T & T's 2nd Thanksgiving Trip - Day 14 - The DIS Discussion Forums

tony64 · 01-06-2010, 03:56 PM

Friday 4th December

As per the weather forecast it was raining today.
This was a real shame as we’d planned to go to World of Citrus today.

This is a citrus farm north of the 192 junction on the 27; we’d passed it on our way to Silver Springs.
It was only a drizzle when we arrived at the farm and the nice lady in the shop said she’d put the coffee pot on for us while we went around the groves.

We set out off around the groves and fed the ducks on our way before the heavens opened.

We picked a few oranges to try and got a soaking in the process. We also saw some very large crane type birds walking through the grove. I asked if they were a problem with the fruit but apparently birds don’t like citrus. The farm’s biggest pest is raccoons.

When we got back to the shop the lady had been true to her word and we both had a hot coffee and a taste of some of the different oranges they do as well as several different honeys and jams. We bought a few small jars to bring home.

We went back to Barefootin’ for a shower and to get changed, ready for our lunch reservation at The Grand Floridian Cafe.

When we arrived there was a trailer parked outside the drop off point and we found a TV crew in the lobby. There was a choir singing and it turned out they were filming Disney’s Holiday Special.

It was all a big secret, even the staff didn’t know but the surprise guest turned out to be none other than Celine Dion. We got to hear her sing “Oh come all ye faithful “ several times as they had to do a few takes because of all the camera flashes.

For lunch we both had the Cheeseburger with lovely thick cut chips which were cooked to perfection. I think I may have had one that could have been a contender for the world’s longest chip.

We followed this with mini tiramisu for Theresa and Chocolate and hazelnut torte for me. We washed it all down with a couple of cappuccinos. We were so pleased that our holiday Disney dining had ended on a high note in more ways than one.

After lunch it was still pouring so I collected the car and picked Theresa up from the foyer.

We decided to go to the movies.
One, it was raining so hard and, two, Theresa loves disaster movies (2012 was showing).
We both enjoyed the film and agreed it had everything a good disaster movie needs, even if it was a little too predictable.

After the movie we went back to Barefootin’ and packed the last of our stuff. We had to pack and re-pack, weigh and re-weigh; we actually broke our scales in the process.
We went into the reception area to do on-line check-in and the security guard let us use his terminal and print out our boarding cards for free.

We found all the staff here to be very friendly and would have no hesitation in recommending this resort.

Boss Hogg · 01-06-2010, 05:28 PM

Good trip, good trip reports, well done my good man. Needless to say the cocktail count was a little low for my liking, but I guess it takes all sorts!!

disney_princess_85 · 01-06-2010, 08:47 PM

I've really enjoyed Reading your TR, what a shame it has come to an end! Loved the randomness of seeing Celine Dion, plus the massive chip of course.

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Originally Posted by Boss Hogg

Good trip, good trip reports, well done my good man. Needless to say the cocktail count was a little low for my liking, but I guess it takes all sorts!!

Mrs Doubtfire · 01-07-2010, 03:24 PM

What a way to end the trip - thanks for sharing

The food at GF cafe looked good.

irongirlof12 · 01-08-2010, 11:26 AM

I love that you guys seek out the real florida and do something a little different. those oranges looked so juicy. and Celine Dion the chances of that!!

Booknut · 01-08-2010, 04:04 PM

Have enjoyed reading your TR Tony

florida sun · 01-10-2010, 05:31 AM

How great was that to see Celine Dion, great end to the holidays

natalielongstaff · 01-12-2010, 01:48 PM

What a great day, Celine Dion looks lovely

tennisfan · 01-13-2010, 04:23 PM

A lovely end to your trip

Muscateer · 01-15-2010, 12:10 AM

Celine Dion, how great is that? and even better long chips.

Chilly · 01-17-2010, 10:00 AM

how cool you got to see Celine Dion.

