Having a GRAND time - the NEW Official GF Chat Thread PART 3

[tete01830]

Siobhan~ Hey! Ds is doing great! And dad was at church today! He was not there the whole time but a short time. HE still has little energy and a few days ago he had to gao to teh doc b/c his BP was so low so they are working on his BP levels, him but he is doing well. Oh he has lost 60 lbs since 9/8/08, crazy huh ~

I am bummed for you about your Nov trip, hope the Dec one works ..... I know how much you LOVE the GF that I would go for GV.... but that's me! What happened to looking into the WL???? Sorry to hear about the schedule issues and hating DH new shift..... I am a dope, what time is first shift? Nice to see you on hear again, you gotta do some thing fro YOU at least once a day!

That is great about your Dad! I am sure he will get stronger everyday! Wow 60 lbs! That is crazy!
I was bummed at first about Nov but then I realized I have never seen Osbourne lights and they don't start until late Nov. I will miss seeing my BIL at the F&W festival but heck I eat his food here for free! I just cant bring myself to stay at WL! LOL...I know peeps love it but IDK and they only have a Courtyard Bunk Room and it is not that much more to stay over on the Epcot side. I will explain DH's schedule below!

Siobhan: I miss you! and on dh's schedule

I miss our chats! Hopefully soon!

Hi, Siobhan!!! Sorry about NOvember....I hope December works out. I don't know about CL at BC....I don't know about GV at GF either. What about a split stay?? Sometimes I just don't feel like I am at WDW until I am staying on the monorail. Crazy old me or does anybody else feel like that?? OK...no clue...what time does your DH work now? What is your schedule like? I have the 5:30 am wake up call with DD catching a band bus. It's creepy getting up in the dark. And even nastier is even on the weekends I GET UP. WTH? I don't like it one bit. I did lie in bed and read and finish my book this morn though. For like 5 hrs. Geesh. I had eye strain reading until about 7:30 when it got lighter out.

Chan

Hey Chan!! We always do a split stay and to be honest, last time I said that next time I wanted to stay at one place and that was it! DH hates doing split stays but I always talk him into it! I think I am going to do GF. Heck it will cost me $10 a day to have coffee delivered. He will have to get over not having that coffee machine! It is suppose to be a slow week and I am afraid that they will have all 5 Epcot Resorts share a bus. I would throw a hissy if I had to go through that again! And for all of you that have been in Dec, will I be able to use the pool? Is it a hit or miss as far as weather? If I can get Sago marina view I think I would be okay!

My DHs hours at work are 8-5 but it is an hour away and he is a military wacko! I mean that lovingly but really if I had to leave the house at 7 I would be at at 6 (at the earliest) to leave in time. Not my DH! He is up between 4-4:30 so he can have his coffee and watch the news! Seriously...I get woken up when he gets out of bed. Sometime I can go back to sleep fast but mostly no. Then I get woken up when he comes upstairs to get ready and go in our only bathroom. At this point I am normally up because I know that Dh will wake B up and that is the start to my morning. I know I shouldn't complain but I cant help it. Thanks for listening! Chan that is terrible about the 5:30! I would be crying! Glad that you finished your book. It is always a good feeling. Hope you liked it!

Kids are off today and I need to do something with them! Mostly cloudy here today...Maybe Mansy'd cleaning pep talk will inspire me!

 

[Maxie86]

Good Morning

Chan: I know what you mean about not feeling that you are at Disney if you don't stay on the monorail. One year, long before the Dis when I never even considered a split stay, we stayed at the BWI. That is when we always stayed at the Poly and I spent the whole week wishing we were at the Poly. That was also before I knew that I could just change resorts after we got there or I would have done it.

We changed our December trip from the Hilton to the Swan. Now it is starting to feel like a Disney trip. I just wasn't feeling it at the Hilton.

Kelly: That game was ugly last night. Did you watch? I had to turn it off.

 

[Lives4Disney]

Morning all! I am up waiting for the cable guy. And of course today was painful waking up. We were all up til about 1 am last night. Even my kids. Why? I don't know...... And Jojo got up at 8. I was shocked. At least she will go to bed at a decent hour tonight.

