The (Foodie)Force is Strong with Us...a Feb/Mar 2016 trip! THE END - NEW 9/13 Disneyland TR link!

[Dugette]

I ordered a Dole Whip Float and I ended up with the biggest float I have ever seen. It was massive! I wonder if it's because of my birthday button!

Holy cow. That's amazing! Side story: reminds me of when I was a freshman in college and worked part-time in the cafeteria. One of the stations was soft-serve ice cream, so I'd work there some days. Well, nobody ever taught me what we were supposed to do, so I just made ice cream cones how I would like them - big. I didn't realize that others must not have been doing the same until I started noticing students would come in, see me working there, and THEN decide they wanted ice cream. It was fun seeing how tall you could get it.

The next free available stall in the women's bathroom was a handicapped one that had it's own sink and everything. There was no one behind me on line so I just went in. When I was finished changing and doing my business I washed my hands in the sink in the stall, left and walked out of the bathroom. Some lady right behind me said something nasty along the lines of "I can't believe she didn't wash her hands after going to the bathroom" (meaning me).

What a strange encounter. I have used those types of stalls before too and have wondered if others thought I was skipping the sink. I've usually been with Izzy, though, so I'll "chat" with her about how nice it is to have our own sink in the stall, as we make our way out.

Paint the Night Parade dinner package at Blue Bayou. I've always wanted to eat there anyways but I know the menu for PTN is limited. It's also pretty pricey at 62 bucks without tax and tip. I will have to think about this.

We did this and were very happy we did. Same reasons as you - wanted to eat there anyway and figured we could use an edge up on parade viewing, as I'd heard the crowds get crazy there. The meal was good - menu was decent and we enjoyed it. But very expensive, I agree! Not something I'd do every time. We could definitely order less from the non-package menu and save money if we only cared about dining there and not the parade. We were the last people to get a curbside spot in the viewing area and we showed up early. So, make sure you still get there before they tell you to. Great spots, though. Very happy with that (though I hear they've moved the location, but it's still good?)

World of Color dessert party - I like that this has seats! I want to be comfy for the first time we see WoC!

Wow, is this new? I don't remember this being an option. Sounds good to me.

Minnie's Breakfast at Plaza Inn - a Character breakfast at the Plaza Inn in DL

We did this as a brunch (late breakfast seating), as I'd heard it was good to get the rides in during those early hours, then take the time to eat. Worked out well. Tons of character visits and good food as well.

Storyteller's Cafe character breakfast - this is one of the restaurants in our hotel Grand Californian. I heard you can meet pretty unique characters here.

We had Chip and Dale (very fun that day!), Meeko, and Kenai bear. We had an early morning ADR, so the place was pretty empty at first and the characters were rather bored and had a lot of fun with us. Also, keep your receipt if you want to use the GC entrance to DCA - well, I guess you are staying at the GC, so probably doesn't matter. But FYI for anyone else, I guess (we had to go back and get our receipt, as we didn't keep it).

Ariel's Princess Breakfast - I think this will be a fun "akershus" type meal and my sister can wear her most princess-y outfits. I also have an Ariel dress that I have been wanting to wear for a while.

We did the Ariel's Grotto lunch and I'd say it was my favorite meal. Seated on the deck over the water. Great food, service, and character interaction. I'd do this again.

Cafe New Orleans (although too much like Blue Bayou?)

Depends what you order. We got our Monte Cristos here and got other items at Blue Bayou, so fairly different.

The problem I have now is that park hours have not yet been released for our dates. Isn't that annoying?

I know how you feel. I do think it is true, though, that DLR is much more flexible and you can do a lot more plan changes before/during your trip w/o issue vs. WDW.

 

[Chrystmasangel]

It was such a weird and random interaction. I didn't dwell on it for the rest of the day, but now when I see one of those handicapped stalls with it's own sink I'm always questioning myself, do I wash my hands twice, once inside and once outside, or just do the sink outside? #deepthoughts

From someone who Is huge on food safety and proper hand washing... Never use the in stall sinks if you can avoid it. The handle that you touch when leaving that stall is one of the most unsanitary places in the bathroom. Or if you do... Make sure you unlock/open the door with a paper towel. Just think... How many others chose not to use that sink? Then you do and then open the door... All of those germs and bacteria are now on your hands. So... Don't avoid those sinks because of what some ninny may think... Avoid them because they are not sanitary.

