto menu. Allears still has last summer's version. And we are planning to try Tony's for dinner on our next trip (never been there) so I really look forward to that. Oh and California Grill...and...and..and....

I also love your commentary on what you did that day, the crowds, weather, etc. SO SO looking forward to this!

And I love your live reviews too! I promise to take as many menu pictures as I can...we love Epcot and tend to wander the countries alot so I will do my best on menu shots. Keep your fingers crossed that the rain is not going to damper the trip! :thumbsup2

GIRLFRIEND!!!!!! I can't believe you're on the 3rd page already and I haven't seen you around much! (well, it would help if I lurked around more huh?) YAY for your trip in 6 days!!! 150 more for us! (and I've almost got it paid off!!! shocking!)

So, are you trying to get into TH in the morning? We're planning on it in Oct... we should plan to meet up!

Okay... I'm gonna patiently wait! ......

Hey hon! Where you been :rotfl: Yes I have been trying to get TH but it isnt happening so I guess Boma will have to do :laughing:

Can't wait for your reviews.

Hi
Can't wait for your reviews!! I always look forward to them!!! Thanks!

Thanks for reading guys, just 5 more days! :banana:

Definitely in for this one :thumbsup2 We're off to POFQ on the 8th :cool1: so will get us even more excited!!:banana:

I will let you know all about POFQ, cannot wait to check this place out!

I just got back from 8 nights at the POFQ, it is a really pretty resort, I hope you like it. I reccomend taking the boat over to Downtown Disney it is a relaxing and scenic ride. The POFQ food court is pretty small so if you get sick of it you can take a relaxing stroll along the waterway to Riverside where they have more breakfast options. We tried the beignets, they were good, but super messy. Powder sugar was everywhere!

Yummmm powdered sugar! I think we will just be doing the CS for breakfast the three mornings...that should be ok..if DH wants a mid day break I am sure he will request a snack from POFQ too. Cannot wait to stay there!

[goofygal531]

I'm in! popcorn::

[VBsHustla]

I love your reviews! So glad to have found you before you actually go live so I can follow along - I'm very much looking forward to it! :yay:

-Jen

[nassau812]

I'm in. Enjoyed your previous reports.

[MickeyNicki]

I'm in! popcorn::

Hi Mare!

I love your reviews! So glad to have found you before you actually go live so I can follow along - I'm very much looking forward to it! :yay:

-Jen

I'm in. Enjoyed your previous reports.

Welcome! Thanks for much for joining in!

[KatMark]

Aren't you there yet? I'm waiting to drool....

[DisneyJen]

Count me in ... again:lmao:

We arrive at BWV on June 6 in the afternoon. Dinner at Spoodles after our wegoshop delivery:banana:

[MickeyNicki]

Aren't you there yet? I'm waiting to drool....

I know right?! The 5 days to go is going to drain me!

Count me in ... again:lmao:

We arrive at BWV on June 6 in the afternoon. Dinner at Spoodles after our wegoshop delivery:banana:

Hi Jen! Thanks for reading, hope you have a wonderful trip too!

[MickeyNicki]

Ok there have been a few changes, I know I know I am changing things already and we are not even there yet! :lmao:

I just added a 6:45 pm dinner at Raglan Road on our arrival day. DH really wanted Fultons but we are going out with friends this weekend to a local place that has wonderful crab claws and he said it would be ok to pick something different. WPE is great but we have never been to RR and I have read wonderful things about it, plus I need to try that bread pudding!

I was also able to snag an early lunch at Sci Fi for our HS day, and this is the day that we are going to Cali Grill so hopefully 7 hours between the 2 reservations will be enough time to digest burgers and onion rings from lunch! :eek:

Still cannot get a breakfast ressie at TH, but I was able to move my Boma up to 9am so we can get over to AK earlier than we thought. I would love to have lunch at Flame Tree before heading home and of course, need that frozen chai..it is soooo good I wish all the parks had them.

So those are the changes, for now! :rotfl:

[Tickanee]

I just tried the frozen chai on my last trip a couple weeks ago. MMMMmmm, it was soooo good! My husband and I shared one and I wished we would have gotten two. My husband wants to try the Fulton Crab house on our next trip. What's good there?

[TigerKat]

Ok there have been a few changes, I know I know I am changing things already and we are not even there yet! :lmao:

I just added a 6:45 pm dinner at Raglan Road on our arrival day. DH really wanted Fultons but we are going out with friends this weekend to a local place that has wonderful crab claws and he said it would be ok to pick something different. WPE is great but we have never been to RR and I have read wonderful things about it, plus I need to try that bread pudding!

I was also able to snag an early lunch at Sci Fi for our HS day, and this is the day that we are going to Cali Grill so hopefully 7 hours between the 2 reservations will be enough time to digest burgers and onion rings from lunch! :eek:

Still cannot get a breakfast ressie at TH, but I was able to move my Boma up to 9am so we can get over to AK earlier than we thought. I would love to have lunch at Flame Tree before heading home and of course, need that frozen chai..it is soooo good I wish all the parks had them.

So those are the changes, for now! :rotfl:


I'm so glad you're going to RR. Their calamari is excellent and one of my favorite entrees in all of WDW is the It's not bleedin chowder....TO DIE FOR! The bread pudding should be illegal.

[mommyoftwo08]

Okay, total lurker coming out here. I LOVE your reviews! :worship:I'm actually sad to miss this one since I'll be down there with you! We leave on the 4th. I hope you guys have an awesome time!

[MinnieNurse]

:yay: I am so excited, its time for another Nicki and Todd review. Many of my ADR's for my upcoming trip were made from your past reviews. You seem to bring out the hunger in me.:lmao:

We are trying RR in August, cant wait to hear your review of this one.

[cnorth]

YAY! You're almost there!:cool1::cool1:

[MickeyNicki]

I just tried the frozen chai on my last trip a couple weeks ago. MMMMmmm, it was soooo good! My husband and I shared one and I wished we would have gotten two. My husband wants to try the Fulton Crab house on our next trip. What's good there?

Oh you should def try Fultons, it is wonderful! We are def going there in Oct. I naively tried the chai from Starbucks thinking it would be like AK but man was I wrong, it tasted like perfume! Terrible stuff at Starbucks, I will just stick with my lattes instead ;)

I'm so glad you're going to RR. Their calamari is excellent and one of my favorite entrees in all of WDW is the It's not bleedin chowder....TO DIE FOR! The bread pudding should be illegal.

I think we are going to do the calamari, we love calamari and I was showing the menu to Todd last night and he said, "Yup we are getting that!" I also informed him that we had to get 2 desserts! He was all set to get the Shepherds Pie until he saw that it was made with LAMB! OMIGOD I was dying laughing and he said "What is so funny?" But I couldnt tell him...so I think I will order the pie and make him taste it so he can see he really loves it, I mean come on he loves those stupid meatballs right? :laughing:

Okay, total lurker coming out here. I LOVE your reviews! :worship:I'm actually sad to miss this one since I'll be down there with you! We leave on the 4th. I hope you guys have an awesome time!

Thanks for reading and I hope you have a wonderful trip too!

:yay: I am so excited, its time for another Nicki and Todd review. Many of my ADR's for my upcoming trip were made from your past reviews. You seem to bring out the hunger in me.:lmao:

We are trying RR in August, cant wait to hear your review of this one.

Welcome! I hope we love RR....hey anyplace that has bread pudding I am sure to love it!

YAY! You're almost there!:cool1::cool1:

I know just 4 more days! I am doing laundry and starting to pack, DH is looking at me like I am nuts because I usually wait to the last minute to do all this stuff :rotfl2:

[H20DogsNDisney]

I can't wait for this food report!

[KatMark]

Ok there have been a few changes, I know I know I am changing things already and we are not even there yet! :lmao:

I just added a 6:45 pm dinner at Raglan Road on our arrival day. DH really wanted Fultons but we are going out with friends this weekend to a local place that has wonderful crab claws and he said it would be ok to pick something different. WPE is great but we have never been to RR and I have read wonderful things about it, plus I need to try that bread pudding!

I was also able to snag an early lunch at Sci Fi for our HS day, and this is the day that we are going to Cali Grill so hopefully 7 hours between the 2 reservations will be enough time to digest burgers and onion rings from lunch! :eek:

Still cannot get a breakfast ressie at TH, but I was able to move my Boma up to 9am so we can get over to AK earlier than we thought. I would love to have lunch at Flame Tree before heading home and of course, need that frozen chai..it is soooo good I wish all the parks had them.

So those are the changes, for now! :rotfl:

#1 (I'm going to count the number of changes). :rotfl:

[goofygal531]

Still cannot get a breakfast ressie at TH

Don't give us just yet, you never know you might get in!!! :goodvibes

Have you been to the 50's PTC recently? I just switched from the Sci-Fi to the 50's. I haven't been there in about 5 years. I remember the chicken pot pie was to die for! :cloud9: Hoping for lots of antics to keep the kids entertained!!! Do they have boozy milkshakes??? :confused:

RR sound yummy. We've never been. I recently discovered that Cooke's of Dublin (RR's CS), has wonderul fried fish platters. People have been raving about their fried shrimp and scallops. They say the fish is better than Yorkshire in UK. I'd love to head to DTD just to try it. Unfortunately, the boys have their heart set on T-Rex. Cafe :sad2:

Don't worry 7 hours is more than enough time in between meals. I'm planning the same thing for 50's PTC and Ohanas. Ohanas is a LOT of food!

I still have to buy the boys some summer clothes and get my luggage out. I'm so not ready!! TWO WEEKS to go :yay:

[goofygal531]

Oh you should def try Fultons, it is wonderful! We are def going there in Oct. I naively tried the chai from Starbucks thinking it would be like AK but man was I wrong, it tasted like perfume! Terrible stuff at Starbucks, I will just stick with my lattes instead ;)


Nicki, did you try the Chai Latte at Starbucks? I LOVE those!! I've never had a cold one. I can't wait to try the Frozen Chai in AK!!!

Have you tried the frozen lattes at the Main Street Bakery? OMG! They put the Frappacinos to shame!! They are amazing!! I've been known to hop the monorail from the GF just to get a Latte then meet the family back by the pool. :rotfl: Seriously, they're THAT good.

[ChelleinNC]

#1 (I'm going to count the number of changes). :rotfl:

:lmao::rotfl2::lmao:

[TigerKat]

#1 (I'm going to count the number of changes). :rotfl:

:rotfl2: Too stinking funny!:laughing:

[KatMark]

:rotfl2: Too stinking funny!:laughing:

Well, Kathy, from one Kathy to another, we know Nic's Todd!!! :rotfl2:

[TigerKat]

Well, Kathy, from one Kathy to another, we know Nic's Todd!!! :rotfl2:


You are so right!:laughing:

[goofygal531]

Oh, poor Todd gets such a bad rap! :rotfl:

I have a feeling the plans are about to change again!! :goodvibes

[BriarRosie]

#1 (I'm going to count the number of changes). :rotfl:

That'll be our play at home drinking game. ;)

Nicki, are we there yet? Are we there yet? :hyper:
And yes, you must have the bread and butter pudding at Raglan Road. It's imperative.

[MickeyNicki]

I can't wait for this food report!

I cant wait to write it! Thanks for reading!

#1 (I'm going to count the number of changes). :rotfl:

Hey everyone we have a comedienne in the group! :lmao: And that is 2 changes thank you very much :rotfl:

Don't give us just yet, you never know you might get in!!! :goodvibes

Have you been to the 50's PTC recently? I just switched from the Sci-Fi to the 50's. I haven't been there in about 5 years. I remember the chicken pot pie was to die for! :cloud9: Hoping for lots of antics to keep the kids entertained!!! Do they have boozy milkshakes??? :confused:

They did have 50's PT open too but I loved that reuben sandwich and boozey milkshakes from Sci Fi...although this time I think I may skip the milkshake and go to the Tune In Lounge and get a cocktail...Picnic Punch here I come!

Have you tried the frozen lattes at the Main Street Bakery? OMG! They put the Frappacinos to shame!! They are amazing!! I've been known to hop the monorail from the GF just to get a Latte then meet the family back by the pool. :rotfl: Seriously, they're THAT good.

Ok you just introduced me to a new snack! I am going to make it a point and get one this trip! I love anything frozen and coffee-ish! And Todd can get his own, no sharing! :laughing:

:lmao::rotfl2::lmao:

:rotfl2: Too stinking funny!:laughing:

Oh here we go, 2 more comediennes!

Well, Kathy, from one Kathy to another, we know Nic's Todd!!! :rotfl2:

You are so right!:laughing:

:lmao::rotfl::rotfl2: You guys are a trip!

Oh, poor Todd gets such a bad rap! :rotfl:

I have a feeling the plans are about to change again!! :goodvibes

So DH is looking over my shoulder and asking why the ladies of the DIS are teasing him! I told him that is because he doesnt OBEY the laws of Disney, once a ressie is made you stick with it :rotfl: And Mare...I think you are right! Thanks girl!

That'll be our play at home drinking game. ;)

Nicki, are we there yet? Are we there yet? :hyper:
And yes, you must have the bread and butter pudding at Raglan Road. It's imperative.

Almost Rosie, almost, just 3 more days!! Hmmm....I wonder how much you guys will have to drink :rotfl: That is what I am looking forward to the most, RR bread pudding...yummy!

[MickeyNicki]

Ok guess what, there has been ANOTHER change! GASP! Can you believe it? Well of course you can!

My good friend Mare (GoofyGal531) was able to help me out with a Tusker House ressie for our departure breakfast! Lets all give a round of applause for MARE! :worship::woohoo::yay::dance3::cheer2:

So I cancelled our Boma breakfast and we will be at AK at 8:25 for a very early breakfast and we will tour the park and eat lunch before going home so that is one more review I can post for you! And I get my frozen chai, oh man do I just love those little suckers! DH is excited for TH, we missed going there in January because our niece was sick and we didnt want to push more food on her...he says he wants to go there for the food but secretly I think he wants to see Daisy! :rotfl:

So drink up you guys! :rotfl2:

[TigerKat]

Ok guess what, there has been ANOTHER change! GASP! Can you believe it? Well of course you can!

My good friend Mare (GoofyGal531) was able to help me out with a Tusker House ressie for our departure breakfast! Lets all give a round of applause for MARE! :worship::woohoo::yay::dance3::cheer2:


:rotfl2: I'm so glad you finally got TH, thanks Mare!!!

[KatMark]

3 since Nic corrected me that there were 2 changes in the first post!!!! And you know you love us, girlfriend. :rotfl2:

[TigerKat]

3 since Nic corrected me that there were 2 changes in the first post!!!! And you know you love us, girlfriend. :rotfl2:

I knew this was coming........:laughing:

[ChelleinNC]

Ok guess what, there has been ANOTHER change! GASP! Can you believe it? Well of course you can!

My good friend Mare (GoofyGal531) was able to help me out with a Tusker House ressie for our departure breakfast! Lets all give a round of applause for MARE! :worship::woohoo::yay::dance3::cheer2:

So I cancelled our Boma breakfast and we will be at AK at 8:25 for a very early breakfast and we will tour the park and eat lunch before going home so that is one more review I can post for you! And I get my frozen chai, oh man do I just love those little suckers! DH is excited for TH, we missed going there in January because our niece was sick and we didnt want to push more food on her...he says he wants to go there for the food but secretly I think he wants to see Daisy! :rotfl:

So drink up you guys! :rotfl2:

Good thing I can hold my liqour :cool1:

Ok, happy that you get TH like you wanted, sad that it means I have less chance to run into you :sad1: But in the spirit of our game here, I'll PM my cell # so you can let me know what else changes and where you actually will be :laughing:

[bouldertcr]

Hey Nikki,

Looking forward to another installment of the MickiNikki dining report show!! Hey I am glad you changed your Fulton's ADR to Raglan Road. I keep going back and forth with deciding between WPC and RR. Currently, I have WPC scheduled for free DDP trip in August but wondering if I should change it to Raglan Road. I am sure you will help me make my decision based on your review.

