14 NIGHTS SAPPHIRE FALLS...MARDI GRAS-MINIONS-HARRY & MORE...MARCH 2019 TR

[macraven]

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[I-4Bound]

We were there March 23-27. I think we drove down the day you flew home. We'll be back in Orlando in June...hooray!

 

[keishashadow]

Seems to be a common issue with soggy fried food in general, fish in particular in Orlando. Perhaps it needs changed or said oil not hot enough but we avoid.

Those crowd levels look far more familiar lol

 

[unihen]

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So sorry, did not mean it as a personal question, just a general one. I've stayed at both hotels numerous times and didn't know of this. Didn't realize I was missing out on something! LOL I'll just call Loews. Again I apologize. I will delete my question.

 

[disneyAndi14]

Yay! I finally was able to dig in and read your posts since you started on the TR, ugh, to the lady on the plane!

Glad you all got going without to much delay, I always worry if we don’t get going that something is off, haha! I’m a worrier like you!

Great first few days at SF, wow the suites are really beautiful!

As usual I love all your pictures and details, a relaxing trip is wonderful. The park looked so quiet until you showed the picture in DA, that’s were everyone was!

 

[schumigirl]

We were there March 23-27. I think we drove down the day you flew home. We'll be back in Orlando in June...hooray!

Oh it`s June you go back…...lol.....I had it in my head you were September too...….

Gosh June is just around the corner isn't it!!!! Yay!!!

 

[schumigirl]

Seems to be a common issue with soggy fried food in general, fish in particular in Orlando. Perhaps it needs changed or said oil not hot enough but we avoid.

Those crowd levels look far more familiar lol

Yes, not sure what I was thinking......we usually prefer fish fresh and not deep fried, but it did sound nice.....but, done now with Finnegans…..well, except for cocktails...…

Yes, we`re really not used to crowds like that now......thankfully the rest of the park wasn't as bad!!

 

[schumigirl]

Yay! I finally was able to dig in and read your posts since you started on the TR, ugh, to the lady on the plane!

Glad you all got going without to much delay, I always worry if we don’t get going that something is off, haha! I’m a worrier like you!

Great first few days at SF, wow the suites are really beautiful!

As usual I love all your pictures and details, a relaxing trip is wonderful. The park looked so quiet until you showed the picture in DA, that’s were everyone was!

Welcome back Caroline...….hope your trip was fabulous...look forward to reading about it....

Oh plane lady wasn't nice at all......but I guess there are still folks like that today...and yes the delay was a tiny bit stressful.... but glad we got off the ground without too much of a delay..

That suite is beautiful isn't it. So spacious and we loved staying in it......like you we like to spend a little time relaxing in the room at times, so it is perfect.

Thank you....I`m glad you like them, and yes it was a relaxing trip....and those crowds!!! Yes, they were unusual for us...

 

[DisneyLifePapioNe]

We have done Finnegans 7 or 8 times. The last 3 have been unpleasant, we had a long wait for our food last time, 48 minutes to be precise, my wife ordered the fish as well with the same results and my corned beef was flat out cold, I must admit we have lost interest in returning anytime soon also.

As usual love your awesome reports and wonderful pics!!!

 

[schumigirl]

We have done Finnegans 7 or 8 times. The last 3 have been unpleasant, we had a long wait for our food last time, 48 minutes to be precise, my wife ordered the fish as well with the same results and my corned beef was flat out cold, I must admit we have lost interest in returning anytime soon also.

As usual love your awesome reports and wonderful pics!!!

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[DisneyLifePapioNe]

Thought I’d mention also as you often speak of Appleton Estate Rum, a friend did the tour, I look forward to hearing about it..........he said he has something for me.................wonder what that could be...

 

[schumigirl]

Where was I.

Oh yes, back to schedule……

So, we felt so refreshed after we showered and changed....the room was lovely and cool and Hugh Jackman had amused me for a while singing those fabulous songs......love a bit of Hugh!!!!

Sorry.....very gratuitous image of the guy...…….

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So, once we were ready and I had sent off a couple of emails, we set off to walk the 10 minute or so walk over to RP.

This bridge over the access road is where the Caribbean meets South Pacific themes...…you do feel like you are walking back in time as you wander from Sapphire to RP.

