Linzybrooke
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You are making me so hungry! Wonderful dining review!
7 days of Deluxe Dining...full reviews with lots of pics!!! UPDATED w/ link to TR!
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Jaci
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Wow...sounds like they have gone downhill. We loved the food at Coral Reef when we went in Dec 07. DH had the blackend catfish with polenta....and STILL talks about it 6 months later. I had the steak and it was wonderful!!! The lobster soup was a favorite of mine and my 9yo DD, who "doesn't like soup".
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MissMagnolia
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Excellent reviews! You've eaten at many of our planned spots for January so it is nice to get a "heads up"!
mkycrzy1971
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I'm IN!! Can't wait for more 
caa1277
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Really loving your reviews so far and your girls are just adorable! Have you thought about doing a Trip Report? I really like your style of writing 
thumbsup2 ) and enjoy reading your thoughts!! Can't wait for the rest!!
thumbsup2 ) and enjoy reading your thoughts!! Can't wait for the rest!!
schmoopypoo
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Awesome reviews...you're making me drool over here! Your girls are just too darn cute too. Can't wait for the rest
MickeyNicki
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Awesome reviews! We are going to alot of these places with our 2 nieces in Jan so your reviews and pics have been super helpful
Cannot wait to hear what you have to say about Boma, it is our fav breakfast
Cannot wait to hear what you have to say about Boma, it is our fav breakfast
GoofySon'sMom
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Great pics and reviews! Can't wait for the rest!
Really loving your reviews so far and your girls are just adorable! Have you thought about doing a Trip Report? I really like your style of writing
Thanks Chad! I actually am planning on doing a trip report, once I am done with the dining reviews.
disneyfav4ever
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That food from Tusker House looks really good.
luvtheBuzz
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The reviews are great so far!
We leave in 8 days, so this is definitely putting me in the mood for Disney!!
Thanks!
We leave in 8 days, so this is definitely putting me in the mood for Disney!!
Thanks!
Wednesday, July 23rd ~ Boma breakfast
I have to start off this review with an apology. I forgot to take the camera to Boma!!!!
However, I was really sleep deprived. After we got home from Ohana on Tuesday night Superstar started running a high fever, her throat was still hurting, and she was sick at her stomach. I knew right then and there she had strep, and at that hour we had to go to the ER at Celebration Hospital. We didn't get home until 2am and our Boma ADR was for 8:45. I was, of course, BOUND and determined to make it to Boma, which I had been so looking forward to, so Mr. Picky stayed in the hotel with Superstar so she could sleep, while Bashful, Grumpy and I hopped in the car for the short drive from the Poly to Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Self parking at AKL was super convenient and we found Boma very quickly. We checked in exactly at 8:45 and we seated immediately. The place was very empty, surprisingly. Our nice waiter took our drink order and we hit the food bar. The juice, btw, was AMAZING! It was delicious and Grumpy and I drank it with abandon. I also had to have the requisite Diet Coke, and Bashful went for the usual white milk.
First off, I have to say that I LOVED breakfast here! It was a nice combination of the different and the tried and true. I had scrambled eggs, sausage (the links were big and fat here, very yummy but still spicy), amazingly delicious potatoes. They looked like the ones from Tusker House (see review above for photo), but tasted even better. The seasoning was different and they were absolutely scrumptious. I also loaded up on fresh pineapple and they had tons of breads to choose from. I had some more of that delicious Mealie Cornbread and sticky cinnamon buns, which were out of this world!!!
Then I decided to check out the more ethnic offerings. I tried Pap, which reminded me of grits, just a little more smooth and less grainy. I mixed in brown sugar, cinnamon and raisins. It was actually very good, and the girls liked it too. We all shared a bowl. Then I decided to try a Sausage and Biscuit Curry Casserole. I really like curry, and this did not disappoint. It was a little too rich for more than a few bites, but it was yummy. I also had a slice of ham from the carving station with some Boma Mustard. OH MY GOSH this was amazing!!! The ham was warm and juicy, and not too salty (I am kind of picky about my ham). But it was the Boma Mustard that really made a difference. I could have eaten a whole plate of ham and Boma Mustard. In fact, next time I think I will!
