DancinDaisyDuck
Nothing left for me to do but dance
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Second Full Day OCtober 25 Continued
With my license debacle now behind me, I headed back to POP after getting caught in an afternoon downpour (not the first time Hurricane Sandy rears her ugly head this trip) to dry off and regroup. Caught the Magic Kingdom bus and got on the resort monorail loop to...
The Polynesian! It was 'Ohana dinner time!!! Some backstory- While I was planning this trip I had a dream that I was at 'Ohana eating dinner with some of my friends who were traveling with me. I had never been to 'Ohana dinner before and never really desired to until I had this dream. When I woke up it felt so real and I knew I had to book dinner there. So this dinner was literally a dream come true for me. But would the waking experience be as great as how I dreamed it would be? Read on to find out!
My friends had already checked up in and were gathered around the bar at the Tambu Lounge. Seeing them with Lapu Lapus in had, I had to get a drink myself only I went with a Tropical Macaw. I don't remember what was in it, but it was really pretty, tasted fruity, and gave me the buzz I needed after stressing out earlier!
Soon after we were called to be seated. We really lucked out with our table! We had a big round table with a fabulous view of the castle! Even though it had rained earlier the skies were clear and the castle was lit up for the NSSHP. Our server took out drink orders and brought out the Welcome Bread, which we ate up so fast I couldn't get a picture!
Next was the salad. I LOVED the dressing, especially with some of the peanut sauce added to it.
Here you can see a piece of Welcome Bread on the right, and the bottom of my drink to the left.
Next came the dumplings and wings. I only ate the two wings but had lots more dumplings!
I couldn't believe I was almost getting full at this point. I needed to slow down, but then came the noodles! And the broccoli!
Those noodles were made of awesome.
In the above picture you can see a piece of steak. We were unlucky with our steak that night. I know we could have asked for another skewer but being such a big party we didn't want to be a pain. We weren't displeased, we just ended up with more tough pieces than tender. I liked the chicken and pork but passed on the shrimp.
And here's the aftermath!
But wait, there's more! Just when you think there is no more room at the inn, they bring out the bread pudding.
I wasn't a bread pudding fan by any stretch of the imagination. Oh how I am singing a different tune after eating this! The carmel sauce was amazing and the texture of the pudding was actually firm and not mushy/gelatinous like others I've had (which is why I never ate bread pudding before now, I hated the texture). I wish I could have eaten more of this, but I was way past done at this point.
Overall, I know 'Ohana can be hit or miss, and I experienced mostly a hit this evening. Our servers were very nice and prompt with refills but I felt bad they kept reaching right across my friend's plate to deliver my meat off the skewer. I was also surprised how loud it was in there, between the singer and kid activities and the cranky child at the table next to us. I can certainly see where some would not like it and it was starting to get to me after a while. The food was generally very good but there was so much of it! They brought out two of each tray because we were a large party but were running out of room on the table and there was so much left over. I would definitely do this meal again, and I know I will always have dining buddies since my two friends who live in Celebration will never pass up a chance to go to 'Ohana!
With my license debacle now behind me, I headed back to POP after getting caught in an afternoon downpour (not the first time Hurricane Sandy rears her ugly head this trip) to dry off and regroup. Caught the Magic Kingdom bus and got on the resort monorail loop to...
The Polynesian! It was 'Ohana dinner time!!! Some backstory- While I was planning this trip I had a dream that I was at 'Ohana eating dinner with some of my friends who were traveling with me. I had never been to 'Ohana dinner before and never really desired to until I had this dream. When I woke up it felt so real and I knew I had to book dinner there. So this dinner was literally a dream come true for me. But would the waking experience be as great as how I dreamed it would be? Read on to find out!
My friends had already checked up in and were gathered around the bar at the Tambu Lounge. Seeing them with Lapu Lapus in had, I had to get a drink myself only I went with a Tropical Macaw. I don't remember what was in it, but it was really pretty, tasted fruity, and gave me the buzz I needed after stressing out earlier!
Soon after we were called to be seated. We really lucked out with our table! We had a big round table with a fabulous view of the castle! Even though it had rained earlier the skies were clear and the castle was lit up for the NSSHP. Our server took out drink orders and brought out the Welcome Bread, which we ate up so fast I couldn't get a picture!
Next was the salad. I LOVED the dressing, especially with some of the peanut sauce added to it.
Here you can see a piece of Welcome Bread on the right, and the bottom of my drink to the left.
Next came the dumplings and wings. I only ate the two wings but had lots more dumplings!
I couldn't believe I was almost getting full at this point. I needed to slow down, but then came the noodles! And the broccoli!
Those noodles were made of awesome.
In the above picture you can see a piece of steak. We were unlucky with our steak that night. I know we could have asked for another skewer but being such a big party we didn't want to be a pain. We weren't displeased, we just ended up with more tough pieces than tender. I liked the chicken and pork but passed on the shrimp.
And here's the aftermath!
But wait, there's more! Just when you think there is no more room at the inn, they bring out the bread pudding.
I wasn't a bread pudding fan by any stretch of the imagination. Oh how I am singing a different tune after eating this! The carmel sauce was amazing and the texture of the pudding was actually firm and not mushy/gelatinous like others I've had (which is why I never ate bread pudding before now, I hated the texture). I wish I could have eaten more of this, but I was way past done at this point.
Overall, I know 'Ohana can be hit or miss, and I experienced mostly a hit this evening. Our servers were very nice and prompt with refills but I felt bad they kept reaching right across my friend's plate to deliver my meat off the skewer. I was also surprised how loud it was in there, between the singer and kid activities and the cranky child at the table next to us. I can certainly see where some would not like it and it was starting to get to me after a while. The food was generally very good but there was so much of it! They brought out two of each tray because we were a large party but were running out of room on the table and there was so much left over. I would definitely do this meal again, and I know I will always have dining buddies since my two friends who live in Celebration will never pass up a chance to go to 'Ohana!
) so it took a couple tries to dock at the GFlo but soon enough I was walking up the Poly beach, into the lobby, and up the stairs to check in!
There was no need to go all Flynn Ryder with a frying pan on him though, because not a minute after he went to ask his manager about the dining credit thing, a glorious Press Pot was set down in front of me!
chiming in.