The ballroom/convention area is quiet.....and I have been known to spook myself silly......anyone who has ever seen The Shining will know......I always picture a little trike appear from nowhere at times Imagine playing that joke on someone......lol........and when Danny`s "finger" spoke to him with "Redrum".......well, I always do an impression of that and spooked myself into next week once when someone made a sound close by......although there was no one actually there

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It is incredibly silent walking through here usually, so it`s easy to spook me there.....even by myself!!!!

Tonight we were over to see a couple of folks we hadn't managed to see yet this trip, and we have known them for years so we always look forward to seeing them...….and of course the lounge is always a lovely place to sit and chill out and relax...…

They look after guests so well, and some don't know that they also offer a full concierge service, same as the lobby concierge service. So, if you need dinner reservations or help with any plans or travel you plan to do, they`ll be able to help you. The staff really are the best around and genuinely want you to have a lovely visit with them.

When we walk in one of the newer girls is at the desk and waves when she sees us again, and then Colby who we have known for years comes up and says "mommy" and gives us a huge hug when he sees us......lol......the newest girl looks a bit taken aback at first with his familiarity to be honest, but we always jokingly say we have known him since he was around 4 and we do call him number 2 son......lol....he`s the same age as Kyle and we love seeing him!!!

We sit and chat for a while and do get to see the other folks we are over to visit, we love being able to catch up with them on our trips...….they are the friendliest bunch of people around and I can`t speak highly enough about them all and the lounge is just such a relaxing place to be.

Someone once joked when we say goodbye it`s like Frank Sinatra and his final tours...….lol.....we do the rounds so we don't miss anyone......and we head off back to Sapphire where we are meeting up with a lady who I have spoken to on the Dis for a good few years now.....J`aime Paris......aka....Lori...….

We were over the moon when she contacted me to say she was going to be at Universal for a few days before meeting up with her family who were coming down later in the week and go stay at another resort.....so, we knew we would be for sure be able to meet up for an evening...….and as Lori was staying at HRH, it was easy for her to meet us at Sapphire using the now not complimentary ODC service.

Lori had never been to Strong Water before and had thought she`d enjoy the sound of the food there.....and the cocktails of course, so it was an easy decision to meet here tonight. We had arranged it many weeks before and of course had said if anything changes we could rearrange.....but thankfully, we were all good for the meet!!!

As we walked in it wasn't too busy which it can be on occasions especially if there`s a large convention on. We knew the manager Fernando was on a night off, but he had introduced us the previous visit to Aarron, who was just lovely...….when he saw us he came up to welcome us and we said we were looking for Brittany`s tables, she is so lovely......he walked us over to Brittany`s tables and told us to enjoy our evening....we knew we would...….

Brittany came over and so did Maggie to have a hug and say hello as we have known her a long time too.....the staff in here are phenomenal and never forget you....although it may have something to do with the fact we do visit a lot!!!!

We wanted to be early so we would be already there when Lori arrived, and we had just ordered a drink, Tom ordered a beer and I had a Rum Revival......one of my favourites (I do have a few) then I saw a lady come in who I knew was Lori...….and we finally met!!!

She is lovely......and had brought us a lovely gift of a bottle of wine from near where she lives......we thought that was so kind......we would enjoy that another evening...….

We immediately hit it off, chatted like old friends and there was no silences or wondering how the evening was going to pass....this was going to be a fun evening...….

Lori looked through the menu and decided to have a Fountain of Youth......good choice!!!! We told Brittany we`d order food in a little while......we needed to have a good read through so Lori could choose what she`d enjoy too as we were going to share a good few dishes...…..

And Tom with his beer.......every now and again, he is just happy to have a simple beer...…

We chatted and we chatted and then we chatted some more...….I guess with meeting folks from the Dis you already have a joint interest, but of course you never know how a night will go, but we had spoken enough to know we would get on like a house on fire...….and we did.

We finally got around to studying the menu for some food choices...….we had a good chat about what Lori liked so we could share a few dishes.....and apart from nothing "too" spicy, Lori had the same tastes as us...

Our dishes were the Cuban Spring Rolls which aren't my favourite, but Tom loves them and Lori enjoyed them too...…

Another favorite the Caribbean Ceviche......no spice at all in this one, just some beautiful fish with a delicate coconut cream and toasted coconut on top...….delicious...….

