A Halloween Adventure in Autism (11/12) New Thread Begun on TR Board!

[annnewjerz]

Ah, the dreaded split stay---didn't know you were doing one of those!

I have read a lot of mixed reports about people on the Restaurant board regarding making their ADRs for a split-stay online. Here is what I have heard people have been able/had to do if they were doing a split-stay (whether on DVC or not):

1. Some were able to make ressies for their whole trip (90+10) online, even though they were told they couldn't;

2. Some were unable to make ressies for their whole trip and had to call back at the 90 day mark for their second resort reservation;

3. Some people have called and been able to make split-stay dining ressies for their whole trip, depending on the CM that answers the phone; OR

4. Some people have called and been told that the CM couldn't do ressies for a split-stay because their system wouldn't allow it and either had to call back and get another CM, or call back on their 90 day mark for their second resort reservation.

It seems like all of this is fairly arbitrary. I still don't see what the downside to signing online and at least trying to make your ressies online would be (other than having to wake up at 6:00am instead of 7:00am) but it seems like even if you call at 7:00am, making split-stay dining reservations may still present a problem when speaking to a CM.

I have been worried about the same issue for our December trip. We have one night at POP and then 5 at BWV on DVC points and I'm just a little nervous that I'll have to log-on on two separate mornings to book ADRs twice, but who knows---I may sign onto the site and type in my first resort confirmation number and it'll pull up 90+10 for my whole trip.

My best advice is....breathe. It'll all work out in the end and I'm sure you will get what you want, even if the times aren't exact. And I'm still sticking by my recommendation to at least give the online dining ressies a shot. Like both me AND the CM said, if you don't---it'll give everyone else a whole hour jump on you!!

 

[Charleston Princess]

Oh, Kathy! What a mess!!! With all the resources at their disposal, you would think Disney could figure out how to link reservations for online dining.

 

[KathyRN137]

It seems like all of this is fairly arbitrary. I still don't see what the downside to signing online and at least trying to make your ressies online would be... Like both me AND the CM said, if you don't---it'll give everyone else a whole hour jump on you!!

That's what's disturbing about getting stuck with two ADR windows... everyone else will get a whole day on me!!

The horror!!

Ed just listens to me and shakes his head... he still doesn't understand the difference in wait time for a 5:30 PM ressie vs a 6:45 PM ressie, and how that can affect your entire night!

Not to mention the "Le Cellier Factor!"
And still not to mention the "Pre-Park Opening Breakfast Factor!!"

Ahh, does he not realize the heavy burden the Designated WDW Trip-Planner must bear??


Kathy

 

[KathyRN137]

Oh, Kathy! What a mess!!! With all the resources at their disposal, you would think Disney could figure out how to link reservations for online dining.

Ours is not to reason why....

I think that if I just do the old switcheroo and put my 7 night ressie first and my one night ressie last that I'll be okay....


Kathy

 

[jordanyosh]

I thought it was just me... what a nuisance!

I suppose you can't program common sense into a computer when you don't have any...

Making (and then changing) linked reservations always makes me nervous... more room for errors and the like, especially with the dining plan. I had that experience at the Villas at Wilderness Lodge a couple of years back....

I want to be having fun in the parks at 9:00 AM, not on the phone with Member Services!!


Kathy

I remember those issues at VWL......oy! Hopefully these won't be as bad...what it sounds like...that the 2 departments use different software that somehow is not compatible. So perhaps changes need to be put in manually and even then somehow doesn't always show up on the other system.

Hope it works out! I'll continue thinking happy thoughts and making the most of the connection I have...

 

[KathyRN137]

I remember those issues at VWL......oy! Hopefully these won't be as bad...what it sounds like...that the 2 departments use different software that somehow is not compatible. So perhaps changes need to be put in manually and even then somehow doesn't always show up on the other system.

Hope it works out! I'll continue thinking happy thoughts and making the most of the connection I have...

Thank you!

You're right, of course, there must be some "simple" techie reason for this!

I'm actually more annoyed at the discrepancies in information that I've been given... not very magical!! I did send off a reply e-mail noting this and hopefully it will reach the right ears.

Positive thoughts! Positive thoughts! We must keep positive thoughts!