Have a great time!!!!!

[Itinkso]

I'm in too! Can't wait to see your reviews for POFQ breakfasts ~ we'll be there in July and willl wait to plan our breakfasts according to what you post!

[MickeyNicki]

3 since Nic corrected me that there were 2 changes in the first post!!!! And you know you love us, girlfriend. :rotfl2:

I do love ya!

Good thing I can hold my liqour :cool1:

Ok, happy that you get TH like you wanted, sad that it means I have less chance to run into you :sad1: But in the spirit of our game here, I'll PM my cell # so you can let me know what else changes and where you actually will be :laughing:

Got your cell and I will PM you mine too...Hoping we can run into each other!

Hey Nikki,

Looking forward to another installment of the MickiNikki dining report show!! Hey I am glad you changed your Fulton's ADR to Raglan Road. I keep going back and forth with deciding between WPC and RR. Currently, I have WPC scheduled for free DDP trip in August but wondering if I should change it to Raglan Road. I am sure you will help me make my decision based on your review.

Have a great time!!!!!

Thanks for reading! I am so excited to try RR and so isnt DH, I just love trying new places! I need a month at WDW so I can eat at all my favorite joints!

I'm in too! Can't wait to see your reviews for POFQ breakfasts ~ we'll be there in July and willl wait to plan our breakfasts according to what you post!

DH is really looking forward to the biscuits and gravy and I cannot wait to sink these teeth into a beignet!

[Charleston Princess]

I'm here and ready to read all about your eating adventures!!! :banana:

[hopeforus]

I have been following you since your trip with the nieces and I can't wait for more. We are taking or 2.5 and 6 yr old and staying at AKL. The problem..we arrive on the 7th! I don't know if I will be able to get your updates!!!!:confused3 I sure hope so and hope you guys have a great time!

Hopeforus;)

[MickeyNicki]

I'm here and ready to read all about your eating adventures!!! :banana:

Hey girl! Thanks for joining in!

I have been following you since your trip with the nieces and I can't wait for more. We are taking or 2.5 and 6 yr old and staying at AKL. The problem..we arrive on the 7th! I don't know if I will be able to get your updates!!!!:confused3 I sure hope so and hope you guys have a great time!

Hopeforus;)

Well if you cannot follow along remember to read it when you get home! Hope you have a wonderful trip and enjoy your stay at AKL!

[KatMark]

Any new changes we need to be aware of???? :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

[MickeyNicki]

Any new changes we need to be aware of???? :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

Well no, not yet smarty pants :rotfl:

BUT...

I am thinking of trying to convince Todd to cancel SAI for something else in Epcot...you know, try and make him think that it is his idea or something. I would rather try Morocco or go back to Beirgarten but DH had SAI in mind since we both enjoyed lunch there in Oct.

If we do change I promise to let you know right away! :laughing:

[ChelleinNC]

Any new changes we need to be aware of???? :rolleyes1:rolleyes1

Well no, not yet smarty pants :rotfl:

BUT...

I am thinking of trying to convince Todd to cancel SAI for something else in Epcot...you know, try and make him think that it is his idea or something. I would rather try Morocco or go back to Beirgarten but DH had SAI in mind since we both enjoyed lunch there in Oct.

If we do change I promise to let you know right away! :laughing:

I have to get up early tomorrow morning for my drive down, so don't make too many changes tonight :laughing: The rest of the changes I'll drink to when I get home :thumbsup2

[Ciciwoowoo]

I'm here! :goodvibes

[KatMark]

Well no, not yet smarty pants :rotfl:

BUT...

I am thinking of trying to convince Todd to cancel SAI for something else in Epcot...you know, try and make him think that it is his idea or something. I would rather try Morocco or go back to Beirgarten but DH had SAI in mind since we both enjoyed lunch there in Oct.

If we do change I promise to let you know right away! :laughing:

Just keeping you on your toes, girlfriend. We've never done SAI...I don't care for Mexican food. I think you should "convince" him of Biergarten.

[KatMark]

I have to get up early tomorrow morning for my drive down, so don't make too many changes tonight :laughing: The rest of the changes I'll drink to when I get home :thumbsup2

Have a safe trip. Hopefully, Todd won't make any more changes. ;)

[MinnieNurse]

Well no, not yet smarty pants :rotfl:

BUT...

I am thinking of trying to convince Todd to cancel SAI for something else in Epcot...you know, try and make him think that it is his idea or something. I would rather try Morocco or go back to Beirgarten but DH had SAI in mind since we both enjoyed lunch there in Oct.

If we do change I promise to let you know right away! :laughing:

I think this is a good plan. Cancel SAI and do Marrakesh. I have read excellent reviews of it recently and we are going in August-so I need your opinion first. See that settles it then. :rotfl:

[KatMark]

I think this is a good plan. Cancel SAI and do Marrakesh. I have read excellent reviews of it recently and we are going in August-so I need your opinion first. See that settles it then. :rotfl:

:lmao::rotfl2: There you go, Nic. There's your excuse for Todd!

[MickeyNicki]

I have to get up early tomorrow morning for my drive down, so don't make too many changes tonight :laughing: The rest of the changes I'll drink to when I get home :thumbsup2

Ok I will wait until you get to WDW to notify you of changes, its more fun to play the drinking game at WDW!

I'm here! :goodvibes

Hey! Welcome to the party!

Just keeping you on your toes, girlfriend. We've never done SAI...I don't care for Mexican food. I think you should "convince" him of Biergarten.

I think I should do, I will smooze him later!

Have a safe trip. Hopefully, Todd won't make any more changes. ;)

Ya right! This is Todd we are talking about!

I think this is a good plan. Cancel SAI and do Marrakesh. I have read excellent reviews of it recently and we are going in August-so I need your opinion first. See that settles it then. :rotfl:

Ok thats a very good idea, sacrifice our dinner for the good of the Dis Boards!

:lmao::rotfl2: There you go, Nic. There's your excuse for Todd!

You know he may just fall for that one! :woohoo:

[hmgray95]

Long time lurker on your reports, first time poster on one! DH and I are hoping to sneak in a quick anniversary trip (sans kiddies!:cool1:) to the F&W Fest, and I'm planning our meals right now. You're eating at several places that I want to try on that trip, and I have to tell you that because of your reviews of Boma, I have completely switched around my schedule so that we can do breakfast there!

Glad to see you got the TH ressie.....we ate there last May and loved it....great characters, great food.

[dizneeat]

Hi Nicki :wave:

It's been a fun weekend, but I am glad we're back from London so I can sit here waiting for your live report to start!!
I will try to sneak online during breaks at school to follow you around!
Have lots of fun and a safe journey! :car:

[TigerKat]

Wishing you a safe journey!!!!:goodvibes

[KatMark]

Have a safe drive...and can't wait for the food and for Todd's changes! :rolleyes1

[catne]

If Todd wants to change too much, just tell him he can't have the POFQ biscuits & gravy unless he behaves:rotfl: Though it's a really cheap way to make a guy happy at $3.49 for a plateful.

But hey, Nicki - you have a great time! Hope it's less rainy this week for you than it was for us last week.

[ChelleinNC]

Ok I will wait until you get to WDW to notify you of changes, its more fun to play the drinking game at WDW!


:rotfl:

Have a safe trip and hopefully see ya soon :goodvibes

[coconutsunshine]

Oh, another live report. I'm so excited!!!:banana::banana:

Have a fantastic trip and eat lots for us at home!!!:goodvibes

[pennyplanner]

I'm ready! Review away!!!:goodvibes

--penny

[larklynn]

Can't wait

[Charleston Princess]

Have a safe drive there today!!! I will be looking forward to the first food pics this evening! ;)

[MickeyNicki]

Long time lurker on your reports, first time poster on one! DH and I are hoping to sneak in a quick anniversary trip (sans kiddies!:cool1:) to the F&W Fest, and I'm planning our meals right now. You're eating at several places that I want to try on that trip, and I have to tell you that because of your reviews of Boma, I have completely switched around my schedule so that we can do breakfast there!

Glad to see you got the TH ressie.....we ate there last May and loved it....great characters, great food.

Thanks for coming out of hiding! :rotfl: I hope you enjoy Boma as much as we do, cannot wait to try TH though. Have you been to the F&W before? We love it!

Hi Nicki :wave:

It's been a fun weekend, but I am glad we're back from London so I can sit here waiting for your live report to start!!
I will try to sneak online during breaks at school to follow you around!
Have lots of fun and a safe journey! :car:

Yay you are back! How was your trip?

Wishing you a safe journey!!!!:goodvibes

Have a safe drive...and can't wait for the food and for Todd's changes! :rolleyes1

I promise to drive safe, keep your fingers cross that I do not run into traffic or heavy rain on I-4...thats the pits!

If Todd wants to change too much, just tell him he can't have the POFQ biscuits & gravy unless he behaves:rotfl: Though it's a really cheap way to make a guy happy at $3.49 for a plateful.

But hey, Nicki - you have a great time! Hope it's less rainy this week for you than it was for us last week.

Thats a very good idea...withold food from the boy! :rotfl2:

:rotfl:

Have a safe trip and hopefully see ya soon :goodvibes

Hope we can meet at AK! Have a great trip yourself :cutie:

Oh, another live report. I'm so excited!!!:banana::banana:

Have a fantastic trip and eat lots for us at home!!!:goodvibes

I'm ready! Review away!!!:goodvibes

--penny

Can't wait

Thanks you guys!

Have a safe drive there today!!! I will be looking forward to the first food pics this evening! ;)

I promise not to go to sleep until I post dinner from Raglan Road tonight...and KatMark I am not cancelling this one! :rotfl:

[MickeyNicki]

So today is the day and I cannot wait! I plan on getting off work at noon, bring DH some lunch and remind him for the millionth time that he has to be home by 2 so we can leave and get on the interstate before the traffic and rain start....if we do this according to plan (and ya'll know that DH always has a reason to get home late) we should arrive at DTD by 5:30. I will have the car packed so all he has to do is change his clothes and away we go!

I have tried to threaten him with "If you are not home by such a time I am leaving without you" but he knows I wont do that cuz he has the moolah! Just kiddin', how can I leave him behind? If I go solo I have no excuse to order so much food! :rotfl:

We have 6:45 ressies at Raglan Road and we are both excited about this place...have no idea what we are going to order except the bread pudding :laughing:

Then we will shop around and of course pop in to Goofy's Candy Shop for some treats. Then it is check in at POFQ....

I promise to post tonights meal before I go to sleep so all you night owls out there wait up for me!

[trixiequilts]

Woo-hoo! It's finally here!!! :woohoo:

Have a great trip...can't wait to read about RR tonight!

[GoofySon'sMom]

Yay, it's here! I am sooooooo jealous! Drive safe! Sending 'rain stay away' and 'no traffic' vibes your way! :goodvibes :wizard:

[dpndka]

have a great time!!! Can't wait to read the reviews.

[onejellyshelly]

Have a safe trip.

My husband is the same way.

[MickeyNicki]

HUGE NEWS!!!

Todd just called and said he has a business meeting in Orlando on Mon-Wed so guess who is staying at WDW Sun-Wed?? ME ME ME ME ME! I am! So now I need to get my butt on the phone and extend my stay at the POFQ (although we may go to the Swan for $119 a night instead, dont know yet) and more importantly book more dining reservations!!! I need Sunday dinner, Monday ressies, he is in meetings on Tues so probably just dinner and then Wed before we leave breakfast ressies! I am so excited, now I need to go pack more!

[GoofySon'sMom]

WOO HOO! That is fantastic! :cool1: :banana: And more reviews for us! :goodvibes

[DisneyJen]

HUGE NEWS!!!

Todd just called and said he has a business meeting in Orlando on Mon-Wed so guess who is staying at WDW Sun-Wed?? ME ME ME ME ME! I am! So now I need to get my butt on the phone and extend my stay at the POFQ (although we may go to the Swan for $119 a night instead, dont know yet) and more importantly book more dining reservations!!! I need Sunday dinner, Monday ressies, he is in meetings on Tues so probably just dinner and then Wed before we leave breakfast ressies! I am so excited, now I need to go pack more!

That great Nicki:cool1:

Let us know how you make out with those impromtu ADRs!

Maybe our paths will cross as we will be at BWV this Saturday until the 13th:goodvibes

[dizneeat]

:cheer2::banana::cool1: YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1::banana::cheer2:

More reviews! Now tell me I am NOT selfish, looking forward to these, because right when YOU go home I am going to Disneyland Resort Paris!!!!!!!!

[Charleston Princess]

That's fantastic!!!

Just so you know, we will be there the same time!!! We arrive Saturday and are staying at AKL!

[TXMomof3boys]

What wonderful and exciting news for you and for us (more dining reviews). :cool1: Enjoy making more reservations this morning and drive safely this afternoon. Looking forward to your Raglan Road reveiw this evening. :goodvibes

[KatMark]

HUGE NEWS!!!

Todd just called and said he has a business meeting in Orlando on Mon-Wed so guess who is staying at WDW Sun-Wed?? ME ME ME ME ME! I am! So now I need to get my butt on the phone and extend my stay at the POFQ (although we may go to the Swan for $119 a night instead, dont know yet) and more importantly book more dining reservations!!! I need Sunday dinner, Monday ressies, he is in meetings on Tues so probably just dinner and then Wed before we leave breakfast ressies! I am so excited, now I need to go pack more!

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO jealous. But I know what this means. I bet Todd is going to get his FULTON'S after all. :worship:

[MickeyNicki]

Woo-hoo! It's finally here!!! :woohoo:

Have a great trip...can't wait to read about RR tonight!

Cannot wait to eat there either!

Yay, it's here! I am sooooooo jealous! Drive safe! Sending 'rain stay away' and 'no traffic' vibes your way! :goodvibes :wizard:

Thanks for the good vibes!

have a great time!!! Can't wait to read the reviews.

We will thanks!

Have a safe trip.

My husband is the same way.

I think men are all alike ha ha

WOO HOO! That is fantastic! :cool1: :banana: And more reviews for us! :goodvibes

I cannot believe that I finally get to do Disney solo...this is going to be wild!

That great Nicki:cool1:

Let us know how you make out with those impromtu ADRs!

Maybe our paths will cross as we will be at BWV this Saturday until the 13th:goodvibes

That would be a blast!

:cheer2::banana::cool1: YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :cool1::banana::cheer2:

More reviews! Now tell me I am NOT selfish, looking forward to these, because right when YOU go home I am going to Disneyland Resort Paris!!!!!!!!

I am jealous of you, I want to go to DLP!

That's fantastic!!!

Just so you know, we will be there the same time!!! We arrive Saturday and are staying at AKL!

Ok we may just bump into each other! :banana:

What wonderful and exciting news for you and for us (more dining reviews). :cool1: Enjoy making more reservations this morning and drive safely this afternoon. Looking forward to your Raglan Road reveiw this evening. :goodvibes

I just got off the phone with Dis Dining, there was a ton of stuff open if you are flexible :laughing:

I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO jealous. But I know what this means. I bet Todd is going to get his FULTON'S after all. :worship:

Get your tush on a plane and come down here, we can do 3 days of WDW without the boys!

[MickeyNicki]

UPDATE ON DINING RESSIES!

Just got off the phone with Disney and was able to score a few more ressies. Here is the update

6/7 We are checking out late at POFQ (morning at AK) and then we will switch to the Swan. We will have dinner at Nine Dragons..never been before but it looks pretty good.

6/8 Have no clue what to do for breakfast, got any ideas? Probably go to Epcot for the afternoon and eat there and then dinner at Beirgarten with DH, its his favorite!

