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

[TinkerBelle_325]

LOL I know! They make me hungry too!

Speaking of Food, I've slightly changed my ADRs (parents input)

Here's the new list of places I'll be reviewing...um...eating

- Wolfgang Puck Cafe (dinner)
- Wolfgang Puck Cafe Upstairs (dinner)
- Wolfgang Puck Express (lunch X 2 - see a theme? lol)
- Liberty Tree Tavern (lunch AND dinner)
- Tutto Italia (dinner)
- California Grill (dinner X 2)
- Flame Tree BBQ (lunch)
- Biergarten (dinner)
- Kona Cafe (lunch AND dinner)
- Le Cellier (lunch)
- Garden View Tea (tea )
- Shula's (dinner)
- Chefs de France (lunch)
- Tokyo Dining (dinner)

Looks like my dad also wants to upgrade to concierge upon check-in so *hopefully* I'll be reviewing WL concierge as well.

 

[Donald is #1]

Looks like my dad also wants to upgrade to concierge upon check-in so *hopefully* I'll be reviewing WL concierge as well.

I'm confused! If he wants to do concierge level, why don't you try to change your reservation before you get there?

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Because our reservation uses a PIN code, we cant change it right now but I was told by CRO that we may be able to upgrade upon check-in. Can we please keep this thread flame proof and judgment free. We aren't *expecting* a free upgrade, merely hoping to be able to have our 30% discount PIN rate adjusted to include concierge level.

 

[Donald is #1]

Because our reservation uses a PIN code, we cant change it right now but I was told by CRO that we may be able to upgrade upon check-in. Can we please keep this thread flame proof and judgment free. We aren't *expecting* a free upgrade, merely hoping to be able to have our 30% discount PIN rate adjusted to include concierge level.

Awww, now I understand.

 

[Belle_373]

Cheese Soup - Takeout!

with PRETZEL BREAD!

Mmm...Cheese soup and pretzel bread

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

It's 1 month TODAY!

So sorry that its taken me forever to update! My job has been keeping me VERY busy. So busy in fact that I glanced at the calendar today and proceeded to dance a HUGE happy dance at the realization that my WDW Vacation is a mere 30 days away!

Hehe, I'm not really scared I just love that lil face.

Today I called to book an ADR at Ohana (I had canceled my last one in a big ADR switch) I was amazed to get Sat Aug 16th at 9:30. Wishes it at 10 that night. Awesome

To bring the report up to date, my DINING REVIEWS will include:
Cracker Barrel (lunch Aug 15)
Pepper Market (breakfast & lunch Aug 16)
Ohana (dinner Aug 16)
Kona Cafe (breakfast Aug 17)
Liberty Tree Tavern (lunch Aug 17)
Tutto Italia (dinner Aug 17)
Wolfgang Puck Cafe (lunch Aug 18)
California Grill (dinner Aug 18)
Flame Tree BBQ (lunch Aug 19)
Biergarten (dinner Aug 19)
Roaring Fork (lunch Aug 20)
Kona Cafe (dinner Aug 20)
Le Cellier (lunch Aug 21)
California Grill (dinner Aug 21)
Garden View Tea (lunch Aug 22)
Shula's (dinner Aug 22)
Chefs de France (lunch Aug 23)
Liberty Tree Tavern (dinner Aug 23)
Kona Cafe (lunch Aug 24)
Tokyo Dining (dinner Aug 24)

And a completely non-Disney update......

I got my iPhone 3G yesterday! And i LOVE it!

 

[Belle_373]

whoohoo! One more month!

 

[Donald is #1]

It's 1 month TODAY!

Awesome!

 

[Belle_373]

19 More Days!!!

 

[bigtinklover]

Great PTR. Count me in. I go in 34 days!!! I have a question....I love the picture of Bullseye, is he at MK or DHS? TIA

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

Woohoo! It's 18 days away!!!

Sorry I haven't updated in so long!

Unfortunately the promotion at work was not what I was expecting and I am resigning from the company. I'm a University graduate and its time for me to step outside the world of retail and into the world of Business.

