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Pooh's-Honey-Pot

06-17-2009, 01:09 PM

At last!! Breakfast away from the hotel! :banana:

If you read my report last year you will know that I had Tonga Toast twice – the first time I adored it, the second time it seemed incredibly greasy and made me feel unwell for hours. I really wanted to try it again, but didn’t want to waste money in case I didn’t like it again, and we had all those pesky counter service credits to use up – so, I decided we would go to Captain Cook’s at the Polynesian, where they also do Tonga Toast! I didn’t give a thought to what Tony would have – turns out the menu there is pretty slim pickings!

Very exciting start as we got to order on the little touch-screen kiosk thingies rather than at the counter! Then you pay and they give you a buzzer for when the food is ready. It only took a few minutes to be prepared. I was really surprised how empty CC’s was – we were there about 8am and MK was due to open at 9, so I thought it would be packed. Less than a quarter full though.

Anyhow, on with the show! I went for Tonga Toast as you know (banana stuffed sough dough bread, battered, deep fried and dusted with cinnamon and sugar). This came with maple syrup rather than the lovely strawberry syrup you get in Kona Café. You could also have it with bacon or sausage; no option for fruit so I didn’t have anything with it. Tony went for the Breakfast sandwich (scrambled eggs, bacon and American cheese on a jumbo croissant).

I have taken the picture along side two stacked tubs on maple syrup, so you can see the height of this thing!

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Tony gives his sandwich 7/10 – it was apparently a little dry, but not greasy.
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And my Tonga Toast? . . . nope my second impression was definitely right sadly. I am glad I gave this another chance, but its just way too greasy for me. Sitting here typing I really want another one, as I can remember how much I liked the first one, but it just makes me feel really unwell. So very sadly I won’t be having another. I give it 6/10 though because for any fan of it, this seemed to be well cooked and certainly no different from the more expensive offering up in Kona.

VERY excited about lunch as we were finally trying Peco Bills – I just love a good burger! And again – we got to order on touch screen kiosks – is it wrong how exciting we found this?!! Probably . . . :rotfl:

We both went for the same thing the double cheese and bacon burger with fries. We weren’t shy at the fixing’s bar and loaded ourselves right up, adding pickles, onion and cheese to our burgers, and more cheese to our fries just because we could!

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I really, really enjoyed this. I thought it was tasty, juicy, and a really good sized portion. I gave it 9/10. Tony gave it 8/10 – he thought it was a little dry (he’s wrong!!) but very tasty!

Tony had the carrot-cake for dessert – we both shared it and it was really nice actually. I was expecting it to be dry, but it was very fresh and tasty. It gets an 8/10.

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And why did I share Tony’s dessert, I hear you ask?! Well, because mine was inedible. I had been looking forward to the “Peanut butter brownie mousse” for ages – well that wasn’t on the menu. Instead I went for something claiming to be “chocolate pudding”. Chocolate gloop is more accurate. Double, triple yuck. Didn’t taste of chocolate, and looked like a diaper gone bad! :scared1: Slop!

But apart from that I highly recommend this as a MK counter service!! We will definitely go back.

Of course after my dessert let-down I needed something to make up for it. Well “hello there” Main St Bakery!! There was so much to choose from, but I went for my old favourite – the ice cream cookie sandwich. Two giant oatmeal and raison cookies sandwiched together with vanilla ice-cream. Tony went for chocolate bundt cake.

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These were both just excellent! I have to give mine 10/10 – the cookies were ooey gooey, which was made even better by the ice-cream melting into them. Tony scooped out some of my ice-cream (the cheek of it!!) to go with his bundt cake. He loved this as well, really rich and chocolately 9/10. :love:

That evening we were off to 1900 Park Fare. We had breakfast here last year, and really wanted to try dinner.

Now – you know the Cinderella chocolate castle and slipper you can get at the Grand Floridian restaurants? Well I reeeeeeeally wanted one of these. But you can’t order it for yourself, right?! So a “subtle” :rolleyes1 plan of action had to be put into motion. 6 weeks before we left I emailed Tony with pictures of these treats. I followed this up with the cake order hotline telephone number; the restaurants you could order these at; a list of our ADR’s at these restaurants, including ADR times and dates. Two weeks before we left I repeated this process. I still didn’t hold out much hope though. This was our first Grand Floridian meal of the trip . . .

So, we arrived at the restaurant and checked in. Had to wait about 20 minutes past our ADR time to be seated. None of the characters were nearby at this point so we went up and got some appetisers. The food is set out in Countries, if I remember correctly – there was America, Asia, and Italian, and I think one other. I had tomato and mozzarella salad (look past the brown sauce it was in!!), ceaser salad, and some pasta in a meaty sauce (not an appetiser but it was near them and looked good!!!). I very much liked all of these. Frankly I could have eaten an entire plateful of the pasta, but one must show restraint sometimes. Tony went for bread, roll, ceaser salad, and some of the meaty pasta.

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The characters were getting near at this point, so we decided to wait for them before going up again (hate it when you have a big mouthful going on and then have to try chat!). Our waiter suddenly appeared, plonked a Cinderella slipper down in front of me, and left!! Tony looked horrified, and I had no idea what was going on! Turns out Tony had ordered me one (bless him), and the waited picked that moment – when we had only been sitting down about 15 minutes, and plainly weren’t at the end of our meal – to deliver it. I always assumed – and I think Tony did as well – that it would come out at the dessert time, and might be delivered nicely, rather than just being plonked down. It kind of ruined the moment a little bit!! We took a couple of photo’s with it, and then had to call our waiter to ask him to store it until I was ready for dessert, which he seemed a little put out by! Well, I didn’t want it going all warm before I got to it! So that was a little annoying!

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We saw the characters then. Prince Charming was dulle-ville (please excuse my hair, I was having an absolutely terrible hair night so most of the pictures are of Tony! Can you say “greasy, lank bangs”?!). Mrs Tremaine was great – scared the life out of Tony, and the sisters was really funny as well. The three of them put on a great show all night actually, shouting at each other across the restaurant, and were very enjoyable! Cinderella was nice as well, but the sisters are the entertainment for the night!
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On with the food!!!!!!!!! I adore mash potato, so went for a massive splodge of that, along with freshly carved pork and gravy. I also had some rice and some beef stir fry. This mash, pork and gravy were out of this world. I had huge portions of each, and I wolfed down every bite. They were so tasty! The rice was stodgy but fine. The beef stir fry was Ok – nothing wrong with it, it just paled next to the pork and mash!

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Tony went for pork, chicken, mash, beef stir fry and rice.

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Second plates. I just had a little more mash (told you I love it!) as I had to save myself for my slipper! Tony had more bread, chicken and mash.

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On to desserts. I seem to have failed to take a picture of Tony’s – oops. I remember him having fruit tart, key lime pies and icecream though. I of course ate my lovely slipper. The slipper itself was good – thick white chocolate. The dark chocolate mousse was the best thing though – this is the richest mousse you are ever likely to eat. I was feeling sick by the time I had forced every last bit of it in! It was so good!! I did let Tony have one of my raspberries, but that was all!!! I was so pleased Tony made the effort to order this for me, I wish it had come out when I was ready for dessert rather than being dumped on us ludicrously early, but it was lovely and I would recommend it to everyone!

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Poor thing didn't stand a chance!

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I have seen loads of bad reviews of dinner here but, service aside, I give it 9/10. Tony says the food was really good as well (though he was angry with the slipper coming out so soon) and gave it 8/10. I would happily go back here again! Probably not next year though as I really need to try the Cape May buffet to try the flan I was reading about earlier today on someone elses review!!!

Next up we have Boma breakfast, Earl of Sandwich lunch, and the Wave dinner.

ChelleinNC

06-17-2009, 02:06 PM

lovinwdw

06-17-2009, 02:14 PM

your review of 50's Prime Time has me a little nervous!!! I'm so excited to try the food, but at the same time, DH & I do not like to be the center of attention. If someone has either one of us do something like stand against a wall or sing I'm a Little Teapot, we're probably going to freak...I hope I get a quiet server...lol

dizneeat

06-17-2009, 02:15 PM

Wow!!
I just spent a long weekend in London and one in Paris (DLRP that is, :lmao:) and your trip report has grown big time!!!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful reviews - we want to try Cookes of Dublin and I will stay away from the sausages - don't think I want to repeat your experience. :scared1:
Did you get to try WPE Creme Brulee in the end? Their cookies are nice but nothing special, but the Creme Brulee never disappointed me! Well, if you didn't try it there is always next time! ;)
Your choices at CG are a lot like mine - it is such a shame the flatbreads weren't back when you visited - these are devine too, another reason to go back?
And I can SO second your comments about Ohana's breadpudding. I hated the one at Raglan Road but Ohana's is to die for!!!
Can't wait for more reviews, especially because we are going to some of the same restaurants during our summer trip! :goodvibes

torsie24

06-17-2009, 02:49 PM

Great update! The food at 1900 PF looks great, very pretty slipper even if it was early. :(

How much did you have to pay for it? I really want to order it in advance for our GF Cafe lunch on our wedding planning day.

I CANNOT wait for the next update!! Boma AND Earl - MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm! They are two of hte meals I'm most excited for on my trip! (Yes, I love sandwiches THAT much!)

MickeyNicki

06-17-2009, 05:17 PM

That oatmeal ice cream sandwich looks sooo GOOD! I had the one with the chocolate chip cookies but YUM oatmeal!

TXMomof3boys

06-17-2009, 05:59 PM

I am so sorry your suprise dessert was delivered in such a way! :rolleyes: But how fun that your sweet DH took your hint and ran with it and that it was so yummy!!

Loving your reviews!! You are doing a fabulous job. :thumbsup2

Dizneyholic

06-17-2009, 06:24 PM

I've never tried one of those oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiches!! They look awesome! Something new to look forward to on our next trip!! Yay! The bundt cake looked good too! Oh great, now I think I'll have to have one of each!

I agree with you about the Tonga Toast. It's a little rough on the stomach!

Smiling Cheshire Cat

06-17-2009, 06:34 PM

Those Peco's Bills burgers looked fabulous.:lovestruc

The slipper cake was beautiful. I'm glad you enjoyed it in spite of the waiter's lack of consideration.

hmgray95

06-17-2009, 08:32 PM

Wow, that ice cream cookie sandwich looked fantastic! Loving your reviews....keep 'em coming!

disneynewbee

06-17-2009, 09:49 PM

That tonga toast looks like something my dh would love, me I'll go for the bunt cake, that looks so yummy. I wish they served the slipper somewhere other than the GF restaurants I would love to get my dd one for her birthday but we won't be eating there this trip. Boo hoo!

Shir Kahn

06-17-2009, 10:13 PM

I am seriously a fan of your TRs! You're going to have to win the lottery so you can go more often and write more of them! :goodvibes

mkingdom418

06-17-2009, 10:45 PM

Great job, love the reviews :thumbsup2

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

06-18-2009, 09:45 AM

You've convinced me -- a caramel sundae at Ghirardelli's it is! You and Aussie Angel have a way with the food reports -- I think perhaps Americans don't appreciate the goodness the way our visitors do (or maybe I need to work harder to discover more great TRs!)

Maria :upsidedow

Food does always taste better away from home, but I think if I lived next door to Ghiredellis I would still visit it every day! I wouldn't fit through the door after a while, but I'd try!!!:rotfl:

Sorry to have gone MIA, but I had a trip to Disney and 3night cruise on the Wonder :cool1: Anyways, I am all caught up and loving the reviews!:goodvibes

Ohh hope you had a lovely trip!!! Are you doing food reviews or a trip report?

Your reports are wonderful! I couldn't wait to read your Ohana report. My family of 4 is bringing a another family of 5 to WDW July 4th. And we are all going to Ohana for dinner. Even though I love it, I read more and more bad reports. If you and Tony enjoyed the food, I feel confident my guests will too. My plan was to give them a couple of pineapple drinks so they wouldn't be too annoyed by the ukelele. But I might have to rethink because that didn't work for you!! ;)

I'm sure they will love it! We were so pleasantly surprised!
Thats a good point - maybe if I had finished the pineappe I wouldn't have minded the entertainment! Obviously why they sell them there!

At first we thought the entertainer was a female impersonator, or at least, we weren't entirely sure! At any rate, it seemed as much a spoof as real! :rotfl:

Ha haaaa!!!!! :rotfl: I can see what you mean!!!!!

Another terrific installment - thank you! What, no pictures of the gator? :eek:

Have you had the S'mores dessert at LeCellier? If so, how would you say it compares to the one at 50's Prime Time? I love the presentation of the LeCellier s'mores, but I found it very difficult to eat and not all that tasty. However, I love the real deal, made at a campfire! If 50's PT is better I'd consider trying it there.

Looking forward to the next review!

We were too busy running!!!!!!
No 50's PTC is the only place I have ever had s'mores, so I'm not sure how authentic they are!:confused3

I've loved reading your reviews! :love: Good job!:thumbsup2

Thanks!

:banana: Yay! Great update!!!! All these great reviews of 50pt are making me very temped!!!

I would recommend it if you can squeeze it into your schedule! We had such fun!

My son claims that I will never be able to finish the milk shake @50's Primetime. Were you able to down the ginormous shake?

No I let you all down! Not even half of it! It IS ginormous - if you want a chance I would say have it instead of a dessert!

Fried Chicken, Milkshakes, and Smore's...what a perfect and well balanced meal! Can't wait to have almost the same thing this week! :)

Thanks for the great reviews!

I'm sure it includes all the major food groups . . .!!!!:rotfl: And everyone knows chicken is low fat!!!!:rotfl:

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

06-18-2009, 09:58 AM

I am REALLY enjoying your reviews. I am an old fan (back from Gluttony!)!

I cried real tears when I found out the fried cheese appy was gone. That was one of the best appetizers I had on our last 2 trips!!!! I was so upset we are eating at Sci Fi Dine-In instead of 50's!!!

Thanks for great reviews! I am in awe of you and hubby's ability to put away the food!

Ms. H

Hi again!! It truly was one of the best appetizers, wasn't it? I can't imagine why they would get rid of it :confused3 . Let me know what you think of Sci-Fi, as I have my eye on that for next year!

I just found this thread...I am loving your reviews so far! They are honest, funny and great pics...Keep 'em coming! :cheer2:

Glad you are enjoying!:thumbsup2

Chocolate covered twinkie! I almost fell of my chair!!! OMG:cloud9:

Are they quite a rare find then?!

Loved Ohana's review I think that is the one meal i am most looking forward too as well as a little bit of home at Raglan Rd.

My tummy is rumbling yum yum yumpopcorn::

Thank you! Mine is rumbling and I just had lunch!:sad2:

I have eaten at 50's PT before, but we won't be taking our daughter anytime soon. She's very picky and almost never finishes her food. I just couldn't chance getting a server like yours! Back when I was younger, I was brought to tears by a server because I was so embarrassed. I was a shy little thing as a child and would cry at the drop of a hat. Needless to say, I haven't been there since! Maybe when our DD is a bit older we'll go try it out.

They probably sense if you are not in the mood for too much attention, but even so you are probably right not to risk it! Our server was on fire that night!!

Loving your reviews! We loved 50s PT last visit. Our favorites were the pot roast and fried chicken! Gotta love it! Glad you had a great waitress that can make or break the whole meal. :thumbsup2

She was brilliant! As was that chicken . . . mmmmmm

Must. Have. Chocolate. Covered. Twinkie. :worship:

Maria :upsidedow

You have to get along to Celebration then! They had several different varieties, and only 3 miles from Disney!

That pretzel looks sad. No salt, no yellow mustard...no wonder you didn't like it!!!

Oh no, ameuteurs! Were we supposed to have stuff on it?!:idea:

I need to get me a chocolate covered Twinkie! Who invented such perfection????

I am sensing this is the wrong place to admit that I dont like Twinkies . . .

A chocolate covered Twinkie is called a chocodile. According to wikipedia, Hostess still sells them on the west coast. I remember them from when I was a kid but had no idea they were still sold anywhere.

They can be ordered online :goodvibes

I can sense a box is already on its way to the Uk if Tony has read this!!

Your DH's reaction to the twinkie was adorable - and I am so happy your finally got to use your viewmaster!

Thanks, again, for taking the time to write this - can't wait for more!

Thank you! Little things please us 2 :rotfl:

I liked the meat at O'hanas, it was some of the best all trip, so moist and tasty!:love:
Shame about the service in there.:scared1: And Sonya didn't mention at the end that the waiter came storming after us as WE had signed the wrong receipts for the bill. I followed his instructions, yet he made us do it all again on the spot! We felt like criminals!:eek:

Man I am hungry after looking at this food again. The caramel Ghiradellis - :worship::love:

Oh yes I forgot the waiter, he was really rude at the end. Literally chased us through the restaurant becuase I had taken the wrong copy of the check!

All caught up again! I've been in crazy preparation mode for our trip which we begin driving in 36 HOURS!!!!!!!! Great reviews, especially happy to hear the meat at 'Ohana was good. DH loves his meat!

I'm going to have to catch up again when we get back. I'll look forward to comparing your notes on 1900 to ours.

Woo hoo! Have a great trip!!!!! Can't wait to hear what you think of all the restaurants!

Chocolate covered twinkies. Who knew. I wanted to try 50's PrimeTime but the kids want to try Sci-fi so maybe next year.

I am torn as well. really enjoy 50's, but feel I must try other places as well!!

My last meal at 50's Prime Time was actually at the Tune In Lounge, as I was dining solo. They served me at the bar, and I had the fried chicken and s'mores. Good times. :goodvibes I'm glad it was a winner!

That chicken was so good!! :love:

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

06-18-2009, 10:14 AM

Wow, that poor slipper really didn't stand a chance :rotfl: So sweet of Tony to order it for you and so not good of the waiter to just drop it off like that :mad:

Sorry to hear the tonga toast doesn't agree with you. My DH makes it for me for my birthday every year and I love it but don't think I could eat more often than once a year :goodvibes

I don't like to leave food to suffer . . . I like to get the job done!!!

Ah that is so sweet of your husband! Its our anniversary tomorrow, so I am planning on making Tony cinammon muffins for breakfast!

your review of 50's Prime Time has me a little nervous!!! I'm so excited to try the food, but at the same time, DH & I do not like to be the center of attention. If someone has either one of us do something like stand against a wall or sing I'm a Little Teapot, we're probably going to freak...I hope I get a quiet server...lol

It seems to very much depend on who you get - she was definitely the most "vibrant" server in the place that night!! I'm sure they pick up on it if you want to be left alone though! When we went to WCC last year we really weren't in the mood for it, and they left us alone!

Wow!!
I just spent a long weekend in London and one in Paris (DLRP that is, :lmao:) and your trip report has grown big time!!!!
Thank you so much for your wonderful reviews - we want to try Cookes of Dublin and I will stay away from the sausages - don't think I want to repeat your experience. :scared1:
Did you get to try WPE Creme Brulee in the end? Their cookies are nice but nothing special, but the Creme Brulee never disappointed me! Well, if you didn't try it there is always next time! ;)
Your choices at CG are a lot like mine - it is such a shame the flatbreads weren't back when you visited - these are devine too, another reason to go back?
And I can SO second your comments about Ohana's breadpudding. I hated the one at Raglan Road but Ohana's is to die for!!!
Can't wait for more reviews, especially because we are going to some of the same restaurants during our summer trip! :goodvibes

Oh we are loking at going to DLP for my birthday - its January though so I am really worried about rubbish weather! What di you think of it?

We didn't get back to WGP sadly, so next time I will definitelyhave to try it!

Great update! The food at 1900 PF looks great, very pretty slipper even if it was early. :(

How much did you have to pay for it? I really want to order it in advance for our GF Cafe lunch on our wedding planning day.

I CANNOT wait for the next update!! Boma AND Earl - MMMMMMmmmmmmmmmmmm! They are two of hte meals I'm most excited for on my trip! (Yes, I love sandwiches THAT much!)

You are going to LOVE the Earl!!!! So good!!

I think the slipper was $15, and the castle one is $25.

We have Boma breakfast AND dinner coming!

That oatmeal ice cream sandwich looks sooo GOOD! I had the one with the chocolate chip cookies but YUM oatmeal!

I am so sorry your suprise dessert was delivered in such a way! :rolleyes: But how fun that your sweet DH took your hint and ran with it and that it was so yummy!!

Sometimes being subtle pays off . . .!!

I've never tried one of those oatmeal cookie ice cream sandwiches!! They look awesome! Something new to look forward to on our next trip!! Yay! The bundt cake looked good too! Oh great, now I think I'll have to have one of each!

I agree with you about the Tonga Toast. It's a little rough on the stomach!

Oh you would both LOVE the cookie sandwiches! Make sure you put them on your plans next time!!

Those Peco's Bills burgers looked fabulous.:lovestruc

The slipper cake was beautiful. I'm glad you enjoyed it in spite of the waiter's lack of consideration.

They were so good! Pretty hard to see where the burger ends and the fixings bar begins in our pictures though!! We were a little out of control with the cheese!

Wow, that ice cream cookie sandwich looked fantastic! Loving your reviews....keep 'em coming!

It was so good!:thumbsup2

That tonga toast looks like something my dh would love, me I'll go for the bunt cake, that looks so yummy. I wish they served the slipper somewhere other than the GF restaurants I would love to get my dd one for her birthday but we won't be eating there this trip. Boo hoo!

I don't see why they can't do them at all the other monorail resorts! Would make planning so much easier!

I am seriously a fan of your TRs! You're going to have to win the lottery so you can go more often and write more of them! :goodvibes

Ah thank you!! And I wish I could!! i woul;d buy me a nice room at the Contemporary and eat my way around the World!

Great job, love the reviews :thumbsup2

Thanks!!!!:goodvibes

Should get another update up tomorrow!

Dreamer & Wisher

06-18-2009, 10:34 AM

We were too busy running!!!!!!
No 50's PTC is the only place I have ever had s'mores, so I'm not sure how authentic they are!:confused3

For the most authentic S'Mores in Walt Disney World you should go to Chip 'n Dales Campfire Sing along in the Fort Wilderness Campground.

They have a couple campfires, Chip 'n Dale come around and they sing some songs and then when it gets dark they show a movie. They sell everything you need, graham crackers, marshmallows, Hershey's chocolate bars and even the sticks.

Here is a picture of my kids roasting their marshmallows.
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My DS enjoying his S'mores
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Sorry to Hijack your thread. . .

onelilspark

06-18-2009, 12:15 PM

Those burgers look delicious, and I LOVE that you put cheese on the fries. I might have to do that when I go down...

Disneyof3

06-18-2009, 02:02 PM

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I think that was so nice of your DH to order the slipper for you... Too bad the waiter ruined it. It looks so nice and yummy... Keep up the excellent report. I love all the pictures.

Thanks again for your time, I love it

Figaro's paws

06-18-2009, 03:35 PM

Thursday 7th May

I fear I may have built your hopes up and promised you a non-POFQ breakfast today?! Well I was wrong! BUT, it is our last one for a few days! So hold on, there is hope!:goodvibes

However on this day we did yet again stick with the food court, this time sampling Special K and sharing a blueberry muffin. I don’t remember the muffin very well at all, but I have given it 9/10 and a “very moist” comment, and Tony gave it 8/10, so must have been OK!!

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Mid-morning we were in MK, and decided to have a pretzel – we have NEVER had a fresh pretzel before! Hmmmm, kind of like eating a lump of bread! :confused: Filling and stodgy, but not exactly exciting!!!!! We both gave it 5/10.

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Now we decided to spend the afternoon in the town of Celebration as we had never been there, and after reading a couple of good food comments on a UK trip report we knew we wanted lunch at Market St Café. The menu is huge and full of things we like! We had to wait about 15 mins for a table then in we went! It’s pretty large inside, and the service was OK – a little slow, but she was friendly enough!

Now for some reason, after months of eyeballing all the lovely sandwiches on the online menu, I decided to go for the Greek salad?! Sometime the crazy just strikes me. :crazy2:This was OK – huge portion (though a little bit mean on the feta cheese I thought) and the dressing was a bit on the sharp side for me. I’d give it 7/10. Tony went for a chicken salad sandwich – he didn’t enjoy it very much, mainly because there was fruit (craisins) mashed in with the chicken!!!. He only gave it 6/10. It was a little like that scene out of Friends, when Joey asks what all that “red fruit cr*p” is doing on his cheesecake – Tony was not happy! :rotfl:

Salad
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Sandwich
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Dessert was VERY good! We went for the coconut cream pie, and really regretted sharing! The pastry was lovely and crumbly, and there was absolutely loads of coconut cream which was really thick and yummy. We both give this 9/10. I would go here again, as there is so much on the menu I want to try. Maybe if we go next Christmas we could have dinner here before watching the “snow” fall!

Coconut cream pie
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On the way back to the car Tony stopped at Kilwins Chocolate and Ice-cream shop – there was loads of really good looking ice-cream which almost made me regret the dessert we had just had! Tony just got a chocolate covered twinkie, and ate it the next day – “well it was refrigerated so not the best, but I will give it 9/10 as it was a stunning idea! Will buy another one when we go back, and have it at room temperature!”
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And this is nothing to do with food, but we were having a little after-lunch nap in the big rocking chairs around the lake, and we saw a ‘gator!!!!!! No one believes us, but we did!!! :scared1:

So, on to one we had really been looking forward to this evening – 50’s Prime Time Café – one of our absolute favourite meals last year.
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We only had to wait a couple of minutes for our table (a VAST improvement on last years 30 minutes), and got taken to a room at the back of the restaurant with just 3 other tables. Our sever was already in there . . . well right away we knew we were in for a night of it as she was busy telling someone off! Once she had finished we had to introduce ourselves to the rest of the room, after we had done this she then went back to this poor man! I can’t remember what he did but she made him stand against the wall for a while. Then before he was allowed to sit down again he was made to do the “I’m a teapot” song, with actions. Honestly she terrorised this man all night! It was SO funny! She was hilarious with all of us, but this poor man got most of the flack. It was most enjoyable!!!! She really made the meal to be honest – I thought last years server was good but she knocked her out of the park! Never have I been so terrified in case an elbow inadvertently touched the table though!

