Stitch is Troubled - He Needs Desserts!! - Nov. 24-29, 2015 - Day 6 updated 2/3

[annie170]

The Osbourne Lights are just spectacular!

Loaded nachos! Yum!

I love the poinsettias near the entrance of Epcot. That giant teapot in Great Britain is pretty awesome, too!

 

[jecskc]

The Osbourne Lights are just spectacular!

Loaded nachos! Yum!

I love the poinsettias near the entrance of Epcot. That giant teapot in Great Britain is pretty awesome, too!

Hey Annie!! I think you are the only one keeping me company on the this TR. Thanks so much!!

Those lights are amazing. Now that we are home, I wish we would have spent more time there or maybe gone to see them another night on our trip.

I loved the giant teapot, too!!

Susan

 

[annie170]

Hey, no problem. I love your trip reports. Last week was pretty busy, so not much time for the DIS.

Do you have many sewing projects for Christmas?

 

[jecskc]

Hey, no problem. I love your trip reports. Last week was pretty busy, so not much time for the DIS.

Do you have many sewing projects for Christmas?

Just stopping in to post another update. I have been CRAZY busy. Jerry has gotten a job in Corpus Christi Texas, so we are going to be moving. I just spent several days there house hunting. We decided on a new build and put some money down on it.

I have been really busy sewing as well with my sewing business The Busy Thimble. Lots of cute Disney things coming out of there.

Susan

 

[jecskc]

Day 2 – Part Three

When I last left off, I was just enjoying my favorite – the Grey Goose Slushie.

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While DH and I were sharing that, DD needed to get a Kakigori in Japan.

Here are some photos we took there.

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My daughter was loving this stuff. I have a small sewing business making bags and Fish Extenders and things like that. And I have to say, some of my favorite fabrics come from Japan. They seriously have the cutest stuff.

Here is an example

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Isn’t it ADORBS???

Anyway, here is DD with her Kakigori. She loves these things.

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It is finely shaved ice and comes in several flavors and they put sweet cream on top too if you want. DD chose cherry. And it is a snack credit.

Moving on through the showcase.

‘Murica

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Italy

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My husband had just returned home from a business trip to Italy and Germany so he enjoyed telling us about the actual landmarks that inspired the replicas in the pavilions. He gets to travel all kinds of coo places with his new job. I have to stay home with the kids.

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On to Germany. The miniature train!!

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Cute topiary.

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At this point, DD and I went in to Karamel Kuche for some delicious caramel snacks while DH waited in line to get us an Oktoberfest and a pretzel to share. You see the sky, there? Nice and blue?

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DD and I get these. A chocolate and Caramel covered s’more.

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We also got a plain piece of caramel and a chocolate covered caramel



So much YUM. So while were in there getting our treats, the sky just opens up and BAM – torrential downpour. Ah Florida. So we waited ti out for a few minutes and joined up with DH who had gotten the pretzel and beer.


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We enjoyed our snacks and headed towards Ellen’s Energy Adventure to kill some time before our Soarin’FP’s

 

[frassieshines]

Joining along

 

[jecskc]

Joining along

YAY!!! Thanks so much for stopping by and taking the time to say hello.

 

[Lifelong_Dreamer]

Reading along! I wish I had done what you did and camped out and waited for the start of the Osborne Lights, very smart!

 

[jandlinz]

The lights look incredible. It looks like you were smart to arrive early. The streets looked packed. Your time around Epcot looks like fun. I can tell you enjoyed your stroll looking in at each country. I think that's really neat that your DH can travel and visit so many places. Maybe as the kids get older you'll be able to join him more. I'm so sorry your DS was being a stinker. I hope he outgrows it in the near future. I hope my kids will love Disney as much as I do so I can drag them there as often as I can, even when they're grown.

 

[jecskc]

Reading along! I wish I had done what you did and camped out and waited for the start of the Osborne Lights, very smart!

YAY!! Thanks for following along!! We were glad we waited. We thought there would some kind of countdown r something. But there was just a short announcement and then BAM - light and music on. It was spectacular though. It definitely lives up to its name. So sad it will be gone.

