1st trip as Mr. and Mrs. (lots of pics!) Updated 9/29: TR Link Posted!!

[stacikristine]

Aw; love all of your pictures! Your shirt is beyond cute!!

And, who cares about being the oldest princess waiting to meet a character! DH and I stood in every character line we could on our honeymoon. Never too old!

Thanks! My cousin bought it for herself and didn't realize it was the wrong size...so I got it! I'm glad I'm not the only one who still gets excited to meet the characters! I don't know if DH will want to or not...

Okay great update! Love all your Mickey shirts! And that's so cool you guys ate at CRT!

Thanks! We had fun wearing our shirts for our first full Disney day!

Loved your update! Spectromagic is definitely my favourite Disney parade, I was so sad to miss it on our last trip. You have some great pictures, I love all the ones with the princesses. You and your sister are so cute together!

It's just so beautiful! Disney is awesome to think of a night time parade! Thank you--I loved meeting the princesses. It's funny to look at those pictures of my sister and me because now she's a couple of inches taller than I am!

Love your update! And I love IASW, too! It's tradition!!

Thanks! I'm glad there's another IASW fan out there...most people hate getting the song stuck in their heads!

 

[stacikristine]

Hey Everyone!

I just wanted to say thanks for your restaurant advice (and if you haven't put in your vote, feel free...I can't make ADRs until June)!! In case you were wondering, here are the top votes for TS and CS:

Drumroll please...

1. O'hana
2. Crystal Palace and Le Cellier
3. Chef Mickey's and 1900 Park Fare

1. Sunshine Seasons
2. Pinocchio's
3. Cosmic Ray's


I'm definitely going to take all of this into consideration as I re-visit my ADR list...and hopefully I'll have some decisions before too long!

 

[ClaraBug]

Are you doing Ohanas for breakfast for dinner?

 

[stacikristine]

Are you doing Ohanas for breakfast for dinner?

Probably Dinner...what do you suggest?

 

[ClaraBug]

We are trying dinner on our upcoming trip...

We have done the breakfast before and that is DH favorite character meal! the food we had was WONDERFUL.

After reading the menu for the dinner, we are looking forward to that too....plus we scheduled a late dinner to watch the Wishes fireworks. I will let you know how it was when we get back!! I dont know if you drink or not ( with a youth pastor as a husband) but I am looking forward to try that pineapple drink with the umbrella. its has alcohol in it but it looks yummy, so I might try it just once. I very rarely drink but that looks really neat.

 

[tinkgurl]

Ooooh all those places look good to eat for both TS and CS!

 

[autumnpalm]

All of the TS and CS picks look great! I've only been to 'Ohana for dinner but it's delicious! And it's really nice to be able to walk out to the beach for Wishes afterwards.

I have to say though, even though Tangierine Cafe didn't make the cut, I still think you should give it a try. It is my favourite CS in all of WDW.

 

[stacikristine]

We are trying dinner on our upcoming trip...

We have done the breakfast before and that is DH favorite character meal! the food we had was WONDERFUL.

After reading the menu for the dinner, we are looking forward to that too....plus we scheduled a late dinner to watch the Wishes fireworks. I will let you know how it was when we get back!! I dont know if you drink or not ( with a youth pastor as a husband) but I am looking forward to try that pineapple drink with the umbrella. its has alcohol in it but it looks yummy, so I might try it just once. I very rarely drink but that looks really neat.

I think we're going to try it for dinner! It just looks really yummy. And we're not super into the character meals (we're just wanting to eat at CP to get in to MK early) As far as drinking goes, we're not opposed to it, but we usually don't. The only alcoholic drinks I like are fruity mixed ones so I might give it a try! We just have a rule to not drink in town since we wouldn't want to give any of our kids a wrong view...and we're frugle, so we usually pass up the extra cost. I'm excited to hear if you all like O'hana!

Ooooh all those places look good to eat for both TS and CS!

I looked at the lists compared to what we were planning at first and I finally have a list--I'll post it soon.

All of the TS and CS picks look great! I've only been to 'Ohana for dinner but it's delicious! And it's really nice to be able to walk out to the beach for Wishes afterwards.

I have to say though, even though Tangierine Cafe didn't make the cut, I still think you should give it a try. It is my favourite CS in all of WDW.

I'll keep the Wishes watch in mind!! That sounds awesome! I love the beach, so it'd be a double bonus! I've heard that Tangierine Cafe is really good. We'll see

 

[stacikristine]

After much deliberating and searching, I've come to my ADR conclusions! First, let me say that I spent about five hours yesterday (at work ) checking out all of the suggestions and ratings and everything. I looked at all of the ones yall suggested and then went to Allears and looked at the reviews. Needless to say, I feel like we are going to have some super yum meals! Here's the plan:

Day 1: The Wave
Day 2: O'hana
Day 3: LeCellier
Day 4: Teppan Edo
Day 5: Boma
Day 6: Crystal Palace (bfast)

Let me know what you think! I would love tips and meal ideas and everything. I've only eaten at Teppan Edo and CP before.