So onto the meal. Utter devastation ripped through my body when I discovered the fried herb cheese had been removed from the menu (why would they do that, why WHY?? :confused3), as I result I sulked and refused to have an appetiser!

Instead I ordered Mums Old Fashioned Pot Roast (slow cooked til fork tender, served with mashed potatoes, celery and onions), which Tony had last year and highly recommended to me.

Pot roast
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Tony went for Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken (served with mask potato, chicken gravy and southern greens).

Chicken
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Mine was pretty good – absolutely loads of meat, and the mash was good and creamy. What let it down was the veg - they were really over cooked and dry – they were like paper. However I ate them all as I had one thing on my mind this year – a clean plate sticker.

And lookey what we have here!!!! You knew I could do it!
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While this wasn’t quite as good as Tony’s Pot Roast last year, that is only due to the wrinkled up veg, so I would still recommend it for the rest of the meal – it gets 8/10. Yet again though, I ended up for the 2nd year running drooling over Tony’s plate! He gave me a piece of his chicken and I LOVED it. I should say that I love friend chicken at home, but my only experience of it in the US was a vile KFC last year, so I didn’t order it based on that. Well I wish I had! Really hot, fresh and crunchy! Tony gave it 8/10 and said it was good but a little greasy.

I was very excited to get to "use" the dessert menu this year, unlike last year!
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On to desserts – I knew what I was having – the S’mores. Ohh perfection on a plate. Sickly perfection, but perfection all the same. These were excellent and get 9/10 – what more do you need than cracker, chocolate and marshmallow all melted together?! Why we don’t make these in the UK is beyond me!

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Now I had a moment of greediness here (just the one Sonya?!) – I also ordered the peanut butter and jelly milkshake I had heard about . . . then I remembered Eeyore’s Tailfinders reviews from a couple of months ago, where she also ordered this and it sent her over the edge and she had to rush out of the restaurant or risk being unwell . . . well the s’mores were really sickly and I got a bit panicky about also being unwell. So I must confess I hardly drunk any of this – what I tried was good, just like drinking a snickers, which can never be wrong!

PB& Jelly - very thick!
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Tony went for a strawberry milkshake, which was really good and fresh. He also ordered the Dads Brownie Sundae – brownie with vanilla ice-cream, hot fudge, and caramel topping – he loved it and gave it 9/10. I would like to comment but he didn’t let me have any of it!!!! Our server didn’t charge us for the milkshakes, bless her, she was so nice (though a tad scary!). She did bring the check with the desserts which annoys me a bit (makes me feel very rushed!) but I forgive her!

Dads brownie
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All in all it was a very enjoyable night, with consistently good food. I would eat here again definitely, however want to try Sci-Fi or Brown Derby next year, so will probably give it a miss for a year.

Coming up is Captain Cookes, Peco Bills, 1900 Park Faire, and Main St bakery!

Hey! I'm sorry to admit that none of us liked twinkies!!! So I dont think I would go for a choccie one!!! :sick::rotfl: everything else looks fabby though!:thumbsup2

jenseib

06-18-2009, 06:16 PM

Starting to catch up again. I had to tell you that we enjoy 1900 PF too and ordered the slippe as well. We were there celebrating my b-day a month after it passed, but I ordered it with my DD's name on it (like you said you can;t order it for yourself LOL) since she had her hair done that day at BBB and it was a special day for her (well all the days were really, LOL). They brought it to our table while she was out dancing with the stepsisters and I was taking photos of her, and DH was at the buffet, and they placed it in front of my chair, and not hers. So the surprise and thrill was totally gone. I was really dissapointed as well. I guess someone needs to teach the waiters there about presentaion. It was so good though. I ate one rasberry and then Claire tried one and took the rest before we could blink. LOL! She really didn't care too much about the rest as she was full, but DH and I were practically knocking each others hands away to eat it all. And we used bad manners and even used our fingers to get the sauce off the plate. :rotfl2: Then I went up to the buffet and got dessert too. ;)

disneynewbee

06-18-2009, 10:41 PM

I forgot to add no wonder you didn't like that nasty pretzel it doesn't have salt or yellow mustard. :confused3 Without those it isn't really a hot pretzel.

BriarRosie

06-18-2009, 11:50 PM

I was ready for a virtual antacid after I saw what you ate on the day beginning with Tonga Toast! :scared1: Seriously, if I had the Tonga Toast, the gut busting burger at Pecos Bill's, the ice cream sandwich (mine would be chocolate chip btw), and the dinner at 1900 Park Fair, I'd be groaning with discomfort. I don't know how you do it! :laughing:

As for Pecos Bill's, I always put the liquid fake cheese in those little convenience cups (usually used for ketchup or other condiments) in order to dip the fries. I couldn't order a double cheeseburger, though. I am a big girl, but I can't put that away! :eek:

And I'm with you on those mashed potatoes, doll. Those are one of my downfalls. That and chocolate. :)

tinkandonaldfans

06-19-2009, 09:44 AM

Yeah the pretzel you didn't have any salt! that wouldn't have tasted that nice!

At MGM/whatever studios they sell a spicy cheese filled pretzel! Now that is something I definitiely have my eye on!

I love your reports, really enjoyed the last one too! The amount of food you eat is truly amazing! I'm on a mega holiday diet and so when sept comes disney won't know whats hit em! I may take your gluttony crown!

onemaybaby

06-19-2009, 02:40 PM

:rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2::rotfl2: You should have, it would have been HILARIOUS:rotfl2::rotfl2:

I was picturing that in my head as well when I read that. :rotfl2:

oh goodness ... so sorry to hear that Goofy's has lost some of its magic without the Reeces Cups. That's a shame.

Thanks for the great review of TRex. We are trying to sneak that into our upcoming trip. I think it's a *must do* now that I've seen your fab drinks/meals. That burger is insanely huge! :scared1:

I think I'm spoiled for all other Key Lime Pies now that I've had the Blonde Giraffe Frozen KLP on a stick! LOL! That stuff was heavenly! Sorry yours didn't measure up... Key Lime Mousse does not sound *right*

Looking forward to your next installments. I love reading your foodie reports!

Hmmm where do you find a blonde giraffe frozen? I never heard of this before and it's my mission to find out every possible desert beforehand. :woohoo:

On to dinner – and I had been waiting for this one!! Our first trip to California Grill! We had a 7.30 ADR which I was hoping we could stretch out to Wishes at 9pm! Arrived at 7.30 and were told there would be a bit of a wait, so we went to the bar. I was pleased about the wait as it would help us get nearer to Wishes. Well no sooner had the drinks arrived than our buzzer went! Now I was praying for a table that overlooked MK but I hadn’t requested anything in particular – I like to leave it to fate. So we are walking through the restaurant and there was a table for 4 free, overlooking MK . . . well no way would we be lucky enough for a large table and a view I thought . . . well DING DONG that’s where she led us!:banana: I was so excited! I spent about 10 minutes explaining in great detail to poor Tony how incredibly lucky we were :rotfl2:! I was a little surprised by the inside of the restaurant – I had thought this would be a quiet, intimate place – instead it was massive, brightly lit, and as loud as any other Disney restaurant! This didn’t affect us though, and my photo taking was definitely less obvious than I had thought it was going to be!

This was our view!:banana:
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We had a very nice server – not overly chatty, but very efficient and polite. First she brought out some soda bread which was gorgeous – really soft and warm. Loved it!

Now believe it or not I really had to force Tony into an appetiser; there was nothing he liked the sound of, but I really wanted a long, relaxing night here so in the end he said he would try something. He went for the duck confit and he LOVED it – he said it was really tender and tasty. I tried a bit and it was good. He gives it 9/10. I can't find a description for it online, but I know it had pasta with it as well. I went for the spring vegetable salad as it included goat’s cheese and asparagus – two of my favourite things. That was also very nice; - the dressing was superb - though I could have done with a tiny bit more goat’s cheese – another 9/10.

For entrée Tony went for the filet steak, with mash and asparagus (I mentioned before we are not that much into steak, but my one at Le Cellier yesterday, which he had deemed the world’s best steak, had wetted his appetite for it). Well, move over Le Cellier, because he now rates THIS as the “world best steak ever! Moist, tender and tasty”, and a resounding 10/10! He even loved the asparagus, and he will never eat that at home :sad2:
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I went for the pork tenderloin, served with mash and button mushrooms. To be honest when it first came the portion looked a bit small – but there was loads of meat once I got going and I couldn’t even finish it all! The pork was really moist and tasty, and the mash was excellent. I give this 9/10.

Now before we went away I had decided I wanted to arrange a surprise for Tony . . . and with us two it had to be food! So I arranged a cake to be brought out (chocolate frosting and chocolate filling!!). I couldn’t think of a message, so I just signed it from our dogs (I thought this might reduce him to a flood of tears, but no such luck!!). At this point the server brought it out! We just shared a slice and asked for the rest to be boxed up. It was nice enough – I was hoping it would be like our wedding cake which was the moistest cake EVER! It wasn’t quite that good, but was OK, and Tony tucked in to it in the room over the next couple of days.

The server probably thought we wouldn’t want dessert after that :rolleyes1but we soon explained we weren’t amateur eaters and so the menus appeared! I knew what I was going for “The Original” – (Butterscotch crème brulee with a duo of banana cakes and caramelised bananas). Tony had “Sweet Celebration” – Cashew nut dacquoise cake with roasted with poached pears, berries, lychee cream and ginger caramel ice cream

Sweet Celebration
Mine came with two banana breads which were good – very moist and bananary! One was chocolately which was good, but I actually preferred the plainer one. The crème brulee was Ok . . . whilst there was nothing wrong with it, it didn’t knock me off my feet with joy. I gave this 8/10 as there was nothing wrong with it, but I probably wouldn’t order it again to be honest. Tony gave his 8/10, and again said it was good, but he wouldn’t have it again. As we were eating them, Wishes came on, so it was perfect!

We both give the meal 9/10 as a whole. This was our first “signature” meal, and we were very impressed. I would happily come here again, but equally may try one of the other signature restaurants instead next year instead!

Up next . . . Port Orleans breakfast AGAIN, Wolf Gang Puck Express lunch, Ohanas dinner, and a few snacks!

Everything looks delicious at Cali Grill. I've never eaten there before. We made our signature restaurant at Yachtsman, but I adore Pork and your meal looks fantastic.

Sorry again about the delays, this has just been a manic week at work! Will answer all your kind posts tomorrow! For now, on with the show!!

Well here we were, awake, and would you believe hungry again?!!!! :lmao:

We were going to try Earl of Sandwiches breakfast this morning, but, well to be honest, couldn't be bothered – a sandwich just never feels that appealing first thing in the morning! So food court at POFQ it was again!!! Tony had pancakes which he gives 9/10 to as they were very fresh. I had waffles with raspberries, which again was very light and fresh - another 9/10! I just love these things -can't believe I had never had one before this visit!

Mid-morning was one of our favourite treats in the universe! Water park mini-donuts (Blizzard Beach this year)! Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmm-liscious! We got 6 to share, and the best news of all was the cinnamon sugar was back on the menu this year. These are SO good. Is anything better when you are starving than hot, fresh donuts?! I give these 10/10, Tony gives them 8 (he was really grumpy at this point which I feel affected his judgment!).

Off to a new place to us for lunch – Wolfgang Puck Express. I have been dying to go here after seeing several excellent reviews. Huge menu to pick from which was good! I was surprised by how empty the place was – it was about 1.30pm and there were only two other tables occupied! The staff here were all really friendly and helpful. You order at the counter, and then (although it’s counter-service) someone else brings you cutlery, your meal, and re-fills your drinks.

We decided to share two pizzas - Pepperoni and Mushroom (mozzarella and Grana Padano Paremesan with tomato-basil garlic sauce) and Four Cheese Pesto (creamy goat cheese, mozzarella, fontina and Parmesan with Roma tomatoes, fresh basil, garlic-basil pesto sauce and sun dried tomatoes). Tony picked a cookie for dessert, and I went for a brownie (I had been planning on trying one of their famous – thanks to Dizneeat! – crème brulees, but I couldn’t face it after the two not-so-good ones I had already had this trip.

I really, really enjoyed these pizzas. They were good sizes, and the ingredients were really fresh. The bases were crisp and light as well. The cheese pizza had so much lovely pesto on it! I preferred the pepperoni one but it was close! Pepperoni and mushroom gets 9/10, and Four Cheese gets 8/10. I didn’t eat the brownie straight away – I think I had half of it the next day. It was OK, fairly moist but not the best I’ve ever had. Tony really liked the pepperoni one and gave it 9/10; he wasn’t quite so keen on the cheese and gave it 7. He said the cookie was just average and gave it 7/10.

Pepperoni

Brownie and cookie

On to dessert at our favourite – Ghirardelli’s!!! We decided to just share one again – such self control! – and after about a 20 minute debate finally settled on the Warm Caramel Sundae - Two scoops of premium vanilla ice cream layered with warm Ghirardelli creamy caramel and topped with whipped cream, chopped almonds, a cherry and our famous chocolate with caramel square. This was SOOOOOOOO good. Ooey gooey caramel sauce all melting over creamy ice-cream. Our only complaint was they were a little light handed when service the actual caramel sauce – we needed more of the good stuff! I was 9/10 and Tony was 9.5/10.

Dinner was at Ohanas – somewhere else we have never been. I have wanted to go here for ages, but had to beg and plead to get Tony to agree. Let me start by explaining – he doesn’t like turkey, not keen on steak, broccoli is dull, wings are only OK etc :rolleyes:- all I could do was promise him that if he came out hungry we could head straight off to Pop Century for a chilli cheese dog;). This was finally enough to get him to let me make an ADR (I was always going to make one this year, but it was so much easier to get him to drive us there this way!!).:rotfl:

We had to wait about 20 minutes for our table, which gave me the change to try something I have been drooling over for ages – a Lapu Lapu – tropical fruit juice, dark rum and Bacardi all served in a pineapple. Call me a lightweight but this was way too strong for me. I only had half of it and could barely walk straight when we finally got called to our table!

The first food to arrive was the salad (Mixed greens with a honey-lime dressing)– is it wrong that we really loved the salad?! The dressing was so good! We cleaned the bowl out!

Next was the bread – I thought it was supposed to be pineapple flavoured, but I couldn’t taste any – it was nice though!

Bread and salad

Next were the Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings – proper wings with BONES in – woo hoo! These were really tender – I prefer hot wings, but these were good.

Then we had the pork dumplings with three dipping sauces – one was hot, one was peanut – I don’t remember the third sauce but we enjoyed them all, especially the hot one. I confess I had never had pork dumplings before and I absolutely loved these – could have eaten another plateful.

Then we had broccoli – not much to say about broccoli. I think we had a floret each to try claim we had at least had one vitamin today!

The noodles then arrived – I have heard great things about the Ohana potatoes, and wish I had managed to try them, but to be honest really enjoyed the noodles. I love noodles at the best of time, and these were really well flavoured, and because they are lighter than potatoes I think it helped me manage to eat a lot more!!!!

Then the meat started arriving! We said we didn’t want shrimp (we don't like any shellfish), which seemed to surprise them. We were actually going to try it, until we saw you had to peel your own – YUCK! I can’t be spending my night pulling little corpses apart!

The grilled Pork Loin was really good and moist, as was the Grilled Tenderloin of Turkey. The Sirloin Steak was lovely as well – the grill gave all the meats a lovely smoky flavour and kept it all really tender. I have just noticed Hawaiian Sausage on the menu, but I don’t think we got any of that. I had really enjoyed everything we had had so far . . . so what of Tony who didn’t want to come? He LOVED it – even the turkey which he always claims to hate! He ate everything that came (including the wings, much to my annoyance!).

Steak

Turkey and pork (pork on the left)

Still to come was dessert - Ohana bread pudding served a la mode with Bananas and Caramel Sauce. I hate bread pudding – even the one at Raglan Road which people seem to rave about tasted grim to me last year. Well it was a night for surprises because I just ADORED this – the best part of the whole meal! Really sweet, light, with lovely sauce, and really good with the ice-cream. I give the pudding 10/10, and the rest of the meal 8.5/10. Much better than I was expecting, and would definitely return. Tony says the meat was good, and tender, and the dessert was very light. He gave it all 8/10 which is very good when you think of how negatively he went into the meal!

My only complaints about this night were the speed the food comes out. We were in and out in an hour! It’s certainly not relaxing. And talking of not relaxing, the “entertainment” left something to be desired! If that woman with her little guitar thing (ukulele?) had wondered past screeching just one more time I think I would have lobbed my lovely bread pudding at her! :rotfl:

Coming next . . . Captain Cookes, Market St Café in Celebration, 50’s Prime Time Café.

I'm definately going to check out WGP, I've read a couple great reviews from them.

We also have O'Hana on our list for the first time. I probably won't mind being rushed that night, simply because we have a res for 5:00 and are going to MNSSHP that night so we don't want to be too late for that. Otherwise, I agree, I dislike being rushed while eating. It's a personal pet peeve.

Did you happen to notice if they had anything going on with the kids there? I've read that they interact with the children (cococut rolling races and the such), and we are going with 4 kids, celebrating a birthday for one, so I was hoping this would happen.
Thursday 7th May

I fear I may have built your hopes up and promised you a non-POFQ breakfast today?! Well I was wrong! BUT, it is our last one for a few days! So hold on, there is hope!:goodvibes

However on this day we did yet again stick with the food court, this time sampling Special K and sharing a blueberry muffin. I don’t remember the muffin very well at all, but I have given it 9/10 and a “very moist” comment, and Tony gave it 8/10, so must have been OK!!

Mid-morning we were in MK, and decided to have a pretzel – we have NEVER had a fresh pretzel before! Hmmmm, kind of like eating a lump of bread! :confused: Filling and stodgy, but not exactly exciting!!!!! We both gave it 5/10.

Now we decided to spend the afternoon in the town of Celebration as we had never been there, and after reading a couple of good food comments on a UK trip report we knew we wanted lunch at Market St Café. The menu is huge and full of things we like! We had to wait about 15 mins for a table then in we went! It’s pretty large inside, and the service was OK – a little slow, but she was friendly enough!

Now for some reason, after months of eyeballing all the lovely sandwiches on the online menu, I decided to go for the Greek salad?! Sometime the crazy just strikes me. :crazy2:This was OK – huge portion (though a little bit mean on the feta cheese I thought) and the dressing was a bit on the sharp side for me. I’d give it 7/10. Tony went for a chicken salad sandwich – he didn’t enjoy it very much, mainly because there was fruit (craisins) mashed in with the chicken!!!. He only gave it 6/10. It was a little like that scene out of Friends, when Joey asks what all that “red fruit cr*p” is doing on his cheesecake – Tony was not happy! :rotfl:

Salad

Dessert was VERY good! We went for the coconut cream pie, and really regretted sharing! The pastry was lovely and crumbly, and there was absolutely loads of coconut cream which was really thick and yummy. We both give this 9/10. I would go here again, as there is so much on the menu I want to try. Maybe if we go next Christmas we could have dinner here before watching the “snow” fall!

Coconut cream pie

On the way back to the car Tony stopped at Kilwins Chocolate and Ice-cream shop – there was loads of really good looking ice-cream which almost made me regret the dessert we had just had! Tony just got a chocolate covered twinkie, and ate it the next day – “well it was refrigerated so not the best, but I will give it 9/10 as it was a stunning idea! Will buy another one when we go back, and have it at room temperature!”
[And this is nothing to do with food, but we were having a little after-lunch nap in the big rocking chairs around the lake, and we saw a ‘gator!!!!!! No one believes us, but we did!!! :scared1:

So, on to one we had really been looking forward to this evening – 50’s Prime Time Café – one of our absolute favourite meals last year.

We only had to wait a couple of minutes for our table (a VAST improvement on last years 30 minutes), and got taken to a room at the back of the restaurant with just 3 other tables. Our sever was already in there . . . well right away we knew we were in for a night of it as she was busy telling someone off! Once she had finished we had to introduce ourselves to the rest of the room, after we had done this she then went back to this poor man! I can’t remember what he did but she made him stand against the wall for a while. Then before he was allowed to sit down again he was made to do the “I’m a teapot” song, with actions. Honestly she terrorised this man all night! It was SO funny! She was hilarious with all of us, but this poor man got most of the flack. It was most enjoyable!!!! She really made the meal to be honest – I thought last years server was good but she knocked her out of the park! Never have I been so terrified in case an elbow inadvertently touched the table though!

So onto the meal. Utter devastation ripped through my body when I discovered the fried herb cheese had been removed from the menu (why would they do that, why WHY?? :confused3), as I result I sulked and refused to have an appetiser!

Instead I ordered Mums Old Fashioned Pot Roast (slow cooked til fork tender, served with mashed potatoes, celery and onions), which Tony had last year and highly recommended to me.

Pot roast
Tony went for Aunt Liz’s Golden Fried Chicken (served with mask potato, chicken gravy and southern greens).

Chicken
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Mine was pretty good – absolutely loads of meat, and the mash was good and creamy. What let it down was the veg - they were really over cooked and dry – they were like paper. However I ate them all as I had one thing on my mind this year – a clean plate sticker.

And lookey what we have here!!!! You knew I could do it!
[While this wasn’t quite as good as Tony’s Pot Roast last year, that is only due to the wrinkled up veg, so I would still recommend it for the rest of the meal – it gets 8/10. Yet again though, I ended up for the 2nd year running drooling over Tony’s plate! He gave me a piece of his chicken and I LOVED it. I should say that I love friend chicken at home, but my only experience of it in the US was a vile KFC last year, so I didn’t order it based on that. Well I wish I had! Really hot, fresh and crunchy! Tony gave it 8/10 and said it was good but a little greasy.

I was very excited to get to "use" the dessert menu this year, unlike last year!
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On to desserts – I knew what I was having – the S’mores. Ohh perfection on a plate. Sickly perfection, but perfection all the same. These were excellent and get 9/10 – what more do you need than cracker, chocolate and marshmallow all melted together?! Why we don’t make these in the UK is beyond me!

[IMGNow I had a moment of greediness here (just the one Sonya?!) – I also ordered the peanut butter and jelly milkshake I had heard about . . . then I remembered Eeyore’s Tailfinders reviews from a couple of months ago, where she also ordered this and it sent her over the edge and she had to rush out of the restaurant or risk being unwell . . . well the s’mores were really sickly and I got a bit panicky about also being unwell. So I must confess I hardly drunk any of this – what I tried was good, just like drinking a snickers, which can never be wrong!

PB& Jelly - very thick!
[Tony went for a strawberry milkshake, which was really good and fresh. He also ordered the Dads Brownie Sundae – brownie with vanilla ice-cream, hot fudge, and caramel topping – he loved it and gave it 9/10. I would like to comment but he didn’t let me have any of it!!!! Our server didn’t charge us for the milkshakes, bless her, she was so nice (though a tad scary!). She did bring the check with the desserts which annoys me a bit (makes me feel very rushed!) but I forgive her!

Dads brownie
[All in all it was a very enjoyable night, with consistently good food. I would eat here again definitely, however want to try Sci-Fi or Brown Derby next year, so will probably give it a miss for a year.

Coming up is Captain Cookes, Peco Bills, 1900 Park Faire, and Main St bakery!

We also have 50's prime time on our reservation list. I hope that they don't single out DH like that, he will not appreciate that at all. Myself, and my girls would have a much better sense of humour, but DH does not like that kind of thing! I'm trying to decide what I am going to get....the pot roast or the chicken...they both look delish!

Great reviews so far! I've enjoyed reading them.

DisneyCruiser83

06-19-2009, 03:19 PM

I can't believe I came so late to the party! You have a great report going, and I cannot wait until you get to the cruise food. I am anxious to hear about the new menus! Thanks for writing! popcorn::

Sandy321

06-22-2009, 10:39 AM

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

06-22-2009, 01:03 PM

Sorry for the delay! With our anniversary and then Fathers day it has been a busy weekend! Let’s get on with the foody show!

At last – after missing it last year, and last week, at last it was chance to try a Boma breakfast! I had heard SO many good things about this place!

We got seated pretty much straight away – our ADR was 7.50am and the restaurant was half empty at that time. We started with a glass of the lovely fruit juice – jungle juice I think it was called. This was a mixture of juices and was really good!

My first plate was ham – which was really tender. Bacon – fatty and greasy (this was the point I swore never to eat bacon again!). Potatoes, which were just Ok, a proper, fat pork sausage, and goats cheese scramble eggs which was excellent – I don’t usually go for eggs, but adore goats cheese and this was really fresh and well cooked.

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Tony started with a plate of fruit, which was very fresh and a good choice.

Sorry this is a really bad picture!
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I then had a bowl of oatmeal – we have something similar in the UK called porridge which I love, so I was keen to try this. Unfortunately – as you can see- I put on way too much cinnamon and ruined it. Frankly I put myself off it for life and haven’t had any since we have been home either!!! I only had a couple of spoonfuls – the bits I could taste without the cinnamon overload were nice though – very creamy!

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Tony then moved onto toast, scrambled egg, potato, cornbread muffin and sausage, which was all nice.

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I then decided to have myself a bit of a carb party, so to go with my lovely fresh fruit I had cornbread – which was divine and super moist; a macadamia nut muffin which was moist and tasty; a chocolate croissant which was really fresh; some banana bread which was average, and a sticky bun which was a tiny but dry but OK. A really good plate, which sent me back to the hotel for a sugar-crash nap before we could go out again!!

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Tony also had a plate of cake – chocolate croissant, and three sorts of muffins, all of which got a thumbs up!

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We both give this 8/10. The food was mostly really good, but we probably wouldn’t go back. We’re just not that into buffet breakfasts anymore, mainly because we don’t like to miss lunch!!! If you like a buffet breakfast though you can’t go wrong with this one – lots of choice, and everything really fresh. Definitely as good as I had been led to believe.

Lunch we ended up at our old favourite again – The Earl! And – try and contain your shock – we both went for something we hadn’t tried before!!! Tony went for Cannonballs (meatballs, marinara sauce, mozzarella and parmesan) and I went for the Tuna Melt (tuna salad and swiss cheese). We also had our usual potato chips and brownie (are we like the dullest people on earth?!). Tony gave his 8/10 and said it was really tasty. I also give mine 8/10 – it was all very good, but when all’s said and done it was JUST a tuna sandwich – there’s not really much can be done to spice that up, even if it was in that divine bread! Nothing wrong with this at all, but nothing so special that it would make me order it again. I think I have tuna too much at home to really appreciate it when I am away!

