A Tale of [family madness in] Two Cities - Final Thoughts & PTR Link!

[IluvXU]

Hugs to Henry... i hope he is feeling back to normal soon.

Cali Grille... love love the food pics, yummy. What a special night.

 

[kschafer]

I cannot wait for our CG dinner in May! I don't know how I will ever narrow down the menu though! I have heard great things about the BLT flatbread, I really want to try that sushi roll you got, there is a lobster risotto that is supposed to be awesome...and that is all before the main course!

Hope Henry gets feeling better soon RSV can be nasty but at 2, he should bounce back OK. I think Patrick was about that age when he got it and thankfully, he came through it just fine

 

[SoonerGirl]

Amazing view! Amazing meal! That is so great that you and Joe were able to enjoy a date night. Can't wait to see if you were able to get on Space Mtn!

As for Henry, poor little guy! I hope he feels better soon. Jared had RSV when he was an infant - that was scary. We basically had to take turns sleeping in the chair with him on our chest so that we could monitor his breathing. Thankfully for you, it's not nearly as bad for toddlers. Prayers for a speedy recovery!

 

[KathyRN137]

Aww, I'm just reading now about Henry's trip to the ER... hope your little sweetie is feeling better soon. It's good you took him right away for an evaluation... always listen to your gut!

...and your mother!!

Glad your bump on the noggin wasn't serious! It was wonderful to get such a detailed review of Cali Grill... the food looked and sounded amazing and you're right! You couldn't have asked for a better table for Wishes!

Love how you "snuck in" to see the BLT Lobby!! (Well, you are DVC members, so I don't see why you couldn't.)

MK open until 3am?! Wow!


Kathy

 

[blessedby3]

Great update Brook! Just what I needed today- some feelgood Disney news Just sitting here looking at snow outside that just wont seem to go away, and we are expecting more tonight!!! We just dont get this much snow in SW Virginia!
Anyway, sorry to hear about Henry, and I hope he is on his way to a quick recovery. I hate it when my kiddos are sick
I loved your picture of you in the Mickey ear at the CR. We have a picture of our kids (minus Alexa since she wasnt born then) from when we stayed at the CR. I had one kid in each ear and one on Mickey's lap. Love it
I will have to get another one in May with all 4 of them since w will be at BLT
Thanks for the pictures of the lobby there. Cant wait to be sitting in one of those funky chairs myself

Cant wait to hear about Space Mtn. Hope you got on and were able to stay up till 3am! I feel like I am getting way too old to make it till 3am

 

[Connie96]

Currently Henry is asking that I join him on the couch to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Duty calls.

Yep, Erin had a stomach bug about three weeks ago and I got a lot of "Momma. Come sit wiss me." Seriously, who could resist that!? We visit Mickey Mouse Clubhouse REGULARLY, too.

We last left off, which now feels like a zillion years ago!, leaving DHS - Joe and I were off on our own for a date night to the California Grill!

I must have really been jonesing for this update, because it DID seem like a zillion years since the last one!

The food at Cali Grill all looked so wonderful! I would have expected things to quiet down for Wishes too. On the other hand, we once grabbed us some ice cream and watched Wishes from the Tomorrowland Terrace place. We were right next to the rail, so it was fine, but I was a little surprised that they didn't dim the lights on the Terrace area. I mean, I guess they want to continue doing business and they probably don't want people falling over tables and stuff in the dark, but it would have been nice if they could have just dimmed the lights right around the edge where no one would have been walking anyway. That was actually our first time to see Wishes, I think, and it was wonderful regardless of the light condition.

I hope Henry feels better soon. Tell Mickey and the gang at the clubhouse that Erin and I said "Hi". Y'all take care!

 

[manntra]

Yum!!! What a wonderful looking dinner and a wonderful view!! I was laughing when you had ordered the tuna and said you don't know what came over you.....I did the same thing at the Wave....I ordered a tuna appetizer----I had never eaten it in my life but I figured if I am going to try it..it should be there and it was delicious!!
3am hope you made it to SM!!
So happy that little Henry is feeling better!

