Ok. I'm so far behind that there was 3 full pages for me to catch up on!!!
I'm sorry that I'm updating with rapid fire, but I don't want this TR to be half finished when I leave on the Mississippi one. As it is the Mississippi one will be only partially finished when I start on the Naked Jim one! And then both need to be wrapped up by July 1 when we leave for Vancouver!
PLUS we need to clean out the old place!!!!
Let's see how much I remember.
1. Generous serves at mixology, with amazing flavour combinations.
That's a good way to put it!
2. Boo for last night and having to take down the door decorations, pack up and leave.
I look at it as Vacation Part 2 begins!
3. I didn't know that Disney could "just" change your resort reservation from SSR to OKW without longer notification. WOW! Glad you got it sorted out.
Yeah, I didn't either! As you will see in the days to come, we used that bridge to the Disney Springs busses quite a bit.
4. Your trip to the Mississippi is going to be one that I'll be hanging by the seat here to read. I've always wanted to do a cruise down that river (and sing Ole' Man River, whilst doing so). Everything looks amazing.
This has been on Fran's bucket list since we met. I finally just said last year, "well let's go ahead and do it!". If we like it, there is a sister ship in Washington/Oregon that we're going to consider traveling on.
5. Bobbi was there at the same time??? How awesome to catch up with her at the same time.
I knew she had a cruise coming up just after ours, but I didn't realize we were staying at the same resort. Even so there are like 2400 rooms there, what are the odds of running into each other?
6. And yay for catching up with Captain Oblivious as well.
At least that one was a planned meet up!
7. Marrakesh looks great. We always stop by Tangierine; but have never made it to Marrakesh. I think I might need to put that on the list for if I ever get back to WDW.
They had some great options for the pesky vegetarian, and from what I understand, folks are afraid of this "unknown" food, so you can almost always get in as a walk in.
That's one of my comfort meals at home and so easy to make. It was a nice change after all the fancy food that we ate on the Dream.
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Nice job of catching up!
You're not the only one who is behind!
Dang. Hope things work out for all of the trips you have planned!
Well the larger ones are going off as planned. We just couldn't justify running off for a midweek weekend with all that work needing to be done. It just means that I get to do it hopefully later in the year once the hard work is done.
Looking forward to trying some of the Landmark restaurants here, although you might not be as impressed with these meals, but I'm sure you'll see something we eat that you like! I hope.
I know, it's totally filled with history and all kinds of neat stuff. They have a Riverlorian who gives talks about the region and stuff like that so you know about the area you are visiting.
Even better. Things are coming up roses! But bring mosquito repellent.
Oh yeah! We will definitely bring it, but for whatever reason they don't like me, however they love Fran. I thought it was because I have more wine than her, but my Mom drinks a lot of wine and she says they eat her alive. My Dad however, she thinks they bite him but he just doesn't have reactions. Maybe I take after my Dad?
Now is the time to PANIC!!!!
I tried my best not to. If they did have to shift us to OKW, I'm not sure how it would have affected our plans, but it sure would have made our bus rides a lot longer to get home.
Will wonders never cease?!
I know! Every so often she surprises me by waking up early and just getting up and going. But certainly not that often.
Does seeing Old Faithful erupt get old?
Even better. I hate being the last one on the bus.
I haven't had that happen, but I have been the last stop with about a dozen other people.
Well, we can either say it was an amazing coincidence and they hedged on the available rooms a bit, or it was good customer service. Maybe a bit of both.
Perhaps you are correct.
Wow, that really was empty. You're on a roll of good luck here!
Either that or just followed the dining boards and know that more people want steaks or French food then something they have never tried before. Plus having lunch at 2:30 is always a good bet for a walk up.
Thanks! I thought Harissa was the name of the belly dancer.
I'm sure you were riveted by our updates of our progress along the WS.
I'm just glad you were taking your time, it was sure taking us a while to get anywhere and there was no good reason.
"Chatted for a bit"? You mean, you weren't amazed by my rapier wit? Thunderstruck by being in the presence of DIS celebrity? Thrilled to see Julie in spite of me?
Actually what stands out most was our discussion of changes in my DL Fairygodmother status and how you could have possibly rode Indiana Jones if only things had changed about six months earlier!
I guess that just means you guys need to come back and we'll really do it up right!
Just messin' with ya. It was great to meet up again, and to finally meet Fran! And your pictures turned out really well! Good to have a competent photographer doing our shots.
I guess I should have told her to take a couple that either cut off our heads or totally averted the focus just to keep up with others in your TRs!
So I should be ready to comment again by Feb. 24!
my schedule says that day 7 and 8 need to be posted by then, Day 7 is a two update post, I haven't figured out Day 8 yet. So you have that going for you.
I look at that menu and I think I'd be inclined to order one of everything.
I know. It was hard. At one time I looked at the menu and they had a Merguez appetizer, I was bummed that they didn't have one this time. However, I remember that Fran had gone into the hospital (I think it was the hip surgery) and I had Merguez in the freezer at that time. I made them like the appetizer I read about and they were great. Now I don't remember how I made them!
I can never justify the cost of going across the country to WDW when I can drive to DL, but the holidays there do look like a lot of fun. I don't know how I would narrow down any choices, though.
It is totally different than DL. I don't go as much for the parks as the resorts and different experiences you can have. It's much more immesrsive.
Quick question - answer first thing that comes to mind, no thinking allowed - If the Wonder the Dream were sitting side by side and going on identical cruises, which one would you pick and why?
Wonder, hands down. No need to think. less people, better adult vs family areas. More niches to hide and enjoy. Even without Remy you can have a great time!
I know I've seen that movie, but it's failing me which one it is.
) are fantastic people!
I'm glad you could at least make it work. 