Cannonballs

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Tuna Melt

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The brownie was excellent – the freshest so far. So crumbly and gooey!

During that afternoon I picked up another magic cookie bar, and we ate that over the next few of afternoons. Really good, and all the better once it had been refrigerated.

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Dinner – a new one for us, and one I could not wait to try – The Wave at the Contemporary!! I had been dying to go here since I saw they have lamb shank on the menu which I adore – I never get to have lamb at home as Tony doesn’t like it.

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We had to wait about 15 minutes past our ADR time (8pm) to be seated – the lounge area is very nice – very dark and exotically blue.

I went for my much anticipated braised lamb shank, with bulger wheat lentil stew and red wine sauce, and Tony went for braised chicken pot pie, with peas, mushrooms and carrots topped with thyme pastry. While waiting for that we were served some very nice, fresh bread.

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The lamb was gorgeous – tender and literally fell off the bone. There was loads of meat as well, which I liked! Being perfectly honest I would have liked this with potatoes – nothing wrong with the stew and it was a nice change, bit deep down I am a “splodge of mash” kind of girl! The whole meal was a pretty big portion – no complaints from me there! I give it 9/10.

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Tony gave his chicken pie 8/10, and says he wished it had been a proper pie, all cooked together, rather than a chicken casserole with a pastry lid added on after. It tasted good though!

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We both had the same dessert (we didn’t share!!), the Creamy Indulgence trio – cheesecake with raspberry coulis, coconut panna cotta with passion fruit drizzle, and chocolate fruit mousse with pecan olive brittle.

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You can take the girl out of England . . .
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The cheesecake was out of this world – unbelievable creamy and rich. I rarely order cheesecake but this has really given me the taste for it! So good! The coconut panna cotta was lovely and creamy, though I couldn’t taste much coconut disappointingly. The mousse was a little strange – it looked like chocolate, but tasted like passion fruit which threw me completely. I don’t like my chocolate being messed with! The pecan brittle part of it was lovely though!

Service here was excellent, and I would order the whole meal again definitely!

Coming up later this week . . . Pizzarafi lunch and Boma dinner!

torsie24

06-22-2009, 01:12 PM

I could play it cool and nonchalant!

But I wont as thats not me!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: UPDATE!! :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana:

Mmmm, Bome breakfast adn the Earl both look great!!! That meatball Sub looks lush!!!

The Wave food looks out of this world too! Especially the cheesecake!! :)

Thanks so much for sharing!! V. Excited for the next insallment!

wahoostampingirl

06-22-2009, 02:30 PM

We always mean to try Boma for breakfast, but haven't made it over there in the morning yet. I'm the type that wants to be in the park at Rope Drop, yet I'm not a morning person. We usually manage to fit one character breakfast in, but that's about it.

Great update.

disneynewbee

06-22-2009, 03:50 PM

Yum the tuna is my favorite Earl sandwich and those pictures have me wanting one sooooo bad.

MickeyNicki

06-22-2009, 04:09 PM

I am so bummed we missed Boma the last few trips, looks like they have some new things and the goat cheese eggs sound great!

Where did you get the magic cookie bar?

granmaz

06-22-2009, 04:13 PM

Yummy. Thanks for these reports and great pictures.:love:

KatMark

06-22-2009, 04:17 PM

All that food looks wonderful. I've been starving myself all day as our oldest DS is taking us to dinner with his girlfriend (belated Father's Day dinner for his dad) to Fogo de Chao...where it is all you can eat meat, etc. But now I'm drooling and dinner's not for another three hours yet.

Can't wait for more. :surfweb:

dd50

06-22-2009, 08:27 PM

Loving your food review and seems like you have had some great food. Can't wait to hear about Boma because we are going there in August.

Dancegrl624

06-22-2009, 09:12 PM

Another wonderful update! I always have to get myself a snack after reading your reports. I can't wait to have that amazing Disney food again in just 2 more days.

Sandy321

06-22-2009, 10:16 PM

ew (re The Wave Desserts) dont mix fruit with my chocolate!! :rotfl2: Great reviews! LOVED the pictures, you are looking mahvelous (and that girl behind you is too funny!)

gardengirl628

06-22-2009, 10:42 PM

Yumm-o!!!
Looks like I may have to switch plans up and get back to Boma for breakfast. I thought I'd be okay without it this time, but after seeing your pictures....I got to get some Boma breakfast.
Dessert at the Wave looks lovely.
Thanks for sharing!

ChelleinNC

06-22-2009, 11:00 PM

MMMMMMM, love Boma breakfast :thumbsup2

Really excited to try the Wave in a few weeks! :goodvibes

Shir Kahn

06-22-2009, 11:31 PM

DW and I love Earl of Sandwich! I haven't tried a cannonball yet but I'm definitely going to in about 2 weeks! :goodvibes

PiperGirlInWondrland

06-23-2009, 12:50 AM

Everything looks delicious, thanks for the great reviews!

jenseib

06-23-2009, 09:45 AM

:wave: Sonya - I've been out of town, and I'm behind in your reviews - but I do chuckle at your posts!!

At 1900 Park Fare, did you not try the Strawberry Soup???? Surely you just forgot to take a picture of it!! IF you missed the soup - next time, you must go back just for the soup!!

the small fresh mozerrella and tomato salad - the "brown" stuff, OH my, its my personal favorite - Balsamic Vinegar!! I LOVE that stuff, but it did take some getting used to the color! The flavor makes up for it for me!!

ITA with the "nasty pretzel" remark - I do like them dipped in the melty yellow cheese, but I hate mustard!!

I love that tomato salad too. Yum, I'm hungry thinking about it.

I'm with you on the pretzel. First it has to have salt (I wonder why it didn't) and then forget mustard. I'll eat it plain any day, but cheese (the good 'ol fake stuff) is really good too.

I love the tuna at Earl. That is what I usually get. Much better than anything I can make. LOL!

gemmybear83

06-23-2009, 12:13 PM

Oooh fantastic Wave review - can't wait to try there on this trip (I'm hoping this is where we will have our wedding meal :goodvibes)

natalielongstaff

06-23-2009, 12:34 PM

We are booking boma breakfast for october :cool1: can't wait !

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

06-23-2009, 02:25 PM

For the most authentic S'Mores in Walt Disney World you should go to Chip 'n Dales Campfire Sing along in the Fort Wilderness Campground.

They have a couple campfires, Chip 'n Dale come around and they sing some songs and then when it gets dark they show a movie. They sell everything you need, graham crackers, marshmallows, Hershey's chocolate bars and even the sticks.

Here is a picture of my kids roasting their marshmallows.

Sorry to Hijack your thread. . .

Wow! Those look great! Thanks for the pictures, that is something I am really going to consider for next year! Do you need a child to take?!
Those burgers look delicious, and I LOVE that you put cheese on the fries. I might have to do that when I go down...

I think that was so nice of your DH to order the slipper for you... Too bad the waiter ruined it. It looks so nice and yummy... Keep up the excellent report. I love all the pictures.

Thanks again for your time, I love it

Thanks for your lovely comments!:goodvibes

Hey! I'm sorry to admit that none of us liked twinkies!!! So I dont think I would go for a choccie one!!! everything else looks fabby though!:thumbsup2

I have to whisper it, but I don't like them either!!!! Sshhh!

Starting to catch up again. I had to tell you that we enjoy 1900 PF too and ordered the slippe as well. We were there celebrating my b-day a month after it passed, but I ordered it with my DD's name on it (like you said you can;t order it for yourself LOL) since she had her hair done that day at BBB and it was a special day for her (well all the days were really, LOL). They brought it to our table while she was out dancing with the stepsisters and I was taking photos of her, and DH was at the buffet, and they placed it in front of my chair, and not hers. So the surprise and thrill was totally gone. I was really dissapointed as well. I guess someone needs to teach the waiters there about presentaion. It was so good though. I ate one rasberry and then Claire tried one and took the rest before we could blink. LOL! She really didn't care too much about the rest as she was full, but DH and I were practically knocking each others hands away to eat it all. And we used bad manners and even used our fingers to get the sauce off the plate. :rotfl2: Then I went up to the buffet and got dessert too. ;)

Oh no can't believe they delivered it when she wasn't even at the table! I think the waiters need some training on delivering surprises there!! I'm glad you got to enjoy the whole thing though!! Wasn't the mousse the best?!

I forgot to add no wonder you didn't like that nasty pretzel it doesn't have salt or yellow mustard. :confused3 Without those it isn't really a hot pretzel.

See, we didn't know that!! Something to try next year!

I was ready for a virtual antacid after I saw what you ate on the day beginning with Tonga Toast! :scared1: Seriously, if I had the Tonga Toast, the gut busting burger at Pecos Bill's, the ice cream sandwich (mine would be chocolate chip btw), and the dinner at 1900 Park Fair, I'd be groaning with discomfort. I don't know how you do it! :laughing:

As for Pecos Bill's, I always put the liquid fake cheese in those little convenience cups (usually used for ketchup or other condiments) in order to dip the fries. I couldn't order a double cheeseburger, though. I am a big girl, but I can't put that away! :eek:

And I'm with you on those mashed potatoes, doll. Those are one of my downfalls. That and chocolate. :)

I had to miss my morning runs for most of the second week of the trip, as I had a permanent stitch in my side! I can only out that down to all the food in me constantly!!

Tony must have missed the fake cheese at Peco's - he is going to be so disappointed when he sees this!!

Would you judge me if I told you that I have even put warm mash potato in a sandwich?! Its the ultimate carb comfort!!!!!!

Yeah the pretzel you didn't have any salt! that wouldn't have tasted that nice!

At MGM/whatever studios they sell a spicy cheese filled pretzel! Now that is something I definitiely have my eye on!

I love your reports, really enjoyed the last one too! The amount of food you eat is truly amazing! I'm on a mega holiday diet and so when sept comes disney won't know whats hit em! I may take your gluttony crown!

Ohh spicy pretzel! I will keep an eye out for that thanks!!

Good luck on your diet, and the challenge gauntlet is laid down for the crown!! I try and lose enough before I go away that when I come back my clothes still have a faint chance of fitting me . . . its never worked yet!!:rotfl:

Hmmm where do you find a blonde giraffe frozen? I never heard of this before and it's my mission to find out every possible desert beforehand.

Did you happen to notice if they had anything going on with the kids there? I've read that they interact with the children (cococut rolling races and the such), and we are going with 4 kids, celebrating a birthday for one, so I was hoping this would happen.

We also have 50's prime time on our reservation list. I hope that they don't single out DH like that, he will not appreciate that at all. Myself, and my girls would have a much better sense of humour, but DH does not like that kind of thing! I'm trying to decide what I am going to get....the pot roast or the chicken...they both look delish!

Great reviews so far! I've enjoyed reading them.

Thanks for all your comments!

The frozen key lime pie was actually from Key West - must confess I didn't like it that much, but Tony and the rest of our cruise thread love it, so its just me!!

I didn't notice any coconut games, but we were at the very far end of the restaurant from most of the action. Children were definitely involved with the ukilale lady though, and were following along singing with her!

You will love 50's PTC . . . just encourage your girls to put their elbows on the table so they take all the flak from the server!!!:lmao:

I can't believe I came so late to the party! You have a great report going, and I cannot wait until you get to the cruise food. I am anxious to hear about the new menus! Thanks for writing! popcorn::

Hello and welcome!!!The menus were GREAT!

:wave: Sonya - I've been out of town, and I'm behind in your reviews - but I do chuckle at your posts!!

At 1900 Park Fare, did you not try the Strawberry Soup???? Surely you just forgot to take a picture of it!! IF you missed the soup - next time, you must go back just for the soup!!

the small fresh mozerrella and tomato salad - the "brown" stuff, OH my, its my personal favorite - Balsamic Vinegar!! I LOVE that stuff, but it did take some getting used to the color! The flavor makes up for it for me!!
!

We didn't try the strawberry soup this year, but I had it last year at breakfast and agree it was amazing! But, if you ever have a cruise coming up at any point they do one at Palo brunch which was even better! SOOOOO amazing!

The salad was lovely . . . ugly, but lovely!!!

I could play it cool and nonchalant!

But I wont as thats not me!!

:banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: :banana: UPDATE!! :banana:
Mmmm, Bome breakfast adn the Earl both look great!!! That meatball Sub looks lush!!!

The Wave food looks out of this world too! Especially the cheesecake!! :)

Thanks so much for sharing!! V. Excited for the next insallment!

Hey Torsie!!! You are getting so close to making your ADR's now!!!:cool1::cheer2: I am so glad you are my Earl soul-mate!!

We always mean to try Boma for breakfast, but haven't made it over there in the morning yet. I'm the type that wants to be in the park at Rope Drop, yet I'm not a morning person. We usually manage to fit one character breakfast in, but that's about it.

Great update.

We are the same - I love getting to rope drop, thats why all our meals the first week were quickies at the hotel! But the second week I always like to try squeeze a few in! Boma is very good if you get chance! :thumbsup2 I could eat a plate of cakes from there right now!

ragtopday

06-24-2009, 09:00 PM

Love your reviews! Ever since I first hear about The Wave I have wanted to go - definitely on my next trip! I also love lamb, but have never even tried to cook it at home - it's so expensive and I'm afraid of ruining it!

I'm not a big fan of the buffet breakfast either - the food seems to be mostly the same and you miss out on park time! I do love Boma for dinner though! Can't wait for the next installment!

Pooh&OurHunny

06-24-2009, 10:20 PM

I'm so glad you like The Wave...a new restaruant for us to try on our next trip and the Lamb Shank is what I want to order. Thank you so much for your review.

beansf

06-25-2009, 05:41 PM

I really enjoyed your first dining review and I am happy to see that you are doing a second one. Ignore those people that stare when you take photos. They are the ones that are missing out!

Are you planning on doing any reviews or trip reports for the cruise part of your trip?

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

06-25-2009, 06:03 PM

Hi everyone!

Just a quickie to say I will be back tomorrow with an update - been really manic around here this week!!!

Hope you're all keeping well!

Shleedogg

06-25-2009, 06:31 PM

Where did you get the magic cookie bar?

Yep, inquiring minds want to know!

nel79

06-25-2009, 08:32 PM

Sonya:

I love your reviews...can't wait for more;)

mobes_jk

06-26-2009, 12:40 PM

popcorn::

dizneeat

06-27-2009, 02:11 AM

Yep, inquiring minds want to know!

Since Sonya got me hooked on them as well, I guess I can answer your question - Riverside Mill at POR does sell Magic Cookie Bars!

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

06-27-2009, 01:56 PM

This morning we stayed at the hotel foodcourt again and had some more beignets . . . we just can’t keep away from them! They were just as good as ever! If you have never tried these you really have to go to POFQ for breakfast one day to try them!
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We were at AK today and I had been planning my snack for ages – I wanted one of the lovely cornbread muffins from Flame Tree BBQ – well I got there, waited in line, and when I got to the counter they told me they don’t do them anymore!! :scared1:I couldn’t believe it!! I went in to a sulk and refused to have a snack, so Tony got himself a cookie dough ice-cream from the Anandapur Ice-cream Truck (I think, it was the one over near the safari!). When I tasted it, I thought it was absolutely lovely. Really creamy ice-cream, very sweet, and loads of cookie dough lumps. .. so I went back to get myself one. This was about 2 minutes after Tony got his, and by the time I got there they had shut and didn’t reopen all day, so they obviously had some problems, and I obviously wasn’t destined to get a snack that day!!! The ice-cream was great though – 10/10! And yes – I did eat half of Tony’s!!! :lmao:
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Lunch and I really wanted to try Yak and Yeti counter service, but Tony just didn’t fancy that, so we went to our back up – and also a new place to us – Pizzafari. I cant stand Disney pizza (too much sauce on the base for me!) so I went for the Hot Italian Style Sandwich with Chips - Turkey, ham, Swiss and Provolone Cheese topped with Caesar salad and pesto marinated tomatoes. Tony had the Pepperoni Pizza – we also ended up with a Caesar salad on the tray which we hadn’t requested, so we’re not sure if that came with one of our meals, or was something to do with the dining plan? :confused3

The sandwich was OK – lots of tasty filling, but I found the bread a little dry. Could eat it again if needs be, but I wouldn’t be keen! The salad was just a bowl of lettuce with dressing – no croutons or anything. Fresh, but that’s all there is to say about that! I would give that part of the meal 7/10.

Sandwich
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Tony said his pizza was nice and gave it 8/10 – he thought the one in Riverside foodcourt at POR was a little better though.

pizza
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My dessert was great!!! I went for the chocolate cake and it was a revelation!! Incredibly thick, sweet chocalately icing! Not much cake part, but it was a sacrifice I was willing to make! This was definitely a 9/10.

Desserts
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Tony didn’t eat all his apple pie as it was a bit dry – he thought it needed ice-cream (you may notice he always has to have ice-cream with his desserts!!). Otherwise it was OK. The meal as a whole was OK, but I wouldn’t be desperate to go back!

Dinner was at Boma and we really couldn’t be bothered to go. We were both really tired, couldn’t remember what we had loved so much about it last year, and didn’t fancy going there two days running. However we couldn’t think of anywhere else to go so we reluctantly drove over there. So glad we did!! We had a great night!

We got seated within 5 minutes of our ADR time, and were seated in the same area as breakfast yesterday, and our meal there last year! If we get seated anywhere else another time I will be so disorientated!

We started with a plate of African breads and hummus each – there are three different hummus’s – one sun dried tomato, one olive and white bean (I think) . . . and I don’t remember the 3rd – sorry! I had them all, and Tony didn’t have the olive one. It always amazes me that he eats this here, as he wouldn’t dream of it at home! They were all gorgeous – so much flavour packed in to them, and the vreads were lovely and crispy.

Hummus and breads
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I was dying to try the coconut soup I have heard about, but it had seafood in it – yuck!!!!!!! Instead I tried a lamb casserole in a tomato stock, which was good - huge chunks of lamb!
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Tony didn't wrote down what his soup was, but I think it was sausage and lentil - I tasted some and it was lovely - nicer than the lamb dish! I woudl have this again another time!
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Then it was onto the wood roasted meats area. This is my first plateful – beef with mustard sauce – this was a little gristly to be honest, but I loved that sauce! Besides that you can see some pork – that was really good and tender – and no gristle! That slop on top of it was FuFu – (sweet and white potatoes mashed with coriander and cinnamon) – and one of the most inedible piles of slop ever invented! It was gross!!!!! I had some falafels with yogurt dressing which were excellent, some very tasty rice, potatoes with Afritude which were ok – a little dry, and two mealie breads which was a cornbread muffin by another name and was DIVINE! I cannot get enough of cornbread, and this was really fresh and lovely.
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This is Tony’s first plateful – he had some spiced roasted chicken, some bobotie at the front (lamb and beef quiche with onions, raisins and bread), beef, falafel, potatoes, and some of that lovely mealie bread!
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This was all so good that we had to squeeze more in!

I was much more restrained this time, just going for my favourite items of mealie bread and pork.
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Tony had some more hummus and breads, mealie bread, rice, and I think that meat is some pork.
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We loved both these platefuls, but there was a little room left for dessert!!!! Now last year I tried the much recommended zebra domes and didn’t think much of them, so thought I would try them again. Well this was worse than I remembered – it tasted of rancid milk! Tony tried a bit of it and quite liked it so it’s obviously just me, but I won’t be trying them again! I had a coconut tart which wasn’t very coconutty!!! The chocolate tart was lovely and rich, there was a blondie which was OK. I’m not sure what the other items were now, but I remember not being particularly impressed with any of the desserts apart from the choc tart.
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This is Tony’s plate – chocolate brownie, fruit tart, a couple of other bits, and the lovely banana bread and vanilla sauce which I loved last year – I ate most of his and it was as good as I remembered!
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YES - we had to roll through the door at the end!

We will definitely come back a third year running, and I am so glad we didn’t cancel like we were going to! While I thought the desserts were a little underwhelming (Tony likes all his though) everything else was just lovely. Tony gives it 9.5/10 and says “excellent” and I give it 9/10! Highly recommended for well cooked, really well flavoured foods that you won’t find anywhere else at Disney!

So I don’t like Tonga Toast or Zebra Domes . . . I’m bracing myself to be kicked off the Dis!!!!! Wait until I get to my school bread story soon . . . .!

Ready next for WGP Express breakfast, Chefs De France lunch, and Beaches N Cream dinner. And my boss if off work for the next two weeks so I should be able to get reviews up at a decent pace again!!!

dizneeat

06-27-2009, 02:36 PM

Great update!!!! :thumbsup2

We so need to try Boma in the near future! I wish we could fit it into our schedule for August/September, but I just signed up for two dessert parties AND I have far too many reservations, LOL! I guess I will have a hard time spending my CS credits!

As for not liking Zebra Domes and Tonga Toast - I don't care for Beignets, :lmao:! We have something similar here in Austria, which in my opinion is much nicer than what they sell as Beignets. But I just love Zebra Domes!

As for your trip to DLRP in January - be prepared for it to be COLD!!! I have seen the waterfalls frozen solid more than once. We usually go in December and then again in February and it can be rather chilly. But - bring a scarf, a wolly hat, warm boots and some gloves and you'll be all set!
And if there is NO real snow - they "make" it snow on Main Street - so neat!
Remember they sell Hot Chocolate and sugar cookies there - yum! :goodvibes

gemmybear83

06-27-2009, 04:25 PM

Great update! Confession here....I'm not a cornbread fan, and I am actually secretly pleased Flame Tree BBQ don't sell them anymore ..... my DF loves Flame Tree BBQ but we always get stuck with those cornmuffins :lmao: Please dont hate me!:laughing:

jenseib

06-27-2009, 07:05 PM

Great update. I had that same sandwich at pizzafari too. I really enjoyed it. But I was so stuffed from it that not until I got back to the hotel did I realize they never gave me my chocolate cake. :scared1: I was so mad, as that would've made a lovely snack that night. I never had any the whole trip and I usually love Disney's chocolate cake for some reason. Any other, I'm not so much a fan.

mobes_jk

06-27-2009, 07:43 PM

I'm disappointed to hear the cornbread is no longer being served at the Flame Tree - that's always my favorite part! I'm with you on the zebra domes, too. I tried them last time and they just weren't my kind of thing. I think my DH liked them, though. It's too bad you didn't get to try the coconut curried chicken stew. I must say, it's an absolute favorite of mine. I've actually made it at home a lot, but it's better at Boma. For our next trip, I made sure to get reservations for a Wednesday, since I know it will be served. I can't wait! I'm looking forward to your next reviews!

Leitadala

06-27-2009, 09:53 PM

Awesome updates! DH is really sad though that there won't be cornbread at Flame Tree for him this year! On the bright side we did go to Tony Roma's last weekend and it was sooo good, so thanks so much for inspiring us to go! We'll just have to keep reading to figure out where else we can fit in a cornbread run for DH this year!

SweetMommy

06-27-2009, 10:09 PM

So I just want to say I love your posts!!!

Now, what are these zebra domes made of??? I keep hearing about them and how people love em or hate em!

torsie24

06-28-2009, 04:09 AM

lovinwdw

06-28-2009, 06:27 PM

Another great update!!!! I really want to try Boma, but DH is dead set against it....maybe one day........................

tinkandonaldfans

06-29-2009, 10:28 AM

well we are hoping to try a Boma dinner on our first night. I thought it would be nice to try one of our hotel's restaurants but i do have reservations as my DBF is a little fussy. As we are on free dining I thought that if its free it would be enough of an incentive for him to try it!

Do you think it has enough foods in there for someone who is being slightly fussy?

Jenvenza

06-29-2009, 02:03 PM

Great updates, Sonya!!! I still have no clue where you manage to put all the food though! :rotfl:

Love love love the report, just like the last one! Keep 'em coming!

ChelleinNC

06-29-2009, 02:11 PM

So glad you kept your Boma ressie! I love Boma, breakfast & dinner :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

I happen to love zebra domes and the cocoamisu is to die for! I actually ran back into AKL and down to Mara after my cruise just to get zebra domes to bring home. Unfortunately the long drive & heat turned them into zebra flats :sad2:

What's up with no corn muffins at Flame Tree? :confused: I might not need to go back to Flame Tree.

Looking forward to the next update :goodvibes

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

06-29-2009, 03:42 PM

Yum the tuna is my favorite Earl sandwich and those pictures have me wanting one sooooo bad.

I hope you get one soon!!

I am so bummed we missed Boma the last few trips, looks like they have some new things and the goat cheese eggs sound great!

Where did you get the magic cookie bar?

I don't usually go for scrambled egg, but with the goats cheese and chives it was really good!

The magic cookie bars are from Port Orleans Riverside . . . I have seen them on another review in another foodcourt though - I think it was Wilderness Lodge!

Yummy. Thanks for these reports and great pictures.:love:

Thanks for reading!

All that food looks wonderful. I've been starving myself all day as our oldest DS is taking us to dinner with his girlfriend (belated Father's Day dinner for his dad) to Fogo de Chao...where it is all you can eat meat, etc. But now I'm drooling and dinner's not for another three hours yet.

Can't wait for more. :surfweb:

Hope you had a great meal out!! These boards are terrible for making you hungry, aren't they? :rotfl:

Loving your food review and seems like you have had some great food. Can't wait to hear about Boma because we are going there in August.

It was GOOD!!! Your trip is so soon!!!:yay:

Another wonderful update! I always have to get myself a snack after reading your reports. I can't wait to have that amazing Disney food again in just 2 more days.

:banana: Hope you are having a great trip! Post a link if you start a food / trip report!

ew (re The Wave Desserts) dont mix fruit with my chocolate!! :rotfl2: Great reviews! LOVED the pictures, you are looking mahvelous (and that girl behind you is too funny!)

I know!!! It looked like chocolate . . . it needed to taste like it too!!:rotfl2:

Yumm-o!!!
Looks like I may have to switch plans up and get back to Boma for breakfast. I thought I'd be okay without it this time, but after seeing your pictures....I got to get some Boma breakfast.
Dessert at the Wave looks lovely.
Thanks for sharing!

