Anyone Up For a Little MAYcation?!! A May 2012 WDW PTR with a side of.....

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I wish you were going before us so I could see your full report on Celebration but by the looks of it I just might have to add it anyway! I think DH would really enjoy doing some photography there - it looks so beautiful and wonderfully kept up and taken care of!
and that menu!! WOW!!! Is there anything they do NOT serve???

Hope you don't mind if we steal your idea to visit Celebration and enjoy the restaraunt while there. Sounds like such a nice relaxing time. I just may surprise DH and not even tell him about it - just put a big ol question mark on the calendar. haha.

How long does it take to drive there from WDW?

I'm off to check out some of those links now.

Steal away!!! That would be an awesome surprise for your DH. I am the photographer in the family here and I am really looking forward to getting some great pictures there.

I believe it is about 6 miles from WDW. So not far at all!!!!

 

[lala3291]

Hope you had a great Easter, Shelly! I am slowly recovering from having 30 people over for the holiday!
Celebration looks so neat! We never usually rent a car, but Celebration would be something different to do when in Florida. We may have to check it out!

 

[JoBird]

Okay so not toooooo bad--- I thought I would have twenty pages to catch up on!!


I can't wait to hear all about Celebration. I can't believe in all the times we've been to FL we've never even driven over there!

I'm pretty sure I spotted my retirement home in one of those pics you posted.

I think that day is going to be your favorite day of the trip. You are going to be wanting a car every trip now so you can go to Celebration to plan retirement.

And the menu for the Tavern.... holy cow! Such a great list! how will you ever choose??????

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Hope you had a great Easter, Shelly! I am slowly recovering from having 30 people over for the holiday!
Celebration looks so neat! We never usually rent a car, but Celebration would be something different to do when in Florida. We may have to check it out!

We had a very nice Easter Lauren, I hope you did as well! Glad to hear you survived the big get together!

We never rent a car, so I hope we are able to find everything okay and get to see all that we want to in Celebration!

Okay so not toooooo bad--- I thought I would have twenty pages to catch up on!!


I can't wait to hear all about Celebration. I can't believe in all the times we've been to FL we've never even driven over there!

I'm pretty sure I spotted my retirement home in one of those pics you posted.

I think that day is going to be your favorite day of the trip. You are going to be wanting a car every trip now so you can go to Celebration to plan retirement.

And the menu for the Tavern.... holy cow! Such a great list! how will you ever choose??????

Hey there!! Long weekend?

Nope, no 20 pages to catch up on, actually it's been pretty slow around here this weekend!

I can't believe you have never driven over to Celebration either, especially when you have a rental every time!!! Guess you know what you need to add on to your next trip!

I will be sure to pick us out a couple of houses (right next to each other of course) when we are there!!

IDK how we will ever choose what to eat at Celebration Town Tavern. I just know I will be eating light that day at LL and saving lots of room for dinner!

 

[JoBird]

Um, yep! Looooong weekend! Nah- it was very good. And calorie intensive.



I know, right? How the heck have we never gone to Celebration before when we have a car every time?? I am going to insist next time! Maybe in December......

As far as the houses you're choosing for us- (but of course they are next to each other, duh!! ) make sure mine has a front porch 'K??
Let me know who I need to make the check out to for the down payment.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Um, yep! Looooong weekend! Nah- it was very good. And calorie intensive.



I know, right? How the heck have we never gone to Celebration before when we have a car every time?? I am going to insist next time! Maybe in December......

As far as the houses you're choosing for us- (but of course they are next to each other, duh!! ) make sure mine has a front porch 'K??
Let me know who I need to make the check out to for the down payment.

I hear ya on the calorie intensive weekend. Between DS's bday and Easter I feel like all we have done is eat.


You better go to Celebration in December. You will want to see the house I picked out for you in person after-all.

I think most, if not all, Celebration homes have a front porch to encourage neighborly interaction.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

It's snowing here!!!!!!!!!!!!


Yep, seriously. I really can't complain after the extremely mild winter we have had, but I will anyway.

It's not going to stick or anything, it's just a light wet snow. But it's still ugly!



Can't wait for FLORIDA!!!

 

[Mndisneygirl]

It's snowing here!!!!!!!!!!!!


Yep, seriously. I really can't complain after the extremely mild winter we have had, but I will anyway.

It's not going to stick or anything, it's just a light wet snow. But it's still ugly!



Can't wait for FLORIDA!!!

Yuck! I bet you can't wait to go!!! It got cold here again too. Actually it's probably normal seasonal weather for here in April, but after all those 70s and 80s we got sort of spoiled!!

 

[Disney Mommy 3]

It's snowing here!!!!!!!!!!!!


Yep, seriously. I really can't complain after the extremely mild winter we have had, but I will anyway.

It's not going to stick or anything, it's just a light wet snow. But it's still ugly!



Can't wait for FLORIDA!!!

You are kidding. I have got to move away from here!! It's in the 80s all week and as it progresses, the humidity is increasing as well...which we all know what that means: hair that is even more lifeless(unless your a curly, then it's frizzy),oilier skin, more face issues to deal with...and less energy in general. It's not too bad yet, but it is starting to heat up--not looking forward to the days of opening the back door and feeling like I have stuck my head in an oven It really is when it's that hot....which is why ya'll will never see me planning a Disney trip from June -mid October!! I just cant take it!!!
Well, for Celebration, we just got a taxi-I know you are getting a car for the LL part anyway, but we just zipped right over!! It was so cool--they had a little parade/street party for the kids & did the snow on Main street and some kind of bubble thing for them (soap I think)..I would so love to move over there!!! The houses are fantastic!!!!
I love Texas and am proud as punch to be a native!! But DANG!!!! I hate our weather!!!!!! At least where we are!!! So,...I am coveting y'alls milder temps today!!!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Yuck! I bet you can't wait to go!!! It got cold here again too. Actually it's probably normal seasonal weather for here in April, but after all those 70s and 80s we got sort of spoiled!!

