2xcited2sleep
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jan 5, 2008
Hi there! And welcome to a tale of 10 days of food and wine and food and champagne and food and grey goose slushies
. Anyone sensing a theme here?
In addition to all the deliciousness I was able to consume (according to the scale I gained 7 lbs, thank you very much), I also had the most fantastic opportunity to meet many DISers that I chat with regularly here on the boards. And without spoiling any of the tales of the meets, I can tell you that without exception they are all just as nice as they seem here on the boards! The meets were truly a highlight of the trip and further cemented the friendships that wed already formed here on the boards.
The title of this TR is inspired by an evening early on in the trip so you wont have to wait too long for the story. It involves an ADR shortly before park closing, a DIS meet, a very leisurely, very delicious, dinner and being the last people in all of Disneys Hollywood Studios. Complete with some pretty cool empty park pics.
To what else can you look forward as I spin this TR tale and try to ease my Disney depression? Lets see 100 degree temperatures, two Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween parties, 4 Illuminations viewings, one minor meltdown, a quest for the best cheeseburger in the World, plenty of quality time in World Showcase at Food & Wine, a serious crush on Jamie Deen (thankfully I stopped just this side of stalking ) , a dinner at the Adventurers Club, at least 10 different DIS meets, some odd behavior including a guy with an invention involving feminine products -, hundreds of pictures (including food porn), lots of laughs, a tequila tasting and much more!!
If youre interested in more gory detail on the planning phase, Ill direct you to my PTR here. But for the readers digest version Ill tell you that Im a gal who never in a million years imagined myself one of those crazy internet people who has rediscovered a love of Disney and found so many terrific friends here on the DIS. Im looking forward to sharing the adventure with you.
In the meantime here are a few photo highlights:
SIGH. Drool.
Thanks for reading.
Chapter 1: Take-off and Checking into my beloved Beach Club
Chapter 2a: It sinks in... I'm finally here
Chapter 2b: MK shopping, The Plaza and a DIS meet!
Chapter 3: Bubbly Goodness... At Long Last!
Chapter 4: What is all this hoopla about?
Chapter 5: Food & Wine & Food & Wine & Food & Wine and a Tattoo!
Chapter 6: Boo to You!
Chapter 7: Holy Hotness, DIS'ers and I'm Not Talking About the Waiters!
Chapter 8: Tequila, a monsoon, and the true definition of deluxe!
Chapter 9: No witty titles... just AK and dinner at California Grill!
Chapter 10: How this TR got its name!
Chapter 11: One of the best things I have ever put in my mouth!
Chapter 12: The Feminine Product Inventor
Chapter 13: Lunch with a rat
Chapter 14: Shopping Around World Showcase
Chapter 15: A DIS Meet!
Chapter 16: Evil Pretzels
Chapter 17: Afternoon Break at the Beach Club
Chapter 18: Dinner at Yachtsman & a celebrity sighting
Chapter 19: Breakfast at Chef Mickey's or HOW early do you want me to get up??
Chapter 20: Arriving at the Grand Flo
Chapter 21: Grand Floridian Spa
In addition to all the deliciousness I was able to consume (according to the scale I gained 7 lbs, thank you very much), I also had the most fantastic opportunity to meet many DISers that I chat with regularly here on the boards. And without spoiling any of the tales of the meets, I can tell you that without exception they are all just as nice as they seem here on the boards! The meets were truly a highlight of the trip and further cemented the friendships that wed already formed here on the boards.
The title of this TR is inspired by an evening early on in the trip so you wont have to wait too long for the story. It involves an ADR shortly before park closing, a DIS meet, a very leisurely, very delicious, dinner and being the last people in all of Disneys Hollywood Studios. Complete with some pretty cool empty park pics.
To what else can you look forward as I spin this TR tale and try to ease my Disney depression? Lets see 100 degree temperatures, two Mickeys Not So Scary Halloween parties, 4 Illuminations viewings, one minor meltdown, a quest for the best cheeseburger in the World, plenty of quality time in World Showcase at Food & Wine, a serious crush on Jamie Deen (thankfully I stopped just this side of stalking ) , a dinner at the Adventurers Club, at least 10 different DIS meets, some odd behavior including a guy with an invention involving feminine products -, hundreds of pictures (including food porn), lots of laughs, a tequila tasting and much more!!
If youre interested in more gory detail on the planning phase, Ill direct you to my PTR here. But for the readers digest version Ill tell you that Im a gal who never in a million years imagined myself one of those crazy internet people who has rediscovered a love of Disney and found so many terrific friends here on the DIS. Im looking forward to sharing the adventure with you.
In the meantime here are a few photo highlights:
SIGH. Drool.
Thanks for reading.
Chapter 1: Take-off and Checking into my beloved Beach Club
Chapter 2a: It sinks in... I'm finally here
Chapter 2b: MK shopping, The Plaza and a DIS meet!
Chapter 3: Bubbly Goodness... At Long Last!
Chapter 4: What is all this hoopla about?
Chapter 5: Food & Wine & Food & Wine & Food & Wine and a Tattoo!
Chapter 6: Boo to You!
Chapter 7: Holy Hotness, DIS'ers and I'm Not Talking About the Waiters!
Chapter 8: Tequila, a monsoon, and the true definition of deluxe!
Chapter 9: No witty titles... just AK and dinner at California Grill!
Chapter 10: How this TR got its name!
Chapter 11: One of the best things I have ever put in my mouth!
Chapter 12: The Feminine Product Inventor
Chapter 13: Lunch with a rat
Chapter 14: Shopping Around World Showcase
Chapter 15: A DIS Meet!
Chapter 16: Evil Pretzels
Chapter 17: Afternoon Break at the Beach Club
Chapter 18: Dinner at Yachtsman & a celebrity sighting
Chapter 19: Breakfast at Chef Mickey's or HOW early do you want me to get up??
Chapter 20: Arriving at the Grand Flo
Chapter 21: Grand Floridian Spa