6/9 Todd is in meetings again so I have no idea what to do for breakfast, no clue for lunch and we will meet for dinner at Flying Fish (unless he wants to go to Fulton's, depends on how tired he is)

6/10 He has a few early meetings and then we will have a late breakfast at Boma before heading home.

I need travel tips from Solo people...which park and what should I do by myself? I have wanted a solo trip forever and this is a semi solo trip so now that it is here I am like this :scared1:

Last minute ressies wasnt as hard as I thought it would be...50's Prime Time, Cape May breakfast and dinner and Tutto Italia were sold out for all the dates that we extended but they had alot of other places and times to offer so if you are trying to get stuff last minute you will not starve.

Now I need to pack more stuff...not that I'm complaining, especially when corp. is paying for the 3 day extended stay and some of the food! (for DH at least) :love:

[KatMark]

Get your tush on a plane and come down here, we can do 3 days of WDW without the boys!

Don't I wish...don't think that would go over too well with my DH here. But we've got Marco Island to look forward to.

Let us know how things turn out with resort and further ADR's.

[mcrabeck]

Have a great trip! Can't wait for the reviews!!!

[KatMark]

UPDATE ON DINING RESSIES!

Just got off the phone with Disney and was able to score a few more ressies. Here is the update

6/7 We are checking out late at POFQ (morning at AK) and then we will switch to the Swan. We will have dinner at Nine Dragons..never been before but it looks pretty good.

6/8 Have no clue what to do for breakfast, got any ideas? Probably go to Epcot for the afternoon and eat there and then dinner at Beirgarten with DH, its his favorite!

6/9 Todd is in meetings again so I have no idea what to do for breakfast, no clue for lunch and we will meet for dinner at Flying Fish (unless he wants to go to Fulton's, depends on how tired he is)

6/10 He has a few early meetings and then we will have a late breakfast at Boma before heading home.

I need travel tips from Solo people...which park and what should I do by myself? I have wanted a solo trip forever and this is a semi solo trip so now that it is here I am like this :scared1:

Last minute ressies wasnt as hard as I thought it would be...50's Prime Time, Cape May breakfast and dinner and Tutto Italia were sold out for all the dates that we extended but they had alot of other places and times to offer so if you are trying to get stuff last minute you will not starve.

Now I need to pack more stuff...not that I'm complaining, especially when corp. is paying for the 3 day extended stay and some of the food! (for DH at least) :love:


And just so you know, I'm NOT counting the times you've changed/will change your ressies ONLY because Todd got you this extra nice bonus. :worship:

[MickeyNicki]

Don't I wish...don't think that would go over too well with my DH here. But we've got Marco Island to look forward to.

Let us know how things turn out with resort and further ADR's.

Yes we will have Marco! We are going to stay at the Swan, its been 2 years since we have stayed there but I remember the beds are so comfy!

Have a great trip! Can't wait for the reviews!!!

Thanks and welcome aboard!

And just so you know, I'm NOT counting the times you've changed/will change your ressies ONLY because Todd got you this extra nice bonus. :worship:

Oh thats so nice of you but I bet everyone else that wants a drink is going to think otherwise :rotfl: I never expected him to call me this morning with this news! I tried to extend POFQ but the rate was $221 a night, no discounts available for the POFQ!! Are you kidding me?? I could have stayed AKL for $184 a night but the Swan is a deal for $119 and the location is great for me to walk to 2 parks by myself....

[medicgirl911]

Wow, extra days...that rocks!!! :thumbsup2
Now scoot...get your stuff done...get moving...get outta here...get to the eating!! LOL!!! Have a safe trip!

[butiflfeet]

I am so excited for your reviews! Last time I had so much fun reading along :cool1:

[GoofySon'sMom]

I want to try Nine Dragons next trip ... glad you will be able to review it before then!

As for breakfast, what about The Wave? Dinner was so delish, I bet breakfast would be great, too. (Not sure if you have tried it in the past).

[hmgray95]

Thanks for coming out of hiding! :rotfl: I hope you enjoy Boma as much as we do, cannot wait to try TH though. Have you been to the F&W before? We love it!

No, we've (by which I really mean me!) always wanted to go, but never did before we had kids, and since you can't really enjoy anything involving wine too much when you've got kids to take care of, we thought it would be a long time before we would get to go! But thanks to a fortuitous special rate at the Poly, some free Delta sky miles, and a SIL willing to take on a 5 year old and a 20 month old for 4 days, it looks like we're going to get to go after all, and we're (by which I really mean me!) are terribly excited. (Don't worry....DH will be excited once we get there....he's just one of those guys who can't get excited about something until it happens).

Just caught up....congrats on the extra days!

[TigerKat]

WOO HOO!!! What an unexpected surprise!!!!:cool1: More days for you means more porn for us!:thumbsup2

[eventamy]

Since you'll be at the Swan why don't you try Spoodles for breakfast, you won't get the chance for much longer!

[PrincessTrisha]

Lucky you being able to stay extra days!

What about Spoodles for breakfast? It would be the last time (because of the change over) or Fresh at the Dolphin?

[MinnieNurse]

:yay:Yay for more days. That means more reviews for us. :yay::yay:

[Sandy321]

Have you done the Boardwalk Bakery for breakfast? They have some fantastic items -

I do hope you'll stroll over and get some pictures and prices of their cakes they do there - that cake thread on the main page gets so many questions - I posted what I found, but that was last OCT - who knows what is up now!

The Swan, the beds - the Epcot resort!! You could always walk over to Sunshine Seasons at Living with the Land! For a solo trip, just carry your camera around, and whip out a notebook and they will think you are a journalist!! :thumbsup2

Isnt there a Micro Brewery over on the Boardwalk? Maybe if you have a free dinner slot or lunch you could check that place out for us?

We're goin in Jan '10 and I cant wait to try the Boardwalk Area eateries - looking forward to your reviews - I also appreciate your attention to detail with pictures!!

Thank you!

[Shleedogg]

Can't wait! I'm trying to decide between Raglan Road and WP Cafe for our July trip. I hope you have a quick and traffic free drive!

[relcx4]

I usually just lurk on these reviews but yours sounds like fun so I am glad I found it before it actually started. I will be going to RR in July when we go down for our Disneymoon. Very excited to hear how you like it. Have a great trip! Rebecca

[Cat0727]

your pictures and reviews are fantastic! can't wait!

have a great time :)

[mskayjay]

Nikki you just kill me (in a good way....). You can make peanut butter and jelly on white bread sound like the BEST meal in the world when it is served at Disney!!!! I was telling DH about you and honey when I was planning our trip for our anny last year and was thinking how much you would have loved seeing our dining experience at Cali Grill...... It was awesome!!!!!

Glad to hear you're there again. I think we're going to shoot for first part of October this year and celebrate the anniversary late.
K

[O_Jr71]

Hi! I found your dining review about 1 month ago and read all the other ones as well! I decided to come out and say hello! They are great and i'll be reading along with this one! And i have to tell you that you are am extremely patient person...i could never cancel the california grill! lol Can't wait for more!!!!! :cool1:

[Tinkerbell1013]

Whew! I found the Nicki and Todd review before there was a review! I'm not behind....yet. :)

[MickeyNicki]

Wow, extra days...that rocks!!! :thumbsup2
Now scoot...get your stuff done...get moving...get outta here...get to the eating!! LOL!!! Have a safe trip!

I took your advice and got the heck outta Naples, WE ARE HERE!

I am so excited for your reviews! Last time I had so much fun reading along :cool1:

Thanks for coming back for more! I love to write them for you guys!

I want to try Nine Dragons next trip ... glad you will be able to review it before then!

As for breakfast, what about The Wave? Dinner was so delish, I bet breakfast would be great, too. (Not sure if you have tried it in the past).

I am really jazzed about Nine Dragons, hope we like it!! I agree about the Wave, dinner was amazing!

No, we've (by which I really mean me!) always wanted to go, but never did before we had kids, and since you can't really enjoy anything involving wine too much when you've got kids to take care of, we thought it would be a long time before we would get to go! But thanks to a fortuitous special rate at the Poly, some free Delta sky miles, and a SIL willing to take on a 5 year old and a 20 month old for 4 days, it looks like we're going to get to go after all, and we're (by which I really mean me!) are terribly excited. (Don't worry....DH will be excited once we get there....he's just one of those guys who can't get excited about something until it happens).

Just caught up....congrats on the extra days!

That is so great, you will love the Poly, it is my favorite resort of all time!

WOO HOO!!! What an unexpected surprise!!!!:cool1: More days for you means more porn for us!:thumbsup2

YAYAYAYAYAY More food!

Since you'll be at the Swan why don't you try Spoodles for breakfast, you won't get the chance for much longer!

Lucky you being able to stay extra days!

What about Spoodles for breakfast? It would be the last time (because of the change over) or Fresh at the Dolphin?

We did Spoodles once and DH will not go back..I was actually thinking of Fresh...menu looks pretty good.

:yay:Yay for more days. That means more reviews for us. :yay::yay:

I cannot believe I am in WDW for a week, what a bonus!

Have you done the Boardwalk Bakery for breakfast? They have some fantastic items -

I do hope you'll stroll over and get some pictures and prices of their cakes they do there - that cake thread on the main page gets so many questions - I posted what I found, but that was last OCT - who knows what is up now!

The Swan, the beds - the Epcot resort!! You could always walk over to Sunshine Seasons at Living with the Land! For a solo trip, just carry your camera around, and whip out a notebook and they will think you are a journalist!! :thumbsup2

Thank you!

I know we will hit the Boardwalk Bakery Monday morning for breakfast, I will try and take a ton of pics. I was thinking of doing Epcot by myself and maybe MK too..and like you said just wander around taking pics of menus and food :laughing:

Can't wait! I'm trying to decide between Raglan Road and WP Cafe for our July trip. I hope you have a quick and traffic free drive!

Um...stick with WP...tell you why in a second

[MickeyNicki]

I usually just lurk on these reviews but yours sounds like fun so I am glad I found it before it actually started. I will be going to RR in July when we go down for our Disneymoon. Very excited to hear how you like it. Have a great trip! Rebecca

Thanks for coming out of hiding :rotfl: RR review coming right up and congrats on the wedding!

your pictures and reviews are fantastic! can't wait!

have a great time :)

Thank you! First nights reviews are coming right up, downloading photos now.

Nikki you just kill me (in a good way....). You can make peanut butter and jelly on white bread sound like the BEST meal in the world when it is served at Disney!!!! I was telling DH about you and honey when I was planning our trip for our anny last year and was thinking how much you would have loved seeing our dining experience at Cali Grill...... It was awesome!!!!!

Glad to hear you're there again. I think we're going to shoot for first part of October this year and celebrate the anniversary late.
K


Thats my hubbys favorite snack, PB&J! Cannot wait for Cali Grill tomorrow night, I am so excited to try it! We will miss you this year, we are going the last week in Oct but have a wonderful time at F&W!

Hi! I found your dining review about 1 month ago and read all the other ones as well! I decided to come out and say hello! They are great and i'll be reading along with this one! And i have to tell you that you are am extremely patient person...i could never cancel the california grill! lol Can't wait for more!!!!! :cool1:

Welcome! So glad you enjoy the reviews and tomorrow night at Cali Grill...YUM!

Whew! I found the Nicki and Todd review before there was a review! I'm not behind....yet. :)

Dont worry babe you can catch up quick...havent really started yet :banana:

[MickeyNicki]

Hey you guys! We are here! I am so happy to finally be off the road. For those of you that had money riding on the fact that DH was going to get out of work late you won big time. He was supposed to be home at 2 and didnt get home until 3 but the weather in Naples was terrible. In fact it rained the entire time we were on I-75 and I think I was going 45 the whole way. By the time we made it to I-4 it was sunny and clear sailing and we actually made it to Raglan Road at 6:45 on the dot...time of our dinner ressie.

The DTD parking lot by RR was not full at all, that is a great sign. We walked right up to RR, gave our name and waited 5 minutes to be seated, right by the band and the little table the girl Irish Jig's on..it was perfect.

Here are some pics of the menus

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Our server was Matt, in the beginning he was very attentive, went over the menu with us, brought us a Coke for DH and Ice Tea for me but there wasnt any ice in either one..and he didnt ask or bring me sugar/sweetner but I am always packing Sweet...Sweet N Low that is! He did bring us drink refills in the beginning but then he lost his way and never did bring us ice for the drinks. The Coke was cold but the ice tea was warm.

We decided to share the calamari...no sooner did we order it did a food runner drop it off the table so this was not made fresh to order, it must have been sitting under a heat lamp....it was very very greasy, very very heavy and just plain blech. There was 2 battered carrot slices that DH ate, 3 battered string beans that DH ate and 3 large battered broccoli that I ate and it was very very good. The calamari was pathetic....fried to incineration, just batter basically, no calamari. The sauce that accompanied it was very good but too thick. We are both still "tasting" this fried catastrophe.

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Then the hockey pucks came out, ooh sorry the "soda bread". This is so gross words cannot even describe. They are lead balls with ZERO flavor. The dish of oil and the brown globe did nothing to enhance the flavor because IT HAD NO FLAVOR either. So this was left behind too.

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DH ordered the beef stew, I knew he would because he loves it, I think it is his favorite dish. The string beans were very good, nice and tender but no flavor until we peppered them up. The beef stew was too salty for even DH. There was 2 carrots, 2 potatoes and all beef. He ate a few bites and left it. I had one spoonful and said, NO THANKS. It was so dang salty but the beef was very tender.

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DH convinced me to try the meatballs and pasta. Omigod it was disgusting. There were 6 meatballs that looked like petrified dog poop. It was awful. You could not even cut these overcooked "meatballs". The pasta was dry and crusty, like it was sitting under a heat lamp just praying someone finally ordered it. Plus the dish was way too peppered. The dish was supposed to have roma tomatoes in it, well people there was not one darned tomato in the entire dish. DH killed off the pasta and the meatballs...well they stood alone.

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Our waiter never came over to check on us or refill drinks. It is our first night, we are tired and didnt want to complain (stupid us). Ok so dessert has to be the saving grace right? I had to beg DH to get dessert because he was so bummed about this meal that he wanted to skip dessert. We both ordered the bread pudding because we were both still hungry. It took 20 minutes for dessert. The bread was dry and crammed in this coffee mug. There was a pot of caramel and one of vanilla. We poured it over and tried to mix it up but it was a mess. DH liked it, I thought it was very dry and sicky sweet...BLECH.

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The bill came to $75 not including tip. So we blew our first night dinner on a bomb. DH was right, the only place eating at in DTD is Fultons and WPE. Oh well you live and learn right?

[KatMark]

OUCH! I'm betting Todd is thinking, "Nic, I told you we should have gone to Fulton's." Sorry the trip started out on a sour note. But I am sure it will get better from here!

[MickeyNicki]

After our terrible dinner we walked around DTD for a bit and wanted to purchase our tickets and TIW card. I had received a 10% savings pass along card for our new AP's and the card doesnt have the first name of the person and unless you know that persons name they will not give you the discount. They argued with us for 15 minutes, no one would give us the discount and they refused to look up the persons name so we did not get the discount. Can you believe Disney would not honor this?? They said unless you know the persons first name no discount...people are not supposed to send them to people on Dis boards, just give them to people they know.

So DH is ready to blow a gasket and I just want to get outta there. We walked around a bit, Goofy's Candy had a 30 minute wait for create your own snacks so we just got in the car and went to check into the POFQ. Just as we started the car it started raining....are you kidding me??

Check in at the POFQ was a breeze, we have a great room on the second floor overlooking the gardens. Room is super clean and comfy. Looking a bit worn like chipped tiles, sink, etc but other than that very nice. The food court is a bit sad looking but we will check that out more in the am.