I know, this is pretty hard to take after temps in the 70's in Jan & Feb and in the 80's in March. And of course the cold temps and rain/snow have come just in time for spring soccer to start this Thursday!!

You are kidding. I have got to move away from here!! It's in the 80s all week and as it progresses, the humidity is increasing as well...which we all know what that means: hair that is even more lifeless(unless your a curly, then it's frizzy),oilier skin, more face issues to deal with...and less energy in general. It's not too bad yet, but it is starting to heat up--not looking forward to the days of opening the back door and feeling like I have stuck my head in an oven It really is when it's that hot....which is why ya'll will never see me planning a Disney trip from June -mid October!! I just cant take it!!!
Well, for Celebration, we just got a taxi-I know you are getting a car for the LL part anyway, but we just zipped right over!! It was so cool--they had a little parade/street party for the kids & did the snow on Main street and some kind of bubble thing for them (soap I think)..I would so love to move over there!!! The houses are fantastic!!!!
I love Texas and am proud as punch to be a native!! But DANG!!!! I hate our weather!!!!!! At least where we are!!! So,...I am coveting y'alls milder temps today!!!!!

Wish I was kidding. Luckily it is supposed to be sunny and 60 again by Friday.

Guess the old saying is true -- you always want what you can't have, because I would LOVE to be having your 80 temps!!

I bet Celebration is absolutely wonderful in December.

 

[ddluvsdisney]

Snow!!!! Are you kidding??? Seriously this weather is just awful doesn't know whether it's coming or going!
Well Shelly I just have to report that I got a job yesterday
It's only a long term sub position but at least it's something for now. I can't remember if I told you but I've been laid off for almost 2 years
I am so excited!! The principal called me yesterday to ask if I was interested? The funny thing was I had an interview the same day!!! for another long term job. Things happen in funny ways.
So I started today. The only negative is I was going to do all my packing this week, get my hair done, and go for a pedi. Had to do some rescheduling

Deb

 

[JoBird]

I hear ya on the calorie intensive weekend. Between DS's bday and Easter I feel like all we have done is eat.


You better go to Celebration in December. You will want to see the house I picked out for you in person after-all.

I think most, if not all, Celebration homes have a front porch to encourage neighborly interaction.

Yes because everyone knows we need all the help we can get to encourage neighborly interaction between us.





I hope the snow is gone there.

YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Snow!!!! Are you kidding??? Seriously this weather is just awful doesn't know whether it's coming or going!
Well Shelly I just have to report that I got a job yesterday
It's only a long term sub position but at least it's something for now. I can't remember if I told you but I've been laid off for almost 2 years
I am so excited!! The principal called me yesterday to ask if I was interested? The funny thing was I had an interview the same day!!! for another long term job. Things happen in funny ways.
So I started today. The only negative is I was going to do all my packing this week, get my hair done, and go for a pedi. Had to do some rescheduling

Deb

Snowed some more through the night!! Even stuck to the ground a bit. But it's gone now. Hopefully for the season!!

Congrats on the job! A long term sub position is great!! I hope you love it! Are they okay with you being off next week???

I hope you get everything done in time before your vacation!

Yes because everyone knows we need all the help we can get to encourage neighborly interaction between us.





I hope the snow is gone there.

YUCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Yes, we need lots of encouragement to talk to each other all day, everyday.


DH emailed me from work yesterday and asked what we would be doing in 3 weeks from right now. And I told him -- I know what we WON'T be doing in 3 weeks from right now -- LOOKING AT SNOW!!!!

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Well now that you know one place we are eating why not talk about the rest?!!

Here are all the TS restaurants we have been to at WDW:

Crystal Palace breakfast
Crystal Palace dinner
Chef Mickey's breakfast
Chef Mickey's dinner
Rainforest Cafe
Planet Hollywood
Garden Grill
Coral Reef
Hollywood & Vine
Mama Melrose
Donald's Restaurantosauras (no longer there)
LeCellier
Ohana breakfast
Ohana dinner
Kona Cafe breakfast
Cape May breakfast
Cape May dinner
Sci-Fi Dine In
Olivia's
1900 Park Fare dinner
Plaza Restaurant
Tusker House breakfast
Big River Grille
San Angel Inn
Whispering Caynon Cafe
T-Rex
Kouzzina
Beaches & Cream
Via Napoli
Shutter's




Back when this trip was only a shot in the dark I made ADR's at 6 months out, just in-case! Then with our last minute decision to go ahead with this trip, the late arrival on day one, and plans being changed I needed to make some ADR changes. As in a few weeks ago. Luckily I was able to get everything I needed! Hopefully that means it isn't going to be too crowded during our stay!

