Scoobymoons
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Wading in Flip Flops...Day 7 Part 5: What's not to like about....UPDATE 28.2
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Scoobymoons
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I'd like to apologise at this point for the fact it's taking me so bloomin long to finish a complete day - I don't think it would be a problem if our trip hadn't been 3 weeks - I might actually complete the report by....oooh....say Christmas...aaargh 
Now, in the excitement of DD's growth acheivement, I seem to have failed to mention a little something...on day three of our trip it was mine and DH's 5th wedding anniversary...I said it was only a little something
so we had planned a special dinner in the evening. Consequently, we decided a quick trip to Columbia Harbour House was the best decision for a spot of lunch. Apart from anything we'd read on the Dis about a particularly nice area to eat in there. On the way over there we saw these chaps:
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For some reason we don't seem to have taken photos of our food at CHH - sacrilegious I know - many apologies
What we had was:
DH: Fish and chicken nugget basket with fries, coke and chocolate cake.
DD: Chicken nuggets, fries, apple juice and grapes
Me: Shrimp basket, fries, lemonade and apple crisp
It was all really fresh and tasty but unfortunately I started feeling ill towards the end of the meal
This was the start of a few of these occasions (possibly related to previous illness) - and although they were slightly annoying at the time, I got used to them and they eased during the trip; so I'll try not to keep mentioning them. So anyway, we headed home (see how easily that term tripped off the tongue 
) catching the boat back to WL. It was a combined red and green flag - something we'd never seen before - but it was all fine. On the way we watched some people having some fun in racers and 2 of them crashed - not in a serious way but still mad to watch.
When we got back to the room there was a light flashing on the room phone and a message saying there was a delivery...unusual and very puzzling
Once we'd phoned, the Front Desk said they would bring it up to our room. Well, very shortly the delivery arrived and it was a fantastic surprise arranged by my DH: a wicker Mickey basket containing 2 champagne flutes; 2 bottles of Rosado and 2 bags of Ghiradelli chocolates. 
I am absolutely certain that I took photos of this gorgeous gift but for some reason I can't find them
so I've got a piccie from the website to give you an idea of what it was.
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=Anniversary.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/Anniversary.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Just like that except the basket was black and there was a lovely note too.
We then realised we were all shattered so decided a bijou nap-a-roony was in order. This turned into a mammoth sleep on the part of DD so the idea of popping down for a quick swim was a bit of a no-no if we wanted to be on time for our ADR at Artist Point.
Now, in the excitement of DD's growth acheivement, I seem to have failed to mention a little something...on day three of our trip it was mine and DH's 5th wedding anniversary...I said it was only a little something
so we had planned a special dinner in the evening. Consequently, we decided a quick trip to Columbia Harbour House was the best decision for a spot of lunch. Apart from anything we'd read on the Dis about a particularly nice area to eat in there. On the way over there we saw these chaps:<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=Musicians.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/Musicians.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
For some reason we don't seem to have taken photos of our food at CHH - sacrilegious I know - many apologies
What we had was:DH: Fish and chicken nugget basket with fries, coke and chocolate cake.
DD: Chicken nuggets, fries, apple juice and grapes
Me: Shrimp basket, fries, lemonade and apple crisp
It was all really fresh and tasty but unfortunately I started feeling ill towards the end of the meal
This was the start of a few of these occasions (possibly related to previous illness) - and although they were slightly annoying at the time, I got used to them and they eased during the trip; so I'll try not to keep mentioning them. So anyway, we headed home (see how easily that term tripped off the tongue ) catching the boat back to WL. It was a combined red and green flag - something we'd never seen before - but it was all fine. On the way we watched some people having some fun in racers and 2 of them crashed - not in a serious way but still mad to watch. When we got back to the room there was a light flashing on the room phone and a message saying there was a delivery...unusual and very puzzling
Once we'd phoned, the Front Desk said they would bring it up to our room. Well, very shortly the delivery arrived and it was a fantastic surprise arranged by my DH: a wicker Mickey basket containing 2 champagne flutes; 2 bottles of Rosado and 2 bags of Ghiradelli chocolates. I am absolutely certain that I took photos of this gorgeous gift but for some reason I can't find them
so I've got a piccie from the website to give you an idea of what it was.<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=Anniversary.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/Anniversary.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
Just like that except the basket was black and there was a lovely note too.
