Jaclyn & Chris' Engagement Trip Dining Review ~ 01/12 Riverside Mill

[Belle_373]

Welcome to my very first Dining Review! :wave2: I’ve enjoyed reading so many great dining reviews over the years and I thought it was about time to return the favor.:goodvibes

This was definitely a trip of a lifetime. On the second day of the trip my wonderful DB of 6 years proposed at the beach of the Polynesian and officially became my DF.:cloud9:

Who we are?
Jaclyn, 23 & Chris, 26:

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When we went?
Saturday, September 12, 2009 – Saturday, September 26, 2009

Where we ate?

Saturday, September 12, 2009
Dinner: Rose & Crown Dining Room (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34139495&postcount=11)

Sunday, September 13, 2009
Breakfast: Kona Café (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34150850&postcount=17)
Lunch: Liberty Tree Tavern (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34160820&postcount=28)
Dinner: California Grill (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34218154&postcount=35)

Monday, September 14, 2009
Lunch: Le Cellier (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34274683&postcount=42)
Dinner: Flying Fish Cafe (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34363196&postcount=59)

Tuesday, September 15, 2009
Lunch: Wolf Gang Puck Express (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34474308&postcount=75)
Dinner: Tokyo Dining (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34481649&postcount=79)
Dessert: Beaches & Cream (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34481768&postcount=80)

Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Dinner: Tony’s Town Square (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34490376&postcount=87)

Thursday, September 17, 2009
Breakfast: Starring Rolls Cafe (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34499323&postcount=92)
Lunch: Mama Melrose (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34509343&postcount=100)
Snack: A Tasty Suprise (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34509536&postcount=103)
Dinner: Jiko (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34544860&postcount=119)

Friday, September 18, 2009
Dinner: Beaches & Cream (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34557092&postcount=126)

Saturday, September 19, 2009
Lunch: Earl of Sandwich & Ghirardelli (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34568168&postcount=134)
Dinner: Chefs de France (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34592213&postcount=139)

Sunday, September 20, 2009
Breakfast: Kona Café (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34627221&postcount=153)
Snack: Kona Island Sushi Bar (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34705684&postcount=159)
Dinner: Ohana (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34705775&postcount=160)

Monday, September 21, 2009
Breakfast: Riverside Mill (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34766419&postcount=170)
Lunch: Yak and Yeti (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34768397&postcount=171)
Dinner: Ghirardelli's & Raglan Road (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34855617&postcount=183)

Tuesday, September 22, 2009
Lunch: Riverside Mill (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34984405&postcount=190)
Dinner: Kona Café

Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Lunch: Earl of Sandwich
Dinner: Tutto Italia
Dessert: Beaches & Cream

Thursday, September 24, 2009
Breakfast: Riverside Mill
Lunch: Tokyo Dining
Dinner: Columbia Harbour House & Aloha Isle

Friday, September 25, 2009
Breakfast: Main Street Bakery
Lunch: Liberty Tree Tavern
Dinner: Le Cellier

Saturday, September 26, 2009
Breakfast: Riverside Mill

[TinkerBelle_325]

Woohoo!! :woohoo::yay::dance3:

I'm so happy that you are doing a Dining Report (now we just have to get you to start a PJ about your DFTW :rolleyes1)

Congrats again! :lovestruc

I guess I should point out that I'm Jaclyn's best friend, Meg, and I'm soooo excited because I get to be her Maid of Honour!! :cheer2:

Can't wait to read more!

[GoofySon'sMom]

Congratulations! I'm on board for the reviews!

[MickeyNicki]

Congrats! Thats wonderful!

Count me in for some yummy reviews!

[MyTalula]

:banana: Congratulations on your engagement!!! :banana:

Your restaurant list looks great!! :thumbsup2 I can't wait for the reviews!!!!

[KatMark]

First, congratulations on your engagement. Now bring on the grub! ;)

[Belle_373]

Woohoo!! :woohoo::yay::dance3:

I'm so happy that you are doing a Dining Report (now we just have to get you to start a PJ about your DFTW :rolleyes1)

Congrats again! :lovestruc

I guess I should point out that I'm Jaclyn's best friend, Meg, and I'm soooo excited because I get to be her Maid of Honour!! :cheer2:

Can't wait to read more!

Thanks hun! :goodvibes

I’m actually planning on started my DFTW PJ soon. ;)

Congratulations! I'm on board for the reviews!

Congrats! Thats wonderful!

Count me in for some yummy reviews!

:banana: Congratulations on your engagement!!! :banana:

Your restaurant list looks great!! :thumbsup2 I can't wait for the reviews!!!!

First, congratulations on your engagement. Now bring on the grub! ;)

Thanks everyone!

[Calgary DISHeads]

Congrats fellow Canuck!

[onelilspark]

Congrats! :yay:

[Belle_373]

Congrats fellow Canuck!

Congrats! :yay:

Thanks! :)

[Belle_373]

The first night of our trip I had booked Rose & Crown for dinner at 7:40pm. I thought it would be a nice dinner for the first night because we could enjoy some good pub food & beer. I’ve been to Rose & Crown a few times before and I have to say this was one of my favorite meals there. We checked in a few minutes early and I asked if it was possible if we could be seated at the patio. I knew there was no guarantee but I thought it wouldn’t hurt to ask. I was really hoping we would be able to see Illuminations tonight as we had both never seen it from the Rose & Crown before. Luckily our request was granted and we were seated at a four top a few minutes after our ADR time.

Now when planning this trip I was really looking forward to enjoy some nice cold beer with my DB. :offtopic: On a side note, during my university days I worked at The Beer Store, one of the only places in Ontario you can get beer other than the LCBO (Liquor Store). Since working there I gained a very sensitive pallet for beer as did my DB. We were really looking forward to having some of our favorite imported beers tonight. Unfortunately, I forgot to bring my ID with me to Epcot that night. I am 23 and look quite young especially at Disney World (I actually wrote Dining World first… I have a one track mind…Food :rotfl:) when I’m wearing my park clothes and no make up. So I was sure I would be ID if I ordered an alcoholic drink, so my lovely DB ordered a Snake Bite for me.

Snake Bite $8.00
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A Snake Bite is Cider topped with Harp Lager and it is delicious. It is perfect blend of sweetness with a bit of a bite. It is my favorite drink at the Rose & Crown. For those who aren’t a big fan of beer I recommend you try the Snake Bite. It’s a good beer for beginners. :drinking1

After are drink orders arrived they brought some cheese buns with butter.
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Then we looked over the menu. Well, Chris looked over the menu. I knew 90 days ago what I was having. :lmao:
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I ordered the Fish and Chips. Now being the wonderful DB that he is he tends to order something different on the menu so we can share our meals. Chris ordered the Potato and Leek Soup to start (This is his favorite soup and one of the reasons I made an ADR here) and the Bangers and Mash for his entrée.

A Bowl of Potato & Leek Soup $5.49
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We shared this soup and it was amazing. It was also piping hot which made me enjoy it even more. In the past I have been served lukewarm soups at Disney.

My order of Fish & Chips $15.99
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They were delicious and really enjoyed the fries. I personally think they are the best on property.

Chris’ Bangers & Mash $15.99
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Chris really enjoyed this meal and so did I.

We were too full to order dessert so we just sat and waited for Illuminations, which was starting in a couple minutes. Before Illuminations began this little girl beside us had given her waitress a glow bracelet. The waitress was so touched she asked if the little girl would like to start Illuminations. The waitress brought her down to the lower level of the patio and gave her a magical wand. Right before Illuminations was about to start she told the little girl to wave her wand at the World Showcase Lagoon. After she waved her wand Illuminations started. pixiedust:

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She also gave this little girl the magical wand to keep and a Magical Moment’s Certificate. These moments are one of the reasons why I continue to go back to Disney World.

Total with TIW Card $ 49.30

Coming up next: Breakfast at Kona Cafe (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34150850&postcount=17)

[onelilspark]

The story about the little girl is adorable! I just love it!!! (Ok, food looks good too...)

[MickeyNicki]

What a great review of R&C...I have always wanted to go there and order exactly what you guys did....DH and I try to order different things too so we can share and swap meals...

Next trip I go on I am going to have to book R&C!

[rivercottage]

Snake Bite $8.00
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Yummy :-)

Looking forward to your earl and jiko photies :-)

[TinkerBelle_325]

Great review hun!

I think I'll have to add the Snake Bite to my list of drinks for next trip :thumbsup2

I've been craving that Potato and Leek Soup for sooooo long!

Can't wait to see the rest :goodvibes

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

Congratulations! What a great place to get engaged.

Looking forward to hearing about your breakfast at Kona.

[Belle_373]

This morning Chris and I woke up bright and early, we had breakfast ADR at Kona Café for 7:40am. Breakfast at Kona Café is a must do for us on our first day in Disney. We were running a little late because we missed this first bus to the Magic Kingdom so we didn’t arrive until 8:00am. However, it didn’t take long for us to be seated.

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Since it was the start of our two week vacation I was trying to be good so I ordered the Fruit Plate and a coffee.

Fruit Plate $8.99
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I was really impressed with the freshness and the amount fruit served on the platter. However, I do wish the platter had more strawberries. I really enjoyed the Banana Nut Bread as I am a self proclaimed carb-a-holic. :rolleyes1

Chris ordered the Big Kahuna and a coffee. He substituted the macadamia nut pancakes for plain pancakes.

Big Kahuna $11.99
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Chris and I both enjoyed our breakfast and Kona Café will continue to be our favorite breakfast spot.

Total with TIW $27.21

The Proposal Story

After breakfast Chris asked me to take a walk with him. I didn’t think any thing was weird at the time as we have walked along the beach at the Polynesian many times during past trips. We sat down on a swing bench on the quiet beach at the Polynesian with the castle in the background and the Wedding Pavilion beside us. Chris took me in his arms and told me he couldn’t image spending his life with anyone else and he pulled out a ring from his pocket and asked me to marry him and I said yes. :cloud9: I am a very emotional person to begin with so let just say after he proposed I was bawling. Chris was so concerned that I was unhappy with the proposal. I told him they were happy tears. :lovestruc

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The ring:

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We sat on the bench for awhile and then I asked Chris what time it was. He said “Oh no! We missed rope drop! It’s 9:15am.” I laughed and said “Its ok I think getting engaged takes precedent over MK rope drop.” :lmao:


Coming up next: Aloha Isle & Lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34160820&postcount=28)

[NuttyDisneyMom]

Awwww...that is just the sweetest story:love: Your ring is gorgeous! Your man has good taste, so he's definitely a keeper:laughing: Congratulations!!!

Also enjoying your reviews:goodvibes

[TinkerBelle_325]

We sat on the bench for awhile and then I asked Chris what time it was. He said “Oh no! We missed rope drop! It’s 9:15am.” I laughed and said “Its ok I think getting engaged takes precedent over MK rope drop.” :lmao: [/SIZE]

:lmao: How did you not tell me about the rope drop comment? Too cute!

Next time at Kona, tell Chris you can get the normal pancakes on the Big Kahuna with the macadamia nut butter and pineapple on them! OMG its divine, especially because I prefer the little chunks of macadamia in the butter to the whole macadamia nuts in the pancakes :thumbsup2

[letthewookiewin]

Congrats on the engagement!! What a wonderful proposal story that you will have to share with your grandchildren someday. The ring is beautiful.
I can't wait to read the rest of the review. I'll have to try the Snake Bite when we eat at the R&C on our next trip.

[MickeyNicki]

First my favorite breakfast at Kona and then a proposal at the Poly....what a wonderful way to get engaged!

Are you thinking Disney wedding? ;)

[onelilspark]

How unique for a morning proposal! I love it!

[mcrabeck]

Congratulations on your engagement! The poly is a great place for an engagement! :love:

[gellybean]

I'm reading and loving your reviews so far. Anxiously awaiting the rest of them!

Congrats on your engagement!!! Awesome story to tell the grandkids one day!! :lovestruc

[podsnel]

Congratulations!!!! What a PERFECT story!!!:love:

[KatMark]

What an absolutely beautiful proposal story. I'm sitting here with tears running down my cheeks and my husband looking at me as if I am totally nuts. Thanks for sharing this special occasion with us (love the ring!).

[Belle_373]

Awwww...that is just the sweetest story:love: Your ring is gorgeous! Your man has good taste, so he's definitely a keeper:laughing: Congratulations!!!

Also enjoying your reviews:goodvibes

Thank you. I love my ring. :love: Chris did an excellent job picking it out!

:lmao: How did you not tell me about the rope drop comment? Too cute!

Next time at Kona, tell Chris you can get the normal pancakes on the Big Kahuna with the macadamia nut butter and pineapple on them! OMG its divine, especially because I prefer the little chunks of macadamia in the butter to the whole macadamia nuts in the pancakes :thumbsup2

The waitress actually offered him that option for the pancakes and he turned it down. I don't think he's a big fan of pineapple & macadamia nuts on his pancakes. :scared1:

Congrats on the engagement!! What a wonderful proposal story that you will have to share with your grandchildren someday. The ring is beautiful.
I can't wait to read the rest of the review. I'll have to try the Snake Bite when we eat at the R&C on our next trip.

Thank you!:goodvibes

First my favorite breakfast at Kona and then a proposal at the Poly....what a wonderful way to get engaged!

Are you thinking Disney wedding? ;)

We're actually in the midst of planning a Disney Fairy Tale Wedding. :woohoo: We set a date for October 3rd, 2011. I love Disney in the Fall; beautiful weather, low crowds, Food & Wine Festival & MNSSP! A Disney wedding also guarantees us lots of future anniversary trips during that time of year. :thumbsup2

How unique for a morning proposal! I love it!

Thank you. I never expected a morning proposal, but it was perfect. :cloud9:

Congratulations on your engagement! The poly is a great place for an engagement! :love:

The Poly is now my favorite resort. Now I have to try and convince the DF to stay there on our honeymoon. :lmao:

I'm reading and loving your reviews so far. Anxiously awaiting the rest of them!

Congrats on your engagement!!! Awesome story to tell the grandkids one day!! :lovestruc

Thanks!:) I should have my Liberty Tree Tavern review up soon.

Congratulations!!!! What a PERFECT story!!!:love:

Thank you! :goodvibes

What an absolutely beautiful proposal story. I'm sitting here with tears running down my cheeks and my husband looking at me as if I am totally nuts. Thanks for sharing this special occasion with us (love the ring!).