Siobhan....you know what? Just recently we discovered Gaspies and we LIKE IT!!! We enjoy getting our food and sitting out there by the marina watching the view and soaking it all in. We had NEVER done that because of staying concierge. But I think I could do GV pretty easily. I think my only concern with not staying CL is the housekeeping etc. We always get extremely great service in the main building....(well except in July where they skimped on EVERYTHING) But I HATE calling down to request stuff.....it never fails...all we have on us is $20s and I am NOT giving a $20 for extra towels or shampoo when they didn't leave enough in the first place. Or ya have to wait and wait.....As far as December weather....we've been there the end of Nov every year for years and then did Xmas there once. The weather is CRAZY. You have to bring a little of everything. It is all over the place. No guarantees about swimming. What is your BIL doing at F & W? What kind of food?? What did I miss???

Mandy's cleaning inspired me. I did clean my linen closet. I won't take a pic because it's not as neat as Sheli's. But I did the sheets inside the pillowcases thing and organized it a bit and forced myself to donate or toss lots of stuff. And I mean FORCE. I am a mega packrat....you can tell from my packing.

Vanessa...OMG....that is a cruise for an eye appointment. We go to UIC...I feel totally blessed we live near UIC and AWESOME eye drs. I hope eveyrthing is OK with the appointment. What a long day. That is funny about DH and the concierge. Oh..ya...I know mine blocks out MOST of my Disney talk. His ears perk up when talking prices. But he never knows the real deal anyway. I think you better break it to him though.....

Does anybody want/need anything from WDW or the GF? Let me know.

What would be good to take pics of? Any different requests? If you were a total NEWB what types of pics would be good?? I need to expand my usual rut of picture taking.

TTFN!! Happy Columbus Day...although they are teaching kids the brutality of the whole Columbus thingy nowadays. Always PC.

As always, YMMV!

Chan

 

[WishesQueen]

Good Morning Everyone!!

Sorry I have been MIA, I really don't know why????

Channing - Good Luck with the parents!!! When do you leave? I can't believe your Halloween trip is here already!!! So excited when someone from GF thread is there, I look forward to hearing all about it!!

Mandy - So I didn't read to get the update on your dad!!! I did see someone recently said he was getting stronger everyday!! I hope all is well!! And BTW how's your DS is school?

Did I miss BS and HCTS photos???? Are they somewhere on this thread????

Well, hopefullly I get to keep up from now on!!! I am hoping to book next year's trip by the end of the month when DH figures out his work schedule!!!

 

[Maxie86]

tete: You will love going in December. We were at the GF the last 2 Decembers and it was warm enough to swim. It was 86 last year when we arrived. It can also be cold so you never know. Tell DH they have one of those coffee machines in Gaspies, you just have to pay for it there.

 

[tinklvr64]

Hey all....hope everyone is having a fabulous day

I am off today and going to be a lazy bum...although I do have planning for school to do and some jobs around here...well i dont think I will be making it out of my pj's today. Daytime TV sucks!

Hi Siobhan!! We have missed ya.....glad to see you back! Ya that test was brutal..I will know the results on Halloween!

Hi Shel...enjoy your day off too! I miss our late night chatting. Hey my VAIO is acting up too and I havent even had it a year....it gets really hot around the motor. Does yours do this???

Gals our "chatting" has really fallen off we must just plan a time and do it


Chan me too on waking up early..yesterday i was up at 5:30 am got some coffee and went back to bed to read. Then I didnt wake up til 10! Last night i was up until 12:30ish watching all of my shows I dvr'd and reading! Great minds think alike


TTFN...i will be around all day



Ok does anyone remember what the motor mice cost at the GF marina??? I was trying to get a price for the boys..thanks!

 

[tete01830]

That is good to know about the coffee machine in Gaspies! Anybody know how much it runs for cappacino? I knew my GF friends would help!

 

[Cinderumbrella]

Hi all

Another busy weekend around here. I am looking forward to school starting again tomorrow 4 day weekends are TOO LONG!!!

Tete- Hey girl!! Welcome back! Take the GV room. We always get extra towels and great mousekeeping. It will be fine. I don't remember the price of the cappy's at Gaspy's (but it is A LOT less than the price difference between GV and RPC )

Traci- I would have to sell my house if that happened to me! I DO NOT DO HORNETS!!! Since DH is afraid of bugs (shh! don't tell him I told you ) I have to kill all spiders etc. But hornets would do me in. Where are they coming from? Inside the house or just in the chimney? Do you have a flue (spelling? )to close??

Chan- I feel your pain about soccer. Our team gets crushed too (I think they have only scored 4 goals all season- 2 of which are DS's). We have a bunch of "never played before and don't really want to" kids on our team Their best game was the week that DH helped out- but I think we all know how that went

Marvel- take the suite! You will be fine without the club level and the space would be a lot better!

V- You party girl!! Hope your headache is gone

Welcome back Shelli and Andrea!

