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Then for the last update of their trip, Cyndi & family sent these pics from their dinner last night at an off-property, but nearby restaurant...




Fuddrucker's

Cyndi said, "We were seriously tired of Disney food, so we drove a short distance from SSR to the Crossroads Shopping Center and went to Fuddruckers."



Here is what they had there...

Cheese Quesadilla


Cyndi said, "This was DS08's and he ate almost all of it."

Cyndi's Grilled Chicken Sandwich with grilled skinless, boneless chicken breast



And the other two had the...

World's Greatest Hamburger - 100% USDA All-American premium-cut beef, grilled to order and placed atop their fresh, sesame-topped scratch baked bun ready for you to pile it high at their market fresh produce bar.




Cyndi said, "They have a big fixings bar and the meat and rolls were really good!" ​

2 Scavenger Hunt Points Earned

 

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Since Cyndi (cyndiloveswalt) is home now and those were her last updates, it's time to say...



Thanks so much for being a Live Reporter...Great Job!!!



Cyndi's Total Scavenger Hunt Points Earned = 44 ​

 

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emmebear sent this update last night from their dinner at Epcot's...


Akershus Royal Banquet Hall



First some menu pics...

Kids Menu




emmebear started with this cocktail...

Dirty Martini

emmebear said, "This was not on the menu, but took advantage of the full bar.
It was scrumptious and $7 without TIW discount."

emmebear's Plate from the Cold Buffet




Then for her entree, emmebear chose...

Mushroom-stuffed Pasta with Swiss Chard, Oven-roasted Shiitakes, and Parmesan Cream


emmebear said, "This was recommended by the CM. It was very tasty! I could easily see myself ordering this again.
Very comforting, especially with the windy/cold night."

Kids Grilled Chicken Breast served with corn and mashed potatoes


emmebear said, "They didn't charge Emme for this. The chicken was a little dry and the corn was definitely canned corn, but the mashed potatoes were good."




Then for dessert they had...

Royal Chef's Dessert Plate (served family style)
- Sweet and Savory Chocolate Mousse
- Traditional Rice Cream topped with Strawberry Sauce
- Flaky Puff Pastry filled with Mascarpone Mousse topped with fresh Berries



emmebear said, "I wasn't a fan of any of the desserts. The rice cream confused me. The strawberries on top of the puff pastry were good though. I wish I could have traded the dessert for another bowl of pasta."


emmebear added, "Overall, it was an OK meal. It was very busy and our table was in the main walkway."



And now for some Disney Princesses...


emmebear said, "Emme was tired and didn't look at the camera at all during dinner. She was happy to see the princesses though. Her face would light up when they came to her, but then she frowned when I took her picture."

emmebear said, "The complimentary picture they gave me was awful. I asked if they could give me one where Emme didn't look so po'd, as he took 10 shots. They brought me another one where she's looking at the camera and just semi-po'd, which was really nice of them to do!"

emmebear said, "Cinderella was there tonight! I was surprised to see her there. Emme was very excited (on the inside, anyway)."




One last pic from the Akershus dinner...

emmebear said, "Aurora picked Emme for the Princess Processional!"




Then a bonus princess pic from ARIEL'S GROTTO in the NEW FANTASYLAND...

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5 Scavenger Hunt Points Earned

 

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We received one more update last night, this one from Kristi (klinlin).


She and her family were at DHS yesterday and had lunch at...



50's Prime Time Cafe




Here are the two entree pics she sent from that lunch...

Aunt Liz's Golden Fried Chicken served with mashed potatoes, chicken gravy and corn (subbed for the southern greens)

A Sampling of Mom's Favorite Recipes
Crispy-fried Chicken, Fork Tender Pot Roast, and Traditional Meatloaf with all the fixings



Kristi said, "We had a great server, Cousin Gary. He was funny and made my son set the table and return the menus to the hostess stand. The food was much better than I expected and the boys loved the theme of restaurant."
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1 Scavenger Hunt Point Earned

 

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Now for the updates received today, the first of which came from Nanabug02.