Throughout our meal the restaurant remained very empty, so I am sure they were taking walkups. If you are staying at AKL this breakfast is a MUST! Even if you are not, dining at Boma is a great excuse to check out the magnificently themed Animal Kingdom Lodge. The girls and I really enjoyed checking out the Savannah and seeing the animals after our breakfast.
Up next...Earl of Sandwich lunch
I have to start off this review with an apology. I forgot to take the camera to Boma!!!!
However, I was really sleep deprived. After we got home from Ohana on Tuesday night Superstar started running a high fever, her throat was still hurting, and she was sick at her stomach. I knew right then and there she had strep, and at that hour we had to go to the ER at Celebration Hospital. We didn't get home until 2am and our Boma ADR was for 8:45. I was, of course, BOUND and determined to make it to Boma, which I had been so looking forward to, so Mr. Picky stayed in the hotel with Superstar so she could sleep, while Bashful, Grumpy and I hopped in the car for the short drive from the Poly to Animal Kingdom Lodge.
Self parking at AKL was super convenient and we found Boma very quickly. We checked in exactly at 8:45 and we seated immediately. The place was very empty, surprisingly. Our nice waiter took our drink order and we hit the food bar. The juice, btw, was AMAZING! It was delicious and Grumpy and I drank it with abandon. I also had to have the requisite Diet Coke, and Bashful went for the usual white milk.
First off, I have to say that I LOVED breakfast here! It was a nice combination of the different and the tried and true. I had scrambled eggs, sausage (the links were big and fat here, very yummy but still spicy), amazingly delicious potatoes. They looked like the ones from Tusker House (see review above for photo), but tasted even better. The seasoning was different and they were absolutely scrumptious. I also loaded up on fresh pineapple and they had tons of breads to choose from. I had some more of that delicious Mealie Cornbread and sticky cinnamon buns, which were out of this world!!!
Then I decided to check out the more ethnic offerings. I tried Pap, which reminded me of grits, just a little more smooth and less grainy. I mixed in brown sugar, cinnamon and raisins. It was actually very good, and the girls liked it too. We all shared a bowl. Then I decided to try a Sausage and Biscuit Curry Casserole. I really like curry, and this did not disappoint. It was a little too rich for more than a few bites, but it was yummy. I also had a slice of ham from the carving station with some Boma Mustard. OH MY GOSH this was amazing!!! The ham was warm and juicy, and not too salty (I am kind of picky about my ham). But it was the Boma Mustard that really made a difference. I could have eaten a whole plate of ham and Boma Mustard. In fact, next time I think I will!
Throughout our meal the restaurant remained very empty, so I am sure they were taking walkups. If you are staying at AKL this breakfast is a MUST! Even if you are not, dining at Boma is a great excuse to check out the magnificently themed Animal Kingdom Lodge. The girls and I really enjoyed checking out the Savannah and seeing the animals after our breakfast.
Up next...Earl of Sandwich lunch
Paparazzimama
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Hopping on board - y'all ate at a lot of places we have booked for September, so I'm really enjoying your reviews and pics! Looking forward to more!
Wednesday, July 23rd ~ Earl of Sandwich lunch and Beaches & Cream "snack"
After breakfast at Boma I waddled my full self back to the car and we drove back to the Poly to pick up Mr. Picky and Superstar. She had a nice long rest and having a good double dose of Zithromax the night before, was already feeing a lot better. Today was DTD shopping day, and she did not want to miss it. So we headed over there and I made her ride in the stroller so she could rest.
