dizneeat
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Well, our countdown is at exactly 100 days before the start of this year's summer vacation, so I guess I better start my pre trip/dining report!
Before I start let me introduce the cast of characters:
My brother and travelling buddy Tom
and I 
live in Austria and we usually travel to WDW once a year to induldge on Disney food and enjoy the parks. Our first language is NOT English, so there will be mistakes!!
Here's us!
This year it's a little different because we get to go to WDW twice, plus a short trip to London and 2 trips to Disneyland Paris.
Why you ask .... well, because I am celebrating a milestone birthday and some of my dreams really are coming true this year!
1: For years I wanted to do a Disney cruise, but we never really made up our minds about it. This year we are taking our FIRST Disney cruise and are looking forward to fun at sea 
and some yummy Disney cruise food.
DREAM 1 come true!! We're cruising!!
2: Ever since we go to Disney I was in love with Old Key West. When Disney offered an amazing deal on studios at OKW in 2006, we just 
and went for it. We were sprinkled with a lot of pixie dust, because we were upgraded to a one bedroom villa and got hooked.
In 2007 we stayed at OKW in a one bedroom villa again for our once in a lifetime Christmas trip.
This year Tom gave me an early birthday present! Since this is a milestone birthday he invited me to a week at Disney (4/3 deal) and we stayed at the CBR in a pirates room. While there we visited OKW for a meal at Olivia's and talked about how much we wanted to stay there again, but it wasn't in the budget. Nevertheless, we were happy to go to WDW in August on the Free Dining Bounceback and staying at POR.
A week ago I got an email from the British Disney Travel company. They were offering a 42% discount on Deluxe Villas AND FREE dining. We checked the offer, gasped for air and booked a one bedroom villa at OKW for exactly the same as POR would have been.
DREAM 2 come true! We're staying at OKW!!
DREAM 3 come true! Disney is feeding us for FREE!!
DREAM 4 come true! We are going to MNSSHP twice!!
Therefore ......... DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE!
So here is what's in the future for us!
May 30 - June 1: A short trip to London/England (the real thing) where we hope to raid the Disney store!
June 11 - June 14: A short trip to Disneyland Paris, where we hope to dine with Chef Remy from Ratatouille. (I am definitely going to post a short report on here)
August 15 starts off our summer vacation.
August 15 - 17 Miami Beach
August 17 - 20 Key West
August 20 - 21 Miami Beach
August 21 - 23 Disney's Pop Century resort with Dining Plan
August 23 - 27 Disney Wonder
August 27 - 31 Universal Orlando
August 31 - September 12 Disney's Old Key West Resort with FREE dining!
On May 25th I can make the first part of my dining reservations and here is our list of restaurants:
TS:
Spoodles (D)
Beaches and Cream (Kitchen sink)
Le Cellier (D)
California Grill (D, twice)
Grand Floridian Cafe (B, D)*
The Wave (D)
Sanaa (D)*
Mama Melrose (D)
Boma (B)
Liberty Tree Tavern (L)
Wolfgang Puck's Cafe (D)*
Crystal Palace (B)*
Ohana (D)
Tutto Italia (D)
Sci-Fi (L)
Rose and Crown (D)
Jiko (D)*
Tony's Town Square (D)*
Olivia's Cafe (B)
* = these restaurants are new to us!
CS:
WPE (B, L, D) (all who know me from my previous reviews well know that this is a MUST DO for me)
Sunshine Seasons
Columbia Harbour House
Pecos Bills
Cosmic Rays
Lotos Blossom Cafe
Captain Cook's*
Flame Tree Barbeque
Main Street Bakery
Cookes of Dublin*
Contempo Cafe
Tangerine Cafe*
Cantina de San Angel*
guess there will be more, but we haven't really decided on those yet.
* = these restaurants are new to us!
Just to get you into the mood!
Breakfast at Olivia's Cafe in December 07
Poached Eggs and Hash - served over Sweet Potato and Ham Hash topped with Key West Hollandaise with Toast
Omelet - three eggs with your choice of fillings, served with Breakfast Potatoes and Toast
Beaches and Cream, December 07
Banana Split
Old-Fashioned Sundae
Well, what do you think? ............ Are you going to join us for "the ride"?
So, let the countdown begin!
100 days from now ............