She & her DH had lunch yesterday at...



Earl of Sandwich



First some menu pics...

The Earl's Cobb Salad - grilled chicken, smoked bacon, Swiss and sharp cheddar cheese, Roma tomatoes, cucumber, cranberries and Buttermilk Ranch Dressing


NB02 said, "This was DH's. He said it was tasty."

All American - roast turkey, buttermilk ranch, cranberries, cheddar cheese, lettuce, and roma tomato


NB02 said, "This was great! We love Earl's!

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3 Scavenger Hunt Points Earned

 

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emmebear sent one last update from her weekend trip.


She & Emme were at Magic Kingdom this morning and had breakfast at...



CRYSTAL PALACE



First a castle pic...

Made-to-Order Omelet with ham, green peppers, and mushrooms

An inside view


emmebear said, "Omelet with a side of salsa = amazing!"



Then she also had this plate...

emmebear said, "An observation: Why is Disney bacon so sad and limpy?"

And this plate, which included pastrami, smoked salmon, and ginormous strawberries!

And then last, this plate...

Also here is Emme's plate...

Emme enjoying her breakfast!





And then one last pic with emmebear's favorite character...

1 Scavenger Hunt Point Earned

 

[gardengirl628]

Love the breakfast potatoes at Crystal Palace. Found the recipe at allears, and I think I am going to try to make them for Christmas morning. Thanks for the great pics!

 

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Just received an update from HoneyBeeM, which began with this mid-morning snack from...


SUNSHINE SEASONS

Stawberry Shortcake


HBM said, "This was delicious. The strawberries were so fresh!"





Then she and her mom had lunch at...



SAN ANGEL INN

Complimentary Chips & Salsa

Tostadas de Tinga
Fried corn tortillas topped with black refried beans, lettuce, onions, avocado, tomato marinated chicken, sour cream, and fresh cheese


HBM said, "Sorry for the bad quality of the pic...it's so dark in there! Mom and I both had an order of Sopa Azteca (tortilla soup, sorry no pic) and tostadas de tinga as our entree. We really weren't impressed. My mom couldn't stand all the red onions on the tostadas. They were loaded!"


She added, "This is the third time trying this place. Service was lacking...never saw the waiter! Food was just okay...it tasted like something I could easily make at home."




And the last but not least, they grabbed dessert from the...


BOARDWALK BAKERY

Oreo Cupcake & Key Lime Pie


HBM said, "Everyone loved the pie (as you can see, it didn't even make it back to the room)! The cupcake was great too. I loved the creamy cookie filling in the middle."


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1 Scavenger Hunt Point Earned

 

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This from Kristi (klinlin), who had dinner tonight at...


Chefs de France



Here are the entrees that she and her family chose...

Coquille St Jacques et crevette, gnocchis Provencales - sauteed scallops and shrimps served with gnocchis provencales



Kristi said, "My husband had this. It was awesome. I only tasted the shrimp and the sauce had a great lemon flavor."

DS11 enjoying his Macaroni & Cheese
Gratin de macaroni - Baked macaroni with cream and gruyere cheese


Kristi said, "Both I and my 11 yr old (Disney adult) son had this. Very heavy but the melted gruyere cheese is to die for."

Blanc de Poulet Aux Nouilles
Breaded chicken strips served with pasta (sauce on the side)



Kristi said, "I forgot to take dessert pictures, but my husband and I both had creme brûlée. Awesome, but no Madeleines. The older boy loved the creme puffs, and younger one opted for a chocolate chip cookie. Very nice meal, very handsome waiter."
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2 Scavenger Hunt Points Earned

 

[Linda67]

Oh where to start!

