DDA Chapter 3

[UP Disney]

Beth - I can't believe how grown up you kids are. Matthew is quite a handsome young man and Laura is beautiful. Her dress is very pretty.

I also am going to ditto!

 

[babytrees]

Nick had his awards ceremony this morning and he did receive High Honors.


I know that I am prejudiced, but I really think that Nick is the most handsome guy in the whole 6th grade. It really struck me today as I watched all the other kids getting there awards. I can see him being a real heart breaker in a couple of years

ETA: The eyes don't do him justice :lol:

he is a handsome young man....cuter in person. Tell him congrats!!

 

[babytrees]

Well the nurse call to have us come get Katie. She's running a fever & her head hurts...everyone, I mean everyone is sick at her school..all with strep!

poor sweet pea!!

 

[Tinkaroo]

Morning DDA!

For a warning those north east of me...this weather system that is passing sucks. Snow. Rain. Snow. Temp goes up. Temp goes down. Snows more. Rain freezes.

Drive carefully today!!!!

Yikes! for safety out there!!!

TGIF!! You can't know how glad I am that this week is almost over. I am exhausted. The boys have drained me this week.

Tonight the girls are headed to my parent's house for the night. Eric and I need to clean the house tomorrow and it's about a million times easier with them not around! We are having friends over tomorrow evening for dinner. Sunday my aunt is having a Super Bowl party so we will go there for a bit but probably watch most of the game from here since it's a school night.

My cousin and his wife were supposed to come down next weekend from Allentown but that has been put on hold. She had emergency surgery to remove her gallbladder last night. I was so looking forward to the visit. But thankfully she is ok. We can always reschedule.

Yay for making it through the week, Robyn! I'm sorry to hear about your cousin - I hope her recovery is quick, and as painless as possible. That's scary!

I put these pictures on photobucket a while ago but didn't get around to posting them.

This is Matthew as John Bender in the high school production of Breakfast Club.

Here is Laura in her Snowball dress. I have a few photos of her with her hair done, too, but I haven't put them on Photobucket yet. The dance wasn't really her thing. I guess there was too much dancing going on (especially amongst her friends) that was "disgusting." She just wasn't comfortable.

Wonderful pics, Beth! I'm sorry to hear Laura didn't have a lot of fun at the dance - I didn't much care for mine, either, back in the day.

It's good to see you around - stay warm today!

For those of you that have traveled to WDW in the summer...June, July, August....how are the crowds? I was looking at a website that shows 9s for pretty much all of June and July, then they drop down in the beginning of August. I'm considering a quick trip down sometime this summer. Right now airfare on SW is $160.

I see you've already decided!

I only knew WDW in the summer months (June, July), until I was an adult. Now, I'm spoiled by off-season crowds! However, I think, with your knowledge of the parks and how to tour (go early, use FP, which attraction when, TGM's best days, take afternoon breaks, etc.), you'll be fine. Just be prepared for that Florida heat and humidity! I don't think anyone could ever get used to it!

Thanks for all the well wishes, I had a rough night. I had a fever & around 4am it broke & I was all soaked.(yuck, I know) I feel better now so hopefully its over.

Lots of for you, and for Katie, too. You guys need to catch a break!!

Our storm hasn't started yet, but it is supposed to be bad. The snow should start anytime and the freezing rain around noon. School is letting out at noon to get the kids home before things get too nasty. All weather stations are recommending that employees be sent home as early in the afternoon as possible and people should not travel unless absolutely necessary. Of course I need to get to work at 5 PM which will be right in the middle of the whole mess. We are expected to have at least a 1/2 inch of ice by morning. I don't mind snowstorms and it could dump 2 feet, I'd be fine with it, but this I scares the crap out of me. I will probably call work and tell them that I may be late as I don't want to put the kids in the car in this stuff. I'll wait for Chris to get home then I'll head out.


Thanks for all the compliments on the shirt and the model

Stay safe!!!! If it's going to be really bad, would the restaurant ever close?

Nick had his awards ceremony this morning and he did receive High Honors.

I know that I am prejudiced, but I really think that Nick is the most handsome guy in the whole 6th grade. It really struck me today as I watched all the other kids getting there awards. I can see him being a real heart breaker in a couple of years

ETA: The eyes don't do him justice :lol:

Congrats to Nick! You'll have to keep him humble as he ages.

