Here's what a little PIXIE DUST can do ....... a dining review+pics COMPLETED!!!!! - The DIS Discussion Forums

dizneeat · 10-01-2009, 04:30 PM

Well, actually a bit more than "a little" pixie dust! But let's start at the beginning.

Here's who's playing:
Tom, DB and travelling partner. LOVES everything and anything DISNEY! Works hard all year round so we can go on several Disney trips.

Me, Karin, planner of our trips to Disney and LOVER of everything and anything Disney as well!

We were first sprinkled with Pixie dust in the summer of 2008, when we were able to book our first Disney cruise for 2009 AND got the Free Dining bounceback deal for 2009 at POR.
Needless to say our stay at WDW got changed a few times.

Next Pixie dust sprinkling happened when Disney offered the 4/3 deal and we were able to take advantage of it for a week in February.
Our Pirate adventure can be found here - Pirates on the Dining Plan.

Actually more Pixie dust was sprinkled on our vacation when we were offered an incredible deal from the British Disney Travel company - for about 200$ more than our POR (+FD) reservation we were able to stay at a 1 bedroom villa at OKW AND got the FD.

Here is our itinerary!

Day 1 - airplane food, not so yummy, after arriving in Miami Beach we had dinner at Bubba Gump

Day 2 - Breakfast at the hotel buffet (Best Western Atlantic Beach), lunch at Bubba Gump (yip, we love it there) dinner - Krispy Kreme Doughnuts

Day 3 - Breakfast at the hotel buffet, drive to Key West (the real thing) dinner at the Outback Steakhouse

Day 4 - Breakfast at the Southernmost Cafe on the Beach, Key Limeade and Pina Colada Slushie, dinner at Turtle Kraals, snacking at the Key Lime Pie Factory

Day 5 - Breakfast at Sarabeth's, Starbuck's Coffee, dinner at the Southernmost Cafe at the Beach

Day 6 - Breakfast at Turtle Kraals, dinner at Red Lobster

Day 7 - Breakfast at hotel buffet, lunch at Wolfgang Puck's Express, Ghirardelli, dinner at Kona Cafe

Day 8 - Lunch at the Cantina de San Angel and Sunshine Seasons, Kitchen Sink at Beaches and Cream, dinner at The Wave

Day 9 - Breakfast at Wolfgang Puck's Express, lunch at Beach Blanket on board the Disney Wonder, dinner at Triton's

Day 10 - Breakfast at Parrot Cay, lunch at Pluto's Dog House, dinner at Palo

Day 11 - Room Service Breakfast, lunch at Serenity Bay Barbeque,pirate dinner at Animator's Palate Part 1 Part 2

Day 12 - Brunch at Palo (Part 1, savory offerings) (Part 2, rest of savory items and sweet offerings), snack at Goofy's Galley and Martini Tasting, dinner at Palo Part 1 Part 2

Day 13 - Breakfast at Beach Blanket buffet, late lunch at Bubba Gump, Wishes Dessert Party

Day 14 - Breakfast at Island Dining Room, snack at Thunder Falls Terrasse (UO-IOA), snack in hotel room, Wishes Dessert Party

Day 15 - Lunch at Olive Garden, dinner Tony Roma, Krispy Kreme

Day 16 - Lunch at International Food and Film Festival (UO), Starbuck's Coffee, snack dinner in room

Day 17 - Lunch at Wolfgang Puck's Express, dinner at California Grill

Day 18 - Lunch at Artist's Palette (SSP), dinner at Grand Floridian Cafe

Day 19 - Lunch at Cantina de San Angel and Kringla Bakeri og Cafe, dinner at Sanaa

Day 20 - Lunch at Wolfgang Puck's Express, Ghirardelli, dinner at Kouzzina by Cat Cora

Day 21 - Breakfast at Boma, Lunch at The Wave, Hallowishes Dessert Party

Day 22 - Breakfast at Wolfgang Puck's Express, lunch at Cookes of Dublin and dinner at Wolfgang Puck's Cafe and a birthday cake from the Boardwalk Bakery

Day 23 - Lunch at Lotos Blossom Cafe, drinks at the French Pavillion, dinner at Ohana

Day 24 - Breakfast in villa, dinner at Tutto Italia

Day 25 - Lunch at Sci-Fi, dinner at Le Cellier

Day 26 - Lunch at Tangerine Cafe and Kringla Bakeri og Cafe, take away dinner from Wolfgang Puck's Express

Day 27 - Lunch at Flame Tree Barbeque, Picnic in the Park, dinner at California Grill

Day 28 - Lunch at Wolfgang Puck's Express, dinner at Tony's Town Square

Day 29 - Lunch at Casey's Corner and Columbia Harbour House, a drink from the Enchanted Grove and dinner at Wolfgang Puck's Express, more not so yummy airplane food

Day 30 - airplane breakfast and back home again.

