From Kick'n It at Kidani to Play'n It at Pop adults only p62/63 last thoughts&request

[Charleston Princess]

Yeay! I am so glad you took the flash photo on Spaceship Earth! Too cool! What a nice rest of the day at Epcot! Isn't it nice when there aren't any kids clamoring for your attention?

 

[MEK]

Yeay! I am so glad you took the flash photo on Spaceship Earth! Too cool! What a nice rest of the day at Epcot! Isn't it nice when there aren't any kids clamoring for your attention?

I was really glad I remembered to take that picture, because, honestly.....I almost forgot. We really did have a lovely day at Epcot. It was hard to leave, knowing that we had only planned to visit that one day.

 

[MEK]

By the time we left Epcot, drove back to Pop, refilled our mugs, and hit the pool, it was around 4:30pm. Wow - where did the day go? We visited the 80's pool. It was a little bit of a walk compared to the 60's pool, but it was super quiet over there. There were a few random kids and parents, but we basically had the whole place to ourselves.

I'm not gonna' lie - I took a lot of these pictures the next day (Tuesday as opposed to Monday), but I thought I would post some of them today. Our pool break on Monday was super short. We only stayed for about 20 minutes and then went back to the room to get ready for dinner. I really enjoyed the 80's pools and the warm water really felt good on my feet. My feet behaved pretty well for most of the day, but those blisters that started the night before, really started to act up by late afternoon. I found sitting in the pool to be very therapeutic for my poor little tootsies.

So....up next......dinner at the Flying Fish and exactly How far is the self-park lot from the front of the Boardwalk?????????

 

[Charleston Princess]

Great photos of the 80's section of Pop! Reminds me of my childhood!

I know the answer to the self-parking lot question!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

I'm glad you were able to soak those poor little tootsies of yours. There is nothing worse than foot pain while at Disney!

I have seen a parking lot at Boardwalk, but have no clue about how far the self park area is......
I'm married to MrIWontRentACar.......

Just someday, somehow, I would just love to have a car down there one time....

 

[manntra]

Yum for the Flying Fish! Although that is what I would have done with Denny's fish is made it fly across the room!
Disney water IS therapeutic! There is nothing more refreshing than a quick swim before part II of the day!!
I have a bunch of books at home too that I will have to write the names down for you....This trip I took a new picture inside TOT of an item in the library that was in one of the Twilight Zone episodes..I did that last year too of another item in there....fun to find things like that!!

Tracy

p.s. I will keep you posted on when I see the May hours out because our ADR day is the same!

 

[MEK]

Great photos of the 80's section of Pop! Reminds me of my childhood!

I know the answer to the self-parking lot question!

Oh you young'n! It reminds more me of my college days (what I can remember of those).

That parking lot almost made wish I was married to MrIWontRentaCar!

I'm glad you were able to soak those poor little tootsies of yours. There is nothing worse than foot pain while at Disney!

The foot soak was enjoyable, but the foot pain come back witha vengance later that evening.

I have seen a parking lot at Boardwalk, but have no clue about how far the self park area is......
I'm married to MrIWontRentACar.......

Just someday, somehow, I would just love to have a car down there one time....

See above. Seriously, though, this parking lot made me wish I was married to MrIWillOnlyTakeCabs...... Yup....it was THAT far away.

I guess the only way to get MrIWontRentaCar to actually rent one is to make him go to Sea World, or Universal Studios, or, better yet....the Kennedy Space Center. Now that's worthy of a car. Of course, if none of those will work......there's always Vero Beach!

Yum for the Flying Fish! Although that is what I would have done with Denny's fish is made it fly across the room!

Crap, Tracy....I just about lost my ice tea all over the keyboard when I read that. Very funny!

Disney water IS therapeutic! There is nothing more refreshing than a quick swim before part II of the day!!!