Me and the kids. Our APs will still be valid so I wanted to get another trip out of them. I won't do the dining plan, and may or may not do the DDE. Does that work on CS or only TS meals?

The DDE works pretty much at all TS spots, and will work at some CS locations where there aren't any TS restaurants (like the food courts at the values and FQ - used to also work at SSR and the AK, but now that there are TS restaurants in both those places, don't know if that's still the case). Here's the info. from Disney's website:

Now you can savor the flavors of the Disney restaurants you love — and save big too! The Disney Dining Experience Membership includes Theme Park restaurants like Crystal Palace and Pizzafari, Character dining, and even upscale Resort restaurants like California Grill. Join* this culinary club which boasts a buffet of benefits. It's the ultimate Florida Resident food lover's feast.

Benefits include:

20% discount on all food and beverages at over 70 participating Resort hotel and Theme Park restaurants (discount is valid for a party of up to 10 Guests).
Resort and Theme Park parking for dining purposes
Invitations to special member-only food and wine events, winemaker dinners and celebrity chef dinners
And more!



Join the Disney Dining Experience now!

Download your membership application or Call (407) 566-5858† (Monday - Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. EST) for more information or to purchase or renew your membership at the special Florida Resident rate of $85. Add a second membership for your spouse or partner for only $25 more! If you are a Florida Resident with a Seasonal Pass please visit www.disneyworld.com/passholder to download your application. (Due to popular demand, we are experiencing high call volume. To avoid waiting on the phone, simply mail or fax your application to us!




Please note that once information for an application is received, it takes 2 weeks for your card to be processed, mailed and delivered to your home address. Effective November 11, 2007 for immediate purchase you may now visit Guest Relations at the following locations Epcot®, MAGIC KINGDOM® Park, DISNEY'S ANIMAL KINGDOM® Theme Park, Disney-MGM Studios or DOWNTOWN DISNEY® at the Walt Disney World® Resort.

Resort valet services is complimentary to members this privilege will only be extended to one vehicle per membership card. Presenting a dining receipt at the Valet Stand upon retrieving your vehicle(s) is required.


Disney Dining Experience members will receive complimentary parking at all Walt Disney World® Resort Theme Parks after 5:00 p.m. daily by showing their membership card. Theme park admission is required for dining in all Theme Park restaurant locations. Blackout dates for the Disney Dining Experience are Mothers Day, Easter Sunday, Independence Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year's Eve and New Year's Day.


Effective January 1, 2008 a charge of 18% gratuity will be added to all transactions, regardless of party size.



Here's the most current list of restaurants participating in Disney's Dining Experience. You can print this page for future reference.