 

[chunkymonkey]

Yay to DLR plans!! Everything sounds wonderful! I need to get there one of these days while my boys are young. I'm trying to talk my parents into renting an RV and driving cross country. I did a 7 week cross country trip that included DLR back in 2002 and it was wonderful!

Though the planning sounds so much like WDW these days. Making ADRs without knowing park hours...where have I heard that before? LOL.

Ooh, renting an RV on a cross country road trip sounds like fun and very "National Lampoon"!! I'd love to do that if I could afford the time. My family used to go on road trips from NY to FL back when I was in elementary/jr. high school. I remember them being such awesome trips. Not 7 weeks long, but more like 2 weeks! Back then the waits for the rides were upwards of an hour (no FP!), it was insane and I can't believe we waited on all those lines!

I love your trip reports. And that is a ginormous Dole whip float... not that I have many to compare to, having never been to the World, but really, I think it's ginormous for anywhere I hope there's nothing like the crane when we make it to the World. I was a little (ok, very) upset when I saw that Sleeping Beauty castle would be covered for my first trip - both when I read it online about two weeks before, and when we got there in person.

Thank you!! And thanks for reading!
I do think they are pretty generous with the Dole Whip portions but this one was gigundo.
I hope they took the crane down. I have to check more recent Trip Reports to see if it's gone.
That's unfortunate about Sleeping Beauty's Castle! Guess that's why you're going back!

We go to Disneyland in 12 days and have a lot of the same places booked. We're doing Storytellers, the PTN package, the Dessert party (shhh - it's a surprise!), Carnation and Cafe Orleans. Also a Wine Country Trattoria WOC dinner package. We were frustrated with the WOC stuff because our ADR window opened, and you couldn't book any of the packages because they didn't have the show scheduled past July 2. It ended up opening about two weeks later.

I'm having the same problem too! I checked today if I could book WoC packages and there were none available because the schedule hasn't been released. Guess I will have to check back in a few weeks.

We're debating the Frozen preshow right now. We weren't originally planning on doing PTN package, just eating at Blue Bayou... then we saved some money on tickets so we changed it. But we already have so many expensive package meals I can't decide on doing the Frozen preshow But I'm worried about fitting in other snacks too! I didn't do any food research before our trip last year. And this year, even though I did lots of reading, I missed Ariel's Princess Breakfast??? Maybe I can sneak it in...

I am still debating whether or not to do Blue Bayou for dinner. I want to eat there but I am thinking I prefer their lunch menu because they have the Monte Cristo. We may do the Aladdin to-go package for PTN but I realize that their viewing area is different from Blue Bayou and is not a good location for fireworks (It's near IASW from what I read). If Disneyland Forever's last day is Sept 5th then I may just bite the bullet and keep the Blue Bayou PTN package just so we'd be in a position to get a good spot for fireworks after.

The Disneyland podcast guys said the WOC dessert party is definitely worth it. The food is supposed to be good, and you get actual plates. They also have seats. I watched the fireworks video, and they are awesome. Do everything in your power to see them. I think they might be the best show ever. Carthay Circle is really good. Everyone says to get the biscuits. We didn't know to get them when we went Don't forget to get some 60th desserts from Jolly Holiday. DLR, how exciting

I saw that too! It looks like the view is amazing and I like the presence of seats! Too bad they haven't released the schedule yet for Sept. As I checked today and there are no WoC dining or dessert packages available for 60 days out. I have to check back in a few weeks. If they are still serving 60th Anniversary desserts at Jolly Holiday when we're there then I will definitely get something!

Holy cow. That's amazing! Side story: reminds me of when I was a freshman in college and worked part-time in the cafeteria. One of the stations was soft-serve ice cream, so I'd work there some days. Well, nobody ever taught me what we were supposed to do, so I just made ice cream cones how I would like them - big. I didn't realize that others must not have been doing the same until I started noticing students would come in, see me working there, and THEN decide they wanted ice cream. It was fun seeing how tall you could get it.

Ooooh I would totally get ice cream from you too!! Did you get in trouble for making them so big? LOL

What a strange encounter. I have used those types of stalls before too and have wondered if others thought I was skipping the sink. I've usually been with Izzy, though, so I'll "chat" with her about how nice it is to have our own sink in the stall, as we make our way out.