We then realised we were all shattered so decided a bijou nap-a-roony was in order. This turned into a mammoth sleep on the part of DD so the idea of popping down for a quick swim was a bit of a no-no if we wanted to be on time for our ADR at Artist Point.
VailaTigger
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Absolutely LOVING your trip report!! 
Can't wait for the next instalment.
We're planning a wee look around WL on our September trip this year, not been in that resort before, and eating in Artist Point!
Can't wait for the next instalment.
We're planning a wee look around WL on our September trip this year, not been in that resort before, and eating in Artist Point!
strawberry blonde
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Loving your DH. Not only does he get you chocolates and wine but a bottle each
queendisney
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loving you trip report....
We stayed at WL also and loved it. We were also upgraded to a pool view for 3 weeks..bliss.
waiting for the next installment now
We stayed at WL also and loved it. We were also upgraded to a pool view for 3 weeks..bliss.
waiting for the next installment now
Scoobymoons
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Absolutely LOVING your trip report!!
Can't wait for the next instalment.
We're planning a wee look around WL on our September trip this year, not been in that resort before, and eating in Artist Point!
Thankyou! I'm sure you'll love WL in September - but then I reckon you'll be enjoying everything in September (given the reason you're there ) DH and I love Artist Point - my next installment is going to be a hefty review of our first () dinner there. Loving your DH. Not only does he get you chocolates and wine but a bottle each
You've gotta love him!!! It was such a surprise 
loving you trip report....
We stayed at WL also and loved it. We were also upgraded to a pool view for 3 weeks..bliss.
waiting for the next installment now
Bliss is the word
That gentle hub bub of pool noise is just so lovely - one I'll always associate with phenomenal holidays!!irongirlof12
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Loving your tr so far, what a fab treat you had delivered to your room
Scoobymoons
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So I'm finally coming to the end of Day 3 in a series of twenty million - please try not to fall asleep everyone!!
Once we'd woken from our refreshing naps we had to get ready for our anniversary dinner. It was somewhat of a no brainer when it came to us making a decision about where we were going to eat for our very special occasion...so...
We want a really nice meal...
A signature restaurant would be great...
Probably good to eat somewhere tried and tested...
We'd both like to have a drink (or seven in my case
) so definitely don't want to drive...
It'd be lovely not to have to drag a tired four year old too far...
It'd be lovely not to have to drag me too far once I've had seven drinks... (that's on behalf of DH)
In the words of far too many high school TV programmes: You do the math!
And the winner is....ARTIST POINT...oh yeah!
So, we'd booked our ADR for 6.15 - a little later than we normally eat with DD but equally we knew that her bodyclock would still be totally messed up from the jet lag anyway so it became less relevant. She also loves meals out - methinks this probably means that we've been for way too many as the vast majority of four year olds I know can't sit on a chair for long enough...must be the super strength velcro we use....hmmm... Incredibly we were all ready a bit early (of course wearing our anniversary buttons - DD had one too which caused many a comment and humorous moment) so we headed to the restaurant to let them know we were around and would wait in the Territory Lounge 
lovestruc) until our reservation time. Much to our surprise, the table was ready for us so that was even better and we were led straight into the restaurant.
I just adore the nostalgia that is associated with Disney trips - so many things - big and small - can trigger the most incredible memories...great memories. We loved Artist Point in 2009 and the moment we set foot in it again, all of those feelings flooded back... ...and they just make you smile...
...just like that... FAB
Our server for the evening was Andres and he was just perfect - paid exactly the right amount of attention and made just enough of a fuss of DD - we really couldn't have hoped for a better server He chatted away to us talking about all sorts of things including the wall mural containing the Hidden Mickey - we had heard about this and DH spotted it - Andres confirmed it and helped DD and myself catch up with old eagle eyes DH.
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=APEloise.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/APEloise.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
That's neither Hidden, nor a Mickey. Just a nice photo
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0658.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0658.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
Ah...there he is...
A slight tangent... 'Claire? A tangent?' I hear you cry...ok, yeah, all too often, I know...
I've just realised that having led you to believe that this is the last post in day three (oh god, how bad does that sound?!) there is no way that I can post all the photos in one installment. It might have to creep into another itty bitty post...if I give it the same title will you forgive me...?