Crap- I know I am forgetting more but the dang mulit quote is acting up for me and this all I can remember in my poor blonde brain!

I need to work out!
TTFN- Kristin

 

[twinmum]

Hello! It's been a long time since I popped in here, but I thought I'd do it today. This is the day we celebrate Thanksgiving in Canada, so the boys and I are at home, DH is off for a long cycle, and I'm finding a few minutes to DIS. DH works for a US based mutual find company and with the way markets have been, he's been just a wee bit busy (!!!). In fact, he's got to go into the office for a videoconference with his US colleagues after his ride.

I have a question for all you experts in all things Disney. We have lots of excitement going on - the boys' birthday is coming up in less than 2 weeks(they are twins, turning 10!); and on November 1st, we are going to Orlando for Mark's Wish Trip!!! (add to this our major renovation that just started and we are being moved out while we are away, plus Halloween!).

Anyway, back to my question. The boys have enjoyed pin trading in the past, but I think they really want to keep everything in the fairly small collections they have built up over our 2 Disney trips. I thought about buying them some pins for their birthday, or as a kickoff for the Wish Trip. Any ideas on how to purchase some good tradeables to boost their pin collections? Of course, this may be impacted by the fact that we are in Canada and either it's too expenseive or takes too long to ship. If I wait until we get to Orlando, any suggestions on where to get pins - I know about the spots in the parks and Magic of Disney at DTD. I don't want to spend a fortune...

Thanks everyone!
Alison

 

[mandymommy4]

HI again!

DS has school today but has Friday off! That can only men one thing..... We are going to WDW ALL day! My DH and DSis took the day off so it will be fun!

OK I have a GF question..... How much is it to Valet at the GF??? $10 right??? and when you valet how much do you normally tip? AND do you tip on drop off and pick up???? Can you tell we are country bumpkins and don't do fancy shmancy things like that round here these parts......

Chan I forgot to mention to LEAVE your polar fleece! It is gorgeous at nights here! Nice breeze and cool weather (not too cool)! THat means you have more space in your suitcases!

Siobhan DEc in FLA is totally unpredictable..... OK I got married in Dec and we honeymooned at WDW...... What you were shocked????? Unfortunately we stayed at a cheap o place and took picnic lunches in the parks. We were poor and in college! Anyways, We were in shorts and tees and mabey a light jacket at night. The last day was horrible, a front moved in and it was a rainy cold mess! COLD!

Some xmas days we are in tees and shorts, then you got your jeans and long sleeve tee, then you have you jeans and tee and light jacket. About 3 times a year in FL we actually break out the heavy jacket , gloves and hats!

If the weather is warmer you can swim in the day but not at night unless your kiddos are use to it! Fla natives just don't do cold, so temps below 85 are too cool for swimming!

Annette ~ My dad is doing well. His Bp has been a little unstable but hey are lowering his meds so it wont get so low. Slow and steady is the way he has to recover.

DS is doing well. Great behavior and he seems to have fun. He still whines every morning telling me he want to stay home and play video games. I tell him lots of mommy and daddy's want to stay home and watch tv and play video games but they also like to eat and live a house instead of a tent. By the time we get int eh car he is over it. HE goes through flash cards or reads a book ont he way to school and he loves all the one on one time we get on our drive to school. Oh, I get to meet with his teacher and a specialist from the accelerated program Thursady to find out the goals they have set up for him. His reading has improved in the past 2 weeks like you would not believe I think he is reading at like 2 grade above and his comprehension is off the charts.

Ok ttyl!

HAve a great Columbus day!

 

[WishesQueen]

Mandy ~ My son would still whine too every morning before going to school but his sister would make fun of him for the rest of his life so he refaines!!! lol lol!!!

Good news about your dad too!! It must be nice for your parents to have you around with your medical education!!

Hey Dawn ~ How are those 5th graders treating you??? I keep telling my DD to be a teacher, how nice you have today off!!

BTW my DH thinks the sea raycers cost $45 a hour, (he remembers paying $90 for my DS and DNephew) there is an half hour rate but we can't remember, they did that the second time they went out.

 

[tinklvr64]

Mandy ~ My son would still whine too every morning before going to school but his sister would make fun of him for the rest of his life so he refaines!!! lol lol!!!

Good news about your dad too!! It must be nice for your parents to have you around with your medical education!!

Hey Dawn ~ How are those 5th graders treating you??? I keep telling my DD to be a teacher, how nice you have today off!!