Aww, thank you. :hug: I'm glad I wasn't the only one who got emotional.

[Belle_373]

Aloha Isle

I have a confession to make. I have a really hard time going to the Magic Kingdom and not stoping to having a Dole Whip Float from Aloha Isle. Even if I’m not remotely hungry I will stop and have a Dole Whip. The funniest thing is that I hate fruit juice but I love Pineapple Soft Serve with Pineapple Juice. It’s something I never would have tried if it wasn’t for the DIS or my best friend Meg (aka TinkerBelle_325). :thumbsup2

The second love of my life :love:…The Dole Whip Float $4.75 (The really sad thing is that I know this total off by heart.:lmao:)
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Liberty Tree Tavern

This is my favorite Table Service restaurant in the Magic Kingdom. Chris and I usually come here for lunch on our first day at Disney World. The lunch menu is excellent and it’s typically not that busy. I have been able to get a table at lunch without an ADR on multiple occasions.

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I ordered the Colony Salad and a coke. I'm embarrassed to say that I actually called it a Colon – ny Salad first. I quickly corrected myself after I said it out loud. :rotfl:

Colony Salad $13.49
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I was really impressed with the amount of chicken served with this salad. I was disappointed however with how much dressing was on the salad. It was pretty drenched. I would get this again but I would order the dressing on the side.

Chris ordered his favorite meal at LTT, the Angus Chuck Cheeseburger and a sprite.

Angus Chuck Cheeseburger & Tavern Fries $11.99
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The hamburger is cooked to order, so you can order it medium well if you're not a fan of well done hamburgers. I think it's the best cheeseburger on property. Beaches & Cream's cheeseburgers would be my second favorite.

For dessert the waitress brought out a small cake to congratulate us on our engagement.

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I was really surprised with how much I enjoyed this dessert. The chocolate cake was really moist and the frosting wasn’t too sweet.

Total with TIW $31.02

Coming up next: Dinner at California Grill (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34218154&postcount=35)

[2xcited2sleep]

Well, first and foremost, congratulations on your engagement! :goodvibes What a beautiful story. And too cute that he remembers rope drop in the middle of it! :lmao:

Secondly, I'm loving your reviews! I'm always on a quest for a good cheeseburger so I'm going to have to check out LTT. :thumbsup2 Kona breakfast looks yummy - and what a great day one tradition!

Rose & Crown for Illuminations is just magical, isn't it? What a great story about the little girl, the glow bracelet and the server. You're right - that is the magic of Disney! I'm also filing away your snake bit recommendation for my next visit!

Can't wait for more! popcorn::

[KatMark]

That Colony salad looks really good. I was disappointed they took the turkey panini off the menu and nothing appealed to me at LTT on the menu, but seeing that picture changes my mind about going back.

[plutosgirl]

Loved your proposal story!! Awwww....:hug:

Congrats!!:flower3:

[adsrtw]

Congrats on your engagement! I'm loving your report.

[Belle_373]

Well, first and foremost, congratulations on your engagement! :goodvibes What a beautiful story. And too cute that he remembers rope drop in the middle of it! :lmao:

Secondly, I'm loving your reviews! I'm always on a quest for a good cheeseburger so I'm going to have to check out LTT. :thumbsup2 Kona breakfast looks yummy - and what a great day one tradition!

Rose & Crown for Illuminations is just magical, isn't it? What a great story about the little girl, the glow bracelet and the server. You're right - that is the magic of Disney! I'm also filing away your snake bit recommendation for my next visit!

Can't wait for more! popcorn::

Thanks! :)

That Colony salad looks really good. I was disappointed they took the turkey panini off the menu and nothing appealed to me at LTT on the menu, but seeing that picture changes my mind about going back.

I never got to try the turkey panini. :sad2: LTT Pilgrams' Feast (turkey, stuffing, green beans, and mashed potatoes) is also really good. :thumbsup2

Loved your proposal story!! Awwww....:hug:

Congrats!!:flower3:

Congrats on your engagement! I'm loving your report.

Thank you! :goodvibes

[KatMark]

Yes, DH loves the Pilgrim's Feast. However, I'm not a "Thanksgiving" meal type person--don't like sweet potatos, dressing and not real fond of "just turkey" so your pics of the salad lifted my hopes to go back to LTT.

[Belle_373]

After our great morning at the Magic Kingdom we headed back to Corondo Springs Resort to have an afternoon nap and to call our parents and let them know we got engaged.

We then got ready for our dinner at the California Grill. :woohoo:

We took a bus to the Magic Kingdom and then the monorail over the Contemporary. We got there a little early so we thought we go check out Bay Lake Tower.

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This is Chris’ “I want it!” picture.
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After checking out Bay Lake Tower we browsed the gifts shops. It was then time to check in for our 7:45pm ADR time at California Grill.

Waiting for our buzzer to go off.
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We were seated at 7:55pm, 5 minutes before Wishes was scheduled to begin. Initially when I made this ADR Wishes was scheduled for 9pm that night. When I realized it changed to 8pm it was too late for me to change my ADR time. So I was very happy that we were seated before 8pm and we also had a decent view for Wishes. It wasn't a window table but we still had a great view. I didn’t take any pictures of Wishes that night. Chris and I wanted to just sit and enjoy the moment.

Our table was decorated to celebrate our engagement.
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Our waiter was very excited to hear that we got engaged today at the Poly and throughout our meal we had a couple servers and the manager come out to congratulate us. :goodvibes

I ordered a glass of Conundrum, based on Megs (Tinkerbelle_325) recommendation. It was amazing! :thumbsup2 I am happy to report that I actually found out yesterday that Conundrum is sold at my local liquor store. :woohoo:

To start I ordered a California Roll.
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I was really excited to see Yoshi working tonight! The California Roll was amazing, as always.

Chris ordered the BBQ Chicken Flatbread.
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While we were waiting for our entrees Chris made this for me.
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We both ordered the Oak-Fired Filet of Beef.
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This is my favorite steak at Disney World. It was so tender and I loved the teriyaki served with this. I actually prefer it to the Oaked Grilled Filet Mignon with Mac & Cheese at Jiko. :rolleyes1

For dessert we shared the Valrhona Chocolate Cake with Salted Caramel Ice Cream. http://i683.photobucket.com/albums/vv199/Belle3724/Walt%20Disney%20World%20-%20September%202009/Picture053.jpg

I wished I had asked for a different type of ice cream as I am not a fan of salted caramel.

At the end of meal our waiter came over to the table and said “And dinner is done.” Chris and I both replied “Yes.” The waiter then followed up with “And paid for.” Chris and I were both so confused we thought the California Grill was possibly covering our bill as a way to say congratulations so we both looked at the waiter stunned and said “thank you?” The waiter than said that my father had called and was paying for our engagement dinner. I was in shock! This was totally unexpected and completely out of the ordinary for my parents. I had told them we were eating at the California Grill tonight when I had called to let them know Chris and I had got engaged. After I had hung up with my parents then spent over an hour on the phone trying to get a hold of the California Grill. I was very emotional after I found out they had paid for our engagement dinner. It was just such a sweet thing for them to do. :cloud9:

Up Next: Lunch at Le Cellier (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34274683&postcount=42)

[KatMark]

Jaclyn, what a sweet and wonderful thing your parents did for you. This must have made the dinner all the more special that your parents did this from afar. :)

[msce2]

What an absolutely magical trip! Congratulations on your engagement!!! It was so nice of your parents to surprise you guys with taking care of dinner.

Can't wait to read more about your trip!

[Nancy for Disney]

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At the end of meal our waiter came over to the table and said “And dinner is done.” Chris and I both replied “Yes.” The waiter then followed up with “And paid for.” Chris and I were both so confused we thought the California Grill was possibly covering our bill as a way to say congratulations so we both looked at the waiter stunned and said “thank you?” The waiter than said that my father had called and was paying for our engagement dinner. I was in shock! This was totally unexpected and completely out of the ordinary for my parents. I had told them we were eating at the California Grill tonight when I had called to let them know Chris and I had got engaged. After I had hung up with my parents then spent over an hour on the phone trying to get a hold of the California Grill. I was very emotional after I found out they had paid for our engagement dinner. It was just such a sweet thing for them to do. :cloud9:

Coming up next: Lunch at Le Cellier

This got me a little teary eyed. That is so sweet of your parents. Chris will be lucky to have them for inlaws. :wizard:

[MickeyNicki]

That was so great for your parents to pay for your engagement dinner! I have to thank Tinkerbelle_325 for the Conundrum recommendation too...that wine is excellent!

[maiziezoe]

Congrats on your engagement! So sweet!

I got a little weepy when I read that your parents paid for your dinner. What a wonderful thing for them to do.

Great reviews! I can't wait to read more!

[Belle_373]

Jaclyn, what a sweet and wonderful thing your parents did for you. This must have made the dinner all the more special that your parents did this from afar. :)

It really did make dinner that much more special! It was a night I'll never forget.:cloud9:

What an absolutely magical trip! Congratulations on your engagement!!! It was so nice of your parents to surprise you guys with taking care of dinner.

Can't wait to read more about your trip!

Thank you! :)

This got me a little teary eyed. That is so sweet of your parents. Chris will be lucky to have them for inlaws. :wizard:

I feel very lucky to have such sweet parents and to have such great in-laws too. Both families are very supportive of Chris and I. :goodvibes

That was so great for your parents to pay for your engagement dinner! I have to thank Tinkerbelle_325 for the Conundrum recommendation too...that wine is excellent!

Yes, Conundrum is amazing! :thumbsup2

Congrats on your engagement! So sweet!

I got a little weepy when I read that your parents paid for your dinner. What a wonderful thing for them to do.

Great reviews! I can't wait to read more!

Thanks! It really was an amazing thing for them to do and so unexpected.

[Belle_373]

Initially when planning this trip I had made a dinner ADR at Le Cellier for the last night. As we got closer to the trip I realized I couldn’t wait that long for pretzel bread & cheddar cheese soup so I tried to make an lunch Le Cellier ADR for earlier on during the vacation. After weeks of trying a 12:45pm ADR was available for today.

This morning we took it easy and slept in and called our family and friends to let them know of our engagement. We left for Epcot around 11pm.

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We checked in and were seated within 5 minutes.

I ordered a bowl of cheddar cheese soup and a coke. I also asked if we could just have pretzel bread and our waitress was happy to fill our request.

Bowl of Cheddar Cheese Soup $6.99
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I really enjoyed my cheddar cheese soup and pretzel bread. This was the first time I just ordered the soup and the pretzel bread and it was the perfect amount of food for lunch on a hot September day in Florida.

Chris ordered the Grilled Steak Burger with Cheddar Cheese and a sprite.

Grilled Steak Burger $12.49
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I really enjoy eating at Le Cellier for lunch. You get the Le Cellier experience without having to wait a long time to be seated.

Total with TIW $24.84

Up next: Dinner at Flying Fish Cafe (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34363196&postcount=59)

[Linda67]

Hello from my office in England
Just having my breakfast and reading your review and it has really made me smile
HUGE Congratulations :yay::yay::yay:

[belle8306]

Congratulations!! :bride:I am enjoying your reviews!

[TinkerBelle_325]

Great Review of Le Cellier hun! Glad to see that your lunch with Chris worked out better than when you and I went to Le Cellier for lunch :lmao:

When Jaclyn & I went to lunch at Le Cellier a few years ago we each got a "double order" of cheese soup (this was before the offered a cup and bowl size). We were rudely informed by our server that we would have to pay for our pretzel bread because we weren't ordering entrees :confused3 We asked to speak to a manager, who said that it was common practice to charge for the bread if there was no entree ordered. After a good 15 minutes of trying to express how ridiculous that sounded (all the while our soup was getting cold) the manager finally relented, rolled her eyes and said she wouldn't charge us for the bread. We found the whole situation so off-putting that we paid (NO TIP!) and left without eating more than one or two bites.

Sorry! Didn't mean to hijack, but I think you knew I'd tell that story :rotfl:

Can't wait for the rest of your reviews! :thumbsup2

[klacey1]

Awww, I love engagement stories! Obviously my secret wish is for DBF to propose at WDW...and in the most cliche fashion, in front of the castle!
I can't wait to read the rest of the reviews!!

[DisneyCrafter]

That "Magical Moment" that you witnessed brought tears to my eyes! So sweet! I love Disney!

[Belle_373]

Hello from my office in England
Just having my breakfast and reading your review and it has really made me smile
HUGE Congratulations :yay::yay::yay:

Hi! :wave2:

It’s funny I always eat my breakfast while reading dining reviews. It always makes me wish I was eating something better than a bagel. :lmao:

Congratulations!! :bride:I am enjoying your reviews!

Thanks, I’m glad your enjoying my reviews. :)

Great Review of Le Cellier hun! Glad to see that your lunch with Chris worked out better than when you and I went to Le Cellier for lunch :lmao:

When Jaclyn & I went to lunch at Le Cellier a few years ago we each got a "double order" of cheese soup (this was before the offered a cup and bowl size). We were rudely informed by our server that we would have to pay for our pretzel bread because we weren't ordering entrees :confused3 We asked to speak to a manager, who said that it was common practice to charge for the bread if there was no entree ordered. After a good 15 minutes of trying to express how ridiculous that sounded (all the while our soup was getting cold) the manager finally relented, rolled her eyes and said she wouldn't charge us for the bread. We found the whole situation so off-putting that we paid (NO TIP!) and left without eating more than one or two bites.

Sorry! Didn't mean to hijack, but I think you knew I'd tell that story :rotfl:

Can't wait for the rest of your reviews! :thumbsup2

I figured you might!;) Meg and I like to joke that we share one brain, especially when it comes to Disney. :rotfl:

I was actually worried the same thing would happen again when I ordered just the bowl of soup. Luckily, I had a much better server this time. :thumbsup2

Awww, I love engagement stories! Obviously my secret wish is for DBF to propose at WDW...and in the most cliche fashion, in front of the castle!
I can't wait to read the rest of the reviews!!

A proposal in front of the castle would be amazing!

That "Magical Moment" that you witnessed brought tears to my eyes! So sweet! I love Disney!