Yeah I really never thought of it that way until this crazy lady pointed it out so now I am all but aware of those kinds of stalls.

We did this and were very happy we did. Same reasons as you - wanted to eat there anyway and figured we could use an edge up on parade viewing, as I'd heard the crowds get crazy there. The meal was good - menu was decent and we enjoyed it. But very expensive, I agree! Not something I'd do every time. We could definitely order less from the non-package menu and save money if we only cared about dining there and not the parade. We were the last people to get a curbside spot in the viewing area and we showed up early. So, make sure you still get there before they tell you to. Great spots, though. Very happy with that (though I hear they've moved the location, but it's still good?)

Yeah you are definitely paying for the privilege of the preferred location. The most expensive entree is 48 dollars (steak and lobster) and dessert can't be more than 8 bucks, so you're paying a little more for the convenience. Heard the BB location is on Main Street, but the Aladdin to go package viewing is near IASW, the Main St viewing is better for the fireworks. Did you watch the fireworks after?

Wow, is this new? I don't remember this being an option. Sounds good to me.

Yeah I think it is pretty new. Just read something about it and really want to do it!

We did this as a brunch (late breakfast seating), as I'd heard it was good to get the rides in during those early hours, then take the time to eat. Worked out well. Tons of character visits and good food as well.

That's what I heard too! Definitely will do it for a later brunch time.

We had Chip and Dale (very fun that day!), Meeko, and Kenai bear. We had an early morning ADR, so the place was pretty empty at first and the characters were rather bored and had a lot of fun with us. Also, keep your receipt if you want to use the GC entrance to DCA - well, I guess you are staying at the GC, so probably doesn't matter. But FYI for anyone else, I guess (we had to go back and get our receipt, as we didn't keep it).

Cute! I don't even know who some of those characters are...I guess I have to brush up on some of the more obscure characters.

We did the Ariel's Grotto lunch and I'd say it was my favorite meal. Seated on the deck over the water. Great food, service, and character interaction. I'd do this again.

Cool! I think I'm gonna switch it to lunch. Lunch still has the princesses, right?

Depends what you order. We got our Monte Cristos here and got other items at Blue Bayou, so fairly different.

I see. I want to get the monte cristo too! BB only has them for lunch right? If we do dinner there then I'd probably have to get one from here!

I know how you feel. I do think it is true, though, that DLR is much more flexible and you can do a lot more plan changes before/during your trip w/o issue vs. WDW.

Good to know! Definitely a little less stressful in planning so far!

From someone who Is huge on food safety and proper hand washing... Never use the in stall sinks if you can avoid it. The handle that you touch when leaving that stall is one of the most unsanitary places in the bathroom. Or if you do... Make sure you unlock/open the door with a paper towel. Just think... How many others chose not to use that sink? Then you do and then open the door... All of those germs and bacteria are now on your hands. So... Don't avoid those sinks because of what some ninny may think... Avoid them because they are not sanitary.

That is a good point! I sometimes do use paper towels to open doors to get out of the bathroom but you make a good point about those stalls. Guess I will just do the double-sink wash!

 

[natebenma]

Symphony in the Stars/Dessert Party

I was going to comment about the travesty of not having Carbonite Hans (where exactly are they using that, I'm assuming it is not in a closet somewhere), but then I read about the Flash Frozen Nutella Truffles. I would take that trade! And your advice to eat them quickly.

I'll take a couple of Darth Maul eclairs, too, thank you!

Great idea to have some savory stuff to help cut all the sweets.

I'm with you, I think I would prefer the coffee to the sugary drinks.

I like the Chewie cup.

on a double dose of fireworks! Wishes is a nice dessert to fireworks/dessert!

 

[natebenma]

Great start to your morning at EPCOT!

I'm glad the line wasn't too bad at Test Track.

Your character pictures are cute.

Too bad you missed out on breakfast.

I did Behind the Seeds in January, but it has been like 4-5 visits since I have gone on Living with the Land. Not my choice though- I love that attraction!

The France/UK bridge photopass spot is one of my favorites.

A beautiful view of Spaceship Earth!

Stunning! I love the carpet of colorful flowers.

 

[Dugette]

Yeah you are definitely paying for the privilege of the preferred location. The most expensive entree is 48 dollars (steak and lobster) and dessert can't be more than 8 bucks, so you're paying a little more for the convenience. Heard the BB location is on Main Street, but the Aladdin to go package viewing is near IASW, the Main St viewing is better for the fireworks. Did you watch the fireworks after?

