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[emmysmommy]

Are those regular mashed potatoes or mashed sweet potatoes? They don't look orange-ish, so maybe they are regular potatoes. We have an ADR for Narcosee's in July, so I am curious.

Hi there! I can answer that since I had a bite of the potatoes on Em's plate.

They are boniato potatoes that are slightly sweet but have russet potatoes added to make them less sweet. I hope that makes sense. They were creamy good but I would rather have just a traditional mashed potato.

BTW: Congrats on your weight loss progress and what an awesome trip to look forward to!!

 

[emmysmommy]

Barb: THANK YOU so very much for once again being the live dining hostess for all these updates!! You do a tremendous amount of work! Em noted that you had to fill in the blanks for some of her live updates so thank you for that!

Oh and we ran into Tstidm1 one morning... I have a photo that I can post if he is cool with it!

Looking forward to reading more...

 

[jabead]

Good morning everyone!


Let's begin today with a two-part lunch update from superchime.


She and her family were at Epcot on Monday and the boys had lunch from the...



Fife & Drum Tavern

Agent P's Lunch Power Pack

Smucker's Uncrustable, carrots, Minute Maid apple juice & Danimal yogurt




While superchime and her DH had lunch at...

Falafel Wrap served with Tangierine Couscous salad and Lentil salad




"Meh. Maybe we were just late but my falafel was cold and hard. The salads were good though."





superchime also sent us some pics of the Flower & Garden Festival food kiosks/menus which are due to open today...



The first from Japan...

Next from Italy...

Then from the United Kingdom...

And last from JARDIN DE FIESTAS (Mexico)...

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5 February Game Points Earned + 6 Bonus Points for menu and sign pics

 

[jabead]

Barb: THANK YOU so very much for once again being the live dining hostess for all these updates!! You do a tremendous amount of work! Em noted that you had to fill in the blanks for some of her live updates so thank you for that!

Oh and we ran into Tstidm1 one morning... I have a photo that I can post if he is cool with it!

Looking forward to reading more...

Welcome back Brenda! I was just getting ready to post Emily's final update (yes, I fell a bit behind over the weekend ). Emily did a great job with her updates. So good, in fact, that I discussed some of them with my family last night and will attempt to make some changes to our ADRs today.

 

[jabead]

And now for Emily & Brenda's final update of their trip, which sadly came to an end on Monday.


As a surprise addition to their Dining schedule and for their last Disney meal, they had lunch at Magic Kingdom's...



The Plaza Restaurant



Here is what they shared...

1/2 share of an Angus Chuck Cheeseburger served on a flour-dusted kaiser roll with cheddar cheese and french fries

"This meal was perfect. We always love it. The meat is seasoned perfectly, and the fries are like nothing else. They're perfectly crispy on the outside all the time. In fact, Constance, the Main Street citizen, recommended them to us."




Then for dessert, they shared this beauty...

Banana Split (without the pineapple sauce)



"This has to be my favorite dessert. One scoop of vanilla, chocolate, and strawberry along with two bananas, fudge, strawberry sauce, whipped cream, walnuts, and a cherry on top. Perfection!"


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3 February Game Points Earned

 

[jabead]

And since that was Emily's final update, it's now time to say...




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





JustEmmy's Total February Game Points Earned = 102




Be sure to check out Emily's Dining Report to see more pictures and here all the delicious details from their trip. LINK


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[Kathymford]

Agent P's Lunch Power Pack​

Last time I saw the preview of this menu, I was obsessing over the drink, but that lunchbox is awesome!!​

 

[DancinDaisyDuck]

Last time I saw the preview of this menu, I was obsessing over the drink, but that lunchbox is awesome!!

I agree! Hope they still have these next January when I am there. I love anything P&F

 

[mana'olana]

My son and I are going Monday to Disney, he just saw the P&F pic and loved it! Any idea how much the P&F lunch box meal is? I looked on allears and didn't see it on the menu.

 

[debrapagliasotti]

My son and I are going Monday to Disney, he just saw the P&F pic and loved it! Any idea how much the P&F lunch box meal is? I looked on allears and didn't see it on the menu.

There is a pic a few posts up (#2823) and it looks like it says $8.50 Super cute P&F lunch box!

 

[jabead]

Our first update from the Flower & Garden festival booths is in from woodleygrrl.

Here is what woodleygrrl has tried so far...



INTERMISSION CAFE - Festival Center

Fruit & Cheese Plate

Beet Lollipop





PINEAPPLE PROMENADE

Dole Whip with Siesta Key Spiced Rum




THE COTTAGE - United Kingdom

Baked Goat's Brie with Kumquat Chutney





L'ORANGERIE - France

Terrine Campagnarde, baguette et compote de cerises (Country style pate served with baguette and cherry compote)




HANAMI - Japan

Frushi (Fresh strawberries, pineapple and cantaloupe rolled with coconut rice, atop a raspberry sauce sprinkled with toasted coconut and whipped cream)




woodleygrrl said, "The food is really great, but the lines are super slow. I think they are still figuring it all out!" ​

6 February Game Points Earned

 

[auntfrannie]

Oh my! The F&G booth foods look wonderful!