Kathy

 

[joy13]

Kathy - I totally understand your frustration, that's how I felt yesterday. I called about getting the free dining for a value, but upgrading to the basic dining and paying the difference. The CM I talked to said I couldn't do that. So I was reading your trip report and saw the code for it - called this morning and was able to book it. It would have been much nicer to have booked it the first time I called and not had to make another long distance call

I think switching your ressie sounds like the easiest solution.

 

[irish dancer]

Oh Kathy what a MESS! One thing to consider about switching your ressie around, will it change the number of points needed? If it means you have to cancel and rebook that too might make for a problem if the ressie might be lost to you. Personally I don't have a lot of faith in Disney IT, they seem to have more problems/issues than most.

A word of encouragement, for our June trip we had the first 2nts at ASMu (booked through hotels.com), then 3nts AKV and 3nts THV. We didn't have any hard to get ADRs so I just waited for MS to open at my 90 days for the ASMu ressie. This was during the transition to the "new" dining system and my MS rep was able to find all my ressies and book my dining for me no problem.

I HIGHLY recommend you give the online system a try, I've read many reports of people having sucess booking with split ressies even after being told they would not be able to. I agree with others, you have nothing to lose.

 

[brookelizabeth]

What a complete mess! Sadly, it doesn't surprise me a bit. Disney's websites and technology is poor at best when it comes to reservations! I hope the switcheroo works for you.

I have FOUR linked reservations (due to waitlists) for our December trip. That should be "fun".

 

[cjackearl]

Ugh, I feel like stomping my foot and yelling, "It's not fair!" Why should someone with a split stay be penalized ADR wise? It's nuts.

I too hope your email ends up reaching the right "ears", but I'd probably be ready with Plan B on ADR morning.

 

[mousescrapper]

yes Kathy I do have it bad

sorry about the w/ your ressie and ADR situation...it just shouldn't be this difficult.

Hope you can make some sensible soulution and adjust it all out. If the moving cash ressie to the end can work they may be your best bet, totherwise just keep those fingers crossed and breathe like annnewjerz said and just take 1 day at a time. I'd still go for the online for your 1st two days and then maybe go online when the next window opens, if having trouble w/ LC then have the phone ready for speed dial an hour later. Wouldn't hurt to try at 6 am vs calling at 7 am.

I'd use the phone as your back up plan.

we'll be holding your hand thru Disney-cyber-space

glad you still hava a few days to figure something out and yes the non Disney planner doesn't quite get it always

Scrappie (J-)

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

Okay I am rather confused. I understand there are two reservations. But wouldn't the 90 + 10 policy cover the whole trip?

I must be missing something.

It seems as if switching the dates around would be a good solution. I hope it works out. Keep us posted! If that doesn't work perhaps you could call with your dining reservations?

Another question (this is so new to me because we always book our trips really close to the travel date and so the 180 days didn't apply to us before. What about those who aren't staying on property. When can they book ADR's? Do you have to stay at a Disney resort to use the online booking system?

 

[Tnkrbelle565]

Okay I am rather confused. I understand there are two reservations. But wouldn't the 90 + 10 policy cover the whole trip?

OK...glad I'm not the only person who was confused by this. Unless you are going for more than 10 days, your 1st ressie # should unlock all the dates of your trip

Another question (this is so new to me because we always book our trips really close to the travel date and so the 180 days didn't apply to us before. What about those who aren't staying on property. When can they book ADR's? Do you have to stay at a Disney resort to use the online booking system?

I'll answer this...no you don't have to be staying on property to use the online system. But you will only be able to book at 90 days. So basically, if you are going for 7 days...each morning for 7 days you'll have to get up at 6am and be on the computer because you'll only be able to book for 90 days FROM that day. Although this holds true for the phone system as well. If you aren't too picky about restaurants/times you could wait until 90 days from the LAST day of your trip and book them all at once.

 

[KathyRN137]

Kathy - I totally understand your frustration, that's how I felt yesterday. I called about getting the free dining for a value, but upgrading to the basic dining and paying the difference. The CM I talked to said I couldn't do that. So I was reading your trip report and saw the code for it - called this morning and was able to book it. It would have been much nicer to have booked it the first time I called and not had to make another long distance call

I think switching your ressie sounds like the easiest solution.

I do too, but that can be a source of problems in it's own right. I may just change my mind about that!

I just don't understand why all the CMs can't follow the same "rule book!" It's so confusing when different people tell you different things!