And they always have specials on, and tonight they had something rather special on.....Tom looked positively repulsed by this dish as he doesn't like it......but I love it and so did Lori...…

It was seared Octopus....…..a whole piece, not diced up or sliced, and it was served with a spicy potato and chorizo side dish....not too spicy though...…

And the lovely dish that is Choripapa…….potatoes and sausage with other additions and a beautiful little side sauce......it is hot in temperature and so tasty...….

Oh my goodness how good is the food here!!!! We all enjoyed every single dish we ordered.....although Tom actively avoided even looking in the direction of the octopus dish...….and it was lovely.....when I have octopus it`s usually diced or sliced like calamari...….so this was a first with a whole piece to chop through.....but I`d get it again in heartbeat..….beautiful. I can understand octopus isn't for everyone.....but it was so tender and delicious.....well worth a try......

Chef Carlos is a genius and takes so much pride in his dishes that he puts out...….and this one was up there with the classics...……

We ordered another couple of drinks and Lori tried the French Berry Daiquiri...…..I think we enjoyed them both......

Brittany asked if we were having dessert and we decided to have both our favourites to share......the Tres Leches cake and the new Pastelitos……..

They are so lovely.....each dessert has it`s own flavours and textures...….I think if I had to choose one of them, it would be the Tres Leches cake.....but it`s a close choice...….

We still chatted and soon we realised it was getting late.....so we said our thanks to Brittany and said we`d see her soon and we showed Lori around a little as she hadn't seen it...……

Out to the firepit which is such a cosy little area....sadly you do get smokers going out there too, but none tonight while we were there...….

The balcony area is just beautiful......the views are stunning and there is a nice chilled atmosphere around this and the inside area too...…we tend not to sit outside very often as again, you can get smokers out here....and folks inside come out to smoke too, not what we like to be around at all...….hopefully soon this might change and Universal and Loews follow the no smoking plan Disney are bringing in...……(should add these are my own views and not those of anyone else...…....)

We had a wander through the lobby, stopping off for a bathroom visit and then had a look at the beautiful spiral staircase that is such a central focus of the lobby...….it is impressive for sure...….

Then sadly, it`s time to say goodbye to Lori for the time being...….I`m sure we`ll meet again, but we did have such a lovely evening and one that went past so quickly...…

We headed outside and Tom asked for a car to take Lori back to HRH and that it was an ODC.....there were none available so one of the valet guys we know well said he`d get the house car and take her home himself.....we were happy with that, we knew she`d get back safe.

So, we said our goodbyes and went back inside, commenting what a lovely evening it had been.

We walked back to our room and watched some tv for half an hour. I put the bottles of water turn down left for us in the fridge and opened up some of the drapes as I do like to see the lights outside, and in the morning it`s nice to see the daylight as soon as we open the bedroom door....

But, after we have some water, we really are ready for bed...….so I guess it must be after midnight by now and we again climb into our very comfortable bed...……


Tomorrow we plan to visit Disney Springs.....Downtown Disney to us...…..

 

[schumigirl]

Thought I’d mention also as you often speak of Appleton Estate Rum, a friend did the tour, I look forward to hearing about it..........he said he has something for me.................wonder what that could be...

Oh how lovely......we do like that as a mixer in cocktails....very nice...….

I`m sure you have a very nice gift to look forward to!!!! Hope you enjoy it when you do get it......

We do enjoy the Papas Pilar selections too......some are a little bit special!!!!

 

[J'aime Paris]

Oh Carole!!!!
What a beautiful write up, thank you!
I had such an enjoyable evening with you and Tom! Yes, we chatted the night away. You and Tom are such a welcoming and warm couple...it was very easy to feel like fast friends!
I feel bad we didn't get a photo with the 3 of us...next time!

As Carole has said, Strong Water is an excellent choice for food and drinks!! The beautiful atmosphere, the outdoor area overlooking the water, the staff....it all comes together for an A+ experience. I will most definitely be back on future visits!!!

 

[bobbie68]

Hi enjoying your report as always. I would have done the same thing to a person behind me that put their feet or any other body part to close. I don't understand how people are not courteous of others. The food on your flight looks good. Our domestic flights took food off many years ago, and even when they did it reminded me of the foil lunches I use to get in grade school.

The suite is very pretty as is the grounds. I will consider a split stay there when we do a resort/park trip. We don't like to do the parks without the EP.