 

[Hannikins]

yay some booth updates!!

I was looking forward to the dole whip with rum but it looks a little disappointing. I was expecting the 'float' version I think

 

[tstidm1]

Since that was tstidm1's final update, it's now time to say...




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





tstidm1's Total February Game Points Earned = 68





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Wow. I was thinking I could get about 40 or so points, but I'm in shock for doing only two updates a day due to eating breakfast with stuff I brought from home nearly every day. That is really cool for such a short trip. It was a total blast and I look forward to doing it again.

 

[SRiley1985]

Hi there! I can answer that since I had a bite of the potatoes on Em's plate.

They are boniato potatoes that are slightly sweet but have russet potatoes added to make them less sweet. I hope that makes sense. They were creamy good but I would rather have just a traditional mashed potato.

BTW: Congrats on your weight loss progress and what an awesome trip to look forward to!!

Thanks, Brenda. I have never heard of a boniato potato, but then again, I am from a little town in Indiana . I love mashed potatoes but I am more of a garlic or cheesy mashed girl.

I really appreciate the comment on my weight loss! I'm so proud of myself for doing well. I have struggled with my weight for most of my life and I have just this year come to the realization that it will be a lifetime thing for me. I'm trying to take it slow and steady. It's great when someone else takes time out to say something complimentary. It really is encouraging.

 

[jabead]

Ok, let's begin the evening with updates sent yesterday, starting with our First Update of the Day from superchime.


She and her family were at Epcot on Monday evening and had dinner at...


San Angel Inn

First some menu pics...

Complimentary Chips & Salsa


"I loved the spicy smoky salsa."

"Another sangria! This one gets points for sheer volume."

Kids Cheese Quesadillas - Flour tortillas filled with Monterrey-Jack cheese and served with Mexican rice and vegetables


"The kids went with cheese quesadillas."

Plato Vegetariano - Great combination of sauteed mixed vegetables (carrots, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, chayote, red onions, garlic and green onions), served over a bed of flour tortillas and black beans.


"I had the Plato Vegetariano. So much food!"



"Somehow I missed DH's meal entirely."


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5 February Game Points Earned + 6 Bonus Points for menu and misc. pics and First Update of the Day

 

[jabead]

Then superchime sent us some updates from yesterday, their last day at Disney World.


First was a snack update from Epcot's...



Les Halles Boulangerie Patisserie

Eclairs and a lemon meringue tart

"We went before lunch time and a ton of the patrons seemed to be native French speakers, so I guess that's a good sign." ​

2 February Game Points Earned + 1 Bonus Point for pic of DS

 

[rachel09985]

Aww Brenda and Emily are done Have a safe trip back guys!

 

[jabead]

Next was superchime's lunch update from Epcot's...

First some menu pics...

"I was the only one who didn't get fish and chips."

Kids Fish & Chips

Adult Fish & Chips

Vegetable Stone Pie with mushrooms, onions, spinach, cheddar cheese and a side salad


"I had the vegetable stone pie, which was not what I expected but was still good."




"We also started with the cheese trio (no pic). The Irish cheddar with onion chutney was my favorite. There was also a blue-type cheese with nuts and a dill cheese with mini pickles."




"Oh, and my older DS has been listening to us talk about food all week and he wants to be sure I tell you that the Rose & Crown chips go especially well with ketchup."
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5 February Game Points Earned + 3 Bonus Points for sign and menu pics

 

[jabead]

Then superchime's final update was from their dinner last night at the Caribbean Beach Resort's...


Shutters

Shutters Salad - mixed greens, jicama, avocado, tropical fruit salsa, citrus vinaigrette and goat cheese

Pelau rice



She said, "I didn't want the vegetarian pasta option again, so the chef came out to talk about alternatives. Very nice of him! I always hate to make a fuss over my food preferences but he was great. I ended up having the Shutters salad and a side of the pelau rice (which is vegan, if anyone needs to know). Both were great! The salad dressing was pretty spicy (by Disney standards anyway) and the rice had a lot of different flavors. It reminded me of peas and rice from the Bahamas."

Kids steak and french fries

New York Strip steak with mashed potatoes



"Little guy had another steak and DH had one too. Older son had another cheese pizza but I photographed that last time."



"This was a great way to end our trip."




superchime then added, "I grabbed a couple of surprise treats for the boys on the plane home."

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11 February Game Points Earned