Oh Kathy what a MESS! One thing to consider about switching your ressie around, will it change the number of points needed? If it means you have to cancel and rebook that too might make for a problem if the ressie might be lost to you. Personally I don't have a lot of faith in Disney IT, they seem to have more problems/issues than most.

A word of encouragement, for our June trip we had the first 2nts at ASMu (booked through hotels.com), then 3nts AKV and 3nts THV. We didn't have any hard to get ADRs so I just waited for MS to open at my 90 days for the ASMu ressie. This was during the transition to the "new" dining system and my MS rep was able to find all my ressies and book my dining for me no problem.

I HIGHLY recommend you give the online system a try, I've read many reports of people having sucess booking with split ressies even after being told they would not be able to. I agree with others, you have nothing to lose.

Oh, I certainly plan on trying.

Switching the ressie around would not change the amount of points needed... I'd be exchanging one Friday night for another.

Hmmm, I hadn't considered the possibility of losing my ressie while in the process of changing it!

What a complete mess! Sadly, it doesn't surprise me a bit. Disney's websites and technology is poor at best when it comes to reservations! I hope the switcheroo works for you.

I have FOUR linked reservations (due to waitlists) for our December trip. That should be "fun".

Yikes! Better check and double-check everything, Brook!

I was perfectly comfortable until I got that stupid e-mail from Member Services... I've yet to get a response to my reply.

Ugh, I feel like stomping my foot and yelling, "It's not fair!" Why should someone with a split stay be penalized ADR wise? It's nuts.

I too hope your email ends up reaching the right "ears", but I'd probably be ready with Plan B on ADR morning.

Thanks... I don't understand why I can't just do "90 = 10" from the one ressie.... Plans "A" and "B" coming up...

yes Kathy I do have it bad

sorry about the w/ your ressie and ADR situation...it just shouldn't be this difficult.

Hope you can make some sensible soulution and adjust it all out. If the moving cash ressie to the end can work they may be your best bet, totherwise just keep those fingers crossed and breathe like annnewjerz said and just take 1 day at a time. I'd still go for the online for your 1st two days and then maybe go online when the next window opens, if having trouble w/ LC then have the phone ready for speed dial an hour later. Wouldn't hurt to try at 6 am vs calling at 7 am.

I'd use the phone as your back up plan.

we'll be holding your hand thru Disney-cyber-space

glad you still hava a few days to figure something out and yes the non Disney planner doesn't quite get it always

Scrappie (J-)

Thanks for the cyber-support!!

Okay I am rather confused. I understand there are two reservations. But wouldn't the 90 + 10 policy cover the whole trip?

I must be missing something.

It seems as if switching the dates around would be a good solution. I hope it works out. Keep us posted! If that doesn't work perhaps you could call with your dining reservations?

Another question (this is so new to me because we always book our trips really close to the travel date and so the 180 days didn't apply to us before. What about those who aren't staying on property. When can they book ADR's? Do you have to stay at a Disney resort to use the online booking system?

Tnkrbelle565 is answering this, below...

Of course I will keep you posted! Thankfully I'm calling on a Saturday, so I'll have time to DIS that morning!

I'm confused as to why I can't make the entire week's worth of ressies with the first confirmation number. The CM from Member Services must be talking about the on-line system only....

OK...glad I'm not the only person who was confused by this. Unless you are going for more than 10 days, your 1st ressie # should unlock all the dates of your trip


That's what I thought, too!! Maybe on the phone system, just not on-line!


I'll answer this...no you don't have to be staying on property to use the online system. But you will only be able to book at 90 days. So basically, if you are going for 7 days...each morning for 7 days you'll have to get up at 6am and be on the computer because you'll only be able to book for 90 days FROM that day. Although this holds true for the phone system as well. If you aren't too picky about restaurants/times you could wait until 90 days from the LAST day of your trip and book them all at once.

Gosh, you all bring up such good points! Really! Why should I have to go on line a second time one day later for the second part of the vacation when the ressies are linked?? I'm getting penalized because Disney software isn't savvy enough!!

Okay.... I'm thinking that it may not be so wise to jump the gun and switch my ressie around. I'm going to leave everything as is. Here is my plan:

1. Go onto the Disney website just before 6:00 AM August 1st and give the on-line system a try. If that doesn't work because of the "linked ressie" snafu...