So, back to Artist Point...phew. DD was brought colouring and her menu - I seriously loved the fact that all of her crayons had food names: Granny Smith, Wild Strawberry, Plum and ...oh yes...Orange (doh) - I mean surely that can't be a coincidence??? Just another tiny detail of Disney genius
We ordered drinks...DH had a Red Hook beer, DD had a Mickey cocktail - unfortunately it was fizzy which shocked her a little as she just doesn't like fizzy drinks - she's quite happy licking the freezer cabinet in Morrisons but can't drink anything fizzy...go figure...
This was mine:
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0653.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0653.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
A Washington Apple - yum!
We ordered our meals and didn't have long to wait for them to arrive. Using the DDP a starter isn't included, but DH and I had pretty much decided that if we were eating Signature then we were EATING SIGNATURE so we ordered starters. In addition to freezer cabinets, DD loves salmon which is exactly what she ordered to follow her starter of salad:
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0654.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0654.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
DH and I both ordered the, quite frankly, stupendous BLT
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0655.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0655.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
DH in particular was blown away by this - not a bad start!!! Then, DH ordered a Seafood Hotpot - the name doesn't make it sound like much but it was really fantastic. As I've just written this we've had a fab conversation:
ME: According to my notes, your main at Artist Point was called Seafood Hotpot.
DH: Mmmmmm....yeah.....shrimps and everything....Mmmmm
So there you have it...from the horse's mouth... shrimps and everything:
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0656.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0656.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
I will be advising DH that he should stick to romantic gestures, not food critiquing (does that word exist..?)
I went for the signature dish of cedar plank salmon:
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0657.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0657.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
This was delicious too and DD loved her salmon as well. With the entree, DH had a Widmer beer and, on Andres' recommendation, I had a glass of lovely Barnard Chardonnay. Then it was dessert; Chocolate Indulgence:
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0664.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0664.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
DH has just popped over to look at the photo. "Mmmmm, that was chocolatey..." Please refer back to my earlier comments re DH's pure skill at food commentary...
Now, we enjoyed this dessert, but it was nothing in comparison to DD's Mickey Puzzle Pudding. I'll put more in the next post...of the same title....
- please try not to fall asleep everyone!!Once we'd woken from our refreshing naps we had to get ready for our anniversary dinner. It was somewhat of a no brainer when it came to us making a decision about where we were going to eat for our very special occasion...so...
We want a really nice meal...
A signature restaurant would be great...
Probably good to eat somewhere tried and tested...
We'd both like to have a drink (or seven in my case
) so definitely don't want to drive... It'd be lovely not to have to drag a tired four year old too far...
It'd be lovely not to have to drag me too far once I've had seven drinks... (that's on behalf of DH)
In the words of far too many high school TV programmes: You do the math!
And the winner is....ARTIST POINT...oh yeah!
So, we'd booked our ADR for 6.15 - a little later than we normally eat with DD but equally we knew that her bodyclock would still be totally messed up from the jet lag anyway so it became less relevant. She also loves meals out - methinks this probably means that we've been for way too many as the vast majority of four year olds I know can't sit on a chair for long enough...must be the super strength velcro we use....hmmm...
Incredibly we were all ready a bit early (of course wearing our anniversary buttons - DD had one too which caused many a comment and humorous moment) so we headed to the restaurant to let them know we were around and would wait in the Territory Lounge lovestruc) until our reservation time. Much to our surprise, the table was ready for us so that was even better and we were led straight into the restaurant. I just adore the nostalgia that is associated with Disney trips - so many things - big and small - can trigger the most incredible memories...great memories. We loved Artist Point in 2009 and the moment we set foot in it again, all of those feelings flooded back... ...and they just make you smile...
...just like that... FABOur server for the evening was Andres and he was just perfect - paid exactly the right amount of attention and made just enough of a fuss of DD - we really couldn't have hoped for a better server
He chatted away to us talking about all sorts of things including the wall mural containing the Hidden Mickey - we had heard about this and DH spotted it - Andres confirmed it and helped DD and myself catch up with old eagle eyes DH.<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=APEloise.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/APEloise.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
That's neither Hidden, nor a Mickey. Just a nice photo
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0658.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0658.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
Ah...there he is...
A slight tangent... 'Claire? A tangent?' I hear you cry...ok, yeah, all too often, I know...