Table Service meals will be:

Kona Cafe breakfast:

Tonga Toast - banana stuffed sourdough bread, rolled in cinnamon sugar and served with Strawberry Compote and your choice of ham, bacon, or sausage $12.99
Big Kahuna - French toast, Pancakes topped with Pineapple sauce and Macadamia Nut Butter, eggs, home fried potatoes, ham, bacon, and sausage $11.99
Two Eggs Your Way - with home fried potatoes, a biscuit, and choice of ham, bacon or sausage $10.49
Macadamia Pineapple Pancakes - with macadamia nut butter, pineapple sauce and your choice of ham, bacon or sausage $9.99
Pancakes - with choice of ham, bacon or sausage $8.99
French Toast - with choice of ham, bacon or sausage $9.99
Steak and Eggs - A char-grilled New York Strip steak served with two eggs, home-fries potatoes, and biscuit $14.49
Ham and Cheese Omelet - with home-fried potatoes and a biscuit $10.99
Blueberry Pancakes - with choice of ham, bacon or sausage $9.99
The Somoan - poached eggs with Hollandaise served over smoked pulled pork hash $9.99
Fruit Plate - fresh seasonal fruit served in a pineapple with banana nut bread $8.99
Fresh Fruit Cup Side Dish $4.99
Coffees
100% Kona Coffee French Press Pot $7.49 (serves 2)
Kona Blend Coffee - $2.99
Espresso - $3.79
Cappuccino - $4.29
Cafe Latte - $4.29
Cafe Mocha - $4.79
Take a home a bag: Whole Bean or Ground
Kona Blend $15.00
100% Kona $40.00
Juices
Orange juice, Apple juice, Cranberry juice, Tomato juice, Pineapple juice and Grapefruit juice - $2.49


We've had breakfast a Kona several times. Last year we saved this for our last morning before heading home. This year it is up for the first morning we wake up at WDW!! I can't wait to get there. And I don't even normally eat breakfast! And you all know what I will be getting – Tonga Toast!!!!!!



Garden Grove (Swan) dinner:

The Garden Grove has a different buffet depending what night of the week it is. We will be there when they are serving the Southern Barbecue:

Soup - Beer and Cheddar

Table Side Salad - Cobb Salad, Smoked Turkey, Cheese, Egg, Tomatoes, and Herb Vinaigrette

Composed Salads - Coleslaw, Shrimp and Corn Salad, Tomato and Cucumber Salad, Fruit Salad, and Home Style Potato Salad

Buffet featuring:
Prime Rib Au Jus
Baked Potato Bar
Daily Catch, Green Tomato Sauce
Barbecued Ribs
Southern Fried Chicken
Smoked Pork Loin, Apple Compote
Seafood Etouffee
Smoked Mac and Cheese
Collard Greens
Rice Pilaf
Grilled Fresh Corn on the Cob
Beverages - juice, soft drinks, milk or chocolate milk $1.75
Assorted Desserts
Kids' Picks
Ages 9 and under
Choice of 1% Mickey Milk, small Bottled Water, or Apple Juice
Children's Entree Platter
Chicken Nuggets
Mini Corn Dogs
Baked Macaroni and Cheese
Daily Vegetable
Assorted Desserts


We've never been there before and are looking forward to a new experience!




Tony's Town Square dinner:

Appetizers
Flavors of Italy Antipasto (Serves two) - a selection of Italian favorites featuring olives, sliced deli meats, roasted garlic, and artichokes $13.99
Tomato and Mozzarella Salad - Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella and Red Onions tossed in Roasted Garlic, Shallots, and Balsamic Dressing $7.49
Zucchini Fries - baked seasoned zucchini with creamy sun-dried tomato dressing for dipping $7.99
Toasted Cheese and Garlic Bread - topped with fresh tomatoes and basil $6.99
Seasonal Fruit - with prosciutto $6.99
Calamari - Tossed with Olive Relish and served with a side of Marinara sauce $9.99
Caesar Salad - Romaine lettuce tossed in Caesar Dressing topped with Romano Cheese and Croutons $5.99
Mixed Greens - Salad mix tossed in House Dressing with Feta cheese and Croutons $ 5.49
Minestrone with orzo pasta $5.49
Seasonal Soup $5.49
Entrées
Tony's Fish of the Day - market price
Seafood Diavolo - Linguini pasta with Clams, Mussels, Calamari, Shrimp, and fresh fish of the day in a spicy Tomato sauce $22.99
Grilled Pork Tenderloinn - with marsala wine mushroom sauce, roasted garlic mash and seasonal vegetables $19.99
Chicken Parmigiana - Lightly Breaded Chicken Breast with Marinara sauce topped with Melted Mozzarella over Spaghetti $17.99
Mushroom Tortelloni - made in-house daily with a Brodo Di Verdura $17.99
Braised Lamb Shank - with a creamy parmesan polenta, Chianti Demi-glace, and seasonal vegetables $22.99
NY Strip Steak - with red-wine butter, Tony's Potatoes and seasonal vegetables $28.99
Spaghetti - with choice of Meatballs or Sweet Italian Sausage in Tony's own Marinara sauce $16.99
Tony's Lasagna - layered with ground beef, sausage, mozzarella, and ricotta $17.99
Shrimp Scampi - Linguini with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Asparagus tossed in a Garlic sauce $19.99
Dolce (Dessert)
Pistachio Creme Brulee $5.99
Ice Cream Bomb - chocolate and vanilla ice cream covered in rich chocolate sauce $5.99
Tiramisu - espresso soaked lady fingers, whipped mascarpone and dark chocolate shavings $6.49
Lemon Walnut Layer Cake - layered vanilla cake filled with lemon curd $5.49
Spumoni - layers of ice cream with pistachio nuts and cherries $4.99
Assorted Gelato - Italian style ice cream chocolate or vanilla $4.99
Chef's Signature Cheesecake - $5.49
Seasonal No-Sugar Added Sorbet with fruit $4.99
Beverages
Glowing Character Punch - Minute Maid Light Lemonade Punch served in a souvenir cup with a glowing Disney Character Light $6.49
Soda or Iced Tea $2.99
1% Milk $2.39
Hot Tea $2.39
Cappuccino $4.19
Espresso $3.69
Coffee $2.39


We've never been to Tony's either. Never had much interest. But I've read several good reviews of the place lately and we are always up for something new! Not sure exactly what we will order, but hopefully we will like it!