So, anyone hungry for a review?

GoofySon'sMom · 10-01-2009, 04:43 PM

Oh my gosh, I am so envious -- 30 days! I'm in for sure! )And wouldn't mind seeing a review of Bubba Gumps and all the Key West restaurants!)

mimi'sgirl · 10-01-2009, 05:15 PM

Loved your last report. looking forward to this one. Have a great time on your cruise. We cruised last year at the beginning of Nov. Ahh Castaway Cay! Due to an itinerary change we were able to go there twice. Enjoy!

TigerKat · 10-01-2009, 05:16 PM

Signing on, can't wait!

Symans3honeybees · 10-01-2009, 05:20 PM

I am so following you with your unbelievable 30 days' of pure bliss.

DAD21 · 10-01-2009, 05:22 PM

Can't wait.23 days @ WDW wow.

John's Mom · 10-01-2009, 05:43 PM

Loved your previous reviews. I am so ready for this report and so very jealous.

disney_princess_85 · 10-01-2009, 08:03 PM

Sounds great, I'm in!

MickeyNicki · 10-02-2009, 06:40 AM

Yay Karin! You started! I am so excited for this review!

natalielongstaff · 10-02-2009, 08:49 AM

oooh ive a feelin this is gonna be good

Pooh&OurHunny · 10-02-2009, 09:08 AM

joining in and can't wait...

janloz · 10-02-2009, 09:20 AM

i'm in!

KatMark · 10-02-2009, 09:27 AM

Karin, I'm here. Bring on the food!

MyTalula · 10-02-2009, 12:16 PM

30 days!!! WOW I can't wait for the reviews!!

dizneeat · 10-02-2009, 12:48 PM

Welcome everyone!!!!!!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoofySon'sMom

Oh my gosh, I am so envious -- 30 days! I'm in for sure! )And wouldn't mind seeing a review of Bubba Gumps and all the Key West restaurants!)

I am glad you are here!!! And THANK YOU for asking for the reviews for the other restaurants - I wasn't sure if anyone wanted to see photos or read about other restaurants, but for us experiencing new food and going back to old favourites is part of the vacation fun! I got everything uploaded and will post some of our pre disney food adventures right away.

Quote:

Originally Posted by mimi'sgirl

Loved your last report. looking forward to this one. Have a great time on your cruise. We cruised last year at the beginning of Nov. Ahh Castaway Cay! Due to an itinerary change we were able to go there twice. Enjoy!

Thank you for joining in! We loved our first cruise and are actually booked again for next summer - oops - gave that away

I guess you loved Castaway Cay as much as we did! We are booked on a back to back cruise, so we can go to Castaway Cay twice - it's heaven, Disney heaven!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by TigerKat

Signing on, can't wait!

Hey, good to see you here! First reviews (pre disney) coming up in a few more minutes.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Symans3honeybees

I am so following you with your unbelievable 30 days' of pure bliss.

I hope you won't be disappointed

! I just checked HOW many food photos I took and there are A LOT!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by DAD21

Can't wait.23 days @ WDW wow.

I am glad you are here. I'll rush through the pre disney part, so we get to see some Disney nosh soon!

Quote:

Originally Posted by John's Mom

Loved your previous reviews. I am so ready for this report and so very jealous.

I am glad you enjoyed my previous reviews. I am finally ready to post - so let's go!