After a full morning of shopping the kids and Mr. Picky were getting really hungry so we decided to try Earl of Sandwich for lunch. I had read great reviews. Unfortunately, I was still so full from Boma I had absolutely NO appetite. I grabbed a Diet Coke from a nearby kiosk with a snack credit, and decided to pick off everyone else's plates.
The place was packed but we found a table on the patio in the shade, and the line inside moved quickly. I noticed they are VERY strict about what you can and cannot have on the dining plan. It's a sandwich/entree, dessert OR side (not both), and drink. And the desserts are limited to a few items.
Naturally, we had to create a problem. None of my kids wanted any of the kids sandwiches, they wanted a bowl of the tomato soup. I was hoping this would work with the dining plan. The manager was standing there when I asked, and he said "no problem"...unfortunately he didn't tell any of the other workers this, so when it came time to pay there was some confusion until the manager could be found. The checkout CM was absolutely NOT going to let me sub the soup for a kids meal, but the manager finally showed up and told her to do it.
The kids all had tomato soup, brownie and a drink.
This soup was AWESOME! It was creamy and thick, and had a great flavor. There was large chunky croutons on top that absorbed the soup yet somehow still remained crispy. All 3 girls gave this a big It was really too hot for soup but this would make a great meal on a cooler day.
DH had the Original 1762 with a soda and brownie.
I tasted a bite and it was yummy! He really liked it too. It did have horseradish on it, which is not my favorite, but it wasn't overpowering and it really went with the rest of the sandwich.
The real winner here, though, was the brownie. HEAVENLY! They were gooey and moist, with nice chunks of actual chocolate throughout. I make a pretty mean brownie, and even Mr. Picky agreed it beat mine. As you can see from this pic of Grumpy with her brownie, it was quite large too.
All in all, we really enjoyed Earl of Sandwich. I am also interested in trying Wolfgang Puck Express so we may do that next time, but if Earl of Sandwich were our only option, we would still be happy!
Now, those who know me understand that I am an ice cream junkie. A junkie!!! My love of ice cream is second only to my love of Diet Coke. So after seeing the many photos of the No Way Jose here on the DIS, I knew that I had to somehow find a way to get over to Beaches and Cream to try it. And since Beach Club is on the way back from DTD...well, we just made a slight detour.
When we finally reached Beaches and Cream we realized that the whole SAB pool had been emptied due to lightning in the area. So where did everyone go....to Beaches and Cream! It was 2:15 in the afternoon, and it took us about 20 minutes to be seated.
Our waitress was super nice and had no problems that we were just ordering ice cream and water. Mr. Picky, Superstar and I split the No Way Jose.
Yes, it really is as yummy as it looks! Chocolate and vanilla ice cream covered in hot fudge and peanut butter sauce, chocolate and peanut butter chips, and whipped cream. The 3 of us made short work of this. HOWEVER....I know this is probably blasphemy here but we still think the Reese's Pieces Sundae at Friendly's is better. I think because it uses real Reese's Pieces instead of peanut butter chips, and also adds in marshmallow cream.
Grumpy and Bashful split the Mickey Mouse Sundae, which is basically vanilla ice cream with 2 Oreo's for the ears and a couple of chocolate chips for the eyes. Grumpy only wanted an Oreo, so Bashful decided to two-fist the rest of the sundae.
We paid OOP for these treats. Obviously these items are not included as snacks on the DDP. I think our total before tip was around $15...and worth every penny.
We loved having the opportunity to visit Beach Club. We may even stay there someday. I might just be as big as a house if we do, though, because I am not sure I could stay away from Beaches and Cream...too many delicious ice cream sundaes to try.
Up next...date night treats, Tambu Lounge and Citricos
After breakfast at Boma I waddled my full self back to the car and we drove back to the Poly to pick up Mr. Picky and Superstar. She had a nice long rest and having a good double dose of Zithromax the night before, was already feeing a lot better. Today was DTD shopping day, and she did not want to miss it. So we headed over there and I made her ride in the stroller so she could rest.
