Eating around the world deluxe style. COMPLETED!! 11/6/08
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For our day at Animal Kingdom, I chose Yak and Yeti. We ate at Yak and Yeti when it first opened last year and we were not impressed at the time. We figured we would give it another chance, as there are not too many table service choices in AK and being Asian, our kids NEED rice. I took DD to the restroom after checking in and DH and DS were seated before we even got back from the restroom. We were seated on the first floor, next to a window, we could see people walking around, but we were far enough so it wasnt distracting. Our waitress didnt seem to sure about what was allowed as an appetizer in the dining plan, I was going to order the dim sum basket and DH was going to get the string beans, but she said she had to check to see if the dim sum basket would count for an appetizer for both of us, so we got the pot stickers instead. She didnt think to ask if we wanted them steamed or fried, we didnt think to say we wanted them fried, so they came out steamed. The pot stickers were OK, a bit too much ginger in them for my taste. I dont really like steamed dumplings, they probably would have been better fried. In the words of DH, the string beans were interesting. They were covered in a light batter and deep fried. My kids like string beans and apparently the batter was too weird for them, because they pulled the coating off before eating the beans. The thai chili dipping sauce that they came with was more sweet than spicy.
For our main course, DD got the lo mein with white rice and carrot sticks, I got the Shaoxing steak and shrimp and DH got the beef and broccoli. DDs Lo Mein was really good, very flavorful and tasty. DH said his beef and broccoli was similar to average Chinese take-out. Now, on to my steak and shrimp, the presentation was really nice, a mountain of rice with the steak wrapped around it, skewers of shrimp around the beef with a bed of mixed veggies on the side. I asked our waitress what kind of veggies were they and she had no idea. Turns out they are peppers, snow peas, carrots, and mushrooms. I dont eat peppers, so I didnt eat the veggies. I asked for my steak medium rare, I will eat my steak rare, but this steak came out raw. I had to send it back and when they brought it back out to me it was well. Needless to say, I was not happy with my meal.
For dessert, DH and I got the trio of sorbets and DD wanted the kids sorbet instead of an ice cream sundae. I gave my sorbet to DS and DH gave his to DD while he ate DDs lemon sorbet. We were impressed with the presentation, but not totally impressed with the flavor of the sorbet. Needless to say, we probably wont be going back to Yak and Yeti. However, DH said we probably wont even go back to Animal Kingdom next year and I agree. There just isnt enough to do there with younger children.
The cost for this meal was $69.40 with $4.86 for taxes and we had to tip in cash because the cashier had no idea how to charge it to the room using our KTTW cards. I think we gave her $12.
For our main course, DD got the lo mein with white rice and carrot sticks, I got the Shaoxing steak and shrimp and DH got the beef and broccoli. DDs Lo Mein was really good, very flavorful and tasty. DH said his beef and broccoli was similar to average Chinese take-out. Now, on to my steak and shrimp, the presentation was really nice, a mountain of rice with the steak wrapped around it, skewers of shrimp around the beef with a bed of mixed veggies on the side. I asked our waitress what kind of veggies were they and she had no idea. Turns out they are peppers, snow peas, carrots, and mushrooms. I dont eat peppers, so I didnt eat the veggies. I asked for my steak medium rare, I will eat my steak rare, but this steak came out raw. I had to send it back and when they brought it back out to me it was well. Needless to say, I was not happy with my meal.
For dessert, DH and I got the trio of sorbets and DD wanted the kids sorbet instead of an ice cream sundae. I gave my sorbet to DS and DH gave his to DD while he ate DDs lemon sorbet. We were impressed with the presentation, but not totally impressed with the flavor of the sorbet. Needless to say, we probably wont be going back to Yak and Yeti. However, DH said we probably wont even go back to Animal Kingdom next year and I agree. There just isnt enough to do there with younger children.
The cost for this meal was $69.40 with $4.86 for taxes and we had to tip in cash because the cashier had no idea how to charge it to the room using our KTTW cards. I think we gave her $12.
