Biscuit's Grand Adventure | An epic tale three decades in the making!

[Backstage_Gal]

It was hot. I was sweating. I was tired. I was carrying Tahli and my backpack. It was really hot. I was anxious. I was irritated at myself. I was sweating. It was infernally hot. I was in pain. Prospects of death flashed before my eyes. I was sweating. I had spotted the sign for the place a couple of days before on way to the Friendships so I was good to go on navigation. I can’t tell you the relief I felt when finally we saw this:

but how did you REALLY feel?

LOL, another great update, loved it. Glad you enjoyed your meal.

 

[jcc0621]

Good call. Seems like a lot of reviews (both good and bad) are bandwagon postings. You either get lots of good or lots of bad. But that's just my 2 cents. Which will buy you...well....nothing really unless you have 4 quarters. Then I suppose you could get a coupla of pressed pennies out of the deal.

 

[Diamondintheruff]

Yeah, they still fit you in!

We had good luck getting squeezed in when we were late once too! Mind you it was the wave and not le cellier.

I do love that soup!

 

[whogirl'smom]

Love Le Cellier. It was worth every drop of sweat to get there!

 

[eandesmom]

an update!

You've been missed.

Greetings friends! I apologize for the severe delay in posting. It has been a wild and wacky month thus far. Quick life update - I am in the same department, but have a completely different job now. Basically I work with other reps now instead of customers. (If your are familiar with call center jargon, it’s an SME/IHD role.) Tracy is finally getting her room like she wants it at school. Hailee is loving Kindergarten, and Tahli is having a stellar year in 2nd grade.

I’m hoping things will settle down a bit now. Every time I have attempted to sit down to work on an update, something would invariably come up to pull me away. Yet I knew that eventually, I could pick up where we left off. It’s a good thing too. Because the best part about writing this all out is remembering the joy and blessing that the trip was for us.

This is why TR's exist, to stretch out the magic. I'm glad to hear things have settled at work and all the girls are doing well.

We waited, and waited and waited some more. I was really getting antsy by this point. At 1:10 a bus finally pulled in. I figured, okay, Epcot was close, we may be able to load quick, book it through the park, and still MAYBE get seated. Then the bus started lowering. This of course meant an ECV had to be unloaded. Then another had to be loaded and then the herd of guests in the queue had to be loaded. By the time the bus left it was 1:23. NOT a good sign.

I decided to try to see what our options were so I pulled out “The Plan” notebook so I could call Disney Dining with our reservation number and discovered something SHOCKING. HORRIFYING. Downright gut wrenching. Our Dining reservation was NOT at 1:30 as my EMH fried brain cells had recalled. It was at 1:00 PM. My poor fat little heart almost burst at that point. This was a restaurant I had wanted to try for YEARS. And now, thanks to a rusty memory and lousy bus timing, we were going to be arriving nearly an hour past due at one of the most difficult tables to score in all of Disneydom. GREAT BISCUITS A BURNIN!

Reminding myself that panicking was not a productive endeavor, I went ahead and called Disney Dining for direction. The lady who answered was fairly certain that Le Cellier would give us the boot and suggested Le Chefs De France as an alternative. They had several openings left so I advised her I would call back later, but for now, DON’T CANCEL MY RESSIE.

The CM who checked us in asked how he could help us. I gave him my info, told our sad story (which may have been embellished with tales of rescuing orphans and stopping a wayward meteor) and then threw myself upon the mercy of the court. He did some official looking computer clacking, stared at the screen, clacked some more, scowled, said “I’ll have to talk to the manager,” grabbed a radio, said “hold on” and then left.

Now my question is, if you have a radio, why do you need to go anywhere to talk to somebody? But I digress. A few minutes later he came back and said “We can seat you, if you don’t mind waiting 45 minutes.” Mind? DUDE! It would take me that long to schlep my exhausted super-sized derriere over to France and get a table there. I had the urge to give him a bear hug and yell “I LOVE YOU MAN!” but I wasn’t sure how they take that sort of thing Canada.

Now that I'd love to see. Preferably on YouTube. The image of a bear hug, "I love you man" and LeCellier has me grinning like an idiot. You crack me up!

I can only imagine the sheer relief. There is nothing worse than being trapped in transportation trying to meet a deadline. Disney or otherwise!

I figured with time to kill and bad park planning to atone for, the best way to make it up would be to grab everyone’s park tickets and hike over to the Land to score some Soarin Fastpasses. I immediately set out on my quest and when I arrived at the Land, I discovered the return time was 6:30. Which at 2:00 PM seemed both odd and exhilarating. That is until I heard the cast member bellowing out that the machines were down. That was when the phone rang. Tracy told me they were being seated. NOW. Less than 10 minutes after being told it would be 45. Without me. In direct violation of the known laws of Disney Dining “all parties must be present” protocol. For the second time this trip. Hold on Ethel, I’m heading back to ya!