When we did it, we were on Main Street, but I think I read recently that it is now near the train station. Ah, here we go, it was this TR: http://www.disboards.com/threads/i-...are-here-april-2016-update-6-14-pg-3.3509535/ They did the package more recently and her most recent updates are on that.

So, we intended to do the fireworks after, but they were cancelled every single night of our trip (usually last-minute), due to "wind". Most days were not very windy to our knowledge, but I guess it was higher up that the issues were. My understanding is that cancellations are not uncommon there , so hopefully you get to see them. We were bummed to miss them, but what can you do?

Cute! I don't even know who some of those characters are...I guess I have to brush up on some of the more obscure characters.

Yeah, we didn't know either (had to look up the bear during the meal, haha). But, furry and playful is all Izzy needs, so we were good.

Cool! I think I'm gonna switch it to lunch. Lunch still has the princesses, right?

Sure does! It was also a nice midday break to sit there on the peaceful deck (there's indoor seating too, but they put us outdoors).

I see. I want to get the monte cristo too! BB only has them for lunch right? If we do dinner there then I'd probably have to get one from here!

I think you are right about Monte Cristos only for lunch at BB. But we had them for dinner at Café Orleans. By the way, we had WAYYYYY to much food at CO. Both types of Monte Cristo (they have a 3-cheese one and a traditional one), the legendary fries, beignets - good, but too much food!

 

[ArielSRL]

Ooh, renting an RV on a cross country road trip sounds like fun and very "National Lampoon"!! I'd love to do that if I could afford the time. My family used to go on road trips from NY to FL back when I was in elementary/jr. high school. I remember them being such awesome trips. Not 7 weeks long, but more like 2 weeks! Back then the waits for the rides were upwards of an hour (no FP!), it was insane and I can't believe we waited on all those lines

I'm a teacher so I have summers off. That's how I was able to do 7 weeks. But yes, I think two weeks would probably be good! Since I'm in GA, it has never taken us more than a day to get to Disney so no long family road trips before but it sounds fun.

I'm 42 and I've gone to Disney 15 times so I'm sure I went around some of the same times as you but for the life of me, I don't remember the waits!

 

[chunkymonkey]

Symphony in the Stars/Dessert Party

I was going to comment about the travesty of not having Carbonite Hans (where exactly are they using that, I'm assuming it is not in a closet somewhere), but then I read about the Flash Frozen Nutella Truffles. I would take that trade! And your advice to eat them quickly.

Pretty cool to watch them do the nitrogen freezing too! I like this addition to the dessert party in addition to the galactic bread pudding.

I'll take a couple of Darth Maul eclairs, too, thank you!

Great idea to have some savory stuff to help cut all the sweets.

I'm with you, I think I would prefer the coffee to the sugary drinks.

I like the Chewie cup.

on a double dose of fireworks! Wishes is a nice dessert to fireworks/dessert!

It was a fun time! It's pricey but you do get the souvenir cup, and the location for fireworks can't be beat.

Great start to your morning at EPCOT!

I'm glad the line wasn't too bad at Test Track.

Your character pictures are cute.

Thanks!

Too bad you missed out on breakfast.

I realize we didn't miss out on breakfast but breakfast at SS was actually discontinued for a while - they were overhauling their menu or something like that. Now I think the menu is different. Instead of a croissant bread pudding it is a french toast pudding I think. I'm not sure why they changed it? Sad.

I did Behind the Seeds in January, but it has been like 4-5 visits since I have gone on Living with the Land. Not my choice though- I love that attraction!

I'm liking this ride a lot more now that I know a bit about what it takes to garden.

The France/UK bridge photopass spot is one of my favorites.

Mine too! Such a pretty backdrop. Although all PP photogs expect you to "act romantic" I guess because you're near Paris. LOL.

Stunning! I love the carpet of colorful flowers.

Yes! Especially during F and G festival!

When we did it, we were on Main Street, but I think I read recently that it is now near the train station. Ah, here we go, it was this TR: http://www.disboards.com/threads/i-...are-here-april-2016-update-6-14-pg-3.3509535/ They did the package more recently and her most recent updates are on that.