After our day at Animal Kingdom, we returned to our resort (Port Orleans Riverside) and went on a carriage ride, then it was off to Boatwrights for dinner. I had read a number of positive and negative reviews on Boatwrights and I decided to go for so that we could have a relaxing evening at the resort and I am very glad I did. I had the salad and prime rib with mushrooms instead of potatoes. DH had the crawfish bites and the tenderloin medallions. DD had the chicken noodle soup and the mac n cheese. I had the romaine salad, which was ok, it was leaves of romaine with strips of fried prosciutto (imagine bacon) and asiago cheese with the house dressing; I would have preferred that my lettuce be cup up. Lets talk prime rib, this was the first of three prime ribs that I had this trip and I must say that prime rib at Disney does not disappoint. My two favorite cuts of beef are NY strip and prime rib. I asked for the prime rib medium rare and it was cooked to perfection. The prime rib was outstanding and the mushrooms were good as well. DH said the crawfish bites were interesting, but they did not have much flavor, the portion was huge and he didnt finish most of it. He also said the filet medallions were good, the portion was small and he wishes he got the prime rib. DD liked the mac n cheese and the chicken noodle soup. DH said that the mac n cheese did not taste good at all. DD got the ice cream sundae for dessert, DH the apple pie and I got the seasonal berries (strawberries). I went next door and got DS an Itzakadoozie, which they allowed me to bring in only because I told them it was for a child. We would definitely go back to Boatwrights in the future if we were staying at Port Orleans.
The meal here cost $88.00, $6.16 taxes and we tipped her $18 because DS threw up a little at the table and she was really good.
The meal here cost $88.00, $6.16 taxes and we tipped her $18 because DS threw up a little at the table and she was really good.
Saturday, we went back to MK and we had an ADR at Liberty Tree Tavern. We waited about 10 minutes for the table. I ordered the fried cheese and the William Penn pasta (applewood smoked bacon, mushrooms, marinated chicken, and basil with a creamy marinara). DH ordered the Crab Cake and the Pot Roast. DD ordered the pizza with chicken. The fried cheese was good and the portion was big enough so we could all share it. DH said the crab cake was good, not as good as 50s Prime Time, but better than Kona. I enjoyed the pasta and so did DS, but I thought the chicken was too dry. DH said the pot roast was also good but dry. Considering this review is the shortest so far, the meal was not that memorable and we probably wont go back for lunch, but the choices at MK are very limited, so who knows.
The meal cost $78.18, $4.78 in taxes and $13.21 for tip.
The meal cost $78.18, $4.78 in taxes and $13.21 for tip.
Cinderellas Royal Table (although I keep thinking Cinderellas Round Table), we started by giving our names at the podium near the back of the castle and were promptly told that we could go in, get on line to meet Cinderella and then wait until we are called to go upstairs. While we were on line, a greeter came up to us and told us that she would be ready to take us upstairs as soon as we are finished meeting with Cinderella! Cinderella was great with the kids. I think DS is in love with her, he actually traded one of his nicest Buzz Lightyear pins for one of Cinderella, which he showed her when we met her. Of course at the same time, we found out that DD lost her Cinderella pin (no, he did not steal her pin). After the photos with Cinderella, DS was given a sword and DD was given a magic wand (I wish they would ask the kids which they wanted, because DD actually wanted a sword). There were numerous empty tables in the dining area, including a couple of them by the window. I asked our hostess if we could have a table at the window and she said she would check. She came back a little later and brought us to a table by the window, where we could see a good part of Fastasyland, most notably the Carousel.
Our waitress came and told us that the fairy godmother, Suzy and Perla do not give autographs and she gave us little pre-printed cards with their autographs already on them. She also told us the price for this meal is fixed and everyone gets an appetizer with their meal, DS is under 3 and they give him complimentary pasta with butter sauce. I got the spring roll, DH got the BLT salad and DD got the carrots sticks (no celery). We were brought some pretzel bread and it was really good. DH and I both ordered the prime rib medium rare and DD got the chicken strips. During the meal, we saw a number of people walking around with photo packages and looking at the pictures and then scanning the room to see if they could spot the correct family. They were much more efficient at this at Akershus, but I will explain that later. DHs BLT salad was good and he cleaned the plate. My spring roll was good, but it was huge and I didnt finish it all.