10-01-2009, 04:30 PM	#1
dizneeat DIS Veteran Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Austria Posts: 11,279	Here's what a little PIXIE DUST can do ....... a dining review+pics COMPLETED!!!!! Well, actually a bit more than "a little" pixie dust! But let's start at the beginning. Here's who's playing: Tom, DB and travelling partner. LOVES everything and anything DISNEY! Works hard all year round so we can go on several Disney trips. Me, Karin, planner of our trips to Disney and LOVER of everything and anything Disney as well! We were first sprinkled with Pixie dust in the summer of 2008, when we were able to book our first Disney cruise for 2009 AND got the Free Dining bounceback deal for 2009 at POR. Needless to say our stay at WDW got changed a few times. Next Pixie dust sprinkling happened when Disney offered the 4/3 deal and we were able to take advantage of it for a week in February. Our Pirate adventure can be found here - Pirates on the Dining Plan. Actually more Pixie dust was sprinkled on our vacation when we were offered an incredible deal from the British Disney Travel company - for about 200$ more than our POR (+FD) reservation we were able to stay at a 1 bedroom villa at OKW AND got the FD. Here is our itinerary! Day 1 - airplane food, not so yummy, after arriving in Miami Beach we had dinner at Bubba Gump Day 2 - Breakfast at the hotel buffet (Best Western Atlantic Beach), lunch at Bubba Gump (yip, we love it there) dinner - Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Day 3 - Breakfast at the hotel buffet, drive to Key West (the real thing) dinner at the Outback Steakhouse Day 4 - Breakfast at the Southernmost Cafe on the Beach, Key Limeade and Pina Colada Slushie, dinner at Turtle Kraals, snacking at the Key Lime Pie Factory Day 5 - Breakfast at Sarabeth's, Starbuck's Coffee, dinner at the Southernmost Cafe at the Beach Day 6 - Breakfast at Turtle Kraals, dinner at Red Lobster Day 7 - Breakfast at hotel buffet, lunch at Wolfgang Puck's Express, Ghirardelli, dinner at Kona Cafe Day 8 - Lunch at the Cantina de San Angel and Sunshine Seasons, Kitchen Sink at Beaches and Cream, dinner at The Wave Day 9 - Breakfast at Wolfgang Puck's Express, lunch at Beach Blanket on board the Disney Wonder, dinner at Triton's Day 10 - Breakfast at Parrot Cay, lunch at Pluto's Dog House, dinner at Palo Day 11 - Room Service Breakfast, lunch at Serenity Bay Barbeque,pirate dinner at Animator's Palate Part 1 Part 2 Day 12 - Brunch at Palo (Part 1, savory offerings) (Part 2, rest of savory items and sweet offerings), snack at Goofy's Galley and Martini Tasting, dinner at Palo Part 1 Part 2 Day 13 - Breakfast at Beach Blanket buffet, late lunch at Bubba Gump, Wishes Dessert Party Day 14 - Breakfast at Island Dining Room, snack at Thunder Falls Terrasse (UO-IOA), snack in hotel room, Wishes Dessert Party Day 15 - Lunch at Olive Garden, dinner Tony Roma, Krispy Kreme Day 16 - Lunch at International Food and Film Festival (UO), Starbuck's Coffee, snack dinner in room Day 17 - Lunch at Wolfgang Puck's Express, dinner at California Grill Day 18 - Lunch at Artist's Palette (SSP), dinner at Grand Floridian Cafe Day 19 - Lunch at Cantina de San Angel and Kringla Bakeri og Cafe, dinner at Sanaa Day 20 - Lunch at Wolfgang Puck's Express, Ghirardelli, dinner at Kouzzina by Cat Cora Day 21 - Breakfast at Boma, Lunch at The Wave, Hallowishes Dessert Party Day 22 - Breakfast at Wolfgang Puck's Express, lunch at Cookes of Dublin and dinner at Wolfgang Puck's Cafe and a birthday cake from the Boardwalk Bakery Day 23 - Lunch at Lotos Blossom Cafe, drinks at the French Pavillion, dinner at Ohana Day 24 - Breakfast in villa, dinner at Tutto Italia Day 25 - Lunch at Sci-Fi, dinner at Le Cellier Day 26 - Lunch at Tangerine Cafe and Kringla Bakeri og Cafe, take away dinner from Wolfgang Puck's Express Day 27 - Lunch at Flame Tree Barbeque, Picnic in the Park, dinner at California Grill Day 28 - Lunch at Wolfgang Puck's Express, dinner at Tony's Town Square Day 29 - Lunch at Casey's Corner and Columbia Harbour House, a drink from the Enchanted Grove and dinner at Wolfgang Puck's Express, more not so yummy airplane food Day 30 - airplane breakfast and back home again. So, anyone hungry for a review? __________________ Players: Karin Tom Find our trips here: Magicaldisneytrips WDW, DCL: Aug 7 - Sept 08, 2013 WDW, back to back Eastern and Western Caribbean Cruises on the FANTASY, and a few more WDW days DLRP: Jan 4 - 6, 2014 to put our APs to good use WDW, DCL: Feb 15 - 22, 2014 another cruise on the Dream and a few WDW days DCL: July 26 - Aug 07, 2014 Cruising the Med on the Magic TR: If we can dream it, we can do it ...... another 30 day vacation Pre-TR: We invite you, if you dare ..... Feb TR:PLEASE, Whistle while you work ....... Visit my other TRs/dining reviews here: Last edited by dizneeat; 01-23-2010 at 05:09 PM.