Disney's All-Star Movies Resort – World Premiere Food Court
Disney's All-Star Music Resort – Intermission Food Court
Disney's All-Star Sports Resort – End Zone Food Court
Disney's Animal Kingdom Lodge – Boma - The Flavors of Africa, Jiko - The Cooking Place, Victoria Falls
Disney's Beach Club Resort – Beaches & Cream Soda Shop (excludes take-out shop), Cape May Cafe, Martha's Vineyard Lounge
Disney's BoardWalk – ESPN® Club, Flying Fish Cafe, Spoodles, Bellevue Lounge
Disney's Eagle Pines and Osprey Ridge Golf Club – Sand Trap Bar & Grill
Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort – Shutters at Old Port Royale
Disney's Contemporary Resort – California Grill, Chef Mickey's, Concourse Steakhouse, Outer Rim Lounge
Disney's Coronado Springs Resort – Maya Grill
Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground – Crockett's Tavern, Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue (9:30 p.m. show only), Trail's End Restaurant
Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa – 1900 Park Fare, Citricos, Garden View Lounge, Grand Floridian Cafe, Mizner's Lounge, Narcoossee's, Victoria & Albert's (excludes Chef's Table)
Disney's Old Key West Resort – Olivia's Cafe
Disney's Polynesian Resort – Kona Cafe, 'Ohana, Tambu Lounge, Disney's Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show (Late show only)
Disney's Pop Century Resort – Classic Concoctions, Everything Pop Shopping and Dining
Disney's Port Orleans Resort – French Quarter - Sassagoula Floatworks & Food Factory, Scat Cat's Club
Disney's Port Orleans Resort – Riverside - Boatwright's Dining Hall, River Roost
Disney's Saratoga Springs Resort – The Artist Palette; The Turf Club Bar & Grill
Disney's Vero Beach Resort – The Green Cabin Room, Shutter's and Sonya's (except Sunday Brunch)
Disney's Wilderness Lodge – Artist Point, Territory Lounge, Whispering Canyon Cafe
Disney's Yacht Club Resort – Captain's Grille, Ale and Compass Lounge, Yachtsman Steakhouse, Crews Cup Lounge
DOWNTOWN DISNEY® – Marketplace - Cap'n Jack's Restaurant
DOWNTOWN DISNEY® – Pleasure Island - Raglan Road™ Irish Pub and Restaurant
DOWNTOWN DISNEY® – Planet Hollywood®
Epcot® – Tutto Italia Ristorante, Chefs de France, Nine Dragons Restaurant, San Angel Inn Restaurante, Bistro de Paris Restaurant, Le Cellier Steakhouse, Biergarten Restaurant, Restaurant Marrakesh, Restaurant Akershus, Rose & Crown Pub & Dining Room, The Garden Grill, Coral Reef Restaurant
Disney's Hollywood Studios™ – Hollywood & Vine, 50's Prime Time Cafe, Tune-In Lounge, Mama Melrose's Ristorante Italiano, Sci-Fi Dine-In Theater Restaurant, The Hollywood Brown Derby
Magic Kingdom® Park – The Crystal Palace, Cinderella's Royal Table, Liberty Tree Tavern, The Plaza Restaurant, Tony's Town Square Restaurant
Disney's Animal Kingdom® Theme Park – Tusker House Restaurant, Pizzafari, Flame Tree Barbeque, Restaurantosaurus




Entertainment & Dancing

DOWNTOWN DISNEY® Pleasure Island*
Half-price admission on a single day ticket for each Club Member, except for specially priced events.
Atlantic Dance Hall – Disney's BoardWalk
Admission is free for members and guest.

 

[babytrees]

We are home from the wisdom teeth extraction. She is doing quite well. She keeps saying "I didn't cry!" That is a big accomplishment because she was truly scared. She brought her teddy bear with her in the car (it was wrapped up in her blanket). The first time she was fine but the first one was so bad that she has really been dreading this. She has had a chocolate malt and a vicodin. She is now sitting in the recliner with frozen peas on each side.

sounds like a lovely lunch!!

Glad it went better!!

 

[Tammi67]

Thanks for the info, Lindsay!

 

[mommykds]

I seen that, I am hoping when it gets closer they will add them. Do you remember when they announced the Aug. dates last year?

I could always go in May by myself

No I don't remember when they were announced however they did have the hours as Mk closing at 7pm before announcing anything.

I did it!!! I just booked 4 nights at the Beach Club, Aug. 11-15!!!!

Congrats!!!!!!!!! But now thats another person I am going to miss!

We are home from the wisdom teeth extraction. She is doing quite well. She keeps saying "I didn't cry!" That is a big accomplishment because she was truly scared. She brought her teddy bear with her in the car (it was wrapped up in her blanket). The first time she was fine but the first one was so bad that she has really been dreading this. She has had a chocolate malt and a vicodin. She is now sitting in the recliner with frozen peas on each side.

Poor kid!!! Hmmmm a chocolate malt & a vicodin sound like heaven right now!

 

[PNO4TE]

Vicki - glad things went relatively well today!

 

[bear74]

Where did you find the Aug. hrs? They are not posted on the Dis yet.
Never mind I found them

 

[Tammi67]

Congrats!!!!!!!!! But now thats another person I am going to miss!

Thanks! What are your dates again? I was hoping that our kids would get to meet.

 

[Tammi67]

Vicki - I hope she continues to improve quickly.

 

[mommykds]

Thanks! What are your dates again? I was hoping that our kids would get to meet.

8/18-8/29. I know!! Me too!

 

[Tammi67]

8/18-8/29. I know!! Me too!

Rats!

 

[Tammi67]

So I've been looking through restaurants to get an idea of where to eat. I'm wanting to try new things. Which do you think is better....Tony's or The Plaza? Rose and Crown or Biergarten? How is the dinner at 1900 Park Fare? We've only done bfast there.