I think you may have to!!!:goodvibes

MMMMMMM, love Boma breakfast :thumbsup2

Really excited to try the Wave in a few weeks! :goodvibes

Ohh have a great time there - its a really nice, new place, with a lovely calm atmosphere.

DW and I love Earl of Sandwich! I haven't tried a cannonball yet but I'm definitely going to in about 2 weeks! :goodvibes

Whoa - less than two weeks now!!! :banana: Have a sandwich for me!!

Everything looks delicious, thanks for the great reviews!

Glad you are enjoying it!:goodvibes

I love that tomato salad too. Yum, I'm hungry thinking about it.

I'm with you on the pretzel. First it has to have salt (I wonder why it didn't) and then forget mustard. I'll eat it plain any day, but cheese (the good 'ol fake stuff) is really good too.

I love the tuna at Earl. That is what I usually get. Much better than anything I can make. LOL!

Thats true, even Tuna at Disney is a lot better than at home!!! I am definitely going to try a pretzel with salt next year! Whar are churros like by the way - I still ahven't tried one of those either! :confused3

Oooh fantastic Wave review - can't wait to try there on this trip (I'm hoping this is where we will have our wedding meal :goodvibes)

Oh my goodness that will be so lovely! Its really nice inside, perfect for a wedding meal!!

We are booking boma breakfast for october :cool1: can't wait !

Yey!!!:banana:

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

06-29-2009, 04:01 PM

Love your reviews! Ever since I first hear about The Wave I have wanted to go - definitely on my next trip! I also love lamb, but have never even tried to cook it at home - it's so expensive and I'm afraid of ruining it!

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I know what you mean - I cooked lamb for our anniversary and it didn't come out so well! Leave it to the pro's in future!!!

I'm so glad you like The Wave...a new restaruant for us to try on our next trip and the Lamb Shank is what I want to order. Thank you so much for your review.

You won't regret trying it!!

I really enjoyed your first dining review and I am happy to see that you are doing a second one. Ignore those people that stare when you take photos. They are the ones that are missing out!

Are you planning on doing any reviews or trip reports for the cruise part of your trip?

Exactly! These people don't know what they're missing on the Dis!

I do keep thinking of doing a cruise trip report, once I am finished this!

Sonya:

I love your reviews...can't wait for more;)

Thanks!!:goodvibes

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Glad you are here!

Great update!!!! :thumbsup2

We so need to try Boma in the near future! I wish we could fit it into our schedule for August/September, but I just signed up for two dessert parties AND I have far too many reservations, LOL! I guess I will have a hard time spending my CS credits!

As for not liking Zebra Domes and Tonga Toast - I don't care for Beignets, :lmao:! We have something similar here in Austria, which in my opinion is much nicer than what they sell as Beignets. But I just love Zebra Domes!

As for your trip to DLRP in January - be prepared for it to be COLD!!! I have seen the waterfalls frozen solid more than once. We usually go in December and then again in February and it can be rather chilly. But - bring a scarf, a wolly hat, warm boots and some gloves and you'll be all set!
And if there is NO real snow - they "make" it snow on Main Street - so neat!
Remember they sell Hot Chocolate and sugar cookies there - yum! :goodvibes

TWO dessert parties?! Wow! Where are they? I know there is one for Wishes now, but is there another? I can't wait to read your next reviews to see how they turn out!

No beignets?? :faint:

Thanks for the DLP tips! We are actually going in March now - I got worried that booking on my birthday might mean there was so much snow on the road that we couldn't get to London to catch the Eurostar (we live in the middle of nowhere!!). I like the sound of the sugar cookies!!:thumbsup2

Great update! Confession here....I'm not a cornbread fan, and I am actually secretly pleased Flame Tree BBQ don't sell them anymore ..... my DF loves Flame Tree BBQ but we always get stuck with those cornmuffins :lmao: Please dont hate me!:laughing:

Well as long as you forgive me for hating zebra domes!!!:rotfl:

Great update. I had that same sandwich at pizzafari too. I really enjoyed it. But I was so stuffed from it that not until I got back to the hotel did I realize they never gave me my chocolate cake. :scared1: I was so mad, as that would've made a lovely snack that night. I never had any the whole trip and I usually love Disney's chocolate cake for some reason. Any other, I'm not so much a fan.

Oh no!!!:scared1: The cake was excellent!! Something to look forward to next time!

. It's too bad you didn't get to try the coconut curried chicken stew. I must say, it's an absolute favorite of mine. I've actually made it at home a lot, but it's better at Boma. For our next trip, I made sure to get reservations for a Wednesday, since I know it will be served. I can't wait! I'm looking forward to your next reviews!

I will remember that for next year and try book Boma on a Wednesday - reviews of that soup was one of the reasons I booked to go again this year, so I was really disappointed!

Awesome updates! DH is really sad though that there won't be cornbread at Flame Tree for him this year! On the bright side we did go to Tony Roma's last weekend and it was sooo good, so thanks so much for inspiring us to go! We'll just have to keep reading to figure out where else we can fit in a cornbread run for DH this year!

I know, I was so looking forward to that as my snack :sad1: I can't figure why they would get rid of them?! Not sure what they serve the ribs with now!

Ohh I'm glad - and jealous - that you tried Tony Romas! :thumbsup2

So I just want to say I love your posts!!!

Now, what are these zebra domes made of??? I keep hearing about them and how people love em or hate em!

Thank you!
They are white chocolate, with squishy chocolate inside laced with alcohol. I usually love anything chocolate, but these just don't do it for me!!!

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

06-29-2009, 04:10 PM

Thanks for the great update Sonya! That sandwich really sounds like it's up my street, and a great review of Boma (but I'm still not sold on it other than for breakfast!)

Eeee, I can't wait for your next review! Beached and Cream! :banana:

Hey Torsie!! Ohh Beaches n cream . . my favourite!!!

Another great update!!!! I really want to try Boma, but DH is dead set against it....maybe one day........................

Tony never wanted to try it, and now he loves it, so keep pushing it!!! Or, just do what I did with Ohana - book it and then tell him later!!:rotfl:

well we are hoping to try a Boma dinner on our first night. I thought it would be nice to try one of our hotel's restaurants but i do have reservations as my DBF is a little fussy. As we are on free dining I thought that if its free it would be enough of an incentive for him to try it!

Do you think it has enough foods in there for someone who is being slightly fussy?

I would definitely recommend it if you are on free dining - nothing to lose!!

I have to say Tony can be quite fussy with trying new things, but he loves it here! A lot of the stuff is "normal" food - so pork, beef, chicken, just flavoured slightly differently to normal - none of the flavors are too overwhelming though. There are some "different" things, like the fufu, but definitely enough normal ones to get him through one meal, so you can try it!! And if he's really desperate the childrens buffet had pasta, meatballs and chicken tenders!!

Great updates, Sonya!!! I still have no clue where you manage to put all the food though! :rotfl:

Love love love the report, just like the last one! Keep 'em coming!

Its all stored up in my thighs at the minute!!! :rotfl: Thanks!

So glad you kept your Boma ressie! I love Boma, breakfast & dinner :thumbsup2:thumbsup2

I happen to love zebra domes and the cocoamisu is to die for! I actually ran back into AKL and down to Mara after my cruise just to get zebra domes to bring home. Unfortunately the long drive & heat turned them into zebra flats :sad2:

What's up with no corn muffins at Flame Tree? :confused: I might not need to go back to Flame Tree.

Looking forward to the next update :goodvibes

Boma is now definitely one of our faves! This year firmly established it!!

Oh no!!! I bet that was disappointing when you got home! I bought myself some reeses cups to bring home, and they were all completely flat as well!!!

I'm with you - Flame Tree is off my list now as well :sad1:

Shall get a new update up tomorrow!!!!! Just watching Wimbledon . . . there is a very small chance that the UK may actually win a match!!!:rotfl:

Becx N Gav

06-29-2009, 04:26 PM

Hey there Sonya :wave2:

I read your last food report but can't remember if I posted or not so I thought I should post on this one :)

I really love the way you write these and it's great to hear things from a Brit perspective. In fact your last report has made me want to try Cheesecake Factory when we go in September - I may even do a food trip report (we'll catch a few days of Food and Wine :thumbsup2)

Your dinner at Ohana was interesting as I didn't know you got more than just the meat. We have had 3 ADR's in consecutive years and for one reason or another have not made it :rotfl2: We're going to WDW in Sept with friends and couldn't squeeze it in - we've only got 10 nights to show them as much as possible and we have to go to a Mall and have a couple of relaxed days in there too. But hopefully one day we'll get there :goodvibes

I have to agree with you on the zebra domes, we're going to Boma again in Sept and like you I will try them again but I just didn't get the love :confused3 Boma is fab tho and we also really enjoyed Sanaa (we're doing both in Sept)

We'll also be going back to the World in Dec next year :banana: we're doing the cruise arranged by the Podcast team (the one in May was the best) and are also going to spend Christmas there too :woohoo: When we went in Dec last year we mostly had t-shirt weather, some nights were a little chilly but the day we got there and the day we left were really cold (by Florida standards) I was shivering and even DH was cold :scared1: (he doesn't get cold :lmao:) So be prepared for chilly and warm. A few pairs of trousers and jumpers just in case and a coat (esp as you'll need it for this country :rotfl:)

Can't wait to read more and sorry for the longish post but I've literally read all your posts this eveing :surfweb: and I wanted to add my thoughts.

basketlacey

06-29-2009, 08:20 PM

I am not caught up with this thread yet (I just found it today) but I am loving it so far! I wanted to stop and say THANK YOU for posting your reviews.

We are going to Disney in October. I can't wait! We are renting a house offsite so we aren't doing the DDP but we will still do some Disney meals!

Mom2JPL

06-30-2009, 08:52 AM

I'm loving your reviews! Thanks so much for taking the time to write them - and for eating all this food, LOL!

SunnieRN

06-30-2009, 11:03 AM

Woo hoo!! I finally get to post!! I've been following along at work (and can't post there). Is it my imagination, or is your appetite smaller this year?? I'm loving the reviews and can't wait to read about your cruise!!:goodvibes

If you didn't enjoy the pretzel, you may want to try a cream cheese stuffed pretzel next year!! They are SO good!! Sweet, creamy, yummy goodness!!!

I love Wolfgang Puck Express for Breakfast! Can't wait for your review! I got a fantastic omelete, but my son in law and grandson , got a huge waffle topped with fruit and whipped cream! They don't have a kids meal on their breakfast menu, so when they brought out his waffle my grandso (who is 3), said "Ooooohhhhh, is that for me?!";)

Looking forward to more! Hope your sweet doggies are ok and did alright without you for so long!!

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-01-2009, 02:28 PM

Major exciting day!!!! Heard back from the travel agents today . . . and they have refunded the majority of the cost of our flights and hotel!!!!!!! So next years Christmas trip is definitely on! Hoping to get booking ASAP!!!! I am so happy!!! Going to buy myself some Ugg boots for Disneyland Paris as well to keep me all toasty!

So we started today at Wolf Gang Puck express at DTD. I went for the Applewood Smoked Bacon pizza (scrambled egg, bacon, mozzarella, cheddar, and ranch dressing), whilst Tony went for the Breakfast Pocket (scrambled egg, peppers, bacon, mushrooms, mozzarella and cheddar cheese baked into pizza dough).

Pizza
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I really, really liked mine and would recommend it!! Lovely, light and tasty – but BIG! I think we could have easily shared it!!! I give it 8.5/10. Tony really liked my pizza as well – he wasn’t quite as keen on his breakfast pocket, giving it 7/10 as it was very heavy. I loved the potatoes which came with his dish and ate most of them - I would easily give them a 9/10 (but then I am a potato fiend).

Breakfast Pocket
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For lunch we returned to one of our favourite places from last year – Chefs De France! We both went for the “French Menu” where you can get all three courses as part of the dining plan.

First course was French onion soup topped with gruyere cheese – this was excellent. Really tasty, and absolutely loads of cheese!!! This was definitely as good as last years – I gave it 10/10, and Tony gave it 9/10.

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Entrée was the croquet monsieur (classic French toasted ham and cheese sandwich with a green salad). Tony had this last year and loved it, and the bit I tried was superb, so I had been looking forward to trying it again for a year! And it was a bit of a disappointment to be honest. It was just incredibly heavy, and quite greasy – mainly due to all the extremely generous amount of cheese! As you know I can eat, and I love my cheese usually, but even I found this a bit much! We both give this just 7/10.

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On to dessert then. I went for the vanilla crème brule and madelaine, and it was the best crème brule of the trip! It beat California Grill and Le Cellier. Very light and creamy, and the madelaine was delightful! This got 9/10.

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Tony went for the profiteroles, which he says were just average – he didn’t like the fact they were filled with ice-cream rather than cream.

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As you may know Remi from “Rat-a-toille” (yes, I know that spelling is bad!!) is currently “appearing” in Chefs De France; he is supposed to be taken to each table during lunch and interacts for the guests for a few minutes. Well – this is the closest we got as the lady operating him completely missed our row of tables out!! I was so annoyed! I had been looking forward to this for ages, and had kept it a surprise from Tony!

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This place lost a little of its magic for us this year – we both give it 8/10 overall though. Whilst most of the food was Ok, I think I would try some where new in Epcot next year.

Words cannot express how hot this day was – we needed to cool down so thought we would try one of the Kali Gori’s from Japan – its basically a slushy. We went for the multi-favour one; I can’t quite remember but I think it was tangerine, cherry and watermelon. It was very nice and really refreshing, BUT because of the heat it went really melted and sticky quite soon. Also, mainly because I am such a messy person, I found it really hard to eat with the little spoon and kept dropping it on my feet, on Tony, and anyone else in the vicinity! Tony gives it 7/10 and I give it an 8. Nice, but next time I would probably just have a bottle of water!!!

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So, we were in Epcot, and there is only one place to go when in Epcot – Norway, more specifically the Kringla Bakeri!!!! I was soooo craving a school bread. We shared one last year and it was the best bakery item I think I had ever tried. We ordered one of those, and also a sweet pretzel- considering the amount of choice on offer I still think we were quite restrained!!!!

Now I knew since last year they had slightly changed the School Bread – adding caramel icing to the top instead of plain, but I love caramel so this wasn’t an issue. Well that was about the only thing that wasn’t an issue!!! The school bread is definitely smaller that it used to be, the bread was very dry, and there was much less creamy filling in the middle. It was a major disappointment, and neither of us would have one again.

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I didn’t try the pretzel, Tony ate it all but again, didn’t seem that keen on it, it was a little dry. He gives it 6/10 - 5 for the pretzel, and another one on top because he liked the Norweigan lady in the bakery:rolleyes: !! Norway was a bit let-down this year, and I think my bakery loyalties will go to the French patisserie in future!

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We had dinner booked at Trails End, but we didn’t fancy another buffet, so decided to cancel that and head of to visit the love of our life – Beaches n Cream! We got there about 7.30pm, and asked for a table or booth – not counter seat. Waited about 30 minutes which I thought was really good that time of day.

We knew what we were ordering without even looking, which I think impressed our waiter! A double cheeseburger, and a chilli-cheese hotdog, both to share. Both were just lovely, every bit as good as last year! The burger was excellent – 10 from me and 9.5 from Tony. They are just so moist and tasty, and the buns were soft. By far the best burger in the World, and possibly the whole wide world!

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The hot dog was also good – absolutely lashings of chilli and cheese, which made it a bit difficult to eat, but I’m not complaining. I give this 9/10 and Tony gives it 8.

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Of course, we weren’t coming here and leaving without a sundae!! I had the No Way Hose (A Peanut Butter and Hot Fudge Delight with Chocolate and Vanilla Ice Cream, Peanut Butter and Chocolate Morsels, Whipped Cream and a Cherry ), and Tony went for the Milky Way (Bundt Cake topped with three scoops of Vanilla Ice Cream, Hot Fudge, Butterscotch, Whipped Cream and a Cherry). He said this was excellent and gave it 9/10. My No Way Hose was as incredible as I remembered – huge, very sickly, but great!! Imagine thick warm peanut butter, mixing in with chocolate chips, cream and ice-cream. Divine!!!! 9.5/10!

No Way Hose
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Milky Way
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As good as ever, and one we will return to time and time again (including later on in these reviews!!).

Up next we have POFQ breakfast AGAIN, Casey’s lunch and Crystal Palace dinner.

torsie24

07-01-2009, 02:42 PM

Nummmmmmmmm!

Mmmmmmm, those sundaes look SO good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm very sad to hear you didn;t rate the school bread this trip :sad2:

What if i never get to experience a good one?

Ms. Heimlich

07-01-2009, 02:52 PM

Wow. That breakfast pizza a WGP looks GOOD! I am going to have to figure out a way to get one!!

Sorry your Chef's visit wasn't up to par. It is on my list of ADR's this year (again) so let's see if we actually make it!:rotfl2:

Thanks for the great reviews.

Keep 'em coming!

ragtopday

07-01-2009, 03:23 PM

milmore104

07-01-2009, 03:54 PM

Glad to hear your getting some $ back.

Those sundaes look so good. I promised my DD we would do a kitchen sink but those 2 sundaes OMG look so good... yum- o.

gemmybear83

07-01-2009, 05:37 PM

Great review of Beaches and Cream - I want to go there so much!!

Trying to keep the restaurants aroudnt the Boardwalk until next year as were going to disneymoon at the Beach Club or Boardwalk :cloud9:

dd50

07-01-2009, 08:25 PM

You did some great reviews. I am glad you liked Boma. I can't wait to try it and cornbread. Love it but no one else in the family does.

I am going to fit Earl of Sandwich in probably on the way home. Been to DTD more times than I can remember and never ate there.

That No Way Jose looks fabulous. Did you eat the whole thing?:rotfl:

lovinwdw

07-01-2009, 09:17 PM

That picture of the No Way Jose literally made my mouth water!!!! I had one our last trip and plan on having another on our upcoming trip. Beaches N Cream is definitely a favorite of ours!!!! BTW, you 2 are just so adorable!

disneynewbee

07-01-2009, 10:37 PM

I'm feeling a little jealous right now. I want a No Way Jose!!!! This is the one place on my must do food list. I love their food and even more I love their ice cream.

Becx N Gav

07-02-2009, 06:31 AM

Wow, great review (again!) I had a No Way Jose in Decmeber and couldn't finish it :eek: I wish I had asked them to hold the whipped cream as I really don't like it - that would have given me more room. I may have to try the Milky Way though as that looks sooooo good :cloud9: I think I perfere an individual ice cream to the Kitchen Sink as it all melts in together (and I don't really like strawberry) and looks a bit nasty towards the end (from looking at others pics)

I'm so glad you are getting a refund :woohoo: I can't imagine getting there only to find out they are full and you don't have a booking - I'm glad Disney were able to find you a room. Did you have to move rooms or was there one available for the whole time?

Nix

07-02-2009, 07:47 AM

Oh my gosh, I am so visiting Beaches n Cream when I go. That No Way Jose looks amaaaaazing, I'm a big Chocolate/Peanut Butter dfan so its right up my street!

pacman9a

07-02-2009, 07:52 AM

Hi we're loving your latest food reviews!

I'm a big fan of ribs too so was wondering where would you say was the best place for ribs in Disney or the surrounding area?

TIA

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-02-2009, 10:35 AM

Hey there Sonya :wave2:

I really love the way you write these and it's great to hear things from a Brit perspective. In fact your last report has made me want to try Cheesecake Factory when we go in September - I may even do a food trip report (we'll catch a few days of Food and Wine :thumbsup2)

I have to agree with you on the zebra domes, we're going to Boma again in Sept and like you I will try them again but I just didn't get the love :confused3 Boma is fab tho and we also really enjoyed Sanaa (we're doing both in Sept)

We'll also be going back to the World in Dec next year :banana: we're doing the cruise arranged by the Podcast team (the one in May was the best) and are also going to spend Christmas there too :woohoo: When we went in Dec last year we mostly had t-shirt weather, some nights were a little chilly but the day we got there and the day we left were really cold (by Florida standards) I was shivering and even DH was cold :scared1: (he doesn't get cold :lmao:) So be prepared for chilly and warm. A few pairs of trousers and jumpers just in case and a coat (esp as you'll need it for this country :rotfl:)

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Hello there!! You should definitely make an effort to get to the Cheesecake Factory . . . has to be the biggest dessert menu anywhere, and all the food is such good quality! I was so upset we didn't make it there this year.

Yey,we will be in the World at the same time!!! I have taken your weather warnings, thanks!! I am already buying things to wear on a chillier vacation - Tony thinks I am crazy!!! The podcast cruise sounds excellent! I will have a look at the details of it, you never know . . .!

Deinitely post a link here if tou start a food report. I would love to go there during the F&W festival . . . one day!!

I am not caught up with this thread yet (I just found it today) but I am loving it so far! I wanted to stop and say THANK YOU for posting your reviews.

We are going to Disney in October. I can't wait! We are renting a house offsite so we aren't doing the DDP but we will still do some Disney meals!

Welcome along!!:goodvibes

I'm loving your reviews! Thanks so much for taking the time to write them - and for eating all this food, LOL!

I ate it all just for the reviews . . . I really didn't enjoy doing it!!!:rotfl:

Woo hoo!! I finally get to post!! I've been following along at work (and can't post there). Is it my imagination, or is your appetite smaller this year?? I'm loving the reviews and can't wait to read about your cruise!!:goodvibes

I love Wolfgang Puck Express for Breakfast! Can't wait for your review! I got a fantastic omelete, but my son in law and grandson , got a huge waffle topped with fruit and whipped cream! They don't have a kids meal on their breakfast menu, so when they brought out his waffle my grandso (who is 3), said "Ooooohhhhh, is that for me?!";)

Looking forward to more! Hope your sweet doggies are ok and did alright without you for so long!!

The dogs survived just about . . . Wilbur ate a sock the night before we travelled (we think it was a suicide bid so he didn't have to go in the kennels!), so I was very worried about that the first few days, but once we called the kennels and they told us he had "disposed" of it I felt a lot better!!!!:rotfl:

Darn it - I almost ordered the waffle!

I am glad someone has noticed my appetite was smaller this year . . I tried very hard to limit myself to just one snack a day this year!!!!! :rotfl2:

Nummmmmmmmm!

Mmmmmmm, those sundaes look SO good!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I'm very sad to hear you didn;t rate the school bread this trip :sad2:

What if i never get to experience a good one?

I haven't seen any other bad reviews, so hopefully we just got a bad batch. That was a major let down though!

Good luck making your ADR's tomorrow!!:thumbsup2

Wow. That breakfast pizza a WGP looks GOOD! I am going to have to figure out a way to get one!!

Sorry your Chef's visit wasn't up to par. It is on my list of ADR's this year (again) so let's see if we actually make it!:rotfl2:

Thanks for the great reviews.

Keep 'em coming!

It was good - I really recommend it for a nice change from the food courts! let me know what you think of Chefs - maybe next year we will try it for dinner instead, that might make a nice change!

tinkandonaldfans

07-02-2009, 11:05 AM

Why on earth I decided to read your Beaches and Cream review when I'm stuck at work I will never know!

I am actually drooling, the No Way jose is the reason I booked our holiday- I have to try it and there is absolutlely no sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

jenseib

07-02-2009, 05:06 PM

First off YAY!!!!!!! :cool1: on that refund. It was deserved for sure. I am impressed they did that for you after all the crap they put you through.

Now a few questions.
I had the skool bread (sp?) for the first time at Akershus this past trip. I found it tasty, but I hate coconut, which was all over th top, so I picked the top off and ate it. Can you get it without coconut?

And those sundaes looks awesome. Do those count as a dessert on the dining plan? I want to go there next trip for sure..not sure if I want to do just a snack or go for an actual meal. We always do the dining plan, and would hate to pay OOP for all that. But if it was just a snack it would be OK. (I'm nto sure if the sundaes are included as a snack crdit or not, but I assume they don't.)
I want to try the no way jose too or the kitchen sink. I think we could share the no way jose easily between the 3 of us though.

Epcot luvr

07-02-2009, 07:18 PM

Sonya,
I am only at page 16 but wanted to say thank you for posting another wonderful report. I came upon your last TR earlier in the year and spent 3 nights reading it. You have a great wit and wonderful love of life. I especially enjoyed the different comments in your last report of how your food knowledge would assist you with your visa to live in the US, we would welcome you and Tony with open arms! Now back to reading, I need a snack first.

Becx N Gav

07-03-2009, 05:16 AM

Hello there!! You should definitely make an effort to get to the Cheesecake Factory . . . has to be the biggest dessert menu anywhere, and all the food is such good quality! I was so upset we didn't make it there this year.

Yey,we will be in the World at the same time!!! I have taken your weather warnings, thanks!! I am already buying things to wear on a chillier vacation - Tony thinks I am crazy!!! The podcast cruise sounds excellent! I will have a look at the details of it, you never know . . .!

Deinitely post a link here if tou start a food report. I would love to go there during the F&W festival . . . one day!!

I have been drooling over the Cheesecake Factory menu - those pictures of the cheesecakes are food porn and then some popcorn:: Why can't we get that sort of thing over here? I'm with you that I'd so love to live there one day :goodvibes Which one did you go to? We are shopping that day so think the one at Mall At Millenia would be the best one, Charlotte (the friend I'm going with) loves shopping esp. designer stuff so we thought that would be the best mall for that sort of thing, me I'm happy enough if I can get me a nice pair of crocs (or 2 ;)) at the Premium Outlets Mall (mine and DH's mall of choice!)

