CRAZY DIS ASIANS! A Sept 2018 TR...COMPLETED 6/1 The last day!!

[Tracy161]

Aww you are so sweet to think that layers of sweat look good but THANK YOU.

Think of it more as a glisten

 

[PlutosRHM55]

It felt awhile since I last read one of your TRs and then in perusing I come across this so I decided to join in! So far seems like such a fun trip and I'm loving your little vlog clips you are adding, they're so cute. Lowkey makes me miss the days when I attempted vlogging lol (never again.)

So sorry to hear about your recent loss. Sending some pixie dust and positive thoughts your way.

 

[chunkymonkey]

As much as I enjoy dinner at Cape May, this was probably a very good idea!

I agree! I think if it were cold I would have worked up an appetite no problem but in the summer it just couldn't be done!

I love these ears! Wherever did they come from? You look fab. Cool shades! You look like a movie star, which is totally appropriate for DHS!

Thanks I bought an entire set of ears from Aloha Ears Designs, they used to have an etsy store but now they have their own website. They are interchangeable which is cool so I just have one headband and interchange the ears and the bows.

Aww you are sweet! I was all sweaty but I'll take that!!

Ugghh, I'd feel the same way! I need lighter summery type foods in this kind of heat. It was weird enough to celebrate Halloween when it was 95 degrees out on our trip.

Right? So weird! It was also almost 2 months from Halloween but leave it to Disney to extend everything to make some $$$.

I was really behind but just read your H&V review. I’m putting it on our AdR list for end of August thanks to your review & all the cute characters in their costumes.

Awesome! I hope you all enjoy it! I'm not sure when they switch over to Halloween but it's usually around the time the first Halloween party starts.

Thank you so much...it was the one month anniversary of her death yesterday. It is so weird because you keep wanting to call or look forward to something you always did together. Then you remember how different things are now. I am coping and trying my best to live the way she would want me to. How are you doing?

A few days ago was the one month anniversary of my dad's death too. It's so surreal. I feel like the grief hit me a little later...the first week after his passing everything was so fuzzy and I was in almost a robot-like state, maybe I was in denial or I felt like I had to stay strong for my family. But now the reality sets in from time to time and I get my moments of sadness. I guess everyone deals with grief differently. I hope you are doing well, and I guess that is all we can do for now, take it day by day. Planning Disney trips certainly helps!

This is a great picture!

It was so cute!! I love Donald!

How did she keep her Toy Story outfit looking so fresh? It's as though she was carrying a full size garment bag!

Haha these dresses have a very forgiving material! They are like a poly blend and luckily do not wrinkle easily.

Now I am curious......

 

[chunkymonkey]

You know I would. I've done some fairly interesting photos already at WDW.

We shall have a photo shoot then when we meet. Please practice your contortion and your gymnastics.

Odd. You'd think, him being a rebel and all, that it would increase.

I'm not sure, people are kinda upset that he is now a force ghost so devalued the currency as a result.

LOL!! If you're on Letter F, you have a long ways to go. But, I've tried very hard to keep them short, so they can be easily read in 5-10 minutes. I know you'll make it back when life settles down a bit.

Yes! I can't wait to catch up! I can binge read all I want!

Think of it more as a glisten

Haha that is a nice way of putting it!
I was GLISTENING the entire trip!!

It felt awhile since I last read one of your TRs and then in perusing I come across this so I decided to join in! So far seems like such a fun trip and I'm loving your little vlog clips you are adding, they're so cute. Lowkey makes me miss the days when I attempted vlogging lol (never again.)

Hi! Thank you for joining my TR again!! The vlogging is a new thing that I started doing when I did my solo trip, and it was kinda fun so I guess now I will vlog a little bit on each Disney trip.

So sorry to hear about your recent loss. Sending some pixie dust and positive thoughts your way.

Thank you so much.

 

[pkondz]

We shall have a photo shoot then when we meet. Please practice your contortion and your gymnastics.

This should be fun.

I'm not sure, people are kinda upset that he is now a force ghost so devalued the currency as a result.

Ah! Very good point.

 

[KathyM2]

Trying to catch up as usual!! Love love all the Halloween treats you saw (and ate some of) Also find it so adorable the way CS changes her outfits, I especially loved her villains dress (that is what it was, right? Pardon my old eyes trying to tell if it's not lol)

 

[chunkymonkey]

Day 4 Part 2: The most coveted pair of pants...