I decided one of the restaurants we will visit in June will be the Ale House on Kirkham that you go too. Besides your great reviews I have heard other good things about it. One down and a few more to go.

I couldn't believe how empty the park was when you first got there. I have never seen it like that, then again I do go in the summer. It's funny you mention Gloria Gaynor on RRR I actually enjoy that song and have used it a few times. The problem I have had in the past is I wasn't wearing my glasses on the ride so I couldn't see the selection, I would blindly pick one and hope for the best. Brian has made some really good straps that I tested on some pretty intense coasters so now I am comfortable wearing them on it.

We feel the same way when we walk into DA. It is a feeling that is hard to describe. Liv says she is home when we walk through. It really is magical and you feel like you are right there. Charlie and Brian love Borgin and Burkes, and always get something from there.

Sorry you didn't have a good lunch at Finnegan's. We went there once many years ago but never went back. There are so many good places to try.

Glad you had a nice DIS meet, the Strong Water sounds very nice. I will put it on my list the next time we stay on property.

 

[schumigirl]

Oh Carole!!!!
What a beautiful write up, thank you!
I had such an enjoyable evening with you and Tom! Yes, we chatted the night away. You and Tom are such a welcoming and warm couple...it was very easy to feel like fast friends!
I feel bad we didn't get a photo with the 3 of us...next time!

As Carole has said, Strong Water is an excellent choice for food and drinks!! The beautiful atmosphere, the outdoor area overlooking the water, the staff....it all comes together for an A+ experience. I will most definitely be back on future visits!!!

Awww, well it was easy to write as it was a fun night!!!

I`m so glad you enjoyed the evening too....and I can`t believe I forgot to tell how much we enjoyed the wine!!! It was lovely....we opened it a few nights later.....

Yes, we totally forgot to get a picture of the three of us....definitely next time...….Fall hopefully???? And so glad you enjoyed Strong Water too...….

 

[schumigirl]

Hi enjoying your report as always. I would have done the same thing to a person behind me that put their feet or any other body part to close. I don't understand how people are not courteous of others. The food on your flight looks good. Our domestic flights took food off many years ago, and even when they did it reminded me of the foil lunches I use to get in grade school.

The suite is very pretty as is the grounds. I will consider a split stay there when we do a resort/park trip. We don't like to do the parks without the EP.

I decided one of the restaurants we will visit in June will be the Ale House on Kirkham that you go too. Besides your great reviews I have heard other good things about it. One down and a few more to go.

I couldn't believe how empty the park was when you first got there. I have never seen it like that, then again I do go in the summer. It's funny you mention Gloria Gaynor on RRR I actually enjoy that song and have used it a few times. The problem I have had in the past is I wasn't wearing my glasses on the ride so I couldn't see the selection, I would blindly pick one and hope for the best. Brian has made some really good straps that I tested on some pretty intense coasters so now I am comfortable wearing them on it.

We feel the same way when we walk into DA. It is a feeling that is hard to describe. Liv says she is home when we walk through. It really is magical and you feel like you are right there. Charlie and Brian love Borgin and Burkes, and always get something from there.

Sorry you didn't have a good lunch at Finnegan's. We went there once many years ago but never went back. There are so many good places to try.

Glad you had a nice DIS meet, the Strong Water sounds very nice. I will put it on my list the next time we stay on property.

Thanks bobbie…..

Yes I`m not shy at being forward at times and telling people I have an issue with them, or their feet!!! She was just rude and didn't expect the reply she got I believe......yes, the food isn't bad on the flight out, being in Premium helps too. On a 9 hour flight it helps break the time up too.....

No we don't do the parks without EP either, even in so called quiet times it`s a godsend. And Sapphire suites are lovely....we do enjoy that hotel!!!!

The Ale House is so good...we could eat there every night to be honest....everything is always excellent from food to service.....totally the opposite of Finnegans if truth be told. And Strong Water is the best bar in Orlando.....you`ll enjoy it I`m sure....

Glad you`re enjoying it so far......

 

[keishashadow]

Any reference to The Shining or jack Nicholson has me smiling. Yea x 2 thus far lol

 

[schumigirl]

Any reference to The Shining or jack Nicholson has me smiling. Yea x 2 thus far lol

lol......Gotta love some Jack and The Shining...….