2. I'll simply call Disney Dining at 7:00 AM and do it the "old-fashioned" way! The first night ressie gives me a ten day window, so I'm sure it won't be a problem if I have a live CM clicking away.


The only ressies I'm really concerned about not getting are our dinner at Le Cellier and the pre-park opening breakfast at Crystal Palace. But you know, if for some reason we can't get them, it's not like it's going to ruin our vacation or anything.... so I'm definitely doing my best not to get anxious.


Oh, BTW, I did call Disney Dining to ask a question about making a reservation for a large group and thought I would share the info...

I'll be making a ressie for eleven when we meet up with mrsksomeday and family and there was a question as to whether this would need a "grand gathering" phone call. I was informed that I don't need a separate call, that Disney Dining would take this ADR just as they would any other.

I'm pleased, but with all this contradicting information floating around about everything else, I'm not so sure if I believe it or not!!

Oh, my goodness, you just have to laugh!


Kathy

 

[Dreamer & Wisher]

I like your Plan! Here's some pixie dust to help pull it all off~ I hope you get all the ADR's you are dreaming and wishing of!




Worst case scenario we have been able to get an ADR at LeCellier after we have arrived. You can check at the resort or call Disney Dining. I think there are usually a cancellations you can pick up if you are a little flexible. But LeCellier during food and wine may be a tough bet.

 

[KathyRN137]

I like your Plan! Here's some pixie dust to help pull it all off~ I hope you get all the ADR's you are dreaming and wishing of!




Worst case scenario we have been able to get an ADR at LeCellier after we have arrived. You can check at the resort or call Disney Dining. I think there are usually a cancellations you can pick up if you are a little flexible. But LeCellier during food and wine may be a tough bet.

F&WF... Jersey Week... and Free Dining!!!

Thanks for the pixiedust; I really appreciate it!!


Kathy

 

[eandesmom]

oh my goodness! that made me dizzy!

really....making a dining reservation should NOT be so complicated!

sending you pixie dust that it all goes smoothly and phone calls can be avoided!

 

[KathyRN137]

oh my goodness! that made me dizzy!

really....making a dining reservation should NOT be so complicated!

sending you pixie dust that it all goes smoothly and phone calls can be avoided!

Thank you!

With all the positive thoughts and pixiedust my DIS-Friends are sending, I really don't have anything to worry about!!

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So, I was thinking that I really should have a "backup" ADR in case Le Cellier is not available. (Although one of you pm'd me a little trick that may help avoid that.... thanks, Heidi!!)


The problem is Billy.

Now, I really don't mind that we won't be getting "our money's worth" on Billy's dining credits because he'll probably stick to just hot dogs, chicken nuggets and pizza all week. That doesn't bother me in the least... I'm just happy he's eating more than macaroni and bologna, which were the mainstays of his very rigid dinner preferences for the past few years!

The problem is that many of the table service restaurants that I might want to try don't offer anything he would eat. (And I really don't want to make a scene with him crying and Ed getting all red in the face and trying to force him to eat.) That would just spoil everyone's dinner, including the other guests we would most likely be seated with.

Here are some examples:


Teppan Edo

I would love to try this with the kids. Ed and I ate here once when we were down there on a weekend by ourselves and I thought the food was tasty and the chef highly entertaining.

We avoided it when Billy was small because I was deathly afraid he might reach out and scorch his hand on the hot metal table. He's older now and I don't think it is as much as a concern.

But.... What would he eat here without a fight??


Kids Menu

Kids' Teppan - includes vegetables, Udon noodles and steamed rice

Tori - chicken breast $12.00
Ebi - large shrimp $12.50


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Okosama Set - includes vegetables, steamed rice and dessert

Tempura Combo - shrimp and chicken $9.50
Teriyaki Chicken $9.50


Sounds good to me, but we have the hardest time trying to get him to eat any kind of chicken except for breaded nuggets or tenders and he refuses to eat rice.


So for now, Teppan Edo is out.


Okay, what about Chefs de France? We've never eaten there....

... because Ed has always said he did not want to eat here! The menu might be a bit adventureous for our family, anyway....