When we last left off Steve and I headed back to the BC for a much needed pool break. Before I left though, I managed to get myself the cauldron popcorn bucket!!

I also made FPs for us for later at Soarin'!

CS continued her character quest at DHS. First up she met a certain Starlord and baby tree. I don't even think she remembers watching GoTG!

Then it was all hugs with Mickey and Minnie

She eventually did come back to the BC but not to stay, she did a quick refresher and was back out, this time towards Epcot...

She met up with some royalty from Arendelle:

Looks like Anna was really interested in her Día de Muertos-inspired princess dress!

Here is a close up of the print on her dress:

She apparently also gave Anna the hand. Hahaha.

Meanwhile, Steve and I decided it would be a good idea to head to the pool but also do some laundry. Since it was so hot we were going through more clothing so since we had some free time we brought our load to the quiet pool that is closest to Epcot. There are a set of laundry machines there which is convenient. However, the laundry machines weren't working!! The card reader wouldn't read anything so there were some puzzled people milling about. A call to the front desk said they would send someone over, so we just went into the pool. But 45 mins later and still no one showed up. We called again and they just said to use another set of laundry machines, including the DVC ones. As a matter of fact, since we are DVC owners anyways, wouldn't we be entitled to just use the free laundry machines? I said, well we pay our monthly dues anyways, so let's just use them!

I headed back to the room to shower and change while Steve went to the laundry in the DVC wing, which was very close to our first floor room. When he came back he said the DVC wing is really nice and that I should go take a look, so when it was time to put the laundry in the dryer we headed into the Beach Club Villas.

It was indeed quite lovely inside and beautifully themed.

We put the laundry in the dryer and then went into a "game room" to check it out. There was a pool table, games, and couches. No one was inside either! So we played a few rounds of pool.

Here's Steve showing off his hustle:

It's definitely a beautiful villa! One day I'd love to stay there, but availability is so limited especially at the 7-month window!

After we were done exploring and doing the laundry we set out for evening fun at Epcot.

I thought we should try some of the F&W eats. Everything was just very rich and heavy though, so we could only manage to put back these two items:

Ireland: Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy

These were yummy, I remember getting this last year.

Also the: Braised Beef Stroganoff with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom and Boursin Garlic with Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce

Hmm, I seemed to have picked the two heaviest items from the menu because after that, we were so full we couldn't really eat anymore right away. The stroganoff was really good though!

We met up with CS at our Soarin' FP:

Then we went on Steve's favorite ride:

Steve unfortunately had to dismantle the hydroponic garden at home since we weren't at home much to care for it in the past few months but he's gonna bring it back at some point. He's right now trying to build a mudroom-type bench in our foyer but he doesn't have much carpentry experience so we'll see how that turns out...

After our adventures in The Land, I think I got a drink of some sort. I can't remember what it was.

My sister got the scallops from Coastal Eats: Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn, Butterbean Succotash and Chili-chipotle Butter Sauce

Sorry blurry picture! But she really liked it.

It was nice being in Epcot this evening. I was glad we cancelled Cape May as we probably wouldn't have eaten that much in one sitting. At least at Epcot you can graze the booths, go on rides, then eat some more!

Back in World Showcase we headed over to Mexico to ride the Three Caballeros and I stopped at the greek booth and tried the vegan greek nachos.

Holy cow these were great!! So tasty, and yet light as well. I'm not vegan but it sure tasted delicious!! I should have started the night with this!

Next Stop was at the MExico booth. I got the Coconut Rice Pudding served with Mango Coulis. It was so cute!

Love the Mickey head they tried to pipe with the mango coulis! This rice pudding was delicious with the flakes of coconut and mango hints,

I also got the Sangria from the same booth. It was delicious and refreshing!

Then we went on the Three Caballeros! Such a cute little ride.

So now we headed back to our room just because we were so tired. Then I had this fantastic idea to go to Beaches n Cream for dessert. I mean, we were right there, right? There were no more ADRs available so we would have to see if we could walk in. So we walked back to the BC and over to Beaches n Cream. They told us we could come back in about an hour and they should have some space for us, so we decided to do that. We headed to our room and just chilled and CS and I went to the store to get a few things, including a cute mug for our mom. The hour went by quickly it seemed as we were just lazing around so we went back down to Beaches n Cream.

The interior is tiny, and oh so retro!!