A server (not the waitress) brought out 2 portions of prime rib to our table; one looked like it was cooked to perfection, the other looked well, medium well. But it was way overcooked for my taste. We told the server that we both ordered medium rare and he was shocked that a couple would actually like their meat the same way. You both like medium rare? He then took the medium well plate back and brought out another medium rare. The prime rib was delicious!!
DD saw her brothers pasta and decided that she wanted the pasta instead of the chicken strips and french fries, which worked out perfectly because DS wanted chicken nuggets and french fries. As we finished our main course, the waitress came back out and asked what we wanted for dessert. DD asked for the ice cream, I got the chocolate cream cheese buckle and DH got the sorbet. The buckle was way too sweet for me. DH said the sorbet was good. As we ate our dessert, Suzy and Perla came out and started making their rounds. They both stopped by our table really quickly. DD was sitting on the outside and they stopped long enough for me to get pictures of them (separately) with her. However, DS who was sitting on the inside was totally ignored, which really upset him. Then after a while, the fairy godmother came out and started her dance and little pep rally. She asked if anyone was celebrating anything and acknowledged them.
Overall, the meal was good and we really enjoyed it. The character interaction was not the best, but just eating in the castle was amazing. We will be going back next year when we are back at the world. The meal price includes gratuities and taxes and came to $131.08.
Our waitress came and told us that the fairy godmother, Suzy and Perla do not give autographs and she gave us little pre-printed cards with their autographs already on them. She also told us the price for this meal is fixed and everyone gets an appetizer with their meal, DS is under 3 and they give him complimentary pasta with butter sauce. I got the spring roll, DH got the BLT salad and DD got the carrots sticks (no celery). We were brought some pretzel bread and it was really good. DH and I both ordered the prime rib medium rare and DD got the chicken strips. During the meal, we saw a number of people walking around with photo packages and looking at the pictures and then scanning the room to see if they could spot the correct family. They were much more efficient at this at Akershus, but I will explain that later. DHs BLT salad was good and he cleaned the plate. My spring roll was good, but it was huge and I didnt finish it all.
A server (not the waitress) brought out 2 portions of prime rib to our table; one looked like it was cooked to perfection, the other looked well, medium well. But it was way overcooked for my taste. We told the server that we both ordered medium rare and he was shocked that a couple would actually like their meat the same way. You both like medium rare? He then took the medium well plate back and brought out another medium rare. The prime rib was delicious!!
DD saw her brothers pasta and decided that she wanted the pasta instead of the chicken strips and french fries, which worked out perfectly because DS wanted chicken nuggets and french fries. As we finished our main course, the waitress came back out and asked what we wanted for dessert. DD asked for the ice cream, I got the chocolate cream cheese buckle and DH got the sorbet. The buckle was way too sweet for me. DH said the sorbet was good. As we ate our dessert, Suzy and Perla came out and started making their rounds. They both stopped by our table really quickly. DD was sitting on the outside and they stopped long enough for me to get pictures of them (separately) with her. However, DS who was sitting on the inside was totally ignored, which really upset him. Then after a while, the fairy godmother came out and started her dance and little pep rally. She asked if anyone was celebrating anything and acknowledged them.
Overall, the meal was good and we really enjoyed it. The character interaction was not the best, but just eating in the castle was amazing. We will be going back next year when we are back at the world. The meal price includes gratuities and taxes and came to $131.08.
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Enjoying your reviews very much. And it makes me want to remind people that if a place interests them, they should try it. Just because one person doesn't like it, doesn't mean you won't. Your reviews are a perfect example: We loved Yak & Yeti (and I normally don't eat anything resembling that type of food--that and Mexican just aren't my thing) and we absolutely disliked Boatwright's--bad service, horrible filets, rude CM. Each day at any given restaurant can be so different for any person.