Such great pictures as always

If I was at WDW right now my fantasy food line up for today would be

Breakfast at Kouzina

Lunch at BOG

Dinner at Cali Grill

Mmm - I can dream

 

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Our first update of the day is from Nanabug02.


She and her DH were at the Contemporary Resort on Saturday night to have dinner at...



California Grill



First some menu pics...

Cocktail Menu


Note from jabead: To all you pumpkin lovers, check out the cocktail listed at the bottom.

Nanabug02 & Her Cocktail Choice, a French Martini (Skyy Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juice, and a splash of Roederer Sparkling Wine)

Note from jabead: NB02 is sporting a beautiful Henna Tattoo from Epcot's Morocco

Handmade Potato Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms, Edamame, Smoked Pork, and Organic Soft-poached Egg



NB02 said, "This was hubby's app. Very good!"

Shrimp Tempura Sushi Roll


NB02 said, "This was my appetizer. It wasn't on the menu but I asked for it and they made it for me, no problem."






Then for their entrees, Nanabug02 chose...

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Goat Cheese Polenta, Roasted Mushrooms, Zinfandel Glaze, and Crispy Sage


NB02 said, "This was great, as always!"





And her DH had...

Oak-fired Filet of Beef with Buttered Purple Stokes Puree, Citrus-glazed Baby Carrots, and Teriyaki Barbecue

Dessert Menu





For their desserts, Nanabug02 chose...

Caramel Corn Crème Brûlée
Zellwood Sweet Corn Custard, Salted Caramel Swirl Ice Cream, and Caramel Corn Brittle


NB02 said, "This was great!"





And her DH had...

Bananas and Caramel
Crispy Baked Phyllo Squares layered with Banana, Mascarpone Mousse, and Caramelized Banana
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5 Scavenger Hunt Points Earned

 

[Ginamarie]

Omg- I'm
Reading this while on the train to court and now starving!! BOG lunches look very good, and any day with Chefs de France photos is a good one in my book.

Plus Esme is ever adorable!

 

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Tonight is the official opening night of Magic Kingdom's newest restaurant...

And we had one of our veteran reporters, Becky (BlovesC), there and sending us these live update pictures.

A Rose-shaped Napkin

Potato Leek Soup


Becky called this, "Potato leek deliciousness!"

Thyme-scented Pork Rack Chop with au gratin macaroni, green beans and red wine au jus


Becky said, "Charlie liked the pork but we both drooled over that macaroni gratin. It's RIDIC!"

Lemon Meringue Cupcake - Vanilla sponge cake, lemon custard filling, flamed merinque icing and crunch
& Passion Fruit Cream Puff filled with passion fruit mousse and topped with whipped cream


Becky said, "Desserts were like a 1/10...an odd ending to a meal that was otherwise surprisingly delicious!"


Here is the LINK to Becky's full dining review of their dinner at Be our Guest.

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5 Scavenger Hunt Points Earned

 

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I received a couple more updates from Ellen (podsnel) today. As you may recall, she and her family were at Disney World earlier this month. While there she did a short update from their dinner at Raglan Road, adding that she had taken more pics with her regular camera and would send those later. So this first update will be a combination of her original update plus the many more pics that Ellen just sent me.

Ellen (podsnel) and family were at Downtown Disney (around 11/3) and had dinner at...



Raglan Road




Ellen started with this cocktail...

Very Berry Blueberry Martini
Smirnoff Blueberry Vodka, Chambord, Triple Sec & cranberry juice.

Ellen said, "This was fabulous! I liked it so much that I had a second one."

Beer Flight x 2: The Four Provinces - Guinness | Smithwicks | Harp | Kilkenny


Ellen said, "Steven (BIL) ordered two beer flights...just kidding, one was for Pods. They didn't like the Kilkenny."

