05-17-2012, 08:42 PM
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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible."
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Yo Ho, Yo Ho! A Graduation Trip for Me! *Completed!
Yo Ho, Yo Ho! A Graduation Trip for Me! Hello and welcome to my second dining review! That’s right, I have returned.  You can find my first dining review here. Without further adieu, I shall introduce the pirates aboard this vessel. The Crew DDad  - His favorite park is the Magic Kingdom and his favorite attractions are Soarin and The Magic Carpets of Aladdin.DMom  - Her favorite park is the Magic Kingdom and her favorite attraction is Peter Pan’s Flight.My Brother (Andrew, 19)  - His favorite park is the Magic Kingdom and his favorite attractions are Splash Mountain and Star Tours. My Best Friend and Roommate (Laura, 21)  - She visited WDW when she was very little, so this was essentially her first trip. Her favorite park turned out to be the Magic Kingdom and her favorite attraction is Splash Mountain. And me, Betsy (21)  - My favorite park is the Magic Kingdom and my favorite attractions are Pirates of the Caribbean and Splash Mountain. I’m a touch bit in love with Captain Jack Sparrow and anything piratical.  Trip Details When: May 6th – 13th Where: Port Orleans Riverside Why: To celebrate my graduation from college! I graduated on May 5th and we took off for WDW early the next morning. Background My whole family absolutely loves Walt Disney World. This was our 25th trip and we had a fantastic time! It was especially wonderful because we were able to share everything with my best friend. She had a truly magical experience and I’m so glad she was able to join us. My family loves to eat, but we are not really foodies. We enjoy a burger and fries almost as much as dining at a fancy restaurant. I am a more adventurous eater than anyone in my family and I also love to cook and bake, which comes in handy when trying to recreate recipes from WDW at home. As a side note, my mother has a stomach condition and has to be careful about what she eats. Sometimes she orders kids meals since the portion sizes are smaller and the food is pretty mild. Laura on the other hand, is always ready to try new food. She also loves honey and various other healthy foods as you will soon see. We have never gotten the dining plan, as it really doesn’t fit into our touring style. We don’t really plan which park we are going to until the day before and only schedule a few table service restaurants each trip. We also don’t like to get too full on food because we often go commando style (lots of walking and little sleep!), so we tend to share bigger meals and get a snack later on. You can probably tell by now that I love Pirates of the Caribbean. So, it is now time to divulge my rating scale based on my favorite movie series. Rating Scale  Captain Jack Sparrow The Captain is intelligent, cunning, and witty, making him quite a clever pirate. Oh, and did I happen to mention how attractive he is?  This is one of the best meals you have ever had in your entire life. You often spend time dreaming of this food and try to recreate it at home. This is definitely a must do on your next trip!  Hector Barbossa An excellent pirate and swordsman, Barbossa is definitely someone to watch out for. This is a good, solid meal. It is pretty gosh darn tasty, and something you would try again.  Blackbeard The one pirate that all pirates fear. Blackbeard is downright evil, greedy, and ruthless. This is a terrible meal and one you would never want to eat again. Now that we have discussed the rating scale, I believe it is time to begin the reviews. So hop aboard and weigh anchor, as we set sail to the most magical place on earth! 
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D23 Charter Member  Click on the Captain to visit my youtube channel. Yo Ho, Yo Ho! A Graduation Trip for Me! ~ May 2012 Dining Review I Hear a Rumor… PrincessBetsy is in Walt Disney World – A DCP Dining Review The Wildest Blog in the Wilderness ~ My Disney College Program Blog Last edited by PrincessBetsy; 06-14-2012 at 01:19 PM. Reason: Update Title |
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05-17-2012, 08:51 PM
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home is where the Yeti is!
When the ride attendants ask me to tug on the yellow strap on my seatbelt, I never do it. I just stare at them in defiance 
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YAY! I loved your last review, and your rating system is perfect!
 Signing in and looking forward to it! Congrats on your graduation btw, what a great accomplishment and great way to celebrate! 
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05-17-2012, 10:10 PM
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Yay, Betsy! I am so excited to read your reviews, as I really enjoyed your last report. I share your love for pirates
! Looks like you had some yummy grub. Yo-Ho!