I mentioned earlier in this narrative that I am big fan of Beer-Cheese soup. (At least I think I did. I’m getting old and these sorts of things are difficult to recall at times.) I first tried it when Tracy and I ate at Café Odyssey at the Mall of America in Minneapolis for our third anniversary. (It went out of business shortly afterwards so I’m not really sure how to take that.) Anyway, since that first bite, I was hooked. Even though I’m not a beer drinker, the stuff makes fantastic soup. Not mention crab boil, grilled chicken and deep-fry batter. I’m digressing again aren’t I?

Maybe it was because I had never been to Le Cellier and thus had no prior comparison, maybe it was because it’s been a while since I had a good bowl of cheese soup, I can’t really say. All I know is, I liked it. In fact, I’d even go so far as to say I REALLY liked it. In fact I’ll just lay all the cards on the table and tell you I loved the stuff. Which only goes to prove one thing. When it comes to food, taste is subjective. As is fashion….to a point.
All in all I have to say it was a great meal. I know not everyone is feeling the joy for Le Cellier, but for us, it was an all around hit. I would definitely eat here again, Lord willing and the creek don’t rise. It was on my top 3 of the trip.

You have some pretty amazing Disney Dining karma! Someday I'll go here but not this next trip. there is something about August heat and a big steak dinner that isn't working for me. Mama Melrose though we are going to try for...if the fantasmic gods are willing.

SO good to have you back!

 

[shebaxric]

It was hot. I was sweating. I was tired. I was carrying Tahli and my backpack. It was really hot. I was anxious. I was irritated at myself. I was sweating. It was infernally hot. I was in pain. Prospects of death flashed before my eyes. I was sweating. I had spotted the sign for the place a couple of days before on way to the Friendships so I was good to go on navigation. I can’t tell you the relief I felt when finally we saw this:

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Okay, I posted and it isn't here??? Well, I'm re-posting! I'm sorry that Biscuit was not in top form, EMH overload perhaps? I'm glad that you got to Le Cellier, one of my favorites. I've been there twice and have really enjoyed it both times, so I'm really glad you enjoyed it for the most part. That pic of Tahli snagging the s'more was one of those priceless pics!

 

[Connie96]

Good to have you back, GB! I'm glad to hear that things are settling back into place again.

Ya know, it's kinda nuts the way that WDW has forced everyone into this dining plan frenzy. I mean, I LOVE to eat and I routinely plan my days around meal times because the world may actually come to an end if I somehow managed to miss a meal. But, I also love to take my WDW vacation as it comes. Luckily, for each of our four trips, DH and I have always visited WDW during the off season, so we've never once made a reservation or waited more that just a few minutes to get a table. We just walked up to whatever was close when we got hungry. But, with all that I've read lately, it sounds like that type of touring is a thing of the past. It's a real bummer.

Anyway. I'm very happy to hear that Le Cellier lived up to your expectations. Looking forward to the next update!

 

[Rebecuberduber]

Yay, an update! Mmm, that cheese soup looks good. My husband's lactoseintollerant so those types of dishes are rare treats for me. I love the presentation on the desserts. That chocolate moose is adorable. I'm so glad it all worked out for you.

 

[MrsSpratt]

YAY!

Mrs. Spratt

 

[GreatBiscuit]

Don't ya just hate when stuff like that happens!? I guess you chalk that up to one of those "duh" moments. Ah well, all's well that ends well.

My thoughts exactly!

Those steaks look mighty fine, my friend. Mighty fine. I'd say though for a lot of extraneous hoopla, it was really just a scoop of ice cream. Bummer on the taters.

They not only looked mighty fine, they WERE mighty fine!

Okay. Le Cellier....your journey to get there alone is worth reading this last installment! I can't believe you were off by 1/2 hour...how did that happen oh great one.

I don’t know WHAT happened! It was not a happy moment.

I'm just gonna say restaurant restrooms are a little bit o heaven for me. I guess you dropped a duece....

Dang skippy.

I'm glad you had a great meal and hope that continues throughout your trip!

We only had one bad dining experience. And that was a “popular” spot.

You know, I've never had a problem being seated when showing up late for an ADR. I think they are pretty understanding of all the effort it takes just to get to the parks ( meteors, emergency medical assistance, etc). Glad they let you in

Me too! I was hungry after all that hero business.