I know exactly what I want to order. I wanted to share an order of the grilled cheese and tomato soup, and the Little Mickey Sink Sundae, because I have been wanting the darn Mickey Pants Sink for years! I could never finish all that ice cream myself, even with Steve since I am borderline lactose intolerant so I rarely have ice cream and that much would have sent me to over. So I was glad to have CS here to help clean it up!

So we ordered a grilled cheese and tomato soup to share. We each just wanted a few bite to just see how it was.

So far so good, it had a decently crisp and buttery outside, but not as crisp and buttery as I would like. The soup was very nice, not too creamy or too liquid-y. Overall a pretty decent Grilled cheese but not the best one I've had, It's just good ol' diner food. They split it into two so Steve and I shared a plate, while CS only wanted the soup so I got most of the grilled cheese from the 2nd plate.

Now the piece de la resistance: The Mickey Sink Sundae!!!!

I've been waiting to get the darned sink for a long time!

So did we finish?........




...........................yes we did!!!!! Finally I got my sink shaped like Mickey's shorts!!!

Go us! Hahaha. I know you can purchase the sink without having to eat the sundae but I like to work and put in the effort to obtain commemorative items like this. #IamWeird

That was the magical end to our night! Steve and I had a HUGE morning the next day...it was Passholder Playtime and we get to go to Toy Story Land for a full hour before everyone else arrives!! Woot!

Stay tuned!!

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[PlutosRHM55]

What a fun evening you all had! I love CS' dress that is so creative and the design work is beautiful. The characters must've had so much fun with her finding themselves or recognizing familiar faces on there.

That's annoying with the whole laundry room situation, but what a way to get yourselves inside the DVC villa area. So so pretty. Personally need to sneak my way into those places more often (the Grand Flo one is a priority).

Those scallops look delicious and it seems I need to try some of those Greek Vegan tacos. My last (and only) Food & Wine experience I only hated the one thing I got at the Greek booth so if there's something else that others seem to enjoy I need to make note of it.

Yay for Beaches N Cream and a mini kitchen sink! I've done the full-sized one and honestly I probably would've gotten more my moneys worth off the Mickey sink instead. Like you said, working towards cute souvenirs by eating what's put inside them, YES PLEASE. What a fun way to end your night!

 

[Tracy161]

Ooooh, how pretty! Disney sure knows how to work a theme

At least at Epcot you can graze the booths, go on rides, then eat some more!

You got that right!

Then I had this fantastic idea to go to Beaches n Cream for dessert. I mean, we were right there, right?

Right! What a fabulous idea. I've always wanted to go here. I've tried a couple times for an ADR but never was able to get one. Someday!

YUM!

Go us! Hahaha. I know you can purchase the sink without the sundae but I like to work and put in the effort to obtain commemorative items like this.

I'm with you all the way!

#IamWeird

Me too!

 

[missangelalexis]

Sounds like a really great night at Epcot! I'm glad you were able to go to B&C- yay for the mickey sundae!!

 

[pkondz]

I managed to get myself the cauldron popcorn bucket!!

Yay! But...you're still using the one from the cruise, yes?

Um... not the absolute best looking Starlord I've seen. Just sayin'.

She eventually did come back to the BC but not to stay, she did a quick refresher and was back out, this time towards Epcot...

Girl is on a mission!

Here is a close up of the print on her dress:

Oh! That's cool!

She apparently also gave Anna the hand. Hahaha.

However, the laundry machines weren't working!! The card reader wouldn't read anything so there were some puzzled people milling about. A call to the front desk said they would send someone over, so we just went into the pool. But 45 mins later and still no one showed up.

Good help is hard to find. Even at Disney, it seems.

We called again and they just said to use another set of laundry machines, including the DVC ones. As a matter of fact, since we are DVC owners anyways, wouldn't we be entitled to just use the free laundry machines? I said, well we pay our monthly dues anyways, so let's just use them!

Why did you not do this to start???

It was indeed quite lovely inside and beautifully themed.

I like it! Very cozy.

We put the laundry in the dryer and then went into a "game room" to check it out. There was a pool table, games, and couches. No one was inside either! So we played a few rounds of pool.

Nice! Sounds like a nice place to chill.

Here's Steve showing off his hustle:

Minnesota Fats, watch out!

Ireland: Roasted Irish Sausage with Colcannon Potatoes and Onion Gravy

mmmm...