I've just realised that having led you to believe that this is the last post in day three (oh god, how bad does that sound?!) there is no way that I can post all the photos in one installment. It might have to creep into another itty bitty post...if I give it the same title will you forgive me...?So, back to Artist Point...phew. DD was brought colouring and her menu - I seriously loved the fact that all of her crayons had food names: Granny Smith, Wild Strawberry, Plum and ...oh yes...Orange (doh) - I mean surely that can't be a coincidence??? Just another tiny detail of Disney genius
We ordered drinks...DH had a Red Hook beer, DD had a Mickey cocktail - unfortunately it was fizzy which shocked her a little as she just doesn't like fizzy drinks - she's quite happy licking the freezer cabinet in Morrisons but can't drink anything fizzy...go figure...This was mine:
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0653.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0653.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
A Washington Apple - yum!
We ordered our meals and didn't have long to wait for them to arrive. Using the DDP a starter isn't included, but DH and I had pretty much decided that if we were eating Signature then we were EATING SIGNATURE so we ordered starters. In addition to freezer cabinets, DD loves salmon which is exactly what she ordered to follow her starter of salad:
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0654.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0654.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
DH and I both ordered the, quite frankly, stupendous BLT
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0655.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0655.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
DH in particular was blown away by this - not a bad start!!! Then, DH ordered a Seafood Hotpot - the name doesn't make it sound like much but it was really fantastic. As I've just written this we've had a fab conversation:
ME: According to my notes, your main at Artist Point was called Seafood Hotpot.
DH: Mmmmmm....yeah.....shrimps and everything....Mmmmm
So there you have it...from the horse's mouth... shrimps and everything:
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0656.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0656.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
I will be advising DH that he should stick to romantic gestures, not food critiquing (does that word exist..?)
I went for the signature dish of cedar plank salmon:
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0657.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0657.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
This was delicious too and DD loved her salmon as well. With the entree, DH had a Widmer beer and, on Andres' recommendation, I had a glass of lovely Barnard Chardonnay. Then it was dessert; Chocolate Indulgence:
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0664.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0664.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
DH has just popped over to look at the photo. "Mmmmm, that was chocolatey..." Please refer back to my earlier comments re DH's pure skill at food commentary...
Now, we enjoyed this dessert, but it was nothing in comparison to DD's Mickey Puzzle Pudding. I'll put more in the next post...of the same title....
Scoobymoons
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Mickey Puzzle pudding. Let me say now, DD loves Mickey, loves art and loves pudding...
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This was Mickey-art-pudding heaven. A Mickey jigsaw puzzle made of white chocolate, 3 Mickey heads of edible paint (cue an impromputu anniversary lesson in colour mixing...meh!) and 2 enormous cookies housing her eating implement - a paintbrush. Talk about innovative - DH and I were astonished and DD was....well...
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...messy within seconds!
Whilst DD was painting herself...erm I mean eating her dessert beautifully...I indulged in this
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A port flight...naughty...but very nice....
As we paid our bill and left Artist Point after a perfect celebration, Andres brought out a little light up Tinkerbell for DD. As if she wasn't happy enough already
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=LightUpTink.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/LightUpTink.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0665.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0665.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=APPudding.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/APPudding.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
This was Mickey-art-pudding heaven. A Mickey jigsaw puzzle made of white chocolate, 3 Mickey heads of edible paint (cue an impromputu anniversary lesson in colour mixing...meh!) and 2 enormous cookies housing her eating implement - a paintbrush. Talk about innovative - DH and I were astonished and DD was....well...
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0678.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0678.jpg" border="0" alt="4.8.11"></a>
...messy within seconds!
Whilst DD was painting herself...erm I mean eating her dessert beautifully...I indulged in this
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A port flight...naughty...but very nice....
As we paid our bill and left Artist Point after a perfect celebration, Andres brought out a little light up Tinkerbell for DD. As if she wasn't happy enough already
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=LightUpTink.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/LightUpTink.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
cherjp
I am a disney nutter! Every time I reply
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That was fab and funny too, your daughter is so cute, glad you had a fantastic time at artist point too , your hubbie is so romantic what a lovely surprise gift.
Really enjoying cant wait for more ....
Although I am more of a lurker than poster , I really enjoy reading other peoples trip reports, it brings back lovely memories and fills the yearning for disney when you cant go back for a while. so thanks to all the people kind enough to do trip reports.
Really enjoying cant wait for more ....
Although I am more of a lurker than poster , I really enjoy reading other peoples trip reports, it brings back lovely memories and fills the yearning for disney when you cant go back for a while. so thanks to all the people kind enough to do trip reports.
queendisney
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do they do that Mickey Mouse puzzle pudding for anybody or is just for children...