I LOVED Le Cellier the one time we ate there as well. Has their rep gone down lately? I didn't know that, I guess I don't spend much time on the dining board. Anyway, you liked it, so that's two of us at least!

I usually spend 99.358 percent of my time on the TR boards. I did venture off occasionally when planning the trip, but rarely go anywhere else on the DIS these days.

but how did you REALLY feel?

LOL, another great update, loved it. Glad you enjoyed your meal.

Hey Marita! We had a great lunch that is for sure!

I’m glad I’m not the only one laughing at my cornball humor.

Yeah, they still fit you in!

We had good luck getting squeezed in when we were late once too! Mind you it was the wave and not le cellier.

Awesome! I don’t know if it’s some sort of rule or if they were just being all magical and stuff, but I was definitely happy.

I do love that soup!

GOOOOD stuff.

Love Le Cellier. It was worth every drop of sweat to get there!

Amen sister!

This is why TR's exist, to stretch out the magic. I'm glad to hear things have settled at work and all the girls are doing well.

I’m def milking this trip for all the magic it’s worth.

Now that I'd love to see. Preferably on YouTube. The image of a bear hug, "I love you man" and LeCellier has me grinning like an idiot. You crack me up!

See now you’re putting evil genius ideas in my head. Hmm…have to work that angle next trip around.

I can only imagine the sheer relief. There is nothing worse than being trapped in transportation trying to meet a deadline. Disney or otherwise!

That is for sure!

You have some pretty amazing Disney Dining karma! Someday I'll go here but not this next trip. there is something about August heat and a big steak dinner that isn't working for me. Mama Melrose though we are going to try for...if the fantasmic gods are willing.

Hope you get the MM Fantasmic!

Okay, I posted and it isn't here??? Well, I'm re-posting! I'm sorry that Biscuit was not in top form, EMH overload perhaps? I'm glad that you got to Le Cellier, one of my favorites. I've been there twice and have really enjoyed it both times, so I'm really glad you enjoyed it for the most part. That pic of Tahli snagging the s'more was one of those priceless pics!

Sorry your post vanished. That’s a bummer! You have to love it when the kids grab all your goodies.

Ya know, it's kinda nuts the way that WDW has forced everyone into this dining plan frenzy. I mean, I LOVE to eat and I routinely plan my days around meal times because the world may actually come to an end if I somehow managed to miss a meal. But, I also love to take my WDW vacation as it comes. Luckily, for each of our four trips, DH and I have always visited WDW during the off season, so we've never once made a reservation or waited more that just a few minutes to get a table. We just walked up to whatever was close when we got hungry. But, with all that I've read lately, it sounds like that type of touring is a thing of the past. It's a real bummer.

I remember from early trips when you could just stop at guest services to get a table at any rest you wanted. On our honeymoon, we walked into Tony’s and the place was virtually empty. I guess one thing the Dining Plan does well is keep the restaurants working at capacity.

Yay, an update! Mmm, that cheese soup looks good. My husband's lactoseintollerant so those types of dishes are rare treats for me. I love the presentation on the desserts. That chocolate moose is adorable. I'm so glad it all worked out for you.

You gotta getcha some! It is MMMMMMMMMMM-tasty!

YAY!

Mrs. Spratt

 

[jordanyosh]

Glad you're back posting!

 

[GreatBiscuit]

Glad you're back posting!

Me too! Now if I can just get caught up on all the TR's I've subcribed to, I'll be doing good.

 

[brookelizabeth]

I had gone beyond sweating to leaving a slime trail like some giant Cowboys jersey-wearing mutated snail. (Yeah…that was TMI…I know…but it’s too late now.)

You never fail to make me laugh out loud!

Glad to hear all is well in the Biscuit Family. I hope you are enjoying your new position. I was recently told I was an SME for a particular item with our software. I COMPLETELY disagreed! I just act like I know.

Anyway-great update!! We loved LeCellier too and at some point in the future I'll do the ADR dance for it again, it's worth the work it takes to get-even if it means running through Future World TWICE in the blazing hot sun!

 

[GreatBiscuit]

You never fail to make me laugh out loud!

Glad to hear all is well in the Biscuit Family. I hope you are enjoying your new position. I was recently told I was an SME for a particular item with our software. I COMPLETELY disagreed! I just act like I know.

It's always a bit daunting when they slap the SME label on you. I was a SME for a year in my old dept and it can be a bit tough to live up to. Of course a fellow Dis loving co-worker took to calling me Mister SMEe which no one else got but I thought was crazy funny. It's all good though. 90% of my job is research and reminding. Basically, this is where you go, these are the steps you take type stuff.