Disney’s the best! :goodvibes

[MiaBella05]

popcorn:: joining in popcorn::

[2xcited2sleep]

I am teary over your parents paying for your engagement dinner at CG. SO sweet! :goodvibes And it looks yummy. As does lunch at Le Cellier! :thumbsup2

[libinatorsmom]

Great review so far.... and congrats on the engagement... :) I cant wait to get back down there...

[Joshua_me]

We both ordered the Oak-Fired Filet of Beef.
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What a great review this is !! Many congrats and wishes for years of future happiness for the both of you !!
:goodvibes

But, I gotta ask... WHAT in the WORLD is under that steak ??

We can't figure it out ...

Miniature avocados ? lol....

Do tell.

[Angelrose]

Great reviews. I'm really enjoying your report.

Joshua_me, those are baby zucchini underneath the steak. I bet they were so tender and tasty.

[OurDogCisco]

At the end of meal our waiter came over to the table and said “And dinner is done.” Chris and I both replied “Yes.” The waiter then followed up with “And paid for.” Chris and I were both so confused we thought the California Grill was possibly covering our bill as a way to say congratulations so we both looked at the waiter stunned and said “thank you?” The waiter than said that my father had called and was paying for our engagement dinner. I was in shock! This was totally unexpected and completely out of the ordinary for my parents. I had told them we were eating at the California Grill tonight when I had called to let them know Chris and I had got engaged. After I had hung up with my parents then spent over an hour on the phone trying to get a hold of the California Grill. I was very emotional after I found out they had paid for our engagement dinner. It was just such a sweet thing for them to do. :cloud9:

Up Next: Lunch at Le Cellier (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34274683&postcount=42) Awe... your parents are totally cool! Congrats on your engagement...

[jenbear123]

Well I stumbled upon your dining reviews and am now hooked. Especially with the whole engagement story! Still have lots to catch up on! Too bad my sister wasn't your server! I'm desperate to find SOMEONE who has had her... just out of curiosity :cutie:

EDIT: Phew, all caught up. What a beautiful engagement story. Hope mine will be like that some day:lovestruc We're the same age woot woot! Loved your Cali Grill review. Can't wait to eat there on my upcoming trip (2 more days!) I see you ate multiple times at Tokyo Dining. Mind if you share your review with me a little early? I'm debating having dinner there on my upcoming trip but don't know if it's any good. I love sushi and eat it frequently here in T.O.

There was a server named Yoshi? :eek: I must meet this person!!! I'm the biggest Yoshi fan (from the Nintendo games I mean :laughing: )

[Lynn5700]

Hi!! I just wanted to say Congrats! Your ring is beautiful!!

Great dining reviews so far :)

[BecBennett]

Just read through everything so far. How great of your parents to pay for that meal! That was such a good idea!

I'm planning on being a 2011 Disney bride too. We're hoping for March though. Have you planned anything yet? We've been engaged for a year alreay and the time has flown past, I'm scared about how quickly the next year is going to go, because it feels like we haven't planned anything yet at all!!

There was a server named Yoshi? :eek: I must meet this person!!! I'm the biggest Yoshi fan (from the Nintendo games I mean :laughing: )

Me too! That's exactly what I was thinking when I read that! :laughing:

[Belle_373]

popcorn:: joining in popcorn::

:welcome:

I am teary over your parents paying for your engagement dinner at CG. SO sweet! :goodvibes And it looks yummy. As does lunch at Le Cellier! :thumbsup2

Aww thank you. My parents are very sweet. Lunch at Le Cellier was excellent. You can’t go wrong with cheddar cheese soup & pretzel bread.

Great review so far.... and congrats on the engagement... :) I cant wait to get back down there...

Thank you. I can’t wait to get back down there too… Only two years to go! :rolleyes1

What a great review this is !! Many congrats and wishes for years of future happiness for the both of you !!
:goodvibes

But, I gotta ask... WHAT in the WORLD is under that steak ??

We can't figure it out ...

Miniature avocados ? lol....

Do tell.

Thanks so much!

Angelrose is correct they are baby zucchini. Thanks Angelrose :thumbsup2

Great reviews. I'm really enjoying your report.

Joshua_me, those are baby zucchini underneath the steak. I bet they were so tender and tasty.

Thank you!

Awe... your parents are totally cool! Congrats on your engagement...

Thanks. I'm very lucky to have such amazing parents.

Well I stumbled upon your dining reviews and am now hooked. Especially with the whole engagement story! Still have lots to catch up on! Too bad my sister wasn't your server! I'm desperate to find SOMEONE who has had her... just out of curiosity :cutie:

EDIT: Phew, all caught up. What a beautiful engagement story. Hope mine will be like that some day:lovestruc We're the same age woot woot! Loved your Cali Grill review. Can't wait to eat there on my upcoming trip (2 more days!) I see you ate multiple times at Tokyo Dining. Mind if you share your review with me a little early? I'm debating having dinner there on my upcoming trip but don't know if it's any good. I love sushi and eat it frequently here in T.O.

There was a server named Yoshi? :eek: I must meet this person!!! I'm the biggest Yoshi fan (from the Nintendo games I mean :laughing: )

I was so sure your sister was my server. Your description of her sounded so similar to my waitress. Too bad. :sad2:

Thank you. I really enjoyed Toyko Dining. It's one of my must do restaurants at Disney. Chris and I tend to pay OOP and just order of the sushi menu. It’s really affordable. They have a really good Spicy Tuna Roll and Sweet Potato Roll. The view of world showcase is also beautiful from Toyko Dining. I would definitely recommend going there. :thumbsup2 Where do you go in T.O. for sushi? I’m in a desperate need to find a good sushi place. I used to go to a place called New Generation but now it’s starting to going downhill.

Oops. I should have been clearer. :rolleyes1 Yoshi is the sushi chef at California Grill. Her sushi is amazing. Yoshi is in the Disney Planning Video so every time I see her I feel like I’m meeting a Disney celebrity. And yes she does remind me of the Nintendo character! :rotfl:


Hi!! I just wanted to say Congrats! Your ring is beautiful!!

Great dining reviews so far :)

Thanks Lynn!

Awhile back I lurked on your wedding TR. Your wedding was so beautiful! It was one the reasons I started dreaming of having a DFTW one day! So thank you. :goodvibes

Just read through everything so far. How great of your parents to pay for that meal! That was such a good idea!

I'm planning on being a 2011 Disney bride too. We're hoping for March though. Have you planned anything yet? We've been engaged for a year alreay and the time has flown past, I'm scared about how quickly the next year is going to go, because it feels like we haven't planned anything yet at all!!

Me too! That's exactly what I was thinking when I read that! :laughing:

Congrats on your engagement! Yay for another 2011 Disney Bride! In all honesty I’ve been secretly dreaming about a Disney wedding for years, all thanks to the wonderful Disbride’s on the wedding forum. :goodvibes I have some preliminary stuff planned. My DF wants to have the ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion (I always thought I’d have the ceremony at Sea Breeze Point), I’d love to have the reception at California Grill, followed by an Illuminations Dessert Party. We’re hoping to have around 20 guests so I’m not sure if it will be cheaper to go with an Escape or the Wishes package. Things will probably change as we get closer. It’s so hard because you can’t really have anything 100% planned until 1 year to 8 months out with Disney. Have you check out Carrie’s (Lurkyloo’s) Disney Weddings and Honeymoons (http://www.passporterstore.com/store/1587710781.aspx)e-book? It’s excellent! :thumbsup2 It’s helped me so much with my preliminary planning.

I forgot to mention that Yoshi is the sushi chef at California Grill. It would have been neat if it was Yoshi from Nintendo. :lmao:

[Belle_373]

The best way for us to get to Boardwalk was to take a bus from CSR to Epcot and then exit through the International Gateway.

We decided to take some photopass pictures because we had some time to kill before dinner. I’m always paranoid I’m going to be late, especially when using Disney Transportation so I always allow myself a lot of extra time to get to anywhere.

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We checked in for our 7:15pm ADR. We had to wait about 20 minutes before we were seated.

I ordered Flying Fish Café’s Signature Potato Wrapped Snapper and a glass of Selbach Oster Spatlese Riesling, Mosel ‘07 $12.00

Potato - Wrapped Red Snapper $ 36.00
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I was really impressed with the Red Snapper. It didn’t have a strong fishy taste that some fish have. The potato wrap added a really nice crispy texture to the snapper. I found the red wine sauce a little rich, but other than that it was a great meal.

Chris ordered the Shrimp and Orecchiette Pasta.

"Laughing Bird” Shrimp and Orecchiette Pasta $28.00
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Chris loved this! :thumbsup2

I was so surprised with how many shrimp were in this dish. I don’t eat shrimp so I had to pick through a lot of shrimp to get to the pasta. :lmao:

We received a complimentary dessert to congratulate us on our recent engagement.

White Chocolate Crème Brulee
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I didn’t think I would be able to eat any of the crème brulee because I was so full from dinner, but the second I had a bite I knew I had to finish it. It was the best crème brulee I’ve ever eaten. I was very grateful that Chris isn’t a big dessert eater because I was able to enjoy this dessert all by myself. :cool1:

Total with TIW $78.44

Up Next: Lunch at Wolf Gang Puck Express (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34474308&postcount=75)

[nittanyliongirl02]

Hi Jaclyn!

Congrats on your engagement! Loving your dining reviews so far, and happy that your trip was so magical! My DH and I actually celebrated our honeymoon there last year at the same time!

Can't wait to read more!

[GoofySon'sMom]

Oh man, I cannot wait to try Flying Fish! I don't like fishy fish either, hoping I don't lose my nerve on trying the Snapper!

[MickeyNicki]

I had that shrimp dish last month and it was awesome and I was shocked at the amount of shrimp in that dish! Incredible!

[jenbear123]

Great review on Flying Fish. I've never had the desire to eat there though. Not sure why....

You two are such a cute couple!

My favourite sushi place is the Ginza chain. They have a few locations throughout the GTA. I'm not sure where you are located but I'm sure any of the locations wouldn't be too far a drive for you. Here is their website (http://www.ginzasushi.ca/) You can see menus and pictures (just like Disney! :laughing: ) Give them a try when you can. Their sushi is consistently good and fresh.

If you're looking for an all-you-can-eat sushi place, there's one off Yonge Street, south of Highway 7, called "V.I.P. sushi". Good place if you are in the mood for lots of sushi! The service is sub-par but their food is quite good. It's cheaper to go during the week than it is on the weekends.

Thanks for the info on Tokyo Dining. I'll be paying OOP with my TIW card (do they accept that there?) so no problemo with ordering off the sushi menu. I'm glad to hear that their sushi is good. Especially coming from a fellow sushi lover :cloud9: Can't wait to give it a try!

[TigerKat]

Have to agree the White Chocolate Creme Brulee was hands down the best creme brulee I've ever had!:thumbsup2

[Calgary DISHeads]

I am a creme brulee FREAK and a white chocolate FREAK - can't believe I'm going to miss it!! Can't fit in FF this trip - next time I guess :thumbsup2

[BecBennett]

Congrats on your engagement! Yay for another 2011 Disney Bride! In all honesty I’ve been secretly dreaming about a Disney wedding for years, all thanks to the wonderful Disbride’s on the wedding forum. :goodvibes I have some preliminary stuff planned. My DF wants to have the ceremony at the Wedding Pavilion (I always thought I’d have the ceremony at Sea Breeze Point), I’d love to have the reception at California Grill, followed by an Illuminations Dessert Party. We’re hoping to have around 20 guests so I’m not sure if it will be cheaper to go with an Escape or the Wishes package. Things will probably change as we get closer. It’s so hard because you can’t really have anything 100% planned until 1 year to 8 months out with Disney. Have you check out Carrie’s (Lurkyloo’s) Disney Weddings and Honeymoons (http://www.passporterstore.com/store/1587710781.aspx)e-book? It’s excellent! :thumbsup2 It’s helped me so much with my preliminary planning.

I forgot to mention that Yoshi is the sushi chef at California Grill. It would have been neat if it was Yoshi from Nintendo. :lmao:

I do have Carrie's book, I love it, I only just got the updated one though so I'm re-reading it. Just reading it makes me feel organised! :laughing:

That Creme-brulee looks so good! If I had the money I swear I'd open up a store in town here that just sold yummy deserts!

[Belle_373]

Hi Jaclyn!

Congrats on your engagement! Loving your dining reviews so far, and happy that your trip was so magical! My DH and I actually celebrated our honeymoon there last year at the same time!

Can't wait to read more!

Thank you! :)

Oh man, I cannot wait to try Flying Fish! I don't like fishy fish either, hoping I don't lose my nerve on trying the Snapper!

I’m a really picky fish eater. Up until a couple years ago I wouldn’t even eat fish and chips. With the snapper you won’t even realize your eating fish. :)

I had that shrimp dish last month and it was awesome and I was shocked at the amount of shrimp in that dish! Incredible!

Yes, there was definitely more shrimp in the dish than expected.

Great review on Flying Fish. I've never had the desire to eat there though. Not sure why....

You two are such a cute couple!

My favourite sushi place is the Ginza chain. They have a few locations throughout the GTA. I'm not sure where you are located but I'm sure any of the locations wouldn't be too far a drive for you. Here is their website (http://www.ginzasushi.ca/) You can see menus and pictures (just like Disney! :laughing: ) Give them a try when you can. Their sushi is consistently good and fresh.

If you're looking for an all-you-can-eat sushi place, there's one off Yonge Street, south of Highway 7, called "V.I.P. sushi". Good place if you are in the mood for lots of sushi! The service is sub-par but their food is quite good. It's cheaper to go during the week than it is on the weekends.

Thanks for the info on Tokyo Dining. I'll be paying OOP with my TIW card (do they accept that there?) so no problemo with ordering off the sushi menu. I'm glad to hear that their sushi is good. Especially coming from a fellow sushi lover :cloud9: Can't wait to give it a try!

Thanks for the recommendations. I’ll definitely check out Ginza Sushi! Their menu looks awesome. :thumbsup2

Unfortunately, Tokyo Dining doesn’t accept the TIW card. There’s only a 10% discount at lunch for AP holders.