Tomorrow we are flexible...sorta. We will have breakfast at the food court, lunch is supposed to be at Sci Fi (which I hope we keep) and dinner (come Heck or High Water!) is Cali Grill.

Any special requests let a girl know and I will do my best. I will also try and take menu pics at all our TS places and any others that do not have a crowd around them :rotfl:

[MinnieNurse]

bleh-I need to change this ADR. That doesnt even look good, and I have to say that meatball pasta dish looks disgusting. I dont know about this. DH is really looking forward to this one.:eek:

[MickeyNicki]

OUCH! I'm betting Todd is thinking, "Nic, I told you we should have gone to Fulton's." Sorry the trip started out on a sour note. But I am sure it will get better from here!

God love him he didnt say it but when we walked past Fultons he got the saddest look on his face ;)

bleh-I need to change this ADR. That doesnt even look good, and I have to say that meatball pasta dish looks disgusting. I dont know about this. DH is really looking forward to this one.:eek:

Oh it was bad...there were 2 ladies sitting next to us..they complained about the soda bread and requested other bread...they did not have anything else. They got the calamari and said it was too greasy. One had the meatballs and said it was terrible, the other had the chicken pot pie and said it was all pastry, no chicken or mushrooms. They were contemplating dessert until we showed them our mess of sauce and dry bread and they decided to go to Ghiradellis for sundaes...wish we did that too.

DH made a little "cross off the list" motion in the air and I died laughing...not a great start so the rest of the TS places better deliver!

[PrincessBetsy]

Aww.. Sorry you had such a bad start to your trip. Don't worry it will get better! I can't wait to hear how your dinner is at Cali Grill.

[KatMark]

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Check in at the POFQ was a breeze, we have a great room on the second floor overlooking the gardens. Room is super clean and comfy. Looking a bit worn like chipped tiles, sink, etc but other than that very nice. The food court is a bit sad looking but we will check that out more in the am.

Tomorrow we are flexible...sorta. We will have breakfast at the food court, lunch is supposed to be at Sci Fi (which I hope we keep) and dinner (come Heck or High Water!) is Cali Grill.




I'm glad everything went okay at POFQ. What do you think of it after staying at CSR? We've thought of trying it sometime, but just can't tear ourselves away from CSR. I hope you go to Sci Fi--want to see if you enjoy it as much as last time and DH said he's willing to try one signature restaurant and Cali Grill is the one he has shown the most interest in so I'm real curious to see your review for that one. Get some sleep...and here's hoping for a better all around day tomorrow. :thumbsup2

[pezaddict231]

Sorry you had a bad dinner, it was pretty good when we went for lunch last year. I would have been so frustrated especially after traveling all the way there and looking forward to it. The bread pudding didn't even look the same, when I had it there were no slices. Glad to see there was STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING on the menu though (or in other words the GREATEST dessert ever!)

Looking forward to the rest of your reviews!

[TinkerBelle_325]

:scared1::scared1::scared1:

OMG Nicki!

I'm so sorry you had such a bad experience at Raglan! That calamari looked gross as did the pasta :( The bread pudding looked nothing like other pictures I have seen! Maybe it was an off night? :hug: There will be lots of wonderful Disney dining to make up for it :goodvibes Looking forward to the next reviews.

[MickeyNicki]

Aww.. Sorry you had such a bad start to your trip. Don't worry it will get better! I can't wait to hear how your dinner is at Cali Grill.

I hope things turn around too! Keep your fingers crossed for me!

I'm glad everything went okay at POFQ. What do you think of it after staying at CSR? We've thought of trying it sometime, but just can't tear ourselves away from CSR. I hope you go to Sci Fi--want to see if you enjoy it as much as last time and DH said he's willing to try one signature restaurant and Cali Grill is the one he has shown the most interest in so I'm real curious to see your review for that one. Get some sleep...and here's hoping for a better all around day tomorrow. :thumbsup2

Its so weird, when we stayed at CSR it was pouring rain like it is now...so the entrance and the main building looked the same. The resort is dead quiet and I like that, plenty of parking and a nice small food court. Overall I would prefer staying at POFQ again because of the location, small resort and the quietness of it all. When we stayed at CSR the room was alot nicer but the lobby and dining area was jammed all the time and the parking lot was so full we had to park far from our building. You should give it a try one day. I think we may keep our Sci Fi, unless Todd oversleeps...poor boy is just exhausted....and still hungry ;)

Sorry you had a bad dinner, it was pretty good when we went for lunch last year. I would have been so frustrated especially after traveling all the way there and looking forward to it. The bread pudding didn't even look the same, when I had it there were no slices. Glad to see there was STICKY TOFFEE PUDDING on the menu though (or in other words the GREATEST dessert ever!) Looking forward to the rest of your reviews!

I am bummed about it too because we were really looking forward to it and when I go back and look at the pictures I cannot believe we didnt complain. Oh well on to the next TS joint :laughing:

:scared1::scared1::scared1:

OMG Nicki!

I'm so sorry you had such a bad experience at Raglan! That calamari looked gross as did the pasta :( The bread pudding looked nothing like other pictures I have seen! Maybe it was an off night? :hug: There will be lots of wonderful Disney dining to make up for it :goodvibes Looking forward to the next reviews.

I know! To think I dropped $90 just kills me....ick, thinking about it turns my tummy! Cannot wait for Cali Grill...just looked at your pictures and the menu, thanks so much for that!

[KatMark]

Its so weird, when we stayed at CSR it was pouring rain like it is now...so the entrance and the main building looked the same. The resort is dead quiet and I like that, plenty of parking and a nice small food court. Overall I would prefer staying at POFQ again because of the location, small resort and the quietness of it all. When we stayed at CSR the room was alot nicer but the lobby and dining area was jammed all the time and the parking lot was so full we had to park far from our building. You should give it a try one day. I think we may keep our Sci Fi, unless Todd oversleeps...poor boy is just exhausted....and still hungry ;)






Maybe we'll do a split stay in 2011 (next year we're doing a split stay with AKL). I just love the thought of the queen beds at CSR now, plus it's just "home" to us. I'm surprised about the parking lot being full...we rent a car every year and have never had a problem. Oh well, bring on more food porn for us tomorrow.

[catne]

Oh, soooo sorry Raglan Road was so awful! I just today made a reservation for it in September...DS & his friend really want to go there for both the food and the entertainment. Wonder if they do a better job with the more traditional Irish dishes? Or are they still on the menu even? Now I seriously have to debate this one. Was the entertainment any good?

Sounds like you're still having the same crummy weather we had -- raining every afternoon/evening just about last week. And not the usual quick downpour & it's over stuff, either -- it was the puddles up to your ankles in places kind of rain. Was hoping people would have a better time this week.

We loved the smallness of the POFQ, and the quietness...and parking close to our building. Yes, the place is looking a little shabby, but we kind of took that as part of the decor, just like the real French Quarter. It has always been clean, anyway and maids were quite attentive. Hop that boat over to DTD one of the days you're going solo -- it's really relaxing and convenient to the Marketplace .

[trixiequilts]

Boy, what a crappy start for you! That stinks all around! :mad:

I think you should go back and complain...bring in your pictures and see what happens...you never know, right? :confused3

Tomorrow will be better, I just know it. (It can't get much worse! :laughing:)

[Sandy321]

Niki how dare they not talk to you when you dont eat the food? If the clamari was that bad, you didnt get ice for your ice tea - and they ignore you? You both were very very tired!

Well, at least things can only go up from here...

Enjoy the time - Weather is looking good for Orlando - no worries for the end of your trip - you'll have plenty of us cheering you on what to do!! :rotfl2:

Thanks for confirming, altho we are Irish, and dh makes a great Irish Soda Bread, we do not want any pucks or doggy poo :lmao:

[disneyfav4ever]

That pasta from Raglan looked horrible. I ate there once, and had a decent meal, but I do agree that WP is better.

[oybolshoi]

Nicki, so sorry to read about your terrible experience at Raglan Road. :hug:

I hope that they were just having an off night but that doesn't make a crappy evening any better for you and Todd.

I've never seen soda bread served in nugget form before ... that's just wrong. :eek:

And as for the bread pudding ... oh, the humanity! That wasn't any bread pudding I've ever had at Raglan Road ... that was leftover french toast from yesterday's breakfast stuffed into a coffee cup (there weren't any coffee grounds in there, right?).

I agree with a previous poster ... you ought to take those pictures back to the restaurant and speak with a manager. The entire meal looked disgusting and that makes me very sad for you and for the rest of us, too.

Here's hoping the rest of your trip and meals are nothing but wonderful. :hug:

[gardengirl628]

Those meatballs looked just plain wrong. Sorry you had to start your trip with petrified dog poop....things can only go up from here, right? Hope tomorrow is a better, more magical day!

[medicgirl911]

OMG that looked horrid! Sorry to hear you had such a horrible experience! I really hope it gets better from here on out! :goodvibes

[dizneeat]

Oh Nicki, I am so sorry to hear you had such a disappointing start to your trip, food wise!

So I was not the only one who had a less than stellar experience there. The breadpudding we had was as dry and tasteless as yours! I ended up pouring the butterscotch, or whatever sauce it was, onto the spoon and eating it that way. :lmao:

I just hope that you will love Cali Grill as much as we do! If you get a chance ask for one of my two favourite waiters!!
Have fun and enjoy your week at THE WORLD!!!!!!!!! :cloud9:

[BriarRosie]

Count me in as horrified by your Raglan Road experience. It sure didn't look like mine. My friends ordered the calamari back then, and it did NOT look like what you received.

I'm wondering if they lost their good kitchen staff and replaced them with inadequate help. :rolleyes:

[ilovejsparrow]

I can't believe how gross your food looked from RR. I ate there on Mother's Day and everything was really tasty.. maybe they were just having a bad night. Either way, that's not an excuse, especially when you drop $90 for dinner. Just think happy thoughts.. many more delicious meals to come! Looking forward to reading the rest of your reviews! (and pics:goodvibes)

[cnorth]

So sorry you had such a bad night! Yucky food, and the AP issue:scared1: I can't believe that. Tomorrow is a new day, though, and Cali Grill is waiting:cloud9:

[jeminni]

Sorry you had such a horrible first night out. It has to get better from here. :hug:

If you can please show some pics from POFQ, we're thinking of staying there this fall. Looking forward to the rest of your reviews. :goodvibes

[GoofySon'sMom]

Ugh, what a terrible start for your trip! :headache: We have eaten at RR for both lunch and dinner and other than having awful server both times, the food was quite good. We adored the bread pudding and none of us remember it looking like that! Seems they either changed staff or had a really off night. No way the fact that you didn't eat your food should have been ignored! :mad:

I am confident Cali Grille will be a much better experience! :flower3:

[DisneyJen]

Sounds like a rough start to your trip ... weather and RR:scared1:

DJ's DH and I had toyed with trying RR but your photos and review but a nail in that one for sure.

Hope the weather improves ... I'm sure Cali Grill will be great tonight!

[TigerKat]

I'm at a loss for words, horrified! That calamari was NOT what we had, not to mention that pathetic excuse for bread pudding.....:scared:

I'm so sorry you guys had such a horrible first night meal at RR.:sad2:

[Charleston Princess]

If only they knew how revered your dining reviews are here on the DIS, perhaps the service would have been better, Nikki! ;)

That stinks about the blech meal -- it made me a little nauseous just reading about it. We will NOT be trying Raglan Road on any future trip. I am with Todd -- crossing that one off my list.

Don't you just love the peace and quiet of POFQ? We just love it there for those very reasons!

[MickeyNicki]

Maybe we'll do a split stay in 2011 (next year we're doing a split stay with AKL). I just love the thought of the queen beds at CSR now, plus it's just "home" to us. I'm surprised about the parking lot being full...we rent a car every year and have never had a problem. Oh well, bring on more food porn for us tomorrow.

That would be a nice split stay!

Oh, soooo sorry Raglan Road was so awful! I just today made a reservation for it in September...DS & his friend really want to go there for both the food and the entertainment. Wonder if they do a better job with the more traditional Irish dishes? Or are they still on the menu even? Now I seriously have to debate this one. Was the entertainment any good?

Sounds like you're still having the same crummy weather we had -- raining every afternoon/evening just about last week. And not the usual quick downpour & it's over stuff, either -- it was the puddles up to your ankles in places kind of rain. Was hoping people would have a better time this week.

We loved the smallness of the POFQ, and the quietness...and parking close to our building. Yes, the place is looking a little shabby, but we kind of took that as part of the decor, just like the real French Quarter. It has always been clean, anyway and maids were quite attentive. Hop that boat over to DTD one of the days you're going solo -- it's really relaxing and convenient to the Marketplace .

This morning the sun is shining, DH is snoring and all is well with the world! Maybe RR had an off night and you will have a better time? The music and the dancing was great but other than that I dont think I can get Todd to try it again. Plan to walk around POFQ and check it out today...we had the quietest night ever, no neighbors upstairs or next to us, the only turbo toilet was ours :rotfl:

Boy, what a crappy start for you! That stinks all around! :mad:

I think you should go back and complain...bring in your pictures and see what happens...you never know, right? :confused3

Tomorrow will be better, I just know it. (It can't get much worse! :laughing:)

Thats an idea, bring my camera over and say hey, your food is BLECH!

Niki how dare they not talk to you when you dont eat the food? If the clamari was that bad, you didnt get ice for your ice tea - and they ignore you? You both were very very tired!

Well, at least things can only go up from here...

Enjoy the time - Weather is looking good for Orlando - no worries for the end of your trip - you'll have plenty of us cheering you on what to do!! :rotfl2:

Thanks for confirming, altho we are Irish, and dh makes a great Irish Soda Bread, we do not want any pucks or doggy poo :lmao:

I know usually I say something but we were so tired and hungry and it was so loud in there that we just dealt with it...looking forward to better meals!
We have an Irish restaurant where we live and the food there is fantastic!

That pasta from Raglan looked horrible. I ate there once, and had a decent meal, but I do agree that WP is better.

Looking at it now I cannot believe we didnt send it back!

Nicki, so sorry to read about your terrible experience at Raglan Road. :hug:

And as for the bread pudding ... oh, the humanity! That wasn't any bread pudding I've ever had at Raglan Road ... that was leftover french toast from yesterday's breakfast stuffed into a coffee cup (there weren't any coffee grounds in there, right?).

I agree with a previous poster ... you ought to take those pictures back to the restaurant and speak with a manager. The entire meal looked disgusting and that makes me very sad for you and for the rest of us, too.

Here's hoping the rest of your trip and meals are nothing but wonderful. :hug:

Nope no coffee grounds :rotfl: For the rest of you dining at RR I hope my experience is nothing to be repeated!

Those meatballs looked just plain wrong. Sorry you had to start your trip with petrified dog poop....things can only go up from here, right? Hope tomorrow is a better, more magical day!

Thats right, it can only get better...no more icky food for me!

OMG that looked horrid! Sorry to hear you had such a horrible experience! I really hope it gets better from here on out! :goodvibes

It better or I am going to McDonalds! Just kidding but I got to tell ya last night at DTD McDonalds was jammed and had a line to the front door......at least you know what you get when you eat at McD's!

Oh Nicki, I am so sorry to hear you had such a disappointing start to your trip, food wise!

So I was not the only one who had a less than stellar experience there. The breadpudding we had was as dry and tasteless as yours! I ended up pouring the butterscotch, or whatever sauce it was, onto the spoon and eating it that way. :lmao:

I just hope that you will love Cali Grill as much as we do! If you get a chance ask for one of my two favourite waiters!!
Have fun and enjoy your week at THE WORLD!!!!!!!!! :cloud9:

It seems we have the same tastes! Cali Grill countdown starts now! We have 5:45 ressies and I cannot wait!

Count me in as horrified by your Raglan Road experience. It sure didn't look like mine. My friends ordered the calamari back then, and it did NOT look like what you received.

