Heigh Ho! Heigh Ho! It's Off to Celebrate We Go!--LAST UPDATE!!! PG 62 ENJOY!!!!!!!!!

[wigdoutdismom]

Good luck tomorrow! I can't wait to hear what you all think of Sci Fi, we ate there in 07 and it was really fun, we didn't request a car, not sure you can do that. I do hear it's quite popular right now, so I hope you get it!

 

[MegansMom]

Thanks WIGD!!!! I am hoping it all goes "according to my plan!!!!"

 

[TarzansKat]

Dude! I'm so glad you're going to Sci Fi! And it seems like you and I are going for the same reasons. Because it's going to be fun!

 

[Charleston Princess]

We loved Sci-Fi! You are going to have a BLAST there!!!

 

[MegansMom]

Dude! I'm so glad you're going to Sci Fi! And it seems like you and I are going for the same reasons. Because it's going to be fun!

I saw some neat pictures from another thread today that looked so COOL!!! I think it will be a blast.....we are dining with a five...almost six year old....we don't expect good cuisine!!!!

We loved Sci-Fi! You are going to have a BLAST there!!!

What pray tell did you all eat while you were there?!?!?!?!?! Give me the full scoop! I think I might actually move this to our first night at WDW...our arrival day. Then on the AK day, we would have breakfast at Tusker house, and two CS for the rest of the day!

 

[Charleston Princess]

What pray tell did you all eat while you were there?!?!?!?!?! Give me the full scoop! I think I might actually move this to our first night at WDW...our arrival day. Then on the AK day, we would have breakfast at Tusker house, and two CS for the rest of the day!

Let's see if I can remember -- it was 2007 so my memory may be a bit sketchy. We had an order of onion rings for an appetizer, Charles had a burger, and I had a chicken sandwich. The kids had burgers. I think we all had ice cream for dessert. I thought the food was good, honestly.

 

[moparop]

Well -- how did it go??

What's the ADR line up like!!! I have to live vicariously through you today!

 

[pooh'smate]

Just dropping by to say hi and see how making your adrs went.

 

[wigdoutdismom]

I'm sure you are typing an update at this very moment!

 

[MegansMom]

Well -- how did it go??

What's the ADR line up like!!! I have to live vicariously through you today!

Just dropping by to say hi and see how making your adrs went.

I'm sure you are typing an update at this very moment!

Thanks for checking on me.....sorry it took MUCH longer to get you this update than I had hoped.....you'll see why!!!!

Happy ADR DAY everyone!!!! I wish this holiday had its' own festive carol to go with it, but alas, one has not been written yet!!!

I was hoping to have this update to you much earlier than now, but some things did not go as planned, as so therefore, the prolonged wait!!! I will get to all of that in due time, but let's start at the very beginning, shall we????

Yesterday I was very busy making charts/spreadsheets/etc. preparing myself for the big extravaganza today. I familiarized myself with the online booking, because I thought the extra hour jumpstart might help out......I am pretty darn glad I made that decision! I set the alarm clock for 5:30am---wanted to get up, BE AWAKE, and get the computer up and running with time to spare. I set up the Universal Time website on one tab, and the WDW website set and ready to book for CRT on another. As soon as that timer rolled over to 6am, I closed that out and started plugging the info for my coveted CRT lunch ressie in---within seconds I was CONFIRMED for a 1pm lunch ressie at CRT!!!!! Yes, I was doing a little happy dance after that victory!!!!! I then moved on to Crystal Palace, Tusker House, and Chef Mickey's. I got an 8am ressie for CP---but on a different day---the 8pm ressie for CM that I wanted (you'll see why), and NOTHING for Tusker House!!!!! It wasn't even 6:09 yet, and EVERYTHING for TH that day was GONE!!!!! I tried several different situations, but alas.....nothing!!!!! So I did half a happy dance..and a little of this... and then I picked myself up, dusted myself off, and went on with my other ressies. I was FLYING through them---LTT....check, Sci-Fi Drive-In Diner....check, Tony's Restaurant....check, Coral Reef..............................................................NO check!!!! I couldn't find a single Coral Reef ressie for the 23rd AT ALL!!!!!

At this point, I decided to give myself a break....it was nearing 7am, and I wanted to make sure everything was working out okay and I needed to figure out what to do with my now gaping hole for dinner on our EP night. I paused for maybe a whole fifteen minutes while I gathered my thoughts and opinions, and then proceeded onward. I decided to also make a ressie for breakfast at 1900 Park Fare on our departure day so Megs can see Mary Poppins and Alice, but I was SO lost on what to do for EP......I kept reading the menus, thinking about what we would all like......and I couldn't make up my mind!!!! I spent several hours today---not all in one sitting mind you (I had Megs to take care of and whatnot)---trying to make a decision...and nothing was hitting me....still isn't!!! SO, I decided to make SEVERAL ADRs.....I know that is probably bad, but I will cancel them as soon as Tom gives me his input tonight. Would you like to see how everything all shook out???????? Here you go:

Monday 9/21: Visit DHS after check-in. Dinner at Sci-Fi Drive-In Diner at 6:20pm.

Tuesday 9/22: Do AM EMH at EP. Hop over to MK in the afternoon until 7pm when park closes for MNSSHP. Dinner at Chef Mickey's at 8:10pm.