After a full morning of shopping the kids and Mr. Picky were getting really hungry so we decided to try Earl of Sandwich for lunch. I had read great reviews. Unfortunately, I was still so full from Boma I had absolutely NO appetite. I grabbed a Diet Coke from a nearby kiosk with a snack credit, and decided to pick off everyone else's plates.
The place was packed but we found a table on the patio in the shade, and the line inside moved quickly. I noticed they are VERY strict about what you can and cannot have on the dining plan. It's a sandwich/entree, dessert OR side (not both), and drink. And the desserts are limited to a few items.
Naturally, we had to create a problem. None of my kids wanted any of the kids sandwiches, they wanted a bowl of the tomato soup. I was hoping this would work with the dining plan. The manager was standing there when I asked, and he said "no problem"...unfortunately he didn't tell any of the other workers this, so when it came time to pay there was some confusion until the manager could be found. The checkout CM was absolutely NOT going to let me sub the soup for a kids meal, but the manager finally showed up and told her to do it.
The kids all had tomato soup, brownie and a drink.
This soup was AWESOME! It was creamy and thick, and had a great flavor. There was large chunky croutons on top that absorbed the soup yet somehow still remained crispy. All 3 girls gave this a big
It was really too hot for soup but this would make a great meal on a cooler day. DH had the Original 1762 with a soda and brownie.
I tasted a bite and it was yummy! He really liked it too. It did have horseradish on it, which is not my favorite, but it wasn't overpowering and it really went with the rest of the sandwich.
The real winner here, though, was the brownie. HEAVENLY! They were gooey and moist, with nice chunks of actual chocolate throughout. I make a pretty mean brownie, and even Mr. Picky agreed it beat mine. As you can see from this pic of Grumpy with her brownie, it was quite large too.
All in all, we really enjoyed Earl of Sandwich. I am also interested in trying Wolfgang Puck Express so we may do that next time, but if Earl of Sandwich were our only option, we would still be happy!
Now, those who know me understand that I am an ice cream junkie. A junkie!!! My love of ice cream is second only to my love of Diet Coke. So after seeing the many photos of the No Way Jose here on the DIS, I knew that I had to somehow find a way to get over to Beaches and Cream to try it. And since Beach Club is on the way back from DTD...well, we just made a slight detour.
When we finally reached Beaches and Cream we realized that the whole SAB pool had been emptied due to lightning in the area. So where did everyone go....to Beaches and Cream! It was 2:15 in the afternoon, and it took us about 20 minutes to be seated.
Our waitress was super nice and had no problems that we were just ordering ice cream and water. Mr. Picky, Superstar and I split the No Way Jose.
Yes, it really is as yummy as it looks! Chocolate and vanilla ice cream covered in hot fudge and peanut butter sauce, chocolate and peanut butter chips, and whipped cream. The 3 of us made short work of this. HOWEVER....I know this is probably blasphemy here but we still think the Reese's Pieces Sundae at Friendly's is better. I think because it uses real Reese's Pieces instead of peanut butter chips, and also adds in marshmallow cream.
Grumpy and Bashful split the Mickey Mouse Sundae, which is basically vanilla ice cream with 2 Oreo's for the ears and a couple of chocolate chips for the eyes. Grumpy only wanted an Oreo, so Bashful decided to two-fist the rest of the sundae.
We paid OOP for these treats. Obviously these items are not included as snacks on the DDP. I think our total before tip was around $15...and worth every penny.
We loved having the opportunity to visit Beach Club. We may even stay there someday. I might just be as big as a house if we do, though, because I am not sure I could stay away from Beaches and Cream...too many delicious ice cream sundaes to try.
Up next...date night treats, Tambu Lounge and Citricos
World Bouncer
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Really enjoying the reviews... Thanks for sharing them!
Can't wait to get there and eat some ourselves!!!
Can't wait to get there and eat some ourselves!!!
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