As of now I can't figure out how to download the video of the horn battle. All the other videos I took were on my phone which were so easy to upload to photobucket. I'll keep trying.
After the Magic disappeared from sight we changed into our formal wear and headed to the Royal Palace, it was about 8:00. Mom was wanting to get to the table early since our tablemates had beaten us to dinner every night. She insisted we go right to the restaurant. Well, they don't open the doors before 8:15 so we stood in line. After a few minutes she realized I spoke the truth and decided to come back at 8:15. We got a picture with Captain Gus, which unfortunately didn't turn out, and then headed to the shops.
Instead of going shopping we decided to pay for our tips at Guest Services. I highly recommend doing this early so you don't have to wait in line. We just walked right up to the counter and put our tips on our account. We gave our stateroom hostess an extra $10 each above the recommended amount, and I think we should have given her more. She really made our vacation that much more amazing with her kindess and wonderful service. You can also prepay your tips before even getting on the ship so you don't have to worry about it at all.
By the time we did that and filled out our tip envelopes the restaurant had opened and in we went. Of course our tablemates were already seated.
Look how cute our napkins were done.
Bread basket
very delicious bread, classified as a Warm Herb Brioche.
We both started with the Double Baked Spinach Soufflé Coated with a Three-Cheese Cream. I do not think I'll get this again, while good it was not great.
our wonderful server Charlie.
and assistant server Barry.
Mom had the French Onion Soup. She said it was fabulous.
We both had the Royal Market Green Salad with Cherry Tomato, Cucumbers, Peppered Goat Cheese and a Raspberry Vinaigrette. Very delicious.
Mom wasn't interested in any of the entrees so also had the Avocado-Citrus Salad With Iceberg and Radicchio Leaves and an Orange Vinaigrette. Somehow didn't get a photo of this, but she said it was the best salad of the cruise.
I had the Oven-Baked Salmon Royale Crowned with King Smoked Salmon and Horseradish Crust accompanied by Sautéed Swiss Chard, truffle-infused Cauliflower Purée, and White Wine Beurre Blanc, and gratin potatoes that usually come with the pork chop. Both were quite delicious.
She had the Tahitian Vanilla Crème Brûlée With Macaroon. She loves creme brulee, and this was not the best. She stilled enjoyed it though.
She also had the Grand Marnier Soufflé Infused with fresh Orange Zest and served with Crème Anglaise. She still talks about how fantastic this was. The absolute best dessert of the cruise.
I had the sugar free Chocolate Ganache Served with Breton Sablé and Mango Coulis which was absolutely amazing! Totally surpassed the previous best dessert for me.
and the sugar free Mango Cheesecake With Whipped Cream and Fruits, which was also very good.
While waiting for dessert Charlie and Tibor, our Head Server, entertained us with card tricks. It was so much fun and they seemed very pleased we enjoyed it so much.
At the end of the meal and wonderful conversation we told our tablemates we wouldn't be joining them the next evening, the last evening, we would be going to Palo. They seemed disappointed, and when we walked out of the restaurant I felt sad. We had enjoyed these people so much, and I was reconsidering out dining choice. I tentatively asked mom how she felt about missing our new friends and she felt the same as I did. We actually decided to cancel our specially planned Palo evening which I had been dreaming about for many many months and we're both very happy we decided to do so. We went right to guest services to ask how to cancel and they called them for us. Our hearts were heavy no longer
After dinner we did a little shopping where I picked up this super cute tote bag.
Mom got a bathing suit which she loves, wishes she had gotten two. That will be on the list for next time.
We had decided to go to the Muppet Movie that evening which started at 11:00, so after shopping we headed to the Buena Vista Theater. This had been on the to do list the whole cruise and I'm glad I was able to cross it off. I had never found the time to see it in theaters last year and was super excited to find it offered during the cruise. It was fabulous. There weren't that many people in the theater with us, maybe ten others, but it was really fun and the theater was beautiful.
we bought some popcorn and soda. We didn't have time to go up and get a free soda from the beverage station, but you can do that and bring it down. You can also bring any of the food offered into the theater. The mother/daughter duo at our table had breakfast while watching a movie one morning.
very comfortable seats.
and life is much better with Mickeys.
exit tunnel
We found the cutest towel elephant when we got back to the room.
but it seems that Kermit had already headed to bed.
I stayed up for a while updating my journal, and around 2 am was officially caught up. It was a fabulous relaxing day!
You have been great to provide so much detail about everything to a newbie!! I know it's a big step for us, but I am going to keep encouraging him because I think it would be a magical vacation for our family, different from WDW but just as good. And the girls would be in absolute awe, I don;t think they even imagine that we would do a 
SSHHH I don't want to jinx it!!
We are very close! Now, for us we would be booking a deluxe oceanview family stateroom on the Fantasy. I would have absolutely no clue where would be good. How do you suggest I search this?? We are such newbies it is embarassing!!