I'm wondering if they lost their good kitchen staff and replaced them with inadequate help. :rolleyes:

That could be, new kitchen staff but after all the food we had there is was evident that items are sitting under heat lamps just waiting for people to order them....that aint cool

I can't believe how gross your food looked from RR. I ate there on Mother's Day and everything was really tasty.. maybe they were just having a bad night. Either way, that's not an excuse, especially when you drop $90 for dinner. Just think happy thoughts.. many more delicious meals to come! Looking forward to reading the rest of your reviews! (and pics:goodvibes)

Wish I ordered a cocktail, then the food might have not made a difference! :rotfl:

So sorry you had such a bad night! Yucky food, and the AP issue:scared1: I can't believe that. Tomorrow is a new day, though, and Cali Grill is waiting:cloud9:

You got that right, put it behind me and get to eatin'! Now if DH will just wake the heck up!

Sorry you had such a horrible first night out. It has to get better from here. :hug:

If you can please show some pics from POFQ, we're thinking of staying there this fall. Looking forward to the rest of your reviews. :goodvibes

Plan on doing that today, the sun is out and I cannot wait to scope out the grounds! So nice and quiet, quieter than any resort we have ever stayed in, including the deluxes!

[MickeyNicki]

Ugh, what a terrible start for your trip! :headache: We have eaten at RR for both lunch and dinner and other than having awful server both times, the food was quite good. We adored the bread pudding and none of us remember it looking like that! Seems they either changed staff or had a really off night. No way the fact that you didn't eat your food should have been ignored! :mad:

I am confident Cali Grille will be a much better experience! :flower3:

I dont see why places have to change up a good thing! Messing with recipes or changing menus....Cali Grill should be da bomb and that is all I can think of. I told DH I was nervous about trying SAI and Nine Dragons too...hope they are not as bad as RR.

Sounds like a rough start to your trip ... weather and RR:scared1:

DJ's DH and I had toyed with trying RR but your photos and review but a nail in that one for sure.

Hope the weather improves ... I'm sure Cali Grill will be great tonight!

Uh oh I hope my review didnt mess up your plans....I know we didint like it and the 2 ladies next to us didnt like it but by the time we left at 8pm the place was jammed with people...mostly at the bar tho ;)

I'm at a loss for words, horrified! That calamari was NOT what we had, not to mention that pathetic excuse for bread pudding.....:scared:

I'm so sorry you guys had such a horrible first night meal at RR.:sad2:

This is weird, everyone is saying that my pictures look nothing like what they had...I bet RR changed recipes and such..although if it aint broke dont fix it right? DH is glad we are getting calamari from Tonys this week, it was awesome there..unless they changed it :rotfl2:

If only they knew how revered your dining reviews are here on the DIS, perhaps the service would have been better, Nikki! ;)

That stinks about the blech meal -- it made me a little nauseous just reading about it. We will NOT be trying Raglan Road on any future trip. I am with Todd -- crossing that one off my list.

Don't you just love the peace and quiet of POFQ? We just love it there for those very reasons!

I should have said, hey peeps....if I dont like the food I am going to let all of the Disers know it so make it good! :lmao:

DH is a person that refuses to give a WDW a second chance..if he doesnt like it then it is crossed off..he says there are way too many places in WDW that offer great food to waste time and money on ones that dont....

POFQ is awesome so far, granted we have not seen much of it but it is the most relaxing place we have stayed in, mod or not we just love it! To sleep through the night without lots of noise, doors slamming, kids yelling, toilets flushing is a great place to me!

[bucci818]

Sorry your first meal was so bad.:sad1: I think you have great taste in food, and I think I will be crossing off RR from my list for next year. Hopefully today will be a better day!!:goodvibes

[PrincessTrisha]

How can they call it "ice tea" with no ice?

Sorry that the meal was such a disappointment. Give Todd a little nudge so you can go get some Beignets!

[LJD2143]

Long-time lurker.
First-time poster.
Love your dining reviews!

I am so anxious to hear about your Cali Grill experience tonight. We were there in November and had a WONDERFUL meal. Are you going to be brave and order the sushi? It's fantastic!:tongue:

[goofygal531]

WOW! That was a bad start! :sad2: I have to say, I wouldn't expect pasta and meatballs to be good at an Irish Pub, but your dish was bad :eek: I truly hope you have a wonderful experience at the Cali Grille. It's one of our all time favorite meals! :yay: I have Tony's down for lunch one day. That veggie calzone Todd had looked good!! :thumbsup2

So happy to hear you're enjoying POFQ. A dear friend of mine stayed there last August and just fell in love with resort. She phoned me several times while she was walking the grounds and just raved about the place.

Fantastic news about your extended stay!! :yay: I really liked the Swan! I've heard the diner in the Dolphin has really good burgers and sundaes - no ADRs needed for lunch. Just an idea. :idea:

So jealous you get a semi solo trip. That's my dream!! :upsidedow

Enjoy the sun! :sunny:
Mare

[DisneyJen]

...

Uh oh I hope my review didnt mess up your plans....I know we didint like it and the 2 ladies next to us didnt like it but by the time we left at 8pm the place was jammed with people...mostly at the bar tho ;)
...


Nope ... didn't mess up our plans for next week:goodvibes

I booked all our ADRs at the 90 day mark and haven't changed one as DJ's DH and I have been married 25 years (next Wednesday) and unlike Todd he knows better than to mess with my WDW planning:lmao:

Maybe we will hit RR for a drink after dinner at the Turf Club Tuesday night:confused3

I do have to say that your awesome trip/dining reports have inspired me to THINK about posting a live report for this trip.

[onelilspark]

I'm in! I've avoided the Pre-Dining Report. I want to be surprised :snooty:

Hopefully today's meals will be better than last nights!

[mi*vida*loca]

Eeeeeeeekkkkkkk! :scared1: I'm sorry you had a horrible start but I can't wait to read the rest of your reviews!

[tlynk]

I was sooo bummed that I ran out of TS credits for my upcoming trip. I wanted to make an ADR at Raglan Road, but it was my last choice. I'm glad I didn't choose Raglan Road over the other restaurants I booked now! Since your dining experience wasn't so great- you know the best is yet to come! Have a wonderful time.:wizard:

[Tinkerbell1013]

I've always thought, "Hmm...I might like to try Ragland Road." Nope. Done. Off the list. What a terrible start to the trip - I KNOW it'll get better.

As for being nervous about SAI and Nine Dragons - I LOVED Nine Dragons...yummy!!! And the servers were really kind and accomodating - they were right there to help and bring anything we needed. SAI...our server was wonderful. The chips and salsa were tasty - as was the margarita. The atmosphere was nice - but the food we ordered...BLECH. It was not good. I loved the other parts but it wasn't enough for me to go back. Glad I tried it though - otherwise, I'd never known if I liked it or not...

I hope you have a great time there and can convince me otherwise. :banana:

[Itinkso]

I am happy to read you are enjoying POFQ! Sorry you had such a bad meal at RR. But, now I am quite okay with missing the bread pudding experience there. I love bread pudding; Storytellers @ Grand Californian has the best and I was thinking I would be missing out on getting me some great bread pudding at RR ~ now I can walk on by without any regrets!

[Sandy321]

Nikki - I guess my local weather reporter lied! I just saw the weather channel's report - and it looks like a stormy day in Orlando!!

Cant wait to hear what that means in real time!

[chocovrdmicears]

Enjoying your reports as always Nicki.:)

Sorry about RR.:sad2: You lost me at "deep fried carrots" :scared:

[H20DogsNDisney]

I was thinking about RR but now no thanks!

[disneyfav4ever]

Good morning! I can't wait to hear about CA Grill later tonight.

[jamjar84]

Just found your reviews Nicki, really enjoying reading them. :)

Hope you enjoy CG. :)

[ksumn1]

Never posted on one of your reviews, but I've read them before...I Lurk alot. Really enjoying your pre trip and trip report. Sorry to hear about RR...sorry it sucked. :sad2: Look at it his way..it canonly get better after that..the worst has already happened so it should be all good from her on out. Can't wait to see what you have to say baout the POFW food court. Menu sounded OK but I'm curious since we're staying here in August (as a suprise for DH). It's out anniversary and thought it's a bit more romantic than POP.....;)

have a great trip. Looking forward to more (better meal) reviews!!!

[janeapplemeadow]

I have been looking forward to this report, you do such good dining reviews. It's unfortunate that RR was so horrible, but on the bright side, it will make you really appreciate the food at Cali Grill. Now take a deep breath, jump right in and order the susi tonight. I'm so jealous.

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Sorry about your experience at RR. Sounds much like our experience on the CS side of RR, Cooke's of Dublin. The food was just very greasy and tasteless. I was actually nauseated the entire evening after we ate there. Gross. Never again.

I can't wait to hear about Sci-Fi! We ate there in 2008 and loved it. We skipped it this year but are planning on going back next year!

[MrsWendyLady]

Hi, Miss Nikki!

Finally coming out of longtime lurkdom - BOO! on RR! How dare they! You aren't in Ireland - it is ok to have ICE in your TEA! And I have looked at so much food porn on these boards - that bread and butter pudding was NOTHING like what I have seen....

It can only go up from here!

(And I am waiting impatiently for the Swan review - who has the best sheets? How is the location?)

Thanks for braving Disney on our behalf! :flower3:

[Shleedogg]

POFQ is awesome so far, granted we have not seen much of it but it is the most relaxing place we have stayed in, mod or not we just love it! To sleep through the night without lots of noise, doors slamming, kids yelling, toilets flushing is a great place to me!

I'm glad at least that your night got better once you checked in. We loved POFQ when we stayed there. Maybe I'm just partial because that's where we got engaged :love:, lol. We debated between POFQ and POR (after we decided to save money and switch from WL :confused3). In the end we decided to try something new, so here's hoping we like it as much as FQ.

I agree with the other posters, what a shocking experience at RR :scared1:. I will be making that WPC adr today. DH said he preferred the menu at WP and I was a little bummed because I thought RR looked good and loved that they have Irish dancers. But the food is most important after all. If I really want to watch a good Irish dancer I'll ask my sister to dance for me and save myself the $90! I'm sorry you had such a bad dinner! I hope they get better!

[O_Jr71]

too bad about raglan road...i've always wanted to try it but nobody else in my family does...i'm youngest so they ignore me lol at least you got the crappy experience out of the way in the very beginning right?? Now there is nothing but good food to look forward to :thumbsup2 And California Grill!!! o man i'm jealous...it is my personal favorite not just in disney but anywhere:goodvibes

[hmgray95]

I'm so sorry your first night was such a downer! I was considering sneaking in RR somewhere on our next trip because DH and I both love Irish music (and beer!), but now I think I will wait for another trip....we don't have enough days there on this trip to waste a meal when there's so much good eating elsewhere. I hope today goes better for you and I can't wait to hear about Cali Grill tonight.

[TigerKat]

Nik - I don't remember if y'all are doing Flying Fish this trip or not, if so, their calamari is awesome!:thumbsup2

I have a friend arriving in WDW this hour, hoping the weather clears soon.

[MickeyNicki]

Sorry your first meal was so bad.:sad1: I think you have great taste in food, and I think I will be crossing off RR from my list for next year. Hopefully today will be a better day!!:goodvibes

Thank you for your kind words! So far today was a great CS food and snack day..coming up in a sec!

How can they call it "ice tea" with no ice?

Sorry that the meal was such a disappointment. Give Todd a little nudge so you can go get some Beignets!

Thats what I said, I guess you call it room temp tea :rotfl: Wait until you see what Todd did at breakfast.....

Long-time lurker.
First-time poster.
Love your dining reviews!

I am so anxious to hear about your Cali Grill experience tonight. We were there in November and had a WONDERFUL meal. Are you going to be brave and order the sushi? It's fantastic!:tongue:

Thanks and welcome! I might try the sushi but the lobster risotto and the corn bisque and the shrimp salad all sound wonderful.....maybe I will just order one of everything! :laughing:

WOW! That was a bad start! :sad2: I have to say, I wouldn't expect pasta and meatballs to be good at an Irish Pub, but your dish was bad :eek: I truly hope you have a wonderful experience at the Cali Grille. It's one of our all time favorite meals! :yay: I have Tony's down for lunch one day. That veggie calzone Todd had looked good!! :thumbsup2

So happy to hear you're enjoying POFQ. A dear friend of mine stayed there last August and just fell in love with resort. She phoned me several times while she was walking the grounds and just raved about the place.
Mare

Hi Mare! The meatballs were Guinness meatballs so I thought they would be good...my mistake! You will love Tonys, DH calzone was awesome! The POFQ is incredible! We just walked around the grounds and checked out the pool...it is so quiet and relaxing here I want to stay again and again!

Nope ... didn't mess up our plans for next week:goodvibes

I booked all our ADRs at the 90 day mark and haven't changed one as DJ's DH and I have been married 25 years (next Wednesday) and unlike Todd he knows better than to mess with my WDW planning:lmao:

Maybe we will hit RR for a drink after dinner at the Turf Club Tuesday night:confused3

I do have to say that your awesome trip/dining reports have inspired me to THINK about posting a live report for this trip.

Oh you have got to do a dining review, as much as I love to write them I love to read other peoples reviews!

I'm in! I've avoided the Pre-Dining Report. I want to be surprised :snooty: Hopefully today's meals will be better than last nights!

Welcome! Now you can get down to the nitty gritty....food porn!

Eeeeeeeekkkkkkk! :scared1: I'm sorry you had a horrible start but I can't wait to read the rest of your reviews!

Breakfast and lunch coming right up!

I was sooo bummed that I ran out of TS credits for my upcoming trip. I wanted to make an ADR at Raglan Road, but it was my last choice. I'm glad I didn't choose Raglan Road over the other restaurants I booked now! Since your dining experience wasn't so great- you know the best is yet to come! Have a wonderful time.:wizard:

Smart choice!

I've always thought, "Hmm...I might like to try Ragland Road." Nope. Done. Off the list. What a terrible start to the trip - I KNOW it'll get better.

As for being nervous about SAI and Nine Dragons - I LOVED Nine Dragons...yummy!!! And the servers were really kind and accomodating - they were right there to help and bring anything we needed. SAI...our server was wonderful. The chips and salsa were tasty - as was the margarita. The atmosphere was nice - but the food we ordered...BLECH. It was not good. I loved the other parts but it wasn't enough for me to go back. Glad I tried it though - otherwise, I'd never known if I liked it or not...

I hope you have a great time there and can convince me otherwise. :banana:

Next time we start a trip with a restaurant that we know we love! FULTONS! I cannot wait to try SAI and Nine Dragons, the menus to both look so good....I plan on taking a ton of pics for both places and new menu shots too!

[TinkerBelle_325]

Hi Nicki!

Remember to ask for Ron tonight at the California Grill :thumbsup2 And tell him Megan, who he served a few nights ago, sent you :goodvibes

A few of my fav CG items:

The Shrimp Tempura Roll - this is NOT on the menu! It costs $20, and is a tempura shrimp, rolled in white nori (rice paper) with mango and watermelon, served with an orange ginger sauce. It is to DIE for! And a great way to get into sushi :woohoo:

The Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli - it is creamy, tangy and the perfect size, about 5 or 6 bites. Nice to share.

The Seared Pork with Goat Cheese Polenta - OMG heaven on a plate. It is the restaurant's signature dish and the only entree I have ever had.

The Valrhona Chocolate Cake - the current offering is with Strawberry Ice Cream and Strawberry Sauce, but they will sub vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce if Strawberry doesn't float your boat.

WINE = Conundrum, $13/glass, the BEST white ever. Crisp, slightly sweet with the perfect tartness, fruity and delicious

And...if you are feeling REALLY adventerous....the Spicy Kazan Roll...shrimp, crab, bay scallops, tuna, fireball sauce and tempura crunch...my FAVORITE sushi roll at California Grill :cloud9:

Enjoy your meal!