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id try CRT forLunch and Breakfast as the character interaction is great. Dinner the character interaction is a bonus not mandatory unfortunatley
I am not complaining at all about the CRT dinner, the food was good, service was good and we will be going back next time, since we are taking my mother and DH's dad and they have never eaten in the castle before.
Mirror Mirror on the wall, which is the hardest ADR to get of them all? Cinderellas Royal Table is supposed to be the hardest ADR to get. I dont think this is totally true anymore, since they started charging a credit card for the initial ADR. I though LeCellier was much harder, since I tried and tried to get a dinner reservation but couldnt over a five month period, even though I called multiple times a day sometimes. LeCellier is small, very small, which is probably one of the reasons it is so hard to get a reservation there.
We checked in at the podium outside the restaurant and were told that it would take about 15 minutes. The CM told us that if we wanted to we could wait inside or go spend sometime at the Kidcot station, which was just past the LeCellier entrance. We were not given a pager or anything. Our kids went and got their masks and colored them, then we went back into the restaurant. While we were waiting, there was a CM asking trivia questions about Canada and handing out stickers to those who got the answer correct. We rechecked in when we got back there and shortly after we were brought to our table. Our table was next to the kitchen door, but we didnt really notice the people coming out of the kitchen too much. Our waitress brought out a basket of breadsticks for us, I knew that the four of us would be fighting over the pretzel bread and asked for more, but she forgot all about it and we didnt ask again, because the rest of our food started coming out and we didnt care about bread anymore. DH had the Spicy Chicken and Chipotle Sausage, I had the shrimp cocktail and DD had the carrots (no celery) for appetizers. DH said his sausage was good and very spicy, the shrimp cocktail was cooked to perfection and the shrimp were big, the carrots were carrots. For our mail course, DD had the kids steak. DH had the NY Strip as is on the menu and I had the NY Strip with the mushroom risotto and the white truffle and herb butter sauce (I am not a big fan of filets, as I think it is too tender). The steaks were GREAT! DD loved her steak, which she shared with DS. DD and DS also shared a milkshake which came with her meal and the milkshake was really good, not too sweet.
For dessert, DD got her usual kids sundae, and we got a chocolate moose and a cheesecake. When the moose came out, DS screamed, OH, a duck. From the side, it really did look like a duck. The moose was pretty good. I didnt really care for the cheesecake.
The meal cost $112.20, $7.30 in taxes and $20.20 for tip.
We checked in at the podium outside the restaurant and were told that it would take about 15 minutes. The CM told us that if we wanted to we could wait inside or go spend sometime at the Kidcot station, which was just past the LeCellier entrance. We were not given a pager or anything. Our kids went and got their masks and colored them, then we went back into the restaurant. While we were waiting, there was a CM asking trivia questions about Canada and handing out stickers to those who got the answer correct. We rechecked in when we got back there and shortly after we were brought to our table. Our table was next to the kitchen door, but we didnt really notice the people coming out of the kitchen too much. Our waitress brought out a basket of breadsticks for us, I knew that the four of us would be fighting over the pretzel bread and asked for more, but she forgot all about it and we didnt ask again, because the rest of our food started coming out and we didnt care about bread anymore. DH had the Spicy Chicken and Chipotle Sausage, I had the shrimp cocktail and DD had the carrots (no celery) for appetizers. DH said his sausage was good and very spicy, the shrimp cocktail was cooked to perfection and the shrimp were big, the carrots were carrots. For our mail course, DD had the kids steak. DH had the NY Strip as is on the menu and I had the NY Strip with the mushroom risotto and the white truffle and herb butter sauce (I am not a big fan of filets, as I think it is too tender). The steaks were GREAT! DD loved her steak, which she shared with DS. DD and DS also shared a milkshake which came with her meal and the milkshake was really good, not too sweet.