Tracy

 

[jenseib]

Nice update. What other food does the Cali have? I honestly don't like any of the choices you made for the most part. Well I like steak, but that picture made it look saucey or something. LOL! The icecream did look good though! LOL!

 

[MHTeacher]

So sorry little Henry has been sick. Hope he's feeling better every day!

Love your update of your date night at Cali Grill. DH and I ate here once for an anniversary dinner and we loved it. You should have gotten the choc cake......... It's delish!

 

[disneyfan61]

Great update You were lucky with a great table near the windows!! The view looks amazing. Glad you enjoyed your meal.

Poor Henry!! Hopefully he is feeling better soon. Good thing you took him & they got to hydrate him so he can be on the mend that much quicker.

So how did the plan with Space Mtn. go????

 

[gellybean]

Yep, Erin had a stomach bug about three weeks ago and I got a lot of "Momma. Come sit wiss me." Seriously, who could resist that!? We visit Mickey Mouse Clubhouse REGULARLY, too.



I was must have really be jonesing for this update, because it DID seem like a zillion years since the last one!

The food at Cali Grill all looked so wonderful! I would have expected things to quiet down for Wishes too. On the other hand, we once grabbed us some ice cream and watched Wishes from the Tomorrowland Terrace place. We were right next to the rail, so it was fine, but I was a little surprised that they didn't dim the lights on the Terrace area. I mean, I guess they want to continue doing business and they probably don't want people falling over tables and stuff in the dark, but it would have been nice if they could have just dimmed the lights right around the edge where no one would have been walking anyway. That was actually our first time to see Wishes, I think, and it was wonderful regardless of the light condition.

I hope Henry feels better soon. Tell Mickey and the gang at the clubhouse that Erin and I said "Hi". Y'all take care!

Connie! I'm in Central Texas too!! Was raised in the Hill Country and am now in the Austin area!



Brook- Great update! We so have to eat at CG next trip. BUT now thanks to you, I won't stress over getting a fireworks time. They didn't even pipe the music in??


for you and for Henry. So sorry your little guy is sick. I know it's hard on you too, as the mommie. Wanting to make it all better and ya can't. I get it. Here's praying for a quick recovery for Henry!

 

[Connie96]

Connie! I'm in Central Texas too!! Was raised in the Hill Country and am now in the Austin area!

Hi there, gellybean! Flufferville, huh? I like it! Yep, I was raised in Mexia and I've been living in Waco since I finished college. Texan for life! . I'm glad you said "hello". PM me anytime!

 

[gellybean]

Hi there, gellybean! Flufferville, huh? I like it! Yep, I was raised in Mexia and I've been living in Waco since I finished college. Texan for life! . I'm glad you said "hello". PM me anytime!

@ Flufferville. Well, see that's a joke from my current TR! You'll have to come over and read it if you wanna hear the back story.



Waco is very close! Are you a Baylor fan??

I'm a Texan for life too!! Born in East Texas, but moved to the Hill Country when I was 2 and have been in this area mostly ever since, with a 1 year loss of my mind when I moved to Houston. WHAT WAS I THINKING?!

Ditto on the PM me anytime !

 

[PopArtGal]

Your meal looks excellent.

I miss the Contemporary *sigh*

 

[moparop]

What a yummy update! I love all those adventurous choices! Did you order your tuna rare? And how cool that Topher made sure that you stayed for Wishes. Can't wait to hear about your late night MK adventures!

 

[praisehisname]

Currently Henry is asking that I join him on the couch to watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Duty calls.

I miss when I could snuggle with my little boy on the couch! Hope he's feeling better soon!

Gorgeous view!

Mmmm...looks so good! The whole meal sounded good, and you had an excellent view!

Denise

 

[micandminforever]

Thoughts and prayers with Henry.

The CG pictures were great.

 

[ladybugmom]

Praying for Henry to feel better fast! Poor guy!

Cali Grill looks and sounds AMAZING!! The food looks delicious! And your view was incredible! Were you able to hear the Wishes music? Can't wait to hear about EMH at MK!!

 

[CJsMom]

I hope Henry is better very soon!
Dinner sounds great - and then off to MK - it's a perfect evening IMO!

 

[MaryAz]

Great update. Hope Henry feels better very soon.