I WANT ONE, it looks great fun
I WANT ONE, it looks great fun
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Loving your report so far. Forgive me but I am a little late to the party so I am going to mention a few things from the beginning.
The VRoom at Gatwick is a great way to start a trip - we got it free with our booking last year but would definitely pay for it in future (although I am going to try your trick of asking for it free first)
So happy to see some pictures of my favourite resort on WDW property - the awesome Wilderness Lodge It is hands-down our favourite place to stay (and I note that you have been Flag Family on a previous trip too - truly an awesome experience, we were lucky enough to be Flag Family on our first stay at WL in 2008 and it was a-may-zing!)
Don't feel you have to apologise for too many pictures of food (or alcohol) - the more, the merrier
And, finally (for now), how sweet is your hubster for organising that lovely gift basket for you - and how utterly gorgeous is your DD.
Looking forward to reading more.
The VRoom at Gatwick is a great way to start a trip - we got it free with our booking last year but would definitely pay for it in future (although I am going to try your trick of asking for it free first
)So happy to see some pictures of my favourite resort on WDW property - the awesome Wilderness Lodge
It is hands-down our favourite place to stay (and I note that you have been Flag Family on a previous trip too - truly an awesome experience, we were lucky enough to be Flag Family on our first stay at WL in 2008 and it was a-may-zing!)Don't feel you have to apologise for too many pictures of food (or alcohol) - the more, the merrier
And, finally (for now), how sweet is your hubster for organising that lovely gift basket for you - and how utterly gorgeous is your DD.
Looking forward to reading more.
Scoobymoons
Mouseketeer
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- Jul 23, 2011
Loving your tr so far, what a fab treat you had delivered to your room
Thanks for reading my waffle
It was a fab treat indeed.
Scoobymoons
Mouseketeer
- Joined
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There's nothing wrong with a bit of lurking every now and then
Feel free to lurk as much as you'd like! Thanks for your lovely comments do they do that Mickey Mouse puzzle pudding for anybody or is just for children...
I WANT ONE, it looks great fun
I have to admit I was rather jealous too - perhaps we should start a petition for adult versions of the pudding...ok that sounds dodgier than it should...you know what I mean...??? She adored it.
Aww, it sounds like your anniversary dinner was pretty much perfect
I have always wanted to order the Mickey Puzzle dessert but as two adults we may look a little strange - especially as I am more of a messy eater than your DD
Oh yeah ..... "Port Flight"
It was a wonderful dinner thanks. I do wonder if any adults have ordered the pudding - surely other people must have wanted one? Messier than DD?! Good work!
Port flight...mmmmmmmmmmmm
indeed! Love port... I have just caught up reading your most recent trip reports - really enjoyed them...will have to make a note of all the cocktails you recommend
Loving your report so far. Forgive me but I am a little late to the party so I am going to mention a few things from the beginning.
The VRoom at Gatwick is a great way to start a trip - we got it free with our booking last year but would definitely pay for it in future (although I am going to try your trick of asking for it free first
So happy to see some pictures of my favourite resort on WDW property - the awesome Wilderness Lodge
Don't feel you have to apologise for too many pictures of food (or alcohol) - the more, the merrier
And, finally (for now), how sweet is your hubster for organising that lovely gift basket for you - and how utterly gorgeous is your DD.
Looking forward to reading more.
Thanks for all the effort of catching up! Flag family was awesome - got some really special photos of it. Something that shouldn't be repeated and just stay as one fantastic memory.
Thanks for your lovely comments about DD - I think it's her dimples that help her in the cuteness factor - don't know where she got them from...maybe the milkman...???
Golly
I feel very flattered that so many people are reading my tr. Hope you continue to enjoy it.
Scoobymoons
Mouseketeer
- Joined
- Jul 23, 2011
After a perfect anniversary dinner we were asleep by 8.30...oh, yes, lightweights indeed!
After waking up at 7.00 we popped down to Roaring Forks for a spot of breakfast. DD had pancakes and bacon with an apple juice, DH had a pain au chocolat with coffee and I had a fruit cup with coffee. We were going to Typhoon Lagoon so didn't want to eat too much.
DD was very excited - she is somewhat obsessed with swimming - a bit of a water baby! When we came to WDW in 2009 it was amazing how much progress she made in the pool just by being able to be in it so often. Not quite the same as our freezing cold local pool...