 

[schumigirl]

TUESDAY MARCH 12TH​

We had another fabulous sleep last night...….although three cocktails from Strong Water will do that!!! They are strong, but they are also full of flavour from all the fresh ingredients that go into them.....you can tell the difference...….

We take our time this morning....we plan a day or at least some of the day at Disney Springs...….

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Yep, I still wasn't quite sure why we were going......actually I did know.

A few folks had told us it had changed massively in the 11 years since we had last been there.....understatement I suppose...….Pleasure Island was still a thing and there was only one large parking area...…so this would be a change for us...…..

But, we showered and dressed in a slow relaxed fashion this morning, we took our time and were quite disappointed to see a dull grey looking day outside.....oh well, I`m sure it would brighten up.

Tom went along to the Dutch Trading Co to get us a little pastry selection for breakfast and two coffees....although really, I was thinking just after he left, one between two of us is enough...… there is a lot of coffee in those cups.

And as if by some weird coincidence, he thought the same...…..and came back with one coffee to share...…

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We shared them all between us having a few tastes of each......it is a lot of sugar for breakfast that's for sure.....but, every now and again I`m sure it`ll be fine......and it is nice just sitting at the table looking out of our lovely window at the view while we chatted and wondered what we would think of DTD today...…

Clearing up we had second thoughts about going......but ultimately decided to go and hopefully we would enjoy it...….

We went outside and the valet guys headed straight over to get our car as it was parked out front and a few seconds later we were driving off. We know the road well and it only takes around 20 minutes to get the Disney area at Crossroads. Boy, it was many years since we had turned past the Mickey and Minnie sign.....

Our very first stay in Orlando was 2007 in the Buena Vista Palace one of the DTD hotels.....and we had enjoyed it back then......and as I said earlier DTD was very different then.

Keisha had mentioned we should use the Lime parking garage, and that's exactly what we did...….thanks for the tip Keish...….and I have to say their parking system is fabulous. It directs you to where there are spaces......and works well.

We took the escalator up a level then headed down to the shopping area...……

It is very......I want to say pretty, as it is pretty in areas......but it`s a little bland for us. I do like a nice water feature wherever I go.

There are a few recognisable things still standing here that we do remember......but very little...…

I had promised a friend I`d take her back something from DTD and she loves Haunted Mansion....and I knew she didn't have this little set...….didn't buy us a set which maybe we should have as they are cute. But, I don't think I have a single Disney thing in our home anymore.....actually I do have two mickey and Minnie wine stoppers the children near us brought back for us last year when they had their first visit...….I do like them a lot.

I also like a fake fireplace……...but not much in this store excited me enough to buy anything...…and I do love a good Christmas store.....but this place felt like a second hand store......and I don't mean that as an insult....it felt bare and a bit cold......Christmas stores should be warm and welcoming...…

This I did remember......it looks nice.

The hotel behind Rainforest Café is the Buena Vista Palace that I mentioned...….it really is just across the street from this place....ideal really if you planned to spend a lot of time here. We though the rooms were a good size and had some lovely views of either DTD and Epcot and I believe you can see MK from the other side...….

One of the places we were considering from lunch was Boathouse.....and we passed it as we went wandering around.....it looked lovely and was the favourite at this point...….

We had planned to go on the Amphicars…...but have to say.....when we saw them up close......nuh uh.....

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I mean, I know they`re safe......but no. They are tiny...….and as someone who doesn't like water or being in water I should say....we passed.

There are some interesting buildings around, and some are very pretty and as you`d expect well themed.....and this was an area we did like coming up....where quite a few of the restaurants are.....

I have one friend who bangs on constantly about how height terrifies her.....she can`t do anything with a height or where she doesn't feel secure...…

So, imagine our surprise when she told us she had gone on this balloon...…..

No way could anyone with a fear of heights go on this......it`s not even a whole basket....it`s a circular space where it`s quite confined…...we went down to have a look.....jeez......no way could I go on it......so I laughed and emailed her later and said to never say again she`s scared of heights...……..and she hasn't.....

Again, I`m sure it`s safe, but I hate heights like that where you are just hanging around......nope, not for me...…

This store felt like a pop up store, as did the Marvel store they have there......it`s almost like they had a couple of spaces and just filled it without any thought......the SW one wasn't as bad as the Marvel one though...….