Before I start let me introduce the cast of characters:
My brother and travelling buddy Tom
and I live in Austria and we usually travel to WDW once a year to induldge on Disney food and enjoy the parks. Our first language is NOT English, so there will be mistakes!!Here's us!
This year it's a little different because we get to go to WDW twice, plus a short trip to London and 2 trips to Disneyland Paris.
Why you ask .... well, because I am celebrating a milestone birthday and some of my dreams really are coming true this year!
1: For years I wanted to do a Disney cruise, but we never really made up our minds about it. This year we are taking our FIRST Disney cruise and are looking forward to fun at sea and some yummy Disney cruise food.DREAM 1 come true!! We're cruising!!
2: Ever since we go to Disney I was in love with Old Key West. When Disney offered an amazing deal on studios at OKW in 2006, we just and went for it. We were sprinkled with a lot of pixie dust, because we were upgraded to a one bedroom villa and got hooked.In 2007 we stayed at OKW in a one bedroom villa again for our once in a lifetime Christmas trip.
This year Tom gave me an early birthday present! Since this is a milestone birthday he invited me to a week at Disney (4/3 deal) and we stayed at the CBR in a pirates room. While there we visited OKW for a meal at Olivia's and talked about how much we wanted to stay there again, but it wasn't in the budget. Nevertheless, we were happy to go to WDW in August on the Free Dining Bounceback and staying at POR.
A week ago I got an email from the British Disney Travel company. They were offering a 42% discount on Deluxe Villas AND FREE dining. We checked the offer, gasped for air and booked a one bedroom villa at OKW for exactly the same as POR would have been.
DREAM 2 come true! We're staying at OKW!!
DREAM 3 come true! Disney is feeding us for FREE!!
DREAM 4 come true! We are going to MNSSHP twice!!
Therefore ......... DREAMS REALLY DO COME TRUE!
So here is what's in the future for us!
May 30 - June 1: A short trip to London/England (the real thing) where we hope to raid the Disney store!
June 11 - June 14: A short trip to Disneyland Paris, where we hope to dine with Chef Remy from Ratatouille. (I am definitely going to post a short report on here)
August 15 starts off our summer vacation.
August 15 - 17 Miami Beach
August 17 - 20 Key West
August 20 - 21 Miami Beach
August 21 - 23 Disney's Pop Century resort with Dining Plan
August 23 - 27 Disney Wonder
August 27 - 31 Universal Orlando
August 31 - September 12 Disney's Old Key West Resort with FREE dining!
On May 25th I can make the first part of my dining reservations and here is our list of restaurants:
TS:
Spoodles (D)
Beaches and Cream (Kitchen sink)
Le Cellier (D)
California Grill (D, twice)
Grand Floridian Cafe (B, D)*
The Wave (D)
Sanaa (D)*
Mama Melrose (D)
Boma (B)
Liberty Tree Tavern (L)
Wolfgang Puck's Cafe (D)*
Crystal Palace (B)*
Ohana (D)
Tutto Italia (D)
Sci-Fi (L)
Rose and Crown (D)
Jiko (D)*
Tony's Town Square (D)*
Olivia's Cafe (B)
* = these restaurants are new to us!
CS:
WPE (B, L, D) (all who know me from my previous reviews well know that this is a MUST DO for me)
Sunshine Seasons
Columbia Harbour House
Pecos Bills
Cosmic Rays
Lotos Blossom Cafe
Captain Cook's*
Flame Tree Barbeque
Main Street Bakery
Cookes of Dublin*
Contempo Cafe
Tangerine Cafe*
Cantina de San Angel*
guess there will be more, but we haven't really decided on those yet.
* = these restaurants are new to us!
Just to get you into the mood!
Breakfast at Olivia's Cafe in December 07
Poached Eggs and Hash - served over Sweet Potato and Ham Hash topped with Key West Hollandaise with Toast
Omelet - three eggs with your choice of fillings, served with Breakfast Potatoes and Toast
Beaches and Cream, December 07
Banana Split
Old-Fashioned Sundae
Well, what do you think? ............ Are you going to join us for "the ride"?
So, let the countdown begin!
100 days from now ............
I am so excited, and more than a little bit jealous 
Yeah!!!!!!!!!! You're my first reader!!
Oh, I loved your dining reviews last time! Looking so forward to more!
would I do on the cruise (I have no interest in snorkeling, scuba diving, or shopping in the islands) and I can't spend days lounging by the pool since I am a red head.
