Here we go again, with live updates, Photopass pics added post #735

[2Tiggies]

I also really enjoyed your video Matt! My daughter was quite fascinated by it too. So here I am less than 2 months away from my trip and mucking with my ADRs

 

[wayneg]

What DSLR do you have Wayneg, took these on my Olympus E3 DSLR, it is weatherproof as are the lenses, stood out in the rain taking these.

Canon 400D, no problem in the rain on its own but we like the aircon on very cold both in the room and car, like this morning it went from an icy cold car to 100 degrees but also so much moisture in the air it took a while to de-mist.

Today ate lunch in AK then dinner at Coral Reef, which was not what I expected, don't know why but expected a little bit more dressy and classy. Not one table without children, it was like being in McDonalds. Not over impressed with the surroundings but the food was nice enough, not the largest of portions but just enough. I had Swordfish, Matt New York Strip and Karen Pork tenderloin. Desserts Cheesecake & Choc cake, Mine and Karens had choc best wishes on for our Anniversary.
Lunch AK

Coral Reef

 

[wayneg]

Great video Matt, looks really good.

Are you far from HH Wayne? Just wondering how big this resort is.

Not tried to walk it but I guess around 4-5 min walk, a lot nearer than last year but its not somewhere we goto often.

 

[jockey]

Great updates Wayne

 

[Tinks1984]

Fantastic rain photo's....I hope it dried up soon afterwards though!

Food looks great Wayne - looking forward to the next instalment!!

 

[Linda67]

More great updates

 

[disney_princess_85]

I've never really fancied Coral Reef but it looks nice enough. The chocolate 'Best Wishes' is very cute.

 

[PJB71]

Great updates Wayne

Look forward to hearing more, and hope your camera stops playing up

 

[2Tiggies]

The food looks quite good actually. Were you happy with the meals? I have to say I love swordfish. I was wondering how it was prepared.

 

[cannp123165]

Great update Wayne!

 

[irenep]

Great updates!

Today ate lunch in AK then dinner at Coral Reef, which was not what I expected, don't know why but expected a little bit more dressy and classy. Not one table without children, it was like being in McDonalds. Not over impressed with the surroundings but the food was nice enough, not the largest of portions but just enough. I had Swordfish, Matt New York Strip and Karen Pork tenderloin. Desserts Cheesecake & Choc cake, Mine and Karens had choc best wishes on for our Anniversary.

That's interesting - I have always thought that the big draw to Coral Reef WAS the surroundings i.e. the fish tank. Never eaten there yet and recently cancelled the ADR we had for October in favour of Tutto Italia . Hoping we made the right decision.

 

[igk]

Great updates!



That's interesting - I have always thought that the big draw to Coral Reef WAS the surroundings i.e. the fish tank. Never eaten there yet and recently cancelled the ADR we had for October in favour of Tutto Italia . Hoping we made the right decision.

I agree - I have an ADR at Coral Reef for my upcoming trip - I had to drop San Angel Inn in favour of it, which I was a bit reluctant to do, so now I'm wondering whether to switch back again
San Angel Inn, while the food might not to be to everyone's taste, certainly isn't like McDonalds with regard to the ambiance - I really like it.

 

[dixonsontour]

We did coral reef last trip - sat right by the tank. My DD who was 3 loved it - there were divers in the tank and a turtle sat right by us. This and sci fin were the only meals she can really remember and has asked to do again. Thought food ok - portions a bit small.

I guess there are more children there due to the aquarium.

Were you AK pic restaurantosaurus - never eaten there.

 

[jns]

Thanks for tthe live update

good to hear you are having a great time

 

[2Tiggies]

I forgot to ask: Where did you eat at AK yesterday? Was that Restaurantosaurus?

 

[DCLMan]

This thread should be retitled The Food Porn Thread!

 

[Chilly]

good looking puddings

 

[wayneg]

The food looks quite good actually. Were you happy with the meals? I have to say I love swordfish. I was wondering how it was prepared.

Yes enjoyed the food, I tend to always go for steak as I don't know my fish very well but I always seem to like what I choose, maybe I like all fish. I tried both Karens pork and Matts steak would have been happy with any.
Swordfish was the seasonal catch.
Pan-seared Seasonal Catch - with wild mushroom and scallop risotto with cherry root Nage finished with parsley-truffle oil

Great updates!

That's interesting - I have always thought that the big draw to Coral Reef WAS the surroundings i.e. the fish tank. Never eaten there yet and recently cancelled the ADR we had for October in favour of Tutto Italia . Hoping we made the right decision.

Might have enjoyed it more down by the tank but we were on back row, furthest away, we ejoyed Tutto Ittalia a lot more last year, hope its as good tomorrow when we go back again.

I agree - I have an ADR at Coral Reef for my upcoming trip - I had to drop San Angel Inn in favour of it, which I was a bit reluctant to do, so now I'm wondering whether to switch back again
San Angel Inn, while the food might not to be to everyone's taste, certainly isn't like McDonalds with regard to the ambiance - I really like it.

We dropped San Angel for Coral Reef, so can't know which to advise but I would expect better food at CR, better surroundings and ambience at SA.

We did coral reef last trip - sat right by the tank. My DD who was 3 loved it - there were divers in the tank and a turtle sat right by us. This and sci fin were the only meals she can really remember and has asked to do again. Thought food ok - portions a bit small.

I guess there are more children there due to the aquarium.

Were you AK pic restaurantosaurus - never eaten there.

No divers, kids seem to like it. just wouldn't recommend for a adult only quiet meal which is more what we are looking for now Matt is 16, I have absolutely no objection to kids but last night there seemed to more than adults, only our table I could see didn't have small kids.
Yes restaurantosaurus, only place we eat in AK now Tusker house isn't counter service. Don't eat pizza and has to be indoor seating for aircon and Karen's bird phobia. Can't think of anywhere else suitable.

 

[MrsTigger]

Enjoying your updates, they are making me very excited for our trip!

 

[igk]

Yes enjoyed the food, I tend to always go for steak as I don't know my fish very well but I always seem to like what I choose, maybe I like all fish. I tried both Karens pork and Matts steak would have been happy with any.
Swordfish was the seasonal catch.
Pan-seared Seasonal Catch - with wild mushroom and scallop risotto with cherry root Nage finished with parsley-truffle oil


Might have enjoyed it more down by the tank but we were on back row, furthest away, we ejoyed Tutto Ittalia a lot more last year, hope its as good tomorrow when we go back again.


We dropped San Angel for Coral Reef, so can't know which to advise but I would expect better food at CR, better surroundings and ambience at SA.


No divers, kids seem to like it. just wouldn't recommend for a adult only quiet meal which is more what we are looking for now Matt is 16, I have absolutely no objection to kids but last night there seemed to more than adults, only our table I could see didn't have small kids.
Yes restaurantosaurus, only place we eat in AK now Tusker house isn't counter service. Don't eat pizza and has to be indoor seating for aircon and Karen's bird phobia. Can't think of anywhere else suitable.

Thanks, what sort of time did you have dinner at Coral Reef - we generally have ADRs around 8pm, which is late-ish by WDW standards, and while there are plenty of kids around at that time, it's maybe getting a bit late for some of the small ones?