Chef's de France


Preludes (Appetizers)


Les Tartes des Chefs - Original flatbreads from the brick oven

a la Flame Alsacienne - Alsace specialty. Flatbread baked with creme fraiche, onion and bacon $9.95

tomate et fromage de chevre - Tomato and goat cheese $10.75

au saumon fume - creme fraiche, onions and smoked salmon $11.25

Cassolette d'escargots de Bourgogne au beurre persille - casserole of escargots (snails) from Burgundy baked in parsley and garlic butter $10.95

Assiette de fromages de France - French imported cheese plate $9.95

Assiette Campagnarde - rustic assortment of French pates, and charcuteries $9.95



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Potages (Soups)


Bisque de Homard - Lobster bisque $6.95

Soupe a l'oignon gratinee - the classic onion soup topped with Gruyere cheese - $6.50

Soupe du jour $5.95

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Salades (Salads)

Salade maison - selected greens, house vinaigrette dressing $5.95

Salade au bleu - romaine hearts, blue cheese dressing, bacon, walnuts, croutons $7.25

Salade de chevre chaud - Baked goat cheese with walnuts, fresh grapes, tomatoes, endives and arugula salad $8.50


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Prix Fixe 3 Course Menu
No Substitutions
$37.00

Soupe a l'oignon gratinee
the classic onion soup topped with Gruyere cheese

OR

Salade au bleu - romaine hearts, blue cheese dressing, bacon, walnuts, croutons


OR

Bisque de Homard - Lobster bisque



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Demi poulet fermier roti, pommes rissolees et tomate grillee
Half of an all-natural roasted chicken, rissole potatoes and grilled tomato

OR

Plat de Cote de Boeuf au Cabarnet avec pates - Beef short ribs braised in Cabernet with pasta, pearl onions and mushrooms

OR

Filet de Saumon, ratatouille sauce Choron - Broiled salmon, tomato Bearnaise,ratatouille made with onions, zucchini, eggplant and bell peppers

OR

Gratin de macaroni - Baked macaroni with cream and gruyere cheese


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Creme brulee
Vanilla creme brulee and a madeleine


OR

Tarte au citron meringuee, sorbet orange mandarine
lemon tart with meringue, orange and mandarin sorbet

OR

Profiteroles au chocolat
Puff choux with vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce


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Poissons (Fish and Seafood)

Bouillabaisse - sauteed scallops, mahi mahi and black tiger shrimp served in a saffron seafood broth with potatoes and fennel $30.95

Snapper, beurre au citron - Seared red snapper with lemon butter, capers, lemon, and black pearl rice $29.95

Filet de Saumon, ratatouille sauce Choron - Broiled salmon, tomato Bearnaise,ratatouille made with onions, zucchini, eggplant and bell peppers $27.95



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Plat Vegetariens (Vegetarian Entrees)


Lasagnes de legumes du soleil a l'huile d'olive au thym - zucchini, eggplant, bell peppers, onions and tomato baked into thin layers of pasta - $19.95

Gratin de macaroni - Baked macaroni with cream and gruyere cheese $18.95


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Viandes (Meat and Poultry)
Cassoulet - Traditional French cassoulet with braised lamb, pork sausage, bacon and white beans $26.95

Plat de Cote de Boeuf au Cabarnet avec pates - Beef short ribs braised in Cabernet with pasta, pearl onions and mushrooms $28.95

Demi poulet fermier roti, pommes rissolees et tomate grillee - Half of an all-natural roasted chicken, rissole potatoes and grilled tomato $25.95

Canard au miel, haricots vert et pommes de terre douce - Roasted breast of duck and leg confit, french green beans and sweet potato, spicy honey sauce $31.95

Filet de boeuf grille, sauce au poivre noir Gratin Dauphinois et haricots verts - Grilled tenderloin of beef with a black pepper sauce original potato gratin of Savoy and green beans $34.95


Child's menu:

Appetizers

Friand au Fromage - Cheese puff pastry $4.00

Salade Verte - Mixed green salad $3.00

Entrees

Blanc de Poulet Aux Nouilles - Breaded chicken strip served with pasta $7.00

Croquette de Boeuf en Brioche - Ground beef steak in a brioche bun, served with French fries $8.00

Filet de Limande Saute avec Haricots Vert et Tomates - Pan roasted flounder served with green beans and tomatoes $8.00

Desserts

Choix de Glace ou Sorbet - Choice of Ice Cream or Sorbet - vanilla, chocolate or sorbet of the day $3.00

Biscuit au chocolat - Chocolate chip cookie $2.50






Hmmmm. The "breaded chicken strip" might do for Billy. (I'd be just fine with a bowl of Lobster Bisque and a big piece of crusty bread, but I don't see the rest of the family truly enjoying a meal here.)