Yachtsman Steakhouse dinner (this one started out as LeCellier, then went to Flying Fish, then Yachtsman) :

Appetizers
Ahi Tuna Crudo - Celery mignonette, salt cod aioli, and American Osetra caviar $16.00
Caesar Salad - Crisp Romaine Lettuce, Aged Parmesan, and Ciabatta Crouton $9.00
Tomato and Mozzarella Quartet - Macerated Baby Heirlooms with Curd, Beefsteak Sashimi, Meyer Lemon Panzanella With Balloon, Tomato Caviar, and 12-Year Aged Balsamic $14.00
Escargot - Mangalista pork sausage, Garlic, Herbs, and Gougeres $15.00
Pan-Seared Diver Scallops - roasted bell pepper hummus, olive chermoula, panisse, and summer radish $14.00
Steakhouse "Wedge" - Organic greens, Lake Meadow hen egg, sunflower seeds, heirloom apples, and sweet cream dressing $11.00
Lobster Bisque - Maine Lobster, Herbs de Provence bescuit, and roe Chantilly $11.00
Assortment of Artisanal Cheeses - sourdough Baguette and seasonal accoutrements $14.00
Charcuterie Board - smoked duck sausage, wild boar terrine, mangalista rok pillette, chicken pate, sopressata, artisinal cheese and accoutrements $15.00
Entrees
12-oz "Prime" New York Strip Steak - Carmody potato gratin and peppercorn bandy sauce $42.00
24-oz Center Cut Porterhouse - Smoked Paprika Fries, and Roasted Garlic Butter $44.00
Braised Beef Ravioli - Cappelletti shaped ravioli, crispy wild mushrooms, summer radishes, and Flagship cheddar fondue $32.00
Young French Red Hen - roasted breast, leek fondue, olive-oil-poached leg, wild rice hash, rhubarb preserve, and poultry jus $30.00
16-oz Boneless Rib-Eye - sweet potato beignets and Red Wine Butter $43.00
8-oz Center Cut Filet Mignon - Mashed Potatoes, and Cabernet Wine Sauce $40.00
Beef Wellington Deconstructed - trio of wild mushroom duxelles, puff pastry, parsnips, potatoes, carrots, and cabernet wine sauce $47.00
Columbian River King Salmon - white asparagus puree, smoked salmon nage, English peas, fava beans, refined Huile d-Olive, and fine herbs $38.00
Parmigiano Reggiano-Ricotta Gnudi - Heirloom Tomatos, artichokes, graffiti eggplant, sage, peaches, and summer garlic emulsion $29.00
Side Dishes
Truffle Mac & Cheese - Orecchiette Pasta and Reypenaer Cheese $9.00
Sauteed Mushroom Caps - with garlic, cream and Cabernet Wine Sauce $8.00
Pot-Roasted Root Vegetables - summer turnips, round carrots, onions, port and pork roast $9.00
Sauteed Green Beans - mixed heribot verts, verjus butter, and garlic crumb topping $9.00
Caramelized Onions - with White Balsamic and butter $6.00
Creamed Spinach - with Parmesan and Gruyere $8.00
Desserts
Signature Banana Napoleon - Custard, White Chocolate and Banana Mousse, and Crispy Phyllo $9.00
The Yachtsman Sundae - Trio of Gelato with Amarena Cherries $8.00
Macerated Plant City Strawberries - with Basil-infused Strawberry Sorbet and Chocolate Chiffon Gateau $9.00
Creme Brulee - Fresh Berries and Rolled Chocolate $8.00
Mango Cheesecake - with Raspberry Foam and Artisan Ganache. No added sugar. $8.00
Trio of Valrhona Chocolate - Peanut, Espresso, and Salted Caramel $11.00
Sorbet Trio - Pineapple-Chili, Blueberry-Cassis, and Strawberry-Basil $7.00
Artisanal Cheese Platter
served with sourdough Baguette and seasonal accoutrements $14.00


Another new one for us! Like I said – this ADR went from LeCellier, to Flying Fish, and finally just changed it to Yachtsman over Easter weekend. I'm looking forward to it!




T-Rex lunch:

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Appetizers
Brachiosaurus Bruschetta - Grilled eggplant, bruschetta tomatoes, herbed cheese and toasted focaccia bread drizzled with a balsamic glaze $8.99
Dexter's Dual Dip - Our phenomenal combination of shrimp and artichoke dip and spinach and pepper jack queso served with tortilla chips $9.99
Pterosaur Wings - traditional style Buffalo Wings served with carrots, celery sticks, and Blue Cheese dressing $10.99
Footprints Flatbread - Warm flatbread topped with cheddar, mozzarella, parmesan and goat cheese, rotisserie chicken and carmelized onions, drizzled with a balsamic glaze $15.99
Colosso Nachos - Seasoned beef, pico de gallo, black beans, green onions, cheddar cheese, queso sauce and sour cream $15.99
Melalosaurus Mozzarella - Seared Mozzarella with creamy marinara and mozzarella fingers $8.99
Artifact Stack - Dig in these fried onion rings, piled high and served with our BBQ ranch and ranch dressings for dipping $8.99
T-Rexadillas - Chicken, peppers, green onions, Monterey jack and cheddar cheeses grilled in flour tortillas and served with pico de gallo, sour cream and guacamole $9.99
Supersaurus Sampler - For an appetite as big as T-REX! Spinach and pepper jack queso with tortilla chips, Brachiosaurus Bruschetta, T-Rexadillas and Onion Rings $18.99 Add Ribs for $5.99
Salads
Jurassic Salad - iceberg and romaine lettuce, celery, carrots, tomatoes and black olives served with your choice of dressing $6.99
Omnivore's Delight - Iceberg, romaine and baby greens with goat cheese, Ocean Spray Craisins, strawberries, red onion and caramelized pecans. Tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing $15.99 Add Grilled Chicken $15.99 or Add Grilled Shrimp $17.99
Pteradactyl Salad - Roasted chicken, mixed greens, celery, tomatoes, Bleu cheese crumbles, chopped egg and bacon. Tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette dressing $16.99
Saber-Tooth Salad - Romaine and mixed greens, with fresh pears, Gorgonzola cheese, pistachio, dried apricots, and apple chips with a white balsamic vinaigrette $15.99; With grilled chicken $16.99
Soups
Asteroid French Onion Soup - Traditional sherry-based onion soup baked with a large crouton and bubbling Swiss cheese $6.99
Lava Tomato Basil Soup - garnished with Parmesan cheese $6.99
Pasta
Layers of the Earth Lasagna - Fresh pasta layered with homemade tomato and meat sauce, Ricotta, Mozzarella and Parmesan cheese, baked to perfection $17.49
Triassic Tortellini - Tri-coloured cheese tortellini with sun-dried tomatoes, peas and mushrooms tossed in an Alfredo cream sauce $17.49; with grilled chicken $18.99
Mammoth Mushroom Ravioli - Walk on the "wild" side with our massive mushroom ravioli simmered in a rich lobster cream sauce with roma tomatoes and fresh spinach $17.99
Burgers
Served with Potato Chips
Add a Jurassic Salad or Cup of Lava Tomato Basil Soup $5.49
Substitute Waffle Fries $1.99
Bronto Burger - A 100% beef burger piled high with a fried onion ring, pickles, lettuce, tomato and your choice of cheese. $13.49
Gigantosaurus Burger - A true carnivore's delight. A second 100% beef patty added to the Bronto Burger with your choice of cheese. $16.99
Guac-asaurus Burger - A 100% beef patty with guacomole, a fried onion ring, pickles, lettuce, tomato, Pepper Jack cheese, and crispy bacon $14.49
Sandwiches
Served with Potato Chips
Add a Jurassic Salad or Cup of Lava Tomato Basil Soup $5.49
Substitute Waffle Fries $1.99
Lost World Chicken Salad Sandwich - Rotisserie chicken with tarragon, celery, onions, toasted almonds and mayonnaise, served on a croissant $13.99
Paleonzoic Chicken Sandwich - Fried pizza dough with grilled chicken, lettuce, bacon, pepper jack cheese, avocado, tomato and lemon aioli $14.99
Prehistoric Panini - Genoa salami, capicola, mortadella, provolone cheese, olive relish, lettuce and tomato served on Italian bread. $12.99
Pork-asaurus Panini - smoke pulled pork simmered in BBQ sauce, served on a toasted bun with an onion ring and cole slaw $14.99
Stegosaurus Steak and Cheese Sandwich - Traditional-style cheese steak with sautéed onions, peppers and mushroom, topped with melted Monterey jack and Swiss cheeses served with lettuce and tomatoes on a toasted hoagie roll $14.99
Carnivores
Add a Jurassic Salad or Lava Tomato Basil Soup for $5.49
Cretaceous Chicken Fried Steak - Breaded sirloin steak, fried golden brown and served with country gravy, garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables $18.99
Fire-Roasted Rotisserie Chicken - Half of a chicken, slow-roasted and served with your choice of two of the following sides: garlic mashed potatoes, waffle fries, Raptor rice, baked beans, cinnamon apples, cole slaw or roasted vegetables $19.99
Mega Mes-O-Bones - Tender, slow-roasted St.Louis Ribs, basted with BBQ sauce. Served with your choice of two of the following sides: garlic mashed potatoes, waffle fries, Raptor rice, baked beans, cinnamon apples, cole slaw or roasted vegetables Half Rack $21.99 or Whole Rack $26.99
Primitive Pot Pie - Creamy home-style chicken pot pie filled with pearl onions, mushrooms, celery, carrots, and peas with puffed pastry $17.99
Woolly Mammoth Chicken - Seasoned grilled chicken breast sautéed with spinach, onions, roasted red bell peppers, zucchini and mushrooms in a light tomato and roasted red bell pepper broth served over garlic mashed potatoes $19.99
Boneyard Buffet - Fire-roasted Rotisserie Chicken and Mega Mes-O-Bones served with waffle fries and your choice of one of the following sides: garlic mashed potatoes, Raptor rice, baked beans, cinnamon apples, cole slaw or roasted vegetables $26.99
Triceratop Filet - Our charbroiled center-cut, aged tenderloin filet, topped with steak butter and served with garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables $30.99
Neanderthal New York Strip - Charbroiled certifed Angus Beef New York strip steak topped with steak butter and served with red skinned garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables $29.99
Tyrannosaurus T-Bone - Charbroiled certifed Angus Beef T-bone steak topped with steak butter and served with red skinned garlic mashed potatoes and roasted vegetables $31.99
Enhance your meal with one or more of the following items:
Onion Rings $5.99, Tar Pit Fried Shrimp $6.99 or side of St. Louis Style Ribs $5.99
Seafood
Add a Jurassic Salad or Cup of Lava Tomato Basil Soup $5.49
Jurassic Shrimp Skewers - Grilled shrimp with red and green bell peppers and onions, served over Raptor rice with mango fruit salsa and lemon butter sauce $22.99
Tar Pit Fried Shrimp - Tender shrimp lightly fried golden brown, served with tartar and cocktail sauces, waffle fries and cole slaw $20.99
Paleo Shrimp - Parmesan crusted shrimp with linguini tossed in a pomodoro cream sauce $19.99
Tribal Tacos - Your choice of tempura fried or blackened grilled tender Mahi Mahi wrapped in corn tortillas and topped with red cabbage, fresh cilantro, pico de gallo and our T-REX avocado cream sauce $17.99
Fossil Fish-n-Chips - Filet of cod, golden fried, served English style, with waffle fries, coleslaw, and tartar sauce $18.99
Age of Salmon - Fillet of Atlantic salmon, glazed with orange basil reduction and served with Raptor rice and roasted vegetables $24.99
The End is Near!
Ice Age Indulgence - Layers of ice cream sandwiches, fudge sauce, whipped cream and Heath Bar Crunch $8.99
Meteor Bites - Warm chocolate and vanilla donut holes with powdered sugar. Served with caramel and chocolate sauces $8.99
Cosmic Key Lime Pie - freshly baked key lime pie in a graham cracker crust, served with raspberry sauce and fresh whipped cream $7.99
Chocolate Extinction - A gigantic portion of chocolate fudge cake served with ice cream, fresh whipped cream drizzled with fudge and caramel sauces and sprinkled with Butterfinger crumbs. Enough for two or more. $14.99