The Podcast cruise rates at the moment are very reasonable - we re-booked on board but they still have a group rate (but I think they are selling the rooms really fast right now) through Dreams Unlimited - I'll PM you the person to contact for a no obligation quote (I'm not making any commission BTW :rotfl: but I would recommend the cruise to anyone, first for all the things Dreams Unlimited do - ship board credit, stateroom gifts, parties - second all the people that we met, all walks of life and everyone was just so friendly) At the moment they have about one quarter of the ship booked, it's looking likely that they will get about half the staterooms :scared1: And it's not like all the activities they organise take away from the cruise, you can do as much or as little as you want but just seeing the WDWinfo lanyards all over the place made everyone seem so familiar even if you hadn't met them. I have noticed a few people who have posted here went on the first one and some more are going on the second so even you'll 'recognise' peoples board names :thumbsup2 I hope you consider it but if not we should meet up in Decmeber anyway - maybe for Cheesecake :woohoo:

Food and Wine is great, we just love walking around and nibbling lots of goodies! I don't eat fish or seafood so I have to be careful I know what is in each (I'm not allergic but if I found out I'd eaten fish/seafood later on I would probably throw up :scared:) but there is a really good selection of savory and sweet - we were last there in 2007 and I had buffalo - it was so good (I'm not the biggest steak fan but I could have eaten a whole buffalo popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: )

mobes_jk

07-03-2009, 07:05 AM

I will remember that for next year and try book Boma on a Wednesday - reviews of that soup was one of the reasons I booked to go again this year, so I was really disappointed!

It's supposed to be on both Wednesday's and Saturday's rotation - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1754675&highlight=boma+rotation - HTH!

mobes_jk

07-03-2009, 07:25 AM

I was SO disappointed when I found out the school bread had been changed! I thought it was perfect just the way it was - it's been my favorite treat to get at Disney. I'll probably try it on our next trip, but I don't really have high hopes for it.

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-03-2009, 04:10 PM

I’m sorry but we just had breakfast at the hotel again this morning! We are stuck in a beignet rut!! We must have had the at least half the mornings we were away!!! They were excellent again though – sweet and light!

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I wasn’t very hungry during this morning but Tony was so he went for a funnel cake from Sleepy Hollow (MK), with ice-cream instead of cream (which we had to pay extra for). He really loves these, and gave it 9/10. It was really hot and fresh, but I just find them a bit greasy, so gave it 7.

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For lunch we wanted to try Casey’s Corner. We shared an order of corn dog nuggets and a hot dog, with a brownie and a packet of crackerjacks. I really, really liked both the nuggets and hot dog, and would happily eat here again. OK sized portions, and food really fresh and hot. I give both 8/10. Tony liked the hot dog and gave that 8/10. He gave the corn dog nuggets 7/10 and says they were dull . . . dip them in the ketchup then Mister :rotfl:!!!!

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The brownie was very good – really moist. I think we ate the crackerjacks while we were at Universal a few days later . . .they were Ok – just a bag of popcorn really!

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So we were hungry again and decided to make another attack upon Main Street bakery! There was so much choice but eventually I settled on the walnut brownie – never seen a brownie so big (and yes, that was my second brownie in the space of three hours :love:)!! Tony went for an ice-cream cookie sandwich with choc chip cookies & vanilla ice cream.

The brownie was great!!!!! Really moist and tasty, and loads of big chunks of walnut. One edge was a tiny bit dry (it had been the edge against the baking tray), but apart from that it was lovely. It was also nice with a little ice-cream from Tony’s cookie sandwich I would definitely have it again, and gave it 9.5/10.

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Tony enjoyed the ice-cream cookie sandwich and gave it 8/10.

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Dinner was at Crystal Palace, one of our favourite places to go. The experience was . . .less perfect than usual, but I would still always return as we love the food and characters. We got off to a bad start as we had to wait 30 minutes past our ADR time to be seated. It was absolutely pouring with rain and the temperature had dropped quite a bit – despite this the air-con was on full in the restaurant; it was completely unbearable and half-way through the meal I had to put my hoodie on and order a cup of tea to try warm up. They really should adjust it in line with the temperature!

Those are the only negatives out of the way!

I started off with a salad plate (healthy as always). I had the mozzarella and tomato salad, which was very nice, the Mediterranean salad which was tasty, and the potato salad, which was just average.

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Tony started with the Mediterranean salad, Caesar salad, some pizza slices, and a roll.

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Next plates! Tony had more of the pizza, so must have liked it! Flame Roasted Rotisserie Chicken, Garlic Redskin Smashed Potatoes, Medley of Vegetables with Balsamic Glaze, and another roll.

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I went for the Fire Roasted Prime Rib which was quite gristly to be honest, with nice rich gravy. I also had some Slow Roasted Adobo Pork which was very nice, Wild Mushroom and Chicken Pasta with Bail Asiago Cream Sauce which I really liked, Garlic Redskin Smashed Potatoes which was lovely (my mash obsession continues!), and a couple of meatballs which were good. And some broccoli which was . . . well I don’t remember it!!!!!

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We had a bit of a character interlude . . . character interaction was very good here. They always take a full hour to get round so you need to pace yourselves a bit when eating, but it’s always worth it!

Twins!!
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We needed more . . . mainly to warm us up :rotfl2:!!!!!!!!!! Tony had MORE pizza . . . we should have just gone to pizza hut for the night!!! He also went for stir fry veg, Slow Roasted Adobo Pork, chicken nuggets, and Pasta with Bail Asiago Cream Sauce.

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I was stuffed but just adore the mash here, so had a splodge of that, and a couple of random chicken nuggets (which I thought were very nice!) and meatballs.

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We were full and had seen all the characters so decided to leave . . . yeah right!!! This was Tony’s teeny tiny plate of desserts :scared1:!!!!!!!

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I cannot even attempt to pretend to remember what they all are! What can I say, we were so cold our bodies had gone into starvation mode and were stocking up for the winter!!!!!!!

I did not mess around with all the other desserts . . . I had THREE, (that’s right THREE!!) slices of my all time favourite dessert in the entire universe – the coconut flan. I just adore this, soft, wibbly wobbly flan, and the amount of coconut in it is just perfect. So, so good. My ongoing nightmare is that we will go to CP one year and it will be gone!

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We both enjoyed the food and characters as much as ever (though not the cold!). We both give it 9/10 (10 for the flan!!) and will definitely return.

Up soon . . . Kona breakfast, Buffalo Wild Wings lunch, and House of Blues dinner.

Dizneyholic

07-04-2009, 03:49 AM

We love the Crystal Palace too! We have only gone for breakfast so we might have to try dinner after seeing all your yummy pictures!!

gemmybear83

07-04-2009, 08:21 AM

Great post! Weve just booked our first 10 ADRS and have booked a Crystal Palace breakfast (as well as a few of the others you went too :thumbsup2). Can't wait! Great tip for pacing yourself for meeting the characters :)

Leitadala

07-04-2009, 10:53 AM

I'm glad to hear that the travel agency has refunded you money! Can't wait to read your Christmas food report lol! We've added yet another place to eat because of your report - DH and I think Wolf Gang Puck express breakfast looks amazing! Crystal palace looks pretty yummy too... I haven't been there in YEARS though

Rags

07-04-2009, 11:43 AM

:thumbsup2

MrsSpratt

07-04-2009, 12:53 PM

Thanks for the update!

1girl1boy

07-06-2009, 08:56 AM

Loved the CP dinner report. I was getting a tad nervous as other boards had mentioned to avoid dinner and do bfast instead but we have already done bfast on a past visit and we were not impressed.

Hopefully we will not be held up for 30 mins. did they give a reason or were people staying at tables long

mommytodarlings

07-06-2009, 07:24 PM

Dh and I are lovin' your dining reports.

We keep looking forward to the next one. Dh is lovin' Tony's plates and all the desserts, lol.

We leave in 48 days, for 2 weeks, and dh just keeps saying, he's going to come home so fat, lol.

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-07-2009, 07:25 AM

Oh, that No Way Jose is calling my name! If ever there was a chocolate and peanut butter girl, it's me! We just never seem to make it over there for meals - but that needs to change!

School bread is another item I've never tried - I guess it doesn't need to make it to the top of the list, but I'd still like to see what all the fuss is (or was) about at some point Maybe by the time I get to it they'll have changed it for the better again, right? One can hope!

Keep 'em coming, and yes, please, please, please do a cruise review too! :worship:

You shoud definitely try a school bread - hopefully we just got a bad batch!

I can't believe you have missed Beaches n Cream so far!! Go, go!!!

Glad to hear your getting some $ back.

Those sundaes look so good. I promised my DD we would do a kitchen sink but those 2 sundaes OMG look so good... yum- o.

Thanks you, its such a relief!

We were going to try a kitchen sink this year, but the no way hose is just such a draw for me!

Great review of Beaches and Cream - I want to go there so much!!

Trying to keep the restaurants aroudnt the Boardwalk until next year as were going to disneymoon at the Beach Club or Boardwalk :cloud9:

Oh yes thats a lovely idea, just to be able to walk there. We have to try squeeze back into our car seats after!!!!!:rotfl: It will be worth the wait!

You did some great reviews. I am glad you liked Boma. I can't wait to try it and cornbread. Love it but no one else in the family does.

I am going to fit Earl of Sandwich in probably on the way home. Been to DTD more times than I can remember and never ate there.

That No Way Jose looks fabulous. Did you eat the whole thing?:rotfl:

It is the best cornbread in the world in my opinion!!!!

I pretty much ate the whole thing - I left a bit of icecream slop in the bottom!

That picture of the No Way Jose literally made my mouth water!!!! I had one our last trip and plan on having another on our upcoming trip. Beaches N Cream is definitely a favorite of ours!!!! BTW, you 2 are just so adorable!

Thank you!!!:goodvibes
I know, I could just lick the screen every time I see a picture of it!!

I'm feeling a little jealous right now. I want a No Way Jose!!!! This is the one place on my must do food list. I love their food and even more I love their ice cream.

It will be worth the wait!

Wow, great review (again!) I had a No Way Jose in Decmeber and couldn't finish it :eek: I wish I had asked them to hold the whipped cream as I really don't like it - that would have given me more room. I may have to try the Milky Way though as that looks sooooo good :cloud9: I think I perfere an individual ice cream to the Kitchen Sink as it all melts in together (and I don't really like strawberry) and looks a bit nasty towards the end (from looking at others pics)

I'm so glad you are getting a refund :woohoo: I can't imagine getting there only to find out they are full and you don't have a booking - I'm glad Disney were able to find you a room. Did you have to move rooms or was there one available for the whole time?

Yes the melty gloop left always puts me a little off trying the kitchen sink - I don't like it when all the icecream colours mix together!

The room we went to at POFQ was available the whole two weeks, so we stayed there. We could have moved to Riverside after a couple of days, but we were all settled in by then!

Oh my gosh, I am so visiting Beaches n Cream when I go. That No Way Jose looks amaaaaazing, I'm a big Chocolate/Peanut Butter dfan so its right up my street!

Have one for me!

Hi we're loving your latest food reviews!

I'm a big fan of ribs too so was wondering where would you say was the best place for ribs in Disney or the surrounding area?

TIA

Well I really like babyback ribs, and the only place (I think) you can get them on Disney property is at House of Blues - they are really good ones! Off-site we have never gone anywhere apart from Tony Romas, as we have never been let down by them!

If you like other sorts of ribs WCC and Flame Tree BBQ both have St Louis ribs. I have tried them both and thought they were adequate, but HoB would be top choice on-site!

Why on earth I decided to read your Beaches and Cream review when I'm stuck at work I will never know!

I am actually drooling, the No Way jose is the reason I booked our holiday- I have to try it and there is absolutlely no sharing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

If anyone tries to take any of it, just tell them that sharing spreads germs! You need to keep that bad boy all to yourself!!!

Now a few questions.
I had the skool bread (sp?) for the first time at Akershus this past trip. I found it tasty, but I hate coconut, which was all over th top, so I picked the top off and ate it. Can you get it without coconut?

And those sundaes looks awesome. Do those count as a dessert on the dining plan? I want to go there next trip for sure..not sure if I want to do just a snack or go for an actual meal. We always do the dining plan, and would hate to pay OOP for all that. But if it was just a snack it would be OK. (I'm nto sure if the sundaes are included as a snack crdit or not, but I assume they don't.)
I want to try the no way jose too or the kitchen sink. I think we could share the no way jose easily between the 3 of us though.

I haven't seen it without coconut - I think it all had it on in the bakery. I didn't know you coudl get it in Akershus - what was Akershus like there as I would like to try it next year?

They DO count as a dessert credit at Beaches n Cream!!! :banana: You can't get a Kitchen Sink as a dessert credit though.

Sonya,
I am only at page 16 but wanted to say thank you for posting another wonderful report. I came upon your last TR earlier in the year and spent 3 nights reading it. You have a great wit and wonderful love of life. I especially enjoyed the different comments in your last report of how your food knowledge would assist you with your visa to live in the US, we would welcome you and Tony with open arms! Now back to reading, I need a snack first.

We are still dying to emigrate . . . just need to win the lottery!! Thanks for your nice comments :goodvibes

I have been drooling over the Cheesecake Factory menu - those pictures of the cheesecakes are food porn and then some popcorn:: Why can't we get that sort of thing over here? I'm with you that I'd so love to live there one day :goodvibes Which one did you go to? We are shopping that day so think the one at Mall At Millenia would be the best one, Charlotte (the friend I'm going with) loves shopping esp. designer stuff so we thought that would be the best mall for that sort of thing, me I'm happy enough if I can get me a nice pair of crocs (or 2 ;)) at the Premium Outlets Mall (mine and DH's mall of choice!)

Food and Wine is great, we just love walking around and nibbling lots of goodies! I don't eat fish or seafood so I have to be careful I know what is in each (I'm not allergic but if I found out I'd eaten fish/seafood later on I would probably throw up :scared:) but there is a really good selection of savory and sweet - we were last there in 2007 and I had buffalo - it was so good (I'm not the biggest steak fan but I could have eaten a whole buffalo popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn:: )

We went to the Cheesecake Factory at Mall at Millenia - its GOOD!!!! And you can get Crocs fromt he Macy's in there!!!! :goodvibes

Thanks for the Podcast info you emailed over. we were out all weekend but I am going to take a good look at it this weekend!

It's supposed to be on both Wednesday's and Saturday's rotation - http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=1754675&highlight=boma+rotation - HTH!

I will definitely book for one of those nights next year, thanks!!:thumbsup2

Should get a new update on tonight!!!!

Becx N Gav

07-07-2009, 08:42 AM

Should get a new update on tonight!!!!

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Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-07-2009, 12:36 PM

We started today at Kona café. The place was half empty but they still squished us onto a small table in between two other table full’s of people … never mind!

We started with some lovely kona coffee French pressed pot. I am not much of a coffee drinker but this is always a must for us – really smooth and rich.

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I went for the macadamia pineapple pancakes with ham (with macadamia nut butter, pineapple sauce and choice of ham, bacon or sausage). I remember being starving this morning, and saying to Tony that a “little plate of pancakes was never going to fill me up”. Then this arrived!:cool1:

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Three of the biggest pancakes ever! They were packed full with macadamia nuts which made them ever more filling, and there was more than enough butter and sauce. They were so, so tasty and yummy! The ham was really lovely as well – juicy, and a nice charred taste. This was 10/10, and frankly blows Tonga Toast out of the water!!!!!!

Tony went for the Big Kahuna – this was French toast, macadamia-pineapple pancakes, eggs, home fried potatoes and sausage. The potatoes were well flavored but a little underdone. He also had a side of toast.

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He gave this 7/10 – he thought the eggs were a bit watery, and didn’t like the bacon. He loved the pancakes though (I’ll point out he refuses to eat pineapple at home as he claims it makes his lips itch!!!) and liked the ham.

We will definitely return because I WILL be having those pancakes again!

Lunchtime (I like to tell a back story as you know) . . . we were leaving Universal Studios and I was moaning to poor Tony about how I hadn’t had any really hot wings on this trip (thanks to Tony Romas taking them off the menu). He asked where we could go to get some for lunch, but I couldn’t think of anywhere on site which did hot wings. Then I remembered months ago Eeyore’s Tailfinder on these boards recommending “Buffalo Hot Wings” to me . . .. but I had no idea where they were located. Well thank goodness for the sat-nav!! I popped its name in to the search function, and there were THREE of them within 5 miles of Universal!!!!!! :banana: And we were off! We went to one somewhere on I-Drive, near the Holiday Inn / Wet n Wild.

It was only about a ¼ full so we got seated straight away. Service was efficient and friendly. We decided as it was lunchtime that we would share a few appetisers, rather than order entrees. We didn’t realise how big portions were going to be!

I started with mango lemonade – I only mention that as I was rather impressed they had flavoured lemonades – maybe I need to get out more!!! It was very nice and refreshing!

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Very happy to be near wings!!
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We ordered Cheeseburger Slammers (Slam back this tasty trio of bite-sized burgers. Topped with cheese and served with French fries, they cover all the bases)., Mini Corn (Served with Honey Mustard sauce), and wings (with bones, of course!). You can order wings in multiples of 6 – we went for 12 – and in any one of about 14 different sauces. We went for “hot” which was 4 from the hottest end of the scale . . . at the time we considered going even hotter – thank goodness we didn’t!!!!!

The sliders were excellent – really moist and tasty. Tony had 2 and I had one and we both give them 10/10. Really big portion though and would happily serve someone as an entrée I would think, especially as they come with fries!

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The mini corn dogs were nice, and I really liked the mustard sauce. I give them 8/10. Tony gave them 6/10 and says they “weren’t his cup of tea”.

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The wings. . . I had 7 and Tony had 5 . . . and they very nearly blew our heads off :scared1:!!!!!! Words cannot describe how hot this sauce was – thank goodness we didn’t go for a hotter one. They were SO good! Loads of meat on them, drowning in sauce, and they just fell off the bones. I think we had ranch dressing, which cooled them down a bit, but we were literally downing water by the gallon to try cool our lips down! We both give the wings 9/10. They were just what I needed!

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This is poor Tony doing battle with them! :rotfl:

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They do ribs as well – I know someone earlier on was asking about rib restaurants off site. I haven’t tried any here, but I think I will in future!

I would definitely return here again, either for another “light” lunch, or for dinner!

But, we still had room for dessert! That’s right, we popped over to Ghirardelli’s on the way back to the hotel and had a couple of sundaes! I had the “cable car rocky road” sundae (Rocky road, chocolate chip and chocolate ice cream smothered with creamy marshmallow topping and hot fudge, with whipped cream, chopped almonds, cherry and Ghirardelli Squares milk chocolate. ), and Tony went for the mint bliss again (one scoop of mint chip ice cream, one scoop of chocolate ice cream, dark chocolate hot fudge sauce, whipped cream and a square of Mint Bliss Intense Dark chocolate) with a twist – we discovered that any of the sundaes that have just two scoops of ice-cream can be put in a waffle bowl for an extra $1! So he thought he would try that!

Tony gives his sundae 9/10; he found it quite hard to eat the waffle bowl though, as he wanted to break bits off and eat with the ice-cream, but that would have meant it spilling everywhere! He wouldn’t have a waffle bowl again.

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Mine was nice - absolutely loads of cream, but it did melt a bit quick so was really messy! I give it 8/10.

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We then (and I swear we didn’t eat them today!!) went by Goofy’s Candy Store to stock up on some make your own goodies. I don’t think Tony got one, but I had marshmallows as usual, dunked in milk chocolate, drizzled in caramel and rolled in oreo crumbs and choc-chips. Choc-Chips had actually vanished off the order form you have to complete, but they still had them in the counter so the cast member just told me to write it on the form . . . hopefully it was removed from the form in error, rather than being a permanent removal from the menu! This was very nice though I don’t remember it well so I think Tony must have had most of it! I can't find the picture of it though . ..

Dinner was at House of Blues – one of our favourite meals from last year! I ordered the same as last year – baby back ribs with normal mash instead of sweet potato mash. Tony went for the pepperoni pizza. We also shared a pan of the rosemary corn bread.

Tony gives his pizza 9/10 and says it was full of mozzarella, and very fresh and tasty.

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My ribs were lovely, just fell off the bones, and the mash was really creamy. The cornbread was divine – really light, and tasting a bit of ginger - I could happily eat the whole pan single-handidly.

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For the second year running this was a really good meal, nice quality food, friendly service, and we would definitely return. It is also SO worth your while making an ADR as for the second year running we were able to just walk in past the line of people waiting outside!

Coming next . . Chef Mickey breakfast, Earl of Sandwich lunch, Nine Fine Dragons dinner . . . and one of these was my best meal of the trip!!

torsie24

07-07-2009, 12:52 PM

Was the earl your best meal???

Can't wait t hear all about it! Those ribs look lush and the pancakae photos are making me sad Kona breakfast isn't in my ADR list!!

Pirate Me

07-07-2009, 01:58 PM

I caught up! Love your reviews! I have to get breakfast at Kona in somewhere...always wanted to try it and it looks really good!

Mndisneygirl

07-07-2009, 02:03 PM

I realize this is a dining review (a great one!), but do you go on rides at all? :laughing: When would you have the time and don't you get sick? Just wondering. ;)

jenseib

07-07-2009, 03:14 PM

Dancegrl624

07-07-2009, 05:14 PM

Eeyore's Tailfinder

07-07-2009, 05:39 PM

I've been trying to avoid your Dining TR as it's making me soooo hungry when I'm on a diet - but I'm so glad you enjoyed Buffalo Wild Wings! You went to 'our' BWW too - the top one on I Drive nearish to Wet'n'Wild?! We went there 3 or 4 times this trip to last us until next year and stocked up on the sauce bottles they sell. I'm not as brave as you two and prefer the Honey BBQ or Parmesan Garlic. If you ever go again, their onion rings are TDF and I'm not really an OR person - I think it's the southwestern ranch! Mmmm!! We've had some 'buffalo wild wings' since we got back and it tastes of Orlando, heehee! On our last lunchtime I made a total pig of myself as we shared the onion rings, but I had 16 wings to myself :laughing:

Great Kona pics, I LOVE Kona for breakfast especially the pancakes! Ooooh and the No Way Jose! Every year I say I want one of those and never make it! It looks sooo delicious!

OK defeated the object - I am hungry :laughing:

Oh, I forgot to mention! I had proper wings just for you at Margaritaville! The wings were lovely but wasn't keen on the sauce, but as least we had it on the side :)

LUVDZNY2008

07-07-2009, 06:09 PM

I LOVE the Pineapple Macadamia Pancakes from Kona:worship: I might try the Kona Pressed Coffee next trip (I'm always afraid it might be too strong:confused3

dbenlee

07-07-2009, 06:18 PM

I have really enjoyed reading your TR and seeing your pictures. I also love the wings at Buffalo Wild Wings. You mentioned seeing the ribs on the menu. I really wouldn't recommend them if your looking for really good ribs. Their ribs are just OK at best. Stick to the wings and you'll always leave satisfied. Save the ribs for a BBQ or steak house where they do them better.

Smiling Cheshire Cat

07-07-2009, 06:57 PM

Thanks for the CP dinner review. We always have breakfast there, but I'm thinking of trying dinner next time. That pizza Tony had at House of Blues looked wonderful. Loving the reviews and pictures!

onelilspark

07-07-2009, 09:10 PM

If you want authentic chicken wings, then you need to come visit me in Buffalo. We are the home of the chicken wing! I always think it's so funny that the rest of the country and the world calls them Buffalo wings. No one here does. We do have a few Buffalo Wild Wing restaurants around here, but they don't come close to the real wing places. I hope you don't mind if I take a side trip:

The Anchor Bar is the originator of the chicken wing. I've never been there, but my personal favorite is Duff's. I've heard from people who have had both, and Duff's always wins hands down. I don't know if you can order them and have them shipped out, but they are SO good!

It's like going to Philly...you don't find Philly Cheesesteaks there! Just Steak Sandwiches!!

I've been to the Anchor Bar...pretty good. To be honest, I'm a pretty big fan of Buffalo Wild Wings...I love their boneless wings!!

I don't know where the OP puts all this food!!! You're so tiny!

BriarRosie

07-07-2009, 10:13 PM

I'd like to split an order of those ribs with someone. Damn, that's a large order! :eek: Everything looked incredible as always. And I haven't tried the Kona pancakes, but I really want to now. :goodvibes

rewok

07-07-2009, 10:26 PM

Longtime lurker on the food reports, and I must really say that I love your reviews (they make me VERY hungry!) The "off-site" also adds to it, and almost makes me wish (gasp!) that I didn't have free dining yet again in September! So much more American food out there in Orlando to sample.

SunnieRN

07-08-2009, 05:12 AM

Hooray for rebates!!! I am glad the travel agency is making it right and you can go on your Christmas trip!!

I can't believe that your dog ate a sock!! That's hilarious since it turned out ok!! I am always curius about dog behavior, as they can be so bizarre at times!!

Enjoying the reviews and looking forward to more!!

Nix

07-08-2009, 08:08 AM

Yeay for off-site! I've only eaten a few meals on disney property, and whilst they've been great I just prefer dining off-site for value/choice. That doesn't mean that I don't love Sci Fi Diner and Beaches and Cream though, lol.

tink1957

07-08-2009, 05:20 PM

I just added breakfast at both Crystal Palace & Kona Cafe, thanks to your wonderful reviews. You're not very good for my trip budget but, what the heck it's a vacation & another $100 or so won't hurt us.

I can't wait for those macadamia nut pancakes!

klacey1

07-08-2009, 09:00 PM

Subscribing!!! I LOVE your reviews-- the Ohana one got me so excited for 9:45 on Aug 23 (my ressie!)

Lizziejane

07-08-2009, 10:58 PM

I've been following along faithfully, and just wanted to chime in that ESPN at the BWI does flaming hot wings. You can order them by degrees of "hotness". My son ordered them as hot as they come. The server asked him if he was sure he really wanted to do that. He only got through half before declaring himself beat. So, if you're desperate for an on-site place for hot wings, might be worth a try!

TigerKat

07-09-2009, 07:25 AM

jenseib

07-09-2009, 11:23 AM

If you want authentic chicken wings, then you need to come visit me in Buffalo. We are the home of the chicken wing! I always think it's so funny that the rest of the country and the world calls them Buffalo wings. No one here does. We do have a few Buffalo Wild Wing restaurants around here, but they don't come close to the real wing places. I hope you don't mind if I take a side trip:

The Anchor Bar is the originator of the chicken wing. I've never been there, but my personal favorite is Duff's. I've heard from people who have had both, and Duff's always wins hands down. I don't know if you can order them and have them shipped out, but they are SO good!