BTW my DH thinks the sea raycers cost $45 a hour, (he remembers paying $90 for my DS and DNephew) there is an half hour rate but we can't remember, they did that the second time they went out.

Annette...my 5th graders are really great. They really are a great bunch of kids, respectful and overall nice to each other. They do have their days of being chatty and a 5th grader, but nothing I havent seen from my own kids Got to pick your battles or else everything becomes a battle. KWIM??
OK thanks for the sea raycer info....I thought it was around $30-40 an hour. Do you have to make a ressie????

 

[traci]

Traci- I would have to sell my house if that happened to me! I DO NOT DO HORNETS!!! Since DH is afraid of bugs (shh! don't tell him I told you ) I have to kill all spiders etc. But hornets would do me in. Where are they coming from? Inside the house or just in the chimney? Do you have a flue (spelling? )to close??

We have to have something custom made for the fireplace - I am not sure what it's called. I hate these things. I am about to leave to pick my son up from school and, no kidding as I sit here typing this my 3 year old is saying, hey momma I see two of them. I need to get out of here! It's so warm out they wont freakin die or go away!!

I need my happy place. I need Disney. For now I have to go kill me some waspies!

 

[Lives4Disney]

hey all.

Dawn...before I forget....I MISS CHATTING TOO!! AND....so what is your teaching test like? Is it kind of like "Are you smarter than a fifth grader"? Do you have to KNOW all that stuff??? I am sure you did fine. Halloween you find out?? Nothing like making ya sweat. About your computer.....do you hear it blow out once in a while?? I have no clue, but mine gets hot and then the fan zooms on for a couple secs. Is your fan working?

Mandy! Thanks for the heads up on the fleece!!! You're right. MOre room...means more crap to schlep with. I will find something to take up that empty fleece space. I am glad things are working out for your Dad and DS!

Maxie, we are doing a Swan/GF split!! I thought with F&W and all we'd like being over there for a bit..and it is also become so much nicer to just walk b/f to Epcot and DHS then taking buses/monorails from the GF. So we will do our Epcot/DHS days from the Swan and spend our GF time at the GF and MK. Plus....it's cheaper! I am glad you got to switch from the Hilton. I am sure Hilton is nice, but being in the Epcot area is fun. It's just a different feel than the MK area for sure.

Any suggestions for pics?? AND...please help me out here...I don't want to ahve to start a thread on the restaurant board.... Anybody know if I can buy my new DDE card at INternational Gateway??

Dawn....I think the boats are about $30.15 or some funky number like that for 1/2 hr. That is on my list to find out for sure next week. Siobhan...I will look into the cappacino for ya too. I have the Gaspies menu, but the prices aren't on it!! I just noticed that a while ago...kinda strange.

TTFN!! And...yes...daytime TV sure does suck!! I DVR the View that that's abot all I watch.

Even TVLand has stupid westerns on all day.

Chan

 

[mickeynut1]

Hey Gals


Traci....I hope you get what you need for your fireplace soon so those annoying suckers will be gone . Just keep thinking "Disney" and you'll be good to go .


Dawn.....Glad you're enjoying your day off . I agree about daytime tv.....it sucks big time . The only time I turn the tv on is first thing when I get up at 5:15 to watch the news.....then it goes off around 7:00 a.m. and doesn't get turned on again until later in the evening .


Chan......ANY and ALL pics you can take will be good . Being I'm a newbie to the GF and haven't stayed there before, I will enjoy all pics you take . I have to have something to get me through the next 8-9 months before I'm finally there . But if you want suggestions....take some of the pool....and I really don't know what Gasparilla's (sp?) looks like . Other than that....just snap til your heart's content .


TTFN

Deb

 

[Tinker*Shell*Bell]

Totally off topic here!
I went to see Blindness at the theatre this afternoon. OMG! I was not prepared for the movie we got. The previews (trailers) on TV did not come close to what this movie really is. I am in shock!
If you have seen it then you will understand that I am stunned partially because I took my 2 teen sons and the oldest one's girlfriend. Holy crap! Graphic sex, gratuitous nudity and finally a rape scene that had me hurding them out of the theatre. (We left before it got awful, but still...)
To the kids credit, they left willingly. None of us expected a gross/graphic movie of this nature. We expected a gov't cover-up / psychological thriller something like Eagle Eye.
Please remind me to go read complete movie reviews in the future. I am truly upset by this movie, and now I have to cal the girlfriends mom and explain what happened, I hope the hell she has a good sense of humor. GRRRR!!!