Pods & his brother, Steven, with their beer flights

Appetizer D’Lirrah – Our Dalkey duo, Scallop forrest, Heaven on Earth & Nom Nom Wings as described below.
Dalkey Duo - Battered cocktail sausages with a Dalkey mustard dipping sauce.
Scallop Forrest - Georges Bank scallops in a golden batter served with citrus lime dipping sauce & sweet chili jam.
Heaven on Earth - Baby back ribs tossed in a Guinness glaze.
Nom Nom Wings – Sweet ‘n spicy wings tossed in a honey, chili flake, soy & ginger sauce.


Ellen said, "Of all of that, we liked the sausages the best...could have eaten a million of them."




For her entree, Ellen chose...

Lambo - Lamb shank braised in rosemary jus with mash, leeks, shiitake mushrooms & baby carrots.


Ellen said, "I enjoyed this, but it was enormous! I had to share with Tyler."




Sean had this...

Adult-size Portion of Kids Macaroni & Cheese




This was Tyler's choice...

Fish & Chips - Beer battered fish 'n chips served with fresh tartar sauce.


Ellen said, "He was not crazy about this."




Pods had this entree...

It's not bleedin' Chowder! - the freshest cuts of seafood & potatoes in a white wine infused cream broth.


Ellen said, "This was very tasty!"




Timmy surprised them by ordering this...

Pork Vienna – Breaded and seared pork Schnitzel with fried egg and chips


Ellen said, "He hates fried eggs, but he just pulled the egg off the top and enjoyed his schnitzel plain."

Cluck Curry - Chicken breast in curry broth with onions, peppers, leeks & steamed almond rice


Ellen said, "Steven had this and enjoyed it."




Then for dessert, they got three orders of this...

Ger’s Bread & Butter Pudding


Ellen said, "I promised them all they would love it, and I was right! They did!"

Tyler enjoying the dessert

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3 Scavenger Points Earned for the new cocktail, beer flight, & pic of Steven

 

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The other update that Ellen sent me today was from her breakfast at...


The Mara

Ellen's choice was...

Bobotie Platter - Egg custard with turkey, peppers and raisins served with pap and chakalaka


Ellen said, "It was sooooooo delicious. I really enjoyed the way all the flavors complimented each other. I also picked up some zebra domes from the case. Tyler was VERY happy about it when he woke up!"

Zebra Domes​

3 Scavenger Hunt Points Earned for Menu pics, breakfast update from Mara, and zebra domes

 

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Ellen sent another update tonight from their dinner at Epcot's...



BIERGARTEN




Here are some buffet pics...

Steven had this beer flight...

German Beer Flight - Four Pours 5 oz each - $10.00
Radeberger Pilsner, Schöfferhofer Weizen, Altenmünster Oktoberfest, and Hövels


Ellen said, "Steven said of all the beer he tried while in WDW, it was the German beer he enjoyed the most. In contrast, the beer at Raglan Road was kind of flat! I had a glass of Riesling - the driest one they offered."

Ellen's first plate...

Cauliflower Soup




Dessert pics...

Vanilla Pudding with Chocolate Chips

Freshly Baked Apple Strudel with Vanilla Sauce



Ellen said, "We all enjoyed this, but my BIL LOVED this restaurant! I booked it because my DH's family is 3/4 German. I'm a little German, too- but not that much!"

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2 Scavenger Hunt Points Earned

 

[Paging Mr. Morrow]

Our first update of the day is from Nanabug02.


She and her DH were at the Contemporary Resort last night to have dinner at...



California Grill



First some menu pics...

Cocktail Menu


Note from jabead: To all you pumpkin lovers, check out the cocktail listed at the bottom.

Nanabug02 & Her Cocktail Choice, a French Martini (Skyy Vodka, Chambord, Pineapple Juice, and a splash of Roederer Sparkling Wine)

Note from jabead: NB02 is sporting a beautiful Henna Tattoo from Epcot's Morocco

Handmade Potato Gnocchi with Wild Mushrooms, Edamame, Smoked Pork, and Organic Soft-poached Egg



NB02 said, "This was hubby's app. Very good!"