The lights look incredible. It looks like you were smart to arrive early. The streets looked packed. Your time around Epcot looks like fun. I can tell you enjoyed your stroll looking in at each country. I think that's really neat that your DH can travel and visit so many places. Maybe as the kids get older you'll be able to join him more. I'm so sorry your DS was being a stinker. I hope he outgrows it in the near future. I hope my kids will love Disney as much as I do so I can drag them there as often as I can, even when they're grown.

Yes!! I would love to travel with DH for sure. I got to spend some time in Holland with him before the kids were born, but they need me so much right now, that I can't get away for long. A few more years and we can travel more together. Yes, DS is going through a super stinky stage right now. I know he would enjoy it more if we brought a friend for him, but I just don't want to bother with another teenager. DD still seems all in though. Maybe she and I can do a girls trip and leave DH and DS at home.

 

[annie170]

That's exciting that you found a new home! Any luck with the current home? Will you have to drive to WDW from Corpus Christi?

My husband has traveled for work since our girls were really small. Now that they're grown, I would like to join him on some of his trips. Unfortunately, I'm still working (teaching) and it is highly frowned upon to take off for vacations. During the summer, when I could tag along, he's going somewhere like Houston. Not where I want to be in July!

That fabric is adorable and those caramels in Germany are just heavenly! I need to try that s'more.

 

[jecskc]

That's exciting that you found a new home! Any luck with the current home? Will you have to drive to WDW from Corpus Christi?

My husband has traveled for work since our girls were really small. Now that they're grown, I would like to join him on some of his trips. Unfortunately, I'm still working (teaching) and it is highly frowned upon to take off for vacations. During the summer, when I could tag along, he's going somewhere like Houston. Not where I want to be in July!

That fabric is adorable and those caramels in Germany are just heavenly! I need to try that s'more.

No luck with the current home yet, but we hope traffic picks up after the holidays. We would most likely not drive to WDW, but will fly instead. We want to see Disneyland and DCL cruises from Gavelston, so we have options. Not giving up my Disney!!

We are most likely moving to Texas in July. Not the best month for that. But it is just as miserable here in July so we will be used to it.

I have so many adorable Disney fabrics. Caramels were all amazing!!

 

[jecskc]

Day 2 – Part Four

After our delicious snacks in World Showcase, we headed towards Ellen’s Energy Adventure to kill some time before our Soarin Fast Passes.

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This is a great attraction to put your feet up and get cooled down. We just tried for the first time on our previous trip. Now it is a must do. I love Ellen.

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After that, we hopped on the tram to the parking lot and it strangely stopped in the middle of the road and didn’t move for – like ever. People finally started getting out and walking to their cars instead. After a while this is what we did as well. Apparently security had been called and some passengers were reprimanded for hopping on the tram while it was moving.

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Then we rode over to Beach Club to eat at Cape May Café

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We checked in and discovered that our DS had already gotten us a table – YAY!!

So we all sat down and enjoyed our dinner. We really love Cape May and the kids insist on eating there at least once every trip. We are never disappointed. The service is always good, the food is always good and plentiful and we really enjoy the desserts there.

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Clockwise from the above photo. Oreo cupcake, Red Velvet cupcake, flourless chocolate cake and I think a boston crème cake. All were delicious. I didn’t take photos of the food clumps on my plate, Sorry. After dinner we enjoyed the Christmas decorations.

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Oh and apparently at some point, we went over to the France Pavilion to get some macaroons. We waited until we got home to enjoy these, but they were very delicious even after a couple of days and I wish I had gotten more.

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[DisneyJo]

Reading here too

 

[jecskc]

Reading here too

Yay!!! Thanks so much for stopping by!!

 

[jecskc]

Day 3 – Nov. 26, 2015 – Thanksgiving – Part One.

We got up around 7:30 AM, got our stuffed packed and I went to up to check out and I went to get some breakfast at Goods to go while DH corralled the kids.

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I got two meals for all of us to eat on. The kids aren’t big breakfast eaters. I NEED breakfast or I feel bad all day.

