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NoOrdinaryPrincess went to the F & W Festival this afternoon to finish her quest to try something from each of the 29 booths.


From the two remaining booths...

From China: Francis Ford Coppola Su Yuen Syrah

From Scandinavia: Taste of Scandinavia (Shrimp Salad, Cured Salmon and Herring)



So let's hear it for NoOrdinaryPrincess, J, & friends...WELL DONE!!! ​

 

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Just realized that I forgot to officially thank budafam for all the great live updates she did for us doing her trip last week. Also wanted to let everyone know that she has started a Dining Report, so be sure to check it out!


I received a few more updates from our current "live" reporters this evening, which I will post in the morning. Good night, everyone!

 

[emmysmommy]

Great updates - especially the Raglan Road app and the WPE breakfast. Glad that there are so many F&W updates!!

 

[Ginamarie]

Just popping in to say I'm still loving this thread even though I've been lurking. We had some bad news and I'll be going for surgery on Wednesday but also some good news because I made it to round 2 of the Disney Moms Panel.

Looking forward to the new reviews this morning while I'm stuck out on a high school football field

 

[AlohaAnnie]

We were fortunate enough to be there yesterday for soft opening of Belle & Ariel. BOG was not open, but Gaston's Tavern was. Both the attractions were fabulous. The interactive experience with Belle was very cool...even better than our DD was chosen to be The Beast. I'm not sure if it was open again today, but they did tell us it was not going to be open for MNSSHP. I'm hoping we get to catch it open again next week so we can get more pictures...but not so much that it spoils the magic!

Thank You I guess I am going to have to wait until November for food pics from BOG.

Thank You everyone for all the wonderful live food pics, this is a wonderful thread that I have really enjoyed.

 

[jabead]

Just popping in to say I'm still loving this thread even though I've been lurking. We had some bad news and I'll be going for surgery on Wednesday but also some good news because I made it to round 2 of the Disney Moms Panel.

Looking forward to the new reviews this morning while I'm stuck out on a high school football field

Well hello there, GM! So sorry to hear that you will have to have surgery. I hope all goes well and that you have a speedy recovery. Please keep in touch and let us know how you are doing. If you are unable to check in here, you can always text me with an update.

But great news about the Disney Moms Panel! Congrats on making it to the next round and good luck...that would be so cool if you are chosen to be one of the panelists!

Enjoy your day on the football field! Hopefully the weather there is much nicer than the rainy weekend we are having here in Central Illinois.

 

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Paula (smile4stamps) & Hunter attended the Swan & Dolphin Food & Wine Classic last night.
Paula sent us a few preview pics to show us a little of what we have to look forward to when she does a review of this event in her Dining Report.

Paula said, "It was awesome!! Of course, unlimited food & wine = sleepy, happy people!!


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I have a funny story to share with you regarding my text exchange with Paula last night. My DH and I were out shopping last night...mostly for boring "man" stuff like caulk and electrical boxes but we did look at keyboards for my IPad because my DH said I've been hogging our shared laptop lately (Go figure! ). At about the same time that I received a text from my DD letting us know that she was getting off work, I also received Paula's update regarding her evening at the F & W Classic. Well, I responded with..."We will meet you at Steak 'n Steak. Is that okay?" To which I received the reply, "Bed for us." So after a few seconds of wondering why my DD was going to bed at 9:00 on a Saturday night and who exactly the "us" was, it finally dawned on me that I had sent the text to the wrong person. Although I would have happily met up with Paula & Hunter last night, I think they were way too full and sleepy for Steak 'n Shake.

 

[kaguilbeau]

jabead . . .ask some of your live reporters if they are needing long sleeves at night. The temps for next week are forecasted to be a couple of degrees cooler than yesterday or the day before. I'm thinking long sleeve T-shirt, but am wondering what they've observed others needing.

Loving the reports!

 

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stitchaholic & her DBF (scar9501) were at the Yacht Club last night to have dinner at...


Yachtsman Steakhouse



While they were waiting to be seated, they had some drinks from the bar...

Magical Star Cocktail and Chocolate Stout

Magical Star Cocktail Menu Description: "Light up your celebration with X-Fusion Organic Mango and Passion Fruit Liqueur, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum, Pineapple Juice, and a souvenir Multicolored Glow Cube"




Next up, stitchaholic sent some menu pics our way...

Bread Basket (including the much-loved Onion Pull-Apart Rolls)


stitchaholic said, These were warm, salty, and wonderful."

White Super Fruit Sangria

Heirloom Tomatoes, Burrata, Black Garlic & Basil



stitchaholic said, "Creamy and delish tomatoes were so fresh. The small tomatoes were like candy and I loved the jelly basil cubes."

Artisanal Cheeses with Assorted Bread and Seasonal Accoutrements

12-oz. Prime New York Strip Steak with Roasted Garlic Butter and Herb Fries (subbed for the Carmody Potato Gratin)


stitchaholic said, "The steak was the best I have ever had...cooked perfectly. The fries were crisp and salty."

28 oz. Porterhouse with Roasted Garlic Butter and Herb Fries


stitchaholic said, "DBF completely finished this."




And for dessert...

Habanero-infused Flourless Chocolate Cake with Mango Compote and Lime Sorbet (no sugar added dessert)


stitchaholic said, "DBF enjoyed this. The gelato is phenomenal here."

stitchaholic's Birthday Cupcake​

 

[vettegirl]

Love these latest reviews, makes me wish I was back there instead of here in San Antonio.

 

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stitchaholic & scar9501 headed to the Polynesian Resort this morning to have breakfast at...