Also the: Braised Beef Stroganoff with Tiny Egg Noodles, Wild Mushroom and Boursin Garlic with Fine Herbs Cheese Sauce

That sounds so heavy... I'd try it although I'm not usually a fan of stroganoff unless it's with ground beef... then I love it.

#youarenottheonlyweirdonearoundhere

Hmm, I seemed to have picked the two heaviest items from the menu because after that, we were so full we couldn't really eat anymore right away.

Thought so!

Steve unfortunately had to dismantle the hydroponic garden at home since we weren't at home much to care for it in the past few months but he's gonna bring it back at some point.

Oh, too bad. I remember when he started that. I had high hopes.

He's right now trying to build a mudroom-type bench in our foyer but he doesn't have much carpentry experience so we'll see how that turns out...

This should be interesting...

My sister got the scallops from Coastal Eats: Seared Scallops with Roasted Corn, Butterbean Succotash and Chili-chipotle Butter Sauce

Sorry blurry picture! But she really liked it.

Good to hear. Just read another TR where the results weren't so great.

I stopped at the greek booth and tried the vegan greek nachos.

Holy cow these were great!! So tasty, and yet light as well.

Really! Huh!

I got the Coconut Rice Pudding

Stop. Erk. No.

Then I had this fantastic idea to go to Beaches n Cream for dessert. I mean, we were right there, right?

They told us we could come back in about an hour and they should have some space for us, so we decided to do that.

Hmmm...

An hour is a long time, but... for that place? It's not bad at all. So hard to get an ADR there.

I know exactly what I want to order. I wanted to share an order of the grilled cheese and tomato soup,

That's exactly what I want to try there. Hoping to in May.

So far so good, it had a decently crisp and buttery outside, but not as crisp and buttery as I would like. The soup was very nice, not too creamy or too liquid-y. Overall a pretty decent Grilled cheese but not the best one I've had, It's just good ol' diner food.

Good enough. Looking forward to it, but not expecting fireworks to go off.

They spit it into two

OMG! Gross!!!!

Now the piece de la resistance: The Mickey Sink Sundae!!!!

Never even heard of this. Hmmm.... maybe?

So did we finish?........




...........................yes we did!!!!! FInally a sink shaped like Mickey's shorts!!!

I know you can purchase the sink without the sundae but I like to work and put in the effort to obtain commemorative items like this. #IamWeird

One must do what one must do.

Stay timed!!

What time?

 

[missjackiemcg]

Why is this my only quote!?!

Those are pretty spectacular pants....and I know what you mean, I have been wanting to get those, too!!!! I want them for my bathroom sink, so I can display some of our cute Mickey toiletries that we will no longer receive staying at Pop! #goals

 

[iivye]

I love that your sister changes outfits depending on where she is going and she always looks adorable!

 

[DLo]

Looks like a fun evening . I am staying at BWI in sept and seriously considering a Beches and Cream meal. I will be solo so no Mickey pants for me . I am eyeing those new milkshakes !

 

[Jenny Sanders]

That sundae looks so good!

 

[ONUAtrain]

Passholder playtime was so awesome!

 

[Cloe Colton]

The sangria from Mexico was one of my favorites too! I was pleasantly surprised by it!

Also, how convienent to be able to just head up to your room until Beaches and Cream had availability! Definitely a perk of staying there!

 

[Terra Nova guy]

Before I left though, I managed to get myself the cauldron popcorn bucket!!

Oh cool! I don't think I ever noticed that bucket before.

Looks like Anna was really interested in her Día de Muertos-inspired princess dress!

Also very cool. I have never seen anything like this.

Hmm, I seemed to have picked the two heaviest items from the menu because after that, we were so full we couldn't really eat anymore right away. The stroganoff was really good though!

They look good though. But I can see how they would be on the heavy side.

Now the piece de la resistance: The Mickey Sink Sundae!!!!

This looks great. I completely understand about not getting souvenirs unless you work for them!
I must admit that I didn't even realize you could buy the dish itself. I may have been tempted to do that at B&C.

 

[phins_jazy]

love the mickey sink! so stinkin cute!

 

[Lesley Wake]

Before I left though, I managed to get myself the cauldron popcorn bucket!!

I really liked that bucket! We used it at Halloween as a potion bucket and the kids liked all the lights!

It's definitely a beautiful villa! One day I'd love to stay there, but availability is so limited especially at the 7-month window!

Can't wait to stay there in 3 weeks!