Thanks!! I just read it and it seems like its in front of the train station. But I guess there was no issue getting to Main Street to watch the fireworks after. I will continue to monitor the fireworks schedule.

So, we intended to do the fireworks after, but they were cancelled every single night of our trip (usually last-minute), due to "wind". Most days were not very windy to our knowledge, but I guess it was higher up that the issues were. My understanding is that cancellations are not uncommon there , so hopefully you get to see them. We were bummed to miss them, but what can you do?

Yeah disappointing but what can you do. Just more reason to go back I guess!

Yeah, we didn't know either (had to look up the bear during the meal, haha). But, furry and playful is all Izzy needs, so we were good.

OK furry random characters, here we come!!

Sure does! It was also a nice midday break to sit there on the peaceful deck (there's indoor seating too, but they put us outdoors).

Cool! Does sound like a nice time. The lobster salad is calling my name!

I think you are right about Monte Cristos only for lunch at BB. But we had them for dinner at Café Orleans. By the way, we had WAYYYYY to much food at CO. Both types of Monte Cristo (they have a 3-cheese one and a traditional one), the legendary fries, beignets - good, but too much food!

Yum everything sounds so good especially the 3 cheese MC. Hmmm may have to fit this into the schedule too...

I'm a teacher so I have summers off. That's how I was able to do 7 weeks. But yes, I think two weeks would probably be good! Since I'm in GA, it has never taken us more than a day to get to Disney so no long family road trips before but it sounds fun.

I'm 42 and I've gone to Disney 15 times so I'm sure I went around some of the same times as you but for the life of me, I don't remember the waits!

Cool! Sounds like it was an awesome summer!

I definitely remember the wait times before they had FP. Space Mountain was always super long as was Peter Pan. The parks were a lot smaller back then too so I guess everyone crammed into fewer rides.

 

[kadrachb]

We went on our first road trip of the summer to Lancaster, PA, which is also known as PA Dutch County, or Amish County. It was a lot of fun, and we ate A LOT, enjoyed the beautiful Amish farmlands, created our own ice cream flavor at the Turkey Hill Experience, and visited a cavern near Hershey.

You were in my neck of the woods! I'm currently working in Lancaster city, and the turkey hill experience is so much fun!

Holy moley, that is one big dole whip float.

 

[chunkymonkey]

You were in my neck of the woods! I'm currently working in Lancaster city, and the turkey hill experience is so much fun!

Oh that's so funny! I didn't know you were working there. Is it just a summer thing before grad school?
I had a great time in Lancaster. We didn't get to explore Lancaster city though, we were mostly in the Amish countryside. I'd like to check out the central market one day but it only opens on certain days and everything was closed on Sunday (which is why we did turkey hill that day!)

Holy moley, that is one big dole whip float.

Haha, yeah it was huge! I got a lot of stares LOL.

 

[natebenma]

Thanks for the heads up on the pastry in France. In January, I went to the bakery a little after 9 and got a blonde éclair, but I was not blown away by it. I actually prefer savory to sweet, so I think I would really like that.

What a great picture! So EPCOT!!!

I hear that drink is terrific.

Loving your knoshing around the world.

Hmmm, the beer sounds interesting, but I doubt I'll try it (if they have it during F&W). Sounds a little too rich and sweet for me.

 

[dizneeat]

Finally all caught up! It has been a stressful few weeks before the end of the school year, but as of today I can say I am on vacation and hope to stay on top of all things DIS for the next three weeks when we start our summer vacation.
But for now .......
You had a great day at the MK, only downer is that it was your last one!

And that is a SERIOUS float!!! It takes a champion to finish that.

We decided to head to the Peoplemover again because I can't go to MK and not ride it.

No visit to the MK is complete without a ride on the Peoplemover!

 

[kastoney]

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer and had a wonderful 4th of July weekend. We went on our first road trip of the summer to Lancaster, PA, which is also known as PA Dutch County, or Amish County. It was a lot of fun, and we ate A LOT, enjoyed the beautiful Amish farmlands, created our own ice cream flavor at the Turkey Hill Experience, and visited a cavern near Hershey. I will probably write about that trip on my blog and I'll post a link here. I've been neglecting my blog for too long!

Sounds like a blast. We went up there several times as kids and took Casey a few years ago but all we did was Dutch Wonderland (aka Amish Disney World). Definitely in need of another visit.