KONA CAFE

stitchaholic said, "We shared a press pot of Kona Coffee, Tonga Toast, and Pineapple-Macadamia Nut Pancakes. I ate my half of the Tonga Toast, but neither of us could make a dent in the breakfast. We're still full from last night."




stitchaholic also included a pic of the menu for the Kona Island Sushi Bar...

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NoOrdinaryPrincess had breakfast at Captain Cook's this morning.

Tonga Toast and Sausage




And for lunch, NOP was at Animal Kingdom, where she ate at...



Flame Tree BBQ

Barbecued Chicken Salad with mixed greens tossed with barbecued chicken​

 

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Paula (smile4stamps) and Hunter are at the Yacht Club tonight having dinner at...


Yachtsman Steakhouse

Onion Pull-apart Roll and Garlic


Paula said, "It's a good thing Hunter and I both love garlic!

Charcuterie Board with Lamb Sausage, Suckling Pig, Cured Meats, and Accoutrements


Paula said, "This was delicious!"
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[emmysmommy]

That's too funny about the text exchange mix up!!! I mixed up one of my sons and a friend one time and asked if they wanted me to transfer some $ to them to purchase airfare for a trip... the male friend asked "sure, where are we going and won't your husband feel left out?" Oops!

It looks like Paula and Hunter did not make the mistake at YSH of ordering the cheese plate with the goo! Their F&W selections look like the perfect sampling of deliciousness!

Love Stitchaholic's Mickey ear oranges for the Sangria drink at YSH - cute!

And then finally... one of my all time favorites made an appearance - the pancakes and Tonga Toast at Kona!!! Awesome!!!

 

[jabead]

jabead . . .ask some of your live reporters if they are needing long sleeves at night. The temps for next week are forecasted to be a couple of degrees cooler than yesterday or the day before. I'm thinking long sleeve T-shirt, but am wondering what they've observed others needing.

Loving the reports!

I just asked smile4stamps your question and this was her reply, "Wearing a t-shirt at 10:20 p.m. It's still toasty! Not chilly at all!"

 

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stitchaholic & her DBF went to Typhoon Lagoon today, where they had these frozen cocktails from...


Lets Go Slurpin'

Typhoon Tilly with Blue Curacao, Melon Liquor, Banana Liquor, Malibu Coconut Rum, and Pina Colada Mix

Classic Frozen Margarita


stitchaholic said, "The Typhoon Tilly was sweet and the Margarita was refreshing."​

 

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Tonight stitchaholic & scar9501 were at the Grand Floridian Resort, where they had dinner at...


Narcoossee's



First a couple of menu pics...

Warm Sourdough Bread with salted butter

Prince Edward Island Mussels with Tomato, White Wine, and Saffron Broth with Chorizo, Shaved Fennel, Red Onion, and Toasted Baguette


stitchaholic said, "DBF loved these...almost licked the bowl clean! Mussels were perfectly cooked."

North Carolina Buttermilk-fried Oysters with Buttery Brioche, Southern Apple Slaw, and "Red Rooster" Remoulade


stitchaholic said, "These were also perfectly cooked. The slaw was crunchy and fresh and the remoulade added the perfect bit of saltiness to the dish. I adored these!"

Grilled Black Angus New York Strip with Red Wine Reduction Sauce and Butter-poached Maine Lobster Tail
with "Smoked" Boniato Whipped Potatoes and Yellow Wax and French Beans


stitchaholic said, "This was right on par with Yachtsman. Perfectly cooked steak and lobster. I loved the sweet Boniato potatoes and crunchy beans."

Sonoma-Cutrer, Russian River Ranches '10 Chardonnay


stitchaholic said, "This was a crisp, dry wine. I adored it!"




And for their desserts...

Almond-crusted Cheesecake finished with Lambert Cherry Sauce

Baked Chocolate Mousse
served Warm and Chocolaty with Bourbon-Caramel Sauce topped with Whipped Cream


stitchaholic said, "The cheesecake was great, but I preferred the mousse. It was very rich after a big meal, with the caramel sauce and vanilla bean cream. Too rich to finish. I loved the orange tuile cookies that accompanied this. I would take a box of those home."



stitchaholic also added, "I loved this meal! Narcoossee's is a magical place to eat on the water. We watched the Electrical Water Pageant and the fireworks from the deck...beautiful! Also, our server, Janet, was amazing. Please ask for her if you plan on eating there."

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[DonaldDoleWhip]

The Narcoossee's menu is looking so nice right now - I'd love to try the pumpkin ravioli or the swordfish/grouper. The fettuccini scampi with shrimp and lobster also sounds great.

 

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Paula (smile4stamps) and Hunter decided to cancel (actually postpone to another day ) their breakfast ADR at Kona Cafe this morning. Instead they had this for breakfast from...


SUNSHINE SEASONS

Blueberry Croissant Bread Pudding

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NoOrdinaryPrincess headed to the Animal Kingdom Lodge Resort last night to have dinner at...


JIKO



First some menu pics...

Bread Basket - Dabo bread (Ethiopian Honey Wheat) & Flaxseed Focaccia

Tandoori butter served with bread

Taste of Africa - African-Inspired Dips with Pappadam, Poppy Seed Lavash, and House-made Naan

Curry-rubbed Lamb Loin
served with Cauliflower Puree, Eggplant-Artichoke "Zaalouk", and Red Olive-Walnut Tapenade


NOP said, "The waitress said this had been on the menu for only 2 days. It was amazing! Easily the best dish we ordered. Even J agreed and he absolutely hates curry."




And for dessert...

Chocolate and Tea Safari
Vanilla Rooibos-Tanzanian Chocolate Cake, Free Form "Kit Kat", and Green Tea Ice Cream​