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 :DH  Me  DD 18  DS 16 Recent reports: No longer "LIVE" AUGUST 2012 TRIP REPORT! Last Dining Report, summer 2012: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2922227  With DH and DKs - CR TPV, CSR, AKL CL, WL CY, Poly GV (x3), Poly GVC, Courtyard by Marriott DTD, CBR Numerous trips as kids to CR, Poly, Golf Resort |
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05-17-2012, 10:26 PM
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"It's kind of fun to do the impossible."
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Shameless Plug
Ahoy there! I just updated the itinerary to include all the places we dined at. I also included a link at the bottom for my new blog: The Wildest Blog in the Wilderness.
I am excited to tell you all that I am going to be participating in the Disney College Program! I will be working as an Attractions Cast Member from June 11th - January 2nd. Feel free to check out my blog, which will chronicle my journey as a CM. While I am at WDW I will be sure to keep track of all the places I eat at, so I can continue to share my reviews with you! 
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D23 Charter Member Click on the Captain to visit my youtube channel. Yo Ho, Yo Ho! A Graduation Trip for Me! ~ May 2012 Dining Review I Hear a Rumor… PrincessBetsy is in Walt Disney World – A DCP Dining Review The Wildest Blog in the Wilderness ~ My Disney College Program Blog Last edited by PrincessBetsy; 05-24-2012 at 05:29 PM. |
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05-18-2012, 11:18 AM
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Congrats on doing the college program!! I can't wait to hear all about it. I also can't wait to read your dining review. It looks like lots of good eats!!
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05-18-2012, 12:16 PM
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Permission to come aboard Cap't!
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05-18-2012, 12:26 PM
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Congratulations about the College Program! My DD will be entering college in the fall and has long dreamed of the DCP. We just discovered recently that you are allowed to do this immediately after graduation, quite an intriguing option! We will be following your blog.
Can't wait to read more!
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:DH Me DD 18 DS 16 Recent reports: No longer "LIVE" AUGUST 2012 TRIP REPORT! Last Dining Report, summer 2012: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=2922227 With DH and DKs - CR TPV, CSR, AKL CL, WL CY, Poly GV (x3), Poly GVC, Courtyard by Marriott DTD, CBR Numerous trips as kids to CR, Poly, Golf Resort |
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05-18-2012, 12:48 PM
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I sleep with Pooh & Mickey Kicked off the school bus 
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Sounds like this is going to be a great report.
I'll have to follow your blog too, and maybe I can stalk you when we are at WDW in October. LOL Or I could pretend to be a surrogate Mom, since I am old enough to be your Mom, and just keep an eye on you. ;-)
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05-18-2012, 02:11 PM
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Joining in. Congrats on the College Program!!
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05-18-2012, 05:40 PM
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Congrats on graduation, the college program, what what looks to have been a great trip! Looking forward to reading all the reviews.
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10/13 Celebrating Our 15th Anniversary Trip plus Food & Wine Festival @ BWV  Past Trips: 11/12 OKW 10/11 BWV (13th Anniversary), 2/11 Mom & Dad's 40th Anniversary with 8 adults & 4 children @ SSR, 10/10 SSR (12th Anniversary), 1/10 BWV, 3/09 BWV, 10/08 SSR (10th Anniversary), 10/07 BCV/SSR (9th Anniversary), 10/06 BWV (8th Anniversary), 10/05 BWV (7th Anniversary - Hurricane Wilma), 10/03 BWV (5th Anniversary), 12/02 AKL/YC (my 30th birthday), 3/02 ASM, 10/01 WL (3rd Anniversary), 1999 CBR, childhood trips late 70s/early 80s |
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05-18-2012, 08:41 PM
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It is pretty darn sad when a valet picks you out as a big Boma eater
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Count me in!
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05-19-2012, 02:20 AM
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Would love a diet on Cadbury Flakes
Admits she's strange when it comes to eggs 
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I'm in also. And we will be in WDW in August so will follow your blog and say 'hi' if we run into you in the summer
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05-19-2012, 04:39 AM
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Can't wait for your report, loved your last one
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