Have to agree the White Chocolate Creme Brulee was hands down the best creme brulee I've ever had!:thumbsup2

I would go back to Flying Fish just for the crème brulee.::yes::

I am a creme brulee FREAK and a white chocolate FREAK - can't believe I'm going to miss it!! Can't fit in FF this trip - next time I guess :thumbsup2

That’s the great thing about going back to Disney you always have new places to try! :goodvibes

I do have Carrie's book, I love it, I only just got the updated one though so I'm re-reading it. Just reading it makes me feel organised! :laughing:

That Creme-brulee looks so good! If I had the money I swear I'd open up a store in town here that just sold yummy deserts!

If you ever do open a store like that I’ll definitely pay a visit! :goodvibes

[Linda67]

[QUOTE=Belle_373;34315734]Hi! :wave2:

It’s funny I always eat my breakfast while reading dining reviews. It always makes me wish I was eating something better than a bagel. :lmao:


Morning - just had my oatmeal and back for more lovely pics of food :surfweb:

[Nancy for Disney]

Flying Fish looks so yummy. Thank you for all the wonderful pictures.

[klacey1]

Mmmm, whenever I see the Red Snapper, my mouth waters!

[moosemom]

What a great engagement story - and a lovely thought for your parents to go to all that trouble to 'take you out to celebrate!"

I'm enjoying both your tale and your reviews!

[Belle_373]

Morning - just had my oatmeal and back for more lovely pics of food :surfweb:

Welcome back! :)

Flying Fish looks so yummy. Thank you for all the wonderful pictures.

Your welcome! Flying Fish was very yummy. ::yes::

Mmmm, whenever I see the Red Snapper, my mouth waters!

Mine too! :goodvibes

What a great engagement story - and a lovely thought for your parents to go to all that trouble to 'take you out to celebrate!"

I'm enjoying both your tale and your reviews!

Thank You! It was very sweet of my parents.:)

[lizzyb]

Great reviews soo far!

Congrats on the engagement!

[Belle_373]

Great reviews soo far!

Congrats on the engagement!

Thank you! :goodvibes

[Belle_373]

We spent this morning at Animal Kingdom and decided we didn’t really feel like eating anywhere at AK for lunch. We decided to just head to DTD and go to WPE for lunch. An hour and a half later we finally arrived at DTD. Disney transportation can be such a pain sometimes, especially when trying to get to DTD from a park.

If I don’t eat every so often I get very dizzy and sick to my stomach. By the time we got to DTD I was about to pass out.:sick: I felt so weak and just looked at Chris and said “FOOD!”:lmao:

When we arrived it was busier than normal. I think it had something to with free dining and WPE being one of the greatest options for your CS credits.

We decided to just share a meal because we thought we might want to share at sandwich at Earl of Sandwich (I had never eaten there before and I was really wanted to try one of their sandwiches. However, I always find it hard to go not stop at WPE for lunch when I’m at DTD) or stop at Ghirardelli’s after we spent some time wandering around. This never ended up happening so in hindsight we each could have ordered our own meals.

Meatball & Parmesan Pizza $13.95
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The pizza tasted just as good as always. The only issue we had was that it was very difficult to eat, even with a fork and knife, because the toppings kept falling off. The pizza just seemed thrown together compared to other times we’ve had this pizza. It still tasted great though and we had no problem finishing it!:goodvibes

I was also disappointment in the service we received. Our waitress arrived at our table and saw that we were sharing the pizza and offered to bring us an extra plate. Great! We really need an extra plate because the pizza was so difficult to eat. Well she never came back with a plate. :confused: We actually had to flag her down to get our plate. I realize that it’s only a counter service restaurant but we usually receive excellent service here. I think a lot of it had to do with it being free dining and it being busier than usual.

Side of Mac & Cheese $3.95
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The Mac & Cheese was excellent. :thumbsup2 It was a little on the cool side but other than that it was nice and rich and creamy.

Chris and I would go back to WPE. It is one of our favorite places to dine at in DTD. However, I don’t think we would go back when it’s really busy. The quality of the food and service just wasn’t the same.

Total with AP Discount $22.24

Up Next: Dinner at Tokyo Dining (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34481649&postcount=79)

[pezaddict231]

Congrats! How sweet of your DF! Your ring is beautiful! How sweet of your parents to help you celebrate your engagement. Loving all your reviews and looking forward to hearing more.

[Lynn5700]

Hey! WGPE looks so good. We are going to have breakfast there one morning on our next trip.

So are you guys planning on having a DFTW?

[Belle_373]

Congrats! How sweet of your DF! Your ring is beautiful! How sweet of your parents to help you celebrate your engagement. Loving all your reviews and looking forward to hearing more.

Thank You! :goodvibes

Hey! WGPE looks so good. We are going to have breakfast there one morning on our next trip.

So are you guys planning on having a DFTW?

I’ve always wanted to try WGPE for breakfast. Their breakfast menu looks excellent! :thumbsup2

We’re planning on having a DFTW. I couldn’t imagine getting married anywhere else. Disney puts together such beautiful weddings. We’re probably going to do an Escape package as were only having around 20 guests come to the wedding.

[Belle_373]

After spending some time wandering World Showcase we walked over to the Japan Pavilion and checked in at 7:00pm for our 7:10pm ADR. I couldn’t believe how crowded it was in the lobby. I have been many times before including for free dining last year and I have never seen it this busy. I really think more people were aware of free dining this year because of the free dining commercials Disney did this year.

We were seated at 7:30pm at a four top in the sushi bar area. We were really hoping for a seat by the window but we weren’t about to complain. We just wanted to eat.

Chris and I are both sushi lovers so whenever we go to Tokyo Dining we both just order off the sushi menu.

I ordered the Grilled Salmon Roll $7.00 & Spicy Tuna Roll $7.50
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Tokyo Dining’s spicy tuna roll is the best spicy tuna roll I’ve ever had. :thumbsup2 I always order it when I come here. The grilled salmon was a little dry but it was still good.

Chris ordered the California Roll and the Salmon Roll.

California Roll $7.50
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Salmon Roll $6.00
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I really enjoyed the California Roll. I’m not a huge fan of salmon rolls as I find they are too bland, but Chris loves them.

During our meal the Sushi Chef’s did a demonstration. This was very interested to watch, however, we were seated right beside the partition to the lobby and many guests were peering through the empty slots in the wood panels to watch this demonstration. We found this a little rude as a few people (adults mind you) had their heads stuck through partition and their heads were literally hovering over our table. :confused3

I would definitely return to Tokyo Dining (and we did later this trip for lunch). The sushi is always fresh and the service is excellent. It’s such a light and refreshing meal and it allows you plenty of room to grab dessert later at Beaches & Cream. :rolleyes1

Total $32.97

Up Next: Beaches & Cream (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34481768&postcount=80)

[Belle_373]

Hello Everyone :wave:, I am Jaclyn and I have an addiction to ice cream. :blush:

I’m wanted to preface this review by letting everyone know that I have a really bad addiction to ice cream, like really bad. If there was only one food I could eat for the rest of my life it would be ice cream. There was even time where I would become physical ill when I ate ice cream. Chris thought I was lactose intolerant, but I didn’t care. I love ice cream too much, and I soldiered through and conquered by “lactose intolerance.” This is why you will see so many Beaches and Cream & Ghirardelli reviews. By the end of the trip the servers at Beaches & Cream new us as “regulars.”

I ordered a Two Scoop Hot Fudge Sundae $ 4.98
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I’m really picky about my ice cream habit and prefer not to have whipped cream on my ice cream. I find it dilutes the taste of the ice cream. Chris makes fun of me endlessly for this, but I love him anyways. :laughing:

Chris ordered the Strawberry Shortcake $5.99
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Chris really enjoyed the strawberry shortcake; however, the strawberry shortcake did not love him back. He discovered this trip that he is most likely lactose intolerant. Chris does not have the love of ice cream that I do so he did not feel the need to power through, like I did, so you will not see him ordering any ice cream for the rest of this trip.

This is a multiple must do restaurant for me when in Disney World and I highly recommend it. :thumbsup2

Total with TIW $11.33

Coming Up Next: Dinner at Tony’s Town Square (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34490376&postcount=87)

[BecBennett]

Chris really enjoyed the strawberry shortcake; however, the strawberry shortcake did not love him back. He discovered this trip that he is most likely lactose intolerant. Chris does not have the love of ice cream that I do so he did not feel the need to power through, like I did, so you will not see him ordering any ice cream for the rest of this trip.



:lmao: Unrequited love is such a hard thing to deal with!

[Linda67]

Loving the reviews
We have an ADR at Tokyo Dining as we are both Sushi lovers and haven't eat their before. We have a ADR for 8.10pm so we are hoping to catch Illuminations from their. Do you think we will be able to see them if we dont bag a window seat :confused3

[Belle_373]

:lmao: Unrequited love is such a hard thing to deal with!

It sure is. :laughing:

Loving the reviews
We have an ADR at Tokyo Dining as we are both Sushi lovers and haven't eat their before. We have a ADR for 8.10pm so we are hoping to catch Illuminations from their. Do you think we will be able to see them if we dont bag a window seat :confused3

There are two sections at Tokyo Dining. One section has a view of world showcase lagoon. I think you would have a decent view even if you were one table removed from the window. The other section is by the sushi bar and depending on where your table is you wouldn't be able so see Illuminations at all.

Here's a link to a blog at Allears.net (http://land.allears.net/blogs/michaelbachand/2009/08/a_walking_tour_of_epcots_japan.html). They have some interior pics of Tokyo Dining so you can get a better idea.

[klacey1]

I really love the pizza at WPE, but I had trouble eating it with a knife and fork, too. (I had gotten the four cheese pesto) However, we ate around 2:00 pm during free dining, but it wasn't really crowded. I think their pizzas are just difficult to eat!
Not a big sushi fan, but the fact that it left you room for some Beaches and Cream is definitely a plus!:woohoo:

[nittanyliongirl02]

Quick question for you....do you recommend ADR's for Tokyo Dining? I would like to go there for lunch, but not be locked into a lunch reservation. Just wondering your thoughts. Thanks!

[Belle_373]

I really love the pizza at WPE, but I had trouble eating it with a knife and fork, too. (I had gotten the four cheese pesto) However, we ate around 2:00 pm during free dining, but it wasn't really crowded. I think their pizzas are just difficult to eat!
Not a big sushi fan, but the fact that it left you room for some Beaches and Cream is definitely a plus!:woohoo:

I had a meatball & parmesan pizza in April of this year and it wasn't difficult to eat. It just might be how they're making them now. Who knows? :confused3 Oh well, the pizza still tastes excellent! :thumbsup2

One must always leave room for ice cream! :lmao:

Quick question for you....do you recommend ADR's for Tokyo Dining? I would like to go there for lunch, but not be locked into a lunch reservation. Just wondering your thoughts. Thanks!

It really all depends on when you’re going. I'm a person who likes to plan ahead, just in case, so I always book an ADR. If I decide during the trip that I no longer want dine some where I just call WDW Dining or go to guest services to cancel. When we went for lunch we got there just after opening and it wasn’t very busy at all. I did notice that they were taking walk-ups.

[Belle_373]

We spent the morning at Blizzard Beach and after relaxing at Corondo Springs we headed to the Magic Kingdom.

The Magic Kingdom was closing at 8:00pm tonight so we wanted to do dinner at an in-park restaurant to allow us more time to spend on attractions.

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We decided to go to Tony’s Town Square because it was the first restaurant Chris and I dined at during our first trip to Disney World together in May 2005. We really enjoyed it back then so we thought we would try it again.

We checked at 5:45pm and were seated within minutes.

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I ordered Spaghetti & Meatballs and a coke to drink.

Spaghetti & Meatballs $16.99
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I loved my spaghetti & meatballs. I don’t think you can go wrong with ordering it at Tony's.

Chris ordered the Shrimp Scampi and a sprite.

Shrimp Scampi $18.99
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Chris enjoyed the shrimp scampi, however, he found it a little bland.

I’m glad we decided to go back to Tony’s again. I’m usually craving pasta by this point in the trip and it filled my craving.

It’s very apparent that the meals are not made-to-order. We received our entrees quite quickly after placing our order and so did the table beside us. However, we still enjoyed our meals. I think Tony’s is great for what it is—an in–park restaurant.

Total with TIW $41.86

Later on that evening I went to Aloha Isle for a Pineapple Dole Whip Float $4.25
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Up Next: Breakfast at Starring Rolls Café (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34499323&postcount=92)

[Linda67]

It sure is. :laughing:



There are two sections at Tokyo Dining. One section has a view of world showcase lagoon. I think you would have a decent view even if you were one table removed from the window. The other section is by the sushi bar and depending on where your table is you wouldn't be able so see Illuminations at all.

Here's a link to a blog at Allears.net (http://land.allears.net/blogs/michaelbachand/2009/08/a_walking_tour_of_epcots_japan.html). They have some interior pics of Tokyo Dining so you can get a better idea.

Thanks so much for the information, very useful :thumbsup2

[Belle_373]

Thanks so much for the information, very useful :thumbsup2

Your welcome. I'm glad I could help. :goodvibes

[jenbear123]

Some more great reviews! :thumbsup2 I'm back from my tripped and absolutely LOVED Tokyo Dining. It's going to be a must do on my trips from now on... well whenever I'm not travelling with my mom. She has never caught onto the whole sushi thing :confused3 She doesn't know what's she's missing! I've must convince her to expand her palate.

Tony's Town Square looks yummy too. My only concern is if the pasta is too mushy. Especially when you say it's not made to order. That worries me a bit :scared:

I've started my TR, come read! :goodvibes

[Belle_373]

Some more great reviews! :thumbsup2 I'm back from my tripped and absolutely LOVED Tokyo Dining. It's going to be a must do on my trips from now on... well whenever I'm not travelling with my mom. She has never caught onto the whole sushi thing :confused3 She doesn't know what's she's missing! I've must convince her to expand her palate.

Tony's Town Square looks yummy too. My only concern is if the pasta is too mushy. Especially when you say it's not made to order. That worries me a bit :scared:

I've started my TR, come read! :goodvibes

Thanks!:)

I'm glad you enjoyed Tokyo Dining. You should try convincing your mom to try the vegetarian sushi. It worked for me. I used to be terrified of sushi. I thought eating raw fish was disgusting. But then Chris convinced me to try the vegetarian sushi first and then slowing I started trying different types. Now I love it! I couldn't imagine not eating it!

I didn't find the pasta mushy but again I like my pasta a little bit softer than al dente.