Anyway-great update!! We loved LeCellier too and at some point in the future I'll do the ADR dance for it again, it's worth the work it takes to get-even if it means running through Future World TWICE in the blazing hot sun!

I concur! In a perfect world, you'd have some of Joe's grilled brats, served in a pretzel bread bun to dip in the cheese soup. Mmmmm I may have invented culinary perfection. Tell Joe if he uses that combo to win a Food Network challenge or something to get me Paula Dean's autograph.

 

[All7OfUs]

It's always a bit daunting when they slap the SME label on you. I was a SME for a year in my old dept and it can be a bit tough to live up to. Of course a fellow Dis loving co-worker took to calling me Mister SMEe which no one else got but I thought was crazy funny. It's all good though. 90% of my job is research and reminding. Basically, this is where you go, these are the steps you take type stuff.


I concur! In a perfect world, you'd have some of Joe's grilled brats, served in a pretzel bread bun to dip in the cheese soup. Mmmmm I may have invented culinary perfection. Tell Joe if he uses that combo to win a Food Network challenge or something to get me Paula Dean's autograph.

You guys totally crack me up! For us who are NOT in the know, could these 3 sweet little letters stand for:

Some Moldy Elbows?
Same Monkey Excrement?
Silly Moronic Excitement??

Maybe one of those describes what you really do??

Yes, I think you've actually hit on it- "culinary perfection". Add an ice cold pink lemonade- oh wait, no, this a GUY'S TR--- let's see, an ice cold Coke, and there you have it! ( I was gonna say beer, but I think you don't imbibe)

 

[GreatBiscuit]

You guys totally crack me up! For us who are NOT in the know, could these 3 sweet little letters stand for:

Some Moldy Elbows?
Same Monkey Excrement?
Silly Moronic Excitement??

Maybe one of those describes what you really do??

Yes, I think you've actually hit on it- "culinary perfection". Add an ice cold pink lemonade- oh wait, no, this a GUY'S TR--- let's see, an ice cold Coke, and there you have it! ( I was gonna say beer, but I think you don't imbibe)

LOL! Sorry to confuse. SME - Subject Matter Expert / IHD - Internal Help Desk. In a call center, the SME (pronounced Smee) answers questions other reps have about their calls. Why don't the supervisors do that? In every call center I've been in, the supervisors in tech support don't really know that much about tech issues. They are there to handle schedules, approve leave and oversee productivity. I used to laugh when a cust came on the line and immediately demanded a supv because from a support standpoint, they are actually making themselves wait LONGER since the sup will have to re transfer the call back to a tech to troubleshoot. You can be a generalized SME to cover whatever questions come up in your dept or a specialized SME supporing a specific system for the entire company. In my current job our team serves a general SME's, and I mostly answer questions via IM, and on complex issues, go to reps desks to assist. We also represent the dept on ticket escalations and bridge calls with development and engineering / track chronic issues/develop tech support guidelines.

Hopefully that helps...but I am half asleep and cannot guarantee the logic of this posting...plus I'm typing on my phone so who knows what typos lurk herein.

 

[PrincessV]

Le Cellier is dark. Very dark.

Even during the day? Good to know; I've only ever been after dark.

I was even more nervous when I discovered the Epcot queue was empty. That could only mean one thing. The bus pulling out of the drive must have been an Epcot bus.

Nooooo!!!!

Our Dining reservation was NOT at 1:30 as my EMH fried brain cells had recalled. It was at 1:00 PM.

Double NO!!!!!

“We can seat you, if you don’t mind waiting 45 minutes.”

Have more beautiful words ever been uttered?!

The Filet was paired with a wild mushroom risotto and I gotta say both were fantastic.

Yay! I'll admit that I'm a total filet snob, and the one I had at Le Cell was one of the best I've tried. The recent reports of mediocrity had me worried.

Oh and if you were waiting on the stall, sorry about that. There was a certain Disboard tradition involving the Canada pavilion that just had to be honored.

 

[GreatBiscuit]

Even during the day? Good to know; I've only ever been after dark.

Yep..not windows...just dim lighting.

Yay! I'll admit that I'm a total filet snob, and the one I had at Le Cell was one of the best I've tried. The recent reports of mediocrity had me worried.

All I know is this. It was fork-tender, grilled to perfection and the sauce was mondo yummy.

Gone, but not forgotten.

 

[KittyKat08]

Awesome update!

I'm so glad you got your meal that you have been waiting forever for. I was on the edge of my seat for a minute there waiting to see what was going to happen.

 

[burly]

HI GB
1. Get ADR
2. get the time you want
3. make it there on time
4. pretzel bread
5. beer cheese soup
6. filet
7. moose mousse

its a goal.........
one day..........

great update!