Shrimp Tempura Sushi Roll


NB02 said, "This was my appetizer. It wasn't on the menu but I asked for it and they made it for me, no problem."






Then for their entrees, Nanabug02 chose...

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Goat Cheese Polenta, Roasted Mushrooms, Zinfandel Glaze, and Crispy Sage


NB02 said, "This was great, as always!"





And her DH had...

Oak-fired Filet of Beef with Buttered Purple Stokes Puree, Citrus-glazed Baby Carrots, and Teriyaki Barbecue

Dessert Menu





For their desserts, Nanabug02 chose...

Caramel Corn Crème Brûlée
Zellwood Sweet Corn Custard, Salted Caramel Swirl Ice Cream, and Caramel Corn Brittle


NB02 said, "This was great!"





And her DH had...

Bananas and Caramel
Crispy Baked Phyllo Squares layered with Banana, Mascarpone Mousse, and Caramelized Banana
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5 Scavenger Hunt Points Earned

NOOOOOO they changed the cheesy mashed potatoes with the filet?! I was so looking forward to this. I am going in less than 2 weeks and am nervous because I am a picky eater and this menu change does not suit me at all. The only thing I will eat is the filet but I do not like the purple sweet potatoes or glazed carrots at all... will Cali grill switch the sides for me?!!!! I would even be willing to take just plain mashed potatoes

 

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I forgot to post this last pic that I received from Ellen last night, from her stop at...


La Cava de Tequila

Jalapeño Margarita
El Mayor premium silver Tequila, jalapeño, fresh lime juice, cucumber and agave nectar, served on the rocks with a hibiscus Himalayan salt rim



Ellen said, "When we left, we made our way around to Norway to watch Illuminations. I RAN like a nut, and at 3 minutes to 9, I had my one and only Ditch Rita of the trip. Bulmaro made it especially spicy for me, a jalepeno Rita. My fave!"
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Our First Update of the Day is once again from Nanabug02 (the girl is on a roll! ).


She and her DH had breakfast on Sunday at their resort's...




Whispering Canyon Cafe




The menu pics...

All-You-Care-To-Enjoy Breakfast Platter
Scrambled eggs, Western Home Fries, Bacon, Sausage, Waffles, and Buttermilk Biscuits with sausage gravy



NB02 said, "We both had the breakfast platter. The food was great, but it took forever to get the first platter, and then about 15 more minutes to get another."





Nanabug02 also sent this holiday-themed pic...

Christmas Wreath at the Wilderness Lodge
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4 Scavenger Hunt Points Earned

 

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Then for dinner on Sunday, Nanabug02 & her DH went to DHS'...



Hollywood Brown Derby



First a menu pic...

And also a pic of the Cocktail menu...

For their cocktails, they chose...

Tallulah-tini - Absolut Citron Vodka, Triple Sec, and Sweet-and-Sour
& The Red Carpet - Absolut Peppar Vodka and Bloody Mary Mix





For their appetizers, her DH chose...

"Our Famous Cobb Salad" with Finely Chopped Greens, Turkey Breast, Bacon, Egg, Tomatoes, Crumbled Blue Cheese, Avocado, Chives, and Cobb Dressing


NB02 said, "This was great!"


Note from jabead: Notice on the menu that they now offer an Appetizer portion of the Cobb salad for $8.00 and an Entree for $15.00.




Nanabug02 chose this for her appetizer...

Blue Lump Crab Spring Rolls, Snow Crab Claw, and an Asian Slaw with spicy Miso Aioli


NB02 said, "I loved these! I am sorry to say that our phone went dead at this point and we didn't get any more pics of this dinner. But we enjoyed it all!"




She did however send a pic of a delicious treat that they had gotten earlier from next door at the...



Starring Rolls Bakery

Red Velvet Cupcake

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4 Scavenger Hunt Points Earned for the 2 menus & 2 new cocktails