 

[tete01830]

Chan I think you can get your DDE at Guest Relations. I havent heard anything about International Gateway. Sorry! Oh yeah you asked about my BIL at F&W...He was on a reality show called the next food network star and so he a few of the others from his season are doing party for the senses on Nov 8. It would have been neat to watch but it just didnt work out.

Shel...Sorry about the movie! That must of been uncomfortable! Ugghhh!

Dawn here are some prices I have:
21' Sun Tracker Pontoon Boats - $45 USD (1/2 hour use)
Boston Whaler Montauks - $45 USD (1/2 hour use)
Sea Raycer by SeaRay - $30 USD (1/2 hour use)

Available at the following marinas:
Downtown Disney®, Disney's Caribbean Beach Resort, Disney's Contemporary Resort, Disney's Coronado Springs Resort, Disney's Port Orleans Resort, Disney's Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground, Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa, Disney's Old Key West Resort, Disney's Polynesian Resort, Disney's Yacht and Beach Club Resort and Disney's Wilderness Lodge.


Catamarans - $25 USD per hour
Available at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort and Spa marina.


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Pedal Boats, Canoes and Kayaks - $6.50 USD (1/2 hour use)
Available at select Resort marinas.

 

[Cinderumbrella]

OK, so I don't get yelled at for being OT on the FAQ thread, here are the places we like to eat at for dinner since we HATE CHARACTER DINNERS!!!

1) Teppan Edo in Japan (Benihana kind of place. DS loves it here!)
2) Le Cellier in Canada (Between the cheddar soup and the Smores I am good to go! Plus DH really likes the beer here!)
3) Alfredos in Italy ( We REALLY miss this place. Tutto Italia is OK, but REALLY expensive for the portions you get. Every time we eat there I am glad we do the DDP!!! Our service has always been outstanding and DS loves saying "Ciao Bella!" to all the girls!)
4) Biergarten in Germany (this is more ambience than food. Again- good beer! DS loves to dance and eats most everything on the menu.)
5) San Angel Inn in Mexico (lunch only. Again about the ambience and we prefer the lunch menu to the dinner menu)
6) Sci Fi in DHS (Lunch only... again, atmosphere over quality. But lunch is pretty good- we like the sandwiches)
7) Coral Reef (not bad for a 1 TS place. We were surprised at how much we liked it.)

Places we have eaten at and will NEVER return to
1) Crystal Palace Dinner Buffet (For all the reasons stated on the FAQ thread)
2) Liberty Tree Tavern (If I wanted Stouffers frozen food I would eat it at home...wait, but I won't even eat it here!)
3) 50's Prime Time (although the antics are cute, the food is TERRIBLE)
4) Concourse Steakhouse (good riddance!!!!!!)
5) Ohana dinner (too dry, poor service, long wait past ADR)
6) WCC at WL. (We were seated 30 minutes late in a half empty restaurant and took over an hour to eat breakfast since the stinking all you can eat skillet took FORVEVER to show up or get replaced. If they spent half as much time on serving people as they do with their antics, the place might be tolerable. Never, never again )

And finally, here are the new places for ths trip we have either never tried or haven't been in 10 years or more:
1) Narcoosees (remember my food poisoning? In the words of my good friend Julie, "Nothing from the sea..." I am sticking to steak this time )
2) Yachtsman Steakhouse (really looking forward to this one. It is one of the main reasons we are doing DxDDP. Haven't eaten here since 2000.)
3) California Grille (never tried it, but my FABULOUS TA recommended it )
4) CRT Dinner (we were in a bind about where to eat the night of MVMCP since we don't care much for Tony's and HATE LTT. Plus DS gets to see Cindy in the lobby, which he wants, we don't have to eat with the princesses, which DH wants, and I get to eat in MK. A win-win for all!)
5) Cape May Cafe Character Breakfast (never tried it)
6) Tusker House Character Breakfast (we were NOT fans of breakfastosaurus, but this gets us into the park early. I am skeptical)
7) Yak and Yeti (never tried it and DH likes Chinese food. We are already spending too much time at EPCOT to do Nine Dragons so we are trying this for dinner)

 

[traci]

we are doing tusker house for breakfast...we have never done it either. remind me, and i'll let you know how it was

 

[Lives4Disney]

OK, so I don't get yelled at for being OT on the FAQ thread, here are the places we like to eat at for dinner since we HATE CHARACTER DINNERS!!!