Oh! And can you ask about the flatbreads? They weren't on the menu on Monday and I forgot to ask about them :headache:

[MickeyNicki]

I am happy to read you are enjoying POFQ! Sorry you had such a bad meal at RR. But, now I am quite okay with missing the bread pudding experience there. I love bread pudding; Storytellers @ Grand Californian has the best and I was thinking I would be missing out on getting me some great bread pudding at RR ~ now I can walk on by without any regrets!

I love bread pudding too...so far Ohana still gets the award for the best at WDW!

Nikki - I guess my local weather reporter lied! I just saw the weather channel's report - and it looks like a stormy day in Orlando!!

Cant wait to hear what that means in real time!

We did have some light rain around 12 or so but the dark clouds are all around us and the thunder is just starting!

Enjoying your reports as always Nicki.:)

Sorry about RR.:sad2: You lost me at "deep fried carrots" :scared:

Carrots should never be deep fried! Ick! Glad you could join in!

I was thinking about RR but now no thanks!

Wish I cancelled it too :rotfl:

Good morning! I can't wait to hear about CA Grill later tonight.

I cant wait to eat there ha ha!

Just found your reviews Nicki, really enjoying reading them. :)

Hope you enjoy CG. :)

Welcome!

Never posted on one of your reviews, but I've read them before...I Lurk alot. Really enjoying your pre trip and trip report. Sorry to hear about RR...sorry it sucked. :sad2: Look at it his way..it canonly get better after that..the worst has already happened so it should be all good from her on out. Can't wait to see what you have to say baout the POFW food court. Menu sounded OK but I'm curious since we're staying here in August (as a suprise for DH). It's out anniversary and thought it's a bit more romantic than POP.....;)

have a great trip. Looking forward to more (better meal) reviews!!!

Thanks for coming out to post! Glad my reviews are enjoyable! You will just love POFQ, it is the best! We just dont want to leave the grounds, everyone is so friendly!

I have been looking forward to this report, you do such good dining reviews. It's unfortunate that RR was so horrible, but on the bright side, it will make you really appreciate the food at Cali Grill. Now take a deep breath, jump right in and order the susi tonight. I'm so jealous.

Oh I really want to order the sushi, the cooked shrimp sounds great! The few people that we have chatted to today said the sushi at Cali Grill is the best!

Sorry about your experience at RR. Sounds much like our experience on the CS side of RR, Cooke's of Dublin. The food was just very greasy and tasteless. I was actually nauseated the entire evening after we ate there. Gross. Never again.

I can't wait to hear about Sci-Fi! We ate there in 2008 and loved it. We skipped it this year but are planning on going back next year!

When we were eating at RR I was telling DH about your experience at CoD...they must share a kitchen :rotfl2: We will never eat at either place again! Well we cancelled Sci Fi but I can tell you we ate there in March (tons of pics and full review in my March link) and we loved it!

Hi, Miss Nikki!

Finally coming out of longtime lurkdom - BOO! on RR! How dare they! You aren't in Ireland - it is ok to have ICE in your TEA! And I have looked at so much food porn on these boards - that bread and butter pudding was NOTHING like what I have seen....

It can only go up from here!

(And I am waiting impatiently for the Swan review - who has the best sheets? How is the location?)

Thanks for braving Disney on our behalf! :flower3:

Hey Miss Wendy! Thanks for reading and yeah, what the heck is with no ice for the drinks??? My bread pudding was nothing like what I saw on the Dis either, so bummed out! Secretly I am sooo excited to do WDW by myself...it is just for Tuesday ...DH will be gone 6 am to 7pm so that is alot of time to kill and I am up for the challenge! I was thinking of grabbing a TS lunch somewhere, maybe Tutto?

I'm glad at least that your night got better once you checked in. We loved POFQ when we stayed there. Maybe I'm just partial because that's where we got engaged :love:, lol. We debated between POFQ and POR (after we decided to save money and switch from WL :confused3). In the end we decided to try something new, so here's hoping we like it as much as FQ.

I agree with the other posters, what a shocking experience at RR :scared1:. I will be making that WPC adr today. DH said he preferred the menu at WP and I was a little bummed because I thought RR looked good and loved that they have Irish dancers. But the food is most important after all. If I really want to watch a good Irish dancer I'll ask my sister to dance for me and save myself the $90! I'm sorry you had such a bad dinner! I hope they get better!

We have stayed at POR three times and enjoyed it but it is like night and day from POFQ....such a huge difference! The music and the dancing at RR was great, I would grab a drink at the bar and just listen and watch and skip the food!

too bad about raglan road...i've always wanted to try it but nobody else in my family does...i'm youngest so they ignore me lol at least you got the crappy experience out of the way in the very beginning right?? Now there is nothing but good food to look forward to :thumbsup2 And California Grill!!! o man i'm jealous...it is my personal favorite not just in disney but anywhere:goodvibes

You got that right! I think Cali Grill may be our MUST DO, everyone is just raving about this place and DH is regretting not trying it earlier...I did remind him that he made me cancel it this past Oct but he has selective memory and doesnt recall that!

I'm so sorry your first night was such a downer! I was considering sneaking in RR somewhere on our next trip because DH and I both love Irish music (and beer!), but now I think I will wait for another trip....we don't have enough days there on this trip to waste a meal when there's so much good eating elsewhere. I hope today goes better for you and I can't wait to hear about Cali Grill tonight.

I say grab a beer at the bar and listen to the music....and eat somewhere else!

Nik - I don't remember if y'all are doing Flying Fish this trip or not, if so, their calamari is awesome!:thumbsup2

I have a friend arriving in WDW this hour, hoping the weather clears soon.

I do have FF ressies for Tues night when DH gets out of his meetings, I love that place but never had the calamari there...is it yumm-o?

[MickeyNicki]

We are back for a while to rest and beat the rain...we started out a bit late because "someone" would not wake up...I did cancel our Sci Fi ressie but that was ok, we know we like the place and maybe we will make it over there on Monday.

Stepping outside our door was beautiful sunshine and here are some pics from around our room, building 3.

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So peaceful and quiet, and it was just 10am! I cannot wait to stay here again, we are just loving this place!

We decided to eat breakfast at the food court, I told DH to get in line and we would share a breakfast platter and I would get the beignets and he wanted a cinnamon bun...if you guys read my reviews you will know Todd has never met a cinnamon bun he did not like!

Word of advice here ladies, never let a hungry man get the food...because he will get too much! The boy comes over to me with a biscuits and gravy platter, a king creole platter and a fruit plate, plus a large OJ (which I am not a fan)....I said to him "Hungry much? Who is joining us for breakfast??" It was only $17 because we used our TIW card here for 20% off! That is a deal! If you are staying at the POFQ make sure you purchase your bottled
drinks here instead of the gift shop so you can save $

There wasnt anyone in the CS place, it was dead quiet, no lines for any food either...that is a great sign! Love a nice quiet CS place.

I ordered a 3 piece beignets, they came loaded with powdered sugar. The guy put the sugar in the bottom of the dish and then the beignets on top and doused them with more powdered sugar. They were light and wonderful and reminded me of fried dough, not funnel cake but the fried dough we get in New England. DH inhaled before he bit it and the powdered sugar was everyone, it was hilarious! DH had 2 and I had 1...pastry hog that he is! Very good but I dont know if we would get them again.....the cinnamon bun was much better!

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Onto the cinnamon bun, it was warm, it was gooey and it was not big enough to share with DH...I think he has a sick addiction to sweet pastries! Possibly the best (close second to Main Street Bakery) that we have had at WDW...we are def getting another one tomorrow!

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Here is the large OJ

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The fruit is outstanding, cold and fresh and sweet and not mushy...we had to fight over the honeydew....sooo good!

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Biscuits and gravy is DH's thing...we did not have this stuff when I was a kid but when I moved to FL 19 years ago I was introduced to "slop on a plate" and the best is at Bob Evans...DH is not that picky and will eat it anywhere. He really liked this but I thought it was ok...the biscuits at WDW are not the greatest but there was alot of gravy and it actually had sausage in it when most WDW places do not. For $3.39 it is a steal and of course DH ate almost all of it.

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The King Creole platter had terrible potatoes, super dry scambled egg bits, great sausage link (just one) DH ate the bacon and said it was ok and a semi good biscuit....I told him next time he is in line for eggs get me creamy semi wet ones instead!

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I didnt eat too much here but suprise suprise all the food was gone...my little piggy ate everything...hmmmmm still hungry after last nights dinner?? :laughing:

[lisalonglash]

Hi Nicki! I'm sorry about your Raglan Road experience - RR was on my tentative list, now, not so much :laughing:

The resort looks lovely and the beignets/cinnamon bun look delish! I'm glad your morning meal was better than your meal last night!

Looking forward to more, I love your live reports - so fun! :cheer2:

[MickeyNicki]

After breakfast we caught the bus to HS...empty bus station, empty bus until our last stop at POR and then it filled up. No lines to enter HS, no lines for ride except Toy Story had an hour wait so we skipped it for now. It was hot, the sun was out but there were dark clouds all over. We did the Backstage thing and didnt notice any changes from the long rehab it had. After a bit I needed something cold to drink and guess who wanted a pretzel?

I wandered into the Writer's Stop and they had a passionfruit mango freeze...it was amazing, not too sweet, nice and cold and this man following me around drank most of it...I offered to buy him his own but he said nah...and proceeded to drink it all...I love him but come on get your own! :rotfl: They also had this drink at the Villian's store next to Starring Rolls.

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While I was looking around the little store DH was taking the time to pick out some snacks for the room.

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And DH got a pretzel but inhaled it before I snapped a picture so here is the stand by the big hat.

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At the candy store next to Starring Rolls I saw this Minnie rice krispie treat...saw Mickey at Goofys Candy Store but never Minnie!

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And they had soft gingerbread men too!

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[catne]

Can you believe those biscuits & gravy -- once my DH found out they had them, that was all she wrote, no more pastry for him the rest of the week! Some days he added a side of sausage (he really liked it too.) Can't wait for your take on the Cali Grille.

And thanks for the pictures from your room -- makes me "homesick" already, and I just left there less than a week ago! And going back in 12 weeks...
we've stayed at 5 different Disney resorts, and while we like the monorail resorts for convenience factor, for overall "vacation" feel we love POFQ. It's so easy to relax there...so glad you're enjoying it.

Cathy

P.S. if you go back to Writer's stop -- try those carrot cake cookies. OMG, heavenly!!!

[lisalonglash]

Woohooo, TWO updates! :woohoo:

The mango freeze looks/sounds yummy - too bad that guy who was following you drank it all LOL Now, I don't normally say this about food, but that Bridge Mix is adorable! ::MickeyMo Oh, and soft gingerbread... mmmmmmmm :hyper:

Thank you for taking pictures of the menu boards - that really helps me figure out where we can use our snack/cs credits :flower3:

[MickeyNicki]

We didnt get anything from Starring Rolls but DH was on the phone so I decided to take pictures of everything for you guys.

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[MickeyNicki]

We left HS and headed back to our resort to relax for a while and clean up for Cali Grill! DH said hey we didnt eat lunch, I swear what is it with men and the empty stomach thing?? I told him he could grab a bite at the CS in POFQ....he seemed happy with that.

We arrived back to our super quiet and empty resort to a very empty CS...it was awesome!

DH ordered the beef taco salad with all the fixings, olives, onions, tomatoes, salsa and sour cream...it was awesome! He loved it and the shell was not greasy or stale like the Pirate and the Parrot in MK. We def need to get that again! It was a good size and I actually got 3 bites of it! Yay for me!

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I got another fruit cup, needed to eat a little something that will not fill me up and it was awesome...nice and cold and sweet and refreshing!

We walked to the pool and spa area, super quiet and not alot of people there so I think we are going to eat breakfast at SFW, lunch there too and make it a pool day...MK is open until 1am tomorrow so we will go there around 4 and hang out all night!

Now we are just relaxing and will leave in about 20 minutes or so to catch the MK bus and walk over to CR for Cali Grill! Epcot is open until midnight so we might head over there after dinner but I promise to post dinner reviews and pictures tonight so wait up for me!

[hmgray95]

Okay, it was definitely a mistake to check back in here....I'm in the middle of a serious afternoon slump, and all of those yummy, delicious looking pastries are now calling my name!:rotfl2:

[lisalonglash]

Wow, you are on a roll (no pun intended lol)! Look at all the stuff inside those sammies - yum! Oh, pardon me while I drool over the chocolate butterfinger cupcakes and the chocolate peanut butter cupcakes! :cloud9: Is it just me or do the display case windows need some cleaning?

Thanks so much, Nicki, this is fantastic! :goodvibes

[scanne]

Yum - yum - yum. Oh, and thanks for posting the pics at Starring Rolls. I'm planning a breakfast there one morning. I'll tell you now that my kids and I will be on a major sugar high. What was that Butterfinger cupcake about? 6" high? HOLY CROW!

[dizneeat]

Hi Nicki!

Remember to ask for Ron tonight at the California Grill :thumbsup2 And tell him Megan, who he served a few nights ago, sent you :goodvibes



Hey! Ron is MY favourite server! :lmao:
As I told you before, Nicki, he really looks after his guests, so if he is working today, definitely ask to be seated at one of his tables!!
And tell him that the Austrians who send him chocolate sent you too!! ;)

Just a reminder, Walter is a really good backup!!!
Have fun tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!! I so hope you get to catch the fireworks from the walkway outside the CG!

[Cat0727]

yummm I am so hungry now! I definitely have to hit up Starring Rolls next trip, the cupcakes look great!

[goofygal531]

Nicki, where did you get the Mickey Gingerbread cookie? Was it in the candy store? I need exact directions :rotfl:

DS5 saw your photo and said "you gotta get me one of those Mom!!!":yay:

This child can eat gingerbread year round!!:rotfl2:

Do you know if they have them in the Writer's Shop. I plan on making a pit stop there for the carrot cake cookie!

Enjoy Cali Grill!

[bouldertcr]

This is some great live reporting! I appreciate it when you take pictures of the menus as well as the food, drinks, and resort. Keep it coming!!! Have fun!

[TigerKat]

Hey Nik - So glad y'all are enjoying POFQ! I guess because we're from NOLA it just didn't work for us, TOO much like home, laid back & easy.;) Not to mention the light fixture that fell on my head.:eek:

If y'all are in the mood for calamari again, I know you're planning on having it at Tony's, FF is excellent, very light batter which we like.:goodvibes

[Twinkly-Tink]

Great review - can't wait to hear about Cali Grill.

We arrive at POFQ on Monday - how excited am I:cool1: Don't uppose you've een any birthday cakes in the foodcourt - am having serious trouble speaking to someone at the resort in F&B who will take my order?! Think may need to 'buy one from the fridge'!

[KatMark]

Sounds like today was a much better day than last night...good to hear. Anxious for CG review...I plan to be up and waiting. :worship:

[TigerKat]

Sounds like today was a much better day than last night...good to hear. Anxious for CG review...I plan to be up and waiting. :worship:

I think I'm staying up for the same reason tonight.:laughing:

[TigMaya]

Hi! I read through many of your dining reviews before our first trip to WDW at the beginning of May, and I love your current reports!! We stayed at FOFQ also and absolutely fell in love with it!! It was incredibly quiet the entire time and very beautiful.

I cannot believe the pictures of the food at RR! How awful. We went there on a whim May 15th and loved it!! The bread pudding you had looks nothing like what I was served for dessert! Yours looks like a dried bread mountain range or something! We also had an amazing waiter who explained to me that I should hollow out a hole in the middle of the bread pudding with my spoon, pour both the custard sauce and butterscotch sauce in the hole, and wait a few minutes before eating it. It was amazing. Our waiter was really attentive and kept checking back to make sure everything was good. I'm so sorry you had bad service.