I'm going to pop on over to your TR! :thumbsup2

[Belle_373]

We arrived at DHS this morning at 8:45am and we were starving but we knew we had to grab fast passes & ride Toy Story Mania before headed to Starring Rolls Café for breakfast.

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I had a Chocolate Peanut Butter Cupcake $3.99 and a bottle of water. Chris had a Cinnamon Bun $2.99 and an orange juice.

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I was initially planning on just getting a plain bagel with cream cheese but when I saw the chocolate peanut butter cupcake I knew I had to try it. I'd seen in other DISers reports and it looked too good to pass up. There’s nothing better than chocolate mixed with peanut butter. Mmmm. It was really good but just too sweet for 9:30 in the morning. In retrospect I wish I had just grabbed the bagel but I’m glad I tried the chocolate peanut butter cupcake. I think it would have been much better as an afternoon snack.

Chris enjoyed his Cinnamon Bun. It seemed like the same ones you can get anywhere on property.

Total $12.48

Up Next: Lunch at Mama Melrose (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34509343&postcount=100)

[BecBennett]

Ohhh! Yummy cupcake! I can't manage that sort of thing too early in the day, but by golly I think I'd give it a try too!! :laughing:

[tfoster]

Ohhh! Yummy cupcake! I can't manage that sort of thing too early in the day, but by golly I think I'd give it a try too!! :laughing:

I'm planning to give it a try in a couple of weeks! But I am planning on no desserts for the rest of the day! :)

[sunny04]

I just found your review, and am enjoying it! Congratulations on the engagement!

[Belle_373]

Ohhh! Yummy cupcake! I can't manage that sort of thing too early in the day, but by golly I think I'd give it a try too!! :laughing:

I used to be able to handle that sort of thing in the morning. I grew up on cake, ice cream, and cookies for breakfast. I guess I'm just maturing. :laughing:

I'm planning to give it a try in a couple of weeks! But I am planning on no desserts for the rest of the day! :)

I think you'll enjoy it! It was very moist and tasty. :)

I just found your review, and am enjoying it! Congratulations on the engagement!

Thank You!:goodvibes

[oybolshoi]

One of these days we have got to get ourselves over to Starring Rolls .. yum!

Part of our problem is that MGM is probably our least favorite park so we get in and get out without much thought of eating there.

Congrats on the engagement - you're a very cute couple! :goodvibes

[Lynn5700]

Ooh I love Starring Rolls! YUM, dole whips!! Cute pics in front of the train station!

You will love an escape wedding!!! Disney does an amazing job!!

[Belle_373]

One of these days we have got to get ourselves over to Starring Rolls .. yum!

Part of our problem is that MGM is probably our least favorite park so we get in and get out without much thought of eating there.

Congrats on the engagement - you're a very cute couple! :goodvibes

Thank you! :goodvibes

Ooh I love Starring Rolls! YUM, dole whips!! Cute pics in front of the train station!
You will love an escape wedding!!! Disney does an amazing job!!
Thank you :)

I’m very excited for our Disney wedding! :goodvibes

[Belle_373]

Usually when we go to DHS we leave by lunch time so we either go over to Beaches and Cream or EPCOT. I’m just not a huge fan of the food selection at DHS. I usually turn to Chris around 12pm O’clock and say “We got to go, I’m hungry.”

I’ve been to Prime Time 50’s but I’d rather go with a larger group. We went to Sci Fi Diner in April of this year and the food was ok but the service was so bad I’ m just not ready to go back. To sum it up are waiter pretty much ignored us during the entire meal. After he brought us our check he was trying to harder to earn a better tip so asked if he could take a picture of us in the car. I said “That would be great!” and went into my purse to grab my camera. By the time I looked up he was gone. Chris and I broke into a fit of giggles.:rotfl: I couldn’t believe he just walked away. Since that experience I haven’t felt the desire to go back to Sci Fi Diner. I’m sure I will try it again in a couple of years and I’ll definitely being going back when I have kids.

This trip I wanted to spend more time at DHS so I decided make an ADR at Mama Melrose. Chris and I had both never been there before and I had heard a great review of the place on Lou Mongello’s WDW Radio Podcast (http://www.wdwradio.com/WDW-Radio-Show-Disney-Podcast/Show-122-June-7-2009.html). I figured if Lou Mongello, who’s an Italian guy from Jersey, enjoyed his meal here it can’t be that bad. :laughing:

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This bread was so nice and warm. You could tell it just came out of the oven.

I ordered the Grilled Pepperoni Flatbread ~ with Sun-dried Tomato Pesto, Pancetta and Asiago Cheese and fresh chives and a coke.

Grilled Pepperoni Flatbread $11.99
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This was excellent! I really enjoyed the spice on the pepperoni.

Chris ordered the Grilled Chicken Flatbread ~ with Bell Peppers and sweet Onions and a Sprite.

Grilled Chicken Flatbread $12.99
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I found this a little bland but that may be because I was comparing it to my spicy flatbread. Chris actually said he liked my flatbread better. ;)

I was pleasantly surprised with how much I enjoyed Mama Melrose. I didn’t go in with high expectations. I just thought it would be better than some of the counter service options at DHS. I would definately go again. It was also nice because it gave us more energy to explore DHS.

Total with TIW $30.51

Up Next: A Tasty Surprise (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34509536&postcount=103)

[gellybean]

I totally agree that the CS options at DHS are slim pickin's! We've had a hard time trying to figure out where to eat for lunch on our DHS day. We tried Brown Derby last year and it was good but not for the $$. Thanks to your positive review of Mama Melrose's, I added a lunch there for our only DHS day! :goodvibes We may even pay OOP for it so we can split stuff and keep it on the lighter side, since we have Boma Buffet that night !! Dh loves Italian food so this should be a good fit for us and a way to avoid less than stellar CS choices :thumbsup2

So thanks !! :yay:


Great reviews, as always!! Can't wait to read the rest !!

[Belle_373]

I totally agree that the CS options at DHS are slim pickin's! We've had a hard time trying to figure out where to eat for lunch on our DHS day. We tried Brown Derby last year and it was good but not for the $$. Thanks to your positive review of Mama Melrose's, I added a lunch there for our only DHS day! :goodvibes We may even pay OOP for it so we can split stuff and keep it on the lighter side, since we have Boma Buffet that night !! Dh loves Italian food so this should be a good fit for us and a way to avoid less than stellar CS choices :thumbsup2

So thanks !! :yay:

Great reviews, as always!! Can't wait to read the rest !!

I'm glad I could help! :goodvibes

[Belle_373]

After our fun morning at DHS, Chris and I went back to CSR to relax and have a nap. Around 4pm I woke up to someone talking outside of our door. All I heard was “They have the privacy sign on the door, should I knock—I have champagne.” Well all it took was the word champagne and I jumped out of bed. I was in a half sleep daze when I answered the door. Two CM’s entered and set up a bottle of champagne, two wine glasses, a plate of chocolate covered strawberries, and handed us a card. I was so confused. At first I thought it was just a gift from Corondo Springs as Chris had noted that we were celebrating our engagement on our room reservation. I asked one of the CM’s who it was from and he said he wasn’t sure but he was told to pass along the message, “Please take pictures.” :lmao: I knew right away it was my best friend and Maid of Honor—Meg (TinkerBelle_325). I was so touched. It was just so sweet. I felt so grateful to have such an awesome friend. :hug:

In honor of Meg, here are some of the pictures I took.

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The chocolate covered strawberries were sooo delicious. I ate most of them by myself much to Chris’ dismay. What can I say I love my chocolate covered strawberries? We enjoyed the champagne later on in the trip. I was surprised that I enjoyed the champagne as much as I did as I'm not a huge champagne drinker. It was very close in taste to Asti Martini, which is the only champagne I usually drink. On a side note, when Meg and I went to Disney back in September ’07 we had a very memorable experience drinking Asti. :rolleyes1

So I wanted to give another big THANK YOU to Meg!!! Thanks for being such a wonderful and generous friend.:goodvibes

Up Next: Dinner at Jiko (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34544860&postcount=119)

[Linda67]

Wow - what a wonderful surprise from your friend
You never forget special moments like this - you have a great friend :)

[KatMark]

What a wonderful thingi for Meg to do for you guys. I love the pics. :)

[MickeyNicki]

Meg, you are a wonderful woman!!!

[ellie0311]

Loving your review, keep 'em coming. Congrats on your engagement!

[lindsayp]

wow great review! i can't wait for jiko's! :D i've told my DB i wanted him to propose to me at WDW and he says 'AND go there for our honeymoon?!' he's never been to WDW before and can't understand why i want to go there all the time :lmao: congrats on the engagement!!

[Belle_373]

Wow - what a wonderful surprise from your friend
You never forget special moments like this - you have a great friend :)

What a wonderful thingi for Meg to do for you guys. I love the pics. :)

Meg, you are a wonderful woman!!!

I agree! I'm very lucky to have such a great friend! :goodvibes

Loving your review, keep 'em coming. Congrats on your engagement!

Thank You! :)

wow great review! i can't wait for jiko's! :D i've told my DB i wanted him to propose to me at WDW and he says 'AND go there for our honeymoon?!' he's never been to WDW before and can't understand why i want to go there all the time :lmao: congrats on the engagement!!

Thanks!

Once you get him there once, he'll be hooked for life! ;)

[lindsayp]

haha i know! he's a bigger guy, super tall. he thinks he wont fit on the rides :confused3 i can't convince him otherwise

[klacey1]

Your flatbread looks yummy-- love spiciness!
How sweet of your friend to surprise you guys!

[Belle_373]

haha i know! he's a bigger guy, super tall. he thinks he wont fit on the rides :confused3 i can't convince him otherwise
I read a thread recently about Shaq O’Neil being at the AK. If he can fit on rides, anyone can. :lmao:

Your flatbread looks yummy-- love spiciness!
How sweet of your friend to surprise you guys!
I love spiciness too! :)

It was very sweet! :cloud9:

[Disney4nonah]

I just caught up with your report! great so far!! I so agree about the slats at Tokyo Dining, it's too open with everyone waiting to get into Teppan Edo.... :)
I totally just teared up that your parents worked so hard to get your dinner paid for at Cali Grill...that's just too special...
And Champange and Stawberries, what a great time!!! I'm so happy for you....
ok, waiting with baited breath for more popcorn::

[TinkerBelle_325]

I knew right away it was my best friend and Maid of Honor—Meg (TinkerBelle_325). I was so touched. It was just so sweet. I felt so grateful to have such an awesome friend. :hug:

In honor of Meg, here are some of the pictures I took.

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On a side note, when Meg and I went to Disney back in September ’07 we had a very memorable experience drinking Asti. :rolleyes1

So I wanted to give another big THANK YOU to Meg!!! Thanks for being such a wonderful and generous friend.:goodvibes

Awww! You're welcome! It was so fun to set up that surprise :goodvibes

Hahaha! Oh yes...the night of Asti....2 bottles....2 people....and a LOT of hyperness!

Wow - what a wonderful surprise from your friend
You never forget special moments like this - you have a great friend :)

What a wonderful thingi for Meg to do for you guys. I love the pics. :)

Meg, you are a wonderful woman!!!

Your flatbread looks yummy-- love spiciness!
How sweet of your friend to surprise you guys!

Awwww I'm blushing now! :blush: I was more than happy to send them the gift and it turned out even better than I expected! The Mickey and Minnie were added by a close friend of mine that works at CSR in admin.

[TinkerBelle_325]

Loving the reviews! Now I'm considering Mama Melrose for our March trip!

[msce2]

I'm glad you had a nice meal at Mama Melrose. We also didn't expect much when we went in May, but found it to be very good.

That was so thoughtful of your friend to send the gifts! The chocolate covered strawberries look so yummy!

[butiflfeet]

I'm loving your reviews! And Congratulations :love:

[Belle_373]

I just caught up with your report! great so far!! I so agree about the slats at Tokyo Dining, it's too open with everyone waiting to get into Teppan Edo.... :)
I totally just teared up that your parents worked so hard to get your dinner paid for at Cali Grill...that's just too special...
And Champange and Stawberries, what a great time!!! I'm so happy for you....
ok, waiting with baited breath for more popcorn::

I never realized it was an issue until I sat right beside the panelling.

It was very special. It is something I will never forget. :)

The champagne and strawberries were awesome! I hoping Chris will surprise me with some on our honeymoon. Hint! Hint!;)(Chris lurks on this thread :lmao:)

I’m just working on the Jiko review. It should be up shortly. :goodvibes

Loving the reviews! Now I'm considering Mama Melrose for our March trip!

I think you’ll enjoy. ::yes::

I'm glad you had a nice meal at Mama Melrose. We also didn't expect much when we went in May, but found it to be very
good.
That was so thoughtful of your friend to send the gifts! The chocolate covered strawberries look so yummy!

It was very thoughtful. :)

I'm loving your reviews! And
Congratulations :love:

Thank You. I’m glad you’re enjoying the reviews :goodvibes

[Belle_373]

I was really looking forward to this meal. We had made reservations here before but I always canceled at the last minute. Part of the problem is that we usually rely on Disney Transportation and it’s just such a pain to get from a resort to a resort. Since we were staying at Corondo Springs for this half of the trip I thought it would be great take a taxi from CSR to ALK, since we were so close in proximity it wouldn’t be too expensive. And I was right, it only cost us $12 including tip. Which is pretty good considering on our last trip we were staying at POR and we went to AKL for a breakfast at Boma and the taxi was around $20.

We got the AKL around 6:30 and we had some time before our 7:15pm ADR at Jiko. So we took our time exploring the resort. I love this resort and would love to stay here when we go back. It’s not even the animals. I’m not a huge fan of the animals. I think it has something to do with me spending a lot time at the zoo as a child and then going to the zoo a lot when I was used to work at a summer program. Call me crazy but the Animals around the savannah do not relax me, they remind me of stress. :confused3

However, I love the décor of the Animal Kingdom Lodge. The colors are just so a warm and appealing. :goodvibes

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It was getting close to 7pm so we decided to check in to Jiko. We told there would be a few minutes wait so we sat down at the bar area. Within a few minutes are name was called and we were taken to our table.

When I walked into the main restaurant I was in awe. The décor was just so beautiful. I wish I had taken pictures.

Our waiter came to the table a few minutes after we were seated and took our orders and then came back with a basket of bread.