10-01-2009, 04:43 PM	#2
GoofySon'sMom DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: UpState NY Posts: 4,119	Oh my gosh, I am so envious -- 30 days! I'm in for sure! )And wouldn't mind seeing a review of Bubba Gumps and all the Key West restaurants!) __________________ Mom & Son Take on Spring Break - March 2013 Mom & Son Head to Food & Wine - November 2012 ~ Mom & Son - One More Time with Dad! August 23rd - Sept 3rd 2012 Mom and Son Take on the Land! - July 2010 Trip Report - Mom and Son Going Back -Another 10 days of Deluxe Dining 8/25 - 9/5/2011~Mom and Son Eat the World -11 days of Deluxe Dining ~Mom and Son Eat the World Part 2-With Dad this Time Offsite 1987, 1988, 1990; Grand Floridian - 1991 (Honeymoon); Port Orleans French Quarter - 1993, 1994; Animal Kingdom Lodge - July 2004 (DS's First Trip); Wilderness Lodge - July 2005; Yacht Club - August 2006; Mom & Son Weekend @ Contemporary Resort - April 2007; Port Orleans Riverside - August 2007; Mom & Son Trip to POP - August 2008; Family trip to POP - December 2009; Disneyland's Paradise Pier Hotel - July 2010; Pop Century - August 2011; AKL/CSR/ASMo - August 2012; Mom & Son Food & Wine Trip to ASMu - November 2012; Mom & Son Trip to Art of Animation - March 2013

10-01-2009, 05:16 PM	#4
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10-01-2009, 05:20 PM	#5
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10-01-2009, 05:15 PM	#3
mimi'sgirl Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Jersey Shore Posts: 249	Loved your last report. looking forward to this one. Have a great time on your cruise. We cruised last year at the beginning of Nov. Ahh Castaway Cay! Due to an itinerary change we were able to go there twice. Enjoy!

10-01-2009, 05:22 PM	#6
DAD21 Earning My Ears Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 57	Can't wait.23 days @ WDW wow.

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10-02-2009, 06:40 AM	#9
MickeyNicki It is pretty darn sad when a valet picks you out as a big Boma eater Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Naples Florida Posts: 21,449	Yay Karin! You started! I am so excited for this review! __________________ December 2012 trip with KatMark and Family! October 2012 The big 40th Birthday Trip! October 2011 Live Dining Reviews, F&W, Birthday, Early Anniversary & Halloween! May 2011 Todd's Birthday Trip February 2011 A Valentine's Gift Weekend! November 2010 Live Dining Reviews, F&W, Anniversary and Xmas all rolled into one! November 2009 Dining Reviews October 2009 Live Dining Reviews F&W time! August 2009 Live Dining Reviews June 2009 Live Dining Reviews March 2009 Live Dining Reviews January 2009 Live Dining Reviews..with KIDS! October 2008 Live Dining Reviews August 2008 Live Dining Reviews June 2008 Dining Reviews! March/April 2008 Live Reviews

10-02-2009, 08:49 AM	#10
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10-02-2009, 09:08 AM	#11
Pooh&OurHunny DIS Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 4,141	joining in and can't wait... __________________ DS (6)DH Me Grand Floridian (son 1st Disney Trip) May & October2007 Swan Feb 2008 AKL May 2008 Swan & CSR December 2010

10-02-2009, 09:20 AM	#12
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10-02-2009, 09:27 AM	#13
KatMark DIS Veteran Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Carol Stream, IL Posts: 35,013	Karin, I'm here. Bring on the food! __________________ December trip report: http://www.disboards.com/showthread.php?t=3033112

10-02-2009, 12:16 PM	#14
MyTalula Mouseketeer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Mid Coast Maine Posts: 452	30 days!!! WOW I can't wait for the reviews!! __________________ My Talula SOG February 2005 Polynesian December 2005 SOG February 2008 Dolphin February 2010 Dolphin February 2012

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