Tinkaroo
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Happy Friday, GF friends!
I must say I am so glad this work week is about over - it's been a busy one, and I am just exhausted! I can't really pinpoint why this week has been so much worse than others, but it HAS. Not that I have much fun planned for this weekend - but it won't be spent at the office, which is enough to cheer about!
Welcome to all those who have come out of lurkdom!
Marci - enjoy your time at DL! Jonathan and I went in Jan. '06 after the Rose Bowl, and had a good time. I can't remember where all we ate, but nothing just bowled me over - WDW has far better restaurants, IMO. We did the Blue Bayou thing, and it was "eh." The setting is cool, though. I do agree with Channing that they have a bit more variety for counter service options - I think I had Mexican at DCA, fried chicken at their version of The Plaza (which is like a cafeteria), and then the usual theme park fare at other spots. I do remember being impressed that most of the CS places use actual china dishes, though, and not paper.
Now, I have heard really great things about Napa Rose - wish we had tried it. There's a Great Hotels episode on that one, and SB eats at the Chef's Table, which is more like a counter. (I bet Elin would also have some good suggestions for you - I think she ate somewhere in DTD that they liked a lot.)
We liked DL overall, but WDW is still the place for us. The convenience of everything is nice, and make sure you check out the memorabilia at the DLH (where we stayed - I did like all that history). I had been to DL as a kid, but Jonathan hadn't - when we walked down Main St. and saw Sleeping Beauty Castle for the 1st time, he thought it was a joke. He kept calling it the "cake topper" all week. I 2nd the recommendation to enjoy Pirates, IASW (although I think it might be closed for refurb), HM, Space Mtn., Buzz Lightyear (the canons are handheld - love that!), Indy, Splash, and California Screamin' at DCA. And yes, the Aladdin show is good, too! 
The history is really neat - I really liked Main St. - I miss all the unique stores in WDW. Have fun!
Chicagoans - stay warm and snow free!
Kelly - the pics of your boys are adorable! Been trying to decide if I want to go back and do the GF Tea this time - my mom enjoyed it on our last girl trip, but I'm not a "tea sandwich" person, but do love the desserts!
Kristin - good luck with the fence!
I must say I am so glad this work week is about over - it's been a busy one, and I am just exhausted! I can't really pinpoint why this week has been so much worse than others, but it HAS. Not that I have much fun planned for this weekend - but it won't be spent at the office, which is enough to cheer about!
Welcome to all those who have come out of lurkdom!
Marci - enjoy your time at DL! Jonathan and I went in Jan. '06 after the Rose Bowl, and had a good time. I can't remember where all we ate, but nothing just bowled me over - WDW has far better restaurants, IMO. We did the Blue Bayou thing, and it was "eh." The setting is cool, though. I do agree with Channing that they have a bit more variety for counter service options - I think I had Mexican at DCA, fried chicken at their version of The Plaza (which is like a cafeteria), and then the usual theme park fare at other spots. I do remember being impressed that most of the CS places use actual china dishes, though, and not paper.
Now, I have heard really great things about Napa Rose - wish we had tried it. There's a Great Hotels episode on that one, and SB eats at the Chef's Table, which is more like a counter. (I bet Elin would also have some good suggestions for you - I think she ate somewhere in DTD that they liked a lot.)We liked DL overall, but WDW is still the place for us. The convenience of everything is nice, and make sure you check out the memorabilia at the DLH (where we stayed - I did like all that history). I had been to DL as a kid, but Jonathan hadn't - when we walked down Main St. and saw Sleeping Beauty Castle for the 1st time, he thought it was a joke. He kept calling it the "cake topper" all week.
I 2nd the recommendation to enjoy Pirates, IASW (although I think it might be closed for refurb), HM, Space Mtn., Buzz Lightyear (the canons are handheld - love that!), Indy, Splash, and California Screamin' at DCA. And yes, the Aladdin show is good, too! The history is really neat - I really liked Main St. - I miss all the unique stores in WDW. Have fun!Chicagoans - stay warm and snow free!
Kelly - the pics of your boys are adorable! Been trying to decide if I want to go back and do the GF Tea this time - my mom enjoyed it on our last girl trip, but I'm not a "tea sandwich" person, but do love the desserts!
Kristin - good luck with the fence!
Supposedly he's become a "good" dad. 
Those poor kids if that's the best they've got.
I actually went to school with a girl (Lindsay Alley) who was on the MMC and knew Britney, Xtina, and Justin T. She said none of those kids were as wholesome as Disney portrayed them to be..... I have heard some wild stories!