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I’m not sure what type of bread this is or what type of seasoning was in the spread but it was delicious. The bread was very light and moist and the spread had a bit of a kick to it. I thoroughly enjoyed it but had to limit myself because I didn’t want to get too full before our appetizers arrived.

Chris and I shared the Barbeque Chicken Flatbread - With apple-jicama slaw, African barbecue sauce, and four cheeses.

Barbeque Chicken Flatbread $10.00
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This was so good. I didn’t know if I would enjoy because I’m not a huge fan of apples. I’m weird like that.;) But I really appreciated how the flavors complemented each other. I would come back to Jiko just for the flatbread alone. :thumbsup2

I knew before I even made a reservation for Jiko that I had to order the Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon - with Macaroni & Cheese and Red Wine Sauce. I just had heard so many rav reviews about it. I also ordered a glass of the Hartenburg Riesling $12.00

Oak-Grilled Filet Mignon $39.00
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I was very disappointed when I cut into my steak. I had ordered it medium well and it was medium rare. It was bright red and there was blood oozing onto the plate. Our waiter returned and noticed that I wasn’t eating my steak because it was too rare. He was very apologetic and took it back to the kitchen. A few minutes later he returned with my entrée and said very sarcastically “I guess you like your steak well done” and then laughed as he walk off. I was in shock. :eek: I couldn’t believe he would say something like that to a customer. I was fuming at this point. His comment was ruining the meal. I got the impression that the kitchen was complaining that the steak was returned and he was just passing along the complaint to me. He was apologetic one moment and then blaming me for not knowing how I like my steak cooked. Excuse me! I know how a medium well steak should be cooked. It should be a light pink in the centre. I even used to work at a meat shop where I instructed people on the best type of steak for their cooking preference. This girl knows her steak. ::yes::

I tried not to let this bother me but when the manager came over to check on our meal I let him know that I was very disappointed in the treatment I received from our server. I told him I thought our waiters comment was very unprofessional. It was also very unexpected as he had given us great service up until that point. The manager was very apologetic and said he would speak to our waiter. I was very pleased with that response and even saw the manager talking to our waiter a few minute later.

Once that issue was taken care of I went back to enjoying my filet mignon. The steak was very good but I wasn’t a fan of the macaroni & cheese or the red wine sauce. I found the mac & cheese too sticky and the red wine sauce way too bitter. I’ve never been to Jiko before so I’m not sure if it was an off night or it was just not my taste. Chris thought it tasted ok, but it was not nearly as good as his entrée.

Chris ordered the Barbeque Beef Short Ribs - with Roasted Yukon Gold Potato Salad and onion-garlic sauce and a vodka tonic. $6.50

Barbeque Beef Short Ribs $37.00
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This was our server’s recommendation. He said it was his favorite entrée at Jiko and I have to agree. I don’t usually eat short ribs but this was beyond amazing. Every bit was so moist, tender and flavorful. It was just plain WOW! :)

For dessert we shared a Tanzanian Chocolate Cheesecake - With chocolate ganache, amarula sauce, and lavender ice cream. I had a Thunder Darjeeling Tea $5.95.

Tanzanian Chocolate Cheesecake $8.00
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I really enjoyed the chocolate cheesecake but the lavender ice cream threw me off. Chris thought it tasted like soap. :lmao: It was definitely a nice twist on a traditional dessert.

The waiter brought out a complementary Pistachio Creme Brulee - With a chocolate-layered bottom, to congratulate us on our recent engagement.

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This pistachio crème brulee was just bleh! I like my crème brulee to be a little sweeter.

Overall, I would still return to Jiko. Other than the rude comment from our server he was still very attentive and provided good service. When we go back I would probably order the flatbread and the short-ribs. That alone is worth the trip to AKL. Plus the ambiance just can’t be beat

Total with TIW $122.24

Up Next: Dinner at Beaches & Cream (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34557092&postcount=126)

[disneyfav4ever]

That's the second bad review I've read of the filet recently. They must've changed the recipe, because it was awesome when I had it two months ago, or they've been having a lot of off nights. Maybe I'll go to Narcooossees or Flying Fish instead of Jiko next year.

[cbg1027]

I just found your review and I live it! The engagement and subsequent free desserts certainly add to it. :rotfl:

I know exactly what you mean about whipped cream on ice cream! I HATE that!

[BecBennett]

Those chocolate dipped strawberries look awesome! Did you get to keep the plate? Or was it like a room service plate?

[nittanyliongirl02]

Thanks for your Jiko review. My DH and I leave for AKL on Sunday and are psyched. We have ressies there for 12/8!

I don't blame you about the steak either, if I see blood, I can't eat it either. I will have to think about getting the short ribs!

[KatMark]

Thanks for the Jiko review. I've unfortunately read several bad reviews about it lately. I'm glad that you and DH at least enjoyed his portion of the meal.

[Belle_373]

That's the second bad review I've read of the filet recently. They must've changed the recipe, because it was awesome when I had it two months ago, or they've been having a lot of off nights. Maybe I'll go to Narcooossees or Flying Fish instead of Jiko next year.

It might have just been an off night for the filet. I’ve never had the filet before so I don’t really have anything to compare it to. I just know it wasn’t really my taste. The rest of our meal was excellent though. I’ve never been to Narcoosses but Flying Fish was amazing!:thumbsup2

I just found your review and I live it! The engagement and subsequent free desserts certainly add to it. :rotfl:

I know exactly what you mean about whipped cream on ice cream! I HATE that!

:welcome:

Thanks for reading!

YAY! Another person who doesn’t like whipped cream on ice cream! :goodvibes

Those chocolate dipped strawberries look awesome! Did you get to keep the plate? Or was it like a room service plate?

That's a good question. I’m not sure if I could have kept the plate. :confused3 I left it because there wasn’t any room in my suitcase.

Thanks for your Jiko review. My DH and I leave for AKL on Sunday and are psyched. We have ressies there for 12/8!
I don't blame you about the steak either, if I see blood, I can't eat it either. I will have to think about getting the short ribs!

Whoohoo! You must be so excited! Have a great trip! :goodvibes

The short ribs were excellent! I highly recommend them. :thumbsup2

Thanks for the Jiko review. I've unfortunately read several bad reviews about it lately. I'm glad that you and DH at least enjoyed his portion of the meal.

Yeah, I'm not sure what's going on with Jiko lately. I'm hoping they're just having a few off nights. I'll really want to go back for the short ribs. ::yes::

[Belle_373]

We spent this morning at the Keys the Kingdom Tour so we wanted to do something low key for dinner. Originally I was thinking of booking Yachtsmen Steakhouse or Blue Zoo because Epcot had EMH until 12am but I thought we might be too tired after the tour to have such a heavy meal and I was right.

After our tour is was really nice to just be able to take a nap and not be concerned with what time you woke up because of an ADR you had to make.

We were feeling extra lazy tonight and didn’t feel like taking a bus to Epcot and then walking to the Beach Club so we just grab a taxi.

We got to the beach club around 6:30pm and only had to wait about 20 minutes before we were seated.

I ordered a single cheeseburger with fries and a coke.

Single Cheeseburger $ 8.99
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Chris ordered a single cheeseburger with bacon and a sprite.

Single Bacon Cheeseburger $9.98

Sorry I forgot to take a picture of Chris’ bacon cheeseburger so just imagine bacon this on this cheeseburger.:laughing: Anyone else hearing the Journey to Imagination song in their heads? No, just me. :rolleyes1

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Chris and I both enjoyed our yummy cheeseburgers. :thumbsup2

For dessert I ordered a Two Scoop Hot Fudge Sundae $4.98
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It was as great as always :)

Chris had Mom’s Chocolate Cake $5.99
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Chris’ was staying clear of all things ice cream so he ordered the Mom’s chocolate cake. He really enjoyed this and almost licked the plate clean. I thought it was a little too rich for my blood. The funny thing is when I first started dating Chris he was very anti-desserts. He thought everything tasted too sweet and I could eat chocolate cake for breakfast. We've completely swapped tastes! :laughing:

I would go back to Beaches and Cream for dinner in a heartbeat. He was just so laid back and causal without it being a counter service meal. I think dinner here will be a new once a trip tradition.

Total with TIW $35.63

Up Next: Lunch at Earl of Sandwich (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34568168&postcount=134)

[jenbear123]

Those desserts at Beaches and Cream look delightful! My mom would have a soft spot for that hot fudge sundae for sure!!! After reading your review, I might just have to make a stop at B&C in April. It seemed well priced too for a sit-down: $35?! That fits my pocket book :thumbsup2 Love everything so far, keep up the yummy reviews!

[purpliequeen]

Awesome reviews! Congrats on your engagement!

[KatMark]

Jaclyn, the absolute perfect Hot Fudge Sundae -- NO WHIP CREAM!!!! ;)

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::dance3::worship:

[DisneyCrafter]

Jaclyn, the absolute perfect Hot Fudge Sundae -- NO WHIP CREAM!!!! ;)

:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::dance3::worship:

You're NUTS. and no I dont like nuts on my sundae but I do LOVE whip cream!!! My motto is (actually, it's not my motto I just made it up right now! :rotfl2:) "Would you like some ice cream to go with that whip cream?" :lmao:

That hot fudge certainly does look delicious! Drool.

[KatMark]

You're NUTS. and no I dont like nuts on my sundae but I do LOVE whip cream!!! My motto is (actually, it's not my motto I just made it up right now! :rotfl2:) "Would you like some ice cream to go with that whip cream?" :lmao:

That hot fudge certainly does look delicious! Drool.

See, Jaclyn and I hate whip cream on ice cream and her fiance, Chris, thinks we are nuts. But us girls have to stick together. :)

[wishspirit]

Fantastic food reviews! :thumbsup2 It's making me hungry just looking at it!!

You guys make the most fantastic couple! You look so cute together!

I am going to try and keep this page open so my DBF can see it for our trip in June! :laughing:

Keep up the great work!

[Belle_373]

Those desserts at Beaches and Cream look delightful! My mom would have a soft spot for that hot fudge sundae for sure!!! After reading your review, I might just have to make a stop at B&C in April. It seemed well priced too for a sit-down: $35?! That fits my pocket book :thumbsup2 Love everything so far, keep up the yummy reviews!
Beaches and Cream is definitely worth the stop! :thumbsup2

It’s is well prices for a sit-down. It’s like you’re saving money by eating there. :laughing:

Awesome reviews! Congrats on your engagement!

Thank You! :goodvibes

Jaclyn, the absolute perfect Hot Fudge Sundae -- NO WHIP CREAM!!!! ;)
:woohoo::woohoo::woohoo::dance3::worship:

It sure is! :thumbsup2

I don’t think I could ever eat the kitchen sink. Imagine a whole bottle of whipped cream on top! :scared:


That hot fudge certainly does look delicious! Drool.

The hot fudge was delicious! I sure could go for a hot fudge sundae right about now. :rolleyes1

See, Jaclyn and I hate whip cream on ice cream and her fiance, Chris, thinks we are nuts. But us girls have to stick together. :)

Yes we do! ::yes:: GIRL POWER all the way! :hippie:

Fantastic food reviews! :thumbsup2 It's making me hungry just looking at it!!

You guys make the most fantastic couple! You look so cute together!

I am going to try and keep this page open so my DBF can see it for our trip in June! :laughing:

Keep up the great work!

Thanks so much! :goodvibes

I hope your DBF gets the hint! ;) :laughing:

[Belle_373]

This morning we were checking-out of Corondo Springs Resort and Checking-In to Port Orleans Riverside for the second half of our trip.

One of our favorite parts of staying POR is the boat ride to Downtown Disney. So we thought what better way to kick of our stay than head to Downtown Disney for lunch and an afternoon of shopping!

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We decided try Earl of Sandwich for lunch for the first time. I must say this place was very busy. At first I was a little overwhelmed with how long the line was and how busy the seating area was but I figured “What the heck! The food must be good.” I’m glad I we decided to stay because the line moved very quickly. I was really impressed with how efficient the CM’s were at moving people through the line.

I ordered the Hawaiian BBQ Sandwich and a Coke.

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Chris ordered Broccoli & Cheddar Soup, The Earl’s Club, and a bottle of water.

Broccoli & Cheddar Soup $2.95
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This was my favorite counter service meal of the whole trip. The sandwiches were so fresh and I just fell in love with the taste of the bread they use.

I also was really impressed with what a great value the meal was to. In Toronto, Chris and I would pay $20 just for the sandwiches. If I was on the dining plan I don’t think I would even use my counter service credits for this meal. It was just so darn inexpensive.

Total: $20.40

After finishing up our sandwiches we did some shopping around DTD. After awhile I started getting a craving for ice cream so we made a pit stop at Ghirardelli’s.

I ordered a Gold Rush Sundae minus the whipped cream & toppings.

Gold Rush Sundae $7.25
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There is nothing better than vanilla ice cream with peanut butter and hot fudge.:goodvibes

Total with AP Discount: $6.95

Up Next: Dinner at Chefs de France (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34592213&postcount=139)

[tlenzendorf]

Yummmmm I love the Gold Rush Sundae! Oh, hi by the way! :wave2: I've been following along. Congrats on the engagement!

[Belle_373]

Yummmmm I love the Gold Rush Sundae! Oh, hi by the way! :wave2: I've been following along. Congrats on the engagement!

Hi!:wave2:

Thank You! :goodvibes

[lindsayp]

wow thats the 2nd bad jiko review i've read :/ we have reservations there when we go maybe we won't now. thanks for the great review!

[Belle_373]

wow thats the 2nd bad jiko review i've read :/ we have reservations there when we go maybe we won't now. thanks for the great review!

I'm glad you found my review helpful!:goodvibes

I wouldn't completely discount Jiko. The flatbread and short-ribs were excellent! :thumbsup2

[Belle_373]

We arrived at Epcot around 6:30pm and took a leisurely stroll towards the France Pavilion.

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We checked in at Chefs de France at 6:50pm for our 7:00pm ADR time. We didn’t get seated until around 7:20pm. I didn’t find the wait to unreasonable as it was quite busy at the check-in podium. They were turning away a lot of walk-ups.

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We got seated at a nice four top in the front section of the restaurant. As a party of 2, I always appreciate being seated at table for four instead of for 2. It allows you so much more room to spread out.