Tom in his happy place.....anything SW!!!!

I didn't even know this coca cola place existed till a few weeks before we left...….I liked the sound of the rooftop bar so we had to go look around…….

There is an elevator to take you up, but boy did we wait a while.....not quite sure why, but eventually we made it up to the top.

It is a decent space, wouldn't like to see it mobbed though.

Again, I`m gripping on as I`m very near the edge...….and it was alright......there are plenty of choices of drinks to pick from and a selection from around the world....but as we`re not fans of flavoured cokes we passed and bought a bottle of water instead......they also have alcoholic drinks too.

We looked around a little...…

I think the building for Planet Hollywood must have the ugliest roof of any building I ever saw.

We spent five minutes up there and it is a nice rooftop area.....worth visiting but wouldn't make a special point of going. We wandered round as far as you can walk then

Heading back round as it was lunchtime now we had a look at the other options for lunch including Homecomin` and Morimoto......but ultimately decided to head back to Boathouse...…we do like seafood.

It was fairly, quiet all round today.....

Back to Boathouse we walked in and had a good look around...….it did look so pretty and we guessed we`d like it...……

There were an awful lot of young children around....and we hoped we weren't seated beside tow families together who had around 7 kids between them and all seemed to be whining....except one who gave me the most beautiful smile as we stood beside them.....I think she was wishing she was anywhere else right now.....

We approached the girl on the desk who was definitely missing that Disney attitude I hear so much about.....she yelled next to me even though I was stood right in front of her.....heavens you really can`t miss me......so I politely asked for a table for two....she didn't acknowledge and burrowed around for something then said...... go with him......charming!!!! I thought about saying you know what, we won`t bother thanks....but we were being taken round to where there were no children and it was blissfully quiet...….

We were seated beside the window which was nice and we both commented how beautiful the restaurant was and reminded of us of the restaurant in Newport Bay Hotel in Disneyland Paris when it first opened.....very similar New England theme...….

We ordered a Sonoma Cutrer chardonnay for me, it was nice to see it offered by the glass.....and Tom got a coke...….and we perused the rather lovely menu...….and wished I`d brushed my hair....lol...….

We had a lovely waiter and he said let me guess where you`re from...….he listened for a little and then said Scottish but you sound a little English...….spot on!!!! As we have lived in mostly England for almost 25 years we were bound to have a slight twang.....well, Tom doesn't, but I definitely do......I think I could visit Australia and within 5 minutes I`d have the accent down pat!!! Turns out his partner was from Scotland and fairly close to where we were originally from...….nice young man.

He brought us the drinks along with bread and some water...…….

It took us a while to decide but eventually we opted to share the firecracker shrimp as an appetiser and we would decide after we had eaten that......we really weren't in a hurry today...….our waiter warned us it was spicy, I told him I`d be disappointed if it wasn't...…..we like spicy!!!

And it was a little spicy......and so lovely...….we really enjoyed it and it was a large portion, we were glad we were sharing...….
Once we were finished the shrimp, we told our very attentive waiter that I was going to have the Lobster roll and Tom was opting for the fish of the day with fries...….sounded good!!!

As we waited for the meal, we discussed what it was exactly made us not want to come back to DTD again, and we couldn't quite say it was one thing...….it`s just not for us.....the stores seem very out of place and it lacked some atmosphere….of course that may have been because it was quiet as the grave...….but it was a one and done for us...…..

Then our entrees arrived.....…..

It was lovely....both dishes were tasty and well cooked, although I did have a couple of bits of lobster that had been slightly overdone and a little chewy...….but it was a decent meal. The fries weren't the nicest, but we don't really like skinny fries.

At that the manager came over to speak to us.....he guessed we weren't locals to DTD and had a good chat to him about the place and his restaurant.....turns out his wife works at Universal and I knew who she was....not to speak to, but just who she was. Small world. He gave us his card and told us to contact him directly if we wanted to come back especially if it was at night when it does get a lot busier......nice of him.

Tom would go back for Boathouse, but for me, I can get good excellent seafood along Sand Lake Road restaurants, and no need to come back here. But, I sound negative here, when we really did enjoy the lunch.

The rest of DTD.....nope. Wouldn't come back as there`s no reason to do so for us...…...although.....Homecomin` did look nice!!!!


Mardi Gras up next...…….…….