I ordered a Dole Whip Float and I ended up with the biggest float I have ever seen. It was massive! I wonder if it's because of my birthday button!

SCORE!!!!! That is huge!

We decided to head to the Peoplemover again because I can't go to MK and not ride it. On the way, we snapped these PP pics and I also painstakingly removed the crane from the shots after.

Great job removing the crane. As typical September/February visitors we have very few pictures without the dang crane. Maybe I'll send you some of my pics to fix ; )

Apparently Peoplemoving had incited some hunger in me again, so I got myself a large Mickey-shaped pretzel from the Lunching Pad.

Still in morning the cream cheese pretzel isn't at the Lunching Pad anymore, but good to know Mickey is at least in the house. But please tell me you took a bit and it didn't come like this.

And before you know it, before I even finished the word SINK, this lady does a complete 180 mood change. She comes over and said "OMG I'm soooo sorry, I shouldn't be saying things like that. I should keep my mouth shut" She put her arms around my shoulders and hugged them. I was like, er, ok. I laughed it off and told her it was fine, it's not a big deal, and then did my hardest to walk as fast away as possible. Weird, no? She went from being totally nasty to being so friendly in about 30 seconds. Some people...they need to know the facts before accusing someone (in public!) is all I'm going to say.

Totally weird and very creepy. Though i gotta ask had she washed her hands before she put her arm around you

Since today is 60 days out I was able to make my first ADR! I was unsure about this day as it will be labor day (Sept 5) and our arrival day at DLR.

Woohoo for 60 days!!!!! Had no idea DLR was 60 day ADRs. Sounds much better than 180 to me, but wonder why its different than the world?

 

[kadrachb]

Oh that's so funny! I didn't know you were working there. Is it just a summer thing before grad school?

Yeah, I'm working at Franklin and Marshall College for the CTY summer program sponsored by John's Hopkins. I used to be living on the other side of the city though in Millersville during ungrad!

I'd like to check out the central market one day but it only opens on certain days and everything was closed on Sunday (which is why we did turkey hill that day!)

Central Market is really cool - and this one stall sells the BEST goat cheese I've ever had. But only being open on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays really restricts when you can go, which sucks.

 

[Pesky]

I don't know how you would possibly fit it in but Napa Rose is amazing. They have a Chef's Counter experience that is lovely and if you don't want that, you can always order a la carte. We had some of the most amazing dishes we never would have ordered and loved them all.

 

[chunkymonkey]

Thanks for the heads up on the pastry in France. In January, I went to the bakery a little after 9 and got a blonde éclair, but I was not blown away by it. I actually prefer savory to sweet, so I think I would really like that.

Oh this was definitely savory, and quite delicious. A perfect mix of carbs and bacon, and defintely get them to heat it up. Yummy!

What a great picture! So EPCOT!!!

Thanks! Nothing like touring the World Showcase with drink in hand!

I hear that drink is terrific.

It's pretty good! I love the grey good slushie, and this was the same but with a twist. It had a slight berry and floral flavor. I normally don't like anything floral-y but this one was good.

Loving your knoshing around the world.

Hmmm, the beer sounds interesting, but I doubt I'll try it (if they have it during F&W). Sounds a little too rich and sweet for me.

Thanks I had a great time noshing!
The beer was definitely interesting, and yes it was sweet. I am not sure I'll get it again as I'm trying to cut out sweets!

Finally all caught up! It has been a stressful few weeks before the end of the school year, but as of today I can say I am on vacation and hope to stay on top of all things DIS for the next three weeks when we start our summer vacation.

Awesome! Looking forward to more posts!

But for now .......
You had a great day at the MK, only downer is that it was your last one!

Yup, didn't even realize it when we were got there that it was our last MK day, but as we were leaving it was a bit sad...

And that is a SERIOUS float!!! It takes a champion to finish that.

What can I say, I am a super champion. OK I had DH to help me, but still, it was a feat. A delicious one though!

No visit to the MK is complete without a ride on the Peoplemover!

Yup! The Peoplemover is something I will never tire of!

Sounds like a blast. We went up there several times as kids and took Casey a few years ago but all we did was Dutch Wonderland (aka Amish Disney World). Definitely in need of another visit.

It was a great trip! Posting a link to a TR I did on my blog tonight!

SCORE!!!!! That is huge!

It was crazy but sooo good!