I ordered the Gratin de macaroni - Baked macaroni with cream and gruyere cheese and a glass of Riesling $9.95

Chris also ordered the Gratin de Macaroni and a sprite.

Gratin de Macaroni $18.95
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Our entrees arrived very quickly. After I placed my order I got up to use the washroom and by the time I got back the entrees were waiting on the table. I was a little disappointed as the service at Chefs de France is usually not so rushed. The macaroni was also a little cold. I’m pretty sure the macaroni was not made-to-order and was sitting under a heat lamp for some time. The Gratin de Macaroni still tasted fine but it just wasn’t up to par with other times we’ve had it.

For dessert we shared the Profiteroles au chocolat - Puff choux with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce.

Profiteroles au chocolat $7.25
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The profiteroles were lovely. The vanilla ice cream with chocolate sauce is pure heaven. :cloud9:

We finished our meal very quickly. We got seated at 7:20pm and we left by 8:00pm. I think the rushed service was due to Chefs de France trying to accommodate the surplus of diners during free dining. They even added an extra row of seating in the front section of the restaurant.

It will probably be awhile before Chris and I return for dinner at Chefs de France. However, we will still frequent Chefs de France for lunch. In our experience, the service and food quality has always been higher at lunch.

Total with TIW $59.91

Coming up Next: Breakfast at Kona Café (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34627221&postcount=153)

[sunny04]

I finally caught up! I've enjoyed your reviews so far! Yum!

[BecBennett]

Those profiterols looks sooo good!!! :cloud9:

[klacey1]

The macaroni looks delish, but I get upset if my food is not steaming hot when I get it in a restaurant. Sorry you didn't have a perfect meal!

[franandaj]

I just finally caught up on all these reviews, some great restaurants, and I plan on eating at some of those in January when we take my parents for their first trip. Thanks for the great pictures, I'm looking forward to the conclusion of this saga, and congrats on such a magical engagement story!
:love:

[lindsayp]

i've been to chefs de france as well and had their mac. I thought it was good but it had tasted like it had been sitting for a while :/ oh well i love that place tho! so cute :) great review!

[jenbear123]

Too bad about the rushed service at Chefs de France. We have a lunch reservation there in April - do they still serve the macaroni then? I would like to try it. Too bad it wasn't piping hot when you got it. The dessert looked delicious!

Excited to hear about Kona Cafe! I hope you got Tonga Toast ;)

[Linda67]

Thanks for the latest review. I always want my food as hot as possible. Much to my DHs embarassment I always want to send back food that isn't piping hot

[MomsOf2boys]

I'm enjoying your reviews. I have not yet been to Chef de France but do have it on my list of places to try. :thumbsup2

[Belle_373]

I finally caught up! I've enjoyed your reviews so far! Yum!

I'm glad your enjoying them.:) Thanks for reading!

Those profiterols looks sooo good!!! :cloud9:

They were very yummy! ::yes::

The macaroni looks delish, but I get upset if my food is not steaming hot when I get it in a restaurant. Sorry you didn't have a perfect meal!

That's ok. It's going happening every once in awhile. At least the majority of the meals this trip were amazing! :thumbsup2

I just finally caught up on all these reviews, some great restaurants, and I plan on eating at some of those in January when we take my parents for their first trip. Thanks for the great pictures, I'm looking forward to the conclusion of this saga, and congrats on such a magical engagement story!
:love:

Thank you! :goodvibes

I hope your parents have a great first trip! Make sure to get them the "1st visit" buttons. :thumbsup2

i've been to chefs de france as well and had their mac. I thought it was good but it had tasted like it had been sitting for a while :/ oh well i love that place tho! so cute :) great review!

It is very cute! Especially with the addition of Remi! :thumbsup2

Too bad about the rushed service at Chefs de France. We have a lunch reservation there in April - do they still serve the macaroni then? I would like to try it. Too bad it wasn't piping hot when you got it. The dessert looked delicious!

Excited to hear about Kona Cafe! I hope you got Tonga Toast ;)

Yes, they serve the mac & cheese at lunch. You can even get the mac & cheese as part as a three course pre-fixed menu at lunch. (http://allears.net/menu/menu_cdf.htm)

I sure did! ::yes::

Thanks for the latest review. I always want my food as hot as possible. Much to my DHs embarassment I always want to send back food that isn't piping hot

Me too!

I'm enjoying your reviews. I have not yet been to Chef de France but do have it on my list of places to try. :thumbsup2

I'm glad your enjoying my reviews! :goodvibes

[pollcolingwood]

The snaps were delicious . I wish if I could get a chance visit there. :goodvibes
But right now the cuisines are finger leaking one. :thumbsup2 One should surely
go for that.

[TinkerBelle_325]

After finishing up our sandwiches we did some shopping around DTD. After awhile I started getting a craving for ice cream so we made a pit stop at Ghirardelli’s.

I ordered a Gold Rush Sundae minus the whipped cream & toppings.

Gold Rush Sundae $7.25
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There is nothing better than vanilla ice cream with peanut butter and hot fudge.:goodvibes

Total with AP Discount: $6.95[/URL][/SIZE]

Ok...that looks really good...but....I have a confession to make... :rolleyes1

*ahem* My name is Meg...and I am an ice cream-aholic...but....I really don't like Ghirardelli’s :scared1: :o

Every time I've had a sundae there they look fantastic, smell fantastic...but I find the hot fudge sauce to be...gritty? I don't know. But to me it just isn't good. :sad2:

That being said....you are making me want to try again Jaclyn :P Because honestly I'm drooling over that pic ;)

[lindsayp]

mmm reading these make me hungry and want to go back! (it's FREEZING here atm) can't wait till the next review :)

[Belle_373]

The snaps were delicious . I wish if I could get a chance visit there. :goodvibes
But right now the cuisines are finger leaking one. :thumbsup2 One should surely
go for that.

Hi :wave:

Thanks for your suggestion. :)

Ok...that looks really good...but....I have a confession to make... :rolleyes1

*ahem* My name is Meg...and I am an ice cream-aholic...but....I really don't like Ghirardelli’s :scared1: :o

Every time I've had a sundae there they look fantastic, smell fantastic...but I find the hot fudge sauce to be...gritty? I don't know. But to me it just isn't good. :sad2:

That being said....you are making me want to try again Jaclyn :P Because honestly I'm drooling over that pic ;)

I understand what your mean about the texture of the hot fudge. It's not at smooth as say the Beaches & Cream hot fudge. ::yes::

I'm glad you want to give it another try. Us ice cream-aholics got to stick together. :goodvibes

mmm reading these make me hungry and want to go back! (it's FREEZING here atm) can't wait till the next review :)

Dining reviews all ways make me hungry. :laughing:

It's freezing up here too. What happened to summer? :rolleyes:

[Belle_373]

Chris and I knew we’d wanted to do another breakfast at Kona Café this trip. It’s become our favorite breakfast spot in Disney.

We’re not huge character people but were big breakfast eaters so it was nice to find a great non-character breakfast place in Disney. So thank you fellow DISer’s for teaching us about Kona Café! :goodvibes

I knew before we even arrived at Kona Café that I had to get the Tonga Toast, as I had passed on it on our previous visit this trip. I also ordered a cup of coffee. Why can’t other establishments in Disney sell coffee this good? Why? :confused3

Tonga Toast $10.99
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I love my Tonga Toast but I really wish they had the option of a smaller portion of it. I find it really yummy at first, but by the end it is just too sweet to finish. I think it would be a great addition to the Big Kahuna platter (in case anyone from Kona Cafe's managment team is reading. :laughing:)

Chris had his usual and ordered the Big Kahuna and a coffee. He is such a creature of habit. He believes if you find something you like, why change it?

Big Kahuna $11.99
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Once again Chris and I thoroughly enjoyed our breakfast at Kona Café. I find the service for breakfast is always top notch and the food is always consistently of good quality. Of course, I can’t forget about the Kona coffee….YUM!

Total with TIW: $ 29.97

Up Next: Snack at Kona Island Sushi Bar (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34705684&postcount=159)

[jenbear123]

Yay Tonga Toast!!! So yummy! I know they offer it at Captain Cooks for half the price but I wonder if it's as good? I'm going to try this in April so I'll let you know :thumbsup2 The big kahuna looks like so much food. I love a big breakfast in the morning but not sure I could stomach all that. I also didn't know the coffee was so good at Kona. Another thing I will have to try next time. Great update! Keep 'em coming :banana:

[Linda67]

I haven't tried Tonga Toast yet but it looks HUGE :)

[lindsayp]

oooh my sis really wants to go there for breakfast, it looks yummy! :)

[sunny04]

We LOVE Kona. And I agree about the Tonga Toast. They really should have a half order option. It is sooo good, but nearly impossible to finish!

[Belle_373]

Yay Tonga Toast!!! So yummy! I know they offer it at Captain Cooks for half the price but I wonder if it's as good? I'm going to try this in April so I'll let you know :thumbsup2 The big kahuna looks like so much food. I love a big breakfast in the morning but not sure I could stomach all that. I also didn't know the coffee was so good at Kona. Another thing I will have to try next time. Great update! Keep 'em coming :banana:

I've never tried the Tonga Toast at Captain Cooks. I read reviews where they say it's the same as Kona's Tonga Toast and others where they say it greasier. :confused3

I haven't tried Tonga Toast yet but it looks HUGE :)

It's very big, but delicious!:thumbsup2

oooh my sis really wants to go there for breakfast, it looks yummy! :)

It's very yummy, definitely worth the stop!

We LOVE Kona. And I agree about the Tonga Toast. They really should have a half order option. It is sooo good, but nearly impossible to finish!

I'm glad it's just not me. :laughing:

[Belle_373]

The plan for tonight was to go the Polynesian to watch Wishes from the beach at 8pm then go have a late dinner at 8:40pm at Ohana’s. Well, we got to the Poly around 7 and I was starving. I knew I would either grab a dole whip from Captain Cooks or grab sushi at Kona’s Sushi Bar. As you can tell, Kona’s sushi won.

I ordered the Volcano Roll and a coke.

Volcano Roll $13.99
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I have two words for everyone….SUSHI HEAVEN! :cloud9:

Total with TIW: $16.80

Up Next: Dinner at Ohana’s (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34705775&postcount=160)

[Belle_373]

After watching wishes on the beach with a delicious Pina Colava from the pool bar we headed upstairs to Ohana’s. This is by far Chris’ favorite restaurant on property. He would be so hard broken if we made a trip to Disney without stopping here for dinner.

We checked in at 8:40pm and were seated by 8:50pm at window seat with a view of the castle. :cloud9:

Starters

‘Ohana Welcome Bread

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Almost as good as the bread served at Kona Café.

Mixed Greens with a Honey-Lime Dressing
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Appetizers/Accompaniments

Honey-Coriander Chicken Wings
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Pork Dumplings with Sweet & Sour Sauce
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Lo mein Noodles, tossed in a Teriyaki sauce with fresh vegetables
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As much as I miss the scallop potatoes they used to serve, I still really enjoy the noodles.

Stir-fried Vegetables
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Dessert

'Ohana bread pudding served a la mode with Bananas and Caramel Sauce
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We had another great meal here. The food was fresh and the service was excellent. It still remains one of our favorite places on property.

Total with TIW: $59.84

Up Next: Breakfast at Riverside Mill (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34766419&postcount=170)

[lindsayp]

omigosh ohana looks soooo good :woohoo: that lo mein looks yummy!! i can't wait to read the next review :)

[jenbear123]

MMMMmmmmm that Volcano roll looked delish! What was in it? I'm so excited to stay at the Poly in April. Seems like there's so many choices of places to eat!

[onelilspark]

Another great breakfast spot for adults is Grand Floridian Cafe.

[Pirate's Princess]

Everything looks so delicious Jaclyn! Congrats on the engagement and the upcoming Disney wedding. Now you can start a planning journal in the wedding boards. :banana: I can't wait to read about the rest on your trip.

[Belle_373]

omigosh ohana looks soooo good :woohoo: that lo mein looks yummy!! i can't wait to read the next review :)

Yes, the lo mein is very yummy. I could go for some Ohana's right about now.:laughing:

MMMMmmmmm that Volcano roll looked delish! What was in it? I'm so excited to stay at the Poly in April. Seems like there's so many choices of places to eat!

It has spicy tuna, shrimp salad, and tempura crunch in it. Oooh your staying at the Poly, you must do a TR for that trip! :goodvibes

Another great breakfast spot for adults is Grand Floridian Cafe.

Thanks for the recommendation! :thumbsup2 Their breakfast menu looks really good. A couple years back I went there for lunch and the food was excellent. :)

Everything looks so delicious Jaclyn! Congrats on the engagement and the upcoming Disney wedding. Now you can start a planning journal in the wedding boards. :banana: I can't wait to read about the rest on your trip.

Thanks! :goodvibes A planning journal is the next on my list.::yes:: I'm going to start once I finish my Dining Review and TR. :thumbsup2

[KatMark]

That's it--we are definitely putting Ohana on the list for our next trip...it looks wonderful.

Happy Holidays to you and Chris.

[jenbear123]

It has spicy tuna, shrimp salad, and tempura crunch in it. Oooh your staying at the Poly, you must do a TR for that trip! :goodvibes

Oh don't you worry. You're going to hear ALL about it for sure! It's only for two nights but it's a surprise for my Mom (you can read all about the trip in my PTR, link in signature) It's going to be a blast! Hope you update soon :goodvibes

[Belle_373]

Happy Holidays!
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[Belle_373]

That's it--we are definitely puytting Ohana on the list for our nextt rip...it looks wonderful.

Happy Holidays to you and Chris.

Thanks! I hope you and Mark had a Merry Christmas!

Oh don't you worry. You're going to hear ALL about it for sure! It's only for two nights but it's a surprise for my Mom (you can read all about the trip in my PTR, link in signature) It's going to be a blast! Hope you update soon :goodvibes

Great! I'll have to go check out your ptr! :goodvibes

[Belle_373]

Chris and I had a pretty boring breakfast at Riverside Mill this morning. We wanted to make sure we had enough room for our lunch reservation at Yak and Yeti.

Chris had a blueberry muffin and a bottle of water.

Blueberry Muffin $2.59

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I love that you can tell Chris' arms are up in this picture. I always told him to get his hands out of the way when I was taking food pics. :laughing:

I had a plain bagel toasted with plain cream cheese and a bottle of water.