We drove to Typhoon Lagoon - more to the point, I drove to Typhoon Lagoon....go me!!! This was my first foray into driving in WDW and was a little nervous. It was great fun though and I was glad I did it.
We arrived at TL and had a quick Photopass moment:
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=TyphoonLagoon.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/TyphoonLagoon.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
We arrived at TL and headed into the changing areas to get ready. At this point I noticed two things:
a. I had forgotten to put sun cream on my face
and
b. I had put swimming costume under my clothes and forgotten to bring my bra to change into afterwards....
Sometimes I am a total idiot.
We ploughed on regardless spending time at the Wave pool - DD loved the slides (unlike last time when we quickly discovered she was too small as she headed off the slide and her feet came down last and higher than all other parts of her body - oops.) We then pootled round Lazy River on our inner tubes - I love the sheer relaxation of this ride.
Now for all of you who have this view of my DH through rose tinted glasses due to his romanticness (???) on our anniversary, I would like to burst every single one of those bubbles by saying he spent the entire time on Lazy River attempting to push me into the freezing cold water jets and falls. Is that the same man???Hmmm???
Once we had disembarked (elegantly of course...) we went for a ride on Gangplank Falls - this was our first big water ride together and although there was a photo taken I think that one may have to stay in the deep dark vaults of photograph hell.
It was fun but very rough and we were convinced that DD was about to fly out of the raft!
we headed over to Ketchakiddie Creek so DD could have a play on the smaller slides At this point I could feel my face crisping up nicely so we decided to go for an quick play in the Wave Pool before returning to the car.
Apologies for the general lack of photos in this post - we didn't take the camera swimming - couldn't find any armbands small enough....
Over to DTD we went with the intention of going to Wolfgang Puck Express or Earl of Sandwich. These were both absolutely packed and as we were really hungry and very hot so rather than wait in a massive queue we just messed up our spreadsheet and strolled right into Rainforest Cafe. This turned out to be the best decision ever as it was cool and quick - just what was required... On top of that we had a classic DD moment when she thought that the elephants were real...bless...it didn't phase her in the slightest.
I only hope that if she is ever faced with a real elephant that she blooming well runs for it rather than stand and consider its beauty...anyway, I digress...
Back to the meal. DD had a cheese and tomato pizza with an apple juice, DH had Taste of the Islands (Coconut shrimp, blackened Tilapia topped with mango salsa and Dynamite Scallops. Yup....shrimps and everything...mmmm) and I had China Island Salad (Crisp greens tossed with grilled chicken breast, potato sticks, rice noodles, toasted sesame seeds, and scallions. Tossed with China Island Salad dressing.) My dish was one of those that you eat for six hours without making any progress whatsoever...it was yum though! DH and I both drank coke. We felt very refreshed although I had a headache (my new mantra became: mustn't forget sun cream, mustn't forget sun cream...) so we nipped to Guest Services for free Ibuprofen - marvellous!
We then nipped round some shops and allowed DD to spend some of her pocket money - we'd had a fantastic moment at Easter as we'd requested that none of us got Easter eggs as we just didn't manage to eat them so DH's mum and dad decided on something different:
ME: Look this is your card from nanny and grandi
DD: (ripping envelope open and something falling out of the card) Thank you.
ME: What's that? (pointing to dollars on the floor)
DD: (enormous intake of breath) CASH!!!
So she of course had to spend her cash! DD had become obsessed with a soft Minnie and Mickey wedding set which she delightedly purchased before we drove back to WL.
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0693.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0693.jpg" border="0" alt="5.8.11"></a>
After waking up at 7.00 we popped down to Roaring Forks for a spot of breakfast. DD had pancakes and bacon with an apple juice, DH had a pain au chocolat with coffee and I had a fruit cup with coffee. We were going to Typhoon Lagoon so didn't want to eat too much.
DD was very excited - she is somewhat obsessed with swimming - a bit of a water baby! When we came to WDW in 2009 it was amazing how much progress she made in the pool just by being able to be in it so often. Not quite the same as our freezing cold local pool...
We drove to Typhoon Lagoon - more to the point, I drove to Typhoon Lagoon....go me!!!
This was my first foray into driving in WDW and was a little nervous. It was great fun though and I was glad I did it. We arrived at TL and had a quick Photopass moment:
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=TyphoonLagoon.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/TyphoonLagoon.jpg" border="0" alt="Photobucket"></a>
We arrived at TL and headed into the changing areas to get ready. At this point I noticed two things:
a. I had forgotten to put sun cream on my face
and
b. I had put swimming costume under my clothes and forgotten to bring my bra to change into afterwards....
