Disbug
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As I left Fantasyland, the clouds were rolling in again behind the castle!
This morning when I came in I had the foresight to stop and get a PS to eat lunch in the CASTLE. I was able to secure a 2 PM table for 1... which was great for me! So now it is approaching 1:30 PM and I head back to check in early for my seating time. I inquire about sitting near the window and allow that I will wait for that table... so I sit in the Castle Lobby and who is there but my TWIN sister! CINDERELLA, herself (and her fairy Godmother)! I have a great time during my wait watching her MAKE THE DAY of so many children! She is so beautiful and true to life, how could you NOT believe??
There is a woman who checked in just before me with her 2 children and as people come and go, soon it is just us left to be called. Several times she had gone to check on her PS since they never called her name. In fact, they called my name before they called hers. After I was seated at one of the window seats and placed my royal order... the woman and her children were escorted to another window seat right next to mine. The Manager appeared to apologize and find out what had happened. The CM's told him that her name had been called several times and she did not respond. Unfortunately that was not true... I heard her say her name to the CM when she checked in for their 1:35 PM PS, and her name was NEVER called.
I ordered a chicken salad for my meal and enjoyed talking with my excellent server who agreed with my laments over the menu changes. The Castle used to serve wonderful crusty rolls that were tender on the inside and tasty as well served with a miniature butter statuette of Mickey. This has been replaced with "pretzel bread" rolls that are overly soft and blah in taste... Another favorite was their outstanding white chocolate cheesecake in raspberry sauce! Delicious! This is history also!
This restaurant used to be a GEM! The atmosphere combined with great food... it was always a must for me at least once on my trip... But I have down-graded it since I have not enjoyed the food the last 2 times I've eaten here.On my way out I saw Cinderella and inquired about her making a personal appearance at the woman's table who had such bad luck with her PS. Unfortunately she was whooshed into the back and gone before I could put in a word. But I did not leave without having a word with the Manager. I let him know that the woman's name indeed had never been called and she had gone up to check more than once. I did not hear him offer her anything more than an apology... I certainly hope he took something off her bill for her grace and patience!
Well, it wasn't the best meal in the world but I had a GREAT view, an excellent server and time to sit, relax, and enjoy the atmosphere. I also got to see CINDERELLA! Pretty cool...My tummy is no longer hungry but I do want something sweet... I wonder if the Dole Whip shop is open??