Plain Bagel $2.59
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Our breakfast was pretty basic but we found it to be fresh and tasty. :thumbsup2

I was really impressed with the amount of selection Riverside Mill had for breakfast. I also found the seating area to be very clean. We ended up eating breakfast here almost every morning during our stay.

Total: $8.02

Up Next: Lunch at Yak & Yeti (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34768397&postcount=171)

[Belle_373]

Chris and I were both really looking forward our lunch at the Yak and Yeti. We had made ADRs here before but had always ended up cancelling them at the last minute. Lately, I had been reading such favoring reviews for Yak and Yeti so I knew we couldn’t cancel our ADR this time.

When we arrived at the Yak and Yeti is was extremely busy. There was a line up out the door just to receive a slip that would allow you to go inside to check in. I was very glad that we had made an ADR here because a lot of people were being turned away. I have feeling people were trying to get in doors for lunch because it was one of the hottest days I can remember ever at AK.

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While we were waiting to be seated we ended up chatting with another couple who had just recently gotten engaged. This was the first time Chris and I ever wore one of the celebrating buttons on our trip and we found that it really allowed us to connect with other guests at WDW.

It was only about a ten minute wait before we were seated at a table for four at the back of the restaurants by the staircases.

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Chris ordered the crispy honey chicken with fried rice and a sprite.

Crispy Honey Chicken: tempura chicken, broccoli, carrots, honey sauce $17.49
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I had the sweet and sour chicken with fried rice and a coke.

Sweet and Sour Chicken: Tempura chicken or pork, ginger, garlic, bell peppers, pineapple $17.49
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Chris and I both really enjoyed our entrees. We found the fried rice to be a little dry and would have preferred the option of ordering white sticky rice instead the option of jasmine, brown, or fried rice. But overall, it was a great meal.

For dessert I ordered the fried wontons.

Fried Wontons - Skewers of fresh pineapple and cream cheese wontons, vanilla ice cream, honey vanilla drizzle $7.99
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Oh my goodness this was delicious. This was my favorite dessert of the entire trip. It was piping hot and the cream cheese just melted in your mouth. I would make a stop at the Yak and Yeti just for this dessert.

Chris and I will definitely be making a returning trip. :thumbsup2

Total with TIW: $47.77

Up Next: Ghirardelli's & Dinner at Raglan Road (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34855617&postcount=183)

[jenbear123]

Yak & Yeti looks yummy but I'm not sure if I have the desire to eat there quite yet. Except maybe for that dessert! MMMmmmmm

Hope Santa was good to you!

[Belle_373]

Yak & Yeti looks yummy but I'm not sure if I have the desire to eat there quite yet. Except maybe for that dessert! MMMmmmmm

Hope Santa was good to you!

Santa was very good to me this year! :goodvibes

[Belle_373]

Oops double post

[KatMark]

So glad you enjoyed Yak & Yeti; it was athe second favorite meal of our 25th anniversary trip in 2008 and we were sorry we didn't make it back on our mini trip in September of this year. Mark had the duck and I had the sweet and sour pork and we LOVED our meals.

Yes, we had a great Christmas, and hope you and Chris did too.

[bluechic03]

Thanks for the reviews! I wanted to try Yak and Yeti until I saw the portions compared to the prices! :scared1: Were the portions as small as they looked for $17.50?????????????

[danalee]

just found your reviews, love them!! & Congrats!!pixiedust:

[Belle_373]

So glad you enjoyed Yak & Yeti; it was athe second favorite meal of our 25th anniversary trip in 2008 and we were sorry we didn't make it back on our mini trip in September of this year. Mark had the duck and I had the sweet and sour pork and we LOVED our meals.

Yes, we had a great Christmas, and hope you and Chris did too.

I can see why you and Mark enjoyed it so much. :goodvibes After only one meal Yak & Yeti has made it to Chris and I's "must do" dining list. ::yes::

I'm glad to hear you had a great Christmas! Chris and I spent the day visiting both families so it was a bit busy but it was nice.

Thanks for the reviews! I wanted to try Yak and Yeti until I saw the portions compared to the prices! :scared1: Were the portions as small as they looked for $17.50?????????????

I didn't find the portions too small. They seemed on par with other portion sizes in Disney. Yak and Yeti is a bit on the expensive side but we thought it was worth it for the quality of the food and the atmosphere.

just found your reviews, love them!! & Congrats!!pixiedust:

Thank you! :goodvibes

[tnkr mom]

Jumping on your dining review; I am curious about your dining choices we have not done yet! Thanks!!) I've got a a lot of reading to do :goodvibes

[klacey1]

DBF and I are not big AK fans, but I want to try Yak and Yeti so badly! That dessert looks SO yummy! I love pineapple!

[bluechic03]

thanks for the feedback! I relaly want to try those cream cheese wantons YUM:thumbsup2

[Belle_373]

Jumping on your dining review; I am curious about your dining choices we have not done yet! Thanks!!) I've got a a lot of reading to do :goodvibes

Thanks for reading! :)

DBF and I are not big AK fans, but I want to try Yak and Yeti so badly! That dessert looks SO yummy! I love pineapple!

Me too! If only they had served the wontons with a side of dole whip. :laughing:

thanks for the feedback! I relaly want to try those cream cheese wantons YUM:thumbsup2

Your welcome. I'm glad I could help. :goodvibes

[Belle_373]

Tonight was our Downtown Disney night. I wanted to do some shopping before dinner so we arrived via the POR boat around 6:30pm. Our dinner at reservations at Raglan Road wasn’t until 8:30pm so we had a lot of time to kill.

We browsed through a few shops and around 7pm I started getting really hungry. I was also starting to get a sore throat my this point in the trip so I thought some ice cream would help.

We stopped at Ghirardelli’s and I got a gold rush sundae and a bottle of water.

Gold Rush Sundae $7.95
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It was as good as always and really helped to sooth my sore throat for a bit.

By 8 o’clock we were all shopped out and Chris was getting hungry so we thought we’d try to be seated early. Luckily Raglan Road was pretty quite tonight and they had no problem seating us in the main room before our ADR. I also request the main room because I like having a good view of the live band.

I was saddened when I looked over the menu. They had taken of the Serious Sirloin Steak from the menu. I noticed a couple other menu items had been taken off as well. When our server arrived I asked him about this. He told us that they had changed the menu because of free dining. I asked if was possible for me to order that Serious Sirloin Steak as I was not on the dining plan. He smiled and said that shouldn’t be a problem because they still keep a supply of steaks for people “ in the know”.

Serious Sirloin Steak: 10 oz sirloin topped with Irish whiskey glazed, drizzled with gresh basil oil. Served with mashed potatoes and topped with crispy fried onion strings $26.50
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My steak was sheer perfection. It’s one of my favorite dishes on property. I love the crispy fried onions strings they place on top of the steak. It just adds so much flavor to the dish.

Chris ordered the Keen Eye for the Shepards Pie and a coke. He also ordered pint of Guinness. $6.75

Keen Eye for the Sheperds Pie: We give the traditional Shepherd's Pie (prime beef and lamb) a much-needed makeover with our contemporary twist to this favorite dish $17.50
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Chris’ Sheperds pie was always really good. It was also nice and hot. Back in April I ordered this entrée and it was served lukewarm.

While we were eating our meals we were able to enjoy the live Irish band.
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The band is one of the reasons we enjoy Raglan Road so much.

There was no need to order dessert as I had already enjoyed a pre-dinner course of ice cream for Ghirardelli’s. :laughing:

I must say that I was really impressed with our meal and service at Raglan Road. The first couple of meals we had there were amazing and then the past two meals were only so so. But I still made an ADR here this trip because Chris is an Irish boy who loves his pubs and I’m so glad I did.

Total with TIW:$57.12

Up Next: Lunch at Riverside Mill (http://www.disboards.com/showpost.php?p=34984405&postcount=190)

[jenbear123]

MMMMmmmmmmmm! That sundae looks delicious! Okay, I'm sold. I'm definitely making a stop at Ghirardelli in Feb :woohoo: Raglan Road looks yummy too but there still doesn't seem to be anything that really grabs me to make me want to eat there.

[Belle_373]

MMMMmmmmmmmm! That sundae looks delicious! Okay, I'm sold. I'm definitely making a stop at Ghirardelli in Feb :woohoo: Raglan Road looks yummy too but there still doesn't seem to be anything that really grabs me to make me want to eat there.

You could always just stop in one night and sit at the bar. A lot of people just stop in for a drink and to listen to the entertainment. :goodvibes

[Nancy for Disney]

Great review of Raglan Road. I am glad you liked the steak. We ate here in Dec and the steak was too rare. DH ordered it medium. I thought it was quite tastey though as I like it rare.

[klacey1]

That steak looks sooo delicious! My dad is Irish so we always had Shepard's pie, etc. growing up. I was never a huge fan of that style of cooking, but your steak looks like it gives Irish food a good name!

[NMW]

Subscribing! We are also reading your TR. Congrats on the engagement! :goodvibes

[Belle_373]

Great review of Raglan Road. I am glad you liked the steak. We ate here in Dec and the steak was too rare. DH ordered it medium. I thought it was quite tastey though as I like it rare.

I'm a medium-well girl myself.:goodvibes I just started eating steak a couple of years ago and I can't eat if it's too rare either.

That steak looks sooo delicious! My dad is Irish so we always had Shepard's pie, etc. growing up. I was never a huge fan of that style of cooking, but your steak looks like it gives Irish food a good name!

I come from an Irish background as well. There was a lots of meat and potato meals for dinner when I was a kid. :)

Subscribing! We are also reading your TR. Congrats on the engagement! :goodvibes

Thanks! :goodvibes

[Belle_373]

Sorry for the long delays between my dining reviews. I just started a new job in mid-December and my body’s adjusting to my new schedule. I’ve been so tired during the evening and on weekends I haven’t had the energy to DIS. I know…the horror! :scared1: I promise I will try to update as much as possible. Thanks for sticking with me. :goodvibes

Today we spend the morning at DHS. Originally we had lunch scheduled at Prime Time 50’s Café but we weren’t in the mood for a sit down meal and I didn’t feel like eating at a counter service at DHS.

For the past couple of years Chris has been asking if we could just eat pizza in our room one day. Well today I finally agreed. I canceled our Prime Time 50s ADRS and grabbed a bus back to POR. Chris went to the Riverside Mill and ordered a large pizza while I went back to the room to grab our refillable mugs.

Large Pepperoni Pizza $15.49
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I’ve read some negative reviews of the pizza on property so I didn’t have the highest expectations. I must say I was pleasantly surprised. The pizza was perfectly cooked. It has crispy pepperoni and dough that wasn’t over or under cooked.

We also got a bottle of water to share and 2 chocolate cupcakes with vanilla frosting (sorry I forgot to take a picture of the cupcakes.) The cupcakes were so good. Chocolate with vanilla frosting is my favorite type of cupcake/cake combo. The cake was was so light and the frosting wasn’t too sweet.

I found this lunch option to be a great deal. We had plenty of leftovers which Chris enjoyed as a late night snack. We just asked for extra plates and the plastic covers when we got our pizza so that we could store the leftovers in the mini fridge. It worked out great! Our lunch wasn’t fancy but it was nice just to be able to eat lunch in our room. We even had time to hit the pool before our daily afternoon nap.

Total:$23.87

Coming up Next: Dinner at Kona Cafe

[jenbear123]

I don't know why, but those pizzas never look very appetizing. They remind me of the greasy, yuckiness that is Pizza Hut... :crazy2:

No worries about the delay in updates. Congrats on the new job :woohoo: Excited to hear about Kona Cafe!

[Linda67]

thanks for another great reveiw
Can't wait to hear what you think of Kona as we have a first time ADR there in March :cool1:

[lindsayp]

yums! great review :) can't wait to read more!

[summersalt]

I just read about your proposal and enjoyed your pictures. My husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary in that same swing back in May. Congratulations to you guys! Hopefully, you two will be celebrating 20 years back at the "magical swing"!

[jenbear123]

Hey Jaclyn, where'd you disappear to?!?! I want to hear more dining reviews!

[DisTeach1]

Chris had his usual and ordered the Big Kahuna and a coffee. He is such a creature of habit. He believes if you find something you like, why change it?

That's a good thing! Isn't that why he proposed...He found something he liked, and he's not changing it...

Very adventurous of you guys to go out of your way for breakfast...We never do that! But we have a kid and a mother in law...we stick to breakfast at the parks or at our resort.

[Belle_373]

I don't know why, but those pizzas never look very appetizing. They remind me of the greasy, yuckiness that is Pizza Hut... :crazy2:
No worries about the delay in updates. Congrats on the new job :woohoo: Excited to hear about Kona Cafe!

Ah, see I like pizza hut pizza. I find most pizza too greasy so I always do the napkin press.

thanks for another great reveiw
Can't wait to hear what you think of Kona as we have a first time ADR there in March :cool1:

Kona is a great place for dinner. I always have to go once a trip. :thumbsup2

yums! great review :) can't wait to read more!

Thanks for reading!:goodvibes

I just read about your proposal and enjoyed your pictures. My husband and I celebrated our 20th wedding anniversary in that same swing back in May. Congratulations to you guys! Hopefully, you two will be celebrating 20 years back at the "magical swing"!

It’s so nice to hear that the swing is magical for other people. Congrats on your 20th wedding anniversary! No better place to celebrate than Disney!

Hey Jaclyn, where'd you disappear to?!?! I want to hear more dining reviews!
I’m still here! Work has been keeping me busy!

Chris had his usual and ordered the Big Kahuna and a coffee. He is such a creature of habit. He believes if you find something you like, why change it?

That's a good thing! Isn't that why he proposed...He found something he liked, and he's not changing it...
Very adventurous of you guys to go out of your way for breakfast...We never do that! But we have a kid and a mother in law...we stick to breakfast at the parks or at our resort.

:laughing:True enough!

[jenbear123]

:yay: I'm not the only one who does the napkin press! My DBF is always giving me funny looks when I'm absorbing all the, what he likes to call, good stuff. :crazy2:

Glad to see you're still around. Hope to see an update soon (no pressure of course)

[lindsayp]

great reviews :thumbsup2 cant wait to read more