Now that is one BIG menu!! We ate at T-Rex once a few years ago and really enjoyed it. Good food and a really neat place. The kids have really been wanting to get back there. Last time I ordered the Supersauras Sampler appetizer for my meal and it was very good. I might just get that again!!




Big River Grille dinner:

Starters
Jalapeno Spinach Cheese Dip* - spinach and onions blended with melted Jalapeno Jack cheese and served hot with tortilla chips $9.50
Asiago Artichoke & Crab Dip -blended with creamy cheeses, topped with pico de gallo. Served with pita chips $12.50
Chicken Quesadilla - large tortilla with Ancho flavor, grilled chicken, peppers, onions, tomatoes, and Pepper Jack cheese, served with sour cream, guacamole, and pico de gallo. $9.99
Beef Nachos - tortilla chips, creamy pepper jack cheese, sliced jalapenos, topped with pica de gallo and sour cream $11.99
Chicken Nachos - tortilla chips, creamy pepper jack cheese, sliced jalapenos, topped with pica de gallo and sour cream $11.99
Soups and Salads
Fresh cut salads served with your choice of dressing: Balsamic Vinaigrette, Ranch, Bleu Cheese, or Honey Mustard
Grilled Chicken Cashew Salad* - marinated and served cold atop a bed of mixed greens with artichoke hearts, Feta cheese, tomatoes and cashews, with balsamic vinaigrette dressing $12.99
Grilled Salmon Caesar - served atop romaine lettuce with creamy Caesar dressing $12.99
Grilled Chicken Caesar - marinated chicken served on romaine lettuce with creamy Caesar dressing $12.99
Greenhouse Salad* - fresh mixed salad greens, topped with Roma tomatoes, carrots, cheddar and jack cheeses, sunflower kernels, and croutons $6.99
Dinner Salad $4.99
Beer Cheese Soup - cup $4.50; bowl $5.99
Main Dishes
Add a Dinner Salad for $4.99
Chicken Alfredo - penne pasta blended with grilled chicken in a creamy Parmesan cheese sauce with fresh vegetables $15.99
Shrimp & Scallop Penne Pasta* - sautéed shrimp and scallops in pesto cream sauce with penne pasta $22.99
Signature Ribeye - char-grilled 12 oz USDA choice ribeye steak, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables $25.99
New York Strip - 8 oz USDA choice New York strip steak, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables $25.99
Rocket Red Ribs - full slab of pork ribs, dry-rubbed and slow-cooked, basted with Rocket Red Barbecue sauce, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables $22.50
Flame-Grilled Meatloaf - made with ground beef and Italian pork sausage, topped with a rich, brown gravy. Served over garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables $14.99
Brewer's Selections
Hazelnut Crusted Chicken* - sautéed and served in sundried cherry sauce, accompanied by garlic mashed potatoes and the vegetable of the day $16.50
Atlantic Salmon - salmon filet, flame-grilled, with dill butter and served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables $22.50
New York Strip & Shrimp Combo - grilled 8 oz New York strip with large scampi-style shrimp, served with garlic mashed potatoes and vegetables $25.99
Sandwiches
Our Steak Burgers are 10 oz USDA Choice. All sandwiches served with kettle chips (cooked in Sunflower oil)
Blackened Mahi Mahi Sandwich* - spicy seared filet on a baked roll with lettuce, tomato and Chipotle Mayonnaise, served with kettle chips $13.50
Kobe Burger* - grilled to order; served with lettuce and tomato $13.99
Big Brew Cheeseburger - 10 ounce choice aged ground sirloin grilled to order and served with lettuce, tomato and Kettle chips $10.99; add bacon, $1.00 each
Hickory Bacon Burger - with smoked cheddar cheese, bacon, and sweet magnolia barbeque sauce served with kettle chips $11.99
Desserts
Chocolate Confusion - chocolate mousse layered between Oreo brownie cake with chocolate icing and chocolate chips $6.50
New York Cheesecake* - traditional NY style cheesecake served with raspberry sauce $6.50
Beverages
Lemonade $2.99
Strawberry Lemonade $3.50
Strawberry Mint Lemonade $3.50
Peach Iced Tea $3.25
Raspberry Iced Tea $2.99
Arnold Palmer $2.99
Second Wind - cranberry juice, Monin peach fruit puree, and Red Bull $4.95
Bottled Water:
Panna Spring Water $3.50
San Pellegrino Sparkling Water $3.50
Beer
Southern Flyer Light Lager - "light in color and body, a true American lager"
Gadzooks Pilsner - "a crisp, medium- bodied, European-style Pilsner with a subtle and unique hop aroma"
Sweet Magnolia Brown Ale (Winter Seasonal) - "brown in color and medium-bodies. An award winning recipe"
Steamboat Pale Ale - 'Golden in color yet possessing a full-bodied flavor"
Rocket Red Ale - "a robust red ale with a rich malty flavor; balanced with cirtus-like hop aromas. A gold medal winner"
Wowser's Wheat (Summer Seasonal)- " light effervescent traditional wheat beer"

