Camster0307
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We got word from Amanda's nurse - she had arrived and was heading over to meet us in England - just in time for dinner.
Now I try to book ADRs to allow me to be dining during Illuminations. I have always been successfull in securing an outdoor table. Tonight, I was not so lucky. And I was not so happy about it! The staff did promise me, though, that once Illuminations started, we could go out to a special viewing area, but I was skeptical. I was concerned that Amanda would not get a good viewing spot. Boy, was I wrong!
First off, we were seated and promptly put in an order for the assorted cheeses appetizer. (sorry, no food porn here) As we were placing our dinner order, our CM suggesting holding off on it until Illuminations was over; she was concerned the food would come out and we would have to leave it to go outside. She was right. And this is another reason why I love the Rose & Crown. The food is always good, but the staff here, I think, is just wonderful. I've always had very attentive service and they are all just so friendly and personable. Anyway, on to Illuminations.......
I was very pleased with our viewing location - right up on the water, no one else around us. This worked out perfectly! (sorry the photos are so blurry; I really need to get a tripod so I can utilize the "fireworks" setting on my camera!)
This viewing spot was fabulous! From now on, I will not be so uptight about being inside. Regardless of whether you're in or out, dining at the Rose and Crown ensures you a good viewing spot.
We finished with dinner around 10pm and Amanda was asleep. Her nurse, who name is Kami,btw, decided to take her back to the room and tuck her into bed. It was EMH at Epcot and Lauren and I had plans to stay out late. We headed over to Soarin' and got on with a minimal wait time. We then rode Nemo and Figment, then went over to TestTrack. At this point now, though, it was raining pretty hard and TT was not running. We got in line anyway - surely the rain would let up. Ummmm - NO! The good news though - they gave all of us waiting on line FastPasses to use within 24 hours. YEAH! These would definitely come in handy the next night. At this point, it was reallly pouring. There was nothing left to do but head back to the room. I had hope the rain would let up a little bit to allow us a dry walk back to the BW, but no go. Lauren and I walked in the absolute pouring rain! In white pants. Not good! Thank goodness it was still relatively warm out so we were no worse for the wear. We were back in the room by 111:30 and in bed by midnight.
Next day - Amanda gets to sleep in while Mom and Lauren hit MK early!
Now I try to book ADRs to allow me to be dining during Illuminations. I have always been successfull in securing an outdoor table. Tonight, I was not so lucky. And I was not so happy about it! The staff did promise me, though, that once Illuminations started, we could go out to a special viewing area, but I was skeptical. I was concerned that Amanda would not get a good viewing spot. Boy, was I wrong!
First off, we were seated and promptly put in an order for the assorted cheeses appetizer. (sorry, no food porn here) As we were placing our dinner order, our CM suggesting holding off on it until Illuminations was over; she was concerned the food would come out and we would have to leave it to go outside. She was right. And this is another reason why I love the Rose & Crown. The food is always good, but the staff here, I think, is just wonderful. I've always had very attentive service and they are all just so friendly and personable. Anyway, on to Illuminations.......
I was very pleased with our viewing location - right up on the water, no one else around us. This worked out perfectly! (sorry the photos are so blurry; I really need to get a tripod so I can utilize the "fireworks" setting on my camera!)
This viewing spot was fabulous! From now on, I will not be so uptight about being inside. Regardless of whether you're in or out, dining at the Rose and Crown ensures you a good viewing spot.
We finished with dinner around 10pm and Amanda was asleep. Her nurse, who name is Kami,btw, decided to take her back to the room and tuck her into bed. It was EMH at Epcot and Lauren and I had plans to stay out late. We headed over to Soarin' and got on with a minimal wait time. We then rode Nemo and Figment, then went over to TestTrack. At this point now, though, it was raining pretty hard and TT was not running. We got in line anyway - surely the rain would let up. Ummmm - NO! The good news though - they gave all of us waiting on line FastPasses to use within 24 hours. YEAH! These would definitely come in handy the next night. At this point, it was reallly pouring. There was nothing left to do but head back to the room. I had hope the rain would let up a little bit to allow us a dry walk back to the BW, but no go. Lauren and I walked in the absolute pouring rain! In white pants. Not good! Thank goodness it was still relatively warm out so we were no worse for the wear. We were back in the room by 111:30 and in bed by midnight.
Next day - Amanda gets to sleep in while Mom and Lauren hit MK early!
getting closer
oh, and check out the poor girl in the cast at disney world. that would really stink!
Writing TR as we speak! 
Terrific update! Gosh, you've made me get all excited about going back to the MK! I've never had the Dole Whip either, but I did like the sound of that root beer float. 
Cool that you got to have a DIS meet too, how fun! Can't wait to hear how you enjoyed Le Cellier.