[ksumn1]

OMG....I so wish I could be at WDW right this second. Looks like the weather's great and the food looks soo good. DH loves his biscuits and gravy too. At every family gathering (my family and his) he has to eat last!! If he went 1st, there'd be nothing left, he and Mickey must share that bottomless pit stomach. I just don't see where it all goes :confused3

Think I'll wait up to read about Cali Grill, too. With my non WDW popcorn....I have a bucket, so I can pretend I'm at WDW..

[onejellyshelly]

Hey Nikki,

Do not worry about Nine Dragons, my family has ate there many times and it is always on our list for the next visit. The food is always so fresh. You have to try the cheesecake egg rolls. They are to die for.

Those cupcakes looks yummy at Starring Rolls, will def. have to get the butterfinger one!

Have a wonderful dinner.

[momjkm]

Ok..it is 630pm everyone--- how do you think Nicki is doing??? what did she order??? the suspense is killing me!!:cool1::cool1::cool1:
Jill

[TigerKat]

Ok..it is 630pm everyone--- how do you think Nicki is doing??? what did she order??? the suspense is killing me!!:cool1::cool1::cool1:
Jill

:lmao:

[ChelleinNC]

Ok, mama bear (i.e., Chelle) is busy on her cruise, but I am here and ready to stand in!
-DD, Blondie, oh amazing one (I have many titles) ;)

[bucci818]

I'm so glad today was better then last night!:thumbsup2 Can't wait to read about Cali Grill. That is on my must do list! :goodvibes

[relcx4]

I seriously think I just gained 5 pounds from looking at all those pastry photos. OH MY GOD! Awesome pics. Sorry about the RR experience...I am now rethinking our reservation for next month.

[paras4ri]

I am thinking of trying to convince Todd to cancel SAI for something else in Epcot...you know, try and make him think that it is his idea or something. I would rather try Morocco or go back to Beirgarten but DH had SAI in mind since we both enjoyed lunch there in Oct.
I'm still reading your pre-trip posts but I had to comment on this quote. I do that with my DH all the time - he has no idea how many things we do that were't originally his idea! :rolleyes1 Our upcoming trip is a great example of the technique! :goodvibes

I love your reviews and can't wait to share this trip with you! :)

[MickeyNicki]

Wow, you are on a roll (no pun intended lol)! Look at all the stuff inside those sammies - yum! Oh, pardon me while I drool over the chocolate butterfinger cupcakes and the chocolate peanut butter cupcakes! :cloud9: Is it just me or do the display case windows need some cleaning?

Thanks so much, Nicki, this is fantastic! :goodvibes

They looked fantastic, wish I was hungry at the time I would have bought one!

Yum - yum - yum. Oh, and thanks for posting the pics at Starring Rolls. I'm planning a breakfast there one morning. I'll tell you now that my kids and I will be on a major sugar high. What was that Butterfinger cupcake about? 6" high? HOLY CROW!

It looks wonderful doesnt it!

Hey! Ron is MY favourite server! :lmao:
As I told you before, Nicki, he really looks after his guests, so if he is working today, definitely ask to be seated at one of his tables!!
And tell him that the Austrians who send him chocolate sent you too!! ;)

Just a reminder, Walter is a really good backup!!!
Have fun tonight!!!!!!!!!!!!! I so hope you get to catch the fireworks from the walkway outside the CG!

We just got in, wait until I tell you all about it! Ron and Walter were busy so we did not get them but we had a great server!

yummm I am so hungry now! I definitely have to hit up Starring Rolls next trip, the cupcakes look great!

I need to get back over there and have one!

Nicki, where did you get the Mickey Gingerbread cookie? Was it in the candy store? I need exact directions :rotfl:

DS5 saw your photo and said "you gotta get me one of those Mom!!!":yay:

This child can eat gingerbread year round!!:rotfl2:

Do you know if they have them in the Writer's Shop. I plan on making a pit stop there for the carrot cake cookie!

Enjoy Cali Grill!

Your son is just like me, never met a gingerbread I didnt want to eat! It was at the Villan's store right next to Starring Rolls...it is so super moist and wonderful! They did not have them at Writers Stop but they did have the carrot cake cookies.

This is some great live reporting! I appreciate it when you take pictures of the menus as well as the food, drinks, and resort. Keep it coming!!! Have fun!

Glad to be of service...we are having a blast!

Hey Nik - So glad y'all are enjoying POFQ! I guess because we're from NOLA it just didn't work for us, TOO much like home, laid back & easy.;) Not to mention the light fixture that fell on my head.:eek:

If y'all are in the mood for calamari again, I know you're planning on having it at Tony's, FF is excellent, very light batter which we like.:goodvibes

I can understand that...I guess that is why I dont like CBR because we live in a very tropical area! We love calamari so we may order it at FF too!

Great review - can't wait to hear about Cali Grill.

We arrive at POFQ on Monday - how excited am I:cool1: Don't uppose you've een any birthday cakes in the foodcourt - am having serious trouble speaking to someone at the resort in F&B who will take my order?! Think may need to 'buy one from the fridge'!

Nope no birthday cakes, they do have cookies and such though. You will love it here! We leave Sunday for the Swan, wish we could stay here but the price is double that of the Swan....its a no brainer for us.

Sounds like today was a much better day than last night...good to hear. Anxious for CG review...I plan to be up and waiting. :worship:

Your wish is my command, Cali Grill coming right up...it is pouring here so we decided to come back to the room for some rest.

I think I'm staying up for the same reason tonight.:laughing:

No need to stay up too late...stupid rain!

I cannot believe the pictures of the food at RR! How awful. We went there on a whim May 15th and loved it!! The bread pudding you had looks nothing like what I was served for dessert! Yours looks like a dried bread mountain range or something! We also had an amazing waiter who explained to me that I should hollow out a hole in the middle of the bread pudding with my spoon, pour both the custard sauce and butterscotch sauce in the hole, and wait a few minutes before eating it. It was amazing. Our waiter was really attentive and kept checking back to make sure everything was good. I'm so sorry you had bad service.

I wish our server stuck around to explain that...it was a mess...the sauces were spilling all over the place and it wasnt soaking into the bread at all!

OMG....I so wish I could be at WDW right this second. Looks like the weather's great and the food looks soo good. DH loves his biscuits and gravy too. At every family gathering (my family and his) he has to eat last!! If he went 1st, there'd be nothing left, he and Mickey must share that bottomless pit stomach. I just don't see where it all goes :confused3

Think I'll wait up to read about Cali Grill, too. With my non WDW popcorn....I have a bucket, so I can pretend I'm at WDW..

DH is still talking about that gravy...he plans on getting it tomorrow morning too! :rotfl:

Hey Nikki,

Do not worry about Nine Dragons, my family has ate there many times and it is always on our list for the next visit. The food is always so fresh. You have to try the cheesecake egg rolls. They are to die for.

Those cupcakes looks yummy at Starring Rolls, will def. have to get the butterfinger one!

Have a wonderful dinner.

Ooh cheesecake egg rolls...they sound great! I figure we love PF Changs and Pei Wei's so we should be fine at Nine Dragons.

Ok..it is 630pm everyone--- how do you think Nicki is doing??? what did she order??? the suspense is killing me!!:cool1::cool1::cool1:
Jill

Its coming right up...slow loading all the pictures I took!

Ok, mama bear (i.e., Chelle) is busy on her cruise, but I am here and ready to stand in!
-DD, Blondie, oh amazing one (I have many titles) ;)

Hey Mis Amazing One...how is the cruise??? Better there than in water logged WDW!

[MickeyNicki]

I'm so glad today was better then last night!:thumbsup2 Can't wait to read about Cali Grill. That is on my must do list! :goodvibes

Me too...you have got to go to CG...oh jeez I will dream about that place tonight!

I seriously think I just gained 5 pounds from looking at all those pastry photos. OH MY GOD! Awesome pics. Sorry about the RR experience...I am now rethinking our reservation for next month.

Me too! They look wonderful and I wish I bought one so I could give you a review! :lmao:

I'm still reading your pre-trip posts but I had to comment on this quote. I do that with my DH all the time - he has no idea how many things we do that were't originally his idea! :rolleyes1 Our upcoming trip is a great example of the technique! :goodvibes

I love your reviews and can't wait to share this trip with you! :)

Thanks so much for reading them, I love to share! Sometimes hubbykins is so gullible!

[MickeyNicki]

hear ye hear ye....flatbreads are officially back at cali grill!!!

[MinnieMom5]

My First post. I have been lurking for a while but couldn't resist anymore. Following along and enjoying this totally! Keep it coming. Thank you!

[MinnieNurse]

Yummo, I am so hungry now I had to send DH to the store to get stuff for hot fudge sundaes. :rotfl:

Can you make ADR's at Fulton's through Disney or do you have to call Fulton's? I am thinking I will cancel Raglan Road and change to Fulton's.

[mmmears]

Great review! I just caught up on your new photos, and I have to say :worship:Thank you for posting your review and photos from Raglan Road. I just made lunch ADRs there last week for July, and now I have time to reconsider our options! We've never been there before, and the menu looked good -- but yuck! Salty stew and creepy meatballs -- no thank you!

I'm looking forward to your CG review, and I really hope that your other dining experiences will make up for the first one...:sad2:

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

That RR food looked like some of the worst I've seen. It can only get better from there.

That passionfruit drink looked awesome and so did the Starring Rolls food. I will have to try it next trip since I can not find good CS at DHS.

Can't wait to hear about the flatbreads!

[MickeyNicki]

We are back early tonight because of the dumb rain...we wanted to stay out late but it is just miserable outside so we are back in the room and relaxing, digesting from tonights dinner at California Grill.

We left our room and went to the bus stop at 4:45...within minutes the bus for MK pulled up, we are the only ones on it...the driver said "so where are you going to dinner because you are too dressy for MK!" I told him Cali Grill and he said get the pork....funny because the doorman at POFQ main lobby said the same thing.

The thunder and lightening was going but no rain yet. We checked in at the 2nd floor podium, requested a window seat. We were brought up to the 15th floor, lots of people in the lounge area and at 5:35 we were all seated. We had a fantastic window seat with a view of the GF, the monorail line, the Castle and such...except it was getting ready to storm big time.

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And then our view turned into this:

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Our server let me keep the menus...

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[Shleedogg]

The menu looks great for Cali Grill! Thank you for posting it! ...I think I know one of our ADRs for our Nov trip. Can't wait to read the food review!

It's so funny how this board (mainly you and Pooh's Honey Pot) have completely changed the way I vacation at WDW. DH and I used to eat burgers and chicken fingers all week long, solely cs locations. Occasionally we'd throw in Sci-Fi, but that wasn't venturing too far out of our comfort zone. There is just this whole amazing world of food out there that I never knew about. I'm so excited to start planning our ADRs for our Nov trip!

[MickeyNicki]

We also had a view of the kitchen and the bar.

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Our server was Erika and she was wonderful...great service at Cali Grill...we felt spoiled!

DH started with a sparkling wine, I have no idea why he likes sparkling the best but this one was very dry and too bitter for me but he enjoyed it. Roederer Sparkling Brut, Anderson Valley

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Thanks to TinkerBelle_325 for recommending Conundrum...I had a glass of that and it was wonderful!

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Out came the bread and butter, the butter is room temp with rock salt on top...very creamy rich wonderful REAL butter! The bread was a warm mild sourdough and we loved it...I could have had 2 baskets of that stuff....DH said sure beats Soda Bread huh!

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The starters were a huge problem for us, did I want to try sushi (Todd said UH NO THANK) and did I want a flatbread (Todd said he wasnt FEELING the flatbreads) and would the risotto be too filling...well my beloved ordered a .... wait for it... FREAKIN CAESAR SALAD...dude what the heck? We are at Cali Freakin Grill and you order a salad? He looked at me and said "Did you just meet me?" So the boy ordered his lame salad ... except it was excellent. I practically begged to try it and it was awesome, so much flavor, so fresh...it was wonderful.

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Now I had a tough choice to make because I wanted sushi, flatbread, the lobster risotto and the shrimp salad but I decided on the lobster risotto with midnight moon goat cheese, lobster oil and meyer lemon beurre blanc. This was great but you get maybe 3 tablespoons of food....DH said it tasted rich, I thought it was very good, not too rich, not too salty and there was a lot of lobster pieces in it. I had to resist the urge to get more bread and sop up all the wonderful sauce...hey I am Italian, we eat with a fork in one hand and a loaf of bread in the other!

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So I knew I was going to order the Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Goat Cheese Polenta, Button Mushrooms and Zinfandel Glaze. The pork is cooked medium and is literally melt in your mouth tender, the polenta was super creamy and had a wonderful tangy rich taste...went perfect with the pork. The zinfandel glaze was amazing, it was the best sauce I have ever had with pork. DH had the mushrooms and he said they were great. DH loved my pork...but wasnt keen on the medium part so he ate the edges and I ate the wonderful middle. This was a huge amount of food, 3 huge portions of pork!

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DH had the Oak Fired Filet of Beef with Cheesy Idaho Potato Mash, Buttered Asparagus and Teriyaki BBQ Sauce. I told him to order it medium, the boy prefers his steak gray :scared1: but on this single occassion he actually listened to me...first time for everything I guess! The filet came out med-rare, my favorite but he shocked me by eating some of it! The potatoes were great, the asparagus was wonderful but the teriyaki bbq sauce ruined the filet...it was just too smokey tangy for the filet but DH said it reminded him of the BBQ Maple Filet from Le Cellier..he was happy BUT he said the pork was clearly the winner of the best entree award. Next time we would order it without the sauce

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Dessert anyone? Of course and this time I made DH get a different dessert than me so we could try more things! Again he listened! He had coffee, I stuck to water.

I ordered the Black Walnut and Chevre Cheesecake, it was so light, so flavorful, the berries were fresh and delish, the raspberry coollie was tart and sweet and the perfect twist to the cheesecake...I think I had 2 bites and Todd's fork made it to my plate and I lost custody of my dessert.....he ate cookie and said it was like a nut brittle and he ate my chocolate stick and said it was a great chocolate...not waxy at all....wish I could experience it!

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DH ordered the Valrhona Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Ice Cream. It is served warm and the ooey gooey thick chocolate spills out all over the plate. It was fantastic. The strawberry ice cream was very mild, not too sweet and it was pretty creamy. The cake itself was great, I am not a chocolate fiend like DH is but I enjoyed it alot, I guess I had to since he commandeered my choice of dessert....just kidding you guys, nuttin but love for the boy!

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Total with the TIW card was $159...a little much but oh goodness so worth it! DH said to put it on the list for Oct but he was quick to remind me that Jiko filet was still on the top so we have to make sure to go back there too. We had a very relaxing, wonderful fun dinner...but the rain killed the rest of our evening..now DH is snoring away, I am typing away and wondering if I should spike his food with NO DOZE so I can experince WDW! Oh well it is only day one and I know he is just dead tired...I will not complain anymore :laughing:

For all of you that told me Cali Grill was awesome, a huge THANK YOU! You were all so right!

[MickeyNicki]

Here is the menu outside of the Contempo Cafe

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[KatMark]

We also had a view of the kitchen and the bar.

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Our server was Erika and she was wonderful...great service at Cali Grill...we felt spoiled!

DH started with a sparkling wine, I have no idea why he likes sparkling the best but this one was very dry and too bitter for me but he enjoyed it. Roederer Sparkling Brut, Anderson Valley

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/nicsgtp/CaliGrill014.jpg

Thanks to TinkerBelle_325 for recommending Conundrum...I had a glass of that and it was wonderful!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/nicsgtp/CaliGrill013.jpg

Out came the bread and butter, the butter is room temp with rock salt on top...very creamy rich wonderful REAL butter! The bread was a warm mild sourdough and we loved it...I could have had 2 baskets of that stuff....DH said sure beats Soda Bread huh!