As far as CS restaurants go, here's the plan so far:

Day 1: Cosmic Ray's or Columbia Harbor House
Day 2: Studio Catering or Toy Story Pizza Planet
Day 3: Sunshine Seasons
Day 4: Flame Tree BBQ or Yak & Yeti Market
Day 5: Sassagoula...
Day 6: Cosmic Ray's or Columbia Harbor House
Day 7: Depends where we are...


One more thing: We got our tickets in the mail yesterday!!! YAYAYAYAYAYYAY!!!!!!!

 

[pinkpixie0920]

Hi Staci!

I just want to say taht I love love love your PTR! Your wedding and engagement pictures were absolutely GORGEOUS!! We must have the same brain when it comes to disney because not only are we going the same time as you, but we rented points too! And we were there in Oct 2006 too. That is crazy. I am subscribing!!!

 

[stacikristine]

Hi Staci!

I just want to say taht I love love love your PTR! Your wedding and engagement pictures were absolutely GORGEOUS!! We must have the same brain when it comes to disney because not only are we going the same time as you, but we rented points too! And we were there in Oct 2006 too. That is crazy. I am subscribing!!!

Oh my goodness! That is so crazy!!! As I was reading your PTR, I was thinking, "We have a lot in common!" I can't believe yall rented points too. You'll probably laugh at me, but as I was reading your PTR yesterday, I was making a list of the comments I wanted to make (since I was catching up on so much) and I just kept laughing at all of the stuff we were doing alike. Thanks for subbing!!

 

[tinkgurl]

Day 1: The Wave
Day 2: O'hana: Yummy! Ask for a table by the window with a MK view! It's not a guarantee, but it's worth a try.
Day 3: LeCellier: Oh so good!
Day 4: Teppan Edo
Day 5: Boma
Day 6: Crystal Palace (bfast)

Day 1: Cosmic Ray's or Columbia Harbor House: We love Cosmic Ray's!
Day 2: Studio Catering or Toy Story Mania: Do you mean Toy Story Pizza Planet? Toy Story Mania is the ride.
Day 3: Sunshine Seasons: Oh we love this one! Such a good variety of stuff.
Day 4: Flame Tree BBQ or Yak & Yeti Market: I've read some good things/seen some good pictures of Yak & Yeti!
Day 5: Sassagoula...
Day 6: Cosmic Ray's or Columbia Harbor House
Day 7: Depends where we are...

 

[Roxychica7]

Day 1: Cosmic Ray's or Columbia Harbor House
Day 2: Studio Catering or Toy Story Mania

Cosmic Ray's..definitely! Get the ribs!!
Toy Story Mania..I was going to ask the same thing..do you mean Pizza Planet? We though their pizza was alright, but we've been to Studio Catering Company before..they have awesome greek salads with pitas and Dbf loves the grilled chicken and black beans!

 

[stacikristine]

Day 1: The Wave
Day 2: O'hana: Yummy! Ask for a table by the window with a MK view! It's not a guarantee, but it's worth a try.
Day 3: LeCellier: Oh so good!
Day 4: Teppan Edo
Day 5: Boma
Day 6: Crystal Palace (bfast)

Day 1: Cosmic Ray's or Columbia Harbor House: We love Cosmic Ray's!
Day 2: Studio Catering or Toy Story Mania: Do you mean Toy Story Pizza Planet? Toy Story Mania is the ride.
Day 3: Sunshine Seasons: Oh we love this one! Such a good variety of stuff.
Day 4: Flame Tree BBQ or Yak & Yeti Market: I've read some good things/seen some good pictures of Yak & Yeti!
Day 5: Sassagoula...
Day 6: Cosmic Ray's or Columbia Harbor House
Day 7: Depends where we are...

Thanks for the tips! HAHA! Yes, I meant Pizza Planet. I must have had the ride on my mind! We're so excited to try these new places (and re-visit some favs). I'll definitely ask for a table by a window that faces MK at O'hana's! What a good idea.

Day 1: Cosmic Ray's or Columbia Harbor House
Day 2: Studio Catering or Toy Story Mania

Cosmic Ray's..definitely! Get the ribs!!
Toy Story Mania..I was going to ask the same thing..do you mean Pizza Planet? We though their pizza was alright, but we've been to Studio Catering Company before..they have awesome greek salads with pitas and Dbf loves the grilled chicken and black beans!