But on to better things! DISNEY!

To Do List:
- conform all ADRs (check!)
- confirm resort requests - Coronado Springs = Casitas 1 or 3, Wilderness Lodge = Preferably Inner Courtyard, rooms near each other, high floor (check!)
- last minute shopping (toiletries, books, magazines, snacks for the plane)
- HAPPY DANCE!

My Dad also surprised me by extending our October 2008 trip. We originally planned for 6 nights at the beginning of October staying at Coronado Springs. Now, we will be going October 24th - November 3rd, 6 nights at the Beach Club and 4 nights at the Polynesian!

THE POLYNESIAN!!! Woohoo! Its my favorite resort and I wasn't expecting to stay there again for over a year. So not only do you have lots of August dining reviews to look forward to, you also have October Food & Wine Festival reviews (including Party for the Senses) reviews to look forward to

 

[Belle_373]

That's Great News!!!

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

OMG I'M LEAVING IN 8 DAYS!!!

I cant believe that my trip is only 8 days away! I've made so many changes since I posted my original plans that I figured now is the perfect time for an update

RESORTS

Aug 15th - 18th
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort
Standard Room
REQUEST: Casitas

Aug 18th - 25th
Disney's Wilderness Lodge Resort
2 Rooms
REQUEST: Inner Courtyard

RESTAURANTS

- Cracker Barrel (Lunch - Buffalo)
- TGI Friday's (Atlanta Airport)
- Pepper Market ( Breakfast & Lunch)
- Wolfgang Puck Express (Lunch)
- Ohana (Dinner)
- Liberty Tree Tavern (Lunch & Dinner)
- Tutto Italia (Dinner)
- California Grill (X2)
- Flame Tree BBQ (Lunch)
- Biergarten (Dinner)
- California Pizza Kitchen (Lunch - Off Property)
- Kona Cafe (Lunch & Dinner)
- Le Cellier (Lunch)
- Garden View Tea (Tea lol)
- Lotus Blossom Cafe & Temporary 9 Dragons Booth (Dinner)
- Tangerine Cafe (Dinner)
- Boulangerie Patisserie (Dessert)
- Chefs de France (Lunch)
- Tokyo Dining (Dinner)
- Sunshine Seasons (Breakfast & Lunch)
- Roaring Forks (Breakfast)
- Main Street Bakery (Breakfast)
- Kona Island Coffee Bar (Breakfast)
- And Lots & Lots of Snacks in between!

ROUGH ITINERARY
August 15th
- Travel Day
- Late Check-in at CSR

August 16th
- Typhoon Lagoon
- Downtown Disney
- Wolfgang Puck Express for Lunch
- Polynesian
- Ohana for Dinner

August 17th
- Magic Kingdom
- Liberty Tree for Lunch
- Epcot
- Tutto Italia for Dinner

August 18th
- Check out of CSR
- Check in to WL
- Grocery Shopping
- Downtown Disney
- California Grill for Dinner

August 19th
- Animal Kingdom
- Flame Tree BBQ for Lunch
- Epcot
- Biergarten for Dinner

August 20th
- Typhoon Lagoon
- Mall at Millenia
- California Pizza Kitchen for Lunch
- Magic Kingdom
- Kona Cafe for Dinner

August 21st
- Epcot
- Le Cellier for Lunch
- Undecided
- California Grill for Dinner

August 22nd
- Typhoon Lagoon
- Garden View Tea for Lunch
- Epcot
- Eat Around the World for Dinner

August 23rd
- MGM
- Chefs de France for Lunch
- Magic Kingdom
- Liberty Tree Tavern for Dinner

August 24th
- Magic Kingdom
- Kona Cafe for Lunch
- Epcot
- Tokyo Dining for Dinner

August 25th
- Downtown Disney
- Wolfgang Puck Express for Lunch
- Flights home

 

[Belle_373]

Wow! I can't believe you will be in disney this week!!! It's so exciting!!!

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

5 DAYS!!!!







Can you tell I'm excited? hehehe!