For dessert, DD got her usual kids sundae, and we got a chocolate moose and a cheesecake. When the moose came out, DS screamed, OH, a duck. From the side, it really did look like a duck. The moose was pretty good. I didnt really care for the cheesecake.
The meal cost $112.20, $7.30 in taxes and $20.20 for tip.
As I said previously, DH and I lived in Central Florida for close to four years. We were once again supposed to meet friends one day. Being the diligent planner that I am, I made ADRs for the day we were supposed to meet them, Teppan Edo for lunch and Tutto Italia for dinner, Yachtmans Steakhouse for dinner the night before that, with a photo session before dinner at the Beach Club. Well, the week before, they called DH and told him that they couldnt make it the night we were supposed to meet them, can we switch it to the day before. So, after calling Disney Dining (OK, so I was a little happy that I could call Disney Dining to make changes, but I was not happy I couldnt get what I wanted). What we ended up with was Tokyo Dining for dinner with the friends, Tutto Italia for lunch and Yachtmans for dinner the second night just the four of us. Of course the day we were supposed to meet them, they backed out because they were too busy.
So, the four of us headed to Tokyo Dining, we had a fairly late ADR, as that was all I could get at that late date. So, I went in to see if they could get us in a half an hour earlier. They were very accommodating even though we were early and had two less people. We were seating after a 10 minute wait at a table by the window, which would have been wonderful if we waited until after the fireworks to leave.
The waitress was very polite and told us what we were entitled to with our dining plan. DD could only get the chocolate chip cookie for dessert. We could each get an appetizer. DH and I both got the shrimp cocktail for appetizer, I got the Grilled NY Steak for my entrée, DH got the Roppongi Combo (which includes shrimp and scallops tempura) and DD got the Chicken Teriyaki, sauce on the side. The waitress brought over 2 pairs of rigged chopsticks for the children. The shrimp cocktail here was definitely a disappointment after the shrimp cocktails at 50s Prime Time and LeCellier. The other two places gave fewer shrimp, but the shrimp were much bigger. This time, we got 6 medium sized shrimp served in a golden cardboard box. The presentation was nice, but the size of the shrimp made it lacking. I would prefer better food over the nice presentation.
My steak was cooked to perfection and was very tasty. I was offered three choices of dipping sauces and I chose the ponzu sauce, which is soy sauce with a bit of tang. The steak was cooked perfectly and was very tasty with the ponzu sauce. The platter came with a couple of piece of broccoli and a scoop of rice. DHs combo platter included three shrimp and four scallop tempura. DH said that the food was very bland, the combo came with the tempura dipping sauce, but DH does not like to dip his food in sauces, either the flavor is there or not. Also, he said there was just not enough, the portion was tiny. DDs chicken tempura came nicely presented in a bullet train platter. Yes, it is a bullet train and NOT a monorail. DH and I were commenting on the monorail and the waitress politely told us that it was a bullet train, which is just a bit faster than the monorail. DD and DS pretty much polished the chicken teriyaki and rice off and I gave them some of my rice as well; they sure do love their rice.
Dessert time came around and we ordered 2 soft serve ice creams for the kids. How can a Disney restaurant just offer a chocolate chip cookie to a child for dessert? Come on, really, how much can soft serve ice cream cost? I am not sure if we would be back to Tokyo Dining, we will probably go back to Teppan Edo next time, the food portions are bigger and the kids love watching the chefs cook in front of them.
The meal cost $81.25, $5.29 in taxes and $14.62 for tip.
So, the four of us headed to Tokyo Dining, we had a fairly late ADR, as that was all I could get at that late date. So, I went in to see if they could get us in a half an hour earlier. They were very accommodating even though we were early and had two less people. We were seating after a 10 minute wait at a table by the window, which would have been wonderful if we waited until after the fireworks to leave.
