Glad Sci-Fi worked out for you! I have been to MM and for us it was just okay. We are trying Sci-Fi for the first time this Sept. I know it gets kind of mixed reviews, but for some reason I really want to try it! I can see how it wouldn't be the best in your situation, what with the two babies and wanting to have a conversation and all.
Good to know about your Mama Melrose experience. We've never been there because it never seemed like a "must do", but there are not a lot of restaurant options at DHS, so I've been curious about it. I think everyone should try Sci Fi. It's a unique atmosphere and the burgers and shakes are quite good. However, not the most conducive to conversation.
You have me on the edge of my seat for the next update!
What did you forget?!?!! You better so an update soon! I must know!!!
Sorry to disappoint, but you guys are gonna be waiting for more than the next update. Because 24 hours in real time = a whole bunch of updates, the way I'm going.
Sorry! I had no idea that line would be
such a big deal.
I'm glad Sci-Fi ended up working out for the group, even if it wasn't the ideal seating situation. The waitress was pretty great with the toddlers! I'm glad they did so well throughout the meal. I can't say our first experience with Paxton there was as nice, but he has definitely gotten better.
I was a bit worried, because I've read those TRs with toddler troubles at Sci Fi and I didn't know what to expect with Izzy. But, we didn't really have a choice, so went with it. And, luckily, it went about as well as it could. I think it helped that there was a lot for her to look at (cars, another baby, a big screen, etc.) And ice cream, of course.
Izzy looks so happy at the Osborne Lights! I pretty much have that same reaction when we go see them.
Really incredible, though. My favorite thing to do on Christmas trips to WDW!
Yes, they are pretty awesome. I just can never get over how much time and effort and precision it must take to put them up each year.
I can barely handle sloppily throwing out some lights around our house for the holidays.
I can see where you're coming from when you say Sci Fi wasn't the best choice for places to eat with a big group and babies. Alex and I enjoy the shakes there, but I can't imagine trying to feed a baby without some kind of highchair table or regular table for them to eat from. I mean, I know it's possible, but in my mind it just means more work for the parents. You had to spoon feed the pickles and mashed potatos and ice cream to her.
Yes, the shakes there are GREAT! But, yeah, the feeding was a little awkward. Especially because we never did spoon feeding with Izzy. We followed the "baby led weaning" method of introducing solids to her, so she was feeding herself from the beginning. And I'm sure she would've fed herself the ice cream if there was any place to set it that she could reach. She did fine with it, though. Thank goodness for her snack cup of puffs, easy-to-hold pouches, and that little cup of goldfish!
It's great that you had a attentive server, though. Little things like extra bowls of mashed potatoes and goldfish can really go a long way in making an overall meal better.
Yes, she really made this meal a success for us. Wish I knew her name to recommend her. Those little touches were so nice.
As awesome as RNRC is, I think the Osbourne Lights were worth going to over the coasters. But it's terrible that they gave you a headache! I'm sorry to hear that all the stimulation was too much. I can see how that would happen, though. It's a lot to take in.
Yeah, and the coasters can be done during the day - this was the only chance we had for the Osborne Lights, though, so it was a no-brainer. The sudden headache was crazy, though. It freaked me out a bit because that had never happened to me before. But it went away and I was fine after, so
How helpful of Mama Melrose to get you a table at Sci Fi, I honestly didn't know restaurants did that! And that Sci-Fi turned out pretty good (though I was cringing the whole time, this was one of our all time worst meals with Aria
)
I didn't know they did that either. So, I guess the lesson we've learned here is: if you want to go to Sci Fi, but don't have an ADR, head on over to Mama Melrose.
Hopefully next time you go (whenever that may be), Aria will have a great time.
and your evening seeing the lights and the bus ride (I totally laughed out loud when you said you continued awkwardly walking with them after saying goodbye) sounded awesome too.
It was a good evening. Saying goodbye and staying together was SO awkward.
Who knew they'd be walking down the bus loading area?
Your cliffie is so mean, and I have no idea what it could be! hmmmm.
Man, I really had no idea I had that good of a cliffhanger. I'll just say that it's not life or death and everyone is fine and there's nothing scary...but it is something that I'm still disappointed about to this day.
and thank you! 
Very flattering! Keep on going with the debt pay down. For us, it seemed like an impossible dream nearly the whole time. We had a plan and followed it as best we could and, sure enough, one day we were done. Now we only have mortgage debt (which we are paying extra on to be done early). No credit card debt and no car loans. (Side note - paying for a car in cash (well, check) is a crazy feeling). You can do it!
So, Weet-Bix are good, huh? I'll have to remember that if/when I ever get to Australia. 