I think your TR is what made me want to go to Cosmic Ray's the most! I changed it to Pizza Planet Thanks! I put pizza for DH...I'm leaning more towards Studio Catering Co. I'll tell him they have good beans--he loves them!

 

[annabean]

new reader...

Love your engagement and wedding pics!!! You look so happy in every picture.

O'hanas is one of our must dos. The atmosphere is fun, the food is good and it's really romantic walking on the beach afterwards (perfect for newlyweds. hehe)

 

[pinkpixie0920]

Oh my goodness! That is so crazy!!! As I was reading your PTR, I was thinking, "We have a lot in common!" I can't believe yall rented points too. You'll probably laugh at me, but as I was reading your PTR yesterday, I was making a list of the comments I wanted to make (since I was catching up on so much) and I just kept laughing at all of the stuff we were doing alike. Thanks for subbing!!

That is too funny! No I will not laugh at all that you made a list, that makes sense to do actually. A lot of time I will read through someones and keep thinking in my head, Oh I have to remember to say this when I post and then I forget. Yeah that was the first time we rented points and I was so nervous too! We got our confirmations and everything last night so I think we are all good now. I can't wait to read more of yours!

 

[stacikristine]

new reader...

Love your engagement and wedding pics!!! You look so happy in every picture.

O'hanas is one of our must dos. The atmosphere is fun, the food is good and it's really romantic walking on the beach afterwards (perfect for newlyweds. hehe)

Thanks for reading!! Thank you--we were so happy! It was the best day of my life.

Good--I'm so excited to try O'hanas. I've heard such great things about it. Any special tips? We're really looking forward to walking on the beach. I'll have to remember to wear flip flops so I can be barefoot!

That is too funny! No I will not laugh at all that you made a list, that makes sense to do actually. A lot of time I will read through someones and keep thinking in my head, Oh I have to remember to say this when I post and then I forget. Yeah that was the first time we rented points and I was so nervous too! We got our confirmations and everything last night so I think we are all good now. I can't wait to read more of yours!

Thanks I'm such a list person...it's ridiculous. I have lists for everything. I work for a legal services company, and I kept wanting to say "Hey Mister. You better not screw me over or you'll regret it!" But I refrained. I was so nervous until we got our confirmation number too! YAY for getting yours!!! Doesn't it just feel so much more real now?!

 

[annabean]

Tips for Ohanas.. hmmm..

Order the tropical drink that comes in a pineapple (Lapu Lapu?) It's so fitting for the theme of the restaurant. hehe

Getting a table by the window is always nice.

If you can time it right... you can catch Wishes from Polynesian's beach. There's also the Electric Water Parade (I think that's what it's called).

 

[stacikristine]

Tips for Ohanas.. hmmm..

Order the tropical drink that comes in a pineapple (Lapu Lapu?) It's so fitting for the theme of the restaurant. hehe

Getting a table by the window is always nice.

If you can time it right... you can catch Wishes from Polynesian's beach. There's also the Electric Water Parade (I think that's what it's called).

I've heard that drink is amazing--I'll have to get it! We're hoping for a late ADR so we can watch Wishes afterwards.

 

[HeatherBelle614]

After much deliberating and searching, I've come to my ADR conclusions! First, let me say that I spent about five hours yesterday (at work ) checking out all of the suggestions and ratings and everything. I looked at all of the ones yall suggested and then went to Allears and looked at the reviews. Needless to say, I feel like we are going to have some super yum meals! Here's the plan:

Day 1: The Wave
Day 2: O'hana
Day 3: LeCellier
Day 4: Teppan Edo
Day 5: Boma
Day 6: Crystal Palace (bfast)

Let me know what you think! I would love tips and meal ideas and everything. I've only eaten at Teppan Edo and CP before.

As far as CS restaurants go, here's the plan so far:

Day 1: Cosmic Ray's or Columbia Harbor House
Day 2: Studio Catering or Toy Story Pizza Planet
Day 3: Sunshine Seasons
Day 4: Flame Tree BBQ or Yak & Yeti Market
Day 5: Sassagoula...
Day 6: Cosmic Ray's or Columbia Harbor House
Day 7: Depends where we are...


One more thing: We got our tickets in the mail yesterday!!! YAYAYAYAYAYYAY!!!!!!!

I'm alive, and back! Yayyy!! The only place on your TS that we've eaten at is CP; it is one of my must-do TS every time we go. It is such a wonderful WDW experience! They have an amazing breakfast, too. I think we're going to try dinner for the first time there this time!

I have to cast 10 votes for Flame Tree BBQ. We're Texas who LOVE our BBQ and are typically really, really picky and this place is one of our favorites for BBQ of all time. Their pulled beef sandwich is AMAZING!!! This is a must-do on DH's list this time, too!!