 

[Tammi67]

I think Beaches and Cream and the Cape May Clambake are a given!

 

[KristineN]

for me:

Plaza
Biergarten

don't care for 1900 PF...(but I think I am the minority)

So I've been looking through restaurants to get an idea of where to eat. I'm wanting to try new things. Which do you think is better....Tony's or The Plaza? Rose and Crown or Biergarten? How is the dinner at 1900 Park Fare? We've only done bfast there.

 

[Tinkaroo]

Poor kid!!! Hmmmm a chocolate malt & a vicodin sound like heaven right now!

I was thinking the same thing, Anne Marie!!

Hope she continues to do well, Vicki!

So I've been looking through restaurants to get an idea of where to eat. I'm wanting to try new things. Which do you think is better....Tony's or The Plaza? Rose and Crown or Biergarten? How is the dinner at 1900 Park Fare? We've only done bfast there.

Hmmm - I haven't done Tony's, but Jonathan and I were very pleasantly surprised by The Plaza in December. The prices are very reasonable (particularly with the DDE!), and the food was really good and plentiful. We're definitely going back! The only downside was that it's such a small restaurant, I think it's easier to have a wait there, even with an ADR. We had to wait about 20 mins for our table - although I was happy to see that Katherine McPhee had to wait, too! (She was there for the parade taping, and didn't get seated until after us, and had to wait outside, too!)

We R&C! My favorite WS restaurant. We haven't done Biergarten, but that's mainly because it just doesn't hold much interest for us, although I hear it's good for kids.

I've only done b-fast at PF, too. However, I was just listening to one of the DIS podcasts last night, and they had a good review of the dinner on there. They said the dinner menu had improved a lot, and the stepsisters and Lady Tremaine are a hoot!

 

[yellowfish78]

So I've been looking through restaurants to get an idea of where to eat. I'm wanting to try new things. Which do you think is better....Tony's or The Plaza? Rose and Crown or Biergarten? How is the dinner at 1900 Park Fare? We've only done bfast there.

My choices would be Tonys and Rose and Crown. But Biergarten might be more fun for the kids. Hoping to do 1900 Park in October!

 

[mommykds]

So I've been looking through restaurants to get an idea of where to eat. I'm wanting to try new things. Which do you think is better....Tony's or The Plaza? Rose and Crown or Biergarten? How is the dinner at 1900 Park Fare? We've only done bfast there.

I am trying to do the same thing this year..try some new TS. I am going to book The Plaza for Aug (Read some great reviews), Tony's still gets mixed. My kids love love love Beirgarten..must do every trip for all of us. R&C is good but it didn't knock our socks off. We actually liked the fish & chips CS place better.

I think Beaches and Cream and the Cape May Clambake are a given!

Oh yes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

We are eating at 1900 PF (dinner) in April so I'll let you know then. Supposed to be fun..we ate there a few years ago but it was the old menu & not the stepsisters dinner.

We also have Yak & Yeti booked for April..that might be one to try.

 

[my3princes]

Me and the kids. Our APs will still be valid so I wanted to get another trip out of them. I won't do the dining plan, and may or may not do the DDE. Does that work on CS or only TS meals?

Mostly TS, but some CS as Lindsay already showed.

My kids love Beaches and Cream for desert and ESPN club for atmosphere and food

We are home from the wisdom teeth extraction. She is doing quite well. She keeps saying "I didn't cry!" That is a big accomplishment because she was truly scared. She brought her teddy bear with her in the car (it was wrapped up in her blanket). The first time she was fine but the first one was so bad that she has really been dreading this. She has had a chocolate malt and a vicodin. She is now sitting in the recliner with frozen peas on each side.

I'm glad that things went well. I have quite the picture of her in my head sitting in the chair with her blanket, teddy bear and peas Hopefully she will continue to feel fine. When Nick had 2 permanent teeth removed last week he did fine after the first few hours. The next day you would never have known he had anything done.

your ticker looks like you already made up your mind!

We used to go around my birthday in July or Kristin's birthday in August. Temps were horrible, but really not any worse than here! And crownds varied a LOT. I think with your knowledge of the parks you will be fine!

I agree with Elin. WDW if hot in July and August, but no worse than at home. In fact one of the weeks we were there last year was cooler than it was here