I started my Dining Review thread tonight! I'll put the link here and its in my signature as well.
10 Day's of Disney Dining Indulgence!

 

[LITTLEKID58]

Hope you have a great time here..

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

4 Days! 4 Days! 4 Days!

*gets out that Tinkerbell note paper again*

To Do

Make Packing List

Start organizing things to pack

Get last minute toiletries, books, snacks etc....

Double, Triple & Quadruple check ADRs

Obsessively check status of flights on AirTran.com

Print out FINAL Master Plan Itinerary

Give copy of Itinerary to Belle_373 (she is one of my bff in real life )

OMG I am so excited that I'm seriously close to bouncing off the walls. Currently I'm still working on packing lists....thus far i have...

PACKING LIST

CARRY ON
- Annual Pass
- Disney Dining Experience Card
- Passport
- Driver's License
- Spending Money
- Wallet
- Travel Wallet (for passport/boarding passes)
- Confirmations (Resorts, Flights, Rental Car)
- Disney Binder (ADRs, Itinerary, Misc.)
- Macbook, case, AC adapter
- iPhone, case, AC adapter
- Camera, case, Battery Charger, 2 X 2GB SD cards
- Books & Magazines
- DVDs
- Snacks & Gum
- Liquids Bag (lipgloss, hand cream, hand sanitizer, body mist, contact solution)
- Contacts, case & solution
- Glasses & case
- Sunglasses & case
- Journal & pen

CHECKED BAGS
- Tshirts (5 from Old Navy, 5 from The Gap)
- Tank Tops (12 from Old Navy, 2 from New York & Co)
- Fancy/Dress Tops (3 from New York & Co, 1 from Reitmans)
- Capris (Black X2, Khaki, White, Denim)
- Shorts (Black & Grey, Khaki)
- Jeans (Light & Dark)
- Black Pants
- Khakis
- Bathing Suits (X4)
- Sarongs (X2)
- Flip Flops (WAY too many lol)
- Dress Sandals (brown)
- Sketchers (X2)
- Running Shoes (Black & White)
- Water Shoes (for Typhoon)
- PJs (got the cutest Tinkerbell ones from Walmart today!)
- Room Key/Money Boxes (waterproof for Typhoon)
- Spray Fan

TOILETRIES
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Facial Clenser
- Astringent
- Moisturizer w/ SPF 25
- Clinique Cream
- Deodorant
- Hairbrush (x2)
- JoiWhip Mousse
- Hair Clips
- Hair Elastics
- Hair Straightener
- Straightening Spray
- Shampoo & Conditioner
- Leave in Conditioning Spray
- Neutrogena Spray SPF 30
- MAKEUP (too much to list )
- Sephora Brush Set
- Contacts
- Cotton Balls & Qtips
- Bandaids
- Polysporin
- Medications (advil, claritin etc..)

I'm SURE I'm missing things LOL. This is why my mom and i are paranoid and always check each others suitcases before we leave. Ahhhh I cant wait! I want it to be Friday right now!!

 

[aspen37]

I love all of your pictures WOW. You have the best food pictures I have seen on the Dis. I hope you have a great trip! Can't wait for more pictures. I have 39 more days before I get to go.
Have you eaten at Narcoossees? If so do you have any pictures? We stayed at the Grand Floridian in December but did not eat there. Have fun in WDW.

 

[TinkerBelle_325]

I love all of your pictures WOW. You have the best food pictures I have seen on the Dis. I hope you have a great trip! Can't wait for more pictures. I have 39 more days before I get to go.
Have you eaten at Narcoossees? If so do you have any pictures? We stayed at the Grand Floridian in December but did not eat there. Have fun in WDW.

Hi!

Thank you so much for your compliments about my food pictures!

I've never eaten at Narcoosee's but im thinking about dining there in either October or March.

 

[aspen37]

Hi!

Thank you so much for your compliments about my food pictures!

I've never eaten at Narcoosee's but im thinking about dining there in either October or March.

Hi Tink,

We are going to eat there on September 24th. If you are interested I can let you know how it is? I bought a MacBOOK in May so the info on iwork is also very useful.