We've been to Big River Grille about 3 times before. I love the fact that you don't have to have an ADR there and we've never had a wait to be seated. It's a pretty neat place and we have always had good food and service here. I usually get the beef nachos for my dinner. It's really good. Not sure if I'll get that again or go for something different!


We may end up with another TS restaurant in Epcot, we'll see what we feel like and what is available when we get there.....

And of course we are eating at Celebration Town Tavern!


Up Next: Counter Service Meals

 

[mickeystoontown]

Morning Shelly, I can't believe that ya'll are getting snow and it was 86 here yesterday. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but here's an article I just read about the Test Track closure. It was posted by Touring Plans who I consider a pretty liable source:

Advisory: Test Track Closed for Renovation April 16 to September 2012


Despite the fact that the same dates have been posted on the TouringPlans.com refurbishment page since Disney first announced that Test Track would be overhauled back in January, we felt it pertinent to remind everyone that the ride will be closing on April 16 and remain closed until at least mid-September of this year.

Disney had been avoiding the issue by not acknowledging the closure on its official website calendar. Even internal Disney calendars didn’t list the closure as existing – this caused a lot of unnecessary confusion. There are a lot of people who are going to be in Epcot come April 16 who don’t think Test Track is going to be closed. Get the word out, tell random strangers.

The closure is really “confirmed” now because operational schedules covering April 16 were posted for the cast working at Epcot today. They were informed that the Test Track attraction building would be off-limits as it would be under Imagineering’s jurisdiction for the redevelopment. Additionally, Guest Relations staff are scheduled to be stationed out front to answer questions that park guests may have about the closure.

As far as a plan of attack for touring the park itself: when the crowd splits in the morning to go between Soarin’ and the not-open Test Track, obviously you need to go to Soarin’. After that, if you want to do Mission: SPACE, make a bee-line for that attraction. Be advised that Epcot operations is keenly aware that losing Test Track for an extended period puts them in a unique predicament – it was their first FASTPASS attraction and primary way for them to control crowd patterns. The park has been coming up with possible solutions and “tests” to run during this period, so keep an eye on this blog for updates in the coming months. We’ll post updates as more information becomes available.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

Morning Shelly, I can't believe that ya'll are getting snow and it was 86 here yesterday. I hate to be the bearer of bad news but here's an article I just read about the Test Track closure. It was posted by Touring Plans who I consider a pretty liable source:

Advisory: Test Track Closed for Renovation April 16 to September 2012


Despite the fact that the same dates have been posted on the TouringPlans.com refurbishment page since Disney first announced that Test Track would be overhauled back in January, we felt it pertinent to remind everyone that the ride will be closing on April 16 and remain closed until at least mid-September of this year.

Disney had been avoiding the issue by not acknowledging the closure on its official website calendar. Even internal Disney calendars didn’t list the closure as existing – this caused a lot of unnecessary confusion. There are a lot of people who are going to be in Epcot come April 16 who don’t think Test Track is going to be closed. Get the word out, tell random strangers.

The closure is really “confirmed” now because operational schedules covering April 16 were posted for the cast working at Epcot today. They were informed that the Test Track attraction building would be off-limits as it would be under Imagineering’s jurisdiction for the redevelopment. Additionally, Guest Relations staff are scheduled to be stationed out front to answer questions that park guests may have about the closure.

As far as a plan of attack for touring the park itself: when the crowd splits in the morning to go between Soarin’ and the not-open Test Track, obviously you need to go to Soarin’. After that, if you want to do Mission: SPACE, make a bee-line for that attraction. Be advised that Epcot operations is keenly aware that losing Test Track for an extended period puts them in a unique predicament – it was their first FASTPASS attraction and primary way for them to control crowd patterns. The park has been coming up with possible solutions and “tests” to run during this period, so keep an eye on this blog for updates in the coming months. We’ll post updates as more information becomes available.

86?!! Wow, that's awesome!! We had our 80's in the middle of March and now we are paying for it I guess.



Well that certainly stinks about Test Track! Can you believe that WDW still does not have it listed on their website? What are they waiting for???

