nancy drew
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- Apr 12, 2005
I just looked at your sig (again) and realized this is your first DL trip, right? Wow! How old is your son? And now I want to know when you are going (not to stalk you, but how funny would it be if we are there at the same time?). You can send it via private message, if you don't want to post it publicly.
I have never been on Mickey's Wheel Of Death, and I never plan on it! Ferris Wheels scare me. I am not a fan of heights at all.
I was reading back, and re-reading with the thought that this is your first trip to DLR, and I had another thought about Indy. It sounds like your son and husband will love it. I haven't been on Dinosaur at AK, but it is the same type of ride (completely different ride, but same type, much like TT and RSR being similar yet very different). There is a sudden big drop in Indy, and a lot of shaking and bouncing around as you are riding around in a Jeep type vehicle on bumpy terrain. There is suspense, and things jumping out at you etc. (don't want to ruin anything). You can always YouTube the ride and see what you think. I would definitely ride it again, if/when my kids wanted to ride it, but it might not be something we ride multiple times in a row.
Dining... let's see. I haven't done DLR gluten-free yet, just vegan. Minnie's is a GREAT character interaction opportunity. They have normal breakfast food, and I'm nearly positive they gave me allergen-free Mickey Waffles. Yes, yes they did because it was the only other breakfast we did and I remember thinking "Now why didn't they give me these at Surf's Up??" The characters are non-stop, so since you seem to have 2 adults and one child I'd suggest rotating who goes to get food and who stays at the table. We usually miss some characters because we have to run and throw food on our plates and run back because the characters seriously don't stop coming to your table. Then they come back again.
We try to do Minnie's for brunch on a Magic Morning Saturday, so we have a snack on our way to the park, cram in as many rides as we can, then go eat at around 10:15. By the time we are done, the park is getting really busy and we might hit a few less popular/fast loading rides, then head back to the hotel for the afternoon or head to DCA for a while then back to the hotel.
Blue Bayou (the restaurant inside Pirates of the Caribbean) is a great place to dine, mostly for the ambiance but also for the food. They made me a wonderful pasta dish, which wasn't on the menu, that was probably the best meal I ate (I have a photo of it!) though that wasn't gluten-free. But if you eat meat, there are probably more options for you, and they have the BEST Monte Cristo, if your husband or son is into a deep fried grilled cheese (they can ask for it without meat). You will likely have leftovers, so I'd try to plan this meal for a time when you will be returning to your hotel so you can stash the leftovers in the fridge.
Goofy's Kitchen is a fun character meal at DLH. We've done dinner there, but it was a few years ago. It was fun for the kids, but we have skipped it just because we don't do many big breakfasts and I don't like doing dinner outside the parks. It has nothing to do with liking or not liking Goofy's, it is really more about not wanting to take time away from the parks.
We have not been to Storyteller's, and I think maybe we will try it this time, if the kids want to.
We like the Hungry Bear (counter service), but I don't think they have anything I can eat now, and I suspect the sweet potato fries are breaded (but I didn't ask, as I wasn't GF then). But it is a great place to sit outside and have a burger and enjoy the view of the water, the boats, the ducks, the people, etc.
I want to say Redd Rocket's has GF pizza and pasta, but I don't know for sure.
We have never been to French Market, Cafe Orleans, Carnation, etc.
If your son has no dietary restrictions and likes corn dogs, they have HUGE, delicious corn dogs at both parks. They are kind of famous, and worth trying for those who enjoy that sort of thing. I sure did when I ate them, and my kids both LOVE them; at home I buy them the veggie Morningstar Farms (still junk, but a special treat) but on vacation they get the real deal.
Wow, this is making me realize I need to do some reading about GF and vegan options. And reread Allearsnet, to build some ideas.
And I need to get back to posting photos! That's what everyone wants to see, right?
I have never been on Mickey's Wheel Of Death, and I never plan on it! Ferris Wheels scare me. I am not a fan of heights at all.
I was reading back, and re-reading with the thought that this is your first trip to DLR, and I had another thought about Indy. It sounds like your son and husband will love it. I haven't been on Dinosaur at AK, but it is the same type of ride (completely different ride, but same type, much like TT and RSR being similar yet very different). There is a sudden big drop in Indy, and a lot of shaking and bouncing around as you are riding around in a Jeep type vehicle on bumpy terrain. There is suspense, and things jumping out at you etc. (don't want to ruin anything). You can always YouTube the ride and see what you think. I would definitely ride it again, if/when my kids wanted to ride it, but it might not be something we ride multiple times in a row.
Dining... let's see. I haven't done DLR gluten-free yet, just vegan. Minnie's is a GREAT character interaction opportunity. They have normal breakfast food, and I'm nearly positive they gave me allergen-free Mickey Waffles. Yes, yes they did because it was the only other breakfast we did and I remember thinking "Now why didn't they give me these at Surf's Up??" The characters are non-stop, so since you seem to have 2 adults and one child I'd suggest rotating who goes to get food and who stays at the table. We usually miss some characters because we have to run and throw food on our plates and run back because the characters seriously don't stop coming to your table. Then they come back again.
We try to do Minnie's for brunch on a Magic Morning Saturday, so we have a snack on our way to the park, cram in as many rides as we can, then go eat at around 10:15. By the time we are done, the park is getting really busy and we might hit a few less popular/fast loading rides, then head back to the hotel for the afternoon or head to DCA for a while then back to the hotel.
Blue Bayou (the restaurant inside Pirates of the Caribbean) is a great place to dine, mostly for the ambiance but also for the food. They made me a wonderful pasta dish, which wasn't on the menu, that was probably the best meal I ate (I have a photo of it!) though that wasn't gluten-free. But if you eat meat, there are probably more options for you, and they have the BEST Monte Cristo, if your husband or son is into a deep fried grilled cheese (they can ask for it without meat). You will likely have leftovers, so I'd try to plan this meal for a time when you will be returning to your hotel so you can stash the leftovers in the fridge.
Goofy's Kitchen is a fun character meal at DLH. We've done dinner there, but it was a few years ago. It was fun for the kids, but we have skipped it just because we don't do many big breakfasts and I don't like doing dinner outside the parks. It has nothing to do with liking or not liking Goofy's, it is really more about not wanting to take time away from the parks.
We have not been to Storyteller's, and I think maybe we will try it this time, if the kids want to.
We like the Hungry Bear (counter service), but I don't think they have anything I can eat now, and I suspect the sweet potato fries are breaded (but I didn't ask, as I wasn't GF then). But it is a great place to sit outside and have a burger and enjoy the view of the water, the boats, the ducks, the people, etc.
I want to say Redd Rocket's has GF pizza and pasta, but I don't know for sure.
We have never been to French Market, Cafe Orleans, Carnation, etc.
If your son has no dietary restrictions and likes corn dogs, they have HUGE, delicious corn dogs at both parks. They are kind of famous, and worth trying for those who enjoy that sort of thing. I sure did when I ate them, and my kids both LOVE them; at home I buy them the veggie Morningstar Farms (still junk, but a special treat) but on vacation they get the real deal.
Wow, this is making me realize I need to do some reading about GF and vegan options. And reread Allearsnet, to build some ideas.
And I need to get back to posting photos! That's what everyone wants to see, right?