Sometimes I am a total idiot.
We ploughed on regardless spending time at the Wave pool - DD loved the slides (unlike last time when we quickly discovered she was too small as she headed off the slide and her feet came down last and higher than all other parts of her body - oops.) We then pootled round Lazy River on our inner tubes - I love the sheer relaxation of this ride.
Now for all of you who have this view of my DH through rose tinted glasses due to his romanticness (???) on our anniversary, I would like to burst every single one of those bubbles by saying he spent the entire time on Lazy River attempting to push me into the freezing cold water jets and falls. Is that the same man???Hmmm???
Once we had disembarked (elegantly of course...) we went for a ride on Gangplank Falls - this was our first big water ride together and although there was a photo taken I think that one may have to stay in the deep dark vaults of photograph hell.
It was fun but very rough and we were convinced that DD was about to fly out of the raft!we headed over to Ketchakiddie Creek so DD could have a play on the smaller slides At this point I could feel my face crisping up nicely so we decided to go for an quick play in the Wave Pool before returning to the car.
Apologies for the general lack of photos in this post - we didn't take the camera swimming - couldn't find any armbands small enough....
Over to DTD we went with the intention of going to Wolfgang Puck Express or Earl of Sandwich. These were both absolutely packed and as we were really hungry and very hot so rather than wait in a massive queue we just messed up our spreadsheet and strolled right into Rainforest Cafe. This turned out to be the best decision ever as it was cool and quick - just what was required... On top of that we had a classic DD moment when she thought that the elephants were real...bless...it didn't phase her in the slightest.
I only hope that if she is ever faced with a real elephant that she blooming well runs for it rather than stand and consider its beauty...anyway, I digress...
Back to the meal. DD had a cheese and tomato pizza with an apple juice, DH had Taste of the Islands (Coconut shrimp, blackened Tilapia topped with mango salsa and Dynamite Scallops. Yup....shrimps and everything...mmmm
) and I had China Island Salad (Crisp greens tossed with grilled chicken breast, potato sticks, rice noodles, toasted sesame seeds, and scallions. Tossed with China Island Salad dressing.) My dish was one of those that you eat for six hours without making any progress whatsoever...it was yum though! DH and I both drank coke. We felt very refreshed although I had a headache (my new mantra became: mustn't forget sun cream, mustn't forget sun cream...) so we nipped to Guest Services for free Ibuprofen - marvellous! We then nipped round some shops and allowed DD to spend some of her pocket money - we'd had a fantastic moment at Easter as we'd requested that none of us got Easter eggs as we just didn't manage to eat them so DH's mum and dad decided on something different:
ME: Look this is your card from nanny and grandi
DD: (ripping envelope open and something falling out of the card) Thank you.
ME: What's that? (pointing to dollars on the floor)
DD: (enormous intake of breath) CASH!!!
So she of course had to spend her cash! DD had become obsessed with a soft Minnie and Mickey wedding set which she delightedly purchased before we drove back to WL.
<a href="http://s1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/?action=view¤t=DSCF0693.jpg" target="_blank"><img src="http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n577/Scoobymoons/WDW%202011/DSCF0693.jpg" border="0" alt="5.8.11"></a>
strawberry blonde
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- Jun 9, 2009
Another great day apart from you forgetting your bra 
That's the sort of thing I do.
I forgot the boys boxers and shorts one year when they were younger. Never entered my head as they were wearing long swim shorts when I rushed everyone out of the hotel. We had to borrow a couple of TL towels for them to sit on in the car on the way home as they were soaking.
Your DD is getting cuter by the minute
That's the sort of thing I do. I forgot the boys boxers and shorts one year when they were younger. Never entered my head as they were wearing long swim shorts when I rushed everyone out of the hotel. We had to borrow
a couple of TL towels for them to sit on in the car on the way home as they were soaking.Your DD is getting cuter by the minute
queendisney
DIS Veteran
- Joined
- May 31, 2010
love it...
you can tell that the wedding Mickey and Minnie are her pride and joy in that photo.
I do think you really should share your photo from TL though, its only fair!!
you can tell that the wedding Mickey and Minnie are her pride and joy in that photo.
I do think you really should share your photo from TL though, its only fair!!
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