Definately therapeutic, and made more so by knowing that the next time I will be in a pool is next May!!!!!! It is so freak'n cold and rainy right now that I can hardly remember what that pool was like. that's why I had to post the pics.

I have a bunch of books at home too that I will have to write the names down for you....This trip I took a new picture inside TOT of an item in the library that was in one of the Twilight Zone episodes..I did that last year too of another item in there....fun to find things like that!!

Oh yes - I would appreciate any and all suggestions for books because I really want to focus on that kind of stuff next trip.

p.s. I will keep you posted on when I see the May hours out because our ADR day is the same!

I've been thinking about that. Are they just, all of a sudden, going to post all the park hours for 6 months when the new ADR rule starts. The most important thing I want to know is WHAT NIGHT IS EMH AT THE AK?????? I am totally working around that. I also talked to my friends that are joining us and they are interested in seeing Cirque. I've never seen it and I think this is the right trip to do that. Of course I pick this trip when we are NOT staying at SSR. Don't care though - I will have a rental car (Are you listening.... MrI WontRentaCar?).

I'm curious to see how your plans stack up against mine. It would be fun for a Dismeet. Maybe Illuminations on the same night or something like that!

 

[manntra]

I know!!!! I want an EMH at AK too! I was only there once at night and of course that is not enough....I don't know about the hours....I keep checking and they are up to April so
I think it is all going to be in my hands anyways so I will just book where I want to eat!
I know of LeCellier and Biergarten so I will throw in a couple others somewhere!!
I am sure we will meet up somewhere if not for a quick hi..I just found out a friend of mine from here and her family was there at about the same time I was last week! I couldn't believe she didn't tell me she was going! She knows I am a professional!! Oh well...her kids are monsters anyways Kidding...kind of!!

Tracy

 

[MEK]

I know!!!! I want an EMH at AK too! I was only there once at night and of course that is not enough....I don't know about the hours....I keep checking and they are up to April so

I have only been to one AK EMH, too and I never rode EE during it. Next trip I am SOOOOOOOOOO riding EE at night. I got to ride it in the front seat this trip and my next goal is night time!!!!!!! I guess I should plan a whole AK day so I can start collecting those FP's to bring back at night. The couple we are taking is not into thrill rides so much. I think he will ride, but she already told me she doesn't do any coaster more intense then BTM. I guess that means I will keeping her FP's, too. maaahahaha!

I think it is all going to be in my hands anyways so I will just book where I want to eat!
I know of LeCellier and Biergarten so I will throw in a couple others somewhere!!

Oh Le Cellier .....wouldn't that be nice. But I really want my friends to see illuminations, too so maybe I'll mix it up a bit and do Le Cellier for lunch. I would love to do dinner, but what's the chance of getting a dinner before 8pm, if at all.

I am sure we will meet up somewhere if not for a quick hi..I just found out a friend of mine from here and her family was there at about the same time I was last week! I couldn't believe she didn't tell me she was going! She knows I am a professional!! Oh well...her kids are monsters anyways Kidding...kind of!!

Better to avoid the monster kids, me thinks!

 

[MEK]

I was really looking forward to this dinner, mostly because I secretly referred to this meal as my "mystery" ADR. I didn't real know what to expect since I never hear a lot of people raving about the Flying Fish. Not that I've read bad comments. I just haven't read much about the place...period.

I was also looking forward to snooping around the boardwalk. The last time we were there was in 06. It was November and it was dark when we arrived. Enough said - I wanted to see the Boardwalk Hotel in the day time.

So the self-park lot at the Boardwalk is just were you would expect it to be - in Tim-buk-tu. Either there or its next-door neighbor - tim-buk-three. I begged Denny to find the absolute closest parking space. My feet were killing me and I was trying to wear my black sandals again. Since we were eating at mostly signature restaurants, I was trying to dress a tad nicer. Tonight I wore a black skirt, which was pretty casual. But I tried to dress it up a bit with a fancier top. Of course, I didn't want to look really stupid wearing my brown crocs. So I packed them for later, because it would be dark by the time we went to watch Illuminations. By night fall, no one would be looking at my feet. But in the day time, with those crocs on, I looked like a perfect candidate for "What not to Wear". I could just picture Stacy and Clinton jumping out of the bushes.

