Drive Like the Wind Bullseye! March 11-March 18, 2017-Dining Review - Last Update

[shruley]

I'm not 100% sure, but I don't remember seeing chicken tenders on that buffet. I think my daughter got a baked chicken leg. They have good rolls and potoates and green beans. We had plenty to eat and we enjoyed it. It was just the thing after a long car ride. Just blindly graze the buffet and not have to think about anything or wait for your food. I hope you get a ressie and enjoy your meal there. I mean if you are an ultra foodie, I can see where this wouldn't be the place for you. But if you are looking for a an all American Buffet with simple, good food and fun characters? This is right up your alley.

We are not "foodies". And my kids are picky, so typically buffets work well for that. I'm not looking for a lot, just decent food!

 

[mousegear]

Looking forward to your review! We also go during the spring break time due to DS's school and activities. With mental preparation that it will be crowded, it's all good!!!

 

[jecskc]

Looking forward to your review! We also go during the spring break time due to DS's school and activities. With mental preparation that it will be crowded, it's all good!!!

It was crowded, but we were fine. Had a great time!! And the weather was nice and cool. We enjoyed our week in sweatshirts and jeans. Thanks for stopping by!!!

 

[jecskc]

Casey's Corner Hot Dogs

After experiencing a Great Big Beautiful Tomorrow, we met up with DD at Casey’s Hot dog for some lunch.

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DD and DH went to find a table while I got in line. It was straight up crazy town in there.

DD and I each got

Hot Dog Meal - with French fries $8.99

I just like a plain hot dog, maybe with some ketchup. I know. I’m boring.

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DH got

Chili Cheese Dog - topped with chili and shredded cheddar cheese $10.79

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And as you can see, he hit the toppings bar for some extra taste.

Just a simple hot dog lunch. We liked it.

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[jecskc]

And here's a random Dole Whip post!!

After Country Bear Jamboree, it was time for a Dole Whip for me.



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YUUUMMMMM!!

DH and I shared this.

 

[jecskc]

California Grill!!

After a fun day at Magic Kingdom – our first full park day – we headed back to the resort to get everyone together for dinner at California Grill.

We enjoyed a glass of wine on the balcony while my hair was air drying after a shower.



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Once everyone was ready we headed back across the skyway.

Fun carpet in the hallway



We checked in here.




After that, they take you upstairs to the 15th floor where we were seated right away.

It was DH’s birthday that week, so we were celebrating.




DH got some wine. I think it was a merlot, but I can’t remember.




I got a lemon drop martini




I love me some lemony vodka drinks.

The kids got sodas and the bread came.




This was a mixture of sourdough rolls and a lavender focaccia, I believe. Both were good, but we tried not to fill up.

DD is pretty much the pickiest person alive, so she got macaroni and cheese. Rather than waste 2 TS credits on her entrée, we paid for hers out of pocket.

House-made Macaroni & Cheese $9




She loved this.

The big kids each ordered

Oak-fired Filet of Beef - Gruyere, black truffle, and caramelized red onion risotto, roasted baby carrots, herb salsa verde $49
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I imagine they liked it. They ate everything, said thanks and took off for the Magic Kingdom for the night. DH was irritated that they left, but I was sort of thankful to not have to deal with them, so I was good with staying and taking my time enjoying my dinner.

I was tempted by the filet myself, but I wanted to try something different. DH and I both ordered.

Slow-braised Boneless Beef Short Rib
Piquillo-Cheddar Grits, Autumn Root Vegetables, Gooseberries, Red Wine Jus $49





This was delicious!! We enjoyed every bit and we were full.

But – hey – we still had dessert coming. And since the big kids had already left, we were getting their desserts as well. Since we paid for DD’s mac n cheese out of pocket, this meant we had four desserts coming for three people. DD loves the kid’s sushi that Cali Grill always does, so she ordered that.

California Grill Signature Puffed Rice Sushi $7.00




This is basically rice crispie treats, fruit roll-ups and Swedish fish, but she loved it and was happy. We sometimes make this at home for fun.

Me?? I had to have some chocolate.

Chocolate Pudding Cake

Luscious Chocolate Cake with Nutella Filling, Meringue Kisses, and Chantilly Cream $14






This was a fabulous mixture of sweet and salty and mixed textures. Very rich and very delectable.