Great job removing the crane. As typical September/February visitors we have very few pictures without the dang crane. Maybe I'll send you some of my pics to fix ; )

Thanks! Feel free to PM me, I don't mind fixing a few pics!

Still in morning the cream cheese pretzel isn't at the Lunching Pad anymore, but good to know Mickey is at least in the house. But please tell me you took a bit and it didn't come like this.

I of course took a bite before the picture. I seem to do that with all pretzels!

Totally weird and very creepy. Though i gotta ask had she washed her hands before she put her arm around you

OH LORD NO! Something else to think about to make the whole experience just even more unwelcome!

Woohoo for 60 days!!!!! Had no idea DLR was 60 day ADRs. Sounds much better than 180 to me, but wonder why its different than the world?

I think the audience is different. Anaheim has a lot more locals. So if you're local you don't usually want to plan that far out, so I think they took that into consideration. It works for us, but I keep forgetting that I have to do it for each day I'm on the trip, you can't make ADRS for your entire trip, it's one day at a time.

 

[chunkymonkey]

Yeah, I'm working at Franklin and Marshall College for the CTY summer program sponsored by John's Hopkins. I used to be living on the other side of the city though in Millersville during ungrad!

Ah I see, cool! That's awesome!

Central Market is really cool - and this one stall sells the BEST goat cheese I've ever had. But only being open on Tuesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays really restricts when you can go, which sucks.

I will definitely go one year! It looks like a lot of fun with yummy food!

I don't know how you would possibly fit it in but Napa Rose is amazing. They have a Chef's Counter experience that is lovely and if you don't want that, you can always order a la carte. We had some of the most amazing dishes we never would have ordered and loved them all.

Thanks for the rec! I heard so much about Napa Rose! I will definitely visit one year but maybe not on this trip. My sister has an aversion to any menu that has game meat on it, and she is probably not going to be on board for this one. I think when DH and I are alone it would be cool!

 

[chunkymonkey]

Off Topic: Our Road Trip to Lancaster, PA over 4th of July Weekend Part 1!

Our Road Trip to Lancaster, PA over 4th of July Weekend Part 1<--Click this link

The link that takes you to my personal blog if you want to read about our little road trip we did last weekend. It was an incredibly fun trip and we ate waaaaaay too much. Enjoy!​

 

[Saphire5742]

I present to you...Dole Whip doing the hula!!



HAHAHAHAHA

I know, I'm sorry if you were expecting some sort of olympian feat but I decided before we decimate the Dole Whip that it should have some screen time too because it was so massive!

That is one impressive Dole Whip! Cute little dance too. Can you believe I totally forgot about the Dole Whip when I was there? I only remembered on the Magical Express. And there were some other things I missed too. Next time I need to be better prepared with a list.

Lovely photo!

Apparently Peoplemoving had incited some hunger in me again, so I got myself a large Mickey-shaped pretzel from the Lunching Pad.

Yep, another thing I missed.

Some people...they need to know the facts before accusing someone (in public!) is all I'm going to say.

Amen to that!

Anna was really cute and she liked my shirt. She kept pointing to Olaf the Snowboard Champ but it just looks like she's pointing to my belly.

I'd say just above said "belly".


Your DL plans sound wonderful. Maybe one day I'll make it there too.

Off to read about your road trip....

 

[chunkymonkey]

That is one impressive Dole Whip! Cute little dance too. Can you believe I totally forgot about the Dole Whip when I was there? I only remembered on the Magical Express. And there were some other things I missed too. Next time I need to be better prepared with a list.

It's ok because it's more reason to come back! Actually you can buy the mix online and make it yourself in an ice cream maker. It's not entirely the same unless you have professional soft serve machines, but the flavor is correct and it's just so nice to have that familiar taste!

Lovely photo!

Thank you!

Yep, another thing I missed.

That's ok, aside from the Mickey shape, it was just a regular soft preztel!

Amen to that!

The more I think about it, the funnier it becomes. At least now I have a story to tell about WDW bathrooms.

I'd say just above said "belly".

Haha, that picture is so hilarious, because when I first looked at it, I was all "Anna is pointing to my gut!!" hahaha. But it is a funny picture.

Your DL plans sound wonderful. Maybe one day I'll make it there too.

I hope we have as much fun as we do at DisneyWorld!

Off to read about your road trip....

thanks for reading!