So steady yourself for some pictures of the Boardwalk......

After we walked through the ginormous self parking lot, then the valet parking lot, then across the street, then past some DVC villas (I think), we finally saw this on the horizon......

Ahhhhhh, getting closer......

Be still my aching feet, we are almost there.........

Almost to the door of the Flying Fish....

Look....that is DH standing next to the DVC kiosk. I think he really does want to more more points. ahhhhhhh!

We were greated by a lovely CM as soon as we entered. Here is a view of the restaurant from the small entrance area:

I have been trying to figure out how to describe the decor of the Flying Fish. I just can't seem to come up with the right words. Art Deco, maybe? Early 90's maybe? I don't know. It was just sort-of strange. The theme was fish - fish everywhere. Scales everywhere.

The floor in the entrance way....

The ceiling (even LL must admit that these are some strange light fixtures....)

The kitchen....

The bar....

The scales....

More ceiling.....

A flying fish.....

If you hate fish, I mean really hate fish....this is probably not the best place to eat.

Our waiter was really great. He offered to take our picture. Yes - I know -its not really a smile. But remember, I WAS in pain. That must count for something...... I am sort-of smirking.

We started dinner with drinks. DH had some type of dark beer and I had a blue moon with orange slice. At home I recently had a blue moon with a shot of some type of blueberry liquor in it. It was really good. I forget what it was called, but I liked. Wouldn't mind having one right now. Sorry, I digress...

For appes we each had the crab cake. Denny wanted to compare tonight's crab cake to his Narcoossee's crab cake.....

I think he liked this one the best. It was quite good and a lovely presentation. So, hmmmmm, even though I was surrounded by scales everywhere I looked, and I felt like the restaurant was a bit small, the food was turning out to be quite good.

My entree was the wood-grilled scallops.......

Here is the description from the menu:

Oak-grilled Hand-harvested Maine Scallops -- English Pea, Pecorino, Basil and Mascarpone-laced Risotto di Carnarolli, Prosciutto di Parma Cracklins $36.00

Denny's entree...

And the description:

Oak-grilled North Atlantic Bay of Fundy Salmon - sauerkraut-brandade torta, rainbow chard, Blue Lake beans, and vermouth-golden raisin caper butter emulsion $36.00

Oh....by the way....here's the description of the crab cakes:

Flying Fish Cafe Crisp Jonah Lump Crab Cake - savory vegetable slaw, roasted red pepper coulis, ancho chili remoulade $16.00


Now I am being quite sincere when I say that my scallops were absolutely , hands-down, the best scallops I have ever had. I loved the oak grilled flavor. They were sooooooo tasty. As much as I think the ambiance of the Flying Fish leaves something to be desired, this was definately my favorite meal of the trip. I barely had room for dessert, but I forced myself to have a few bites of this.....

Gingersnap-crusted Deep-dish Apple Tart - Almond cream, morello cherry coulis, cinnamon anglaise, maple tuile and rum raisin ice cream $8.00

And, of course....Denny's dessert:

I do not see a description of his cheescake on the menu, so I will just let the picture speak for itself.

Anybody hungry yet????? I was so stuffed after this meal. Thank goodness my skirt was a tad loose.

At the conclusion of dinner we were presented with two glasses of complimentary champagne......

So, another lovely meal and my favorite food of the entire trip. I would go back in a heart-beat just to taste those fabulous scallops. And for the record, Denny enjoyed tonight's entree much better than his scary fish encounter at Narcoossee's.

