A Merry Mickey Christmas ~ Day 5

[Ware Bears]

Monday December 21st 2009
Weather ~ too busy to record the temperature but it was dry with a mixture of sun and cloud

A Merry Mickey Christmas INDEX

Had a wonderful night's sleep and awoke to this view.

I could see Atlantis looming in the distance and sat out on our verandah watching it get closer and closer whilst the rest of the family woke up and showered.

Imagine living here!

We went up to Beach Blanket for breakfast where they had a lovely selection to choose from and sat out on deck to enjoy it.

Then we went back to our stateroom to get ready as the plan was to get a water taxi over to Atlantis to have a look round. The crewe were doing a check of the lifeboats so me being nosey had to watch.

The girls then decided that they didn't want to go to Atlantis as they wanted to spend more time on the boat. Bryan and I were in two minds ~ part of us wanted to go but we also wanted to spend more time onboard so in the end we decided to get off and have a little walk round Nassau.

We would like to have gone in Senor Frogs for a drink but the girls didn't like Nassau and wanted to get back onboard. I must admit we weren't very taken with Nassau either, and although I would have liked to have explored a bit further, we decided against it because there had been some security issues with tourists only a few weeks before.

We took some photos of the Wonder

We had a really good explore round the ship then wandered back up to Beach Blanket for some yummy lunch. Afterwards we felt so full that us oldies needed to relax so Bryan had a little snooze whilst I sat out on our verandah and read for a while whilst the girls went to watch The Princess and the Frog.

They loved the film and when they got back we got ready to go and watch Toy Story the Musical which was really good.

It got very cloudy so we didn't really notice sunset tonight.

After Toy Story we returned to finish getting ready for dinner and found this little friend and more chocolates!

 

[Ware Bears]

Dinner tonight was Pirate night in Tritons and we'd bought pirate T-shirts and hats in Adventureland to wear. Even though I'd read on the DIS that not many people dressed for Pirate night on a 3 night cruise I wasn't expecting us to be the only ones!! As we entered the restaurant I quickly scanned round and couldn't see anyone over the age of 5 dressed up so off came the hats and I would have bolted back to get changed only I. had already seen us and was making a fuss of our T-shirts! it was so embarassing

Oh well, I suppose it confirmed for the other family how mad the English really are! It was nice to meet the wife who'd recovered from her migraine and we all chatted about our day.

Danielle fancied an appetizer tonight and chose Duck Confit salted and slow-cooked duck, dried prunes, candied walnuts, chicory, and mixed leaves with apple-walnut dressing

Samantha chose Avocado - Citrus Salad with iceberg and radicchio leaves with an orange vinaigrette

whilst Bryan and I both chose Chilled Jumbo Shrimp with white and green asparagus, micro greens, and lemon-dill dressing with horseradish cream.

Bryan had been dithering over whether to order soup or not and the next thing we knew we were also given a soup each to try, "Chef Louis" French Onion Soup with gruyere cheese crouton

and Tomato and Basil Soup rich blend of tomato, fresh basil and cream

then I think perhaps I made admiring comments about Samantha's appetizer because I was also presented with one of those too! Don't I already look like I enjoy my food too much??!!!

Honestly, I didn't eat all three appetizers well, I did finish the shrimp but just sampled the other two and very yummy they were as well.

Then on to the main course

Samantha chose "Triton's" Seared Sea Bass with a mushroom and herb risotto, sweet onion marmalade, and garnished with a potato chip

Danielle and Francesca chose Grilled Farm-Raised Chicken Breast with green asparagus, pineapple, and raisin barley with herb-lemon jus

whilst Bryan and I ordered Crispy Roasted Duck Breast with braised napa cabbage, potato cake, and pomegranate jus

Thank goodness we were only given one main each!

 

[Ware Bears]

Then came the desserts!

Danielle and Francesca chose Chocolate Mousse with brandy-marinated cherries

I chose my favourite, Creme Brulee with seasonal berries

and Samatha chose Triton's Sweet Temptations a trio of creme brulee, chocolate mousse, and praline petite choux

then blow me if I. didn't suddenly whip out a Grand Marnier Souffle with vanilla sauce for the men!

You can all have a good laugh at us in our Pirate gear

In this one we are supposed to be doing scary Pirate actions

Drink of the day was Planters Punch .......... OK, but not as nice as the Bahama Mama.

 

[Ware Bears]

After waddling out of the restaurant we did a bit of retail therapy in the shops then made our way up to Deck 10 to watch the Pirates In the Caribbean Party.

Of course, our hero Mickey flies in to save the day

and we were treated to fireworks.

Then came more food!!

The girls went off to the Teen Club and Bryan and I settled down in deck chairs to watch POTC: Curse of the Black Pearl.

Out on the ocean waves with Jack Sparrow on the big screen ~ does life get any better than this?

 

[buzz for boys]

Not sure if you have finished todays report or not the ......... are confusing me !!

I am yet to find anyone who likes stopping at Nassau - maks em wonder why disney insist on using that port ??

Great day Elaine

 

[strawberry blonde]

Another good day Elaine and great photos. Would love to have a nosey around Atlantis.

 

[mandymouse]

Lovely photos Elaine, and another great day too

 

[Ware Bears]

Not sure if you have finished todays report or not the ......... are confusing me !!

Sorry for confusing you, I put the ........ in to keep it all together I'm going to finish it now.

ETA: Finished.

 

[PJB71]

Another lovely day Elaine

I know what you mean about Nassau, we didnt even bother getting off the ship this time.

Food looks scrummy

 

[Chilly]

I totally didn't eat enough food on my cruise, must go back to try more things.

 

[natalielongstaff]

I totally didn't eat enough food on my cruise, must go back to try more things.

i was just thinking that !!

im another one who's not a fan of Nassau, i wouldnt bother again

 

[buzz for boys]

Oh wow fab day !!!
I cant believe noone else dressed up what party poopers. I loved the ice sculptures !
Fab day x

 

[florida sun]

Great report Elaine, Im not a big fan of Nassau either, although I do wished I had gone to Atlantis. That food looks fantastic

 

[DISWolves]

I am yet to find anyone who likes stopping at Nassau - maks em wonder why disney insist on using that port ??

Not sure.... but I think it is because the Disney ships are registered there

 

[irongirlof12]

loving your reports Elaine. I think your outfits looked fab shame on the other cruisers for not getting into the spirit.

 

[darthtatty]

Fab reports