I like that you will hop to different restaurants to get exactly what you want! That is awesome.
Hooray for Dole Whips, can't wait to see more.
Haha! That is what was nice about this trip, since it was a little longer we had more time to hop!
I have to show that picture of the berry cobbler to my DH. We were at the WL last Feb and never had a chance to eat at the Territory Lounge. We are returning to the lodge in Dec and I scheduled a night just so we can have appetizers and dessert at the Territory Lounge. He is looking forward to that night more than to any other ADR.
And FWIW, I've never had a Dole Whip either. It doesn't appeal to me. There are so many other good things to eat, like berry cobbler.
The cobbler is soo good. Yes you do need to have apps and dessert! There is a fondue there that looks amazing also. Don't worry about not having a dole whip- i personally think they are over rated. I like the float with pineapple and vanilla but it isn't the best thing ever.
Goodness I fell behind a bit.
Ever since I was little kid, those tiny lizards always fascinated me. I swear to me they are as much a part of Florida as palm trees and oranges.
My next mission is to explore the GF. I have never set foot there, but I definitely need to.
Wilderness Lodge I have seen though, and you're so right, it's beautiful.
The lizards are fascinating! Yes you do need to explore GF! Especially during Christmas time if you ever go. It is amazing then!! Go for a meal or something.
Joining along... And all caught up.
Great TR so far, looking forward to reading more.
Thanks for joining!!
It sounds like you two had a perfect night @ GF & WL! I'm glad it worked out that you could get a yummy, signature dessert! I have said to J, that we'll be going to Citrico's for dessert. I hope it works out, b/c they have the most amazing homemade gelato that I have ever, EVER had in my life!!Better than any ice cream too!
And WL = happiness. Love it too, so beautiful!!!!
We did have a perfect night. I have never been to Citricos. I love gelato. I like just going to restaurants for dessert. It is fun to try different restaurants. I think it is my favorite part of WDW vacations.
I'm with ya, I don't really like the globe, but the music to Illuminations is great!
Yes, the music is great!!
I agree with you! They were always one of my favorite parts of camping at Fort Wilderness.
Haha those lizards!
Mmmmmmm that drink does look good.
Wow that guy WAS obnoxious. You can really see some weirdos in World Showcase.
Well if those pictures aren't great, then mine must be absolutely horrendous.
I think they're wonderful.
Yes you can see some weirdos. And it gets so much worse at night when the drunks come out.
I think that your illuminations turned out well, especially since they were taken from a fixed angle on a garbage bin lol And your other Epcot pictures look nice too, despite how grey the sky was. Those margaritas look so refreshing!
The margarita was so refreshing. I loved it. That has now become a must do. It was so great for the heat.
Disney confession time: I have actually never seen Illuminations!
But...it is on our must see list for when we go back next year. Do you recommend Mexico as the best area?
don't worry you aren't missing out on much. It is a pretty show though and like I said the music is good. To be honest, there aren't many bad spots to watch Illuminations. Because the lake is round anywhere you watch it is good. But Mexico would be good for a quick exit. Or the Ireland/UK area is good too!
GF cafe looked really yummy, as did the cobbler!
Wow, it was SO gray at Epcot, yuck. Did the rain stop in time for the show though?
I think it stopped? Ha, I don't even remember. It may have been drizzling slightly but I think it pretty much stopped.
I'd definitely order the shrimp and grits dish! I don't cook shrimp at home, so I order it whenever I have the chance. I too love onions, so I don't see anything possibly negative about that dish! I don't think we'd make it out to GFC though unless we were staying on property with APs again.
Howard shot the castle projection show on a garbage can during our last trip. A dad plopped his kid right on top of it despite the fact that Howard was there, and the kid kept moving constantly! It really bothered him. He didn't bring a tripod on the trip because it's a short one that he has. He wants a MeFoto one that would be AWESOME if he won one, but if not, I'll get it for him for this Christmas + birthday present!
I don't ever cook shrimp either but I enjoy it as well. I don't feel so bad about the garbage can thing. I can't believe he put his kid on the can! How rude. Yeah the kid by my garbage kept moving too. I don't know what a mefoto is but I will look it up. I just googled it!! I looove that there is colors. Oh my, I might have to get one!!!
Getting the sky to stand out can be pretty difficult. Don't fret to much that you are struggling with it. The sky changes its own lighting all the time anyway. Generally, what you want to do is expose for the sky. That means your photos are going to turn out dark in camera. Kind of like your gray Epcot photo. Then it's a lot of editing to brighten the photo, yet retain detail in the sky.
I often forget to change the ISO going from inside to outside. It happens to the best of us. Welcome to life, outside of Auto Mode!
Your Illuminations photos turned out nicely. I like the third to last one, with the blue. Are you just placing the camera on the trash can? or using a gorillapod.
I really need to learn more about editing. I bought Aperture for the Max but I feel like it doesn't do as much as Adobe. What program do you use for editing? I just put the camera on the trash can. I didn't use a gorilla pod. I thought about buying that but never did!
I know you would never do that! 