DH got some kind of blueberry cheesecake that I can’t find on the menu.





He loves berries and said this was very good.


We still had one more dessert credit, so we got the


Warm Homemade Fritters - apple-stuffed, Cinnamon-dusted Fritters complemented with a Trio of Dipping Sauces $13






These were amazing warm doughy carbohydrate goodness. We didn’t eat all of them, but we tried our best. We were so stuffed.


They brought DH a birthday cupcake






He ate this a few days later and said it was sort of like Boston cream cake or pi or some such. He said it was really good though.


I believe our waitress’ name was Leah and she was lovely. We really enjoyed our meal here.


After dinner, we were beat and headed back to the room to rest up for the next day – EPCOT!!!

 

[ThreeBoyMama]

Looks like a fantastic dinner at CA Grill! I love that you guys got alllll the desserts. That is what vacation is for!

 

[jecskc]

Looks like a fantastic dinner at CA Grill! I love that you guys got alllll the desserts. That is what vacation is for!

Oh there was no way, I was leaving a dessert credit to waste. Oh HALE no. Haha. They were delicious!! Beside the next day I walked 19,000 steps on my fit bit. That counts for something, right?? Of course we noshed on Flower and Garden food all day.

 

[tigerlilly]

Dinner looks great!!! But so do the hot dogs...lol The view from your room looks lovely too. I like the idea of wine on my balcony almost as much as wine at the Cali Grill Can't wait for more.

 

[jecskc]

Looking forward to your review! We also go during the spring break time due to DS's school and activities. With mental preparation that it will be crowded, it's all good!!!

Welcome!! Thanks so much for stopping by!! I really don't mind the crowds much. I enjoy the energy they provide.

 

[jecskc]

Dinner looks great!!! But so do the hot dogs...lol The view from your room looks lovely too. I like the idea of wine on my balcony almost as much as wine at the Cali Grill Can't wait for more.

Welcome titgetlilly!! Everything was awesome. I miss it all so much. I want to go back!!!

 

[mousegear]

Enjoyed reading your Cali Grill review. I think Cali Grill is one of the must do every trip since the food is excellent and atmosphere is the top notch there.

 

[jecskc]

Enjoyed reading your Cali Grill review. I think Cali Grill is one of the must do every trip since the food is excellent and atmosphere is the top notch there.

We enjoyed it very much. Our waitress was fabulous. We should have stayed for fireworks, but no one wanted to wait another hour and we didn't want to take up her table, so we just went back to the room. We were pretty tired. But it isn't a successful Disney day if you don't head to bed tired, am I right??

 

[TeresaNJ]

Enjoying your report! Your Cali Grill dinner looks delicious! We haven't eaten dinner there in a few years, but did the Sunday Brunch on our last trip, and that was totally amazing!

 

[Mom2m&k]

So excited I found this report! I got the bags I ordered from you today and they are perfect...l love them...thank you!

 

[jecskc]

Enjoying your report! Your Cali Grill dinner looks delicious! We haven't eaten dinner there in a few years, but did the Sunday Brunch on our last trip, and that was totally amazing!

Hey Teresa!! Thanks so much for stopping by!! We will have to look into the brunch next time.

 

[jecskc]

So excited I found this report! I got the bags I ordered from you today and they are perfect...l love them...thank you!

HEY MANDY!!!! I'm so happy you are following along. I'm thrilled that you love your bags. That fabric is so happy. Thanks to YOU for ordering them!! Whne is your trip again? I forget!! So nice to have a trip coming up. I miss WDW sooo much right now.

 

[Mom2m&k]

We have a short trip in May and then a big family trip next year that includes my sisters that I ordered the bags for. I'm giving them to them this weekend...I'm so excited!

 

[Tinkerbell_Girl]

Following along from Houston! I'm enjoying your reviews! I need to make it a point to go to both Chef Mickey's and Cali Grill. I also have a question about the drive, My in laws will be driving from Houston to Orlando in June, (DH and I will be flying) do you happen to remember how much tolls were on the turnpike?

 

[jecskc]

We have a short trip in May and then a big family trip next year that includes my sisters that I ordered the bags for. I'm giving them to them this weekend...I'm so excited!

So nice to have a trip coming up. I need to start planning a new one!!