The waitress was very polite and told us what we were entitled to with our dining plan. DD could only get the chocolate chip cookie for dessert. We could each get an appetizer. DH and I both got the shrimp cocktail for appetizer, I got the Grilled NY Steak for my entrée, DH got the Roppongi Combo (which includes shrimp and scallops tempura) and DD got the Chicken Teriyaki, sauce on the side. The waitress brought over 2 pairs of rigged chopsticks for the children. The shrimp cocktail here was definitely a disappointment after the shrimp cocktails at 50s Prime Time and LeCellier. The other two places gave fewer shrimp, but the shrimp were much bigger. This time, we got 6 medium sized shrimp served in a golden cardboard box. The presentation was nice, but the size of the shrimp made it lacking. I would prefer better food over the nice presentation.
My steak was cooked to perfection and was very tasty. I was offered three choices of dipping sauces and I chose the ponzu sauce, which is soy sauce with a bit of tang. The steak was cooked perfectly and was very tasty with the ponzu sauce. The platter came with a couple of piece of broccoli and a scoop of rice. DHs combo platter included three shrimp and four scallop tempura. DH said that the food was very bland, the combo came with the tempura dipping sauce, but DH does not like to dip his food in sauces, either the flavor is there or not. Also, he said there was just not enough, the portion was tiny. DDs chicken tempura came nicely presented in a bullet train platter. Yes, it is a bullet train and NOT a monorail. DH and I were commenting on the monorail and the waitress politely told us that it was a bullet train, which is just a bit faster than the monorail. DD and DS pretty much polished the chicken teriyaki and rice off and I gave them some of my rice as well; they sure do love their rice.
Dessert time came around and we ordered 2 soft serve ice creams for the kids. How can a Disney restaurant just offer a chocolate chip cookie to a child for dessert? Come on, really, how much can soft serve ice cream cost? I am not sure if we would be back to Tokyo Dining, we will probably go back to Teppan Edo next time, the food portions are bigger and the kids love watching the chefs cook in front of them.
The meal cost $81.25, $5.29 in taxes and $14.62 for tip.
I booked the Akershus Princess Storybook Breakfast because DD loves the princesses and breakfast seemed the least foreign. We arrived at Epcot around 8:00 and there was a CM at the left side of the entrance gates with a clip board. She looked up our name and let us in immediately. We walked through the empty future world into the world showcase where we ran into a group of CMs looking at space for the Food and Wine Festival that was starting next week. About four or five of them gladly stopped what they were doing and talked to the kids and us too.
We got to Akershus and checked in at the podium outside and were told there would be a short wait. We were going to go look at the waterfall and were called in immediately. Belle was the greeter at the breakfast and we stood on line for the kids to take a picture with her. This Belle did not bend down to the kids level, so we have a picture of Belle towering over the kids. I understand that it is hard for the characters to kneel down all the time, but the picture is just odd looking.
We were led to our table as soon as we were finished visiting with Belle and we were placed in the same room as the cold buffet. Our waitress took our drink orders and we hit the cold buffet. We got some fruits, bread and cheese, these items were all good. Our waitress then brought us our drinks and platter of hot foods. The platter included eggs, bacon, sausage and potatoes. Our family is a bit strange about breakfast, DH and DS do not eat eggs, I do not eat bacon and sausage. The eggs were excellent; they were fluffy and cooked perfectly, not runny or overcooked. DH said the bacon was a bit bland, the sausage was good, but the potatoes were the excellent, excellent, excellent. DH, DS, DD finished all the bacon and asked for a second plate. Then DH asked for another plate of potatoes just for himself. He could not stop raving about them. A month after the trip, he looks at me one day and goes I wish I had a plate of those potatoes from Shushshushshus (what he thought I was saying when I called for ADRs).