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The starters were a huge problem for us, did I want to try sushi (Todd said UH NO THANK) and did I want a flatbread (Todd said he wasnt FEELING the flatbreads) and would the risotto be too filling...well my beloved ordered a .... wait for it... FREAKIN CAESAR SALAD...dude what the heck? We are at Cali Freakin Grill and you order a salad? He looked at me and said "Did you just meet me?" So the boy ordered his lame salad ... except it was excellent. I practically begged to try it and it was awesome, so much flavor, so fresh...it was wonderful.

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/nicsgtp/CaliGrill028.jpg

Now I had a tough choice to make because I wanted sushi, flatbread, the lobster risotto and the shrimp salad but I decided on the lobster risotto with midnight moon goat cheese, lobster oil and meyer lemon beurre blanc. This was great but you get maybe 3 tablespoons of food....DH said it tasted rich, I thought it was very good, not too rich, not too salty and there was a lot of lobster pieces in it. I had to resist the urge to get more bread and sop up all the wonderful sauce...hey I am Italian, we eat with a fork in one hand and a loaf of bread in the other!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/nicsgtp/CaliGrill026.jpg

So I knew I was going to order the Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Goat Cheese Polenta, Button Mushrooms and Zinfandel Glaze. The pork is cooked medium and is literally melt in your mouth tender, the polenta was super creamy and had a wonderful tangy rich taste...went perfect with the pork. The zinfandel glaze was amazing, it was the best sauce I have ever had with pork. DH had the mushrooms and he said they were great. DH loved my pork...but wasnt keen on the medium part so he ate the edges and I ate the wonderful middle. This was a huge amount of food, 3 huge portions of pork!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/nicsgtp/CaliGrill033.jpg

DH had the Oak Fired Filet of Beef with Cheesy Idaho Potato Mash, Buttered Asparagus and Teriyaki BBQ Sauce. I told him to order it medium, the boy prefers his steak gray :scared1: but on this single occassion he actually listened to me...first time for everything I guess! The filet came out med-rare, my favorite but he shocked me by eating some of it! The potatoes were great, the asparagus was wonderful but the teriyaki bbq sauce ruined the filet...it was just too smokey tangy for the filet but DH said it reminded him of the BBQ Maple Filet from Le Cellier..he was happy BUT he said the pork was clearly the winner of the best entree award. Next time we would order it without the sauce

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/nicsgtp/CaliGrill034.jpg

Dessert anyone? Of course and this time I made DH get a different dessert than me so we could try more things! Again he listened! He had coffee, I stuck to water.

I ordered the Black Walnut and Chevre Cheesecake, it was so light, so flavorful, the berries were fresh and delish, the raspberry coollie was tart and sweet and the perfect twist to the cheesecake...I think I had 2 bites and Todd's fork made it to my plate and I lost custody of my dessert.....he ate cookie and said it was like a nut brittle and he ate my chocolate stick and said it was a great chocolate...not waxy at all....wish I could experience it!

http://i137.photobucket.com/albums/q225/nicsgtp/CaliGrill004.jpg

DH ordered the Valrhona Chocolate Cake with Strawberry Ice Cream. It is served warm and the ooey gooey thick chocolate spills out all over the plate. It was fantastic. The strawberry ice cream was very mild, not too sweet and it was pretty creamy. The cake itself was great, I am not a chocolate fiend like DH is but I enjoyed it alot, I guess I had to since he commandeered my choice of dessert....just kidding you guys, nuttin but love for the boy!

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Total with the TIW card was $159...a little much but oh goodness so worth it! DH said to put it on the list for Oct but he was quick to remind me that Jiko filet was still on the top so we have to make sure to go back there too. We had a very relaxing, wonderful fun dinner...but the rain killed the rest of our evening..now DH is snoring away, I am typing away and wondering if I should spike his food with NO DOZE so I can experince WDW! Oh well it is only day one and I know he is just dead tired...I will not complain anymore :laughing:

For all of you that told me Cali Grill was awesome, a huge THANK YOU! You were all so right!







Okay...I am now drooling. I didn't eat dinner tonight because DH is umpping two baseball games (trying to make money for those meals in Marco Island) and I hate eating alone. We don't normally do signature restaurants when at Disney but, AS USUAL, your review has changed my mind. That pork looks absolutely perfect--and pork is my favorite! Guess this will be on the top of the list for 2010!

I hope you have a day tomorrow without rain!

[MickeyNicki]

My First post. I have been lurking for a while but couldn't resist anymore. Following along and enjoying this totally! Keep it coming. Thank you!

I tempted you out of hiding huh? Glad you are in for the long haul!

Yummo, I am so hungry now I had to send DH to the store to get stuff for hot fudge sundaes. :rotfl:

Can you make ADR's at Fulton's through Disney or do you have to call Fulton's? I am thinking I will cancel Raglan Road and change to Fulton's.

Ooh that sounds yummy! You can make ressies through Disney..that is a great call on your part, we love Fultons and wish we went there instead of RR

Great review! I just caught up on your new photos, and I have to say :worship:Thank you for posting your review and photos from Raglan Road. I just made lunch ADRs there last week for July, and now I have time to reconsider our options! We've never been there before, and the menu looked good -- but yuck! Salty stew and creepy meatballs -- no thank you!

I'm looking forward to your CG review, and I really hope that your other dining experiences will make up for the first one...:sad2:

I would def change, it was ick! Cali Grill was awesome, you should go there instead :cutie:

That RR food looked like some of the worst I've seen. It can only get better from there.

That passionfruit drink looked awesome and so did the Starring Rolls food. I will have to try it next trip since I can not find good CS at DHS.

Can't wait to hear about the flatbreads!

It was some of the worst I have ever tasted! The passionfruit drink was awesome, so refreshing and light.

The menu looks great for Cali Grill! Thank you for posting it! ...I think I know one of our ADRs for our Nov trip. Can't wait to read the food review!

It's so funny how this board (mainly you and Pooh's Honey Pot) have completely changed the way I vacation at WDW. DH and I used to eat burgers and chicken fingers all week long, solely cs locations. Occasionally we'd throw in Sci-Fi, but that wasn't venturing too far out of our comfort zone. There is just this whole amazing world of food out there that I never knew about. I'm so excited to start planning our ADRs for our Nov trip!

You know what is funny? At dinner tonight DH says "Do you remember the days before you studied on the DIS? We used to eat burgers and chicken nuggets on the fly, rush for a table, rush in line...I like this way of dining so much better!" I have to agree with him, it is much better the TS route!

[disneyfav4ever]

I'm so glad you enjoyed dinner! That risotto looks wonderful. I think the next time I eat at CA Grill I'm going to have to try the pork.

[cnorth]

I have to admit, I had butterflies in my tummy waiting for your review of cali grill! I am so glad you loved it. Sorry about the rain!

[mmmears]

Oh my gosh! Your CG food looks great! We're not seafood eaters and all the reviews have so much seafood on them that I just passed this place over... Now I have some rethinking to do! We haven't had dinner there in 10 years, but now I want to give it a try again!;)

If only I could change my RR lunch to a CG lunch -- that would be so easy!:rotfl:

Glad you had a wonderful meal -- the storm rolling in looked really neat until your final photo where you can't see out the window...:sad2:

Please keep your wonderful reviews coming, and thank you again for taking the time & effort to post them (and all the great photos of the food and the menus!)

[relcx4]

Okay the photos of RR were basically the nail in the coffin. Hubby and I decided to change (thank you for your review-hopefully you just spared us the same fate you had)...just got off the phone from changing to WPC. I've seen some good reviews. Have you been there? Please feel free to weigh in on that selection. Thanks and btw, CG looks great. We'll have to try that next time. I've wanted to try Narcoossees for a while now and so that's what we've booked this time.

[Minnie&Nana]

Finally, I found you!! Kathy told me I just had to follow your live dining reviews as I would love it..as always, she's right - fabulous!! :thumbsup2

Thank you so much for making not being at WDW so much fun and even tolerable! :goodvibes

[ChelleinNC]

Hey Mis Amazing One...how is the cruise??? Better there than in water logged WDW!

She seemed to be having fun when she called us before taking off or whatever it is you do on boats earlier, but we'll have to wait till she gets back to find out how it was!


So I knew I was going to order the Grilled Pork Tenderloins with Goat Cheese Polenta, Button Mushrooms and Zinfandel Glaze. The pork is cooked medium and is literally melt in your mouth tender, the polenta was super creamy and had a wonderful tangy rich taste...went perfect with the pork. The zinfandel glaze was amazing, it was the best sauce I have ever had with pork. DH had the mushrooms and he said they were great. DH loved my pork...but wasnt keen on the medium part so he ate the edges and I ate the wonderful middle. This was a huge amount of food, 3 huge portions of pork!

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YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM :love:

[butiflfeet]

Ok, I've had dinner and thought it was pretty decent. Then I come on these boards and I'm so jealous! Why do I do this to myself? It looks like CG made up for RR big time :woohoo:

Oh how I would love to go back to CG, like tomorrow. I'll keep checking in on your updates to keep me sane until our next trip, whenever that might be.

[mskayjay]

"Me too...you have got to go to CG...oh jeez I will dream about that place tonight!"


I knew.....I just KNEW you would love this place!!!!!!! I'm tellin' ya...it is my favorite! When we were there in September I had the fillet but I knew I wanted that polenta and Walter asked the kitchen to change it out for me! Soooooo good!!!!!

If you are ever there on a DDP it is 2 TS for dinner there but so worth it! I'm so sorry about the weather Nikki. You'll have to go again another time when you're there and experience Wishes from your seats. I have photos on the desktop but I'm on the laptop right now. I'll post them and show you one day. I'll also have to show you how they delivered DH's gift from me with his dessert! lol Very pretty.......

Now I'll have to try Jiko since your reviews have aligned with my tastes so much.

FYI we aren't going for F&W. I didn't realize that was first week of October. I'm trying to avoid crowds! I would love F&W but DH would have no interest..... HOw is it late October? Quiet?

Sweet dreams!!!!! :)

[TigerKat]

So glad y'all enjoyed CG, but I'm so sad the rain is hanging around. We're making a return trip to CG in October and really looking forward to it. Thanks so much for your awesome reviews, you really are the queen of live reviews my dear, YOU ROCK NIK!!!!!!:thumbsup2

[mskayjay]

Ok, I've had dinner and thought it was pretty decent. Then I come on these boards and I'm so jealous! Why do I do this to myself? It looks like CG made up for RR big time :woohoo:

Oh how I would love to go back to CG, like tomorrow. I'll keep checking in on your updates to keep me sane until our next trip, whenever that might be.



You will not be disappointed! SEriously though......have a flatbread before dinner in the lounge. We had a chicken one and oh my.....I would have been thrilled with just that. I don't know anyone who has been disappointed at CG. Expensive, yes but by far at the top of the list for Disney dining.

[MickeyNicki]

Okay...I am now drooling. I didn't eat dinner tonight because DH is umpping two baseball games (trying to make money for those meals in Marco Island) and I hate eating alone. We don't normally do signature restaurants when at Disney but, AS USUAL, your review has changed my mind. That pork looks absolutely perfect--and pork is my favorite! Guess this will be on the top of the list for 2010!

I hope you have a day tomorrow without rain!

Now you know I had the pork at the Wave back in March and loved it but Cali Grill was sooo much better!

I'm so glad you enjoyed dinner! That risotto looks wonderful. I think the next time I eat at CA Grill I'm going to have to try the pork.

It was incredible! You will love it!

I have to admit, I had butterflies in my tummy waiting for your review of cali grill! I am so glad you loved it. Sorry about the rain!

Ah we are used to the rain living in FL but at WDW it just stinks!

Oh my gosh! Your CG food looks great! We're not seafood eaters and all the reviews have so much seafood on them that I just passed this place over... Now I have some rethinking to do! We haven't had dinner there in 10 years, but now I want to give it a try again!;)

If only I could change my RR lunch to a CG lunch -- that would be so easy!:rotfl:

Glad you had a wonderful meal -- the storm rolling in looked really neat until your final photo where you can't see out the window...:sad2:

Please keep your wonderful reviews coming, and thank you again for taking the time & effort to post them (and all the great photos of the food and the menus!)

I love seafood but sometimes you need some meat and Cali Grill is a great place to get it! It was a gorgeous storm to watch!

Okay the photos of RR were basically the nail in the coffin. Hubby and I decided to change (thank you for your review-hopefully you just spared us the same fate you had)...just got off the phone from changing to WPC. I've seen some good reviews. Have you been there? Please feel free to weigh in on that selection. Thanks and btw, CG looks great. We'll have to try that next time. I've wanted to try Narcoossees for a while now and so that's what we've booked this time.

I want to try Narcoossees too, the food looks really good, make sure you let us all know what you think about it

Finally, I found you!! Kathy told me I just had to follow your live dining reviews as I would love it..as always, she's right - fabulous!! :thumbsup2

Thank you so much for making not being at WDW so much fun and even tolerable! :goodvibes

Welcome! Any friend of Kathy's is a friend of mine!

Ok, I've had dinner and thought it was pretty decent. Then I come on these boards and I'm so jealous! Why do I do this to myself? It looks like CG made up for RR big time :woohoo:

Oh how I would love to go back to CG, like tomorrow. I'll keep checking in on your updates to keep me sane until our next trip, whenever that might be.

I do that too, eat a Lean Cuisine while drooling over someones else food reviews!



I really wanted to go back to see the fireworks but we did walk out on the catwalks and they were ankle deep in water...I was sliding all over the place so it was just as well that we went back to the resort. You will flip over Jiko, it is fantastic. We usually go mid to late Oct but this year we are going Oct 22 to Nov 1....the crowds are the worst on the weekend, Mon-Thur you will be fine.

[QUOTE=TigerKat;32136901]So glad y'all enjoyed CG, but I'm so sad the rain is hanging around. We're making a return trip to CG in October and really looking forward to it. Thanks so much for your awesome reviews, you really are the queen of live reviews my dear, YOU ROCK NIK!!!!!!:thumbsup2

Oh shucks girl you are making me blush! Cali Grill was da bomb and I cannot wait to go in Oct again! Hopefully this rain will cease by tomorrow night, I want to try MK at 1am!!

You will not be disappointed! SEriously though......have a flatbread before dinner in the lounge. We had a chicken one and oh my.....I would have been thrilled with just that. I don't know anyone who has been disappointed at CG. Expensive, yes but by far at the top of the list for Disney dining.

I am thinking we should pop in one night for the lounge and have those flatbreads..maybe his Highness will be Feeling them next week :laughing:

[TXMomof3boys]

I was so sad, yet thankful to read your review of RR! I was so looking forward to the bread pudding - like all the other food it looked so yucky!! :scared: Time to find another ressie for later this month. Thinking about the Wave, Cape May Clam Bake or the Biergarten. Any thoughts???

I just love your reviews!! You are so amazingly thorough and take so many wonderful pictures! I am going to have to try the passion fruit mango freeze!!

Your Cali Grill review had me drooling!!! Your pork and polenta looked so tasty! I love polenta. :love: I am trying to convince my DH to take a sans kids trip in 2010 for the F&W festival. If it works out we will definitely eat at CG!!!

Sorry it is raining tonight. Hoping tomorrow is rain free! Enjoy your evening
:goodvibes

[mickeymotto]

I'll also chime in about your RR experience...what a bummer!!!:scared1: This was one of our new favorites from last trip. The photos of that food looked horrible. We have 2 ADRs for our upcoming trip in a couple weeks. If we have a similar experience we will be changing our 2nd ADR for sure.

So glad you liked CG. Its one of our favorites as well. We love the sushi, you will have to try it next time. Glad you had a great meal.

So how are the crowds over all? Everything looks rather empty.:beach: