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[GoofySon'sMom]

Let me add my WOW over your spread of food! I want to come to your house! Everything looked fantastic!

[budafam]

Barb, that is AWESOME! Can I come to your house next Christmas?

[livinlife25]

Your pictures look great! Awesome spread. I was wondering if I could ask you a question. You probably don't remember but I am from your area. We are leaving this Friday, flying Frontier. I think the flight leaves at 4 pm. How early would you get to the airport?

[awfullybigadventure]

The entire spread looks terrific! What a great idea! I applaud you for putting it all together! Between this thread and that party, you appear to be a master organizer!

[krhst25]

Wow! What a spread! Everything looked wonderful at your party!Happy New Year

[jmm476]

Originally Posted by budafam

Barb, that is AWESOME! Can I come to your house next Christmas?

Another vote here for Christmas at Barb's house next year! I'm very impressed. If I tried something like that, my family would revolt...

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Originally Posted by awfullybigadventure

Wow! That looks Gorgeous! I would be happy if that were the only course! What a fantastic job you did!

Originally Posted by Linda67

Oh wow Barb - this looks incredible

You must have been preparing food for days!

Everything looks delicious and what a great idea to do a "world tour" with your food and wine selections

Did you make everyone stand in really long lines before feeding them, just to get the true Epcot feel !!

Originally Posted by MissPrice

WOW Barb! That spread is absolutely amazing! What a great idea for a party. -Amanda

Originally Posted by dvc4life

Wow Barb! What an awesome idea and job you did! Bet it is one that the family will talk about for years.

Thanks so much for sharing!

Happy New Year!

Originally Posted by smiths02

What a spread!

And thanks for all your hard work on this thread!

Originally Posted by GoofySon'sMom

Let me add my WOW over your spread of food! I want to come to your house! Everything looked fantastic!

Originally Posted by budafam

Barb, that is AWESOME! Can I come to your house next Christmas?

Originally Posted by awfullybigadventure

The entire spread looks terrific! What a great idea! I applaud you for putting it all together! Between this thread and that party, you appear to be a master organizer!

Originally Posted by krhst25

Wow! What a spread! Everything looked wonderful at your party!Happy New Year

Originally Posted by jmm476

Another vote here for Christmas at Barb's house next year! I'm very impressed. If I tried something like that, my family would revolt...

Thank you all for your kind words! And you are all most definitely invited to the 4th Annual Christmas Around the World Party. Believe me, I made enough food to feed all of you...and your families too.

Originally Posted by DonaldDoleWhip

First of all, Happy New Year! I don't get to reply to this thread (or any thread) as often as I'd like to, but I'm still here and love seeing the live updates.

Second, wow to your family party! What an ambitious concept, and it looks like it was a complete success.

Third, I'd be happy to contribute to this thread. Let me see what I can do...I may have some food pics worth sharing.

Hi Donald!

It's so great to see your name again here. It seems like forever! But of course, as a mother of a college student, I totally understand.
And I of course I would love to have you contribute to the live thread!

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Originally Posted by tallen429

I'm still here!!!
I do still plan to do live reviews during our January trip Barb, sorry I didn't pm back right away (too much real life going on)

The trip is me, Tricia, my middle son L, and I just recently added my Mom.
I took her in December 2010 but the record colds put a little damper on it for her so I'm taking her again.
She is 77 and having a harder time getting around, but not enough to use an ECV or anything...

Sooooo, as of now we won't be doing DDP because I have an AP and TIW.
I'm pretty sure our ADRs are firm now (notice I said "pretty" sure)

A lot of these are not new to us, some are. I wanted to try a few places that didn't make the list but I just couldn't knock out L's favs (even if I don't like them...taking one for the team. Yes, I'm talking to you Chef Mickey's! YUCK)

We will be there Jan 25- Feb 1

The Plaza (D)
Tusker House (B)
Chefs de France (L) (to see Remy!)
Sci Fi (L)
Yachtsman (D)
Crystal Palace (B)
Chef Mickey (B)

I also plan to try BOG CS Lunch. We'll see how crazy it is. Our week is about the slowest of the year so that might help.
I'm missing out on some fav's like Jiko...but we will be back in a few months anyway.
We are doing a split stay on rented DVC points at AKL Jambo and BLT.

