Calling all Kentucky Bluegrass DVCers

[KYCruiseCrazy]

The fact that they are making Le Cellier a signature meal makes me very very sad .

We love the steaks here and the creme brulee is to die for, I just don't think it is work 2 table service credits to eat there so this will probably be the last year we enjoy eating there, unless we hit the lottery and go with the deluxe dining plan in the future.

Hmmmmmmm STEAK!!!!!!!!

I agree the steaks and creme brulee are wonderful at Le Cellier. We will try to do Le Cellier for CP in December next year. Could not get the time I wanted so had to switch to the Rose & Crown this year.

We will just make plans at the Turf Club for our steak and of course I always have to stop in at Boulangerie Patisserie to get my creme brulee fix.

What would be a good time to eat here and still watch Illuminations? How is the turf club at SSR?

The filet and pretzel bread are my favorites at Le Cellier. I liked the choc moose desert - tasted great and cute. We asked our server in October what was going to change when they moved to signature, and she said probably the "speed" of the restaurant. She said she had been working there a while and would not be there the 1st of the year for the switch (her time was up). She was an excellent server - one of the best - so I don't think she was lying. I guess that has been one of my disappointments with the signature places - the time it takes for the meal. I'm sure that's one of those fancy restaurant things, but with 2 children, too much time leads to disaster.

Big steak and ohhhhhh that pretzel bread I guess not all Disney restaurants are made for children. I hear ya on the kids and having to wait(like they are going to be good even at WDW)

Well, Carnival Cruise arrived back into port. I think about getting brave enough to try one and then a story like that.

Go on a cruise after that? What ever happened to back up systems?

 

[AirGoofy]

What would be a good time to eat at Le Cellier and still watch Illuminations? How is the turf club at SSR?

We had one of the 1st dinner ADRs for Le Cellier and were in/out in an hour. Once they go signature, that time is expected to increase. The trick with Illuminations is where you want to stand. If you want to be the 1st around the lagoon, then plan to get there early. Also, it depends on what time of year you are going.

The Turf Club is excellent. I love Prime Rib, and they had the best Prime Rib cut I have ever had - seasoned and cooked perfectly. The service was a little slower than Le Cellier, but still pretty good.

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

We had one of the 1st dinner ADRs for Le Cellier and were in/out in an hour. Once they go signature, that time is expected to increase. The trick with Illuminations is where you want to stand. If you want to be the 1st around the lagoon, then plan to get there early. Also, it depends on what time of year you are going.

The Turf Club is excellent. I love Prime Rib, and they had the best Prime Rib cut I have ever had - seasoned and cooked perfectly. The service was a little slower than Le Cellier, but still pretty good.

Sorry if you thought I was talking about Le Cellier. I was wondering if anyone has had dinner at Rose and Crown during Illuminations?

Hmmmmm Prime Rib. Is it better then Las Vegas?

 

[KyDVC]

We have eaten at the Rose and Crown in order to see Illuminations. A couple of times we were seated outside and had a great view. Once it was really cold but they had standing heaters that made being outside bearable. The last time we were there, we could not sit outside. As it got time for Illuminations, they allowed the inside diners to go outside to a viewing area beside the restaurant. It was crowded but was a good view. We have ADRs for the Rose and Crown at 8:05pm one night during our Dec. trip. At that late time we should not have any trouble being able to stay and see the show.

 

[Rest&Relax]

What would be a good time to eat here and still watch Illuminations? How is the turf club at SSR?


This will be our first time to eat at Rose & Crown so I'm interested to see how their food is. I have always heard mixed reviews. I would think if you have ADR's around 8:00 you should not have problems watching Illuminations but watch out for smoke if it is blowing the right way.

We like the Turf Club. They have Prime Rib, New York Strip, & a pork tenderloin that is very good.
We have even walked in without ADR's at times if you go early.


Go on a cruise after that? What ever happened to back up systems?[/QUOTE]

Have not cancelled my DCL yet. Leaving 12-11-10 for the Western Caribbean. Figure that happens one out of million trips so I'm good for several trips now.

 

[AirGoofy]

An awful rainy day today, and stuck in traffic on I-64 driving through Louisville. I thought, there's I-65. If I go South, then it's only 13 hours more to WDW. I guess my family would be upset ....

 

[Rest&Relax]

Rain I can handle, we have not seen that for a while. It's the busy days at work that is killing me. We just keep counting, 19 more days to relaxation!!

 

[KyCruisinSusan]

Rain I can handle, we have not seen that for a while. It's the busy days at work that is killing me. We just keep counting, 19 more days to relaxation!!

22 more days for us, during that time I have to write an 6-8 pg research paper , prepare a 15min powerpoint presentation , and take a final exam in philosophy and celtic culture

 

[AirGoofy]

Only 134 days left for us.

 

[KyCruisinSusan]

17 days, 17 days, we leave in 17 days, it can't get here soon enough, we leave in 17 days (to the tune of Jingle Bells)

If time flies when you're having fun why does it draaaag so slowly when you're impatiently waiting for it to go by?

Even with all the things I have to get done for school between now and then the time is still dragggggging by.

I know, I know before I realize it it will be here and be over with and then I'll have nothing left but memories and plans to make for the next trip in July 12' and I'll be waiting for time to drag by once again.

 

[AirGoofy]

Happy Thanksgiving to all here in the KY thread. After a fabulous day with the in-laws, I thought about how many points it would take for a Thanksgiving stay next year - Wed, Thurs, Fri, Sat nights - and airfare back. Or, perhaps take the dds (8,6) out of school a couple days and make it a whole week.

 

[mic_KY_mouses]

Yes, Happy Thanksgiving to all! I am so wishing I was at WDW today. We had a wonderful Thanksgiving at Churchill Downs, but the sloppy track and rain, rain, rain left me thinking about the visit when we first bought DVC in 2001. We were walking around MGM (DHS) in shorts eating turkey legs!!! Now we are here in KY waiting for the snow....

 

[Rest&Relax]

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!! Hope everyone had a great day! I know I have many thanks to give plus one big thanks of being DVC members.

Have been very busy trying to get things done before leaving in 11 days. I have a few days off from work now with the Thanksgiving break and hoping to get things accomplished. Also trying to figure out next years plans.

Very thankful for my DVC and my family. Happy Thanksgiving to all!

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving. We have snow falling outside right now. It was 67 this am. Now a little snow

 

[AirGoofy]

Put out the decorations yesterday. There was still some snow on the ground in the non-sunny areas. I thought - what would the temp be if I lived in WDW? Maybe we can just move into a 2 BR for free at one of the resorts.

 

[Rest&Relax]

Christmas tree up, outside decorations up, still need to do some final touches outside before I officially turn on the lights. Still have inside decorating to do, hope to finish up in the next 2 days so I can then start getting things together to leave next week.
Looking forward to the warm weather and all the Christmas decorations at WDW and on the Magic!

 

[KYCruiseCrazy]

Got the tree up yesterday with DW and got the stuff outside going. Anyone want to post a photo of your lights or tree??

 

[lmshaggard]

20 days and counting - can't wait to get home!!! Am so very excited to share a wonderful christmas time trip at Disney with family who has never been!

 

[Rest&Relax]

5 more days and we will be walking down Main Street in Magic Kingdom!! Ready to sit back and relax and enjoy the Christmas season.

 

[AirGoofy]

Does anyone take their Christmas decorations with them to WDW to decorate?