When we left dinner I quickly changed into my crocs. It was just starting to get dark as we stepped out onto the boarwalk. I have room for two more pictures, so here they are:

When I return....darkness descends over the boardwalk, illuminations, and the return of "Oh my Aching Feet"

 

[eandesmom]

So the self-park lot at the Boardwalk is just were you would expect it to be - in Tim-buk-tu. Either there or its next-door neighbor - tim-buk-three. I begged Denny to find the absolute closest parking space. My feet were killing me and I was trying to wear my black sandals again.
I have been trying to figure out how to describe the decor of the Flying Fish. I just can't seem to come up with the right words. Art Deco, maybe? Early 90's maybe? I don't know. It was just sort-of strange. The theme was fish - fish everywhere. Scales everywhere.

Now I am being quite sincere when I say that my scallops were absolutely , hands-down, the best scallops I have ever had. I loved the oak grilled flavor. They were sooooooo tasty. As much as I think the ambiance of the Flying Fish leaves something to be desired, this was definately my favorite meal of the trip. I barely had room for dessert, but I forced myself to have a few bites of this.....

Gingersnap-crusted Deep-dish Apple Tart - Almond cream, morello cherry coulis, cinnamon anglaise, maple tuile and rum raisin ice cream $8.00

Anybody hungry yet????? I was so stuffed after this meal. Thank goodness my skirt was a tad loose.

ugh! The only time I have been to the Boardwalk was when we were staying off property in 04 and had a car. That parking lot is in Egypt!

We loved it though and I am really looking forward to going there this trip...but walking to it!

I actually LOVE the decor based on the photo's. It reminds me of a very quirky place that Jeff and I love (though the menu is QUITE different). Those light fixtures make me think of Jellyfish.

That dessert is right up my alley, all of my favorite things in one dish.

The black sandals...again?

oh now.....

 

[wsushocker]

Oh you young'n! It reminds more me of my college days (what I can remember of those).

Are you the one in the white hat?

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[wigdoutdismom]

IF, I ever get a birthday trip......
I want to eat at Flying Fish, it looks delish!

I think you should have walked the parking lot in your crocs....
Then quick slipped into the little black numbers!

 

[jenjolt]

I have to agree with Anita...next time where the crocs until the very last minute LOL!!!

Hmmm..Yours is not the first great review of the Flying Fish I have heard!! It seems to be great for seafood...which is why I'll probably never eat there (not a big seafood fan) however I'm so glad you guys had a fabulous meal!!!

Love your pictures of the front of the Boardwalk! I usually go over that way through EPCOT so I've never seen the front of the hotels...I didn't even know they existed LOL!!! So I'm glad you shared those with us!!!!

I'm really looking forward to hearing more about your evening!!

Oh and I meant to mention that I took about 3 shots of the SE wall...so we'll have to put them together when I get to that portion of the trip report!! LOL!!

 

[dawnbu40]

I love the Boardwalk area and once again, great pictures! Those desserts look wonderful!

 

[MEK]

ugh! The only time I have been to the Boardwalk was when we were staying off property in 04 and had a car. That parking lot is in Egypt!

We loved it though and I am really looking forward to going there this trip...but walking to it!

Oh, you are sooooooo lucky to be staying there. When I look at all my pictures it makes me wish I had put BC or BWV tops on my list for May. I just got scared once she said WLV was available and I knew everyone else would want the boardwalk area for F&G. I was too afraid to ask for anything else, I just grabbed the villa and didn't look back.

I actually LOVE the decor based on the photo's. It reminds me of a very quirky place that Jeff and I love (though the menu is QUITE different). Those light fixtures make me think of Jellyfish.

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That's what they are - jellyfish! Genius! I knew they were supposed to be something, I just couldn't figure out what.

That dessert is right up my alley, all of my favorite things in one dish.

The black sandals...again?

oh now.....

That dessert was so good, but so rich. I probably would have been full after only eating that.

As for the black sandals - I only packed 2 pairs of crocs, black sandals, my running shoes, and the brown sandals I wore there. Who knew?