Good to hear you are still a "go". Thanks Tricia!

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Originally Posted by livinlife25

Your pictures look great! Awesome spread. I was wondering if I could ask you a question. You probably don't remember but I am from your area. We are leaving this Friday, flying Frontier. I think the flight leaves at 4 pm. How early would you get to the airport?

Yes, I do remember you! I love the Central Illinois Regional Airport because it is so easy. I would say that if you are there by 3 p.m. you would be fine. Have a great trip!

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I am very happy to say that I finally have some live updates to post this evening. I've received a couple of updates from two of the three reporters who were to arrive at Disney World today. Plus I have some updates from a surprise reporter!

So let's get this show on the road...


Our First Update of the Day was sent to us by Joyce (Jersette).


She arrived early this afternoon and had her first Disney food of the trip from the...


Sassagoula Floatworks and Food Factory





Chili Cheese Dog

3 January Game Points Earned + 1 Bonus Point for First Update of the Day

[Smiling Cheshire Cat]

Barb, I've just licked my computer screen looking at the pictures of your Christmas dinner.

Will you adopt me?

[happy2012]

I am so impressed by the feast Barb!! I have always wanted to do a party inspired by foods around the world!!! I love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Everything looks amazing!!!

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Next we have an update from Christina (DisneyMamato4).


She and her family spent their first day at Animal Kingdom, where they all split a couple of these for their breakfast...





Jalapeno Cheese Pretzel


Christina said, "Very good, warm and just enough spice."




Then their lunch was from a couple of different places, since they all wanted something different.
Three of them had lunch from...


Yak & Yeti Counter Service





Chicken Fried Rice


Christina said, "This was good, nothing special but it was hot and filled our bellies.
We also had egg rolls, which were hot and crispy."






Pork Egg Roll




Her DH had lunch from...


Flame Tree Barbecue





1/2 Slab of St. Louis Ribs served with baked beans and coleslaw


Christina said, "He loved them and the coleslaw and baked beans, too."




Then later they grabbed this snack from the...


Bradley Falls Vegetarian Kiosk





Edamame


Christina said, "Very good! You get tons for $4."

8 January Game Points Earned

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Then Joyce (Jersette) sent us a dinner update from...


Raglan Road



They started with this Beer Flight...




"Cream of the Crop" Beer Flight - Your choice of any 4 of our fine Draught Beer selection
(They chose, starting from the left, Warsteiner, Blue Moon, Magners Cider, and Harp)






David (DD's boyfriend), Katy (DD), and a Dalkey Duo (Battered cocktail sausages with a Dalkey mustard dipping sauce)




Then for their entrees, David chose the...




Serious Steak 10 oz sirloin topped with Irish whiskey marmalade glaze, with fresh basil oil, mashed potatoes & topped with beer battered onion rings




Katy chose this for her entree...




Citrus Salmon Salad - Grilled salmon fillet with mixed greens, carrots, orange segments & toasted almonds with a citrus herb vinaigrette.






Braised Be. Beef Braised beef with horseradish mashed potatoes, roasted carrots & parsnips




Then for their desserts, they chose...




Fluffy Lemon Clouds
Intense lemon curd tart topped with fluffy meringue






Black Forest Kiss
Sweet black cherries, sumptuous chocolate mousse and biscuit with a splash of kirsch (fruit brandy)






Gers Bread & Butter Pudding



Joyce said, "We LOVE Raglan Road! David raved about the marmalade glaze on his steak. Lovely food and perhaps the cutest waitress ever! Off to MK now for the evening!!!"

2 January Game Points Earned + 3 Bonus Points for pics of Katy & David and the Beer Flight

[Kathymford]

OMG. That Raglan Road food looks and sounds amazing I had no idea!!