UKDEB · 01-24-2010, 05:08 PM

It seems like you just arrived. Where did that two weeks go? Oh, I know - you were in WalMart.

jockey · 01-26-2010, 02:37 PM

Great day guys, we love the GF cafe

mark&sue · 01-30-2010, 07:48 AM

another nice disney meal at Grand Floridian Cafe

shame about the rain in the orange groves

susan

kellie37 · 01-30-2010, 09:13 AM

great day

shame about the weather

01-06-2010, 03:56 PM	#1
tony64 Should've been a Cowboy In charge of driving & collecting coffee and doughnuts for breakfast Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: hampshire Posts: 8,738	T & T's 2nd Thanksgiving Trip - Day 14 Friday 4th December As per the weather forecast it was raining today. This was a real shame as we’d planned to go to World of Citrus today. This is a citrus farm north of the 192 junction on the 27; we’d passed it on our way to Silver Springs. It was only a drizzle when we arrived at the farm and the nice lady in the shop said she’d put the coffee pot on for us while we went around the groves. We set out off around the groves and fed the ducks on our way before the heavens opened. We picked a few oranges to try and got a soaking in the process. We also saw some very large crane type birds walking through the grove. I asked if they were a problem with the fruit but apparently birds don’t like citrus. The farm’s biggest pest is raccoons. When we got back to the shop the lady had been true to her word and we both had a hot coffee and a taste of some of the different oranges they do as well as several different honeys and jams. We bought a few small jars to bring home. We went back to Barefootin’ for a shower and to get changed, ready for our lunch reservation at The Grand Floridian Cafe. When we arrived there was a trailer parked outside the drop off point and we found a TV crew in the lobby. There was a choir singing and it turned out they were filming Disney’s Holiday Special. It was all a big secret, even the staff didn’t know but the surprise guest turned out to be none other than Celine Dion. We got to hear her sing “Oh come all ye faithful “ several times as they had to do a few takes because of all the camera flashes. For lunch we both had the Cheeseburger with lovely thick cut chips which were cooked to perfection. I think I may have had one that could have been a contender for the world’s longest chip. We followed this with mini tiramisu for Theresa and Chocolate and hazelnut torte for me. We washed it all down with a couple of cappuccinos. We were so pleased that our holiday Disney dining had ended on a high note in more ways than one. After lunch it was still pouring so I collected the car and picked Theresa up from the foyer. We decided to go to the movies. One, it was raining so hard and, two, Theresa loves disaster movies (2012 was showing). We both enjoyed the film and agreed it had everything a good disaster movie needs, even if it was a little too predictable. After the movie we went back to Barefootin’ and packed the last of our stuff. We had to pack and re-pack, weigh and re-weigh; we actually broke our scales in the process. We went into the reception area to do on-line check-in and the security guard let us use his terminal and print out our boarding cards for free. We found all the staff here to be very friendly and would have no hesitation in recommending this resort. __________________ 1995 Paris 1997 Masters Inn 1999 Clarion Floridian 2001 HoJo 2003 Econolodge 2005 HoJo 2006 Sheraton Vistana 2007 Club Sevilla 2008 May Sheraton Vistana 2008 Aug Terrace Ridge 2009 Barefoot'n in the Keys 2010 Villa at Cumbrian Lakes2011 Sheraton Vistana & The Magic 2012KeyLargo, Sheriton Vistana & OKW The Buckland Disney Stampede August 2005 Trip The S.V.R. 2006 Trip T&T Do Thanksgiving 2007 Trip T&T & 2 1st Timers May 2008 Trip T&T Do the Triple Aug 2008 Trip T&T's 2nd Thanksgiving Trip 1975 & 2010 A double trip Bad Mothers & Others Oct 2011 Last edited by tony64; 07-09-2010 at 08:10 AM.