Are you the one in the white hat?

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Yup, that's me....that one....right over there..... you know, the one in the white hat!

IF, I ever get a birthday trip......
I want to eat at Flying Fish, it looks delish!

Oh, it was. I highly recommend it! Shocker - did you hear that????? Someone said Birthday trip!

I think you should have walked the parking lot in your crocs....
Then quick slipped into the little black numbers!

Yeah, that's me.... a slave to fashion, a glutton for punishment....take your pick.

I have to agree with Anita...next time where the crocs until the very last minute LOL!!!

Yup - I might have to get a pair of black crocs so I match!

I
Hmmm..Yours is not the first great review of the Flying Fish I have heard!! It seems to be great for seafood...which is why I'll probably never eat there (not a big seafood fan) however I'm so glad you guys had a fabulous meal!!!

They did have some non seafood entrees, but if you don't really like seafood it seems like a silly place to go.

I Love your pictures of the front of the Boardwalk! I usually go over that way through EPCOT so I've never seen the front of the hotels...I didn't even know they existed LOL!!! So I'm glad you shared those with us!!!!

I'm really looking forward to hearing more about your evening!!

Glad you like. It really is a big resort....so spread out. I would love to see a map of it to get myself oriented.

Rest of evening.....I may or may not get to it tonight.

I
Oh and I meant to mention that I took about 3 shots of the SE wall...so we'll have to put them together when I get to that portion of the trip report!! LOL!!

Oh...I can't wait to see what you got!

I love the Boardwalk area and once again, great pictures! Those desserts look wonderful!

It was fun to spend the morning at the BC and then visit the Boardwalk for the evening. The desserts were really good.

 

[mickeysmyboy]

Great update!! Your dinner at Flying Fish sound wonderful!!

If funny that you mention that the self parking lot at Boardwalk is so far. This morning I was listening to this weeks Dis podcast and they were discussing how dnsey is doing away with free valet parking for DVC members. one of the men on the podcast said something to the effect that if you self park at boardwalk and have to carry something lime a 12 pack soda to the resort you out of luck because it's like 7 miles! I'm sure the 7 miles was an exaggeration but I'm sure the walk felt that way too!!

I love, love your pics of Boardwalk! One of these trips we'll finally get over there! Of course, another one of the things I heard on the podcast was how terrible the new Cat Cora restaurant is! So, we won't be eating there!

 

[Lady Lallie]

Ooooh, those scallops look so yummy!

Something about Flying Fish just draws me there. Your desserts look amazing too.

I love the light fixture even though they are silly looking.

 

[podsnel]

O.M.G. The parking at the Boardwalk. The self parking is one hundred million bazillion miles away, and the valet takes an hour. O.M.G. Good thing the villas are so beautiful once you get in them! That resort has my absolute favorite decor, I think it is GORGEOUS!!! But it is a place to leave the car at home!

Glad to hear you liked Flying Fish- we're thinking about going next May. I've only been once, and that didn't work out too well, but the mgr came out to talk to me and said they were having a very bad night. Then she sent my kids a bunch of Mickey chachkeys, so all was forgiven!

Ok- have to run- Tyler is eating short ribs out of the pan on the stove with a ladle...and he loves it, so I have to go protect the leftovers, LOL!!!

 

[LOVEMY3KIDDOS]

Whoa!!! I missed 3 updates! How did that happen? You were busy busy busy!!!!

I absolutely LOVE that pic of the gondola! That is so cool and looks very inviting! I don't think I have ever even noticed them.

I have never been on SE! Can you believe it?? I know...tragic! I will have to try to look for the caveman seen if I can this trip. We are definitely riding SE this time...we have made it a must do.

Even 20 minutes at the pool can sometimes recharge those batteries!

Flying Fish sounds great! I am not an big regular fish person...but I ADORE shellfish! I can eat that all day long!