Ok, I'm a big Dork. I never knew that Buffalo wings had anything to do with the city. I thought it had something to do wit hthe animal, and I never could figure out what. LOL!
Now don't make fun of me. :rolleyes1

Mndisneygirl

07-09-2009, 12:03 PM

NWOhioAngela

07-09-2009, 03:01 PM

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-09-2009, 03:23 PM

Ok, I'm a big Dork. I never knew that Buffalo wings had anything to do with the city. I thought it had something to do wit hthe animal, and I never could figure out what. LOL!
Now don't make fun of me. :rolleyes1

I will answer the rest later, just wanted to say I am SO with you!!!!!!!:rotfl: It doesn't help that the logo of Buffalo Wild Wings is a buffalo!!! I thought it was to do with hot wings, and buffalo's having a hot, wild temper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

ozziewags

07-09-2009, 03:23 PM

:lmao:
And have you ever tasted Buffalo? Yuck! Around here, buffalo wings has to do with the sauce. I did know that the ORIGINAL wings were from Buffalo, but we have adopted the buffalo wings as chicken wings with hot sauce. Kudos to Buffalo. :goodvibes

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-10-2009, 03:46 AM

We love the Crystal Palace too! We have only gone for breakfast so we might have to try dinner after seeing all your yummy pictures!!

Well if you do could you post me some of the coconut flan home please?!!:)

Great post! Weve just booked our first 10 ADRS and have booked a Crystal Palace breakfast (as well as a few of the others you went too :thumbsup2). Can't wait! Great tip for pacing yourself for meeting the characters :)

You will love breakfast there! make sure you try the breakfast lasagna!

I'm glad to hear that the travel agency has refunded you money! Can't wait to read your Christmas food report lol! We've added yet another place to eat because of your report - DH and I think Wolf Gang Puck express breakfast looks amazing! Crystal palace looks pretty yummy too... I haven't been there in YEARS though

I am already planning where to eat next year!! Tony is horrified! I may branch out in to a trip report as well, as other peoples always lok so lovely with all the parks decorated!

I hope you enjoy the breakfast pizza - I find there is never a wrong time of day to enjoy pizza!!!!!

:thumbsup2

Thanks for the update!

Thanks!! :goodvibes

Loved the CP dinner report. I was getting a tad nervous as other boards had mentioned to avoid dinner and do bfast instead but we have already done bfast on a past visit and we were not impressed.

Hopefully we will not be held up for 30 mins. did they give a reason or were people staying at tables long

We prefer dinner there as well - I'm sure you will like it, and they are the best characters!!
No they didn't give a reason - I expect it was because of the rain - people were holding onto their tables for as long as possible rather than coming outside to wait for Wishes in the down pour!

Dh and I are lovin' your dining reports.

We keep looking forward to the next one. Dh is lovin' Tony's plates and all the desserts, lol.

We leave in 48 days, for 2 weeks, and dh just keeps saying, he's going to come home so fat, lol.

HAVE A GREAT TRIP!!!!!!!:banana::cool1: 5 weeks later we are still trying to lose our weight, if that gives your DH an indication of how much we ate!!!

I was SO disappointed when I found out the school bread had been changed! I thought it was perfect just the way it was - it's been my favorite treat to get at Disney. I'll probably try it on our next trip, but I don't really have high hopes for it.

I thought it was perfect last year as well - I was so lookign forward to another. I don't know why they felt the need to mess with it! Hopefully the dryness was just a one-off and iot will be back to good standards for you!

Was the earl your best meal???

Can't wait t hear all about it! Those ribs look lush and the pancakae photos are making me sad Kona breakfast isn't in my ADR list!!

Nope, not the Earl!!! Don't feel sad - you get to pick a whole load more ADR's soon for your wedding trip!!!!:dance3:

I caught up! Love your reviews! I have to get breakfast at Kona in somewhere...always wanted to try it and it looks really good!

Those pancakes were divine. Definitely the best breakfast of the trip!

I realize this is a dining review (a great one!), but do you go on rides at all? :laughing: When would you have the time and don't you get sick? Just wondering. ;)

We like to try and squeeze in one between each snack!!! Dumbo . . . snack . . Peter Pan . . lunch . .. that sort of routine!!!!!:rotfl: All rides that don't shake the stomach you wwill note!!!!!! Tony finally got me on ToT this year, and we had to go on it very first thing before I had eaten anything!!! :rotfl2:

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-10-2009, 04:15 AM

We did Akershus for dinner, and I enjoyed it alot. It had some different foods, but we left full and enjoyed what we had. The desserts were a little strange though, and I only enjoyed the skool bread, minus the coconut. There is lots to chose from on the buffet part, and you can make a meal out of that alone.

Thanks - we might try that next year. I like to add a few new places on each trip!

If you want authentic chicken wings, then you need to come visit me in Buffalo. We are the home of the chicken wing! I always think it's so funny that the rest of the country and the world calls them Buffalo wings. No one here does. We do have a few Buffalo Wild Wing restaurants around here, but they don't come close to the real wing places. I hope you don't mind if I take a side trip:
!

I am in the minority of people who had no idea buffalo wings came from Buffalo, so thanks!!!!!:goodvibes I don't know if its my geography or my "food-history" I need to work on!!!!! Tony and I really want to do an American road-trip one day, so that will definitely be on our list of spots to hit! :thumbsup2

I've been trying to avoid your Dining TR as it's making me soooo hungry when I'm on a diet - but I'm so glad you enjoyed Buffalo Wild Wings! You went to 'our' BWW too - the top one on I Drive nearish to Wet'n'Wild?! We went there 3 or 4 times this trip to last us until next year and stocked up on the sauce bottles they sell. I'm not as brave as you two and prefer the Honey BBQ or Parmesan Garlic. If you ever go again, their onion rings are TDF and I'm not really an OR person - I think it's the southwestern ranch! Mmmm!! We've had some 'buffalo wild wings' since we got back and it tastes of Orlando, heehee! On our last lunchtime I made a total pig of myself as we shared the onion rings, but I had 16 wings to myself :laughing:

Great Kona pics, I LOVE Kona for breakfast especially the pancakes! Ooooh and the No Way Jose! Every year I say I want one of those and never make it! It looks sooo delicious!

OK defeated the object - I am hungry :laughing:

Oh, I forgot to mention! I had proper wings just for you at Margaritaville! The wings were lovely but wasn't keen on the sauce, but as least we had it on the side :)

Hey you! I am so glad you recommended BWW - we just LOVED it! I will taake your further recommendations next time and have the onion rings! May also try a cooler sauce next time :scared:! We didn't think to stock up on sauce while we were there :sad2:

Well done on the proper wings!!!! Don't they just taste better?!!!!:goodvibes

All I think about when i think of the holiday is those divine pancakes! They can't be that hard to make actually . . .?!

I LOVE the Pineapple Macadamia Pancakes from Kona:worship: I might try the Kona Pressed Coffee next trip (I'm always afraid it might be too strong:confused3

Yes the coffee is really good. I'm not a fan of strong coffee either - it does have a fairly strong flavor but not overpowering, and its lovely and rich.

I have really enjoyed reading your TR and seeing your pictures. I also love the wings at Buffalo Wild Wings. You mentioned seeing the ribs on the menu. I really wouldn't recommend them if your looking for really good ribs. Their ribs are just OK at best. Stick to the wings and you'll always leave satisfied. Save the ribs for a BBQ or steak house where they do them better.

Thanks for the tip! I will happily stick with the wings now!! :thumbsup2

Thanks for the CP dinner review. We always have breakfast there, but I'm thinking of trying dinner next time. That pizza Tony had at House of Blues looked wonderful. Loving the reviews and pictures!

He really loved that pizza! It looked good but i never get to try it as I always have to have the ribs there!

I've been to the Anchor Bar...pretty good. To be honest, I'm a pretty big fan of Buffalo Wild Wings...I love their boneless wings!!

I don't know where the OP puts all this food!!! You're so tiny!

Somehow I absorb it all on holiday, then the second I get home it seems to hit me (I swear its to do with the air pressure on the plane) and I go up about two sizes over night! Thats completely true!

I'd like to split an order of those ribs with someone. Damn, that's a large order! :eek: Everything looked incredible as always. And I haven't tried the Kona pancakes, but I really want to now. :goodvibes

Oh yes you must put them on your next gastro - journey plan!!! :goodvibes

Longtime lurker on the food reports, and I must really say that I love your reviews (they make me VERY hungry!) The "off-site" also adds to it, and almost makes me wish (gasp!) that I didn't have free dining yet again in September! So much more American food out there in Orlando to sample.

Thanks for yoru kind words!:goodvibes
That was our only regret about the dining plan this year, we didn't go off-site quite as much as usual.

Hooray for rebates!!! I am glad the travel agency is making it right and you can go on your Christmas trip!!

I can't believe that your dog ate a sock!! That's hilarious since it turned out ok!! I am always curius about dog behavior, as they can be so bizarre at times!!

Enjoying the reviews and looking forward to more!!

He is such a pig of a dog! He once ate a whole (dead) bird on the field when we were walking him - it was bigger than him. I think he gets it from us . . .!!!!!

Yeay for off-site! I've only eaten a few meals on disney property, and whilst they've been great I just prefer dining off-site for value/choice. That doesn't mean that I don't love Sci Fi Diner and Beaches and Cream though, lol.

I am dying to try Sci-Fi next year - have you had some good meals there?

I just added breakfast at both Crystal Palace & Kona Cafe, thanks to your wonderful reviews. You're not very good for my trip budget but, what the heck it's a vacation & another $100 or so won't hurt us.

I can't wait for those macadamia nut pancakes!

I am sorry about your budget :) but it will be so worth it!!!!! You have to be able to eat exactly what you fancy on vacation!!!

Subscribing!!! I LOVE your reviews-- the Ohana one got me so excited for 9:45 on Aug 23 (my ressie!)

Ohh have a great time there!!

I've been following along faithfully, and just wanted to chime in that ESPN at the BWI does flaming hot wings. You can order them by degrees of "hotness". My son ordered them as hot as they come. The server asked him if he was sure he really wanted to do that. He only got through half before declaring himself beat. So, if you're desperate for an on-site place for hot wings, might be worth a try!

Thats a really good tip, thanks!! I will try that next year definitely.:thumbsup2

They are really good, DH has to make a stop there every trip!:thumbsup2

Great news, I didn't think of trying there!

Nix

07-10-2009, 10:45 AM

Sci Fi is grrreat for lunch. It's standard Burger/diner faire obviously but the setting just makes it for me (I'm a massive geek). Last time I was there had an awesome waiter too, which made it for us.

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-10-2009, 03:20 PM

We started today with breakfast at Chef Mickey’s. We had dinner here last year and just loved it, so building up to the trip we were really looking forward to this meal. Come the morning itself and we didn’t really fancy going – neither of us were hungry to be honest, having eaten a years worth of food in 12 days already! But we headed off. When we got there I especially asked not to be in a side room as last year we missed all the action, I was told the side room was now the quick service area (which it was) so settled down to wait, confident we would be in a nice central area.

It was packed in the waiting area, and I think we waited about 15 minutes to be seated. We got taken to our seat, and we weren’t very happy to be honest! It was another side area, to the far left of the room, only about 12 tables in there, very squished up, and I was very next to the door where the cast members were taking used plates etc, so had a constant stream of people bustling in and out. It drove me mad!

To be honest I don’t have a very good report to give of this place – whether it was as bad as I felt, or whether it felt extra bad because I was a bit grumpy about the location I don’t know, but I wouldn’t come for breakfast again, and it has tainted the memory of the dinner we had a little! First the location, which I have already said was rubbish. I thought the character interaction was quite poor. It took FORVEVER for them all to come round – to the stage when we were sitting there just with drinks for the last 10 minutes waiting for the last character because we couldn’t stretch the food out any longer. Interaction was also very rushed I thought, literally a photo and then they left – they didn’t play around at all. Our server – considering where we were sitting she had to keep passing us – was extremely poor at clearing the table of our plates. She also brought the bill out way before we had finished – a pet peeve of mine!

Food – because I wasn’t very hungry I was just going to have some cakes and Danishes for breakfast – I really fancied those. SO disappointed to get to the counter and discover there were no muffins as I had really wanted those. I had a croissant and a chocolate croissant which were both really nice, a Krispy Kreme donut which was good, and some fresh fruit

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Tony had fruit, a krispy Krème, and a cherry Danish – he really liked them.

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Cereal was lovely. You probably don’t want to see a cereal picture, but here goes!!! Yummy granola!

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He then had cereal (cornflakes) a choc croissant, and a brownie. Again, he enjoyed them.

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I tried a hot plate but didn’t like anything very much, apart from the cinnamon roll which was lovely. The cheesy potatoes were nasty – it was the fake cheese. The pizza was egg and bacon – I was so disappointed. Last year when we were here I checked the menu and they did the peanut butter and jelly pizza that I had tried in DLR – I had been looking forward to that for a year, but it wasn’t to be! The potatoes and biscuit and gravy were OK, nothing special.

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Tony finished with one of the cinnamon rolls I recommended, some mini pancakes, and another brownie (looking back I must have been really moody, not to have tried one of them!!!).

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Tony gives it 8.5/10 – he also didn’t like the location but thought the food was good. I am only a 6/10. Sorry - Bit of a negative review there from me! I will try dinner there again, but not breakfast.

Lunch we were torn between the Earl or WGP express again, eventually deciding upon the Earl of Sandwich for a last visit (or so we thought at the time!). I went for my favourite – The Original (fresh roasted beef, cheddar and creamy horseradish sauce). Tony tried something different – the Italian (salami, capicola, roasted ham, mortadella, mozzarella cheese, roma tomato and Zesty Italian dressing). Mine was excellent as always – I just cannot get enough of this sandwich 10/10. Tony’s was very good as well – I tried some and it tasted like a meat feast pizza – yummy!!! Tony gave it 8.5/10, and I would definitely order it for me in future. Today’s brownie was super-moist! I will never tire of the Earl!

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We went to Ghirardelli’s for deserts and shared a “Strike it Rich” (Butterscotch Hot Fudge Sundae - butter pecan ice cream with butterscotch and golden almond nuggets under a layer of vanilla ice cream, hot fudge, whipped cream, chopped almonds and a cherry). This was blooming excellent! We both give it 10/10 and think it was the best of the trip. There was so much butterscotch sauce - it was unbelievable!

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Dinner was meant to be the Cheesecake Factory (off-site). However as I had cancelled Trails End a few nights earlier we had some spare table credits to use up and decided to spend the night in Epcot. Everywhere was fully booked apart from Nine Dragons, which could fit us in an “any time” according to Disney Dining – very ominous!!!!! We decided to go there and have a look at the menu, and if we didn’t like the look of it head to Beaches n Cream again.

Well on the walk there the heavens literally opened. I have never seen such rain. I was quite literally, without any exaggeration, soaked through to my skin when we arrived. Well, whatever the menu at Nine Dragons was like there was no way I was going out in that again. I was in a vile mood as there were no electric hand dryers to try dry my clothes with, I was cold, and I was in a restaurant I didn’t want to be in, and so was not in a receptive mood to try and enjoy a meal.

Which makes this more of a surprise – despite my wet underwear, my running mascara, and my soggy, ruined hair, this turned out to be my favourite meal of the trip! We got there about 20 minutes early, and were seated straight away. The restaurant was half empty the entire time we were there, which is such a shame for them as it is so good. Service was impeccable the whole way through – fast, attentive, friendly and accurate. The theming in the restaurant was very good.

We both decided to go for the set dinner – a four course meal that is included on the dining plan.

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It started with Dim Sum – pot stickers and vegetable sprint rolls with dipping sauces. We got one of these each which was very generous for a set menu we thought! These were really good and fresh, and the dipping sauces were lovely and tasty.

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Next we both choose Chicken Consommé with Pork Dumplings. I loved this – I adore clear soups and this was really nice. Very light.

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We were told we could pick anything from the menu for our entrée, rather than sticking to the options on the special menu. I ordered the sweet and sour pork, and Tony ordered the pepper beef. Tony's came with rice - mine came with noodles but I asked for rice instead. We asked for an extra plate so that we could share these – the manager himself brought us that over, and he was very charming and polite.

These were absolutely lovely and tasty. I think I have thought about the pork every day since we have got home, and drooled just a little bit. It was so fresh, and the batter was so crispy. And loads of sweet and sour sauce. The portions were massive – neither of us could finish. The beef was really good – loads of pepper.

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For dessert I had ginger ice-cream, and Tony had ginger cake. I often go to our local theatre at home just to get ginger ice-cream, as I don’t know anywhere else locally to get it, so this was a real treat! Very nice – creamy and loads of ginger, but again I couldn’t finish it! Tony liked his cake.

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This was my best meal of the trip and we will eat here again; service, food, menu choices and ambiance were all perfect and it’s a 10/10. Everything tasted so freshly prepared. I can’t understand how it was half empty?! Tony also gives it 10/10 and says “Excellent service and food. Fresh food and very tasty. Recommended” which says it for both of us! If you like Chinese food book here!!!!

We were also given these to do while we were waiting for dessert . . . we marked each other. Mine is the top one so I will leave you this to judge . . . I think I was a bit of a harsh marker on poor Tony’s!!!!!

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Up soon . . . POR breakfast, Grand Floridian Café lunch, and Raglan Road dinner.

lovinwdw

07-10-2009, 03:46 PM

I never tire of your updated reviews!!!! I'm sorry your Chef Mickeys breakfast wasn't so good...but i'm glad Earl made up for it! As far as Nine Dragons, that place has been hit or miss for us. We went on our honeymoon and loved it so much that we went back during our trip. We went again in our 2005 and 2006 trips and the food was terrible. I'm glad you had a great meal there...maybe we'll try it out while we're there this year. Those eggrolls and dumplings look fantastic!

Cyndibear

07-10-2009, 05:15 PM

Just enjoying your report sooooo much! Earl of Sandwich ROCKS!!! We just love this place too.

Cyndi

disneynewbee

07-10-2009, 05:21 PM

Yummy! Thanks for the great reviews. How close is Earl's and Ghirardelli’s? I've been to Earl's a few times but never Ghiradelli's, I don't even remember seeing it. I think it might make a great snack after EOS on our next trip and I can see how their ice cream compares to Beaches and Cream. Now I'm really torn between the italian and the tuna that I normally get. Hmmm decisions decisions. You know how crazy I must be reading this right now? I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth out on Tuesday and can't even open my mouth wide enough to stick my fingers in yet and I'm living off of pudding and jello. Ahhhh I want to eat!

LUVDZNY2008

07-10-2009, 07:16 PM

I don't like being put in a side room at Chef Mickey either!! The ice cream sundae looks delicious:worship:

Epcot luvr

07-11-2009, 01:01 AM

Sonya,
:worship: Bravo ,another wonderful post. I am sure the servers in the restaurants must look at how tiny you are and think you will eat like a bird. I have never thought to try Nine Dragons, I have no idea why I haven't. I will now be adding it to my December must do list. Thanks so much for allowing me to "virtually" dine with you and Tony.

nel79

07-11-2009, 01:09 AM

I would definitely keep Nine Dragons in mind next time!:)

PixieDustandEeyore

07-11-2009, 02:52 AM

Totally loving your reviews... We did chef mickeys for breakfast and after so many great breakfasts it doesnt seem as good anymore.. we were in the same side room as you man isnt it cramped there?!

torsie24

07-11-2009, 04:55 AM

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, those sandwiches look sooooooooooooo good! 82 days until the Earl! :banana:

That chinese definitely looks amazing! I'll definitely keep it in mind if we get hungry in Epcot one evening!

Shame about Cafe Mickey - I'm glad we don't have it booked now as I've read far too many reviews like yours lately. I think they need to rethink their meals and layout a bit perhaps.

SunnieRN

07-11-2009, 04:56 AM

I will answer the rest later, just wanted to say I am SO with you!!!!!!!:rotfl: It doesn't help that the logo of Buffalo Wild Wings is a buffalo!!! I thought it was to do with hot wings, and buffalo's having a hot, wild temper!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This is extreemly logical and even though I knew the wings origination, this took some real thought!! Kudos!

He is such a pig of a dog! He once ate a whole (dead) bird on the field when we were walking him - it was bigger than him. I think he gets it from us . . .!!!!!

lol, the more I hear about him, the more he cracks me up!!:lmao:

Looking forward to more reviews!! We were going to go to Nine Dragons for lunch during our Sept. trip and the dining CM said, "why don't you try Le Cellier instead", I said "Umm, o.k., if you can find me a table for 5." Then she did!:woohoo: So we'll do the dragon next trip!!;)

Leitadala

07-12-2009, 03:59 PM

We recently read a HORRIBLE review of Nine Dragons and are so pleased to read your glowing review of it! It definitely looks tastey! And the more Ghirardelli’s you show the more I'm thinking I need to go there lol. Did they take any snack credits there?

Becx N Gav

07-13-2009, 09:05 AM

That's such a shame CM's wasn't up to scratch :sad2:

I have to say I was suprised you gave Nine Dragons a good review as generally you don't hear good things. I think it's not busy as you can get a Chinese anywhere whereas the other types of food are a bit more exotic (exept the Fish N Chips to us :rotfl:)

Oh how I could scoff a sarnie from Earls right now popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

Pinky166

07-13-2009, 11:37 AM

Oh yummy, yummy, yummy...I am so hungry having just read half or your report in one go. Looking forward to drooling over more later. :thumbsup2

(Note to self - up to page 18)

tink1957

07-13-2009, 11:39 AM

We dined at Nine Dragons for lunch twice before the present renovations & loved it. I didn't see the menu items you ordered on the Allears menus, are they included in the regular DDP or just the Deluxe DDP? We went ahead & booked an ADR anyway for our last night. Thanks for the good reviews.:flower3:

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-14-2009, 05:53 AM

Ok, I'm a big Dork. I never knew that Buffalo wings had anything to do with the city. I thought it had something to do wit hthe animal, and I never could figure out what. LOL!
Now don't make fun of me. :rolleyes1

I am so with you!! We will be dunce's together!!:rotfl:

:lmao::rotfl: Sorry, I had to!! PRICELESS!! LOL!!

Somebody's having a Jessica Simpson moment! Hint: Chicken of the Sea is really tuna! LOL

We have earned our blonds status today!!!!!:rotfl2:

:lmao:
And have you ever tasted Buffalo? Yuck! Around here, buffalo wings has to do with the sauce. I did know that the ORIGINAL wings were from Buffalo, but we have adopted the buffalo wings as chicken wings with hot sauce. Kudos to Buffalo. :goodvibes

No I never tasted buffalo! I haven't seen that available on the DDP!!!:rotfl:

Sci Fi is grrreat for lunch. It's standard Burger/diner faire obviously but the setting just makes it for me (I'm a massive geek). Last time I was there had an awesome waiter too, which made it for us.

We are going to try there next year and have a rest from prime Time I think! I have seen some nice reviews of it lately!

I never tire of your updated reviews!!!! I'm sorry your Chef Mickeys breakfast wasn't so good...but i'm glad Earl made up for it! As far as Nine Dragons, that place has been hit or miss for us. We went on our honeymoon and loved it so much that we went back during our trip. We went again in our 2005 and 2006 trips and the food was terrible. I'm glad you had a great meal there...maybe we'll try it out while we're there this year. Those eggrolls and dumplings look fantastic!

They were good!!! It takes a good meal to make me forget I have wet underwear on!!!!!!

Just enjoying your report sooooo much! Earl of Sandwich ROCKS!!! We just love this place too.

Cyndi

Best sandwiches in the entire universe!!:thumbsup2

Yummy! Thanks for the great reviews. How close is Earl's and Ghirardelli’s? I've been to Earl's a few times but never Ghiradelli's, I don't even remember seeing it. I think it might make a great snack after EOS on our next trip and I can see how their ice cream compares to Beaches and Cream. Now I'm really torn between the italian and the tuna that I normally get. Hmmm decisions decisions. You know how crazy I must be reading this right now? I got all 4 of my wisdom teeth out on Tuesday and can't even open my mouth wide enough to stick my fingers in yet and I'm living off of pudding and jello. Ahhhh I want to eat!

If you are standing looking at World of Disney, EoS is on your left . . . Ghirerdelli's is on the other side of World of Disney, on your right . .. towards MacDonalds.

The Italian was good enough to make me order it next year (yes I'm planning already) instead of my beloved Original on one visit.

You poor thing with your teeth :hug: - I hope you are feeling a bit better now :goodvibes

I don't like being put in a side room at Chef Mickey either!! The ice cream sundae looks delicious:worship:

There are two many sides rooms there! Next time I am going to specify main dining room, and wait as long as necessary!

Sonya,
:worship: Bravo ,another wonderful post. I am sure the servers in the restaurants must look at how tiny you are and think you will eat like a bird. I have never thought to try Nine Dragons, I have no idea why I haven't. I will now be adding it to my December must do list. Thanks so much for allowing me to "virtually" dine with you and Tony.

Thatks for reading along :goodvibes . I hope you enjoy Nine Dragons!!

I would definitely keep Nine Dragons in mind next time!:)

Definitely worth a try :goodvibes

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-14-2009, 06:04 AM

Totally loving your reviews... We did chef mickeys for breakfast and after so many great breakfasts it doesnt seem as good anymore.. we were in the same side room as you man isnt it cramped there?!

I will definitely try dinner again, but I didn't feel the breakfast spark! I know - how many people did they squeeze in that tiny little side room?!!!!:sad2:

Mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, those sandwiches look sooooooooooooo good! 82 days until the Earl! :banana:

That chinese definitely looks amazing! I'll definitely keep it in mind if we get hungry in Epcot one evening!

Shame about Cafe Mickey - I'm glad we don't have it booked now as I've read far too many reviews like yours lately. I think they need to rethink their meals and layout a bit perhaps.

Your trip is getting so much closer! How many Earl visits are you planning?!

Looking forward to more reviews!! We were going to go to Nine Dragons for lunch during our Sept. trip and the dining CM said, "why don't you try Le Cellier instead", I said "Umm, o.k., if you can find me a table for 5." Then she did!:woohoo: So we'll do the dragon next trip!!;)

Wow - you were lucky with Le Cellier!! I don't blame you for taking them up on that offer, but I hope you get to try 9 Dragons as well!!

We recently read a HORRIBLE review of Nine Dragons and are so pleased to read your glowing review of it! It definitely looks tastey! And the more Ghirardelli’s you show the more I'm thinking I need to go there lol. Did they take any snack credits there?