Wednesday 9/23: Begin day at MK. Hop over to EP for PM EMH until midnight.

**So far I have the following ressies for this date:
Rose and Crown Pub 5:40pm
Les Chefs de France 7:00pm
Kona Cafe 5:20pm
Grand Floridian Cafe 5:25pm

I can't make up my mind....don't know which scenario would be the best....don't know which restaurant would have the best menu for us......would LOVE input!!!

Thursday 9/24: Start at MK for AM EMH and stay here all day. Dinner at Liberty Tree Tavern at 8:40pm. Get to depart MK to an empty park---closes at 9pm!

Friday 9/25: Start at AK and stay for most of day. Hop to DHS for Fantasmic at 8pm. This is where my TH ressie should be, but alas it is not! I am going to keep hope alive, and continue to check back to see if anything opens up..one can hope!!! I did not plan a dinner tonight, so we will just do CS so we don't have to worry about parkhopping and making it in time for a dinner ressie and Fantasmic.

Saturday 9/26: Crystal Palace at 8:10 am. Stay at MK all day. Dinner at Tony's Restaurant at 5:15pm.

Sunday 9/27: Go to MK...enjoy the park, and then at 1:00pm, enjoy lunch at CRT with the PRINCESSES!!!!

Monday 9/28: Check out but then head to GF to have breakfast at 1900 Park Fare at 9:30am with Mary Poppins and Alice in Wonderland!!!!

So what do you think????? I am very happy overall, but just need help in a couple areas!!! Let me know what you think!!! I'll update again soon!!! TTFN!!!

 

[wigdoutdismom]

We really enjoyed Rose & Crown, (Bangers and Mash) and Chefs (French Onion Soup) any chance of getting a later ADR for Rose & Crown, it's a great place for viewing Illuminations.......

 

[Lady Lallie]

I can't say enough good things about Rose & Crown. LOVED IT!

I think your ADRs look really good!

 

[moparop]

Those ADRs look GREAT!! We ate at Kona last summer and it was easily our favorite meal of the week. I don't know if you love tuna, but the tuna oscar was AMAZING!

 

[Roxychica7]

We loved the Grand Floridian Cafe! The food and desserts were awesome! I have also heard several good things about Kona Cafe. We were going to eat there in 2007, but decided to go with Ohana's instead. (Which is another amazing selection!) Dbf and I's philosophy about Rose and Crown is that all we want there is Fish and Chips and we can just order that at the CS Yorkshire Fish Shop and we're both not French food people. Good luck with your talk with your DH, can't wait to hear what you pick!

 

[TarzansKat]

Hey there. I've only eaten at one of the restaurants on your decision list there, and that's Chefs de France. It's not my cup of tea, in the sense that there's very little on the menu I can order that won't make me sick, but that probably won't be the case for you! I also know that Remy is visiting there right now, and I can't remember how long into September he'll be greeting guests at their tables. Have you heard about that? Don't know if Megs would like it or not?

I'm sorry you didn't get everything you wanted, but at least you got the most important CRT ressie for your little princess. I know she'll be just thrilled! And you never know, it's possible that things could open up, and with the advent of the online system, I'm sure it'll be easier to check on things when you want.

 

[ampc3]

Hey Jenn,

Found you!!! You will love Sci-Fi good burgers... we loved Kona Cafe, one of our best meals food wise...

To bad we will miss you.... I am planning on taking Emma for her 6th bday (her bday is sep 19th) to Disney on her bday...for the weekend, just me and her... providing the babies are sleeping through the night by then... don't think Hubby will let me leave him all alone if they aren't...

Anyway I too have a ressie as a surprise for lunch at CRT on that saturday... I can't wait to hear all about your planning and trip!
Annette

 

[Charleston Princess]

Hey Jenn,

Found you!!! You will love Sci-Fi good burgers... we loved Kona Cafe, one of our best meals food wise...

To bad we will miss you.... I am planning on taking Emma for her 6th bday (her bday is sep 19th) to Disney on her bday...for the weekend, just me and her... providing the babies are sleeping through the night by then... don't think Hubby will let me leave him all alone if they aren't...

Anyway I too have a ressie as a surprise for lunch at CRT on that saturday... I can't wait to hear all about your planning and trip!
Annette

Oh, Annette!!! How exciting!!! Do you have time to do a PTR so we can join in all of your fun?

 

[If U Had Wings]

All your ADRs sound great. I'm so happy that you got your ressie at CRT. Congratulations!!

 

[cherbear]

Hey there. I've only eaten at one of the restaurants on your decision list there, and that's Chefs de France. It's not my cup of tea, in the sense that there's very little on the menu I can order that won't make me sick, but that probably won't be the case for you! I also know that Remy is visiting there right now, and I can't remember how long into September he'll be greeting guests at their tables. Have you heard about that? Don't know if Megs would like it or not?

I'm sorry you didn't get everything you wanted, but at least you got the most important CRT ressie for your little princess. I know she'll be just thrilled! And you never know, it's possible that things could open up, and with the advent of the online system, I'm sure it'll be easier to check on things when you want.

About Remy, as of now he is only there til 6:30 pm, so a 7 pm ressie would be too late to see him. Hope that helps in your decision, Jen! (and sorry to be the bearer of bad news )

 

[cherbear]

oh and congrats on all the great ressies!