I was really hoping that what I read here last week would be true:
http://www.screamscape.com/html/wdw_-_epcot.htm#TestTrack

It would really make more sense for them to what until BTMRR was open before shutting down another major attraction. Unless of course TT needed it right away for safety reasons, which from my understanding it does not.

I guess we will find out next week, we should be able to hear from someone on the DIS who is actually there and can see it with their own eyes. I think it is going to be very bad and the lines for Soarin are going to be awful.

 

[mickeystoontown]

I am loving the 80 degree weather right now but I'm thinking that means that our Summer temps are going to be 100 or more.

I was holding out hope that the Test Track refurb was going to be happening later rather than mid-April. There's a lady over on the Theme Park board who has a daughter who is a CM at Epcot. She said that her daughter has been told in at least 7 meetings that Test Track will close on April 16th and that the Test Track CMs are being retrained to help operate other attractions or work in other parts of Epcot. So, it sounds like it's really gonna happen and we'll both miss out on it this trip.

 

[wakica]

Sorry about the snow I know how you feel though - while greatful for the nice mild winter we had they still seem to drag on so i was enjoying going outside for my jogs and sitting out and soaking up some sun (even if it WAS just inside my garage door to protect me from the chilly wind). We got snow last week (it may have come Friday and Saturday) and it's not all gone yet So I havn't enjoyed the outdoors since last Wed or Thurs. I think it flew in from Calgary who had gotten it a few days before us and continued it's way across the country - maybe a bit down to the US too Where are you?? Maybe it headed your way after us.

The Ressies all look good - and OH SO YUMMY!!!!! We only have a sprinkling of them b/c we just don't do well with restaraunt eating all the time. It just gets me feeling icky - which is why we rent a condo and do our own cooking. Much safer on the belly for me. I sure WISH I could enjoy them more though!!!

We are doing a Kona Cafe breakfast too I'm looking forward to Tonga Toast and DD is looking forward to those macadamia pineapple pancakes.

 

[Mndisneygirl]

Gosh, I hope you cut and pasted all those menus!!
Those ADRs all look good to me!
We ate at Tony's not that long ago and thought it was pretty good. Nothing amazing, but certainly not as bad as some of the reviews had been in the past.

I'd love to try Yachtsman's! I get to make my ADRs in a couple days and have to get out my schedule and all that! Kona breakfast is also on my short list! How will I decide between the Tonga Toast and Macadamia pancakes???

Bummer about TT. We finally got Paige on it and she loved it. Now they're going to change it!! I'm sad about that. I don't generally like simulator type rides, so if that's what it is, there's one less thing to do in Future World for me. But, if it's open when we go in October, I'll still check it out.

 

[Momof2Disneyboys]

I am loving the 80 degree weather right now but I'm thinking that means that our Summer temps are going to be 100 or more.

I was holding out hope that the Test Track refurb was going to be happening later rather than mid-April. There's a lady over on the Theme Park board who has a daughter who is a CM at Epcot. She said that her daughter has been told in at least 7 meetings that Test Track will close on April 16th and that the Test Track CMs are being retrained to help operate other attractions or work in other parts of Epcot. So, it sounds like it's really gonna happen and we'll both miss out on it this trip.

You might be in for a HOT summer. I'm not sure what we are in for after such a mild winter.

Well I am just going to stay in denial about the Test Track thing!

Sorry about the snow I know how you feel though - while greatful for the nice mild winter we had they still seem to drag on so i was enjoying going outside for my jogs and sitting out and soaking up some sun (even if it WAS just inside my garage door to protect me from the chilly wind). We got snow last week (it may have come Friday and Saturday) and it's not all gone yet So I havn't enjoyed the outdoors since last Wed or Thurs. I think it flew in from Calgary who had gotten it a few days before us and continued it's way across the country - maybe a bit down to the US too Where are you?? Maybe it headed your way after us.

The Ressies all look good - and OH SO YUMMY!!!!! We only have a sprinkling of them b/c we just don't do well with restaraunt eating all the time. It just gets me feeling icky - which is why we rent a condo and do our own cooking. Much safer on the belly for me. I sure WISH I could enjoy them more though!!!

We are doing a Kona Cafe breakfast too I'm looking forward to Tonga Toast and DD is looking forward to those macadamia pineapple pancakes.

I know, it was nice to actually spend some time outside this winter!! We are just north of Pittsburgh.

We don't like to have a ton of ADR's either. Some days we don't have any! It's hard to say what (or how much) you are going to feel like eating on a certain day. Sometimes we end up cancelling and sometimes we end up adding one on.

Kona is the best!!

Gosh, I hope you cut and pasted all those menus!!
Those ADRs all look good to me!
We ate at Tony's not that long ago and thought it was pretty good. Nothing amazing, but certainly not as bad as some of the reviews had been in the past.

I'd love to try Yachtsman's! I get to make my ADRs in a couple days and have to get out my schedule and all that! Kona breakfast is also on my short list! How will I decide between the Tonga Toast and Macadamia pancakes???

Bummer about TT. We finally got Paige on it and she loved it. Now they're going to change it!! I'm sad about that. I don't generally like simulator type rides, so if that's what it is, there's one less thing to do in Future World for me. But, if it's open when we go in October, I'll still check it out.

Yes, I did copy & paste the menus!!

I need to look over Tony's menu again and make sure there is something there for all of us. If we go, I hope we enjoy it!

I'm excited to try Yachtsman's!

Well at Kona you can order the Tonga Toast and have your DH order the macadamia pancakes and then you make him share!!

Are they making TT a simulator??? I hadn't heard that. I hope that's not the case.