jory29
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Congrats, I love your story, that is so awesome!!!
We went to the BB once, with our family, and the price was very $$$ but we all found something we liked, and it was very good! We considered the chance to dine there to be a once in a lifetime opportunity, and it was fantastic, we got water side seating, if you are trying for that, when you make your booking, be sure to ask for earliest seating available, and then mention you would really prefer waterside seating and would be willing to wait, when you 'check in.'
The gumbo was super, the monte cristo so heavy and rich I could only eat 1/4 of it, and I am pooh sized, so you know it's rich when I say that... it *was* good, though. I am REALLY glad that you said that the menu looks great because since we have been there, the menu has changed... we wanted to go there some time this year to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, but nothing seems to appeal, and if it does, (steak, lol) it's too $$$.
But... your trip is paid for, and I think you guys more than well deserve a meal there, and will really enjoy it. It really is a must-do.
Remember too, when in the park, to ask if it is at all possible to ride on the Lilly Belle train - we were able to do that once, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and it is free - if they have conductors available, they may do that for you. Good luck, and we hope to see a TR from you!!

Edited to add: Sounds like there may be a 'set' budget for meals, and remember, you can cut corners on other costs of food, such as: sharing counter service meals amongst all of you -if there are 7 of you, and obviously 5 of those are kids, perhaps 3 or 4 adult meals will pan out, as well, you can ask for cups of water (free), or order a few large sodas NO ICE, since it is cold already, and ask for extra cups... we cut corners when we are in the parks and no one has batted an eye. If you don't share meals I can almost guarantee that you will be throwing the leftovers out if you order one meal per person...
P.S... You know you are Californiamomof5grls now, right?
I couldn't find the Ellen youtube link, I would love to see it - if you can post it here, or send me a PM, I'd love to see it. 

The gumbo was super, the monte cristo so heavy and rich I could only eat 1/4 of it, and I am pooh sized, so you know it's rich when I say that... it *was* good, though. I am REALLY glad that you said that the menu looks great because since we have been there, the menu has changed... we wanted to go there some time this year to celebrate our 20th wedding anniversary, but nothing seems to appeal, and if it does, (steak, lol) it's too $$$.
But... your trip is paid for, and I think you guys more than well deserve a meal there, and will really enjoy it. It really is a must-do.
Remember too, when in the park, to ask if it is at all possible to ride on the Lilly Belle train - we were able to do that once, and thoroughly enjoyed the experience, and it is free - if they have conductors available, they may do that for you. Good luck, and we hope to see a TR from you!!


Edited to add: Sounds like there may be a 'set' budget for meals, and remember, you can cut corners on other costs of food, such as: sharing counter service meals amongst all of you -if there are 7 of you, and obviously 5 of those are kids, perhaps 3 or 4 adult meals will pan out, as well, you can ask for cups of water (free), or order a few large sodas NO ICE, since it is cold already, and ask for extra cups... we cut corners when we are in the parks and no one has batted an eye. If you don't share meals I can almost guarantee that you will be throwing the leftovers out if you order one meal per person...
P.S... You know you are Californiamomof5grls now, right?

