ARE WE THERE YET? Tinks **LIVE** August Adventure with LOTS OF PICS *LEAVING TODAY*

[Villainess]

I'm in and enjoying your food pics! I had intentions of doing that this trip but only managed a few!

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

So today I was trying to think of any attractions that I haven't tried as well as my "must-see" favorites for each park. Here is what I came up with:

Attractions I've Never Done

MAGIC KINGDOM
- Enchanted Tiki Room Under New Management
- Liberty Square River Boat
- Carousel of Progress

ANIMAL KINGDOM
- Discovery Island Trails
- Flights of Wonder
- Chester and Hester's Dinorama
- Finding Nemo: The Musical

DISNEY HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
- Toy Story Midway Mania
- Beauty and the Beast
- Journey into Narnia

EPCOT
- Turtle Talk with Crush
- Circle of Life
- Reflections of China

Must-see Attractions

MAGIC KINGDOM
- Splash Mountain
- Big Thunder Mountain
- Pirates of the Caribbean
- Jungle Cruise
- The Haunted Mansion
- Peter Pan's Flight
- Mickey's Philharmagic
- Tomorrowland Transit Authority
- Space Mountain
- Buzz Lightyear's Space Ranger Spin

ANIMAL KINGDOM
- Expedition Everest
- Kilamanjaro Safaris
- Pangani Forest Exploration Trails
- Maharajah Jungle Trek

DISNEY HOLLYWOOD STUDIOS
- Tower of Terror
- Rock n' Roller Coaster
- The Great Movie Ride
- Star Tours
- One Man's Dream

EPCOT
- Soarin
- Mission: Space
- Test Track
- Innoventions
- Spaceship Earth
- Maelstrom
- Gran Fiesta Tour
- O Canada

And here are some pictures of CSR and WL

 

[ktdaiwik]

That food looks awesome.I love the lists you have compiled,I think we will try to go witht the flow for the most part but having some sort of list might be a good thing too I think!

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

As promised, here are the Itinerary cards that were inspired by another DISer.

Sorry for the semi-crappy quality lol evidently I didn't save them in a high resolution. But you get the idea. I can print them out so they are very small, I can even add my ADR numbers to them and carry them with me.

 

[ktdaiwik]

That is a fantastic idea!Another thing to add to my try to do list before we go.lol Well I guess it is going to keep me busy!

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

So yesterday I showed you guys my itinerary cards. Today I'll be showing you my "Master Plan" spreadsheet. I give a copy of this to each of my parents about this time (2 months) before every vacation. That way they can see what I've planned and can make suggestions or changes. As you will see there are even things that I'm not sure of yet. I have a few restaurants that I'm second guessing.

Hs anyone tried Tutto Italia? I have such amazing memories of Alfredo's that I'm really hesitant to try it. As well, has anyone enjoyed San Angel Inn recently? I'm thinking that I might try Rose & Crown for lunch instead.

I made this on excel for mac. Its just very basic cell formatting and shading, but it's effective

 

[Belle_373]

Subscribing

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Hi Belle!

Belle and i went on a trip to WDW last September (Free Dining all the way!) Thanks for joining in, i promise there will be lots of LIVE pics when im there

And on that note....

My trip is 2 months from TODAY!!!

Woohoo!! *happy dances*

I'm listening to Mouseworld Radio on Live365 right now and they are playing the Innocentions area music. I can simply close my eyes and i'm there. I love simply walking around Future World by myself....taking pictures and taking in the atmosphere. I'll wander through Mouse Gears and into Club Cool, go on Mission: Space because no one else in my family will LOL.

I'll give you guys some more pictures this post These are from Aug/Sept of last year when I spent 17 glorious days at WDW.

Polynesian

How about some lunch at Liberty Tree Tavern?

I love the new sayings at the bottom of the menus

Tavern Fried Cheese - Cheddar on the left, mozzarella on the right

Fresh from the Harbor - Salmon on pumpkin bread with butternut squash sauce

Pilgrim's Feast - Turkey with gravy, cornbread stuffing, mashed potatoes and green beans. My FAVORITE lunch at WDW.

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Some Le Cellier Pics

Breadsticks

Mmmmm cheese soup!

Chicken with Cannelini beans

Prime Rib with Roasted Potatoes

The now gone Maple BBQ Filet with Cream Cheese Mashed potatoes

Creme Brulee Duo

More Polynesian

Early morning tiki god

My favorite longhouse! Fiji!

View from Niue

View of Fiji, our room was on the 2nd floor, between those two palm trees

Some MK Pics

Another postcard worthy shot!

Ahhh Main Street

Adventureland!