Breakfast Platter- Egg, Bacon, Biscuit, and Breakfast Potatoes $6.79

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Breakfast Platter- Egg, Bacon, Biscuit, and Breakfast Potatoes $6.79

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These were good. Not great, but filling and a good use of dining credits.

After we ate and got everyone ready, we headed over to Art of Animation to check in.

Our room wasn’t ready, so we headed over to Animal Kingdom.

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DS is VERY opposed to picture taking. But I try my best to sneak one in.

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DH and DD rode Dinosaur while DS and I wandered around Dinoland. I hate Dinosaur. Way too dark and bumpy for me.

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Then DD and I rode Primeval Whirl.



After that we rode Expedition Everest.

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[jecskc]

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DD and DH rode Kali River Rapids

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[strega7]

count me in! I am following your trip report and so far so good I also have a DS16 and he is not enthusiastic about our upcoming trip. I also like to sew a bit, but would never sell, but I do have a bit of a fabric addiction and love that fabric you showed. I can't wait to hear more of your trip. I am new to WDW (west coast girl) so I will try to learn what I can from you. The whole magic band thing is still a mystery to me.

 

[jecskc]

count me in! I am following your trip report and so far so good I also have a DS16 and he is not enthusiastic about our upcoming trip. I also like to sew a bit, but would never sell, but I do have a bit of a fabric addiction and love that fabric you showed. I can't wait to hear more of your trip. I am new to WDW (west coast girl) so I will try to learn what I can from you. The whole magic band thing is still a mystery to me.

YAY!! Thanks so much for following along!! Yes, I really think we will try and leave DS16 at home for a couple of years. He really did put a damper on our trip. I live to sew. I have an online sewing business called The Busy Thimble on Facebook if you want to take a look. I have an Etsy shop, too, but I do more business through FB. Magic bands can be really amazing. But when they aren't working, they are a complete PIA.

 

[jecskc]

Day 3 – Part Two

After riding Everest and Kali River Rapids, we headed over to Yak and Yeti for our lunch ADR.



We always eat here on our Animal Kingdom Park days. We have never had a bad meal here.

For an appetizer we had

Wok-Fried Green Beans- battered green beans, sweet Thai chili dipping sauce $8.99

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We love these. As a matter of fact, I had to take this photo fast they were disappearing too quickly. The sauce makes it even better. Sweet and savory with a tiny bit of heat. So tasty!!

For our entrees ….

DS got the chicken lo mein.

Lo Mein- Lo Mein noodles, carrots, cabbage, green onions, bean sprouts; Chicken $18.99; Shrimp $19.99; Combo $19.99

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It was a ton of food, but DS but a sizable dent in it.

I got

Seared Miso Salmon- miso glazed Atlantic salmon, coconut-ginger rice, baby bok choy and shiitake mushroom stir-fry $24.99

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I have gotten this entrée more than once and it never disappoints. I love salmon and the was cooked well, not too dry and not too raw. It was amazing.

DD got the adult size chicken tenders.

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What can I even say about this? She has the taste buds of a five year old. We can’t get her to branch out.

DH had

Tempura Shrimp- chili plum sauce, coconut-ginger rice, stir fried vegetables $20.99

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This was very good as well. Same sauce as the one served with the green beans. YUM!!

For dessert

DD had

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Except she got it plain. She enjoyed it.

DH and I had the best dessert ever. The holiest of holies.

Fried Wontons- Skewers of fresh pineapple and cream cheese wontons, vanilla ice cream, honey vanilla drizzle $8.99

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It was fantastic as usual.

DS had

Sorbet- a trio of Mango, lemon, raspberry $7.99

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I loved the lemon.

While we were ordering, we discovered that our dining credits had not been added to our account yet even though we had checked in to AOA prior to entering the park. Our server was kind enough to call the resort and get it straightened out for us and we appreciated that. I’m sure people switch resorts all of the time and I am also sure that they have the dining plan at both locations often. So I was really confused as to why this was a problem.

To add insult to injury, we got a text that there was a problem with our room and stop by the front desk when we returned to the resort. Great. Just great. Since we had already checked in, we were like WTH?[/url][/url][/url][/url][/url][/url]