01-06-2010, 05:28 PM	#2
Boss Hogg It's 5 o'clock somewhere Tinky Winky isn't it?! "How do you fancy it?" Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Where else? Wastin' away again in Margaritaville!! Posts: 2,528	Good trip, good trip reports, well done my good man. Needless to say the cocktail count was a little low for my liking, but I guess it takes all sorts!! __________________

01-07-2010, 03:24 PM	#4
Mrs Doubtfire DIS Veteran Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: UK Posts: 2,868	What a way to end the trip - thanks for sharing The food at GF cafe looked good. __________________ Samantha

01-08-2010, 11:26 AM	#5
irongirlof12 Am I the only one who loves Quorn Sausages? I would love to be at Ghiradelli's ice cream parlour with a massive choc sundae Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK. Posts: 5,499	I love that you guys seek out the real florida and do something a little different. those oranges looked so juicy. and Celine Dion the chances of that!! __________________ Andrea xxx 1994:Grosvenor 1996:POFQ 2002: Comfort Inn LBV 2007: CSR 2009:OKW 2011:POFQ&Dream HNY DLP 2012

01-08-2010, 04:04 PM	#6
Booknut I couldn't figure out why people would choose to put that down Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Surrey, England Posts: 2,544	Have enjoyed reading your TR Tony __________________ Eloise Phil Matilda 2005 WDW Offsite, 2006 WDW AKL/POFQ, 2008 DLP Santa Fe, 2009 DLP Hotel New York, 2012 DLP Hotel L'Elysee

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01-10-2010, 05:31 AM	#7
florida sun Mrs Christopher Eccleston wannabe Don't you know who I am ??? I was on Dr Who I'm dizzy just reading Join Date: May 2004 Location: wales uk Posts: 16,843	How great was that to see Celine Dion, great end to the holidays __________________ Sue

01-12-2010, 01:48 PM	#8
natalielongstaff I need a cup of tea and a big bar of free chocolate now Was born with my dancing shoes at the ready I will be back later to stalk some more Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: leicestershire,england Posts: 80,413	What a great day, Celine Dion looks lovely __________________ April 2003 DLRP, November 2004 WDW and Barbados, September 2005 WDW, September 2007 WDW,October 2009 WDW

01-13-2010, 04:23 PM	#9
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01-15-2010, 12:10 AM	#10
Muscateer DIS Veteran Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sandpit Posts: 7,056	Celine Dion, how great is that? and even better long chips. __________________ Sandra

01-17-2010, 10:00 AM	#11
Chilly I was having a bit of a blonde moment D'oh! Married my prince at WDW Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Essex, England Posts: 12,620	how cool you got to see Celine Dion. __________________ Claire 2012 May Alternative West Coast & DCL Alaska 2011 Mar/Apr Disneyland via a road trip 2010 Sept/Oct WDW POFQ 2009 Dec/2010 Jan DFTW WDW GF, Poly & AKL + DCL Wonder 2008 Jul Engaged DLRP Santa Fe 2007 Sept WDW Pop 2006 Sept WDW Offsite 2005 May Disneyland Offsite

01-24-2010, 05:08 PM	#12
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01-26-2010, 02:37 PM	#13
jockey Repeat after me....I LOVE CROC's, I LOVE CROC's, I LOVE CROC's!!!!!! Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: N.Ireland Posts: 7,270	Great day guys, we love the GF cafe

01-30-2010, 07:48 AM	#14
mark&sue I keep trying to convert everybody, but they just don't want to be converted I can only get a tag if its near the weekend. a monday, tuesday and some wednesdays are definately no tag days Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: London,England Posts: 5,491	another nice disney meal at Grand Floridian Cafe shame about the rain in the orange groves susan __________________ Oct 1992: off site - April 1998: Dixie Landings - Oct 1999: DL California - Oct 2000: Grosvenor Resort - Oct 2001: POFQ - Dec 2001:Disneyland Hotel - Oct 2003: Davy Crockets Cabins - Oct 2004: Grand Floridian -May 2005: SSR (DVC) & HRH - Oct 2005: New York Hotel - Oct 2006: SSR and BCV (DVC) - Aug 2007: SSR (DVC) and 1st Disney Cruise - July 2008: Sequoia Lodge - July 2010: Treehouse Villas - Sequoia Lodge: Oct 2010 - April 2011 Treehouse Villas/Portofino Bay 2012/13: Several trips to our Dream holiday Home in Spain

01-30-2010, 09:13 AM	#15
kellie37 Mouseketeer Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 474	great day shame about the weather

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