1) Teppan Edo in Japan (Benihana kind of place. DS loves it here!)Never tried it...DH and DS did while us girls ate in Germany....LOVE German food.
2) Le Cellier in Canada (Between the cheddar soup and the Smores I am good to go! Plus DH really likes the beer here!) We think it's pretty good. I don't care for the "ambience"...I don't get it. It doesn't WOW me like so many people.
3) Alfredos in Italy ( We REALLY miss this place. Tutto Italia is OK, but REALLY expensive for the portions you get. Every time we eat there I am glad we do the DDP!!! Our service has always been outstanding and DS loves saying "Ciao Bella!" to all the girls!) Never ever tried Italy. It's my least favorite pavillion. I think it's so ugly. JMO YMMV.
4) Biergarten in Germany (this is more ambience than food. Again- good beer! DS loves to dance and eats most everything on the menu.) The girls and I like it a lot...Jojo eats more variety here. NOt just nuggets and mac & cheese.
5) San Angel Inn in Mexico (lunch only. Again about the ambience and we prefer the lunch menu to the dinner menu) Bleh food. Ambience is wonderful but it's too dark and Lucy cannot see her plate.
6) Sci Fi in DHS (Lunch only... again, atmosphere over quality. But lunch is pretty good- we like the sandwiches) Again...dark. We do this every trip though. Same here...only lunch...or dinner for burgers. It's OK but we really enjoy the PLACE.
7) Coral Reef (not bad for a 1 TS place. We were surprised at how much we liked it.) YUCK...and expensive YUCK when we ate here. And the waiters are totally rude IMO.

Places we have eaten at and will NEVER return to
1) Crystal Palace Dinner Buffet (For all the reasons stated on the FAQ thread)
2) Liberty Tree Tavern (If I wanted Stouffers frozen food I would eat it at home...wait, but I won't even eat it here!) We loved this one! The characters were awesome.....and the food wasn't THAT bad. It was CLEAN. I am SAD about this going bye bye
3) 50's Prime Time (although the antics are cute, the food is TERRIBLE) TOTALY AGREE....YUCK.
4) Concourse Steakhouse (good riddance!!!!!!) ya...yuck
5) Ohana dinner (too dry, poor service, long wait past ADR) VERY YUCKY LATELY.....we were GROSSED OUT last time and got our money back!!:rotfl:
6) WCC at WL. (We were seated 30 minutes late in a half empty restaurant and took over an hour to eat breakfast since the stinking all you can eat skillet took FORVEVER to show up or get replaced. If they spent half as much time on serving people as they do with their antics, the place might be tolerable. Never, never again ) Aw...bummer. We did dinner here in July and it was fun, funny, and good. All good. It was one of the best dinners we had actually. And Kona Cafe...those two were newer to us...we hadn't done them in years and we were pleasantly surprised.

And finally, here are the new places for ths trip we have either never tried or haven't been in 10 years or more:
1) Narcoosees (remember my food poisoning? In the words of my good friend Julie, "Nothing from the sea..." I am sticking to steak this time ) I threw up after both times I ate here....and i had the filet. stay away from this place.....it's good going down...nasty coming up. I had the filet and the pear/cheese salad...both times. YUCK....no more Narcoosees for me.
2) Yachtsman Steakhouse (really looking forward to this one. It is one of the main reasons we are doing DxDDP. Haven't eaten here since 2000.) Love it.
3) California Grille (never tried it, but my FABULOUS TA recommended it ) Never been....they used to push this on us when we would stay CL at the CR....they couldn't fill the place...LOL...my kids wouldn't enjoy that foofoo food...me neither actually.
4) CRT Dinner (we were in a bind about where to eat the night of MVMCP since we don't care much for Tony's and HATE LTT. Plus DS gets to see Cindy in the lobby, which he wants, we don't have to eat with the princesses, which DH wants, and I get to eat in MK. A win-win for all!) Sounds like a plan.
5) Cape May Cafe Character Breakfast (never tried it) It's FUN and GOOD!!
6) Tusker House Character Breakfast (we were NOT fans of breakfastosaurus, but this gets us into the park early. I am skeptical) I booked it for next week...but we hate AK so most liekly not making this one.
7) Yak and Yeti (never tried it and DH likes Chinese food. We are already spending too much time at EPCOT to do Nine Dragons so we are trying this for dinner)[/QUOTE] My CM friends said it's not that great. I was going to book it, but was advised to skip it...there's better out there. Several told me this....it was an unbiased opinion.

I think we need to eat at Nine Dragons now that it's newly opened and revised....Jojo can eat the potstickers faster than they can cook them.

Happy planning!!! And dining!!!

Chan