Next up comes Nine Dragons (China) and Tutto Italia (Italy). Frankly, I haven't heard many good things about the food at Nine Dragons, although it certainly looks like a beautiful restaurant. Problem is, we're so used to really great Chinese food here in Jersey... I'm afraid that this meal would be a big disappointment.

I'm less worried about being disappointed at Tutto Italia. (We did eat at Alfredo's before it closed.) But, the same situation really does apply. We eat a lot of great Italian food quite often, so a meal here doesn't seem like it would be that much of an adventure!

Although they certainly would win points with Billy for serving his favorite.... macaroni!

So, Tutto Italia comes in as a "maybe," but at this point I'm feeling very meh about alternatives to Le Cellier.

But, wait a minute! Epcot is more than just World Showcase! There's a very nice table service restaurant in Future World..... Coral Reef! And it has all those wonderful to look at during dinner! The kids loved that when we ate here in 2006...


Let's see if they have anything Billy would eat....

Score!! Macaroni and Cheese!

The rest of the menu looks great, too....


Coral Reef:

Appetizers

Appetizer for Two - Seared scallops with a cauliflower foam with black truffle vinaigrette, Sea and Land Grilled Shrimp iwth cucumber salad and barbecued beef tenderloin skewer with cream polenta and taste of creamy lobster soup $16.99

Sea and Land - grilled shrimp with cucumber salad and barbecued beef skewer with creamy polenta $11.99

Shrimp and Lobster Cake - served over napa cabbage slaw with a sweet and spicy Vietnamese vinaigrette $11.49

Seared Sea Scallops - served with cauliflower foam with black truffle vinaigrette $10.99

Creamy Lobster Soup - chervil and brandy $7.99

Curry Corn Chowder - with applewood smoked bacon and coconut milk $6.99

Mixed Greens Salad with blue cheese dressing or Key Lime herb vinaigrette $6.99


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Entrees

Pan-seared Seasonal Catch - with wild mushrooms and scallop risotto with celery root nage finished with parsley-truffle oil $26.99

Pan-seared Ahi Tune - with parsnip puree, roasted carrots, caramelized cipollini onions and red wine reduction $25.99

Blackened Catfish - served over pepper jack cheese grits, topped with tomato marmalade and basil oil $20.99

Seared Chicken Breast -served over spaetzle finished with applewood smoked bacon-chicken broth $20.99

Grilled New York Strip Steak - served with roasted potatoes, watercress and tomatoes tossed in caramelized shallot vinaigrette $30.99

Grilled Mahi Mahi - served with spiced pineapple chutney over cashew-jasmine rice finished with coconut rum beurre blanc $25.99

Wild Mushroom Lasagna - roasted wild mushrooms, wilted arugula and spinach, fortina, parmesan, mascarpone and ricota cheese, rustic tomato ragout $16.99

Seared Sterling Salmon - with ratatouille $23.99

Grilled Pork Tenderloin - served with sweet boniato potatoes and green beans drizzled with pecan sauce $22.99


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Desserts

*The Chocolate Wave - served with brandied cherries $7.99

Tropical Fruit Mango Sorbet - finished with a sea horse tuile $7.99

*Bailey's and Jack Daniel Mousse - topped with a ganache and chocolate cigar $7.99

Butterscotch Creme Brulee - with seasonal berries $7.99



I think I've just found my "alternate" dinner ADR... it's the Coral Reef!! Now if I can't get us into Le Cellier at least I've got a good back up plan!!



Kathy

 

[mrsksomeday]

Your back up plan sounds great!! You need to PM me the trick for Le Cellier . I want to go back to Coral Reef, but Bill has no desire. I am going try to talk him into it, I think the kids would like it.

 

[preschoolmom]

Ahhhh, the food thing... I would guess that most of us with kiddos on the Autism spectrum get "the food thing"

My kiddo is down to like four foods he will eat. Chicken Nuggets, Pizza, and sometimes hot dogs (he likes the plain bun). Sigh.

Glad you found an alternate!