The princesses started coming around as we were almost finished with breakfast, there was Sleeping Beauty, when I told her remember? You already signed the other day? She got a little haughty and said, Oh, I just wanted to add something. She opened it to her page and kissed the book. After Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins came around. Why is Mary Poppins at a Princess Storybook meal? I just dont understand it, there were four other princesses that could have appeared, Cinderella, Ariel, Snow White and even Pocohontas; really, why Mary Poppins? My kids had no idea who she was, but they just went along with it. While Mary Poppins was at our table, Jasmine skipped us and went to the next table. Sleeping Beauty and Jasmine crossed paths and Sleeping Beauty sort of put her nose in the air. I told DH, I guess there is some contention between the princesses. His reply was Sleeping Beauty is jealous of Jasmines abs. Jasmine came back to us as soon as Mary Poppins left and spent some time talking to the kids. Mulan was the last princess to come to our table and she spent the most time with the kids. Mulan asked DD if DS is her little brother. DD said yes and asked where her Little Brother was. Mulan said Little Brother was too big to carry around with her, so she just carries Crickee. She pulls out a little cage with Crickee in it. DD then pulls out her chain which has a little monkey on it. The conversation went on and on. Mulan then took pictures with the kids and looked like she was about to leave, when they started up the conversation again. Mulan finally finished up and left after giving DD a kiss.
Akershus was definitely one of the highlights of our trip, the food was good and the character interaction was really good. Later that evening we were talking about booking bounceback and his one of his conditions was we eat at breakfast at Akershus next time. So, we will definitely do this again.
The meal cost $80.91 with $4.94 in taxes and $12.05 in tips.
We got to Akershus and checked in at the podium outside and were told there would be a short wait. We were going to go look at the waterfall and were called in immediately. Belle was the greeter at the breakfast and we stood on line for the kids to take a picture with her. This Belle did not bend down to the kids level, so we have a picture of Belle towering over the kids. I understand that it is hard for the characters to kneel down all the time, but the picture is just odd looking.
We were led to our table as soon as we were finished visiting with Belle and we were placed in the same room as the cold buffet. Our waitress took our drink orders and we hit the cold buffet. We got some fruits, bread and cheese, these items were all good. Our waitress then brought us our drinks and platter of hot foods. The platter included eggs, bacon, sausage and potatoes. Our family is a bit strange about breakfast, DH and DS do not eat eggs, I do not eat bacon and sausage. The eggs were excellent; they were fluffy and cooked perfectly, not runny or overcooked. DH said the bacon was a bit bland, the sausage was good, but the potatoes were the excellent, excellent, excellent. DH, DS, DD finished all the bacon and asked for a second plate. Then DH asked for another plate of potatoes just for himself. He could not stop raving about them. A month after the trip, he looks at me one day and goes I wish I had a plate of those potatoes from Shushshushshus (what he thought I was saying when I called for ADRs).
The princesses started coming around as we were almost finished with breakfast, there was Sleeping Beauty, when I told her remember? You already signed the other day? She got a little haughty and said, Oh, I just wanted to add something. She opened it to her page and kissed the book. After Sleeping Beauty, Mary Poppins came around. Why is Mary Poppins at a Princess Storybook meal? I just dont understand it, there were four other princesses that could have appeared, Cinderella, Ariel, Snow White and even Pocohontas; really, why Mary Poppins? My kids had no idea who she was, but they just went along with it. While Mary Poppins was at our table, Jasmine skipped us and went to the next table. Sleeping Beauty and Jasmine crossed paths and Sleeping Beauty sort of put her nose in the air. I told DH, I guess there is some contention between the princesses. His reply was Sleeping Beauty is jealous of Jasmines abs. Jasmine came back to us as soon as Mary Poppins left and spent some time talking to the kids. Mulan was the last princess to come to our table and she spent the most time with the kids. Mulan asked DD if DS is her little brother. DD said yes and asked where her Little Brother was. Mulan said Little Brother was too big to carry around with her, so she just carries Crickee. She pulls out a little cage with Crickee in it. DD then pulls out her chain which has a little monkey on it. The conversation went on and on. Mulan then took pictures with the kids and looked like she was about to leave, when they started up the conversation again. Mulan finally finished up and left after giving DD a kiss.
Akershus was definitely one of the highlights of our trip, the food was good and the character interaction was really good. Later that evening we were talking about booking bounceback and his one of his conditions was we eat at breakfast at Akershus next time. So, we will definitely do this again.
The meal cost $80.91 with $4.94 in taxes and $12.05 in tips.
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