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

California Grill

Shrimp Tempura Roll & Hurricane Roll

Sonoma Goat Cheese Ravioli

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Goat Cheese Polenta - YUM

King Salmon

Buffalo on Corn Cake topped with Onion Strings

Bananas, Butterscotch Buzz!

Valhrona Chocolate Cake

Kona Cafe Lunch

BLT Salad

Sticky Wings with a side of Fries

Pulled Pork Sandwich

Kileuea Torte

Chocolate Macadamia Tart

 

[Belle_373]

I love all your food pics.

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Thanks

 

[tink1957]

Just found your TR today & I'm in.

Thanks for all the food pics, I'm wiping the drool off my keyboard now.

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Today, as i eat my high fiber cereal for breakfast and focus on my "going to WDW" diet, I cant help but think about all the lovely yummy snacks that are "must-haves" on each trip!

Similarly to my must see attractions there are snacks that I always have and snacks that I've yet to try.

MUST HAVE

MAGIC KINGDOM
- Dole Whip Pineapple Soft Serve
- Popcorn from Main Street
- Mickey Bar
- Cinnamon Bun from Main Street Bakery

EPCOT
- Churro from Cantina de San Angel
- Congo Juice from Cantina de San Angel
- Margarita! (lime with salt)
- Champagne from France
- Elephant Ear cookie from France

MGM
- Cotton Candy from Villians Candy Shop
- Chocolate Dipped Mickey Pretzel from Villians Candy Shop
- Mickey Bar (again)

ANIMAL KINGDOM
- Frozen Lemonade from Africa
- Corn Muffin from Flame Tree BBQ

MUST TRY

MAGIC KINGDOM
- Ice Cream Cookie Sandwich from Main Street Bakery
- Dole Whip Float (yes I know its blasphemous that I've never had this)
- Citrus Swirl
- French Toast Loaf

EPCOT
- School Bread
- Rice Cream
- Grey Goose Slushie

MGM
- Frozen Coke (I've never had this either)

AK
- Frozen Banana

And now.....more pictures

Cheese Soup - Takeout!

with PRETZEL BREAD!

Scenic Pics from the Polynesian Boat Dock

Grand Floridian

Wedding Pavillion

Grand Floridian

Contemporary

Tuvalu

Volcano Pool

Sunset Pointe

From the Boat

Coronado Springs - Pepper Market

Refillable Mug

Yummy Pizza!

Kona Cafe (Dinner 2)

Bread with Macadamia Butter

Sticky Wings

Jumbo Lump Crab Cakes

Beef Teriyaki

Mahi Mahi

White Chocolate Cheesecake

Kileuea Torte

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Ohana

Sunken Treasure

Margarita

Shrimp

Maui Potatoes

Sticky Wings

Bread Pudding! Mmmmm

Raglan Road

Soda Bread with Guinness Dip

Drunken Chicken

Smoked Salmon

Steak with Mashed Potatoes and Onion Strings

Chocolate Threesome

Strawberry Merainge

California Grill

Shrimp Tempura Roll

Spicy Chicken Flatbread

Goat Cheese Ravioli

Filet

Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Goat Cheese Polenta

Year of a Million Dreams Honey Crunch Cake

Bananas, Butterscotch Buzz!

Chefs de France

Escargot

French Onion Soup

Macaroni and Cheese Gratin

Chocolate Mousse Cake

Wolfgang Puck Express

The best salad in the world! Chinois Chicken Salad!

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Chefs de France

Salmon with Red Pepper Sauce

Macaroni and Cheese Gratin

Fruit Salad with Earl Grey Syrup

Caramel Apple Crepe

Yachtsman Steakhouse

Onion Rolls with Butter and Roasted Garlic

Caesar Salad

Ahi Tuna Tartare

Filet with Red Wine Sauce

Molten Chocolate Cake with Vanilla Gelato

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

I just have to say...

59 DAYS!!!

.....and I'm already making packing lists LOL

Oh and....

Hey Lurkers!! *waves* Please post!

Honestly, I love feedback and I want to share my countdown excitement with everyone!

 

[disneykibbes5]

I have lurked a couple of times. I must say that I am loving the pics of all the food.
Can't wait to read more

 

[ktdaiwik]

Ok that all looks way to yummy!!!!

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Yay!

58 days!

I have a cute little story for today. I went to a new Mexican restaurant for lunch today and as soon as I walked in the door I was hit with one of the Disney smells! Specifically it was the Coronado Springs/Mexican Pavilion smell. My friend thought I was insane because I had this giddy smile on my face and he couldn't figure out why.

Don't you love when you unexpectedly get hit with something that reminds you of disney? I find most often it is a smell, but music does it too My favorite little sushi place plays the same kind of tranquil music you hear around the Japanese Pavilion and that always does it too