No they aren't on the dining plan unfortunately, so you have to head over to Goofy's to use those credits up once you have had your icecream!!:goodvibes

That's such a shame CM's wasn't up to scratch :sad2:

I have to say I was suprised you gave Nine Dragons a good review as generally you don't hear good things. I think it's not busy as you can get a Chinese anywhere whereas the other types of food are a bit more exotic (exept the Fish N Chips to us :rotfl:)

Oh how I could scoff a sarnie from Earls right now popcorn:: popcorn:: popcorn::

I think it seemed like an extra treat to me because we hardly ever have chinese at home (we always go for pizza if we fancy a junk out!!), I know what you mean though!!:goodvibes It was really tasty though and we will defi try it again next year!

Oh yummy, yummy, yummy...I am so hungry having just read half or your report in one go. Looking forward to drooling over more later. :thumbsup2

(Note to self - up to page 18)

Thanks for the kind comments!:goodvibes

We dined at Nine Dragons for lunch twice before the present renovations & loved it. I didn't see the menu items you ordered on the Allears menus, are they included in the regular DDP or just the Deluxe DDP? We went ahead & booked an ADR anyway for our last night. Thanks for the good reviews.:flower3:

We are just on the regular dining plan, so it was all included on that! Somuch food!!!! No, the menu we picked from isn't on allears so I was glad I took a photo of it for reference!!!! Hoep you enjoy your meal there!!!

Very busy week at work, but hopefully will get an update up tonight!!!:goodvibes

torsie24

07-14-2009, 06:13 AM

Your trip is getting so much closer! How many Earl visits are you planning?!

At least 2! Hopefully like 4!! Earl earl earl!!

jopaly

07-14-2009, 03:50 PM

Becx N Gav

07-14-2009, 04:03 PM

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-20-2009, 07:09 AM

Hello, sorry I neglected this report last week- was just manic here! Haven't got my notes with me today but promise another update tomorrow!

Becx N Gav

07-20-2009, 08:07 AM

Hello, sorry I neglected this report last week- was just manic here! Haven't got my notes with me today but promise another update tomorrow!

:cool1: :woohoo: :yay:

Pinky166

07-20-2009, 08:35 AM

Hello, sorry I neglected this report last week- was just manic here! Haven't got my notes with me today but promise another update tomorrow!

I look forward to it. :)

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-21-2009, 02:40 PM

We started today at the hotel, and had our usual beignets. Instead of cereal Tony got us a Cheese Danish to try. I have spent my entire junk-food life avoiding cheese Danishes, thinking they sound ghastly. Well who is the idiot now?!!! They are lovely! It was like eating a cheesecake for breakfast, which can never be wrong!! We both gave breakfast 9/10.

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We were at DHS this morning, and I spent the entire morning trying to talk Tony into trying Sci-Fi for lunch so we could try the oreo milkshake, and he just wouldn’t give in. I couldn’t understand it. . . we will find out why later! So we headed off to Grand Floridian Café for lunch as planned.

I decided to order the sandwich which I absolutely adored last year – the Roast Beef Sandwich - (Balsamic Onions, Pesto Mayonnaise, Arugula Salad, and Tomatoes served on Focaccia with Marinated Cucumber Salad or Home Made Chips). Tony went for the Angus Chuck Cheeseburger - served with Marinated Cucumber Salad or French Fries, and we agreed to split them so we could try them both.

The sandwich was Ok. Nothing wrong with it, but I couldn’t really work out what it was that I loved so much about it last year. It was tasty and fresh, but nothing that made me want to race back again. The fresh potato chips were lovely – we both gave them 10/10! Tony gave the sandwich 7/10 and I gave it 8. The burger was really good – really thick, juicy patty and lovely and fresh – 9/10 from both of us!

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Then the reason for Tony’s refusal to go to Sci-Fi became clear . . . this arrived!!
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The Cinderella castle cake!!!! It was really good and creamy! The bottom part is a cake, and the castle was hollow white chocolate. I would probably recommend the slipper slightly more as I loved the chocolate mousse that came with that, but this was really yummy as well, and a lovely surprise, bless him!:love:

Dinner was where we always go our last night, Raglan Road. While waiting to be seated we bumped into Jane and Jim who were going to be on our cruise starting the next day – it was lovely to finally meet them after chatting online for so long! I thought I recognised them from their picture, so made Tony follow them around the Raglan Road shop to see if he could hear their names!!!!! :rotfl2:

Anyway, we got seated after about a 10 minute wait. I had been planning for a year what I was going to have. Heaven on Earth (baby back ribs in guiness and honey glaze) and Goats Town (goats cheese salad). Didn’t even need to look at the menu . . . that is until our waiter announced they were out of goats cheese. :scared1: :sad2:Devastated is not the word. This is by far the best goats cheese dish I have had anywhere in my life, and I always look so forward to it from one year to the next. I was absolutely inconsolable. The waiter saw how upset I was and told me to come back the next night for some . . . I felt it would be a little far to swim back, but said I would consider it!:rolleyes:

I should say service was very good all evening. He was very attentive and friendly. We booked a late-ish meal so we could see the band and dancing – this was good but VERY loud – we couldn’t hear ourselves think to be honest. Maybe not the best place for a romantic date!

In the end I ordered the heaven on earth, and fish and chips. Tony ordered drunk chicken (whisky glazed chicken kebab) and meatballs & pasta.

The ribs were absolutely lovely. Loads of meet on them, and a lovely flavour. I could have eaten another portion quite happily! They get 10/10, and accolade of best ribs on Disney!

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Tony gave his chicken dish 6/10. It was a huge portion – basically two whole chicken breasts on sticks!

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The soda bread came out with dipping oils - this was in muffin form this year and was lovely. It has such a deep taste and was crispy on the outside and really soft in the middle.

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The fish and chips were nice . . . I just didn’t really fancy them. If you want fish and chips I highly recommend them as they were lovely and fresh, but I needed me the goats cheese! They get 8/10.

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Tony really enjoyed the meatballs and pasta and gave them 9/10 – they were a massive portion, and very tasty according to his notes! I can't find these on the online menus, and we can't remember exactly what they were. We think they were pork meatballs, in a tomato sauce with penne pasta.

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We were too stuffed for a dessert . . . ::eek:

I would definitely return here, we have never had a bad meal here yet . . . hopefully next year they will order enough goats cheese in to satisfy my needs though!!!!!!

Coming next I will do the very last day of our trip (after the cruise) which is Beaches n Cream and Earl of Sandwich (I know, again!!), before returning to the cruise!

Becx N Gav

07-21-2009, 03:37 PM

I can't believe they didn't have the goats cheese :scared1:

I can't wait to get back to Raglan Road for the Dunbrody Kiss :cloud9: It was delish :lovestruc

Awww how sweet of Tony to get you both the slipper and the castle cake :love: top points to him :thumbsup2
I mentioned it to DH in the hopes he might suprise me - doubt it though :rolleyes:

Can't wait to see what you guys ate on the cruise :rotfl: I was very impressed with the food on the Wonder popcorn::

Thanks for the update

mmmears

07-21-2009, 04:48 PM

Great update -- sorry they didn't have the goat cheese, though. I'm really enjoying your dining review!:)

TigerKat

07-21-2009, 05:09 PM

Well no wonder he wouldn't agree to Sci-Fi.....how sweet!!!!!:cloud9:

Kellyh123

07-21-2009, 05:48 PM

I ordered that cake for my daughter at the Grand Floridian last year for her birthday. We both agreed it was the best frosting we had ever had!

MrsSpratt

07-21-2009, 06:49 PM

Great updates - can't wait for the cruise!

Mrs. Spratt

Dizneyholic

07-21-2009, 07:40 PM

Bummer about the goat cheese but I'm sure you'll make up for it next time!!!

We love the Toffee Sticky pudding at RR. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!!

lovinwdw

07-21-2009, 08:15 PM

Yet another great update! What a sweet hubby Tony is to surprise you with that yummy dessert! I wish mine would use his noggin once and a while and do something like that for me since I put so much work into planning our trip. Sorry about the goat cheese, but the ribs looked quite tasty!

BreTyPres87

07-21-2009, 10:41 PM

I just read all of those pages of reviews and now i'm hungry! Your pics are so great and I love your commentary on everything! Nine Dragons was a restaurant that I hadn't considered prior to seeing that review.. now i'm going to have to make it fit in somewhere
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ragtopday

07-22-2009, 04:37 PM

Awwwww! Tony is so sweet! :love: That white chocolate castle looks divine - I adore white chocolate! Yeah, yeah, I know it's not really "chocolate", but my tongue doesn't care!

I cannot WAIT to hear about the cruise - the countdown to mine is getting lower everyday!

PixieDustandEeyore

07-22-2009, 11:24 PM

I love raglan road! :) and the cake is so pretty ..too pretty to eat. :)

jenseib

07-24-2009, 06:19 PM

Now were those ribs and chicken breasts appetizers and then you got a meal after> Wow. It looks like so much, but oh so good!

irongirlof12

07-25-2009, 12:54 PM

that little castle is too darn cute :lovestruc

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

07-30-2009, 05:07 AM

OK....I'm ashamed to say that only read what you've written to date tonight...I am a fan, but we have been so down since we returned on 12th June after our 17 night break that I haven't been able to face the sunshine which the Disboards offer. However, I'm thinking about next years trip now and you are providing inspiration!!

Can't wait to read more.:thumbsup2

Thanks! I know how you feel, I havent been on the boards too much lately - its so hard when your next trip is ages away.

I know what you mean about the blues when you get home :sad1: I have to fnd something to do when I'm not planning - after our trip in Sept this year we'll have 15 months til the next one (I'm not complaining but we've been spoilt in previous years), I really should get around to scrap booking our pictures :rolleyes:

I noticed you're from Northants - we're from there too :yay:

Can't wait for the update I need a bit of food porn :lmao:

I'm with you! 15 months to go! I dont know whether to be depressed, or pleased at least I have something to look forward to!

I can't wait to get back to Raglan Road for the Dunbrody Kiss :cloud9: It was delish :lovestruc

Awww how sweet of Tony to get you both the slipper and the castle cake :love: top points to him :thumbsup2
I mentioned it to DH in the hopes he might suprise me - doubt it though :rolleyes:

Can't wait to see what you guys ate on the cruise :rotfl: I was very impressed with the food on the Wonder popcorn::

Thanks for the update

I can't believe we didnt have room for dessert there this year! Very disappointed in myself!!

You will have to send your DH instructions on how to order the cakes!!! If you make it a little easier for them it seems to work!

Great update -- sorry they didn't have the goat cheese, though. I'm really enjoying your dining review!:)

Thanks!:thumbsup2

Well no wonder he wouldn't agree to Sci-Fi.....how sweet!!!!!:cloud9:

I know, I feel really bad as I moaned at him all morning about wanting to try somethign different!!!!

I ordered that cake for my daughter at the Grand Floridian last year for her birthday. We both agreed it was the best frosting we had ever had!

It was so rich and sweet! :love:

Great updates - can't wait for the cruise!

Mrs. Spratt

Coming soon!

Bummer about the goat cheese but I'm sure you'll make up for it next time!!!

We love the Toffee Sticky pudding at RR. My mouth is watering just thinking about it!!

Oh, that sounds good! I don't think we even SAW the dessert menu this year . . . we are ameuturs!!!

Yet another great update! What a sweet hubby Tony is to surprise you with that yummy dessert! I wish mine would use his noggin once and a while and do something like that for me since I put so much work into planning our trip. Sorry about the goat cheese, but the ribs looked quite tasty!

It is nice to get a little treat! The ribs were excellent - definitely the best of the trip!

I just read all of those pages of reviews and now i'm hungry! Your pics are so great and I love your commentary on everything! Nine Dragons was a restaurant that I hadn't considered prior to seeing that review.. now i'm going to have to make it fit in somewhere
:scared1:

Thanks very much!

I cannot WAIT to hear about the cruise - the countdown to mine is getting lower everyday!

Its even closer now!!!:cool1:

I love raglan road! :) and the cake is so pretty ..too pretty to eat. :)

I did feel bad when I destroyed it all in 10 seconds flat!

Now were those ribs and chicken breasts appetizers and then you got a meal after> Wow. It looks like so much, but oh so good!

Yup - they were appetisers!! I have seen reviews in the past saying that RR has really small portions, but we have always come away full!!!

that little castle is too darn cute :lovestruc

Isn't it adorable?!!

Am off work next week (yey!! :cool1:) so will get this all finished off then!!

irongirlof12

07-31-2009, 01:28 PM

Sonya, I am off work next week as well, so I can read em as you type em, fab :cool1:

dd50

07-31-2009, 04:01 PM

Sorry you didn't have a great experience at CM. We are going to dinner and hope it is better. Seems most people don't like it lately.

I am going to Earl of Sandwich and can't make up my mind about the original or the Italian so I will have to go twice.

That sundae looks so good and I bet my kids could finish it off with no problem.

Glad you liked Nine Dragons. I have never been there but there is always a next time. Now you got me wanting Sweet & Sour Pork.

What a thoughtful husband you have, you get a slipper and a castle cake. Guess he is a keeper.:rotfl2:

How sad is that? You have been dreaming of the goat cheese for a year and they don't have any.

Epcot luvr

07-31-2009, 10:00 PM

Can't wait to hear about your cruise. Can you believe we have never tried Earl of Sandwich, I need to google and see if they have any locations close to me in Atlanta. Your descriptions of their sandwiches make my mouth water. Great reporting Sonya, how sweet about the cake, you have a keeper in Tony!!!

Shleedogg

08-01-2009, 06:07 PM

If you want authentic chicken wings, then you need to come visit me in Buffalo. We are the home of the chicken wing! I always think it's so funny that the rest of the country and the world calls them Buffalo wings. No one here does. We do have a few Buffalo Wild Wing restaurants around here, but they don't come close to the real wing places. I hope you don't mind if I take a side trip:

The Anchor Bar is the originator of the chicken wing. I've never been there, but my personal favorite is Duff's. I've heard from people who have had both, and Duff's always wins hands down. I don't know if you can order them and have them shipped out, but they are SO good!

I'm from Batavia, small world! I agree, Duff's has amazing wings!

I'm also partial to Pontillo's (Batavia pizzeria)medium wings.

funkenzie1

08-01-2009, 07:00 PM

I WANT A MAGIC COOKIE BAR:mad:hey just out of curiosity what kind of krispy kreme doghnut was the one in the top right corner

creativeamanda

08-01-2009, 07:33 PM

I always love your food reports. I really appreciate the Ohana one, because I totally forgot about their banana dessert! DD10 has a severe banana allergy!

Pays to look at the dining reports!

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

08-06-2009, 02:18 PM

Sorry about how long this is taking me, real-life is getting in the way bad this year! On the plus side we have now booked next years trip, so I need to start planning where to eat! Yey!! :cool1: I need to get reading some food reviews again, I have been very slack!

On to our very last day. We had breakfast bright and early onboard the Magic, as we wanted to take advantage of a last, full day in the parks, so by the time we finally made it to MK we were starving. So starving that our first stop just had to be Main St Bakery!! We shared another one of the huge brownies, and a big scoop of creamy ice-cream. This was as good as the first (walnut) one – so dense and rich – and the ice-cream complimented it perfectly. I really recommend these brownies!

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Lunch was back to our old favourite . . . Beaches and Cream. We had to wait about 45 minutes for a table to open up this time. I couldn’t choose between the chilli cheese dog or the cheese burger, so decided we should order one of each and have half each. Tony reeeeeally wanted a burger and STILL hasn’t forgiven me for making him sacrifice half of his :sad2:! And to be fair he was right – I could still taste the chilli half way into the flight home!!!!! Not a good meal when you are going to be separated from your toothbrush for another 15 hours!!!!

So we ordered double cheese burger and a chilli cheese dog, both with fries. They were both as good as ever. The burger was moist and juicy, and the hot dog was absolutely top-heavy with chilli and cheese (as you know I never mark a place down on giving me too much!!). Although I wish we had got a burger each this was still a great last meal, and we gave it 9/10 each. We will definitely return again and again!

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But wait, I hear you ask, what about dessert?! Well we fell so in love with Ghirardelli’s this trip that we decided to head there again! Now I’m home and dreaming of the No Way Hose I am wondering what exactly possessed me, but at the time it seemed a good idea! So we headed off and both ordered the mint bliss – but this time I ordered mine in the waffle bowl as I was dying to try one! I am a sucker for waffle cones and this was good – so thick it was hard to break bits off. The sundaes were as good as ever as well – loads of ice-cream, cream and sauce. A perfect ending to our eating festivities!

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Or was it?! :confused3 For as we were walking towards the car, I started moaning about what our next food would be (aeroplane food) and wondering if we could stop somewhere like Walmart and get some pre-packaged sandwiches. Then Tony (and it is moments like this that make me remember why I married him :love:) suggested going to the Earl and seeing if they had any cold sandwiches we could take with us :idea:. We walked in, and there was a whole menu of wraps we had never noticed before!!!!! Would you judge me if I said it was one of the best moments of the trip?!:rotfl2: Tony ordered the chicken Caesar (grilled chicken, mixed greens, croutons, and Caesar dressing with parmesan cheese), and I ordered the caprese (field greens tossed in balsamic vinaigrette and topped with tomato, mozzarella and basil).

The photos are bad as they were taken on the plane and I turned the flash off (I was a bit panicked about whether you are allowed to take photos on planes!!), but here they are. And I have to say – considering they had been in our bags for 7 hours at this point, un-refrigerated, and pulled around through the security machines at the airport - they were pretty good!! My wrap had gone a little soggy because of all the tomato, so I wouldn’t have that flavour again, but otherwise I will definitely be doing this every year now on our return journeys. Absolutely full of filling, really tasty wraps, and good, fresh ingredients! I felt so smug when the man next to me started eating his dire aeroplane food, and Tony and I whipped these out of the bag! A great ending!!

Caprese
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Chicken caesar
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That’s it for the Disney food now . . . but we still have some cruise reviews to come!

Pooh&OurHunny

08-06-2009, 02:33 PM

Thanks for the update...Beaches & Cream cheeseburger looks really good.

irongirlof12

08-06-2009, 02:46 PM

yum yum , can't wait for the cruise food:woohoo:

ragtopday

08-06-2009, 03:05 PM

We just added a short December trip for this year, staying at the Beach Club, and you better believe I will be having a No Way Jose, at least once, and I'm not ruling out more!

I'm confused - I thought your cruise was after your park stay? Or did you skip over the cruise and you scooted back thru Disney on your way off the ship? Maybe I missed a post that explained that - if so, I'm sorry!

I love your reviews and really hope you are able to at least start your Magic review - I sail in a tad over 2 weeks!

torsie24

08-06-2009, 03:13 PM

Great to see you back again. :) And congrats on booking for next year!! :teeth:

I can't wait for the DCL food reviews!!!!!!

Worfiedoodles

08-06-2009, 03:43 PM

That waffle bowl sundae looks incredible! You eat the yummiest food!

Maria :upsidedow

beansf

08-06-2009, 03:58 PM

Great report! Can't wait for the cruise review!:worship:

lovinwdw

08-06-2009, 04:05 PM

Man, I don't know if I would pick Ghiardelli over the No Way Jose at B&C! I would be totally torn! But I do know that I will be trying that mint bliss sundae come September!!!!!

dizneeat

08-06-2009, 04:30 PM

Another wonderful update!!! :goodvibes

And I am happy you have already booked your next Disney vacation! :cool1: More yummy food to look at for me!! :rotfl2:

I made a few notes to update my itinerary as we leave in 8 more days for another 4 weeks of Florida bliss and I guess that brownie is definitely calling my name (hope the magic cookie bars will forgive me, :lmao:) I need to try that mint ice cream cone and I never noticed the wraps at EOS either :scared1:!! What a good idea to get some for the trip home - we have a long flight with less than yummy food too!! :hug: THANK YOU for all the good tips!!! And THANK YOU for going again!!

Can't wait for the cruise food!! popcorn::

disneynewbee

08-06-2009, 07:59 PM

You went to beaches and cream and didn't get dessert :confused: I'm pretty sure that's a crime. Although that second ice cream from Ghirardelli’s doesn't look so bad either. Guess I better try them this time so I can compare.

klacey1

08-06-2009, 08:35 PM

I'm so sad you've reached the end-- I want to keeping reading more of your reviews from WDW!!

gemmybear83

08-07-2009, 06:10 AM

So sad that your at the end of WDW food report :sad1: BUT so excited at the prospect of DCL reviews! Weve got a 4 night cruise booked for our honeymoon next December :banana:

Zeebs

08-07-2009, 08:32 AM

Seriously late to the party and only found you because someone nicely commented on the last food trip report which popped up on my subscriptions.

I don't have the time for trip reports, but for you I will make an exception cause I so enjoyed your last one.

We also tried the Cheesecake factory on your recommendation on our trip, fab, loved it.

I have a recipe for a magic slice somewhere that sounds pretty much the same as the one at WDW it is lovely I haven't made it for a while might have to hunt it out again.

Kirsten

Zeebs

08-08-2009, 05:53 PM

Just finished all the reports, love your reviews, very depressed now as we won't be going for such a long time. We want a new baby and house extension in the coming year doesn't leave a lot of money for holidays to Orlando.

Look forward to the cruise reviews.

Kirsten

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

08-11-2009, 07:39 AM

Sonya, I am off work next week as well, so I can read em as you type em, fab :cool1:

Well I got one up at any rate!!!!! Blame the decorating!!!

Sorry you didn't have a great experience at CM. We are going to dinner and hope it is better. Seems most people don't like it lately.

I am going to Earl of Sandwich and can't make up my mind about the original or the Italian so I will have to go twice.

We really enjoyed CM's at dinner last year and plan on trying it again next year, its just breakfast we didn't like! Hopefully you will have a great time!

Definitely try both at the Earl if you can squeeze in two visits - they are the two I am definitely going to have again next year!

Can't wait to hear about your cruise. Can you believe we have never tried Earl of Sandwich, I need to google and see if they have any locations close to me in Atlanta. Your descriptions of their sandwiches make my mouth water. Great reporting Sonya, how sweet about the cake, you have a keeper in Tony!!!

Never tried the Earl!!!:scared1:

I WANT A MAGIC COOKIE BAR:mad:hey just out of curiosity what kind of krispy kreme doghnut was the one in the top right corner

I WANT ONE AS WELL!!!!!! Which picture are you referring to and i will try identify!!!

I always love your food reports. I really appreciate the Ohana one, because I totally forgot about their banana dessert! DD10 has a severe banana allergy!

Pays to look at the dining reports!

Phew! That's a crisis averted! And may I offer my services - if you bring me along on the trip I will eat all your DD's portion of dessert do you don't have to worry about waste!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

08-11-2009, 07:45 AM

Thanks for the update...Beaches & Cream cheeseburger looks really good.

I could really eat one right now!

yum yum , can't wait for the cruise food:woohoo:

Coming soon!

We just added a short December trip for this year, staying at the Beach Club, and you better believe I will be having a No Way Jose, at least once, and I'm not ruling out more!

I'm confused - I thought your cruise was after your park stay? Or did you skip over the cruise and you scooted back thru Disney on your way off the ship? Maybe I missed a post that explained that - if so, I'm sorry!

I love your reviews and really hope you are able to at least start your Magic review - I sail in a tad over 2 weeks!

Ohhh enjoy that No way Hose!!

The cruise was after the parks, but we went back to Disney after getting off the cruise, as our flight was a late-evening one! Any last minutes in the parks are good!

Great to see you back again. :) And congrats on booking for next year!! :teeth:

I can't wait for the DCL food reviews!!!!!!

Yey!! Thanks! I need you to start some food / trip reports soon to keep me going until then! Not long for you now!!

That waffle bowl sundae looks incredible! You eat the yummiest food!

Maria :upsidedow

The waffle bowl was a great enhancement to their menus this year!!!!! So thick and crunchy!

Great report! Can't wait for the cruise review!:worship:

Going to start this afternoon!

Man, I don't know if I would pick Ghiardelli over the No Way Jose at B&C! I would be totally torn! But I do know that I will be trying that mint bliss sundae come September!!!!!

Don't choose . .. haave both!!!!!:banana: They actually do a peanut butter one at Ghiredellis now, but I haven't got round to trying it yet!

Another wonderful update!!! :goodvibes

I made a few notes to update my itinerary as we leave in 8 more days for another 4 weeks of Florida bliss and I guess that brownie is definitely calling my name (hope the magic cookie bars will forgive me, :lmao:) I need to try that mint ice cream cone and I never noticed the wraps at EOS either :scared1:!! What a good idea to get some for the trip home - we have a long flight with less than yummy food too!! :hug: THANK YOU for all the good tips!!! And THANK YOU for going again!!

Can't wait for the cruise food!! popcorn::

Ohhhh a FOUR week food report to come from you?!! I am so in!!!

Just make sure everyone else sees the yummy food you have on the plane - we were so annoyingly smug!!!!:rotfl:

You went to beaches and cream and didn't get dessert :confused: I'm pretty sure that's a crime. Although that second ice cream from Ghirardelli’s doesn't look so bad either. Guess I better try them this time so I can compare.

I know, I know!!! It seemed like a good idea at the time!!! :confused: I needed more days really so I could try them BOTH again!!!

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

08-11-2009, 07:53 AM

I'm so sad you've reached the end-- I want to keeping reading more of your reviews from WDW!!

15 months to wait . . .:sad2: :scared1:

So sad that your at the end of WDW food report :sad1: BUT so excited at the prospect of DCL reviews! Weve got a 4 night cruise booked for our honeymoon next December :banana:

Oh which cruise? 3, 4 or 7 nights?! You will LOVE it, we had the best time! I meant to ask before, what date is your wedding? I was wondering if we will be there for it? We will be in NY from 25th - 29th November, then Disney from 29th - 11th December! If we are I am definitely going to come for a look! We always go visit the wedding pavillion again for a little look!

Seriously late to the party and only found you because someone nicely commented on the last food trip report which popped up on my subscriptions.

I don't have the time for trip reports, but for you I will make an exception cause I so enjoyed your last one.

We also tried the Cheesecake factory on your recommendation on our trip, fab, loved it.

I have a recipe for a magic slice somewhere that sounds pretty much the same as the one at WDW it is lovely I haven't made it for a while might have to hunt it out again.

Kirsten

I'm so glad you enjoyed Cheesecake Factory. We were gutted we didn't get chance to go this year! Tony has already made me put it on next years plans (not that i have started planning already :rolleyes:)

Ohh would love to see the recipe for the slice!

Just finished all the reports, love your reviews, very depressed now as we won't be going for such a long time. We want a new baby and house extension in the coming year doesn't leave a lot of money for holidays to Orlando.

Look forward to the cruise reviews.

Kirsten

Thanks for your nice comments!! At least next time you go you will have a baby to take with you - that will make it all the more special to wait for!

gemmybear83

08-11-2009, 08:03 AM

jenseib

08-11-2009, 10:20 AM

YUM! We do the Earl sandwiches for our plane trip home too. They are so good, and it lets Disney linger a little longer.

Zeebs

08-11-2009, 04:40 PM

Found the recipe for Magic Slice,

It is a New Zealand recipe but all items can be found in the UK.

I use rich tea biscuits, now obviously this isn't the Magic cookie bar thing from WDW but it is very very yummy.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups crushed plain sweet biscuits 75 g butter, melted
1 cup Nestlé Milk Choc Bits
1 cup raisins
1 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup flaked almonds
395 g can Nestlé Sweetened Condensed Milk

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line an 18cm x 28cm tray. Make sure you don’t use a larger tray than this as your base would then be too thin.

Combine the crushed biscuits and melted butter. Press in the base of the tray, like you would making a cheesecake.

Now make layers on this base, using all the ingredients and spreading it evenly, starting with the CHOC BITS, followed by the RAISINS, next the COCONUT and finally the ALMONDS.
Lastly, pour the CONDENSED MILK evenly over the top.

Bake for 25 to 30 mins or until the top is golden brown and the centre is firm. Allow to cool in pan before inverting to a chopping board and cutting it into slices. Finger licking good!

Kirsten

akayek31

08-11-2009, 10:30 PM

I can't believe I missed so many good pictures. I am drooling over these pics.

kandemom

08-12-2009, 11:17 AM

Fantastic, absoulutely fantastic. You had me LOL a lot!!! :thumbsup2

basketlacey

08-12-2009, 02:56 PM

Is it wrong that I am completely craving an ice cream sundae right now????

basketlacey

08-12-2009, 04:09 PM

Just finished the rest of the report and now I am STARVING. After looking at the nine dragons post, I want chinese for dinner. As soon as I post, I am going to scope out the freezer and pantry to see what I can throw together!

I do hope you review the food on the cruise! I would love to surprise the kids with a Disney cruise next year!

Epcot luvr

08-15-2009, 07:14 PM

Thank you very much for your wonderful report. I will be keeping an eye out for your next trip. Say thanks to Tony too, you are such an adorable couple.

PrincessTrisha

08-15-2009, 10:03 PM

ehrn

08-16-2009, 07:27 AM

Don't know if they have them where you are but here they sell Colgate Wisps. They are little disposable toothbrush-like things and they are great to have around for those in-between brushes. You can get them at any drug store in the toothpaste aisle. No more lingering chili dog, lol!!!!!

Love all your reviews!!! Having that next trip on the horizon to plan makes life much easier to deal with, don't you think??

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

08-23-2009, 01:42 PM

Now I have to start with an apology (and not just about the length of time this report has taken). No, apparently (and this is not how I remember it at all) I hardly took any food pictures on board the Magic, and no food notes?!! That doesn’t sound like me, so I have no idea what went wrong to be honest . . . so the cruise section is going to be much shorted than expected!

I shall start by saying though that the food was just all superb! Anyone who has a cruise booked is SO lucky! We didn’t have a bad bite to eat all week, from the counter service places on deck, to all the restaurants, to the room service (and yes we were eating about 5 meals a day to try everything!).

The highlight of the week (and something I have no photos of apart from one of us drinking?!) was the Palo brunch. I only booked it at the last minute when we got on board as we weren’t going to bother with it. It was superb – there was an incredible amount of choice, from breakfast items to lunch items, to pizzas (even a dessert pizza!) to a million desserts. It was incredibly good quality, so much choice no one could leave hungry and I recommend it to everyone! It does cost $15 but it is worth every penny. It was lovely sitting there while we sailed in to Key West!
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Speaking of Key West, we made an effort to try the frozen key-lime pie on a stick that we had heard so much about at our meets . . . well Tony liked it but I have to say I didn’t. Usually I like Key Lime pie but this was a little soggy for me!
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We also tried Palo for dinner, which was also excellent. The main course was my least favourite meal of the week – I didn’t like the sauce with the lamb – but otherwise excellent, and again, really good quality food. These are the pictures of the meal though – shame be upon me – I forgot to take a photo of the famous chocolate soufflé!

Appetisers - I had mozzerella and tomato salad; Tony had calmari, which he had never had before and loved - it was really tender.
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Main course:
My lamb
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Tony had lasagna, which was a special that night
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We ate several lunch from the counter service restaurants on deck – Pluto’s dog house was our absolute favourite, especially the tacos - can you believe I had never had a taco before?! Now I make them all the time at home! I really recommend these for a quick lunch – they were absolutely stuffed with food (so much so that whenever I ordered them Tony would get in the habit of going to get me a towel from the pool to put over my lap!!! Messy eater! :rotfl:). This was the day I ordered two tacos plus chicken tenders and fries . . . just a light lunch then! Tony had a hot dog and burger, then tried my taco and had to go get himself one! Man looking at that we really are pigs!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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This is me with Daisy and my first ever taco, plus a hot dog (I remember telling her she was lucky I wasn’t eating duck . . .!!). The hot dogs were nice enough – tiny bit dry. The burgers from Pluto’s were also good, as was the pizza from Pinocchio’s (much nicer than normal Disney pizza, which I don’t like).

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Burger from Pluto's
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I ordered mushroom risotto for lunch at Lumiener’s – this was every bit as good as the one at Le Cellier. I love risotto!!!!!!! Tony had a really good burger this day (no photo yet again :sad2:).

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I did do you proud with photos at the midnight dessert buffet though! Look at all this!!! This was the only point of the cruise that I regretted being on late dining as we just weren’t ready for all of this . . . that didn’t stop us trying it though!!!

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And the highlight of the night . . .
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I also have a couple of pictures of some desserts from dinners over the week, plus our lovely server Marco (who I forgive for torturing us with quizzes the entire week which drove us insane all through dinner!!)

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This was the Baked Alaska, which all the waiters carry around on the last night in a display!
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To make up for the short reviews I emailed DCL and got the recipe for my favourite meal of the week (which I also forgot to take a photo of?!) Blue Cheese and asparagus risotto. I could have eaten three plates of this it was soooooooooooo good!

Blue Cheese and Asparagus Risotto

3 W Shallots Finely Diced
14 oz Arborio Rice
10 floz Heavy Cream
2 oz Parmesan Grated
4 floz Brandy
6 floz White Wine
12 floz Vegetable Stock
300 mil Mascarpone
20 ea Asparagus 1cm sliced
6 st Celery
6 oz Blue Cheese
4 oz Softened butter 1/4" Cubes
8 oz Walnuts Crushed
6 oz Blue Cheese crumbled

Garnish
30 ea Asparagus Spears
10 oz Parmesan Shaved
10 oz Walnuts Crushed

Blue Cheese and Asparagus Risotto
Saute the Shallots, in butter add the white wine and brandy and reduce by 2/3rds add the Arborio rice and GRADUALLY add the HOT vegetable stock ,whilst stirring continuously on the heat. Once 2/3rds of the stock has been used, add the heavy cream and mascarpone,-then stir in the celery,and crushed walnuts-add the grated parmesan for consistancy and season with ground black pepper and salt--take off the heat and stir in the cut asparagus and softened butter--settle for 5 minutes before serving.

Assembly
Just before serving, fold in the cumbled blue cheese,Garnish with 3
Spears of Aspragus,Shaved Parmesan and Crushed Walnuts.

So that is the end of our three week adventure! Really sorry the cruise reviews are so rubbish! Again, I have no idea where all the photos went, I remember taking more than I have! I am already planning next year’s trip, and will return to do reviews of course! We have booked four nights in NY, followed by 12 nights at Disney. If anyone has any recommendations on where to eat in NY I am all ears! Currently I know I want to go to Serendipities, but that’s about it!

Thanks for reading along! :goodvibes

ozziewags

08-23-2009, 03:43 PM

Thank you so much for all the reviews. I have enjoyed your trip and love all the pics. I also copied the rissoto recipe - thanks for posting. I still can't believe you and Tony can put away all that food! :worship:

Mndisneygirl

08-23-2009, 10:21 PM

Awesome reviews!! I still don't know where you manage to put all that food!!! If I ate all that, I'd be 300 lbs!
I will keep an eye out for your next review - they are so much fun to read!
We have a 5 night WDW and 3 night cruise in Dec. Problem is there's just not enough time to eat at all the great places you have mentioned!!

disneynewbee

08-23-2009, 10:55 PM

I've loved reading all of your reviews. Thanks for sharing with us. I guess I have one final question. Did you happen to notice if they offered both soft and hard shell tacos or just hard? I had no idea they had tacos on board I know what I'll be having for lunch. :thumbsup2

onelilspark

08-24-2009, 08:03 AM

Great reviews, thanks for sharing! :)

iluvpluto27

08-24-2009, 01:34 PM

Thank you for your fab reviews. That dessert buffet looks fantastic!

IrishTinkerbell

08-24-2009, 05:57 PM

Loved reading your Food Report!! You will LOVE Serendipity 3 in NYC I was there for a weekend and ate there twice...3 words to remember at Serendipity FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE!!!! :goodvibes

Worfiedoodles

08-24-2009, 06:30 PM

As always, fabulous food reviews! Cruises are like that, I always think I've taken more pictures than I have. You were just too busy enjoying all the yummyliciousness!

Thank you so much for posting this fantastic report!

Maria :upsidedow

Pooh&OurHunny

08-24-2009, 07:07 PM

Enjoying your update...love the pictures.

dznyacct

08-24-2009, 11:25 PM

Sonya ~ Thanks for your great reviews :). I especially loved the cruise pictures. I agree with you, everything on the cruise was DELICIOUS!! We also did both brunch and dinner at Palo, so worth the little extra cost. Jake's friend Johnny told me that dinner at Palo was THE best meal he had ever had :). Unfortunately he missed brunch as it was on our sea day when the waters were pretty rough and he was not feeling well. I'll be thinking of you and Tony when I'm at WDW in 26 days celebrating my birthday (and eating for free compliments of Disney's free dining promotion :)) with my friend Alicia :dance3:.

SunnieRN

08-25-2009, 03:46 AM

Wonderful, thank you for such outstanding reviews!!! My understanding is that they now have a new menu on DCL. Unfortunately the reviews right now are not as good as yours were. Hopefully they will get all the bugs out soon.

How exciting that we have more reviews to look forward to on your future trips!!! Are you going to write a review of your Disney paris dining? I would love to see one!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this!!!:goodvibes

jenseib

08-29-2009, 09:24 AM

YUM! Great reviews! nmow forgive me, bu I can't remember..did you go on the Magic or the Wonder?

DisneyJo

08-30-2009, 12:15 PM

Just read all your reviews and as usual Sonya they're fabulous but I still can't believe how much food you two manage to eat :rotfl:

So pleased Virgin gave you loads of money back and it did make me laugh at the start that you stopped for Krispy Kremes, they really need to open one up in Norwich for you :rotfl2:

mmmears

08-30-2009, 12:35 PM

Leitadala

08-30-2009, 05:31 PM

Thanks for all your yummy food reports... I'm sad we'll have over a year till we get more!

stan_the_man

08-31-2009, 08:05 AM

Hi, I'm also a disney foodie from Norwich too!

Great reviews, I think we're going to try Kona for brekkie when we go again at the end of the month, based on your review (and pics!), those pancakes look lush!

maznorm

08-31-2009, 11:05 AM

Down the street?! Oh my goodness and you didn't even know?! :rotfl: And there's me and Tonmy have to drive 3 hours for our nearest!!

Hold the phone!! There is a Tony Roma's over here in the UK. Details, Details, Details PLEASE!!

Ok, now for the rest of it. This review is awesome. I love how you have included reviews for, shock horror, off site restaurants!! Us UK dissers really do appreciate them.

I actually haven't finished reading the reviews yet so I will probably be back to post more later!!

ElonGirl

08-31-2009, 03:04 PM

Just read all of your reviews in one sitting. They were great! Thanks for taking the time to write them. I definitely want to try kona for breakfast now!

ragtopday

08-31-2009, 04:16 PM

Thank you - loved the reviews! We just got back on Saturday from 7 nights on the Magic and I have to concur on Palo - we did brunch on Key West day and dinner on the second at sea day - simply divine! Our Palo waiter (we had him for both meals) was superb and when we couldn't decide between dishes he offered to bring a sample of one so we could try them both. How can you not love that?? Our servers in the main dining room were also great - we had 4 kids 8 and under in our party and they could not have been better with them, and with us, including those confounded puzzles!

I did 4 nights on the Wonder in May, and just completed 7 on the Magic - the menus were very similar (I ordered many of the same dishes, and was happy to try different ones in other cases) and I have to say my overall food experience was much better this time.

I had wanted to get a taco (I love tacos!) on the ship, but I was never hungry at the right time! In fact, I was never hungry for dinner at all! Didn't stop me from eating it though! I would have loved to make that midnight dessert buffet too, but with the little ones we just couldn't swing it. All good reasons to go again!

Thanks again - can't wait till your next trip!

klacey1

09-02-2009, 10:12 AM

For reccomended meals in NY-- you absolutely HAVE to go to Ruby Foo's! It's one of our favorites! It's just north of Times Square/all the theaters (I believe 52nd or 54th street), and serves the best Asian Fusion I have ever had. If you liked Nine Dragons, you will love this place-- I order their chicken lettuce wraps, which technically is an appetizer, but it's definitely enough for one as an entree. I don't know if this applies to you, if it's just going to be you and your husband, but they're famous for their "dim sum"-- they encourage your entire party to order just appetizers and share them! Each table has a lazy susan in the middle to encourage sharing. So fun!
Also, if you like barbeque, go to Virgil's. It's right in the middle of the theater district and has the best CORN BREAD I have ever had. Anyone who says you can't get good food in Times Square is crazy. In fact, the center of the city is one of my favorite places to dine!

jenseib

09-02-2009, 10:47 AM

It's been 20 years since I've been to NYC, but Carnegie (spelling is wrong I'm sure) had the best snadwiches and cheesecake!

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

09-06-2009, 04:21 PM

Were hoping to be in WDW 5-12th Dec with the wedding on the 9th, were not getting married at the wedding pavillion though, weve picked the Yacht Club Gazebo - so you can come and stalk us there :lmao:

Weve booked a 4 day cruise leaving on the 12th Dec and then planning a few more days in WDW once we get back :goodvibes

Wow! That sounds superb!! Well we should definitley be there on the 17th, so I am going to put your dates on my itinery cards (is it too early to start them yet?!!) and come stalking!!

YUM! We do the Earl sandwiches for our plane trip home too. They are so good, and it lets Disney linger a little longer.

Yey! Great minds think alike! I felt so smug unwrapping them!!

Found the recipe for Magic Slice,

It is a New Zealand recipe but all items can be found in the UK.

I use rich tea biscuits, now obviously this isn't the Magic cookie bar thing from WDW but it is very very yummy.

Ingredients

1 ½ cups crushed plain sweet biscuits 75 g butter, melted
1 cup Nestlé Milk Choc Bits
1 cup raisins
1 cup desiccated coconut
1 cup flaked almonds
395 g can Nestlé Sweetened Condensed Milk

Method

Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line an 18cm x 28cm tray. Make sure you don’t use a larger tray than this as your base would then be too thin.

Combine the crushed biscuits and melted butter. Press in the base of the tray, like you would making a cheesecake.

Now make layers on this base, using all the ingredients and spreading it evenly, starting with the CHOC BITS, followed by the RAISINS, next the COCONUT and finally the ALMONDS.
Lastly, pour the CONDENSED MILK evenly over the top.

Bake for 25 to 30 mins or until the top is golden brown and the centre is firm. Allow to cool in pan before inverting to a chopping board and cutting it into slices. Finger licking good!

Kirsten

Ohh brilliant, thanks so much!

I can't believe I missed so many good pictures. I am drooling over these pics.

Hello!!:goodvibes

Fantastic, absoulutely fantastic. You had me LOL a lot!!! :thumbsup2

Thanks for the kind words!

Is it wrong that I am completely craving an ice cream sundae right now????

Its 10pm here, and I could eat one!!:thumbsup2

Just finished the rest of the report and now I am STARVING. After looking at the nine dragons post, I want chinese for dinner. As soon as I post, I am going to scope out the freezer and pantry to see what I can throw together!

I do hope you review the food on the cruise! I would love to surprise the kids with a Disney cruise next year!

Oh wow, your children would love that! The food was great, I really recommend the whole cruise experience!

Thank you very much for your wonderful report. I will be keeping an eye out for your next trip. Say thanks to Tony too, you are such an adorable couple.

Thanks for the lovely words! I will say hi to Tony - he has been a bit of a Dis slacker!!!!:rotfl2:

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

09-06-2009, 04:34 PM

Really great pictures and reviews.

I was glad to hear you liked 9 Dragons. I was beginning to think I was the only one that had a really great meal there. Next time I recommend the banana cheesecake egg rolls - they are gooey, warm cheesecake wrapped in a crispy sweet wrapper drizzled with caramel.

Oh thanks! I really want to go there again next year, so will definitley try them! I know what you mean - I never see any good reviews of it either! I can't say enough good things about the food or service!

Don't know if they have them where you are but here they sell Colgate Wisps. They are little disposable toothbrush-like things and they are great to have around for those in-between brushes. You can get them at any drug store in the toothpaste aisle. No more lingering chili dog, lol!!!!!

Love all your reviews!!! Having that next trip on the horizon to plan makes life much easier to deal with, don't you think??

It does!! I don't mind how far away it is, at least I know its coming! And planning is half the fun for me!!

Thanks for the colgate tip! Will look for some of them next time! The chilli was a bit much the next morning - I felt sorry for Customs having to speak to us!!!!:rotfl2:

Thank you so much for all the reviews. I have enjoyed your trip and love all the pics. I also copied the rissoto recipe - thanks for posting. I still can't believe you and Tony can put away all that food! :worship:

Thanks for the nice comments!! Enjoy the risotto! :thumbsup2

Awesome reviews!! I still don't know where you manage to put all that food!!! If I ate all that, I'd be 300 lbs!
I will keep an eye out for your next review - they are so much fun to read!
We have a 5 night WDW and 3 night cruise in Dec. Problem is there's just not enough time to eat at all the great places you have mentioned!!

Oh have a great stay! Is it your first cruise?! I know how you feel about not having enough time to try everything! Our WDW section next year will "only" be 12 days, and I'm already panicked about where to go!!

I've loved reading all of your reviews. Thanks for sharing with us. I guess I have one final question. Did you happen to notice if they offered both soft and hard shell tacos or just hard? I had no idea they had tacos on board I know what I'll be having for lunch. :thumbsup2

I only noticed hard tacos . . . hopefully they will have re-stocked since I was on board!!!:rotfl2: Have a great cruise!!

Great reviews, thanks for sharing! :)

Thanks!!:thumbsup2

Thank you for your fab reviews. That dessert buffet looks fantastic!

It was pretty good! Just wish I had have been able to do it more damage!!:rotfl2:

Loved reading your Food Report!! You will LOVE Serendipity 3 in NYC I was there for a weekend and ate there twice...3 words to remember at Serendipity FROZEN HOT CHOCOLATE!!!! :goodvibes

Ohh I will remember that!! Thanks!

As always, fabulous food reviews! Cruises are like that, I always think I've taken more pictures than I have. You were just too busy enjoying all the yummyliciousness!

Thank you so much for posting this fantastic report!

Maria :upsidedow

Thanks for the nice comments!

Enjoying your update...love the pictures.

Cheers!:goodvibes

Sonya ~ Thanks for your great reviews :). I especially loved the cruise pictures. I agree with you, everything on the cruise was DELICIOUS!! We also did both brunch and dinner at Palo, so worth the little extra cost. Jake's friend Johnny told me that dinner at Palo was THE best meal he had ever had :). Unfortunately he missed brunch as it was on our sea day when the waters were pretty rough and he was not feeling well. I'll be thinking of you and Tony when I'm at WDW in 26 days celebrating my birthday (and eating for free compliments of Disney's free dining promotion :)) with my friend Alicia :dance3:.

Oh no, he missed brunch?! That was such yummy food! I still regret not having room for the dessert pizza! Roll on 2012 so we can cruise together again :hug: Have a No Way Hose for me this month!

Wonderful, thank you for such outstanding reviews!!! My understanding is that they now have a new menu on DCL. Unfortunately the reviews right now are not as good as yours were. Hopefully they will get all the bugs out soon.

How exciting that we have more reviews to look forward to on your future trips!!! Are you going to write a review of your Disney paris dining? I would love to see one!!

Thank you so much for taking the time to write this!!!:goodvibes

Someone on the UK boards has been posting pictures of the new menus - they look really good from what I can see! Hopefully you will have a great time!

I may do a trip report for Paris . . . get me in the swing of doing one for next December! I think with all the lovely decorated park pictures I am going to have to do a trip, as well as food, review next year!

YUM! Great reviews! nmow forgive me, bu I can't remember..did you go on the Magic or the Wonder?

It was 7 lovely nights on the Magic!

Just read all your reviews and as usual Sonya they're fabulous but I still can't believe how much food you two manage to eat :rotfl:

So pleased Virgin gave you loads of money back and it did make me laugh at the start that you stopped for Krispy Kremes, they really need to open one up in Norwich for you :rotfl2:

They don't know how much money they would make if they put a franchise in Norwich!!! We would happily spend our mortgage payments there!!!! I am so bored of driving 2 hours whenever I want a donut!

Have you got a new TR on the go yet?! I am keeping my eyes peeled for you!!

Pooh's-Honey-Pot

09-06-2009, 04:42 PM

Thank you for finishing up your reviews!!! I've really enjoyed reading your thread and looking at all the great photos you took, although I don't understand how you can eat all of that food!:rotfl: Glad you enjoyed the cruise as well as WDW!!!:goodvibes

Thanks for the nice comments! I wish losing the weight was as easy as eating the food!! :lmao:

Thanks for all your yummy food reports... I'm sad we'll have over a year till we get more!

Me too!!!!

Hi, I'm also a disney foodie from Norwich too!

Great reviews, I think we're going to try Kona for brekkie when we go again at the end of the month, based on your review (and pics!), those pancakes look lush!

Hey there!! Its nice to find another Disney fan in Norwich! Where abouts are you?

Kona is SO on my repeat list! Those pancakes were one of my best breakfasts ever!

Have a great trip!

Hold the phone!! There is a Tony Roma's over here in the UK. Details, Details, Details PLEASE!!

Ok, now for the rest of it. This review is awesome. I love how you have included reviews for, shock horror, off site restaurants!! Us UK dissers really do appreciate them.

I actually haven't finished reading the reviews yet so I will probably be back to post more later!!

I know!!! This is the one we go to:-

Tony Roma's
Kingston
The Rotunda,
Clarence Street,
Kingston upon Thames,
Surrey
KT1 1QJ

There is also one in Glasgow, and one in Livingstone!!

Its a good couple of hours drive for us, so we only go about once a year. But its nice for a little taste of Florida!!

Thanks for your nice comments!:goodvibes

Just read all of your reviews in one sitting. They were great! Thanks for taking the time to write them. I definitely want to try kona for breakfast now!

Oh yes - do! It was great!!:goodvibes

Thank you - loved the reviews! We just got back on Saturday from 7 nights on the Magic and I have to concur on Palo - we did brunch on Key West day and dinner on the second at sea day - simply divine! Our Palo waiter (we had him for both meals) was superb and when we couldn't decide between dishes he offered to bring a sample of one so we could try them both. How can you not love that?? Our servers in the main dining room were also great - we had 4 kids 8 and under in our party and they could not have been better with them, and with us, including those confounded puzzles!

I did 4 nights on the Wonder in May, and just completed 7 on the Magic - the menus were very similar (I ordered many of the same dishes, and was happy to try different ones in other cases) and I have to say my overall food experience was much better this time.

I had wanted to get a taco (I love tacos!) on the ship, but I was never hungry at the right time! In fact, I was never hungry for dinner at all! Didn't stop me from eating it though! I would have loved to make that midnight dessert buffet too, but with the little ones we just couldn't swing it. All good reasons to go again!

Thanks again - can't wait till your next trip!

Glad you enjoyed your cruises! I can't wait to go on one again in a few years! Palo brunch will definitely be my first booking! I know what you mean about never being hungry - it was such a pressure trying to find room to try food from everywhere on the ship!!!:rotfl2:

For reccomended meals in NY-- you absolutely HAVE to go to Ruby Foo's! It's one of our favorites! It's just north of Times Square/all the theaters (I believe 52nd or 54th street), and serves the best Asian Fusion I have ever had. If you liked Nine Dragons, you will love this place-- I order their chicken lettuce wraps, which technically is an appetizer, but it's definitely enough for one as an entree. I don't know if this applies to you, if it's just going to be you and your husband, but they're famous for their "dim sum"-- they encourage your entire party to order just appetizers and share them! Each table has a lazy susan in the middle to encourage sharing. So fun!
Also, if you like barbeque, go to Virgil's. It's right in the middle of the theater district and has the best CORN BREAD I have ever had. Anyone who says you can't get good food in Times Square is crazy. In fact, the center of the city is one of my favorite places to dine!

Oh thank you - I will make note of all those places! Ruby Foos sounds great! And cornbread - ohhhh!!!!! I CAN'T WAIT!!!

I have heard of somewhere called Ellen's Diner, where the waiters get up and sing? Is that any good?

It's been 20 years since I've been to NYC, but Carnegie (spelling is wrong I'm sure) had the best snadwiches and cheesecake!

Oh thanks - will look it up now!!